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U.S. Supreme Court tosses Percoco, Kaloyeros convictions

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:07 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (WTEN) -- In a unanimous decision, the Supreme Court has overturned two notorious convictions. One involving Joseph Percoco, a former aide to Governor Cuomo and the other involving Alain Kaloyeros, former top official to SUNY Polytechnic. Supreme Court sides with ex-Cuomo aide, others convicted of corruption related to ‘Buffalo Billion’ In 2018, Percoco was charged with accepting over $300,000 worth of bribes in exchange for helping two corporate clients of Albany lobbyists. Kaloyeros was convicted of conspiring to rig $885 million worth of bids for state contracts that were part of Cuomo’s one billion dollar investment, known as the "Buffalo Billion." So why are these convictions being tossed out by the Supreme Court? Professor, Vincent Bonventre at Albany Law school, said for Percoco's case, the Court determined that the trial judge explained his crime in a way that was too broad for the jury. "Perhaps what Joseph Percoco did was illegal, maybe it was more in terms ...

DEC releases first sustainability plan

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:07 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos announced the release of the agency’s first sustainability plan. The plan includes commitments to decarbonization projects and to reducing the DEC's impact on the environment. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The DEC identifies 25 goals and 70 actions they aim to take, such as aiming to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, decrease waste, conserving water, and protecting species and habitats. Highlights of their overall goals include:Carbon neutral DEC operations by 2050;Eliminate single-use plastics in operations by 2025;Decrease waste generation 10 percent by 2028; End of National COVID-19 Emergency to impact New York The DEC also announced several new building electrification and decarbonization efforts being planned at its facilities across the state, including locations such as the Green Island maintenance...

Legal fights in the Buffalo Mass Shooting, One year later

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:07 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)--Sunday will mark one year since the racially motivated shooting at Tops Supermarket in Buffalo that killed 10 people and wounded three others. The gunman streamed the tragedy online. He plead guilty, but lawsuits continue. On Thursday, a wrongful death lawsuit has been filed by attorneys of some of the victim’s families. They are suing six social media platforms and streaming services, the gunman’s parents, and others. A press conference was held on Friday."This a phenomenon where these young men get on social media, they become addicted to it. They become radicalized review other videos of other mass killings, and they seek to emulate it," said Matthew Bergman, Attorney for Social Media Victims Law Center.Attorney General Letitia James on Thursday filed a lawsuit against gun accessory manufacturer, Mean Arms, which sells a magazine lock that she claims can easily be removed to attach high-capacity magazines. She said despite its advertisement, the lock is ill...

NYSP: Former Granville CSD employee arrested on Grand Larceny charge

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:07 GMT

GRANVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The former Granville Central School Transportation Supervisor has been arrested for allegedly making unauthorized purchases with funds from the school district. Tyler P. Kelley, 34, is facing a charge of Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Police launched an investigation after a complaint was made by the Granville Central School Administration. Investigators determined that Kelley had used school district funds totaling over $1,800, to make multiple unauthorized purchases for his personal benefit.Police also recovered property that allegedly belonged to the school district that Kelley did not return when he resigned in March 2023. Kelley was processed at SP Greenwich and issued an appearance ticket to the Granville Town Court on June 5.

Lake George A&W getting facelift under new owner

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:07 GMT

LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (NEWS10) - There aren't a lot of A&W fast food restaurant locations left in the North Country. Former places to get a burger in Queensbury and Whitehall are memories now. In Lake George, though, a longtime franchisee has been a staple of the summer tourist season. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! This summer, the Lake George A&W on Route 9 will open under new ownership - and with some fresh touches. Hao Yang, a restauranteur from Albany, has purchased the business for $605,000, according to realtor Mitchell Muroff. Muroff said that Yang is a current business owner within the Albany area. His new venture in Lake George will keep the A&W as what it is, with its signature orange-and-brown colors. The Lake George location offers the same burgers, shakes and root beer that the franchise is known for elsewhere, but also offers unique items like fried fish and seafood. Yang himself recently finished f...

