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Agreement approved to conserve some freshwater Texas oyster species

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:10:50 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) – The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced on Tuesday it approved a 20-year agreement with the Lower Colorado River Authority to conserve "four freshwater mussel species in the lower Colorado River basin of Texas."Those conservation measures were put in place for the Texas pimpleback, Texas fawnsfoot, Texas fatmucket and Balcones spike, per a news release.Back in June, the agency put together a proposal with the LCRA to protect freshwater mussels in Texas’ lower Colorado River basin. The proposal, called the Candidate Conservation Agreement with Assurances, is an agreement between the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and landowners to help conserve habitats for at-risk species, the release states. What’s being done to save the Texas pimpleback, fawnsfoot, fatmucket and Balcones spike “We are committed to using flexibility under the Endangered Species Act to create innovative and customized conservation solutions that benefit both landowners and wildlife,” said Jeff...

Amsterdam addresses gun violence with AI technology

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:10:50 GMT

AMSTERDAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Capital Region city is taking action after two shooting incidents earlier this year rocked the municipality. The City of Amsterdam will be installing cameras at two of its parks with advanced AI technology to help people feel safe.  Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! “It's another tool we would use to help us do our job better,” said Lieutenant Joe Spencer with the Amsterdam Police Department.  He says there will be around a dozen new cameras placed at Veterans Park, where there were two shootings over the summer, and Shuttleworth Park, the scene of vandalism several months ago.But these aren’t your ordinary cameras. “It will track movement and we will be able to search for specific items that the artificial intelligence will pick up.” Spencer says the technology will help officers catch criminals. “So, let's say we had a specific vehicle description or specific clothing description for someone we wanted ...

Free car seat inspections available in Latham

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:10:50 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Certified child passenger safety technicians are offering free car seat checks on December 14 in Latham by appointment only. Those needing a car seat check but can’t attend the free events can make an appointment at a local fitting station. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! The free events are part of a yearlong safety initiative. In addition to the inspection, trained technicians will educate parents and caregivers on how to choose and properly install a child seat.The inspections will be held at New York State Police Troop G headquarters at 760 Troy Schenectady Road from 4 to 7 p.m. For more information, contact Technical Sergeant Donald Fougere at (518) 783-3258 or [email protected] National Highway Traffic Safety Administration also offers information on car seats and booster seats, including installation help and car seat recommendations. Click here for more information on upcom...

New York receives federal funding to improve Amtrak lines

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:10:50 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Amtrak has received $2 million in federal funding from the Federal Railroad Administration to improve and expand service on four local corridor projects. Work on the four corridors is expected to reduce travel times, improve safety, and enhance reliability. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! “As a lifelong Amtrak passenger, I know firsthand how crucial our public rail system is to improving the everyday lives of New Yorkers,” said Congressman Paul Tonko. “I’m thrilled to celebrate this critical infusion of funding that will enhance the safety, reliability, and speed of intercity rail service in our Capital Region and beyond.”The announcement comes off the heels of the Federal Railroad Administration's report that 44 states will receive funding to drive future passenger rail expansion. The breakdown of grants awarded to the New York State Department of Transportation is:$500,000 for the Empire Corridor project.The A...

A building block for doughnuts and more

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:10:50 GMT

By Yewande Komolafe, The New York TimesAs a young pastry cook in the early 2000s, my 2 p.m. shift at the restaurant Tatin in Baltimore would begin with a list of doughs to prepare for the next morning.I would start with ciabatta, a wet, almost runny dough with a seemingly endless pull. It would eventually be baked off, then cut into thin slices to adorn the bread baskets.The breadstick dough, a simple but dense monster, was rolled out into sheets, sprinkled with herbs and cheese, then cut and shaped into long, skinny sticks.And then there was the brioche dough, delicate yet sturdy, prickly and requiring your full attention at every step. It was one of the first bread doughs I came to really love.I can feel awe over what I enjoy about preparing rich, shape-shifting brioche dough — the bubbling and foaming of the yeast, proof of life; the stretch of the dough after a few minutes of kneading; the way the gluten strands surround the pats of softened butter, like gloved fingers wra...

