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Jewish Community Center thief sentenced to probation

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:37:15 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A former Human Resources Director of the Sidney Albert Jewish Community Center was sentenced to five years probation. The sentencing comes after Martina Hull, 42, of Troy, pleaded guilty to one count of second-degree grand larceny. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! According to the indictment, Hull stole over $50,000 from the JCC between October 21, 2016, and March 31, 2020. Hull was accused of creating a fictional employee named Harry Hall IV. She then paid over $123,000 to the employee, however, payments were deposited into an account with Hull's name on it. Hull followed the terms of the plea agreement, which required her to pay full restitution by the date of sentencing.

Survey open on Lake George mascot, nickname

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:37:15 GMT

LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Lake George Central School District is seeking public input as it works to figure out its next school mascot and nickname. The school is one of many abandoning indigenous imagery and references, following a state mandate late last year. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Following a community meeting on Tuesday night, Lake George Jr. - Sr. High School has put out a survey and presentation for village and town community members and stakeholders who want a voice in the conversation to replace the current "Warriors." The survey is up online now, and asks residents to make a three-way choice: Lakers, Georgians, or something else.The choices and the reasons behind them were described in a presentation at Tuesday's meeting. The school has worked with a committee of students to research Native American presence in the region's history, as well as previous names the school has used. The "Lakers" name was f...

Two more events, bands added to Summer at the Plaza series

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:37:15 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The New York State Office of General Services (OGS) has announced the performances for the 2023 New York State Food Festival and the annual Hops and Harvest Festival. New York State Food Festival is set for August 16 from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. and the Hops and Harvest Festival is set for September 13 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! “In downtown Albany, summer is the season to spend time outdoors with colleagues and friends at the Empire State Plaza, enjoying delicious food and beverages with a side order of free entertainment,” said OGS Commissioner Jeanette Moy said. “Hops & Harvest and the New York State Food Festival are two highlights of our annual Summer At the Plaza series of concerts and events, and I invite everyone to join in on the fun.”Robert Randolph & The Family Band, a gospel rock band, will perform at this year’s Food Festival, while the Yonder Mountain Strin...

Semi truck crash closes WB I-270 in Edwardsville

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:37:15 GMT

EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. -- A semi truck crash has closed westbound I-270 near I-55 at Edwardsville. Traffic is backing up in the area. Debris from the crash is in the road. First responders appear to be trying to clear the wreckage. It is unclear if there are injuries in this accident. More details will be posted here as they come into the FOX 2 newsroom.Check FOX 2's traffic map for real-time updates.

Why did the Cardinals' big three sit out in series finale with Reds?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:37:15 GMT

CINCINNATI - At risk of dropping their first series in a surge that followed a historically-slow start, the St. Louis Cardinals embarked on a four-game series finale Thursday without three notable veterans - Paul Goldschmidt, Nolan Arenado and Willson Contreras - in the lineup. The Cardinals ended up winning Thursday and splitting the series with the Cincinnati behind late heroics from Nolan Gorman, who hit a tiebreaking double and scored on a wild pitch in the eighth inning of a narrow 2-1 victory. Resting three established veterans, even against a struggling team in the Reds, is a bit unconventional. Thursday marked the first time this year that Goldschmidt, Arenado and Contreras were held out of the lineup at the same time. Each of the big three had played in at least all but two games prior to Thursday as well. RELATED - Adam Wainwright earns another win, closing in on 200 career victories So what gives? Thursday's contest was an early 12:30 p.m. start time after a 6:40 p.m. ...

