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Dreeshen promotes economic corridors in recent Washington trip

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:18:57 GMT

By Trevor BuschSunny South [email protected] and Economic Corridors Minister Devin Dreeshen travelled to Washington, D.C., recently to promote the importance of expanding economic corridors in North America.Last month, Dreeshen met with House representatives and transportation stakeholders for several days before proceeding to Manchester, N.H. for meetings with state representatives. The final leg of the trip saw Dreeshen in Toronto, Ont. to promote the importance of economic corridors with Ontario government representatives before returning to Edmonton.“The seamless movement of goods and services within Canada and through the United States is vital for economic growth and the movement of agricultural, forestry and energy products on both sides of the border,” said Dreeshen in a statement. “To achieve our goals, we must take a nation-building approach to economic corridors, looking beyond Alberta’s borders to opportunities across the province, the country and t...

The Trestle opens for takeout, delivery in Watervliet

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:18:57 GMT

WATERVLIET, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Trestle Restaurant & Pub has opened its Express location for takeout and delivery in Watervliet. The eatery is located in the former Purple Pub restaurant and to-go building. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The Trestle is owned by John Holland and Chris Richards, who also own The Cobblestone Lunch Shoppe in Albany. The pub gets its name from a nearby railroad bridge.In December 2022, Greg and Butch Rentz closed the dining room of The Purple Pub after 50 years, but kept the to-go orders going. The eatery permanently closed with the end of to-go orders in September. Watervliet’s The Purple Pub officially ends to-go orders The Trestle Express menu includes pizza, chicken wings, salads, sandwiches, and more. You can view the menu on The Trestle website.The Trestle Restaurant & Pub will eventually open for dine-in, but an opening date has not been set yet. The Trestle is located at 2 Cohoes...

Hudson Valley Community College hosts fall open house

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:18:57 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Hudson Valley Community College is hosting an Open House for prospective students on Saturday, November 11. The Open House will be held on the main campus from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Prospective students can take a student-led campus tour and meet with faculty and staff. Representatives from academic departments, student services, and academic support offices will be available. Registration for the Open House closes at noon on Friday, November 10. Walk-ins will be accepted. Contact the Admissions Office at (518) 629-7309 for more information.

Minnesota man to pay $13M for conspiracy with local CEO

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:18:57 GMT

CLIFTON PARK, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Woodbury, Minnesota man was ordered to pay nearly $13M in restitution for conspiring with a former Clifton Park CEO to defraud companies that loaned millions of dollars to the company subsidiaries. Luke Steiner, 35, is also sentenced to two years of probation. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! According to the Department of Justice (DOJ), Steiner previously pled guilty to one count of conspiring to commit wire fraud while working at Optum, a division of UnitedHealthGroup Incorporated. He admitted that between 2013 and September 2019, while working at Optum, he conspired with Mann and Derek Schwartz to fraudulently obtain millions of dollars in loans for Michael Mann’s companies.Michael Mann is the former CEO of MyPayrollHR. Steiner admitted that he worked with Mann to induce financing companies to loan money on the basis of fake invoices purporting to show payments owed by his employer, Optum, to...

Hancock Shaker Village to host annual Community Day

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:18:57 GMT

PITTSFIELD, Mass. (NEWS10) -- The Hancock Shaker Village is hosting its annual Community Day on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visitors can take interpreter-led tours and explore the buildings in the historic village. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Some activities available are craft demonstrations, woodworking, and blacksmithing. There will also be several special exhibitions, including Handled With Care: The Function of Form in Shaker Craft and Stillness and Light by John Mancia.Those interested in exploring the outdoors can traverse the one-mile Farm and Forest Trail or the South Family Trail. Kids' activities and farm animals will be available for families.Community Day is free to the public and is made possible by the support of Mill Town. Contact Michael Crotty at [email protected] or visit HancockShakerVillage.org for more information.