CHP raid turns up $500,000 in stolen tools, home goods

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:10:50 GMT

Authorities have arrested three people and seized roughly $500,000 worth of merchandise stolen from home improvement stores in Southern California, the California Highway Patrol announced on Tuesday.54-year-old Jose Rivera, 43-year-old Fernando Hernandez, and 45-year-old Rogelio Ramirez Salgado face charges including organized retail theft, receiving stolen property and weapons-related offenses.Some of the items seized in a retail theft raid on a hardware and plumbing supply business in L.A. on Dec. 11, 2023. (CHP)Some of the items seized in a retail theft raid on a hardware and plumbing supply business in L.A. on Dec. 11, 2023. (CHP)Some of the items seized in a retail theft raid on a hardware and plumbing supply business in L.A. on Dec. 11, 2023. (CHP)Home Depot shopping bags were among the products recovered in a retail theft raid in Los Angeles on Dec. 11, 2023. (CHP)On Dec. 11, investigators assigned to CHP’s Organized Retail Crime Task Force raided a hardware and plumbing supp...

How you can help L.A. Metro prioritize its future spending

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:10:50 GMT

A new interactive tool could help shape the future of Los Angeles County's transportation system and the public is encouraged to participate in the process.The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, aka L.A. Metro, is asking for input as it develops its budget for the 2025 fiscal year. The transit agency has launched an online tool that allows users to tweak the allocation of Metro's theoretical $9.1 billion budget to prioritize (or de-prioritize) certain services.The initiative, Metro says, aims to increase education and transparency about Metro's revenue and spending, while also collecting important information about those who use or are thinking about using Metro. LA Metro increasing train frequency to address growing demand Bus service, train service, cleaning, maintenance and public safety are among the options that can be adjusted with a general guideline of staying within the existing budget parameters.Minor changes to the operations budget can slash or a...

Wu-Tang Clan announces Las Vegas residency

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:10:50 GMT

Wu-Tang may be "for the children," but it's now also for those in Sin City. The iconic New York hip-hop group announced on Tuesday that they've locked down a residency in Las Vegas. Dionne Warwick reveals feud with viral ‘Surprise Surprise’ singer "Are you ready? Wu-Tang Clan: The Saga Continues... The Las Vegas Residency," the group posted on Instagram. RZA (top) and (L-R) Young Dirty Bastard, U-God, Raekwon, Masta Killa, Cappadonna and Inspectah Deck of Wu-Tang Clan perform during a stop of the N.Y. State of Mind tour at MGM Grand Garden Arena on Oct. 21, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas will host the group's residency, which kicks off Super Bowl weekend. Vegas will be stacked and packed that weekend as the big game will be taking place at the nearby Allegiant Stadium. RZA, the group's leader whose real name is Robert Diggs, told The New York Times that this project has been in the works for five years. It als...

Lane Wireman and Seth Brown Killed in Van vs Tractor-Trailer Collision on U.S. 79 [Leon County, TX]

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:10:50 GMT

Two Passengers Pronounced Dead after Semi-Truck Crash near Farm-to-Market 39LEON COUNTY, TX (December 12, 2023) – Lane Wireman and Seth Brown died Monday morning in a tractor-trailer crash on U.S. 79 near Farm-Market 39.The incident occurred at approximately 6:00 p.m., on November 27th.Investigators report that the driver of a 2016 Ford Transit van failed to yield the right-of-way when entering the intersection, resulting in a collision with a southbound tractor-trailer.The impact of the crash caused multiple occupants inside the van to be ejected onto the road, leading to life-threatening injuries.Due to the severity of their conditions, 24-year-old Wireman and 25-year-old Brown were pronounced dead at the scene by medics. Paramedics transported three other van occupants to various hospitals for additional medical treatment. The tractor-trailer driver emerged from the collision without sustaining any injuries.Ongoing investigations are in progress, and an update will be provi...

New York’s high court orders new congressional maps

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:10:50 GMT

By Anthony Izaguirre | Associated PressALBANY, N.Y. — New York’s highest court on Tuesday ordered the state to draw new congressional districts ahead of the 2024 elections, giving Democrats a potential advantage in what is expected to be a battleground for control of the U.S. House.The 4-3 decision from the New York Court of Appeals could have major ramifications as Democrats angle for more favorable district lines in the state next year. Republicans, who won control of the House after flipping seats in New York, sought to keep the map in place.The state’s bipartisan Independent Redistricting Commission will now be tasked with coming up with new districts, which will then go before the Democrat-controlled Legislature for approval. The court ordered the commission to file a map no later than Feb. 28.“In 2014, the voters of New York amended our Constitution to provide that legislative districts be drawn by an Independent Redistricting Commission,” Chief Judge R...