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A look at Juan Merchan, the Manhattan jurist overseeing Trump’s business records case

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:51:41 GMT

Tim Balk | New York Daily NewsEx-president Donald Trump’s hush money case is being overseen by a veteran Manhattan Supreme Court jurist who also heard the Trump Organization tax fraud trial that in January ended in a jail term for Trump confidant and aide Allen Weisselberg.Justice Juan Merchan, a 60-year-old former prosecutor who was born in Colombia and raised in Jackson Heights, Queens, carries a reputation as a thorough and even-handed judge, and has spent more than a decade on the bench in New York.He attended Baruch College and Hofstra University School of Law and worked as an assistant attorney in the Manhattan district attorney’s office in the 1990s. From 2006 to 2009, he worked as a family court judge. He has served as an acting justice of the state Supreme Court since 2009.Brendan Tracy, a criminal defense lawyer who has appeared before Merchan as a prosecutor, said the judge is well-suited for a high-wattage case like the one against Trump.“He truly strikes me as probably ...

Swatting closes more New York schools

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:51:41 GMT

CAMBRIDGE, N.Y.(NEWS10) - Washington County law enforcement and school officials had a safety meeting to discuss the county wide threat to schools.Cambridge school district is one of the closed districts. Tuesday, following threats emailed to the superintendent shortly after midnight causing concern for parents and school kids. Hudson Falls gets its first K-9 police unit What would normally be a playground full of children, it was empty following an early morning alert to parents warning them of the potential threat.“I was like oh my gosh. Are you kidding me? I was like is this serious and then I got the initial phone call that it was actually legit,” said parent Tracy Currie.“Just hug your kids be close to your kids. Talk to about it as much as you can. fill them in don’t keep them in the dark,” said another parent, Jonathon Farrell.Cambridge School District Superintendent, Dr. Doug Silvernell, expressed his frustrations over the disturbance. Former President Trump pleads not g...

What does the dip in job openings mean for the economy?

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:51:41 GMT

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — Labor statistics show that the job market shrunk to its lowest levels since May 2021, however, the White House said that the economy is on the right path. "Yet another good indication the economy is recovering from this pandemic economy," White House Economist Heather Boushey said.Boushey said for the first time in nearly two years that the number of job openings across the United States dipped below 10 million. This in turn could cool inflation-fueled but competitive wages."There's a better alignment between the demand for workers and workers available," Boushey said. Even with fewer available jobs, labor statistics show that employers are still hiring and that could be another positive sign that the economy can make a smooth landing. But some outside economists are less optimistic. Stephen Juneau with Bank of America said that the U.S. is a long way away from a balanced labor market, "We still have some room to go," he said. "We're still of the view that you...

Bills stadium deal signed, heading to Legislature final approval

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:51:41 GMT

BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — We're now just one legal hurdle away from the start of construction on the new Bills stadium in Orchard Park. The Buffalo Bills, Erie County and New York State have reached a final agreement for the Bills stadium deal, the three announced Tuesday."Today marks another significant step taken as we approach a groundbreaking ceremony later this spring," the three parties said in a joint statement. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The agreements, finalized Monday and announced Tuesday, include a construction coordination agreement, a stadium lease, an extension of the Bills' current lease to play at Highmark Stadium until the new stadium's construction is complete, and a community benefits agreement.This comes just over a year after they approved a moratorium of understanding that outlined the county and state's commitment to help pay for the new stadium in Orchard Park, which is set to open in 2026. Now, t...

Former WTEN photographer Marty Miller honored

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:51:41 GMT

EAST GREENBUSH, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The word "legend" is thrown around a lot these days, but when it comes to former NEWS10 photographer Marty Miller, it's a description that comes up over and over. Tuesday, Marty was honored for his life‘s work. One of his former colleagues, NEWS10’s Anya Tucker, spoke with him as he looked back on a life and career in the news biz. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! His personal collection of photos is like a time portal into the Capital Region’s past and its biggest stories. They are hardly fluff. Through his lens Marty Miller captured breaking news. Hard hitting and raw. “It was in my blood. It was more in my blood, than getting the money for it,” said Miller. Growing up in Albany, he snapped photos for his high school newspaper. His sister Linda Plue describes him as always having a camera in hand. “If he heard the fire sirens going off, I mean he hopped in the car and was right out there," ...

