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NYS eyes SUNY campuses to house migrants

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 06:41:01 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)--With more migrants expected to come to New York, questions on where to house them remain. One option could be SUNY Campuses. New York City currently has more 41,000 asylum seekers with about 15 more buses of migrants on their way. With New York City at capacity, Governor Hochul’s team is now searching for all available state properties for housing.In an interview with NY1 on Wednesday she said, "Clearly a SUNY campus lends itself to immediate help, but long-term, we have to have it free by August. So, what happens in August? So these are the questions we're asking right now. We are looking at every possible property in the State of New York to help have a relief valve for the City of New York."SUNY stated, "At Governor Hochul’s direction, we are assessing whether there are SUNY resources available to help with the arrival of asylum seekers."“First of all, I think it’s a big mistake. It’s very disturbing," said Republican Assemblyman Chris Tauge. “This whole pr...

Mike Epps coming to Albany Funny Bone

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 06:41:01 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Albany Funny Bone has announced they will be hosting comedian Mike Epps for multiple performances. The first show is scheduled for June 24. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The veteran comedian is known for his stand up and his many comedy collaborations. Epps is also quite famous for his many appearances acting in comedic films and shows, including "Next Friday", "The Upshaws", "Roll Bounce" and "The Hangover Part III". Epps will be in Albany on June 24 and June 25. Each evening will feature two performances. Carnival opens at Cook Park in Colonie For tickets and more information, visit Albany Funny Bone.

A bill to seal criminal records hangs in limbo in NYS

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 06:41:01 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (WTEN) -- For years, advocates have been pushing for The Clean Slate Act, a bill that would automatically seal criminal records three years after sentencing for misdemeanors and after seven years for felonies. It would not apply to sex crimes. Our Capitol Correspondent, Amal Tlaige spoke with those for and against the bill.  Alleged Kaylin Gillis shooter indicted for second-degree murder "I don’t want anyone to ever forget who they were and what they did to my child, to my family. They took my son away from me, they took my son away from my husband, they took a brother away from three other brothers," said Donna Nolan, who's son Mike Nolan was murdered at 23 years-old in a drive-by shooting in Yonkers in 2015. Four people were involved in his murder, and one has completely served his jail time. Nolan says Victims Rights New York and other organizations have had many conversations with lawmakers discussing opposition to the bill. "They can’t just make it about low leve...

Slingerlands man accused of sexually abusing a child

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 06:41:01 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Slingerlands man was arrested on Wednesday on one count of aggravated sexual abuse of a child. Daniel Fuino, 73, appeared in court on Thursday and was ordered detained after reserving his right to seek a detention hearing at a later date. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Fuino is accused of repeatedly molesting a child over the last 11 months, beginning when the child was 6. Fuino babysat the child at his home and took her to Atlantic City, New Jersey, on weekends when her mother was at work.According to the criminal complaint, during the trips to Atlantic City, Fuino photographed the child’s genitals, digitally penetrated her, and forced the girl to perform oral sex on him. Law enforcement recovered images from Fuino's electronic devices of the victim that depicted some of the abuse.  Greene County declares State of Emergency The victim reported the abuse to her school last week following a pres...

Greene County declares State of Emergency

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 06:41:01 GMT

CATSKILL, NY (NEWS10) -- Greene County has declared a State of Emergency. County Legislature Chairman Patrick Linger announced that the decision is effective as of May 17. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Greene County has stated that the State of Emergency has been proclaimed due to failed federal polices, in tandem with New York City mismanaging and underestimating the impact of inviting asylum seekers to the city. The county said this has resulted in New York City planning to relocate many migrants and asylum seekers to counties outside of and nearby the city, which includes Greene County. The county says they are incapable of receiving and sustaining the volume of migrants or asylum seekers that New York City intends on delivering. Greene County is already facing significant shortages of housing, medical care and transportation, as well as a growing homeless population. Alleged Kaylin Gillis shooter indicted for se...

