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DOJ: Fort Ann nurse unlawfully distributed drugs

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:46:00 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A nurse from Fort Ann pleaded guilty on Friday to distributing drugs outside the course of professional practice and for no legitimate medical purpose. Danielle Simonson, 51, faces up to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $1M, as well as up to three years of post-imprisonment supervised release. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! According to the Department of Justice (DOJ), Simonson admitted that from at least January 2020 to October 2022, she unlawfully prescribed drugs to a total of 54 patients in her criminal plea agreement. These prescriptions were for the opioids hydrocodone and oxycodone, benzodiazepines (clonazepam, diazepam, and lorazepam), and amphetamine (Adderall). The DOJ says Simonson admitted she issued a total of 63 oxycodone prescriptions to two residents of Suffolk County without treating either of them for a medical condition. These residents reportedly paid Simonson by mailing ...

Car show fundraiser for cancer patients returning to Ashland

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:46:00 GMT

ASHLAND, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Windham Rotary Foundation's 11th annual Cancer Patient Aid Car Show will be returning to Ashland Town Park this weekend. The event is scheduled for August 13. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Vehicles of all years, makes and models will be on display at the show, including a replica of the famous Family Truckster from the movie "National Lampoon's Vacation". Funds raised from the event will support cancer patients in Greene County through the Greene County Women's League.The show will offer a wide variety of food vendors, as well as prizes, 50/50 raffles and live music. Entrance to the event is free for spectators. New eatery opens at former TJ’s Cafe location in Colonie Cars can be registered with a $15 minimum donation. Registration will be held from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m., and the car show will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.Ashland Town Park is located at 12187 State Route 23 in Ashland. Anyone interes...

Albany recognizes summer youth employment program participants

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:46:00 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The City of Albany recognized 500 students in their LIGHT Summer Youth Employment Program. The annual program places students ages 14 to 18 in summer jobs and has been recognized nationally for introducing teens to the labor market, helping them build the skills needed to be successful.  Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! According to research from SUNY University at Albany, the program significantly boosts graduation rates for students. “The reason for that is that quality time spent with adults who care who are asking questions of young people about what they want, what their hopes, their dreams are," Sheehan said. "And then being able to connect the dots of what it takes to get there.” Students at the ceremony also had the chance to network with organizations like KeyBank and New York State Police, connecting them to future opportunities. 

Forest Rangers assist injured hiker in the Kaaterskill Wild Forest

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:46:00 GMT

HUNTER, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On August 6, Forest Rangers assisted an injured hiker on the rail trail in the Kaaterskill Wild Forest. The 70-year-old hiker from Kingston sustained injuries after tripping on a root. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Ranger Gullen located the hiker, splinted her wrists, and treated a dislocated finger. Assistant Forest Ranger Staffa arrived with a UTV and transported the hiker to the Laurel House trailhead. The hiker was turned over to the Hunter Ambulance and taken to the hospital.

Arrest made in 2021 shots fired incident on Lark Street

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:46:00 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Albany Police Department has arrested a man they believe was involved in a shots fired incident in 2021. Ishmiel Hairston, 25, was charged with attempted murder in the second degree and one count of criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! According to the police, the shooting took place in the area of Lark Street and Orange Street on the night of March 25, 2021. Officers located evidence of gunshots and investigations determined that Hairston attempted to shoot another man. No one was injured. Hairston was arraigned in the Albany City Criminal Court. He was remanded to the Albany County Jail.

Water repair on Yates St. in Albany causes shutoffs

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:46:00 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- According to Albany Water, an urgent repair on Yates Street (Quail to South Lake) has shut off water for part of the block, affecting 13 properties and one hydrant. Residents are reminded to run their taps for a few minutes due to possible sediment. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Anyone with questions can contact (518) 434-5300. Stick with NEWS10 as more updates become available.

Neighborhood garage sale coming to Whitehall Road area

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:46:00 GMT

Note: A previous version of this story incorrectly described this event as being held in the village of Whitehall, in Washington County.ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - The area of Whitehall Road in Albany is set to be full of garage sale goods this September. The 2023 Whitehall Neighborhood Garage Sale is setting up tables and getting to selling on Saturday, Sept. 9. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Organized by the Whitehall Road Neighborhood Connection, the sale invites neighbors across the community to join the movement and sell whatever they have lying around. Streets with sellers include, but may not be limited to:Whitehall RoadNew Scotland AvenueDartmouth StreetEdgecomb StreetRose CourtHolmes CourtS. Main AvenueS. Manning BoulevardHackett BoulevardCrestwood neighborhood Whitehall student selected as SADD national president A Facebook post on the Whitehall Road Neighborhood Connection includes comments from many village resident...

City of St. Louis trying to help laid off workers from South City Hospital

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:46:00 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A job fair Friday is aimed at helping the hundreds of workers who lost their jobs when the South City Hospital abruptly closed one week ago. However, those laid off workers aren’t the only ones who can benefit from Friday’s event. The St. Louis Agency on Training and Employment, or 'SLATE,' is hosting the job fair.It’s taking place in a first-floor conference room at 1520 Market Street downtown. That’s the same building where the SLATE offices are located. Two sessions are scheduled, one from 9:00 a.m. until noon and another from 1:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.You can call SLATE if you have questions; that number is 314-589-8000. Organizers shared that if you’re coming, you should complete a profile ahead of time. You can find details about the profile here. St. Louis County prosecutor not licensed attorney, must resubmit 114 cases South City Hospital, which was formerly known as St. Alexius Hospital, was on South Broadway in the Dutchtown neighborhood. It had a 154-year his...

Some rankings on St. Louis crime might be misleading. Why?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:46:00 GMT

ST. LOUIS - From time to time, you might notice various studies that name St. Louis among the least safest or most dangerous cities in the United States. A new blog from Jeff Asher, a New Orleans-based crime analyst, explains that these studies might lead to misconceptions about crime in certain cities, including St. Louis. Asher even went as far as to say "ignore it" when new studies ranking the safest or most dangerous US cities emerged.One of Asher's key arguments is that the methodology in ranking cities is often flawed. For instance, a "safest cities" study published in 2023 might use the latest FBI crime data available from 2021. Asher argues that crime could improve or get worse in certain cities in a matter of two years. He also cites an FBI advisory that warns of possible inconsistencies if using their data to rank jurisdictions.Asher further states that FBI crime data cited in these studies might be presented in ways consistent with "how city boundaries are drawn and how p...

Victims identified in west St. Louis County murder-suicide

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:46:00 GMT

Update: The decedents have been identified as Mary Raab, 64, Claire Gyurkikiss, 27, and Paul Gyurkikiss, 61. They all lived in the 200 block of Glandore Drive.ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. – Officers with the St. Louis County Police Department were responding to a welfare check Thursday morning at a west county residence when they found the bodies of three people inside."It's kind of unbelievable, to be honest," Alexa Fountain told FOX 2.A preliminary investigation suggests the shooting in the 200 block of Glandore Drive that left three people dead may be a murder-suicide. Police believe a man shot and killed two women before turning the gun on himself.“When you hear something like that, and see where it happened, it’s shocking," Fountain added. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Breaking News SIGN UP N...