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Austin Disaster Relief Network lays off portion of staff

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:55:15 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The Austin Disaster Relief Network laid off a portion of its staff due to "a lack of funding," the nonprofit organization said."We needed to eliminate positions in order to be good stewards of the funds donated to us for disaster response," a spokesperson told KXAN. The staff reductions started on March 30.ADRN said it is "restructuring internally," laying off 24 employees and two contractors — about 40% of its staff. ADRN had 59 people and three contractors before the layoffs.ADRN is a disaster-relief, volunteer network made up of more than 200 Austin-area churches.

Watervliet woman sentenced for attacking son

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:55:15 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Watervliet mother who was accused of severely injuring her 10-month-old son was sentenced on Tuesday. Samantha Valentine will serve seven years in prison.She was sentenced in Albany County Court after reaching a plea agreement. Prosecutors said she assaulted her baby multiple times over a four-day period in October 2021. She was charged with attempted murder. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The defense argued Valentine suffered from mental health issues, but the judge said Valentine should still be held responsible to the fullest extent of the law."Regardless of the explanation of your actions, there is no excuse for your actions, your terrible, terrible actions, of attacking your own child."The child suffered bleeding on the brain and other injuries. Prosecutors said he has recovered thanks in part to a responding police officer who performed lifesaving efforts until EMS arrived.

Plan to bring sheriff deputies to Fort Edward approved

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:55:15 GMT

FORT EDWARD, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Washington County Sheriff's Office has hired four deputies to serve in the village of Fort Edward. The village is finalizing a plan from earlier in the year to dissolve its police department after years of staff shortages. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The Washington County Board of Supervisors approved a proposal last week to hire the deputies. The village will pay Washington County about $384,000 a year for the deputy's salaries, benefits, and uniforms.

Official groundbreaking for Clinton Market Collective in Albany

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:55:15 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- An official groundbreaking ceremony took place on Tuesday on a revitalization project in downtown Albany. Work is already underway on the Clinton Market Collective, which is located next to the Albany Skyway.Officials redesigned the space with the goal of bringing in startup businesses, local artists, events and more. Organizers said the location has a lot of potential. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! "This site will be what you make of it," Capitalize Albany VP Ashley Mohl said. "If you want this gateway to be New York's Capital City gateway -- active and engaging destination for the local community and the region as a whole to enjoy -- then we need to continue to have your help and support."The project received funding from the state's Downtown Revitalization Initiative. Officials hope to open the new space next spring.

Nursing students respond to simulated disaster

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:55:15 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Local nursing students trained for a mock mass casualty event at Russell Sage on Tuesday. The training was a simulated mass casualty car crash. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Department of Health representatives and local first responders also took part. School officials said students were taught skills that will minimize injuries and maximize survival."It teaches them a whole other aspect of nursing, which is triaging, quickly assess, move on. It's that nerve of steel training, too, where you want to stay calm and focused and your job is just to triage."Emergency personnel will be back on campus to facilitate the training on Wednesday and Friday.

Rockies’ ride Ryan Feltner’s excellent start to win over Guardians

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:55:15 GMT

CLEVELAND — In the middle of April, right-hander Ryan Feltner looked like part of the Rockies’ problem. Now he’s pitching like he just might be part of the solution.Feltner was outstanding Tuesday night in Colorado’s 5-1 victory over the Guardians at Progressive Field, yielding just one unearned run on five hits over six innings.The Rockies beat the Guardians for the second game in a row to clinch the three-game series and give the Rockies their first series victory of the season.Feltner received a big boost from a grizzly veteran — 36-year-old designated hitter Charlie Blackmon — and a fresh-from-the-farm rookie — 24-year-old center fielder Brenton Doyle.Blackmon led off the game with a home run and added an RBI double and scored a run in Colorado’s three-run second. His leadoff homer was the 40th of his career, moving up to ninth all-time in major league history. His two runs scored gave him 892 for his career, tying him with Hall of...

Campaign finance violation complaint against Calderón, CdeBaca dismissed

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:55:15 GMT

A campaign finance complaint alleging Denver mayoral candidate Lisa Calderón and incumbent City Councilwoman Candi CdeBaca circumvented city law by sharing polling data and other resources without properly documenting it on campaign finance reports was dismissed for lack of evidence.Hearing officer Macon Cowles found that the complaint filed by Kwon Atlas, CdeBaca’s then-opponent in the race for the City Council District 9 seat, in late March failed to meet standards to demonstrate that the two candidates violated general campaign finance regulations.Atlas contended that Calderón and CdeBaca using the polling data without recording it was an in-kind contribution to their campaigns and violated election law even if it came before Calderón filed her candidate paperwork. The value of the polling data also may have exceeded campaign contribution limits for candidates participating in the city’s Fair Election Fund program.Cowles explained his decision to dismiss the complaint...

Hospital seeks help identifying patient found in Los Angeles County

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:55:15 GMT

Hospital staff are hoping the public can help identify an unknown patient found in Los Angeles County.The male patient is currently at the LAC+USC Medical Center. Officials said he was found on 1600 South Santee Street on Monday.He is described as a man in his 60s, standing 5 feet tall and weighing 101 pounds with a small frame. He has black hair and brown eyes.An unidentified male patient at the LAC+USC Medical Center on April 24, 2023. (LAC+USC Medical Center)Officials are searching for the man’s family or acquaintances. No other identifying descriptions were released.Anyone with information is asked to contact Daisy Rivera at 323-409-3754 or Nicole Crayon at 323-409-3877.

SF Giants in danger of historic attendance low at China Basin park

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:55:15 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO – The San Francisco Giants have never played before an announced crowd smaller than 20,000 since they moved into their China Basin ballpark more than two decades ago.They certainly came close Monday in their series-opening game against the St. Louis Cardinals.A crowd of 20,203, the smallest attendance figure of the season at Oracle Park, watched Alex Cobb’s complete game shutout Monday night as the Giants beat the Cardinals 4-0.The crowd was the smallest to watch a Giants game at the park, which opened in 2000, since May 9 of last season when 20,039 were in attendance for a game with the Colorado Rockies. It was one of four times in 2022 that the Giants had announced a crowd of less than 21,000.Still, Giants CEO Larry Baer isn’t sounding the alarm, at least not yet. The Giants, through 11 home games this season, are averaging 30,616 per game, which ranks 13th in MLB and is roughly the same as last season’s average attendance of 30,650, which was 12th-best.“...

Albany police seek public's help catching trespassers

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 20:55:15 GMT

(KRON) -- The Albany Police Department is asking for the public's help as it tries to find two people that trespassed in a residential yard. One of the suspects appeared to be carrying a rifle. Image from the Albany Police Department.Image from the Albany Police Department.On Sunday night between 9:30 p.m. and 11 p.m., two people entered the yard on the 900 block of Talbot Avenue at separate times, police said. Their intentions are unknown and they never made contact with the resident. SF police searching for missing, at-risk man The first suspect was wearing a black jacket and blue jeans. The second suspect was described as a Black man, about 20-25 years old, wearing a black hoodie with gray camouflage font, black pants and black shoes. He was carrying what looks like a rifle.Albany police are asking for anyone with video of the suspects to come forward. Anyone with video or anyone who witnessed anyone suspicious nearby on Sunday night to call APD at (510) 525-7300.