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Officials urge New Yorkers to renew Medicaid eligibility

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:34:44 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (WTEN) -- Experts say during the Covid era, Medicaid enrollment increased by nearly 30%. Now that the public health crisis is over, officials are urging New Yorkers to renew their eligibility or shop around for coverage if they’re no longer eligible. During Covid, Congress prohibited states from dropping anyone from Medicaid regardless of eligibility.  This protected health coverage for many people over the past three years. But with the pandemic over, that process has changed. Some people are eligible for auto renewal, but not all.  2023 Juneteenth events in the Capital Region "We’re finding that across the country that many people are not aware that what used to be a routine thing every year has restarted and people are missing the mail and not responding," said Dan Tsai, Deputy Administrator and Director of the Center for Medicaid. He said there are 93 million Americans who are enrolled in Medicaid; it’s important you update your contact information, to ensure you ...

Capital Region seniors battling the hazy condition caused by Canadian wild fires

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:34:44 GMT

MECHANICVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) - The unhealthy advisories are not keeping the seniors at the Mechanicville Senior Center from getting the vital services they need. Folks are still coming out for the much-needed necessities like prepared meals and free food. Self-admitted arsonist arrested for setting fires in Colonie “We had about the same number, we had about 40 in today. they each bring in bags and take home all the food they want,” said Mechanicville Commissioner of Public Safety, Fred Hosley.  Ehtel Baisley, secretary for the center says seniors need places like this.“People just won't eat if they don't have some place to go, you know. And there are a lot of people that get their box of food from the community center, also,” said Baisley.Locations like this are places for seniors to feel safe and cared for. It’s a place to socialize and get out of the house. They have time to sit with friends as they are served in a safe friendly environment. New eatery opening at Amsterdam’s ...

Special Olympics torch run wraps up in Albany

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:34:44 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — "Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt." That's the motto for Special Olympics athletes—but on Wednesday, it took on a separate meaning. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! More than 150 officers from around the Capital Region ran from Schenectady to Albany. "[They were] befriending our athletes, and changing the future for people with intellectual disabilities, one step at a time," exclaimed Stacey Hengsterman, President and CEO of Special Olympics New York. Hengsterman was amazed, even smoke-filled air couldn't stop them. "We did ask, 'are you sure you want to run?'," she recalled. "And people said yes. You guys did it! 'Air quality shmair quality,' I guess. Not for these guys." Local students take part in unified PE with Special Olympics NY Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan remembered when her cousin competed. "He still proudly displays the medals that he earned over the course ...

Herkimer police arrest man on missing person investigation

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:34:44 GMT

HERKIMER, N.Y. (WUTR) — Police arrested a Herkimer man after an investigation into a missing child out of Sullivan County. At about 9:30 p.m. on June 5, Herkimer police found out from state police that a 13-year-old girl—from Herkimer but placed by court order in Swan Lake in Sullivan County—was missing. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! (Herkimer Police photo)Police said an investigation uncovered that she was picked up in Swan Lake and brought back to Herkimer. Police surveilled two locations there on June 6, and allegedly spotted the girl with Darius “Max” Richards, 38, on North Washington Street in Herkimer.Police immediately stopped and questioned them, and got a search warrant for the North Washington Street residence with the help of the County District Attorney’s Office. On Tuesday night, police executed the warrant and arrested Richards. His charges are misdemeanor endangering the welfare of a child and felony posses...

Glens Falls sewer line split yields clean results

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:34:44 GMT

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - The city has been separating some of its water from the rest of the flow. Over the last several years, a $17 million project has separated stormwater from the Glens Falls sewer line - and the change has gone on to pay dividends. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! This week, the city released data on why the separation matters. The process has reduced the amount of sewage to bypass (overflow) through the Glens Falls Wastewater Treatment Plant and into the Hudson River by as much as 85%. 50% fewer bypasses have been seen overall, according to Mayor Bill Collins. Sewage that does make it into the plant is blended with treated water and let into the Hudson River, at what the city says is a minimal impact on the water.The short version: Separating the flows into their own sets of pipes means less sewage getting caught up in the stormwater flow and making it into the Hudson River. That's good as it is on...

