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Schenectady makes final adjustments to the budget, which include exemptions and drones

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:50:25 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — After weeks of negotiations, the city of Schenectady has a budget. On Tuesday night, the council needed only 11 minutes to make some final adjustments before the end of the year. The first was approving the new annual income amount for tax exemptions, which sets a discount on property taxes depending on one’s income. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! “It’s really important,” Marion Porterfield, Schenectady City Council President, said. “We haven’t done this since 2009. And this is specifically for people with lower income or seniors. So when people’s income increased through social security, it knocked some people out of getting that exemption.”Last year, state officials increased one of the tax income brackets to $50,000. So, it was a matter of adjusting to match the state changes.“We went to our city assessor, and she came to us with some numbers and gave us a recommendation on what we should do ito increase...

Shot fired during struggle over Jefferson County deputy’s gun

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:50:25 GMT

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Mo. – A Jefferson County deputy was injured Tuesday evening after an altercation with a man.The incident occurred around 4:45 p.m. in the 1400 block of Harness Road, approximately eight miles south of Festus.The deputy, who has not been identified, was sent to Harness Road to investigate a possible stolen vehicle out of Crystal City. While checking out the vehicle, the deputy encountered a person.The sheriff’s department claims an altercation happened over the deputy’s weapon. A single shot was fired during the altercation, but it’s unclear who fired the shot.The bullet missed both the deputy and the suspect. They’re both being treated for minor injuries.

Pistons lose NBA single-season record 27 straight games, falling to Nets 118-112

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:50:25 GMT

DETROIT — The Detroit Pistons have made NBA history.Detroit became the league’s first team to lose 27 straight games in a season, falling 118-112 to the Brooklyn Nets on Tuesday night.The Nets beat the Pistons on Saturday in Brooklyn, handing them their 26th consecutive defeat to match the 2010-11 Cleveland Cavaliers and 2013-14 Philadelphia 76ers for the most losses in a row within one season.Detroit no longer shares the unwanted mark.Next up is the overall record of 28 straight losses, set by the Philadelphia 76ers from late in the 2014-15 season through early 2015-16.At least matching the record seems likely with a game Thursday night against the NBA-leading Boston Celtics on the road.The game against Brooklyn, like the season, started with some hope.Detroit led 9-1 and had a 14-point lead in the first quarter before poor shooting, defense coupled with turnovers paved the way for Brooklyn to extend the Motor City’s misery.The Nets outscored the Pistons by 13 in the second q...

Suspects wanted for setting stolen boat on fire behind Corona supermarket

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:50:25 GMT

Police are searching for suspects who allegedly stole a boat and set it on fire in a Corona parking lot.On Dec. 11, Corona police responded to reports of a boat fire behind a Von’s supermarket at 369 Magnolia Avenue sound 4:10 p.m.Arriving officers found the 23-foot boat engulfed in flames. Authorities discovered the boat had been reported stolen from a Corona residence.The suspects fled the scene of the fire before officers could arrive.Witnesses told police they saw three Hispanic male suspects inside a pickup truck that was parked at the Von’s gas station minutes before the blaze. One of the suspects reportedly had facial tattoos.Surveillance video from nearby traffic cameras captured the suspects' vehicle towing the boat eastbound on Ontario Avenue about 15-20 minutes before the fire was ignited. L.A. County hospital seeks help identifying hit-and-run patient Surveillance video captured a suspect truck towing a stolen boat moments before it was found engulfed in flames in Coro...

Car catches fire in eastbound Caldecott Tunnel

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:50:25 GMT

ORINDA — An eastbound car caught fire Tuesday afternoon at the Caldecott Tunnel, causing backups in both directions.The fire at the left bore of the Caldecott Tunnel resulted in the bore being shut down. Though the fire occurred on eastbound Highway 24, motorists were backed up in both directions as westbound travelers slowed to get a look at the incident, authorities said.Caltrans issued a warning to motorists to expect delays in both directions until further notice.The fire’s cause remains under investigation.

