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Ferring Pharmaceuticals to lay off 55 workers from Roseville plant

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:14:52 GMT

Ferring Pharmaceuticals has informed the state that it will lay off 55 employees — all or most of the workers at its Roseville manufacturing, research and development plant.The plant at 2660 Patton Road in Roseville is home to Rebiotix Inc, which was acquired by the Ferring Pharmaceuticals Group in 2018 and specializes in clinical-stage biotechnology for the treatment of gastrointestinal diseases.Ferring, a Swiss-based multinational company with offices and plants in more than 120 countries, produces medicines for reproductive and maternal health, as well as the fields of gastroenterology and urology.According to a WARN notice issued by the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development’s rapid response team on Thursday, the 55 workers who will be permanently laid off on Feb. 5 include a manufacturing technician, quality control technician, marketing manager, stool donor engagement associate, senior materials and supply planner, microbiologist, project engin...

Albany man allegedly sends New Hartford police officer to hospital

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:14:52 GMT

NEW HARTFORD, N.Y. (WUTR/WFXV/WPNY) -- A New Hartford Police officer was taken to the hospital on Wednesday, December 6 in an attempt to stop a larceny at Sangertown Square Mall. New Hartford Police were called to Dick's Sporting Goods at Sangertown Square at approximately 5 pm on Wednesday, December 6 for a reported larceny. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Upon arrival, the officer was able to locate the suspect Tryze Miller, 28, of Albany. He was allegedly running from the store carrying a large amount of stolen merchandise. Miller allegedly refused commands to stop, and the officer initiated a foot pursuit. According to police The officer was then able to grab the suspect and began to handcuff him. Miller then allegedly turned around and bit the officer in the shoulder, allowing him to break free. Officers say they then deployed a taser during the foot pursuit, after which they were able to detain Miller. The officer who was bitten ...

Albany man charged with burglary

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:14:52 GMT

DELMAR, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- An Albany man has been arrested following a burglary investigation, according to the Bethlehem Police Department. Lawrence Femminella, 54, is facing multiple charges. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! On December 5 at 11:42 p.m., police responded to an active burglary at Shannon Chiropractic Wellness in Delmar. Upon arrival, officers observed someone inside the building. Police made contact with the person, who was identified as Femminella. Further investigation determined that Femminella had forced entry into the business, and that he was also currently under the supervision of New York State Parole. Colonie man arrested in connection to 2022 shooting Femminella was then taken into custody. He now faces the following charges:ChargesThird-degree burglaryThird-degree criminal mischiefPetit larcenySeventh-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance Second-degree criminal contemptPossession of burglar too...

Enjoy free carriage rides at the Empire State Plaza

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:14:52 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On December 9, visitors to the Empire State Plaza will be treated to free carriage ridges and ice demonstrations. There will also be a PDT Catering food truck on site that will sell hot beverages and meals every Saturday. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! The carriage rides by A Time to Remember Carriage and Sleigh Rides will operate from 1 to 4 p.m. Free demonstrations by an ice sculptor from The Ice Farm will run from 5 to 8 p.m. Both events were supposed to happen at the annual Holiday Tree Lighting but were rescheduled due to inclement weather.The food truck will be at the Empire State Plaza ice rink from noon to 7 p.m. weather permitting. The menu includes burgers, chicken tenders, french fries, and poutine. Visitors can also purchase hot and cold beverages and desserts.

How Colorado used COVID early childhood aid to spark innovation

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:14:52 GMT

Much of the federal relief aid sent to Colorado’s child care providers during the pandemic helped keep doors open and businesses solvent.Related ArticlesEducation | Jeffco Public Schools parents allege transgender policy violates parental rights following overnight class trip Education | Colorado poll finds voters skeptical of college, more supportive of career education Education | Carrie Olson elected to second stint as president of Denver school board Education | President of Douglas County school board resigns, successor promises less drama Education | DPS parent lawsuit demands right to ask teachers to display “straight pride” flags in Denver schools But one small stream of federal COVID funding — $23 million — was used for innovation in the sector rather than its survival. That money was distributed through the CIRCLE Grant program and helped fund more than 200 projects around the...