Police arrest Hudson Falls man on drug charges

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:34:44 GMT

HUDSON FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On Tuesday, the Washington County Sheriff's Office arrested Nicholas M. Hafner, 36, on an arrest warrant. Hafner was arrested following an investigation into narcotic sales in Washington County. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Hafner was arrested for criminal sale of a controlled substance in the third degree and criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third degree. He was arraigned in the Washington County Court on June 7 and released on his own recognizance.At the time of his arrest, Hafner was also charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance in the seventh degree and criminally using drug paraphernalia in the second degree. He was issued an appearance ticket for the Town of Kingsbury Court.Hafner was also issued an appearance ticket for the Town of Argyle Court for animal abuse. The charge stemmed from an investigation into abandoned dogs in Argyle.

Thunderstorms hit the Front Range, heavy rains and hail falling south and north of Denver

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:34:44 GMT

2:47 p.m.: A flash flood warning is posted by the National Weather Service for Monument, Black Forest and Palmer Lake until 3:15 p.m.Flash Flood Warning continues for Black Forest CO, Monument CO and Palmer Lake CO until 3:15 PM MDT pic.twitter.com/eUuTts8Xpg— @NWSFlashFlood (@NWSFlashFlood) June 7, 2023Related ArticlesWeather | Thunderstorms, some with hail, sweeping over Denver area heading north Weather | Denver weather: Showers, thunderstorms likely starting early Thursday afternoon Weather | Severe thunderstorm warning posted for northern Weld County Weather | Denver weather: “Rinse and repeat,” thunderstorms again possible during warm Wednesday Weather | Denver weather: Scattered thunderstorms possible Tuesday afternoon 2:46 p.m.: Thunderstorms are rumbling through southern Douglas and southwestern Elbert counties with heavy rain and hail reported.At 2:14 pm, thunderstorms were s...

Broncos CB Pat Surtain II wants to be more of a vocal leader in Year 3: “That’s a focal point of mine”

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:34:44 GMT

Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain II has every reason in the world to gloat.Just two seasons into his NFL career, Surtain accomplished something most players take several years to achieve when he was named a Pro Bowl starter and first-team All-Pro by The Associated Press and NFL Players Association in 2022.And he just turned 23 in April.Despite his near instant on-field success, Surtain was hesitant to say where he ranks among the other talented corners in the league. So his teammate and veteran safety Justin Simmons did it for him.“Number one,” Simmons blurted out while standing in a corner during Surtain’s news conference last week.Indeed, Surtain has a legit argument for being the best cornerback in the league. But as he gears up for his third season, the Broncos star is more worried about being a better leader and improving his craft.“I think it’s leading by example, coaching up the younger guys that we got coming in the (defensive backs) room,” he said. “That’s a focal...

Lionel Messi picks MLS’s Inter Miami in a move that stuns soccer after exit from Paris Saint-Germain

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:34:44 GMT

By TIM REYNOLDS (AP Sports Writer)MIAMI (AP) — Lionel Messi has pulled off his latest stunning feat: He is headed to Major League Soccer, and joining Inter Miami.After months — years, even — of speculation, Messi finally revealed his decision to join a Miami franchise that has been led by another global soccer icon, David Beckham, since its inception but has yet to make any real splashes on the field.That likely will soon change. One of Inter Miami’s owners, Jorge Mas, tweeted out a photo of a darkly silhouetted Messi jersey shortly before the Argentinian great revealed his decision in interviews with Spanish news outlets Mundo Deportivo and Sport.It was widely believed that Messi eventually would choose to play for Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia, following longtime rival Cristiano Ronaldo to a nation where some clubs now are funded by the state’s sovereign wealth fund. Going back to Barcelona, a storied franchise where he spent most of his career, was anothe...

Iconic Taco Bell food item is going vegan

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:34:44 GMT

The Crunchwrap at Taco Bell will soon have a fully vegan counterpart. The Orange County-based fast food company announced Wednesday that the Vegan Crunchwrap will be the chain’s first fully vegan entrée item on the menu, but will only be at select locations. Taco Bell opens its newest cantina restaurant in Hollywood The Vegan Crunchwrap features seasoned vegan beef, which is “proprietary, boldly seasoned plant-based protein that has been in the works for years” and is topped with two vegan sauces: blanco and nacho cheese.Craveable and convenient, the Vegan Crunchwrap features vegan seasoned beef, cool vegan blanco sauce and warm vegan nacho sauce. (Taco Bell) Like the traditional Crunchwrap, its vegan counterpart will also have shredded lettuce, diced tomatoes and a tostada shell.“Such a large part of our fandom is vegan or vegetarian, and we're as committed to them as they are to us and our menu," Liz Matthews, global chief food innovation officer at Taco Bell, said in a statemen...