Ferguson Home Depot parking lot shooting under investigation

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 06:41:01 GMT

FERGUSON, Mo. - Police are investigating a shooting in the parking lot of a Home Depot store in the 10900 block New Halls Ferry Road. Officers were called to the scene at around 10:45 a.m. because of several 911 calls about gunfire in the area.Ferguson Police arriving on the scene were told that two men had been involved in the shooting. The suspects ran off after the gunfire erupted. No victims were found at the scene."Our investigators are diligently reviewing the available surveillance footage and following up on leads. The safety and security of our community is our utmost priority and we are committed to ensuring that such incidents are thoroughly investigated," states Chief Doyle.Officers collected evidence from the parking lot, including shell casings, and a discarded gun. They were told that one man ran eastbound on Old Halls Ferry and the other man ran south on New Halls Ferry. They were not found after a search of the area.Police are asking for the public's help in this in...

Several Missouri universities share new tuition plans

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 06:41:01 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- Several Missouri universities have released their tuition structures for the 2023-2024 school year.The University of Missouri Board of Curators approved tuition and fees for the 2023-24 academic year, implementing a new structure to enhance predictability and reduce student debt. The differential tuition model eliminates course fees and provides clarity on program costs. In-N-Out Burger poised for major expansion, including in Missouri “We already have the highest graduation rates among all public universities in Missouri and the new tuition structure will enable our students to complete their undergraduate degrees sooner, thereby reducing cost of attendance. I'm so proud that our graduates have a 95% placement rate, one of the highest in the country," states Mun Choi, president of the University of Missouri.The University of Missouri-Columbia and Missouri University of Science and Technology will introduce plateau rates for undergraduates, encouraging faster graduati...

Beware: Bear spotted in Jefferson County, Missouri

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 06:41:01 GMT

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Mo. -- A bear was spotted in a yard outside of Festus, Missouri Wednesday. The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office says that Missourians should be bear-aware as the spring turns to summer.Human and bear interactions can have serious consequences. Try to avoid bears, if possible. Never corner them and make sure they have an escape route. Trending -- Three Missouri cities make ‘Best Places to Live’ list The Missouri Department of Conservation also says that you should never feed a bear. This may cause them to lose their fear of humans and encourage them to explore places like campsites and homes. It can also make them aggressive if they don't get the food they're looking for. This can be dangerous for everyone.Missouri has a growing bear population. The state started to allow a limited hunting season in 2021. The deadline for applications is May 31.

Silver Dollar City objected to giving investigators train crash info

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 06:41:01 GMT

BRANSON, Mo. - In the months following the crash on Silver Dollar City's train ride, KOLR 10 Investigates has learned the theme park delayed handing over critical safety information to state investigators.Silver Dollar City reported that the derailment, which happened on one of the park's slowest rides, injured seven people including six guests and an employee. But KOLR 10 Investigates spoke to another passenger who says their injuries were never officially documented.Injured in the AftermathAdam Swenka reports hurting his wrist while catching passengers jumping from the train cars that crashed, but that injury doesn't show up on incident reports."The mentality I had was…there's no way someone didn't die based on what I saw and the screaming," said Swenka.No one died in the derailment, but the incident was traumatic for some passengers. Swenka and his wife took their infant on the Frisco Silver Dollar Line thinking the 13 mile-per-hour locomotive was baby-friendly."She was just a co...

Driver, passenger die in vehicle crash in Denver near City Park

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 06:41:01 GMT

A driver and a passenger are dead after a Thursday morning single-vehicle crash in Denver.#TRAFFIC: #DPD is investigating a traffic crash with serious injuries involving a motorist who struck a pole at 17th & Josephine. That intersection is closed for the investigation. Alternate routes are advised. #Denver pic.twitter.com/FUcbVtzlWE— Denver Police Dept. (@DenverPolice) May 18, 2023The crash happened at East 17th Avenue and Josephine Street, near City Park, when the driver struck a pole, the Denver Police Department said in a 8:37 a.m. tweet.At 2:08 p.m. police said on Twitter that both the driver and passenger in the crash have died.A police investigation into the crash is ongoing. The Denver Office of the Medical Examiner will release the names of the two people after their families have been notified.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | 19-year-old charged with vehicular homicide after fatal crash on U.S. 85 in Brighton Crime and Public Safety | ...