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Mitt Romney won’t seek reelection in 2024, marking end to decadeslong political career

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:17:53 GMT

Utah Republican Sen. Mitt Romney said Wednesday that he will not run for reelection, opting to exit the political stage after a two-decade career in public service that included the 2012 Republican GOP nomination for president and a term as Massachusetts governor.The 76-year-old made the announcement in a video statement in which he noted that he would be in his mid-80s at the end of another six-year Senate term and said the country is ready for younger politicians.“Frankly, it’s time for a new generation of leaders,” he said. “They’re the ones that need to make the decisions that will shape the world they will be living in.As the GOP’s 2016 nominee for the White House, Romney campaigned across America as a buttoned-up former Massachusetts governor and private equity executive. But with Donald Trump’s populist rise as the party’s dominant figure, Romney’s brand of Republicanism shifted from establishment to outlier. He was the only GOP member of Congress to vote to convict Donald Tr...

Rays tip Twins in ninth on Randy Arozarena home run

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:17:53 GMT

Randy Arozarena hit a solo home run off Griffin Jax in the ninth innings as the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Twins, 5-4, in front of an announced crowd of 18,342 at Target Field on Wednesday.Matt Wallner and Kyle Farmer hit back-to-back solo home runs for the Twins, and Max Kepler tied the score with a two-run triple in the fifth inning, but Jax ended a streak of four consecutive scoreless innings from Twins relievers with two out in the ninth.Jax had a 2-2 count on Arozarena, after a pair of swings and misses, when a high, inside sweeper got away from him. Arozarena hit the next pitch an estimated 448 into the third deck in left field with two out in the ninth.The Twins, who started the day 7½ games up on second place Cleveland in the American League Central, fell to 1-5 this season against the AL wild card leaders.The Rays hit starter Dallas Keuchel hard, peppering him with six hits and drawing three walks in the right-hander’s four innings. Oslevis Basabe’s fielder’s choice grounder s...

U Albany economist says inflation relief ahead

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:17:53 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — A rise in the consumer price index has continued fears of inflation, so what does this mean for the average consumer? The consumer price index measures the costs of goods and services in the country. Since last month, prices rose 0.6 percent that's higher than economists predicted. One expert NEWS 10 spoke with says relief is coming. MORE NEWS from NEWS10What’s causing the consumer price index to rise? The government blames those high gas prices this summer, some of which broke the $4 dollar per gallon mark. Professor Kajal Lahiri at SUNY Albany says though things look rough, we are generally in good shape, thanks to the feds tactics of raising interest rates. “What the federal reserve has been able to do this time is landing at softly . We haven't had the recession” the economics professor told NEWS 10's Zion Decoteau. He says though consumers might hate the higher interest rates, the measures are economically necessary and only temporary.As for what the ave...

Warren County sex offender pleads guilty to child pornography charge

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:17:53 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On Wednesday, a registered sex offender pleaded guilty to possessing child pornography. Peter Bratis, 43, of Chestertown, admitted to storing images depicting minors engaged in sexually explicit conduct on a Google Drive account between February 24, 2021, and August 4, 2022. Get the latest news, weather, and sports delivered right to your inbox! Bratis was previously convicted of second-degree rape. He faces at least ten years and up to 20 years in prison. Sentencing is scheduled for January 12, 2024. The case was investigated by Homeland Security Investigations. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Emmet O’Hanlon and Joseph Hartunian prosecuted this case as part of Project Safe Childhood. 

Final regulations in place for adult-use cannabis market

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:17:53 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y.(NEWS10)-- In less than a month, people across the state will be able for to apply for all tiers of marijuana licenses-- from growing, distributing, and selling. The final adult-use regulations were approved this week by the New York State Cannabis Control Board. New Yorkers who want to apply for general licenses starting October 4th, can file their applications through the New York Business Express Platform. "There’s going to be a very limited amount of time in which to apply," said Lauren Ruduck, Managing Principal of Rudick Law Group. "As of now it looks like there will just be a 60 day window within which to apply, so we’re certainly encouraging everyone to get their ducks in a row." Rudick said the announcement of general licensing applications is causing mixed reactions. "A big deal at yesterday‘s meeting was a lot of talk about the registered organizations or medical marijuana organizations—- their ability to enter into the adult-use market, which is quite controv...