Broomfield takes first steps toward demolition of $135 million 1stBANK Center

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:14:52 GMT

The 1stBANK Center in Broomfield. (Photo by RJ Sangosti / The Denver Post)The Broomfield City Council authorized the first steps of demolishing the 1stBANK Center as well as adopted new bicycle and off-street parking requirements and created new zoning districts for city and county-owned land.The council approved a resolution that will allow the Broomfield Urban Renewal Authority to begin searching for a contractor to demolish the defunct 1stBANK Center as well as begin finding contractors to develop a portion of land near the building.The event center land that will eventually be redeveloped is broken into two parcels; the first is a 10.2-acre lot where the event center building is located and the second is 10.6 acres that was used for overflow parking and is south of the event center.The city and county staff explained that the two lots are being developed separately because developers have little interest in the land beneath the event center building in the current market. Demoli...

Lakers' black uniforms banned for in-season tournament semifinal

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:14:52 GMT

The Los Angeles Lakers won’t be allowed to wear their black “city edition” uniforms for Thursday night’s semifinal game against the New Orleans Pelicans in the NBA’s first in-season tournament.According to ESPN, the NBA has barred the black unis because they create a difficult contrast with the league’s specialized court at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, the site of the tournament’s final rounds.The Lakers (13-9) are 4-0 while wearing their black uniforms this season and would prefer to wear them for the semifinal game, league sources said.Instead, the Lakers will take the court in their gold "icon" jerseys.“When one Lakers player was informed the team wouldn't be allowed to wear black on Thursday, he replied, 'That's ass,'" ESPN reports.Milwaukee plays Indiana in the East semifinal.This initial in-season tournament is an opportunity for teams to hoist the league’s newest trophy, medals for each of the players on the champion team, along with bragging rights.There are also big financi...

100 pounds of cannabis stolen at gunpoint in Culver City, police say

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:14:52 GMT

Armed robbers stole about 100 pounds of marijuana from a Culver City dispensary Wednesday evening, police said.Just after 7:30 p.m. in the 3700 block of Robertson Boulevard, a man was unloading about 120 pounds of marijuana from a vehicle when two men wearing black ski masks got out of a car armed with handguns, the Culver City Police Department said in a news release.One robber held the victim at gunpoint while the other began grabbing bags of cannabis, ultimately taking about 100 pounds of product, police said.The two men then hopped into a waiting silver Honda Accord driven by a third person and fled south on Robertson Avenue, police said.Both men are described as being in their 20s or 30s and about 6 feet tall. One had on a dark jeans and a black hoodie with white spots, while the other was wearing light-colored pants and a white hoodie with dark marks on the upper chest.Anyone with information is asked to contact Public Information Officer Jennifer Atenza at 310-253-6120 or the...

California’s budget deficit increases to $68 billion

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:14:52 GMT

California’s budget deficit has skyrocketed to $68 billion mainly due to months of unexpectly low tax revenues, according to a new analysis from the Legislative Analyst’s Office released on Thursday.The latest deficit figure far exceeds the $14.3 billion estimate from June, according to Politico. The shortfall could potentially lead “Gov. Gavin Newsom and lawmakers to make spending cuts on a scale that few term-limited elected officials in Sacramento have faced” during the next legislative year, the report said. California to spend $300 million to clear homeless encampments near highways “California Faces a Serious Deficit,” the report from the Legislative Office said. “While addressing a deficit of this scope will be challenging, the Legislature has a number of options available to do so. In particular, the Legislature has reserves to withdraw, one‑time spending to pull back, and alternative approaches for school funding to consider.”The LAO report forecasts a $4 billion drop in ...

Desperation grows among Palestinians as Hamas, Israel battle

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:14:52 GMT

By Wafaa Shurafa, Kareen Chehayeb and Lee Keath | Associated PressDEIR AL-BALAH, Gaza Strip — Desperation grew Thursday among Palestinians largely cut off from supplies of food and water as Israeli forces engaged in fierce urban battles with Hamas militants. Strikes in the southern Gaza town of Rafah sowed fear in one of the last places where civilians could seek refuge.United Nations officials say there are no safe places in Gaza nearly a week after Israel widened its offensive into the southern half of the territory. Heavy fighting in and around the city of Khan Younis has displaced tens of thousands of people and cut most of Gaza off from aid deliveries. More than 80% of the territory’s population has already fled their homes.Two months into the war, the grinding offensive has triggered renewed international alarm. U.N Secretary-General Antonio Guterres used a rarely exercised power to warn the Security Council of an impending “humanitarian catastrophe” in Gaza ...