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Budget negotiations continue on indexing minimum wage

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:38:27 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)--- Governor Kathy Hochul wants to peg minimum wage to inflation. This proposal is something AFL-CIO, a federation of unions, supports."We know that overtime the cost-of-living increases so purchasing power decreases, and as a result from year to year minimum wage earners, find it much more difficult to support themselves and their families," said Mario Cilento, President of the Union Movement in New York Cilento said this would be beneficial to all New Yorkers, not just those who make minimum wage."When we have a stimulated economy like this and we have the lowest wage earners contributing to our economy, it allows us to have more tax dollars to pay for health care, education, transportation, sanitation, so really all 20 million New Yorkers can benefit by raising the minimum wage and index it."However, not everyone is totally on board."We have a problem with that because consumer price index goes up as inflation rises, and if you pegged an increase in minimum w...

As swatting continues, law makers push for stronger penalties

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:38:27 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (WTEN) -- As schools across New York continue to receive a series of hoax threats, our Capitol Correspondent, Amal Tlaige took a closer look at legislation that would make school swatting a class E felony.  "We will find you. This is a serious form of terrorism; we have to send a message and that’s what this bill is all about," said Senator Jim Tedisco, who is co-sponsoring a bill that would change the legal ramifications of school swatting. As of right now, swatting about an active shooter at a school is considered falsely reporting an incident in the third degree, a class A misdemeanor. Senator Tedisco along with other lawmakers want to change that to falsely reporting an incident in the second degree, a felony punishable by up to four years in prison.  "The fact of the matter is that it’s having an emotional, psychological impact, its spreading fear, anxiety, tremendous stress, impacting the staff and the administration, our families and this cannot stand," said Ted...

Adirondack Thunder captain named 'player of the month'

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:38:27 GMT

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - The captain of the Adirondack Thunder has been named the player of the month by the East Coast Hockey League (ECHL). Captain Shane Harper was named the Warrior Hockey/ECHL Player of the Month for the month of March.Harper, 34, was chosen after scoring eight goals and adding 18 assists across 15 games throughout the month of March. He picked up at least one point in 12 of those games, and more than one in seven games. He was previously named ECHL Player of the Week for the week of March 19, after taking seven points across three games. Harper, a Valencia, California native, previously played 335 games with the Western Hockey League's Everett team. He has also played with Utica, Springfield, Chicago, Albany and Portland.

'Venison for Veterans' kicks off in Fulton County

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:38:27 GMT

JOHNSTOWN, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Over 4,000 pounds of meat lined the Checkers Out Speedway on Wednesday, for the 15th-annual "Venison for Veterans" event. The meat was packaged up and sent to over 140 families in need. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! "They might not want to ask for it, but we know where they live and who they are, and we take care of them," said Assemblyman Robert Smullen. Smullen is a Marine Corps veteran, who served in Afghanistan. This is his second year at the event. "It's a great mission," continued Smullen. "It's from people's hearts, and it's what we do. It's us taking care of our own here in Fulton and Montgomery Counties." Broadalbin’s Glampful will have you camping in luxury Matt Georgia's dad, Tom, has helped organize the event for 13 years. Matt told NEWS10 he's looking forward to carrying on that tradition. "I'm from the area, and love community involvement," he said. "I'm a sportsman myself, and...

Opinion: The white privilege behind Jill Biden’s runner-up White House invite to Iowa

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:38:27 GMT

Editor’s note: After Louisiana State University beat the University of Iowa for the women’s college basketball championship on April 2, 2023 – winning by 17 points – first lady Jill Biden floated the idea of inviting both the winning and losing teams to the White House to celebrate because Iowa “played such a good game.” The idea drew a sharp rebuke from LSU star forward Angel Reese, who dismissed the idea as a “joke.” Jill Biden then backed off the idea.As I argue in my book “From Exploitation Back to Empowerment,” race and racism are embedded in all aspects of U.S. institutions and social life. The fact that the majority of players on the national championship LSU Tigers were Black women – and unapologetically outspoken and confident Black women at that – compared to the majority white runners-up Iowa Hawkeyes, cannot be ignored.Sports, as I have found in my research, often thrusts Black athletes into situations where they must confront societal inequalities such as racism, ...

