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Clifton Park Town Assessor denies over 16 first responder property tax exemptions

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:44 GMT

In February, Clifton Park was among the first in the area to approve the 10% property tax exemption for volunteer first responders. But last week, Clifton Park’s Town Assessor recently denied tax credits for over a dozen volunteer firefighters who live in the town but serve in other communities.They responded to a state law allowing the exemption to boost the declining numbers of volunteer firefighters and ambulance corps members. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Right now, the disagreement is about whether or not the tax exemption should go to only Clifton Park residents who serve Clifton Park… or to any volunteer firefighter within the area who chooses to help another department.The state law says applicants for exemptions should reside in the city, town, or village served by the fire department or ambulance service.“Give the volunteers serving the community what the state said they wanted to give us as an incentive and a ...

Hoosic Valley announces Hawks mascot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:44 GMT

HOOSIC VALLEY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Hoosic Valley school district has picked a new mascot. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! At the June 15 board meeting, the results of the community survey were announced. The name Hawks narrowly beat out some of the other suggestions on the survey.The district said the plan for the next steps will take place in July.

Cambridge superintendent retiring at end of August

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:44 GMT

CAMBRIDGE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The superintendent of Cambridge Central School District is set to retire. Dr. Douglas Silvernell announced that he will be retiring effective August 31. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Dr. Silvernell has worked for the district for the past four years. He helped guide students and staff during the pandemic and the change in the district's mascot.It has not been announced when a new superintendent will be put in place for the district.

St. Louis party turned mass shooting: Lighthearted to pure terror

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:44 GMT

ST. LOUIS – It's barely summer break and a St. Louis family is planning a 17-year-old boy's funeral after he was shot and killed at a party gone terribly wrong.St. Louis police said 17-year-old Makao Moore died Sunday morning after gunfire erupted in an office building near 14th and Washington. Ten other people, ranging in age from 15 to 19, were shot or otherwise injured.Darryl Moore, Makao's father, said his son was the youngest of 15 siblings and cherished family."Outgoing, loving person. He loved his family, especially his sisters," Darryl said.Makao was a high school junior, and his dad described him as a jokester. Missourians frustrated state coming after them for overpaid funds The teen's cousin, Donesha Belton, said Makao loved computers and wanted to turn his passion into a moneymaker one day."He was definitely a gamer. That was his main goal, to build games and play games, and to get paid for it," Belton said.Darryl said he talked with his son about the party in advance....

Church camps in St. Louis focus on giving youth opportunities

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:44 GMT

ST. LOUIS – Bishop Michael Robinson spent Monday afternoon driving a golf cart in the neighborhoods near Hope Mission International Church on Maffitt Avenue. He was handing out flyers alerting nearby residents that a free summer camp is available at the church for third through eighth graders.“It’s very tough to do a funeral for someone that’s 16, 17 years old,” Robinson said.Recent violence prompted Robinson to organize the camp this summer. Personal growth, leadership development, community engagement, and skill enhancement are key parts of the instruction.“We don’t want individuals to lose their lives and waste and miss out on their future because of gun violence,” he said.The camp takes place Wednesdays and Thursdays at 4 p.m., with free meals provided for the entire family at 7 p.m. Robinson believes getting to know the entire family is a key part of identifying community needs.Anyone wanting more information should visit www.hopenation.church. Missourians frustrated state co...

NAACP’s gala fundraiser caps off Juneteenth events in St. Louis

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:44 GMT

ST. LOUIS – All across the St. Louis region, people were out and about celebrating and observing Juneteenth.“This is a lot of Black-owned businesses, like I said, and the day that people got freed. I think all races and ethnicities can come out here," said Jai Lavaughn, an organizer for Black Woodstock Festival.Businesses and vendors were at the third annual event in East St. Louis; for some, it was the first time.“I tried to make sure, cause I knew I needed to come, cause last year it was such a big event," said Toyreale Williams, owner of Fat Chick Treats. She said the event is a way to learn about the history of Juneteenth and connect with one another. Missourians frustrated state coming after them for overpaid funds “Everybody is from different places, you know. Like everybody is not from East St. Louis, and it’s people that I met, and now we’re fixing to do partnerships together. So, it’s just a beautiful way for all of us to connect," Williams said.Across the river in downto...

