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Why is Austin's pride parade celebrated in August?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:06 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — For decades, communities across the country have commemorated the history of the LGBTQ+ rights movement with pride parades, traditionally held in June. The symbolism of the timeframe dates back to the Stonewall riots in New York City's Greenwich Village, which began in late June of 1969.To mark the one-year anniversary of the uprising, the first Pride marches were held on June 28, 1970 in Chicago, Los Angeles, New York and San Francisco, growing in prominence in the years since. But why does Austin Pride celebrate its official parade in August?Why does Austin celebrate its pride parade in August?Since 2010, The Austin Pride Foundation (TAPF) has organized the city's official pride parade, in addition to hosting year-round events and working to provide resources to and offer education on issues impacting the city's LGBTQ+ community.Micah Andress, president of TAPF, told NPR's Austin affiliate KUT in 2019 there are three reasons behind an August celebration: a financia...

Plane destroyed after flying over DC and crashing in Virginia, killing 4, pilot seen slumped over

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:06 GMT

By SARAH BRUMFIELD and MICHAEL BALSAMO (Associated Press)WASHINGTON (AP) — The pilot of a business jet that flew over Washington and crashed into a remote part of Virginia on Sunday appeared to be slumped over and unresponsive, fighter jet pilots reported, according to two U.S. officials briefed on the matter. Federal investigators trudged through rugged terrain Monday in search of wreckage from a business jet to solve the mystery of why the plane veered off course and slammed into a mountain, killing four people.A day after the plane flew over the nation’s capital, prompting the military to scramble fighter jets, the Federal Aviation Administration said in a brief update that the pilot and three passengers were killed and that the plane was “destroyed” in the crash. Their identities weren’t immediately released.The pilot of the business jet that flew over Washington and crashed in Virginia appeared to be slumped over and unresponsive before the crash, ...

St. Paul murder charges: Men were watching TV and drinking before fatal stabbing

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:06 GMT

A 24-year-old man arrested in Saturday’s murder in St. Paul stabbed the victim six times after the two had been watching TV and drinking beer together, according to charges filed Monday.Alfredo Arturo Alvarez-Flores, of St. Paul, is accused of killing 30-year-old Juan Jose Jimenez-Alarcon, also of St. Paul, at a home in the 1000 block of Charles Avenue.According to the criminal complaint, officers called to the home around 10:30 p.m. found Jimenez-Alarcon sitting on the couch covered in blood. Medics soon pronounced him dead. No weapons were found on or near his body.A man told officers his friend had been stabbed by Alvarez-Flores, who left on foot. He showed police Alvarez-Flores’ Facebook profile and his white shoes on the front lawn.He told police he had picked up Alvarez-Flores and brought him to the house to hang out. He said he left and went to a convenience store, then received a call that Alvarez-Flores had stabbed Jimenez-Alarcon.Another man told police he heard a scream f...

Henry Johnson Charter School honors namesake

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:06 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — For the first time the celebration of Henry Johnson Day was held in a school — his namesake, the Henry Johnson Charter School. “When you speak of bravery, when you speak of courage, when you speak of leadership, one name comes to mind, and that’s Henry Johnson" said 369th Infantry Veteran Ronald Wilson.MORE NEWS from NEWS10“Names are given with purpose and intention, and so the name on this building was given with purpose and intention” Albany Chief City Auditor Dr. Dorcey Applyrus told students. June 5th marks 106 years since Henry Johnson enlisted in the 369th infantry, later known as the Harlem Hell Fighters. The infantry didn’t see any fighting until a year later when teamed with a French unit, Johnson single handedly fought off a German raid, saving the life of a fellow French soldier. In France, Johnson was hailed as a hero, receiving a top military honor, but in the US received he received little military recognition. “He fought in a war, and him ...

