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Letters: The climate case for Summit Avenue changes doesn’t hold up

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:54 GMT

Challenging a climate argumentEfforts by St. Paul City Council Member Mitra Jalali to rationalize ripping up Summit Avenue and devastating its canopy of mature trees do not withstand factual scrutiny. Jalali claimed in an interview with Pioneer Press on Oct. 25 that opposition to the plan “denies our climate crisis.” But, she ignores the fact that hundreds of mature trees would be cut down to make way for the project. Each of those trees absorbs 48 pounds of carbon dioxide a year and releases oxygen in exchange, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Cutting down those trees and adding more paving adds to our climate crisis. Leaving the trees in place to thrive is a positive step toward reducing our climate crisis.Taking account of Minnesota winters and weather, the elevated bike lanes will take little or no auto-commute traffic off the roads. Public transit holds the best hope of reducing auto traffic here.Jalali claimed that opposition “neglects our infrastructure.” Ther...

Eyedrops from Target, CVS and others carry possible infection risk, FDA says

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:54 GMT

WASHINGTON — U.S. health regulators are warning consumers not to use more than two dozen varieties of over-the-counter eyedrops because of the risk of infections that could lead to blindness.The Food and Drug Administration advisory applies to lubricating drops sold by six companies, including CVS Health, Target, Rite Aid and Cardinal Health. Consumers should stop using the products immediately and avoid purchasing any that remain on pharmacy and store shelves, the FDA said in a statement Friday.The agency asked the companies to recall their products last week, because FDA inspectors found unsanitary conditions and bacteria at the facility producing the drops. The FDA did not disclose the location of the factory or when it was inspected.No injuries related to the products had been reported at the time of the announcement, but the FDA encouraged doctors and patients to submit cases through the agency’s online reporting system.Earlier this year, federal officials linked an outbreak of...

Mohonasen Marching Band wins SS3 state championship

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:54 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The 2023 New York State Field Band Conference Championships were held on October 29 at Syracuse University. The Mohonasen Marching Band made the Capital Region proud on Sunday after being crowned as the Small School Section 3 state champions. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Mohonasen Marching Band (Mohonasen Central School District) Over 50 northeastern high schools were represented at the Conference Championships, competing across multiple divisions. The ensemble, made up of more than 70 students, earned a score of 83.725, their highest of this year's competitive season. The win marked Mohonasen's third state title, beating out eight other schools in their division. The school's previous victories were in 2008 and 2010. ESYO announces 2023-2024 season New York State Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara posted on social media congratulating the group on their success, saying "A big round of applause...

Two arrested in connection to living facility death

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:54 GMT

GLOVERSVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Two people were arrested in connection to the death of a 73-year-old with special needs at a supervised living facility in 2022. Gloversville Police say Patricia Nicholls, 73, died of cardiac arrest. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! In the overnight hours of October 28, 2022, Gloversville Police responded to 200 Prospect Avenue, a supervised living facility, for reports of an unresponsive female. Upon arrival, police were directed to Nicholls' room where she was suffering from cardiac arrest.Gloversville Fire and GAVAC worked to resuscitate her and she was taken to Nathan Littauer Hospital before being moved to Albany Medical Center. She later died on November 3, 2022. 22-year-old hospitalized after Coeymans boating accident Gloversville Police launched an investigation into the death and circumstances that led to Nicholls' death. A joint investigation with the Justice Center for the Protection o...

Wesley Bell to run for Cori Bush's seat in US congress

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:54 GMT

CLAYTON, Mo. – St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Wesley Bell is changing the seat he is running for. He is dropping his run for Senate and now running for US Congress. He will be vying for Cori Bush's US congressional seat. The Democratic primary for that race is in August 2024.“Over the last several weeks, as I’ve campaigned around the state, I’ve heard one refrain from Democrats above all else: yes, we need you in Washington, but St. Louis needs you in the House of Representatives," states Bell. “So, after thoughtful consideration and consultation with respected and committed community and political leaders, I am formally withdrawing as a candidate for the U.S. Senate, and announcing my candidacy for the Democratic nomination to US House of Representatives for Missouri’s First Congressional District.”Bell would have faced Democrat Lucas Kunce and others in a primary race for the state's US Senate seat currently held by Republican Josh Hawley. A recent Emerson College ...