The 10 most expensive homes that reported sold in San Jose the week of Dec. 18

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:50:25 GMT

A house that sold for $3.1 million tops the list of the most expensive residential real estate sales in San Jose in the past week.In total, 16 residential real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $2 million, $1,060 per square foot.The prices in the list below concern real estate sales where the title was recorded during the week of Dec. 18 even if the property may have been sold earlier.10. $1.7 million, single-family house in the 5000 block of Yucatan WayThe property in the 5000 block of Yucatan Way in San Jose has new owners. The price was $1,715,000. The house was built in 1967 and has a living area of 2,030 square feet. The price per square foot is $845. The house features four bedrooms and three bathrooms.Yucatan Way9. $1.8 million, single-family home in the 4400 block of Bald Eagle WayThe sale of the single-family house in the 4400 block of Bald Eagle Way, San Jose, has been finalized. The price was $1,760,000, and the new owne...

BART delay at Embarcadero due to body found on train

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:50:25 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- There was a major BART delay at the Embarcadero Station in the East Bay direction on Tuesday due to a body being found on a train, BART confirmed to KRON4. Trains were running through the station while the situation was being resolved. The station has since reopened. The coroner's office was called to the scene to investigate. There is no indication of foul play, BART said. "The station just reopened so we’re recovering. A person who was deceased was found on a train, no indication of foul play," BART said. Calm before the storm: Officials urge storm prep as wet, unsettled weather returns In other commuter news, a car fire near the Caldecott Tunnel was snarling eastbound traffic. Drivers were advised to seek alternate routes.This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

El nuevo puente de Vietnam es para besarse, no para cruzar

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:50:25 GMT

(CNN) — Hay un nuevo lugar en Vietnam perfecto para tomarse selfis: lleva por nombre “Puente del Beso” y allí las parejas pueden compartir un momento romántico con la puesta de sol de fondo.El puente, que se presentó la semana pasada, es fruto de la colaboración entre el arquitecto italiano Marco Casamonti y el promotor turístico de lujo Sun Group. Está situado en la isla vietnamita de Phu Quoc, famosa por sus hermosas playas.Tiene una longitud de más de 800 metros y consta de dos mitades separadas.Kim Phuc, “la niña del napalm en Vietnam”, extiende mensaje de paz con la versión en español de su libro “La ruta del fuego”El diseño del puente se inspiró en el clásico fresco de Miguel Ángel “La Creación de Adán” que se encuentra en la Capilla Sixtina: al igual que los dedos índices en el cuadro, las dos mitades del puente no llegan a tocarse.Las secciones norte y sur están separadas por apenas 30 centímetros. Esto significa que los amantes de los besos ten...

La Marina de Estados Unidos intercepta múltiples drones y misiles sobre el mar Rojo lanzados desde Yemen durante un periodo de 10 horas, según el Comando Central

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:50:25 GMT

(CNN) — La Marina de Estados Unidos interceptó una serie de drones y misiles sobre el mar Rojo que se dispararon desde Yemen durante un periodo de 10 horas este martes, según el Comando Central de EE.UU.Los proyectiles disparados por los hutíes, un grupo que Irán respalda en Yemen, incluyó 12 drones de ataque unidireccional, tres misiles balísticos antibuque y dos misiles de crucero de ataque terrestre que se lanzaron sobre el sur del mar Rojo, dijo el Comando Central en un comunicado publicado en las redes sociales.¿Por qué el mar Rojo, asediado por los hutíes, es tan importante para el mundo?Los lanzamientos comenzaron aproximadamente a las 6:30 a.m., hora local, y se extendieron hasta la tarde. No se produjeron daños en los buques de la zona ni se registraron heridos, según el Comando Central.El USS Laboon, un destructor de la clase Arleigh Burke, y aviones de combate F/A-18 del Eisenhower Carrier Strike Group, derribaron los drones y misiles, añadió.Análisis: Cómo los buqu...

Detroit Pistons set an NBA record for the longest losing streak in a season at 27 games, falling 118-112 to the Nets

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:50:25 GMT

DETROIT (AP) — Detroit Pistons set an NBA record for the longest losing streak in a season at 27 games, falling 118-112 to the Nets.Source