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A cut of sports gambling taxes may not be enough to appease horse tracks

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:11 GMT

Senate Democrats are betting that cutting horseracing tracks in on some of the revenue from sports wagering will bring the political support needed to approve a broad expansion of gambling in Minnesota.Lawmakers have debated legalized sports betting for years, but it’s been a bit of a sleeper issue during this year’s legislative session with Democrats in control of state government with a long list of priorities.A bill that would legalize sports gambling was modified Wednesday by the Senate state government committee to funnel as much as 30 percent of the tax revenue from the new wagering into an economic development fund to aid the horseracing industry.“It recognizes that a new form of gambling, like mobile sports betting, may have a negative impact on horse breading and racing,” Sen. Matt Klein, DFL-Mendota Heights, who is the primary sponsor of the bill in the Senate, said about the recent changes.Klein said he hoped earmarking gambling tax revenue to help...

Vikings add depth through NFL’s International Player Pathway Program

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:11 GMT

As a part of the NFL’s International Player Pathway Program, the Vikings added former SMU outside linebacker Junior Aho.The 6-foot-2, 260-pound Aho grew up in Nice, France, attended New Mexico Military Institute, then settled in at SMU. He finished his collegiate career with the Mustangs, totaling 43 tackles, 5 sacks, and 7 1/2 tackles for loss across 25 games.The other teams participating in the program this season include the Chicago Bears, Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers from the NFC North, and the Denver Broncos, Kansas City Chiefs, Las Vegas Raiders and Los Angeles Chargers from the AFC West.All teams will carry these players on their roster until the end of training camp. If the players don’t make the active roster, they are eligible for an international player practice squad exemption, which grants the teams an extra practice squad member.Since being launched in 2017, the NFL’s International Player Pathway program has helped increase the number of intern...

HUD allocates $34 million toward affordable housing in New York

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:11 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On May 4, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) allocated $34.7 million to New York from the nation's Housing Trust Fund (HTF). HTF is an affordable housing program that bolsters existing federal, state, and local efforts to increase and maintain the supply of quality, safe, and sanitary housing for very low-income households, including families dealing with homelessness. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! HUD allocated a total of $382 million through HTF nationwide. Affordable housing planners will use these funds for activities such as property acquisition, development costs, demolition, financing costs, and relocation assistance. “New York is facing a housing crisis, and the Housing Trust Fund provides funding that contributes to available federal, state, and local resources to increase and preserve the supply of decent, safe, and sanitary affordable housing,” said Alicka Ampry...

Tricked into paying TurboTax? Here's how you might get money for it

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:11 GMT

NEW YORK (WETM) - New Yorkers who were tricked into paying TurboTax for seemingly free tax services are set to get their share of a $141 million settlement with the company. New York Attorney General Letitia James announced that checks will be going out to New Yorkers throughout May 2023 if they were part of the settlement. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! More than 176,000 people in the Empire State are set to receive over $5.4 million of the larger settlement. The announcement said the individual amounts will vary, but most people are expected to get around $30; those who paid for TurboTax for three years could get up to $85.The AG's office announced the multi-state settlement in 2022, saying TurboTax owner Intuit deceived 4.4 million low-income Americans and tricked them into paying for free tax services. People who are part of the case will be contacted by email about their individual checks and may see the money startin...

Juried art show opens Saturday at The Hyde

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:11 GMT

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - This weekend, the Hyde Collection in Glens Falls takes part in an important tradition. The museum will welcome the works of students from schools around not just Glens Falls, but five counties, to its halls. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The Hyde Collection's annual Juried Art Show opens on Saturday, May 6. Art comes in from high schools across Warren, Washington, Saratoga, Hamilton, and Essex counties, to be reviewed by a jury of art professionals - and seen by all who come to visit.“The High School Juried Art Show is an amazing opportunity for area high school student artists to learn and experience the finer points of a professional competitive exhibition process," said Hyde Collection Education and Engagement Curator Katelyn Foley. "As one of the nation’s longest-running high school juried shows, we are proud to continue providing this opportunity for our region’s amazing young artists.” S...

