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NY judges will get more power in setting bail, governor says

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:02:28 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Judges in New York will have more discretion to jail people awaiting trial for alleged crimes, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced Thursday night, a policy change fiercely resisted by some of her fellow Democrats.The governor held a state Capitol news conference to announce that a “conceptual agreement” had been reached on a $229 billion budget with the state Legislature, a deal that still needs to be approved by lawmakers. The budget includes policy proposals ranging from a minimum wage hike to allowing more charter schools in New York City.But negotiations between the governor and legislative leaders ran well past an April 1 deadline, in large part because Hochul insisted on changes to the state’s bail laws.The issue has been a flashpoint between liberal Democrats, who say requiring people to pay cash to get out of jail rigs the system against poor people, and elected officials who cast it as a public safety issue.New York approved sweeping changes in 2019 aimed ...

Thousands sign petition to prevent industrial development in Deerfield

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:02:28 GMT

DEERFIELD, Ill. -- People in the Northern Suburbs are pushing back against a proposed industrial development in their neighborhood. Bridge Industrial has proposed a plan to turn the Baxter International Headquarters into industrial facilities totaling more than a million square feet. Next door to the Thorngate subdivision in Riverwoods.A development neighbors say would not only impact people Deerfield but also Riverwoods and Northbrook. Cow located in Niles after ‘senior prank’; students cited "When we bought in this community we were all aware we were buying with corporate America surrounding us – Baxter, Discover, Horizon," Barbara Raff of Thorngate Homeowners Association President said."None of us knew an industrial warehouse equalizing 17 football fields would be built across the street from us, sharing the same stoplight that we use."Neighbors just found out about this plan just two weeks ago. They say this industrial complex would sit across the street from the largest subdi...

Large brush fire reported at park in Northwest Indiana

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:02:28 GMT

LAKE STATION, Ind. — A large brush fire was reported Thursday evening at Rosser Park in Lake Station, Indiana.Several photos and videos posted to social media show the large fire.A brush fire was reported on Thursday, April 27, 2023, at Rosser Park in Lake Station. (Provided / Jessie Holguin)A brush fire was reported on Thursday, April 27, 2023, at Rosser Park in Lake Station. (Provided / Jessie Holguin)A brush fire was reported on Thursday, April 27, 2023, at Rosser Park in Lake Station. (Provided / Jessie Holguin)A brush fire was reported on Thursday, April 27, 2023, at Rosser Park in Lake Station. (Provided / Jessie Holguin)A brush fire was reported on Thursday, April 27, 2023, at Rosser Park in Lake Station. (Provided / Jessie Holguin)A brush fire was reported on Thursday, April 27, 2023, at Rosser Park in Lake Station. (Provided / Jessie Holguin)A brush fire was reported on Thursday, April 27, 2023, at Rosser Park in Lake Station. (Provided / Jessie Holguin)A brush fire was rep...

Changes proposed to address record number of non-emergency calls for Chicago firefighters

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:02:28 GMT

CHICAGO — Think of the Chicago Fire Department and two things most likely come to mind: Fighting fires and responding to medical emergencies.But increasingly, it’s another type of call that’s dominating the department’s day. Bill to force IDOT to make a decision on South Suburban Airport project moves forward Take the Smith family on the city’s South Side. Three days a week, the family calls 911.Thankfully, not for a medical emergency but so Chicago firefighters can carry Renee Smith out of her house for a dialysis appointment.She has battled health problems for years and after a battle with COVID-19 is no longer able to walk.“Glad to have the fire department,” Renee’s sister tells WGN Investigates. “I’m just a little woman so I can’t get her down [the stairs] by myself.”The family is not alone. Fight over police misconduct records far from finished Last year, the department responded to 41,539 “civilian assist” calls. That’s up 69% from 24,565 in 2019, according to fire departm...