New California bill proposes 'relocatable' housing units for unhoused

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:38:27 GMT

A new bill proposed in the California legislature wants to explore a new solution to housing the state's unsheltered individuals: relocatable housing units.The bill was proposed by California Sen. Josh Becker (D-San Mateo), and would lay down the groundwork for moveable "opportunity housing units" to be placed on vacant, unused land.Senate Bill 634 was authored in concert with Becker's team, nonprofit housing developer DignityMoves, and two other organizations aiming to reduce homelessness in California.The problem with housing California's homeless, according to the bill's authors, is the cost and time required to buy land and build permanent structures. In a press release issued by DignityMoves, the nonprofit argues that cities and counties are working hard to meet the challenges set by the state to meet housing requirements, but traditional obstacles slow down the process. Meanwhile public entities have "thousands of parcels of excess land not currently being used," the orga...

L.A. County officials ask for help identifying woman hospitalized for days

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:38:27 GMT

LAC+USC Medical Center officials are asking for the public’s help in identifying a woman who has been hospitalized for days.The woman, who has been at the hospital for two days, is described as being 34 years old and 5 feet 5 inches tall with an average build. She has long wavy strawberry blond hair and blue/green eyes.The woman also has a tattoo of a connected yellow sun and baby blue moon on the lower right abdomen, official said.Anyone who has information about the woman, or knows how to contact her family members or loved ones is asked to call Yen Sau, a licensed clinical social worker at the hospital, at 323-409-4860.

Starbucks Pink Drink coming to grocery stores nationwide

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:38:27 GMT

The popular Pink Drink and Paradise Drink from Starbucks, along with other famous drinks from the coffee shop, will soon be available in grocery stores nationwide, the company announced Wednesday.The drinks will be available in convenient bottles and canned packaging at grocery stores nationwide starting next week, a news release said. SpaghettiOs releases new flavor aimed toward millennials “We are excited to launch the new ready-to-drink Starbucks Pink Drink and Paradise Drink on store shelves nationwide, offering our customers another way to enjoy these delicious and refreshing beverages,” Chanda Beppu, a Starbucks official, said in a statement.Other Starbucks drinks that will be available in grocery stories include:Frappuccino Mini chilled coffee drinksDoubleshot Energy CaramelEspresso AmericanoWhite Chocolate Mocha Frappuccino chilled coffee drink A photo of the new Starbucks drinks coming to grocery stores nationwide. (Starbucks) The Pink Drink was added to Starbucks me...

SF Giants’ all-or-nothing offense comes up empty in loss to White Sox

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:38:27 GMT

CHICAGO — The Giants, despite their propensity to swing and miss early this season, won’t be mistaken for a team without plate discipline. Facing White Sox strikeout artist Dylan Cease on Wednesday, they watched five ball fours go by and chased him by the fifth inning.But even the most patient team needs a timely hit every now and then.Despite a constant parade of base runners, the only damage the Giants were able to muster until the ninth inning in a 7-3 loss Wednesday came on a second-inning solo shot from J.D. Davis, an offensive output that stood in stark contrast to Chicago’s four runs on nine hits in five innings off Logan Webb to hand him his second loss in as many starts.Through the first five games of the season, the Giants have mastered the three true outcomes.More than 40% of their plate appearances have ended in strike three or ball four, and 14 of their 22 runs have been generated by the long ball. Their all-or-nothing approach has resulted in maddening extr...

White Sox closer Hendriks, formerly of A’s, completes final round of chemo

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:38:27 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendriks has completed his final round of chemotherapy for non-Hodgkin lymphoma.Hendriks posted a video Wednesday on Instagram of him ringing the “victory bell” and a lengthy note thanking his medical team, wife, family, friends and fans.“These past 5 months have been both the quickest and slowest of my life,” he wrote. “Being able to ring this victory bell has been one of the most emotional things I’ve ever done.”Hendriks said his life “changed forever” five months ago.Related ArticlesOakland Athletics | A’s outlast Guardians on Kemp’s walk-off single Oakland Athletics | 30 American ballparks in one monumental road trip Oakland Athletics | Athletics’ Sears, Guardians’ Kwan dispel notion of baseball’s prototypes Oakland Athletics | A’s can’t slow down Cleveland’s offense as losing streak reaches three Oakland Athletics | ...