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Colorado rental assistance boosted by $30M: Who qualifies?

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 18:02:40 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) — Colorado just boosted its rental assistance fund by tens of millions.On Tuesday, Gov. Jared Polis signed a bill into law that allocates another $30 million for rental assistance. How much will the next TABOR check be? The new allocation brings the total rental assistance funds to $65 million, adding to previously allocated federal funds, according to a release from the Colorado General Assembly Democrats."Rental assistance keeps Coloradans housed, landlords paid and helps combat cycles of poverty, homelessness and family disruption,” state Rep. Leslie Herod said in a statement. "Coloradans need help now, and I’m beyond proud of this legislation that will prevent thousands of evictions across our state."Evictions are on the rise in Colorado, according to court documents. Some 43,899 evictions have been filed this year so far, "threatening the housing of more than 100,000 people across the state," according to Colorado Democrats.How to get rental assistance in Colora...

Book your dinner at ‘Secret Garden’ in Freehand Miami for a private, enchanting holiday meal

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 18:02:40 GMT

It’s the holiday season and many restaurants around Miami, are leaning on their popularity to get you to enjoy your holiday meals with them.But, one Miami Beach hidden gem is betting on its “secrecy” to entice you into trading in your ordinary holiday dinner for something extraordinary.If you’re looking to ditch your traditional holiday dinner plans this year for something more unique…Then look no further, than 27 Restaurant.Jr. Gorton: “27 restaurant and bar focuses on creating the ambiance for guests to come along and have this intimate gathering.”Located inside the Freehand Hotel in Miami Beach, the restaurant is offering guests a private dining experience like no other in its “Secret Garden.”Jr. Gorton: “People are able to activate the Secret Garden, where they are provided a private bar staff a private wait staff, and basically, it’s just yours to enjoy.”A low-key and charming quiet area just for you and yo...

Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum marking 250th anniversary of Boston Tea Party with special events

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 18:02:40 GMT

Tuesday marked 250 years since the first of three Boston Tea Party ships filled with tea arrived in the city. At the Boston Tea Party Ships and Museum, staff celebrated the historic day with several special events as part of a larger slate of events planned around the tea party’s 250th anniversary. Among events, the museum unveiled a famous book it is adding to its collection. “Poems on Various Subjects, Religious and Moral,” written by Ms. Phillis Wheatley was among the cargo and crates of tea on the first ship to arrive back in 1773. Speaking on Tuesday, officials said Wheatley was the first woman of African descent, the first enslaved person and the third woman in America to publish a book of poetry. Officials said they now have the first edition of Wheatley’s book and will feature it in a new pop-up exhibit for one week. Proceeding with anniversary festivities, the Tea Party Museum also honored two of Boston’s most influential revolutionary figures with a cer...

Ohtani possibility looks open as Atkins addresses Blue Jays off-season buzz

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 18:02:40 GMT

In the two-plus weeks since the GM Meetings ended rather unceremoniously, the Toronto Blue Jays roster has barely changed, yet there’s still been a steady stream of rumours and speculation about what Canada’s lone MLB team might do next.That’s standard operating procedure this time of year, as everyone from front-office officials to fans knows all too well. Given the Blue Jays’ position as a big-market team intent on winning now and willing to spend, it would be more surprising if they weren’t linked to big names.Still, there’s a big difference between preliminary interest and genuine traction, and Ross Atkins’ comments to the Toronto chapter of the Baseball Writers Association of America Tuesday afternoon offered some hints as to what’s real and what’s not. Bo Bichette, for example? Staying put. Trading for a rental? Definitely on the table. And Shohei Ohtani?Actually, let’s start there. So much of the off-season hinges on Ohtani’s decision, not only for interested teams like the B...

Heavy winds knock over Christmas tree in front of White House, but it’s back upright

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 18:02:40 GMT

WASHINGTON (AP) — The National Christmas Tree in front of the White House fell down Tuesday afternoon amid high winter winds. The tree, a 40-foot Norway spruce from West Virginia’s Monongahela National Forest, had been planted just two weeks ago on the White House Ellipse, an area known as President’s Park. According to the National Park Service, it fell over around 1 p.m. Tuesday amid heavy wind gusts that reached as high at 46 mph at nearby Reagan National Airport.NPS spokeswoman Jasmine Shanti said in an email that after “replacing a snapped cable,” the tree was back upright by 6 p.m. Tuesday. The lighting of the tree is an annual White House holiday tradition with a countdown and musical performances. This year’s tree is a new one, replacing an older tree that, according to NPS, developed a fungal disease known as “needle cast” that caused its needles to turn brown and fall off. The tree was scheduled to be lit Thursday, but there was no indication from the Whi...