On-demand lawn mowing app expands to Albany

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:06 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- GreenPal, an app that connects homeowners with lawn care professionals, is expanding into the area. The app, which operates in 48 states, will be launching this week in Albany. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! People can use the on-demand service to list their lawns with lawn care needs they have and a service date. Local, vetted professionals can then bid on their properties using Google Street, aerial images and any other details the homeowner provides. Customers can choose who they want to work with based on the vendor's ratings, reviews, and price. Once a vendor has completed the service, they will send a time-stamped photo of their finished work, and then the homeowners can pay using the app, as well as set up further appointments. Bethlehem student’s Yankees wish granted by Bus Stop Club “After successfully launching in 250 other markets, we are excited to help homeowners in Albany find re...

Make your own sundae at Stewart's for $1.75 on June 11

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:06 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Stewart's Shops is celebrating the 75th anniversary of Make Your Own Sundae on June 11! The special event was started by Philly Dake in 1948 and has been a staple in Stewart's Shops ever since. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Shoppers can stop by throughout the day, make sundaes and add toppings like chocolate sauce, caramel, sprinkles, M&Ms, and more. All sundaes will be $1.75 + tax.

Lake George considering DRI application

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:06 GMT

LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (NEWS10) - As seasons change, the village of Lake George is interested in changing, too. A community open house is on the docket, for Lake George residents to sound off on what kinds of change it would like to see - with some state aid. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! On Monday, the town and village of Lake George announced their intent to apply for state Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) and NY Forward funding. DRI funds are used to revitalize community hubs and bring new developments to downtown. In nearby Glens Falls, DRI money has been used to facilitate the ongoing South Street marketplace project, first announced in 2017.In Lake George, the exact application of those development funds isn't a clear shot. An open house will be held at the Carriage House at Fort William Henry on Wednesday, June 14, from 4 to 7 p.m. at 48 Canada St. Every resident, business owner and frequent visitor to Lake Geor...

Priorities ahead of the end of the legislative session

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:06 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)---At the Capitol on Monday, advocates called for the Good Cause Eviction bill to get passed, something some state Democrats want to get done before session comes to an end."All too often, those who are not subjected to rent regulation, find themselves out on the street without due process, without a good reason that they’ve been evicted and we see this everywhere," said Linda Rosenthal, Assembly Housing Committee Chair. "That has to change."Republican Senator Pam Helming who is on the Senate’s Housing Committee is against it. She said landlords she’s spoken to don’t want to remove good tenants."The problem with good cause of eviction, one of the problems, is that the only way a landlord is going to be able to remove a tenant is basically if the tenant gets into trouble with the police and the police identify problems," said Helming. "Then that person will be removed, however during that, the rest of the tenants in that building are being disturbed."Another bill...

Cannabis lawyer and pot farmer share latest on NY market

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:06 GMT

CAPITAL REGION, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- There are some growing concerns from New York pot farmers who have more crop than they can sell, as the state’s recreational marijuana market rollout has moved slower than many expected. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! So far, a dozen retail marijuana stores have opened since New York legalized it two years ago, including one in the Capital Region. Ryan McCall, a Cannabis Law Attorney at Tully Rinckey, said while retail licenses continue being granted, it can take months for shops to actually get up and running.“I think at this juncture everybody expected for there to be more," McCall said, “which is beginning to make a lot of cultivators who have invested most likely hundreds of thousands, if not millions of dollars, not able to move their product.”Phil Spinelli is the CEO of Nightshade Farms located deep in southern Albany County.“You know, the rollout has been slower than I think everyon...

Amsterdam man sentenced on drug charges

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:06 GMT

AMSTERDAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Montgomery County District Attorney Lorraine Diamond announced that an Amsterdam man has been sentenced on drug related charges. Juan Roman-Calderon, 30, faces 8 years in state prison with 2 years post release supervision. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The charges stem from a 12-count indictment including criminal possession of a controlled substance with the intent to sell, according to the DA. Upon his arrest by the Amsterdam Police Department, Roman-Calderon, who police say has 2 prior felony drug sale convictions, allegedly attempted to flee, but was quickly apprehended. Detectives learned of Roman-Calderon’s drug activities through investigations. APD was assisted by the New York State Police's Violent Gang Narcotics Enforcement Team and members of the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office to bring Roman-Calderon to justice.