Alicia Keys surprises Missouri students with St. Louis concert tickets

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:37:15 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Students at a North Kansas City High School received the surprise of a lifetime Friday morning.Alicia Keys shocked students at Staley High School with free tickets to her concert in St. Louis. She's also covering the cost of transportation to the July 21 show.Students learned about the concert during a last day of school assembly when school leaders played a recorded message from Keys.Keys said she was inspired by the Unity Walk students held for classmate Ralph Yarl last month. More than 1,200 students and staff took part in the walk holding signs of support and chanting "We love you Ralph." Park Hill student killed in car crash days after graduating The 16-year-old was shot and injured by an 84-year-old man after Yarl went to the wrong home to pick up his siblings in a Northland neighborhood on April 13.“I’ve been so moved by the demonstration of love, unity, support for our brother Ralph Yarl,” Keys said. “I would like to invite the entire school to my Keys ...

Missing St. Louis County man last seen driving a U-Haul

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:37:15 GMT

CASTLE POINT -- An Endangered Person Advisory has been issued for a St. Louis County man. Tristan Baumer, 25, was last seen Thursday driving a U-Haul truck. He left after an argument with some family members, has mental disabilities, and may be armed with a kitchen knife.St. Louis County Police say he left the 10500 block of Duke Drive at around 7 p.m. in an orange 2021 GMC Savana U-Haul with Arizona license plate AL91742. The vehicle was last spotted on Lewis and Clark Boulevard near Chambers Road.Baumer is described by police as 6'0" tall, with a thin build, and wearing a maroon hoodie and sweatpants. Call St. Louis County Police if you have any information at 636-529-8210.

Mitch McCoy's atypical path to become an award-winning investigative reporter

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:37:15 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- Get to know the reporters who grace your TV screens every day. Introducing Mitch McCoy, the first anchor in our series.McCoy recently returned to the St. Louis area from Little Rock, Arkansas. He worked at KARK-TV, a sister station to Fox 2 / KPLR 11. The Nexstar Media Group owns the TV stations mentioned in this article.McCoy says his family help him to excel both professionally and personally. His parents grew up in the St. Louis region, but McCoy spent his youth in Grand Rapids, Michigan.McCoy is the oldest of his brothers. After graduating from high school, he started a job at WJRW radio in Grand Rapids in 2012 and worked until 2013. The time in radio is what kick-started his career as a journalist."I did not go to college, and I don't mind sharing that. I graduated from high school, and we were on the verge of losing our home in Michigan because my dad was sick, and my mom had to close her business. I ended up getting a job in radio to help pay the bills," shared M...

Brough: Despite Johnston’s insinuation, I will fight for Denver’s working families

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:37:15 GMT

I’ve shared over 50 debate and forum stages with Michael Johnston in the last 5 months. We can probably repeat each other’s talking points, personal stories, and policies. I’ve been frustrated by an interaction that occurred following the most recent televised debate hosted by Denver 7, the Denver Post, and CPR.A few things happened at that debate – I had to correct the record when Michael again incorrectly stated my position on a law regarding law enforcement accountability, I stood quietly while he took a question asked of me, and in his closing remarks, Michael drew a conclusion about my values implying I haven’t fought hard enough in “progressive battles for hard-working families.”Honestly, at that point, I had just had enough. Michael Johnston doesn’t get to speak for me.Immediately after we went off air, I confronted him because I won’t allow him or anyone else to take my story away from me. The challenges my family faced when I was a kid and then as a single...

Passenger opens exit door during airplane flight in South Korea; 12 people slightly injured

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 13:37:15 GMT

By HYUNG-JIN KIM (Associated Press)SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A passenger opened an emergency exit door during a plane flight in South Korea on Friday, causing air to blast inside the cabin and slightly injure 12 people, officials said. The plane landed safely.Some people aboard the Asiana Airlines Airbus A321 aircraft tried to stop the person, who was able to partially open the door, the Transport Ministry said.The person was detained by airport police on suspicion of violating the aviation security law, a ministry statement said. The person’s identity and motive weren’t immediately released.The law bars passengers from handling exit doors and other equipment on board and provides for penalties of up to 10 years in prison, the ministry said.The plane with 194 people aboard was heading to the southeastern city of Daegu from the southern island of Jeju. The flight is normally about an hour, and the incident occurred when the plane was reaching the Daegu airport at an...