CU Buffs announce game time, channel vs. Arizona Wildcats

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:54 GMT

The streak of nationally televised Colorado football games under Deion Sanders will end at nine. The Buffaloes’ Nov. 11 matchup against Arizona will kick off at 11 a.m. at Folsom Field in Boulder and air on Pac-12 Network, the team announced Monday.Related ArticlesCollege Sports | Keeler: Save Shedeur Sanders! CU Buffs QB will keep getting crushed if Coach Prime doesn’t start running the darn ball College Sports | Travis Hunter provides silver lining in CU Buffs’ loss to UCLA: “He’s a special football player” College Sports | CU Buffs shut down in loss to UCLA at Rose Bowl, yielding seven sacks and mustering only 38 rushing yards College Sports | CU Buffs vs. UCLA Bruins quick hits: Shedeur Sanders deserved better, didn’t he? College Sports | WATCH: CU Buffs Shilo Sanders ejected for targeting vs. UCLA, flexes as penalty flags fly CU (4-4, 1-4 Pac-12) will celebrate Se...

Opinion: Denver Imam and rabbi make plea for peace, bridge building

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:54 GMT

As faith leaders, colleagues, and friends who come from different traditions, we share diverse perspectives on the State of Israel and the plight of the Palestinian people. We are alarmed by the continuing violence and the ongoing war Israel is waging on Hamas due to their despicable attacks on innocent people on Oct. 7.We are deeply concerned about the conflict’s continued impact on Gaza, the West Bank and further escalation throughout the region. People we care about are in harm’s way. Loved ones have been killed. We grieve the unprecedented loss of life. We pray for a swift resolution to the conflict, the release of all hostages and the creation of a process wherein Palestinians and Israelis can live side by side in harmony.We are also very concerned about how the war in Israel and Palestine has impacted members of our own Muslim and Jewish communities here in Colorado — and, indeed, throughout the world.  The documented rise in anti-Semitic and anti-Muslim rhetoric a...

Douglas Bruce: Don’t undermine TABOR revenue limits with Prop. HH

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:54 GMT

After 30 years of success, legislative leftists still hate the Taxpayer’s Bill of Rights (TABOR) Amendment. Voters have rejected past schemes to surrender our right to vote on runaway government growth, but politicians won’t leave us alone.In 2022, they reluctantly sent us a TABOR refund of excess state revenue ($750 per person, $1,500 for joint filers), but their resolve is still “Never again!”On the last day of this year’s session, a one-party cabal put on the ballot their 48-page scam for a new cap that will exponentially increase state spending. Dozens of conservative legislators walked out. Legislative hearings? Last minute. Public input? Limited. Respect for the Constitution? None. Respect for the rule of law? None.A constitutional mandate like TABOR cannot legally be changed by a regular bill like Senate Bill 303 to put Proposition HH on the ballot. No election to change TABOR can be held in an off-year like 2023. You know that. Politicians count on their politically-appointe...

Broncos stock report: RG Quinn Meinerz looks like a dominant interior offensive lineman

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:54 GMT

Stock UpRG Quinn MeinerzYou’d be hard-pressed to find somebody on either sideline who played better Sunday than Broncos right guard Quinn Meinerz. He was dominant in the run game and more than held his own in pass protection, save for one Chris Jones rush that Meinerz still managed to hang in on for long enough. The third-year man out of Wisconsin-Whitewater is turning himself into one of the best interior linemen in football. Plain and simple.RB Javonte WilliamsThe Broncos running back has been waiting for a game like this. He logged a career-high 30 touches (27 carries) for 98 yards and his first touchdown since that brutal knee injury last year. Williams looks a little healthier each week and on Sunday did exactly what Denver needed. He ran tough between the tackles, took what he could get and secured the ball. Williams got the rock on two of every three snaps he played against Kansas City. That’s a workhorse.CB Ja’Quan McMillianDenver’s tough little nickel back turned in his sec...

CU Buffs football players robbed during away game at UCLA

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:54 GMT

Colorado Buffaloes football players were robbed during Saturday night’s match-up against UCLA, officials said.At least five Colorado players had jewelry and other valuables stolen out of the visitors’ locker room at the Rose Bowl Stadium on Saturday.The burglary happened when thieves reportedly broke into the facility sometime during UCLA’s 28-16 win over CU.A video that surfaced Saturday shows the Buffaloes outside the locker room after the game talking about the incident, including three players who allegedly had gold and diamond chains worth thousands of dollars stolen.There’s no word yet on how the incident occurred during the game, and UCLA police said they were still investigating the matter.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Dead body found in Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park prompts closure, investigation Crime and Public Safety | Denver police release body camera video of shootings in Elyria-Swansea, Union Station Who...