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Jury selection underway in Ed Burke corruption trial

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:44:36 GMT

CHICAGO — Jury selection is underway Monday in the federal corruption trial of Chicago's longest-serving former alderman — Ed Burke.Among the questions jurors will decide is whether Burke, 79, allegedly used his power amassed during his 54-year career representing the 14th Ward to illegally steer business toward his own law firm.Burke arrived to the Dirksen Federal Building just before 8:45 a.m. Monday and went to a courtroom on the 25th floor where jury selection is taking place.He is facing charges of racketeering, bribery and extortion. Burke's co-defendants are Peter Andrews, a longtime political aide, and Charles Cui, a real estate developer.Potential jurors are answering questions from the judge and attorneys Monday and 12 will be selected.Burke is specifically accused of withholding city permits to strong arm developers and businesses into using his private law firm — which handled tax appeals. The career of Ed Burke: Power personified It's been nearly five years since the...

Trump clashes with New York judge as fraud trial devolves into chaos: Live updates

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:44:36 GMT

Former President Trump clashed frequently with the judge overseeing his New York fraud trial as the former president took the witness stand earlier Monday.Trump's highly-anticipated testimony grew chaotic, with the judge asking Trump's attorney to take control of his client. The former president also ticked off his political grievances from the witness stand, to which the judge responded that the court hearing was "not a political rally."The trial puts Trump's long storied career as a real estate mogul and business executive in major jeopardy. At stake are Trump's business licenses and the potential for him to lose control of some of his most famed properties. Follow below for live updates from The Hill's Ella Lee in New York.

Albany restaurant, The Delaware, sets opening date

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:44:36 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Delaware Restaurant & Bar has set its official opening date. The restaurant will be opening for dinner on Friday, November 17. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The restaurant is in the former The Kitchen Table space at 300 Delaware Avenue in Albany. The Kitchen Table, previously known as New World Bistro Bar, permanently closed its doors in July 2022 as the owners decided to retire.The Delaware is owned by Daley Hospitality Group, who also own a catering business, Daley’s On Yates in Schenectady, Daley’s On Crooked Lake in Averill Park. The group also owns the ice cream stand The Snowman in Lansingburgh. Inside The Galway Local, the community’s new grocery store and café The head chef of The Delaware is Elliott Vogel, who is also the head chef at Daley’s on Yates. The menu includes soups, salads, pasta, oysters, ribs, beef wellington, Cornish hen, pork tenderloin, scallops, burgers, and more.Yo...

VSP: Bennington inmate stole medication from medical room

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:44:36 GMT

SPRINGFIELD, Vt. (NEWS10) -- An inmate at the Southern State Correction Center in Springfield, Vermont, was found in possession of several controlled substances missing from the center's medical room. Louis Tobin, 36, of Bennington, was issued a citation. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Vermont State Police say a joint investigation with the Vermont State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation and staff members from the Vermont Department of Corrections was conducted after several missing medications were reported from a medical room. Police say the investigation found Tobin entered the medical room in the "GHI" wing of the prison after finding an unsecured door. He was then found in possession of the controlled substances.Tobin remains in custody due to existing matters not related to this charge.

Gov. Hochul launches bridge strike prevention campaign

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:44:36 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (WTEN) -- Governor Kathy Hochul announced the launch of a new campaign to prevent and raise awareness of bridge strikes in New York. Between 2021 and 2022, 808 bridge strikes were reported across the state. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! As part of the program, state police will be coordinating enforcement details with local commercial vehicle inspectors and patrolling areas of known bridge hits with a goal of preventing overpass collisions. In conjunction with police, the Department of Transportation will be raising awareness through social media with their "Check Your Height, Know It's Right" campaign, in an effort to remind drivers that it is their responsibility to know their vehicle height and to avoid bridges that their vehicles are too tall for. “Bridge strikes are potentially hazardous to motorists and first responders and have caused needless inconveniences for local communities – but these incidents are...

Suspect flees after chase in Troy, police searching

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:44:36 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Police are currently searching for a suspect in a car chase in Troy who fled their vehicle on foot near the Uncle Sam Bikeway. Police say there is no reason to believe there is any threat to the public at this point. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! According to New York State Police, around 8:51 Monday morning, police tried to pull over a car on State Route 40 in Easton. The car failed to comply, prompting a car chase.The pursuit ended near Northern Drive in Troy when the suspect drove their car onto the Uncle Sam Bikeway. Police say the suspect fled the moving car on foot and the car continued to roll off the bike path into a tree. Duo arrested on firearm, drug charges after Schodack traffic stop Police did not find the suspect after searching the area and are still investigating. No one was injured during the incident.

Troy-based artist coming to Lake George gallery

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:44:36 GMT

LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (NEWS10) - New artwork headed to the gallery by the shores of Lake George comes from just an hour south. An upcoming exhibit at the Lake George Arts Project features Troy-based painted Jeff Wigman. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Wigman's new exhibit, "Excelsior," comes to the Arts Project gallery at the village courthouse on Wednesday, Nov. 15. His work uses oil paints, often made by the artist himself. His subject matter varies, sharing the mission of using paint to move past words."It mixes so easily with the eye, ready to become something, making suggestions as if it has its own desires," said Wigman. "Looking closely into it shows something of the mystery of substance and representation altogether, of how the material world conspires with perception, mind, and knowledge to make up our experience.” Gingerbread competition baking on Lake George "Excelsior" will receive a grand opening reception from 4 to ...

OGS: Surplus vehicle and equipment auction in Albany

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:44:36 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The New York State Office of General Services (OGS) announced an auction of surplus vehicles, highway equipment, and other miscellaneous items on Wednesday, November 15, at 9:30 a.m. in Albany. For information on specific items and terms of sale, you may visit the OGS website, email [email protected], or call (518) 457-6335. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The auction will take place at the NYS Office of General Servies, Harriman State Office Campus Auction Lot, at 1220 Washington Avenue in Albany.

Hootie and The Blowfish performing at Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre next summer

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:44:36 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Iconic pop-rock band Hootie and The Blowfish will bring their ‘Summer Camp with Trucks' tour to Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre on Saturday, June 1 with 'Collective Soul' and Edwin McCain. Illinois AG blocks push for Metro East county to join Missouri FOX 2 is giving away a pair of tickets every day this week before they go on sale Friday. To get registered, go to the contest page of FOX2Now.com. For a bonus chance to enter, follow @FOX2Now on Instagram.

Domestic animal tests positive for plague, Larimer County officials announce

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:44:36 GMT

A domestic animal in Larimer County’s Red Feather Lakes area has tested positive for the bubonic plague, health officials announced Thursday.The Larimer County Department of Health and Environment was notified of the test results on Wednesday, Nov. 1, the department said in a Thursday news release.While the news release didn’t specify what animal tested positive, domestic animals include everything from household pets to livestock.According to the health department’s news release, infectious disease experts recommended people exposed to the infected animal for antibiotic treatment to prevent the plague from developing.A NextDoor social media notification and plague health alert signs will be posted in the general area to raise the level of awareness and ask people to take precautions to prevent plague, the news release stated.Both humans and animals can become infected with the bacterial infection without proper precautions.The disease is transmitted to humans thro...