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NYS Budget: Republican lawmakers don't want messages of necessity

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:00:47 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)--- The New York State budget is nearly a month late. In a letter to the Governor, the state comptroller said a budget or budget extender must happen no later than noon on Tuesday in order for state workers to get paid on time."We’ve been told today that we don’t need to do another extender on the budget until next Tuesday," said Senator Tom O'Mara. "So we don’t know when the next day of session will be. We are now 26 days late on the state budget. The latest budget in 13 years."Republican lawmakers on Wednesday held a press conference saying that while they are still awaiting to see what’s included in the final budget, they want time to read the bills before voting."We’re here today to demand that the governor not issue messages of necessity on this budget when the bills are done, when the agreements are made," said O'Mara. And if the governor does issue messages of necessity, that the leaders of the legislative majority do not accept those and allow these budg...

Three Kings blaze started in back of the building, firefighters say

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:00:47 GMT

UNIVERSITY CITY, Mo. – An early morning fire in the Delmar Loop destroyed one business and left a firefighter injured.The University City Fire Department received a call around 3:30 a.m. Wednesday for a fire that had fully engulfed the flagship location for Three Kings Public House.“They had heavy fire inside Three Kings and in the rear of the building,” University City Fire Department Chief Bill Hinson said. “Some crews went in to evacuate the residents, which were already evacuated. They started checking the walls and found there was fire on the first, second, and third floors of the walls, following the pipe chases and utility chases.” Top Story: Mushroom hunter describes discovering body in the woods By all accounts, a prepared team of firefighters, with assistance from St. Louis City and County units, were able to contain the fire and make sure no one else was injured. One firefighter suffered only minor injuries while extinguishing the blaze.Three Kings management released a...

'Weirdest St. Louis thing?' Funny comments from FOX 2 fans

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:00:47 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- What's the weirdest thing you've seen in St. Louis? That is the question FOX 2 posed to Facebook and YouTube fans Friday. We received thousands of creative, funny, and sarcastic comments.Many people stated that it could take a long time to come up with a list. Others joked that they didn't know where to start. Some people tagged friends, while others said that the entire city was weird, or that they were strange. This St. Louis restaurant has the best soul food in Missouri, food writers say Some fans did get specific about the weird things they've encountered while living in the area. Here are a few selected comments and some more information about the topics our fans chose to highlight.Weird St. Louis things"Naked bike ride throughout the city," recalls Brenda. Yes, that is strange. Check out our pics from last year."Pickle jar on Manchester and 270," writes Lisa. Yes, you can often see a pickle jar there. It also has a very active Facebook group called Team Pickle, ...

Cardinals option rookie Jordan Walker to minors

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:00:47 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO - The St. Louis Cardinals have optioned rookie outfielder Jordan Walker to Triple-A Memphis, less than a month after his MLB debut. Walker had been held out of the lineup in three of the past four games, and five times in the Cardinals' last 11 games. Before that, he had started 13 consecutive contests and opened his MLB career on a historic 12-game hitting streak. Though some rest always seemed inevitable on a crowded Cardinals roster, Walker's absences from starting lineups have mounted in recent weeks. The Cardinals, searching for answers to one of their slowest starts in nearly half a century, have shuffled lineups on a near-daily basis. St. Louis has also dropped its last four without the 20-year-old rookie in the starting lineup, leaving many fans wondering whether there's something more behind the decision. This St. Louis restaurant has the best soul food in Missouri, food writers say Cardinals manager Oli Marmol told several media members Tuesday, including ...

House Republicans pass US debt bill, push Biden on spending

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:00:47 GMT

By LISA MASCARO and KEVIN FREKING (Associated Press)WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans passed sweeping legislation Wednesday that would raise the government’s legal debt ceiling by $1.5 trillion in exchange for steep spending restrictions, a tactical victory for Speaker Kevin McCarthy as he challenges President Joe Biden to negotiate and prevent a catastrophic federal default this summer.The bill passed by a razor-thin 217-215 margin.Biden has threatened to veto the Republican package, which has almost no chance of passing the Democratic Senate in the meantime, and the president has so far refused to negotiate over the debt ceiling which the White House insists must be lifted with no strings to ensure America pays its bills.But McCarthy’s ability to unite his slim majority and bring the measure to passage over opposition from Democrats and even holdouts in his own party gives currency to the Republican speaker’s strategy to use the vote as an opening bid for...