Parents charged in Illinois infant's death

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:51:41 GMT

PINCKNEYVILLE, Ill. - Two parents from Pinckneyville, Illinois, have been arrested and charged in connection with the death of their infant son.On Tuesday, the Illinois State's Attorneys Appellate Prosecutor's Office charged Logan Hutchings and Sophia Kelly, both 21, with three counts of first-degree murder. On June 12, 2022, the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services requested that state police investigate injuries to a 3-month-old child. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News SIGN UP NOW The infant had been taken to a St. Louis hospital and was found to have suffered a skull fracture and several rib fractures. The child had been in the care of his parents, Hutchings and Kelly, prior to admission at the hospital.The infant died on June 14 as a r...

Missouri Senate hears legislation allowing open enrollment

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:51:41 GMT

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Legislation is moving forward in the Missouri Capitol to allow students to go to school outside the district they live in.The Public School Open Enrollment Act barely passed the Missouri House last month, and now the bill is in the hands of the Senate, where the education committee held a hearing Tuesday. Some school districts told members they are worried this will leave them behind."If we lost 100 kids in St. Claire, we're talking about $400,000 in state aid," Superintendent of the St. Claire X-III District Kyle Kruse said.It's a plan to allow students to pick where they want to go to school. Rep. Brad Pollitt, R-Sedalia, sponsor of House Bill 253, said the legislation will create rivalry between districts which is a good thing. Top story: Crash survivor claims St. Louis firefighter took wallet "I believe the bill can enhance local control by engaging the community in conversation about their districts," Pollitt said. "Districts are given the option to opt ...

Missouri teen uses Facebook Marketplace to steal Korean War vet's SUV

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:51:41 GMT

INDEPENDENCE, Mo. - Police in Independence, Missouri arrested a teenager on Tuesday, accused of stealing a 93-year-old Korean War veteran's SUV.Family was trying to sell retired Army SGT Bill Marsh’s vehicle on Facebook Marketplace, but officers say the 17-year-old drove off in it after asking for a test drive on March 20.Since he only had liability insurance on the vehicle, Marsh’s family has started this GoFundMe page to help him. Trending: Two St. Louis pizza parlors make ‘Eat This’ top 10 list “I feel like [the suspect] knew who he was stealing from, and I think that bothers me the most,” said Marsh’s grandson, Monte Nordeen, who unknowingly communicated with the suspect and was there for the sale.Marsh owns a 2011 grey Dodge Durango.Family says his property taxes skyrocketed.  And since he was living on social security with a reverse mortgage on his house, the vehicle was his only asset.His son and grandson decided to sell it on Facebook Marketplace to try to raise $7,00...

Grand sendoff for Hermann officer flown to Colorado for treatment

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:51:41 GMT

CHESTERFIELD, Mo. – It was a grand sendoff for the Hermann police officer who was critically wounded in a shooting last month.Crowds from near and far gathered to salute Adam Sullentrup as he continues he next phase of recovery in Colorado.FOX 2’s Jasmine Huda reports as the first responder enters the next phase of recovery.

Robin Farris released from Colorado women’s prison after 30 years and governor’s commutation

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:51:41 GMT

A small group huddled together Tuesday, chatting excitedly and holding colorful balloons as they waited for Robin Farris to walk through the doors of the Colorado Women’s Correctional Facility in Denver for the first time in more than 32 years.When the time finally came, Farris, overcome with emotion, hugged her attorneys tightly, thanking them, and then embraced each family member. But it wasn’t until her 38-year-old daughter walked in to greet the mom she lost to prison at just 6 years old that the crowd took a step back.Janell Farris cried into her mother’s arms as the pair rocked back and forth.“We get to walk out of here,” Robin Farris said as she held her. “We’re leaving.”Farris’ request for clemency was granted by Gov. Jared Polis in December. The 61-year-old was convicted in 1991 of killing the Aurora woman she was dating at the time, Beatrice King, and her 2014 clemency petition was denied by then-Gov. John Hickenlooper. In 20...