Rockies lose sixth straight, giving up three more homers in loss to red-hot Reds

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:44 GMT

CINCINNATI — The Rockies’ June swoon is in full bloom.Lefty Austin Gomber served up three more home runs in a bitter 5-4 loss to the Reds on Monday night, the Rockies’ sixth consecutive defeat.The Rockies had a chance to rally in the ninth when Mike Moustakas and Jurickson Profar delivered back-to-back singles off Reds closer Alex Diaz. But Diaz struck out Randal Grichuk and Ryan McMahon and got Elias Diaz to ground out to shortstop Spencer Steer for his 19th save.Decimated by injuries, plagued by terrible starting pitching, and getting erratic at-bats from players getting their first taste of the big leagues, the Rockies fell to 5-13 this month.The latest defeat came on a night when Great American Ballpark threw a welcome-home party for Cincy icon Joey Votto and as the red-hot Reds won their ninth consecutive game, the longest active winning streak in the majors and their longest since a 10-game winning streak from July 19-29, 2012.The 39-year-old first baseman, m...

Suspect barricaded in home after allegedly stabbing 2 people in L.A. County

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:44 GMT

Police in Los Angeles are searching for a suspect who allegedly stabbed two people in Porter Ranch on Monday. According to the LAPD, officers responded to reports of an assault with a deadly weapon in the 19100 block of Salt Lake Place round 5 p.m.When they arrived on scene, they found a 45-year-old woman suffering from an apparent stab wound and a 50-year-old man suffering from a contusion. The suspect barricaded himself into a home and is refusing to come out. Video footage from the scene shows an unknown substance flowing from the garage that authorities believe could be potentially dangerous. The neighborhood has been evacuated as police surround the home where the suspect is hiding.The suspect is described as a 55-year-old white male standing at 5 feet, 10 inches tall, with brown hair and brown eyes. The investigation into what led up to the stabbing remains ongoing.

Oakland police investigating 50th homicide of 2023

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:44 GMT

OAKLAND – A man was shot to death Monday night near his home in Oakland’s Maxwell Park neighborhood, marking the city’s 50th homicide of the year, police said.The shooting was reported around 6 p.m. in the 5000 block of Camden Street, about a block from MacArthur Boulevard.No arrests were announced and a motive was not released.Last year at this time Oakland police had investigated 52 homicides in the city.Police and Crime Stoppers of Oakland are offering up to $10,000 in reward money for information leading to the arrest of the person responsible. Anyone with information can call police at 510-238-3821 or 510-238-7950 or Crime Stoppers at 510-777-8572.Check back for updates.

Votto homers and has 3 RBIs in return, Reds beat Rockies 5-4 for 9th straight win

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:30:44 GMT

CINCINNATI (AP) — Joey Votto homered and hit a go-ahead, two-run single in his return to the Reds’ lineup after a 10-month absence that followed surgery, helping Cincinnati extend its longest winning streak in a decade to nine with a 5-4 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Monday night.Cincinnati took over the NL Central lead for the first time since early April, moving a half-game ahead of Milwaukee. The Reds are on their longest winning streak since taking 10 in a row from July 19-29, 2012. Colorado has lost six in a row and 12 of 15.Returning 10 months to the day after surgery on his left biceps and rotator cuff, Votto was greeted with a standing ovation when he walked to the plate in the second inning. He took off his helmet and waved to the crowd, then tapped it against his heart before lining out to center.He drove a first-pitch, belt-high fastball from Austin Gomber (4-7) about a dozen rows into the right-field seats for a 3-1 lead in the fifth. After circling the bases on h...