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Coalhurst updates solar panel permitting

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:37:00 GMT

By Nikki JamiesonSunny South NewsIncreased interest in renewables has led the Town of Coalhurst into updating their regulations around solar energy.A public hearing for Bylaw 445-23 was held during Coalhurst Town Council’s regular Nov. 7 meeting.Bylaw 445-23 would amend the Town’s Land Use Bylaw by updating the Town’s processes on the review and permitting of renewable energy systems. The amendment was prompted by the increased uptake in solar energy, specifically for roof or wall mounted arrays within the town.Solar arrays for individual households typically supplement the household’s on-site power use while allowing them to sell excess power into the power grid. The Town’s LUB, which was adopted in 2012, first introduced ‘Alternative energy, individual’ as a discretionary use, and requires notification to adjacent landowners with the Municipal Subdivision and Development Authority (MSDA) deciding on the applications. Recently, the majority of the applications have been for the ins...

Governor Hochul signs Clean Slate into Law

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:37:00 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)---In Brooklyn, Governor Kathy Hochul signed Clean Slate, which will seal criminal records for those convicted of a misdemeanor or some felonies, years after they’ve served their sentence.For someone who committed a misdemeanor, their record won’t be sealed until three years after their conviction or release from jail. They must no longer be on probation or parole, and during that time, must have stayed out of legal trouble. For a person who commits a felony, same rules apply, however their waiting period is eight years after being released from prison."We’re not sealing records for sex crimes or most Class A felonies," explained Hochul. "Employers and the public have a right to know about the sex offenders and the worst violent criminals before they give them a job."Criminal records have prevented people from getting jobs and housing. Under the law, these records will be sealed from employers and landlords, but not for those who need to access them."Law enforce...

Hudson Police investigate alleged attempted kidnapping

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:37:00 GMT

HUDSON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Police are investigating an alleged attempted kidnapping that happened at around noon on Thursday. A white van reportedly approached a 10-year-old child on Harry Howard Avenue near the Crosswinds Apartments. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The driver is described to be in his 30s and speaks Spanish. Police say the van stopped near the child, and the driver told the 10-year-old to get in. The child ran to his 13-year-old sister, who was nearby. The sister told police she saw the van stop but could not hear what the driver said as she was too far away.Police obtained surveillance footage of the van. The child and family are safe.Surveillance capture of the suspected vehicle.This is an ongoing active investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Hudson Police Department at (518) 828-3388.

Things to do in the North Country this weekend: Nov. 17-19

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:37:00 GMT

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - The weekend before Thanksgiving - also known as the calm before the great gobble. Even if you don't know it by that name, this weekend features a polar plunge, a craft fair, and plenty more. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Argyle37th annual PTSA Holiday Craft FairSaturday, Nov. 18, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.Over 60 vendors, hot and cold beverages, and hot lunch items at an annual vendor fairArgyle Central School, 5023 Route 40Fort AnnOpen Mic ThursdaysThursday, Nov. 16, 7-9 p.m.Open mic night at The Trap In Fort AnnThe Trap, 5 Buttermilk Falls Road, Fort Ann2-drink minimum Elementary overhaul in $39M Queensbury school proposal Glens FallsCommunity Thanksgiving HymnSunday, Nov. 19, 4-6 p.m.Community singing, including “Come Ye Thankful People, Come,” “We Gather Together,” For the Beauty of the Earth,” “The Ash Grove,” Now Thank We All Our God,” and more, led by Bryan KirkFirst Presbyterian Church of Glens Fa...

Buc-ee's looking at potential Kansas City, St. Louis locations

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:37:00 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Buc-ee's, which is set to open its first Missouri location next month, might not stop at one travel center in the Show-Me State. The company said it's looking at real estate in the Kansas City and St. Louis regions, as well as areas in between, the St. Louis Business Journal reports. Top 20 KC-area fine-dining restaurants, according to Tripadvisor ratings A spokesperson for Buc-ee's said there are probably one or two more Buc-ee's locations in store for Missouri. The company is especially interested in a location off Interstate 55 in the St. Louis area.Buc-ee’s, originally founded in 1982 in Texas, has become a beloved convenience store chain and now has dozens of locations across the southern U.S.The popular chain is set to open a Springfield, Missouri, location -- the first in Missouri -- on Dec. 11. “Buc-ee’s Springfield will occupy 53,000 square feet and offer 120 fueling positions just outside its store with thousands o...