The way of Ukraine to systemic reforms

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:00:47 GMT

The official logo of the National Anti-Corruption Bureau of UkraineSince the Russian Federation’s aggression in 2014, the United States and European countries have constantly supported Ukraine. The European Union has allocated money for different programs, starting from social programs, education, healthcare, energy efficiency, environmental protection, and other programs. After the Russian full-scale invasion in 2022, the aid from European Union significantly increased. One of the conditions of the European aid’s continuation includes reforms, particularly anti-corruption reforms. During the 24th Ukraine-EU summit in February 2023, the European Council and the European Commission admitted the fight against corruption and particularly welcomed the progress in ensuring the independent and effective work of anti-corruption institutions. However, people in Ukraine and Western countries sometimes wonder whether this fight is truly effective.How much money does the EU give Ukraine?Since ...

Clippers' Kawhi Leonard has a torn meniscus: report

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:00:47 GMT

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard has been diagnosed with a torn meniscus in his right knee, according to reports from ESPN and The Athletic.Leonard did not play in the final three games of the Clippers’ first-round playoff series against the Phoenix Suns after suffering the injury during Game 1. The Clippers were eliminated Tuesday night, losing 136-130.The Clippers and Leonard will decide on the course of treatment within the next two weeks, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.Rehabilitation time for a meniscus repair is about 3 to 6 months, according to the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. This is the second time in three seasons that Leonard, 31, has suffered a knee injury in the playoffs. He suffered a partial tear in his right ACL during the 2021 West Conference Semifinals and missed the entire 2021-22 season.The Clippers were also hobbled in the playoffs by the absence of forward Paul George who has not played since March 21 due to a right knee sprain.

California's downtown areas were emptied by COVID; some areas are recovering

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:00:47 GMT

As the COVID-19 pandemic loosens its grip on California cities, many have wondered if popular destinations for residents and tourists alike, such as downtown areas, will ever rebound.Experts with the School of Cities at the University of Toronto compiled foot traffic data based on cellphone data from 62 North American cities from 2019 to November 2022 to see how quickly California's downtown areas are recovering from the stay-at-home orders.The report found that cities like Bakersfield, Fresno and San Diego are recovering or, at times, exceeded its pre-pandemic foot traffic numbers. In contrast, other cities like San Francisco and Oakland haven’t fully recovered. New census estimates show which California counties are losing residents This is how California cities ranked on the study’s downtown recovery analysis:2nd: Bakersfield: 118%, Exceeded pre-pandemic foot traffic levels3rd: Fresno: 115%, Exceeded pre-pandemic foot traffic levels8th: San Diego: 93% of pre-pandemic foot traff...

Woman Killed, 3 Injured in Solo-Car Crash on Sunset Boulevard [Hollywood, CA]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:00:47 GMT

Woman Killed in Fiery Single-Vehicle Accident near La Cienega BoulevardHOLLYWOOD, CA (April 26, 2023) – Early Monday morning, one woman was killed and three were hurt in a solo-car crash on Sunset Boulevard.The incident happened around 2:30 a.m., at the 8200 block of Sunset Boulevard near La Cienega Boulevard on April 3d.According to reports, the driver of a Tesla X was traveling at a high rate of speed and crashed in the area. Upon impact, the vehicle became engulfed in flames which caused fatal injuries to a female passenger.In addition, medics transported two other female passengers for treatment of various injuries. Another driver then took the driver to a nearby hospital for further treatment.Emergency crews closed off the surrounding area of Sunset Boulevard for a brief time during cleanup and preliminary duties. Those with further information about the solo-car crash on Sunset Boulevard should contact local authorities immediately.Once available, further details will be...

gocoffeego.com: How Passion Drives the Enduring Specialty Coffee Movement

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:00:47 GMT

If you find yourself living life at a rapid pace, and in need of slowing things down, enjoying a good cup of coffee can offer a great start.Brew some coffee. Enjoy the aroma. Take a seat. Pour a cup.Whether you’re starting your day with a first cuppa, taking a mid-afternoon break or winding down with a post-dinner refresher, a coffee, espresso, cappuccino or latte can create a space that’s just for you.The toned-down pace afforded by a cup of caffeine also reflects the origins of the Specialty Coffee Movement.“Specialty Coffee is produced with love and care,”said Elise Papazian, co-founder of San Francisco-based GoCoffeeGo.com. “It can never be rushed.“It’s all about high quality and takes a lot of effort, starting at the farm level with the best product. It is about the best soil, the best climate and how it is handled and sorted. Only the sweetest and ripest coffee cherries are picked. Waiting, caring and babying these plants is essential—and it takes time. The best coffee roaster...