Former NYSDOL employee sentenced in unemployment fraud scheme

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:18:57 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Wendell Giles, 53, was sentenced to three years in prison. Giles, a former New York State Department of Labor employee, admitted to obtaining over $800,000 in unemployment insurance benefits. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Giles said he and another former NYSDOL employee, Carl J. DiVeglia III, created and approved false unemployment insurance applications in 2020 and 2021. Giles then had relatives, friends, and acquaintances submit false benefits applications. He and DiVeglia took a share of the benefits paid by NYSDOL.Giles agreed to pay $826,530 in restitution to the State of New York. DiVeglia previously pleaded guilty on April 13 and also agreed to pay restitution.A two-year term of supervised release was also imposed. Giles will also have to forfeit a $100,000 money judgment to the United States.

Cannabis growers showcase reopening in Saratoga Springs

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:18:57 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Saratoga Cannabis Growers showcase reopens Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Saratoga Springs City Center Parking Garage –3rd Floor – the same level as the pedestrian walkway to the City Center near Maple Ave., after moving indoors. The showcase will be open five days a week, Wednesday through Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! If needed, the showcase will operate on Mondays and Tuesdays. The showcase will run until Sunday, December 31. “I am happy that we were able to work with Scot Trifilo, the Showcase Operator, the NYS OCM, and our partners at the Saratoga Springs City Center Authority to find a safe, secure, and warm environment for the continuation of the Growers Showcase," said Commissioner of Accounts Dillon Moran. "I know that the extended hours and certainty of schedule as well asconvenient parking will be appreciated by the community....

Saint Louis Zoo elephant Donna dies after tumor diagnosis

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:18:57 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Donna, an elderly Asian elephant at the Saint Louis Zoo, died Thursday morning after a recent tumor diagnosis. Zoo officials say Donna was "humanely euthanized ... due to a rapid and irreversible worsening of her health over the last several days." Last month, the zoo announced Donna was diagnosed with a condition known as primary hyperparathyroidism. It's caused by a a tumor that secretes a hormone that controls the level of calcium in her body. In such cases, surgery is not an option. City sells stolen car in error; won’t share profits with victim As the tumor grew, medication and treatment efforts from the zoo became less effective. Her condition declined significantly over the last few days, and after consulting with experts, the zoo decided to put her down. “All who knew and loved Donna will miss her greatly,” said Regina Mossotti, Vice President of Animal Care, Saint Louis ...

Two educators in southern Missouri charged for sexual contact with students

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:18:57 GMT

SCOTT COUNTY, Mo. - One teacher and a teacher's aide in southern Missouri face criminal charges for allegedly engaging in sexual activity with students. Prosecutors in Scott County, Missouri, have charged Lindsey Limbaugh and Kristin Kirker, each with two counts of sexual contact with a student. For both, the alleged crimes date back to the spring semester of the previous school year. Limbaugh was a teacher, and Kirker was a teacher's aide in Scott County, just south of Cape Girardeau. City sells stolen car in error; won’t share profits with victim According to court documents obtained by FOX 2, Limbaugh first contacted the student through TikTok last April, which led to back-and-forth messages between the two for several weeks. Court documents allege there were inappropriate sex acts during a field trip to a park and at the victim's home sometime after he graduated from high school. The alleged actions were first reported to authorities on Monday, leading to Limbaugh's arrest ea...

Illinois convict can't withdraw guilty plea in Randy Gori's murder

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:18:57 GMT

EDWARDSVILLE, Illinois — Timothy M. Branowetz, a convicted killer, had his motion to withdraw his guilty plea for the murder of attorney Randy Gori denied. Madison County State’s Attorney, Tom Haine, dismissed the motion, stating, "We hope this ruling brings an end to this convicted murderer’s legal gamesmanship. We will continue to make every effort to ensure he serves every day of his 70-year sentence."Haine added that Gori's family deserves time to heal with a sense of closure. City sells stolen car in error; won’t share profits with victim In December 2021, after pleading guilty to first-degree murder and armed robbery, Banowetz was sentenced to 70 years in prison. Circuit Judge Kyle Napp granted Haine’s request to dismiss Banowetz’s motion to withdraw his guilty plea sentence on November 9. There is a 30-day window to withdraw a guilty plea, but Banowetz's proposal reached the Circuit Clerk in December 2022, months after the window had closed.Banowetz claimed he sent the moti...