US mediators reject attempt by flight attendants to clear the path for a strike at American Airlines

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 18:02:40 GMT

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Federal mediators have rejected a union’s request that could have cleared the way for a year-end strike by flight attendants at American Airlines.The National Mediation Board instead directed the airline and the Association of Professional Flight Attendants to keep negotiating over a new contract.“We look forward to continued negotiations with APFA and reaching an agreement our flight attendants have earned,” American said in a statement Tuesday.Union President Julie Hedrick said in a statement that despite the setback, “we are not backing down. We will intensify our pressure on the company.”Hedrick said American “continues to drag out bargaining with contract proposals that do not address the current economic environment.”Flight attendants voted to authorize a strike and picketed outside American’s headquarters, saying that they have not received raises since 2019. The two sides remain far apart in negotiations. The union seeks raises of 35% fol...

Pedestrians injured after being struck by vehicle in Scarborough

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 18:02:40 GMT

Two people have been transported to a local hospital after they were struck and injured by the driver of a vehicle in Scarborough.Toronto police said the incident happened just before 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday in the Pharmacy Avenue and Lawrence Avenue East area in Scarborough’s Wexford neighbourhood.Two pedestrians were struck by a vehicle. The severity of their injuries is unclear.Police said the driver remained at the scene.Two lanes are blocked on Pharmacy Avenue as the investigation continues.

Construction begins on controversial migrant tent camp in Brighton Park

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 18:02:40 GMT

CHICAGO — Construction has begun on a new winterized tent complex in Brighton Park that will be used to shelter migrants and residents in the area say opposition to the plans remains strong.Late Tuesday morning, a large flatbed truck arrived at the construction site at 38th and California with items marked "tent #1 billeting," a word for temporary shelter.City officials said that construction was expected to start as soon as Wednesday, but WGN News spotted crews working away at the foundation on Tuesday.The plan calls for winterized tents, built on former industrial land in Brighton Park, to house upwards of 1,500 people who are seeking asylum. It is a small fraction of the 22,700 migrants the city says have arrived in Chicago in the last 15 months. Johnson unveils plan to move migrants into churches as tent camp construction to begin Currently, 13,000 of them are in shelters, and 1,250 of them are awaiting placement, sleeping at CPD districts and at O'Hare.While testing shows tha...

Rudy Gobert ‘excited’ to see Chet Holmgren write his own legacy

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 18:02:40 GMT

Rudy Gobert understands the process for young big men trying to acclimate and find their way in the NBA. He entered the league as a 21-year-old more than a decade ago.Gobert noted he and Chet Holmgren — a new-age unicorn of sorts who can do a bit of everything on the floor — are different players, but he also added it was an adjustment for him to get into the league and battle guys who are much stronger and more physical than he was at the time.“It was a process I told myself. I really had to spend some time in the weight room, and if I wanted to be able to stay on the court. For us seven footers, it’s always a process,” Gobert said. “Your body is not the body of someone at 6-5, so you have to spend more time to make sure you can be on the court, and I think that’s what Victor (Wembanyama) is going through, Chet is going to have to go through, what he went through with that injury last year. I think he’s aware of that, and it seems like he’s feeling goo...

Saratoga Springs homeless shelter recommendation heads to city council

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 18:02:40 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Saratoga Springs City Council is one step closer to addressing the needs of its homeless population. The Saratoga Homeless Task Force voted to recommend a new low barrier homeless shelter.In an unanimous vote, they recommended a location on Lake Avenue near the Northway overpass. The location was controversial for some task force members as the area doesn't have sidewalks, crosswalks or bus stops nearby. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! A task force member said some of the difficulty in picking a location was due to homeless shelters not able to be placed within 1,000 feet of a school.Mayor-elect John Safford and the city council will hear from the task force in a council meeting in 2024 to determine the next steps for the shelter.