Vikings select USC receiver Jordan Addison in first round of 2023 NFL Draft

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:02:28 GMT

No, the Vikings did not get their heir apparent to franchise quarterback Kirk Cousins. Not yet at least.That said, the Vikings landed a player on Thursday night that can impact winning in the present, selecting USC receiver Jordan Addison with the No. 23 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. He is someone the Vikings can pair with superstar receiver Justin Jefferson for the foreseeable future.The first round couldn’t have worked out much better for the Vikings considering where they were picking.After trading up last month, the Carolina Panthers finally got their guy, drafting Alabama quarterback Bryce Young with the No. 1 pick. Then,the Houston Texans, despite mulling their options with the No. 2 pick, stayed up and took Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud.The assumption was that Young and Stroud would be off the board long before the Vikings were on the clock. That’s something general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah and head coach Kevin O’Connell likely expected.There were some ...

Woman arrested after Troy hit-and-run

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:02:28 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Troy woman has been arrested in connection to a hit-and-run that took place in the city of Troy. Angelica Ponce, 37, was charged with Leaving the Scene of a Personal Injury Accident. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Police said a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle on April 6 in the area of 5th Avenue in Troy. He sustained significant injuries and continues to recover.The involved vehicle was found in Massachusetts, and police said Ponce was found to be the driver on the night of the crash. Ponce is scheduled for an arraignment on May 18.

Cohoes awards ambulance service one-year contract

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:02:28 GMT

COHOES, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The city of Cohoes has come to an agreement on its ambulance service. The city council awarded Ambulnz a one-year contract. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Officials said it is a short-term solution for the city. A resolution to form a task force to explore all possible EMS solutions for a long-term solution was unanimously passed Thursday night.

‘It’s like hearing a car go across the street,’ witness reacts to deadly downtown shooting 

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:02:28 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Michael Moultrie’s work day at the PWC Pennant Building was interrupted when a bullet cracked one of the building's windows.The bullet came from a homicide in Kiener Plaza around 3:30 p.m. According to the police, a man approached a skateboarder in the plaza, and the two began to argue. The suspect eventually shot the victim several times before running north on 7th Street."It's crazy that one of the bullets from across the street ended up hitting our building," Moultrie said. "From up there, we could see the guy laying down on the ground; that was the sad part.” ‘Rudderless ship of chaos,’ judge says after Gardner’s court absence Police do believe the two may have known each other.“We are thinking it was a targeted attack since they engaged in a verbal altercation," Lt. Donna Garrett told the media in a press briefing.Thursday afternoon's shooting marks the 46th homicide in St. Louis this year. A statistic Moultrie said is becoming way too common.“Hearing gunshots is ...

LAPD officer’s finger bit off by suspect in Metro subway station

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:02:28 GMT

A suspect allegedly bit off a portion of an officer’s finger during an arrest at a Metro subway station in East Hollywood on Thursday.Los Angeles police officers assigned to the Metro Red Line were conducting routine activities when they spotted a male suspect “board the train in possession of narcotic paraphernalia" around 10:15 a.m.Police approached the suspect and escorted him off the train to investigate. As the suspect was being held, he became violent and began fighting with officers which resulted in a use-of-force incident.During the incident, the suspect bit off a portion of a sergeant's finger, said LAPD.The sergeant was transported to a local hospital for treatment. The suspect was also transported to the hospital for minor injuries.He was later arrested on charges of mayhem and resisting an executive order. Toddlers with urine-soaked diapers found wandering streets of San Bernardino County “I’m deeply disturbed by this vicious attack,” said LAPD Chief Michael Moore. “F...

Police search for missing 15-year-old girl in Orange County

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:02:28 GMT

Police are searching for a missing girl who disappeared in Orange County on Wednesday.The teen was identified as 15-year-old Alicia Alfaro by the La Habra Police Department.Alfaro was last seen on the 800 block of West Lambert Road around 10 p.m., according to police.She is described as 5 feet 4 inches tall with short black hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a black t-shirt with a "Purple Rain" graphic on it.No further details were released on the conditions surrounding her disappearance.Alicia Alfaro, 15, in a photo from the La Habra Police Department.Anyone who may have contacted Alfaro or knows of her whereabouts is asked to call the La Habra Police Department at 562-383-4300.