Police investigate fatal crash in Queensbury

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:11 GMT

QUEENSBURY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Law enforcement is investigating a fatal crash that occurred late Wednesday night on Quaker Road. Police say, Nicholas J. Canning, 33, succumbed to injuries sustained in the crash. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Preliminary investigations determined that Michael Campbell II, 39, of Granville, was driving eastbound on Quaker Road in a 2018 Ford F-150. Campbell crossed the center lane and struck a 2005 GMC Safari operated by Canning head-on.Police arrested Campbell for driving while intoxicated. A chemical test determined his BAC to be 0.13%. Campbell faces charges of Vehicular Manslaughter in the Second Degree and Driving While Intoxicated. He was placed in police lockup pending arraignment.

Columbia County offers free car seat inspections

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:11 GMT

HUDSON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Columbia County is providing two upcoming free car seat checks by certified child passenger safety technicians in Hudson and Ghent. The checks are part of a year-round safety initiative, where technicians can provide education on how to choose and properly install the appropriate seat depending on a child’s age and size and the vehicle. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Those who cannot attend this free car seat check event can make an appointment with a local fitting station. The free events are:May 6 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Hudson Junior/Senior High School, 215 Harry Howard Ave, HudsonFor more information, contact Lt. Mishanda Franklin at (518) 828-3388 or at [email protected] 13 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Mother's Day Marketplace - Ghent VFW, 2237 Route 66, GhentFor more information, contact Sgt. Jason Garvey at (518) 828-3344 or at [email protected].

Flaherty departs early, Cardinals behind big in series finale with Angels

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:11 GMT

ST. LOUIS - It appears things are getting a little harder before they get any easier for a struggling St. Louis Cardinals squad, already down 10-2 in Thursday's series finale against the Los Angeles Angels. The Cardinals enter Thursday on a five-game losing streak, having dropped 11 of their last 13 contests. They now carry the National League’s worst record (10-21) a little more than a month into the season. RELATED - Oli Marmol defends costly bullpen decision, claims Cardinals team more frustrated than fans Thursday's starting pitcher Jack Flaherty departed after just 2.1 innings pitched with the bases loaded and the Cardinals trailing 7-2. Three more runs scored, marking the first time he has allowed 10 earned runs in an MLB start. Flaherty also exited after a look from the Cardinals medical staff. He is possibly dealing with a hand issue after attempting to field a hard-hit ground ball, according to Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. The Cardinals have not yet annou...

New Aldi store opens in St. Charles

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:11 GMT

ST. CHARLES, Mo – A new Aldi grocery store opened in St. Charles today at 9 a.m. The store will be open every day from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. at 1095 Regency Parkway in St. Charles.During the opening weekend, May 4–7, shoppers can also enter a sweepstakes for a chance to win a $500 Aldi gift card.Rob Jeffries, O’Fallon regional vice president for Aldi said, “We have served this community for more than 17 years and are excited to continue to offer St. Charles residents an affordable way of shopping.” 

Snakes in the walls: A slithery surprise for a Centennial home buyer, a month after closing

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:55:11 GMT

After looking at homes for a few weeks, Amber Hall walked into a four-bedroom, two-bathroom home in Centennial and she knew it was the one. She could see her two children and two dogs loving the backyard and location, but never expected the home was already occupied by unwanted guests.Related ArticlesNews | Hunting, conservation groups back cuts in big-game licenses to help herds recover News | Conservation coalition camera captures covert crane customs News | Spring is shearing season on the Western Slope, Colorado’s sheep farming hub News | There’s a new 7,700 pound elephant in town at the Denver Zoo News | Denver Animal Shelter sees alarming increase in number of dogs surrendered “I was trying to unpack, and my dog crouched down and he started walking over here really slow,” said Hall, pointing to a door along the back wall of her garage that leads to the yard. “I came ov...