New KDHX lawsuit reveals power struggle and volunteer discontent

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:37:00 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Months of controversies between upper management and volunteer DJs at local community radio station KDHX 88.1 FM have now led to a lawsuit. The lawsuit claims that a group consisting of current KDHX volunteer DJs (also known as associates) voted to remove two members of the station’s board of directors and nominate three members to replace them in September. Current KDHX board directors have not approved those decisions, claims the lawsuit.FOX 2 learned weeks ago that, at full capacity, the KDHX board of directors would consist of 15 members, with at least three appointed by associates. Right now, KDHX's website lists six members on its board of directors.The lawsuit asserts that the associate members "exercised their rights to remove [Franc] Florton and [Ray] Finney as directors of KDHX." As of Thursday, the radio station's board of directors website still lists both Florton and Finny as serving with the board. St. Louis police warn of surge in carjackings and b...

Man charged in Cahokia Heights double murder

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:37:00 GMT

CAHOKIA HEIGHTS, Ill. -- A man is charged with murder after police found a person on the ground with a gunshot wound and another shooting victim at a hospital in September. Demonte James, 28, is currently being held at the Menard State Corrections Center in connection with this crime. Both of the victims died after the shooting.The police responded to a call on Old Missouri Avenue just after midnight on September 25. Two men, identified as Jeffery Paine Jr., 38, and Brian Hill, 26, were fatally shot in Cahokia Heights, Illinois, during the late-night incident.Another man may have been injured in the shooting.

Second teen arrested in deadly Aurora Southlands mall shooting

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:37:00 GMT

Aurora police on Wednesday arrested a second teenage boy in connection to a deadly September shooting at a southeast Aurora shopping center.A 17-year-old boy was arrested on felony charges of second-degree murder and aggravated robbery in the Sept. 30 death of 15-year-old Raphael Velin at the Southlands mall, 6100 block of South Main Street, the Aurora Police Department announced Thursday in a news release.A 16-year-old boy in October turned himself in to police, who booked him into the Aurora jail on suspicion of second-degree murder, aggravated robbery and failing to report an accident to police.Neither boy is being identified due to their age, police said.Investigators are still trying to identify and locate additional suspects and witnesses to the shooting, according to the department.Chief Art Acevedo said just before the first arrest investigators have five suspects in the killing, all juveniles or young adults. The suspects and Velin met at the mall “to conduct some business”...

One shot to death outside El Paso County courthouse in Colorado Springs, police say

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:37:00 GMT

One person was shot to death outside the El Paso County courthouse Thursday morning in an attack that forced authorities to evacuate the building and close the courthouse.Colorado Springs police arrested one suspect in connection with the shooting, which happened at about 10:03 a.m. outside the downtown courthouse at 270 S. Tejon St.Police spokesman Ira Cronin described the slaying as an isolated incident and said there was no ongoing threat to the community during a mid-morning news conference. The attack was not an “active shooter situation,” he said.Police did not release any additional details about how the shooting unfolded, did not identify the person who was arrested in connection with the killing or say how or when that arrest was made.No one else was shot during the incident, though Colorado Springs Fire Department spokesperson Ashley Franco said fire crews treated two people for minor injuries. She declined to give specific information on the injuries.The El Pa...

City of Long Beach hacked, website down

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:37:00 GMT

The city of Long Beach was hacked on Tuesday.In a press release, the city confirmed that a preliminary investigation showed that "a network security incident occurred."As a result, the city is taking systems offline "for upwards of several days," though "email and phone systems are generally expected to remain available." Emergency calls to 911 and calls to 562-435-6711 for non-emergency city services will also continue to work.The city's website, however, is experiencing issues, and it was unable to be accessed early Thursday afternoon.Updates will ultimately be posted to the city's homepage once available, and news will be published on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter) and Instagram as well."As the City works to resolve this incident, the public may experience some delays with systems and services, and we appreciate the public’s patience and understanding of these inconveniences," the city said.The hack of the city comes nine months after Long Beach Unified School District was hacked...