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NY: Election staff impersonators knocking on doors

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:04:58 GMT

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - In both Warren and Washington counties, authorities this week are warning residents to take caution when interacting with anyone claiming to work for a board of elections. In the last week, both counties have received reports of individuals impersonating election officials. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Warren County described a local case where a county resident with a legal voter registration was visited by two women claiming to come from the Washington County Board of Elections. The individuals carried ID cards and left the woman with a New York State election complaint form.The two North Country counties aren't the only ones. The New York State Board of Elections announced on Wednesday that similar incidents have been seen in counties around the state.“We are extremely alarmed by these actions," said Board of Elections Co-Executive Director Raymond J. Riley III. "These individuals are impersonating gov...

Judge decides pause on NYS cannabis shops will remain

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:04:58 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- There's been another freeze on the recreational cannabis industry in New York State. A judge reversing his ruling from Friday that would've allowed more than two dozen licensees to continue the process of opening up shop, despite an injunction that has the program on pause. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! State Supreme Court Justice Kevin Bryant has decided the freeze on New York State's retail cannabis program will remain in place for all, while the lawsuit by veterans alleging they were cast aside by regulators during the license awarding process continues to play out."I think the overall sentiment that’s been going on through New York State cannabis is frustration at this point," said Ryan McCall, attorney at Tully Rinckey PLLC, "and this is just another setback.”This setback comes after 30 licensees thought there were signs of progress Friday when judge Bryant ruled the injunction would be lifted for them. T...

Subway In The Sky: Free subs and blimp rides coming to Missouri

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:04:58 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - A fast-food experience probably unlike any other you've seen or experienced is coming to Missouri next month. Subway announced its new "Subway In The Sky" campaign on Tuesday. A large Subway-themed blimp will take flight in September. The blimp includes a gondola that's assembled like a makeshift Subway location. It's crafted in a fashion that will allow six lucky guests on board during flights. Guests will have a chance to enjoy unique views from the blimp and sample sandwiches from Subway's Deli Heroes menu at the same time. Four St. Louis restaurants among USA Today’s ‘Top 100 budget eats’ "Subway In The Sky" is only coming to a small handful of cities. Its first stop: Kansas City, Missouri. There will also be stops in two Florida cities (Orlando and Miami) later this month. If you're interested in the ultimate Subway experience and at least 18 years old, you can enter for a chance to win soon. No purchases will be required to ride, but fans will need to reg...

Suspect arrested in Denver shooting held for investigation of first-degree murder

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:04:58 GMT

A suspect has been arrested for a fatal shooting in Denver.Quadre Lamb, 28, is being held for investigation of first-degree murder, the Denver Police Department said Wednesday on X, the social media site formerly called Twitter.The shooting happened about 1:10 a.m. August 17 in the 2200 block of Welton Street, police said. The victim, Danzel Atkins, was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead. Lamb was arrested Tuesday.RELEASE: #Denver Police Arrest Suspect in 22nd and Welton Homicide pic.twitter.com/Zh0dCvfoQN— Denver Police Dept. (@DenverPolice) August 30, 2023 

California is almost 100% drought-free, latest data shows

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:04:58 GMT

The latest update from the official U.S. Drought Monitor shows that the Golden State is nearly 100% drought-free.Drought conditions have continued to retreat across the state after the winter season brought heavy rain and historic snowfall. Tropical Storm Hilary brought even more rain during the summer. This is how much California workers spend on their work commutes, study says The data, released on Aug., 24, shows that about 93% of California is free from any drought classification. This percentage has continued to increase since March, when researchers found that more than 50% of the state was out of a drought, an accomplishment that happened for the first time in three years.About 6% of the state is considered to be “abnormally dry,” the U.S. Drought Monitor’s least severe classification, while about 1% of the region is considered to be in a “moderate drought.No area in the Golden State is considered to be in an “extreme or exceptional” drought, the U.S. Drought Monitor’s two ...