Who's playing at Lake George Jazz on the Lake fest

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:17:53 GMT

LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (NEWS10) - This weekend, the lake air fills with music, as the Jazz at the Lake festival comes to the village of Lake George. Organized by the Lake George Arts Project, the festival is a three-day extravaganza of free jazz music, all located at the Shepard Park Amphitheater. Food vendors dot the park, with more options available in town. Get the latest news, weather, and sports delivered right to your inbox! The festival is held rain or shine, with the Lake George High School auditorium used as a rain location. While free music comes to the park every day, some other performances can be seen at local venues in the village. All performances are held at Shepard Park unless listed otherwise. This year's Jazz at the Lake schedule includes:Friday, Sept. 15Endea Owens & The Cookout6 p.m.Jazz Around Town7:30 p.m.Scott Hopkins Trio at GaslightHeard at The BarnsiderRia Curley, Chuck Lamb & the Curley Lamb Nu-Soul-Jaz Project at Caldwell Lake George LibraryDylan P...

Dr. urges getting new COVID shot amid healthcare worker shortage

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:17:53 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- New Yorkers will be able to get the new COVID-19 vaccine by the end of the week, according to state officials. A Capital Region doctor explains the new shot comes at a crucial time for overwhelmed and understaffed healthcare facilities. Get the latest news, weather, and sports delivered right to your inbox! “There is a healthcare worker shortage nationally. You could say globally, even," said Dr. Christopher Guzda, Regional Medical Director of Emergency Medicine at St. Peter’s Health Partners.According to Dr. Guzda, respiratory season could pose a challenge to an already stressed facility.“By not having the appropriate staffing numbers, we’re not able to open up full capacity at a hospital," Dr. Guzda said. "During respiratory season, if we see an increase in respiratory cases that require admission, that’ll further strain our system.”That’s why he urges you to only go to the emergency room if you’re experiencing severe respiratory symptoms, chest pain, or...

Shen pushes past Averill Park despite Pietrafesa's gritty effort in goal

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:17:53 GMT

AVERILL PARK, N.Y. (NEWS10) — For the first 40 minutes of Tuesday night's game, the Averill Park girls soccer team managed to hold Shen, the reigning runner-up in Class AA, scoreless, backed by a Warrior-like effort from sophomore goalkeeper Gianna Pietrafesa. Get the latest news, weather, and sports delivered right to your inbox! But like all great teams, Shen and head coach Holli Nirsberger made the necessary halftime adjustments, and the Plainsmen came alive in the second half, recording two unanswered goals to secure their first win of the season, knocking off the Warriors 2-0 in Averill Park.Shen junior forward Rachel Chen broke free for a left-footed strike, scoring the go-ahead, and ultimately game-winning goal in the second half. Senior midfielder/forward Anna Burdick provided some insurance minutes later, netting the Plainsmen's second goal of the game.Pietrafesa recorded 10 saves in net, including a sequence of back-to-back diving saves in the first half on a Shen free k...

Man sentenced in violent Hazelwood encounter leading to shots fired

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:17:53 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - A man has been sentenced to decades behind bars in connection with a violent encounter that led to shots fired last year in Hazelwood. Quintin Warren, 34, was sentenced to 30 years in prison over unlawful use of a weapon and armed criminal action charges. The investigation dates back to June 18, 2022. Father of teen killed in crash wants more transparency from police Investigators say Warren stole money from a woman near a park in Hazelwood while she was in her car. As he took off with the cash in his vehicle, the woman and another person inside the car followed him. Shortly after that, shots were fired from the suspect vehicle, and gunfire struck the victim's car. Hazelwood police stopped Warren's vehicle shortly after the shots fired as the vehicle matched a description. Police found a weapon inside his car and shell casings nearby that were consistent with the weapon. Investigators say a Ring video was also helpful in the investigation. Close ...

Missouri court upholds state Senate districts in the first test of revised redistricting rules

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:17:53 GMT

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri judge has upheld the constitutionality of the state's Senate districts in a case that provided the first legal test of revised redistricting criteria approved by voters.Cole County Circuit Judge Jon Beetem rejected claims that the Senate map unlawfully divided certain local governments into multiple Senate districts, but an attorney said Wednesday that his clients are considering an appeal.“We are concerned that the ruling announces a new and incorrect standard that could affect redistricting for a long time," said attorney Chuck Hatfield, who represents voters who sued. “So this seems like a good candidate for a Supreme Court appeal.”Missouri is one of about 20 states with ongoing litigation stemming from redistricting that occurred after the 2020 census. Many of those cases allege the districts put voters of minority races or political parties at a disadvantage.In Missouri, two separate bipartisan citizen commissi...