Lake Katrine man indicted for the murder of his father

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:07 GMT

KINGSTON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Ulster County Grand Jury has indicted Brian Roberts, 26, for second-degree murder. According to the indictment, Roberts intentionally caused the death of his father, Anthony Roberts, 57, on May 4. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Roberts was living with his parents at the time. He was safely taken into custody while walking on Neighborhood Road.The family claims Roberts suffered from significant mental health issues since he was young. The family says they tried to create a supportive environment for him and tried to utilize resources available in the community, however, they noted that they were often left to navigate the mental health services system by themselves.“Our mental health system, especially the resources available to families with adult children, are severely lacking and the tragedies in our community this year are indicative of the work that must be prioritized at the local, state...

Jonathan Bane brings experience to new look Empire team

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:07 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — This past Saturday, Empire head coach Tom Menas and new offensive coordinator Ben Bennett coached a new team, with ten new players, with just one practice under their belt. They didn't know half of the players' names. Still, they came up just short, falling to West Texas 41-38. This week's bye will give them a chance to get everyone on the same page, led by their new quarterback, Jonathan Bane. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Bane was claimed off waivers from San Antonio. He went through his first throw around with the team Thursday morning. Empire fans might remember Bane from last season. Albany beat his Carolina team in the championship game. With 10 years of arena football under his belt, Bane's will look to bring a steady presence to a young team. "Just bringing that leadership," said Bane. "These are a bunch of young guys here which is awesome. They're hungry, they want to learn this game. With...

Three shot, killed Friday afternoon in St. Louis

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:07 GMT

ST. LOUIS - An investigation is underway after three people were found fatally shot Friday afternoon across two scenes in north St. Louis. Within the last hour, police have responded to reported shootings in the North Pointe and Jeff-Vander-Lou neighborhoods. The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department first responded to a shooting near the intersection of McLaren Avenue and Goodfellow Boulevard in the North Pointe neighborhood. Officers found two men inside a car who had suffered gunshot wounds. Both were pronounced deceased. Moving past controversy, Anheuser-Busch plans to recover losses A short time later, SLMPD then responded to a shooting in the 3600 block of Garfield Boulevard in the Jeff-Vander-Lou neighborhood. One man was found shot and deceased at the scene. No suspect or victim information has been released at this time. Police have not yet disclosed whether or not these incidents might be connected. Homicide detectives with SLMPD are handling the investigations. If y...

Missouri among states collecting the most tax revenue from commercial betting

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:07 GMT

Without federal laws for sports wagering, states are left to experiment and set their own tax-revenue structures. Some states tax sportsbooks as high as 50% and others as low as 6%, according to the American Action Forum.States with authorized sports wagering tend to hover in the 10-15% range, with nuances added from there. Some states deduct promotional bets, while others require disclosure, per Bloomberg Tax.OLBG compiled a list of the 10 states that collected the most tax revenue from commercial gambling during 2021 and how that revenue compares to 2020. Data comes from the American Gaming Association and various news media outlets, with the tax total reflecting specific state and local taxes applied directly to gaming revenue. Data does not include billions of dollars paid annually by the industry via income, sales, other corporate taxes, or payroll taxes paid by gaming operators and suppliers.In seven of the 10 states featured on the forthcoming list, sports gambling ...

Oak Hill a major course unlikely to look or feel the same for PGA

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:07 GMT

By DOUG FERGUSON (AP Golf Writer)Major golf championships are nothing new at Oak Hill. The Donald Ross gem in upstate New York already has hosted three U.S. Opens, three PGA Championships and the Ryder Cup. And yet the PGA Championship’s return to Oak Hill feels like a debut.Part of that is because of the fabled East Course.Oak Hill kept getting so far away from its Ross roots — the club dates to 1901 — that it finally took on a restoration project so thorough it’s a wonder any of the 32 players who have played it in the last two PGA Championships will recognize the place.Three holes were not there when the PGA Championship was last at Oak Hill in 2013. Trees were removed, creating more vistas and recovery options. The bunkers are steep and penal, similar to what Ross had in mind.And part of the newness to this PGA Championship is the calendar.The PGA of America announced in 2017 it would be moving its premier championship to May, a decision that would elimin...