Man fatally stabbed in Whittier area

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:04:58 GMT

An investigation is underway after a man was fatally stabbed in the Whittier area Tuesday afternoon.The incident was reported around 3 p.m. in the 15300 block of Goodhue Street in South Whittier, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.Responding deputies found the victim with stab wounds on the floor inside the home. He was pronounced dead at the scene.Authorities are expected to reveal more details about the incident during a news conference at 1 p.m. Wednesday.Check back for updates on this developing story.

Taco Bell is testing Mountain Dew gelato for the first time

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:04:58 GMT

Taco Bell is testing gelato for the first time ever at one Southern California location for a limited time.The fast-food company announced Wednesday the release of a new test item, Mtn Dew Baja Blast Gelato, which will be available to customers beginning on Thursday.The fast-food company announced Wednesday the release of a new test item, Mtn Dew Baja Blast Gelato, which will be available to customers beginning on Thursday. (Taco Bell) Iconic Taco Bell food item is going vegan Customers interested in trying the exclusive new menu item can visit the Taco Bell restaurant in Irvine, located at 4101 Campus Drive.“This is the first time we are releasing a gelato and we are so excited to hear how fans enjoy the sweet and creamy indulgence,” Liz Matthews, global chief food innovation officer at Taco Bell, said in a statement.The new item will cost $2.99, not including taxes, for a 3.6 ounce to-go container.The company also teased a new Mountain Dew Baja Blast innovation expected to make...

Famous Monster Jam trucks damaged in California highway fire

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:04:58 GMT

Two of the beloved monster trucks featured in the Monster Jam motorsports event were damaged Tuesday morning when the semi-trailer they were being transported in became engulfed in flames. The tractor-trailer caught fire on Highway 50 in Sacramento around 8:30 a.m., according to the Sacramento Fire Department. A Sacramento driver spotted the fire from an overpass, capturing video, seen in the player above, of flames rising from the trailer as the truck traveled down the highway. Black smoke billowed from the trailer, casting the traffic behind the truck in a dark shadow.Fire officials said the driver was able to release the tractor from the trailer before it could be involved in the fire.Megalodon is one of the two Monster Jam trucks damaged in a fire on Highway 50. (KTXL)Unfortunately, the trailer and its cargo weren't entirely saved from the fire. Two monster trucks — Megalodon and Scooby-Doo — were damaged. Both trucks appear during Monster Jam events held throughout the U.S. and...

Court upholds Avenatti’s extortion plot conviction

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:04:58 GMT

By Michael R. Sisak | Associated PressNEW YORK — A federal appeals court on Wednesday upheld disgraced lawyer Michael Avenatti’s conviction for plotting to extort up to $25 million from Nike – one of several legal messes that have landed him behind bars.The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rejected Avenatti’s claim that there wasn’t sufficient evidence to support his February 2020 conviction on charges of extortion and honest-services fraud for threatening to smear Nike in the media if he didn’t get paid.A three-judge panel weighing Avenatti’s appeal found that evidence, including bank statements, text messages, emails and witness testimony, was enough to permit “a reasonable jury to conclude that he had no claim of right to a personal payment from Nike, let alone to a $15-25 million payment.”The panel also rejected Avenatti’s claims that jurors weren’t properly instructed in the law and that the trial judge missed a deadline fo...

Dirty air, dangerous fire conditions bring Bay Area reminders of how August weather can be

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:04:58 GMT

On the penultimate day of the month, nature reminded the Bay Area of how August has normally felt and smelled over the past few years, while offering the region a reminder of the danger that usually comes with it.Amid a Spare the Air alert, air quality pollution figures soared around the region, and the National Weather Service issued its first Red Flag warning in more than a year. Temperatures were expected to creep into the 100s in the Bay Area’s hottest places and move well into the 90s throughout the region.Additionally, PG&E began a public safety power shutdown to conserve energy that was expected to affect approximately 8,400 customers in small portions of Napa, Colusa, Glenn, Lake, Shasta, Tehama, Yolo and Butte counties. The Pit River Tribes and Grindstone Rancheria also were expected to be affected, according to the utility.Par for the course, normally, in many previous August months. Not so much in 2023.“That kind of speaks to the broader scale patterns,...