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$2 billion CTA Red and Purple modernization project is underway

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:52:33 GMT

CHICAGO — Construction crews will descend on the Chicago Transit Authority's (CTA) Red and Purple Line tracks in the city's Uptown and Edgewater neighborhoods later this year.They will be working to remove "nearly all of the century-old embankment structure and walls" between W. Lawrence and W. Ardmore avenues, creating more than one-mile of open space underneath the lines, according to a press release from the CTA. Jonathan Toews’ time with the Blackhawks is done The $2.1 billion project is the largest capital improvement project in CTA history, according to the project's website. The work highlighted Thursday is part of phase one, with multiple phases set to take place. Phase one construction is scheduled to run through 2025.CTA leaderships plans to discuss the launch of the modernization project at a Thursday morning press conference.WGN plans to livestream the event in its entirety within this story beginning at approximately 10 a.m.

NOAA issues El Niño watch: Here's where and when we will feel the impact

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:52:33 GMT

(NEXSTAR) – Move aside La Niña – it's almost time for El Niño to take over.National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Climate Prediction Center issued an "El Niño watch" Thursday morning, saying the climate pattern is expected to form sooner than previously anticipated. After La Niña ended last month, we entered "ENSO-neutral" conditions, which means neither La Niña nor El Niño is present. Those neutral conditions were expected to end at some point in the summer or early fall. But as of Thursday, it looks as though the timeline has moved up. Forecasters said there is a 62% chance El Niño will take over between May and July. The probability that El Niño will form by fall is even higher, between 80% and 90%. La Niña is officially over, NOAA announces: What does that mean? What would that mean for our weather? We usually feel the strongest effects of El Niño as we get closer to winter. An El Niño fall and winter would be the inverse of what we’ve seen the last ...

Renderings of new Uvalde school include tribute to Robb Elementary victims

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:52:33 GMT

UVALDE, Texas (KXAN) -- Last month, Uvalde parents and students got to see what the new elementary school replacing Robb Elementary could look like. Renderings of the school include a tribute to the 21 victims who were killed in the mass shooting at Robb Elementary last May. The proposed tribute is a tree, designed with two large branches to represent the teachers and 19 smaller branches to represent the students who lost their lives. Uvalde parents get rendering photos of new school replacing Robb Elementary after mass shooting The renderings and a video that simulates a drone flying above and through the new school were presented at a community meeting Tuesday evening. You can view the full renderings in the file below:VIEW: Uvalde new elementary school renderingsDownloadAt the meeting, the Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District Moving Forward Foundation and Uvalde CISD Community Advisory Committee gave an update on the progress of the new school, includ...

Juror: Texas governor's rush to pardon Daniel Perry a 'travesty'

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:52:33 GMT

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — An alternate juror in the trial of a U.S. Army sergeant convicted of murder said Wednesday that Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's rush for a pardon is an “egregious overreach” to wipe aside the jury's unanimous decision over a 2020 shooting during a Black Lives Matter protest. TIMELINE: The latest with the Daniel Perry case In an interview with The Associated Press, Jere Dowell said prosecutors put on a convincing case against Daniel Perry, who was in his car working as a ride-share driver when he shot 28-year-old Garrett Foster, who had been legally carrying an AK-47 while marching with demonstrators through downtown Austin. As an alternate, Dowell did not have a vote in convicting Perry but said she was in the room for deliberations and she agreed with the verdict handed down Friday. “I just think it’s a travesty,” Dowell said of Abbott already seeking a pardon. Abbott calls for pardon of Daniel Perry after guilty murder verdict Her comments are the first time a j...

St. Paul looks to add more duplexes, triplexes and other ‘missing middle’ housing

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:52:33 GMT

St. Paul’s heavily single-family neighborhoods could soon be a thing of the past.An effort to rewrite the city’s zoning codes to allow denser housing like duplexes in all of the city’s residential districts is gaining steam at City Hall with the support of many housing advocates and to the chagrin of some of the city’s traditionalists.More than half of St. Paul’s housing stock is composed of single-family homes, and more than a third is nestled inside sizable apartment buildings. City planners see a “missing middle” — ample opportunity to install more duplexes, triplexes and fourplexes, as well as townhomes, mother-in-law apartments and small cottage-style houses clustered around a courtyard.In fact, 72% of the city’s residentially-zoned land only allows detached, single-family houses, a major impediment to housing growth at a time when the Twin Cities are believed to be short 80,000 units to meet housing demand. St. Paul’s...

Amsterdam Mohawks seeking new bat boys

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:52:33 GMT

AMSTERDAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Batter up! The Amsterdam Mohawks are seeking six new bat boys for the 2023 season, each committing to eight games. Anyone interested in signing up can contact [email protected]. The team is looking for bat boys 8 years old and up. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The Amsterdam Mohawks, established in 1978, are a collegiate summer baseball team that plays in the Perfect Game Collegiate Baseball League (PGCBL). Before joining the PGCBL in 2011, the team played in the New York Collegiate Baseball League. The Mohawks are nine-time league champions, most recently winning in 2019, and have several former players currently playing professional baseball.

Police hold training exercise at Woodlawn Elementary

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:52:33 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - The Schenectady Police will be holding training exercises at Woodlawn Elementary School on Thursday and Friday, April 13 and 14. There will be an increased police presence at the school. This is just for training. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Currently, the students are on spring recess from school so there will be no risk to students or staff. These exercises are part of a comprehensive Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT).The Schenectady Police want to warn residents to not be alarmed by the increased presence at the school.

Participating lineup for Watervliet Restaurant Week

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:52:33 GMT

WATERVLIET, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The third annual Watervliet Restaurant Week is set for Monday, April 17 through Sunday, April 23. Participating restaurants will be offering dine-in specials and takeout options. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! ParticipantsArsenal City Tavern, 795 3rd AvenueBlack Bear Inn, 310 19th StreetDeacon Blues, 806 25th StreetMac’s Drive-In, 648 Third AvenuePatrick’s Pub, 606 3rd AvenueTed’s Fish Fry, 447 3rd AvenueValente's Restaurant, 315 8th StreetYou can view the menus for each participating restaurant on the Watervliet website. You can also view all the dining establishments in Watervliet on the city's website.

NYSLRS: Mobile app aiding in retirement scam

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:52:33 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- According to an online statement from the New York State and Local Retirement System (NYSLRS), a mobile app called "NYS Retirement" that is currently available on Google Play is a fraudulent app that may be attempting to steal personal data. NYSLRS says the app isn't affiliated with them or Retirement Online. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! NYSLRS says that Retirement Online is only accessible through the NYSLRS website. The organization is warning residents to always be cautious when asked to share personal information.

Adirondack Winery pours a 15-year celebration

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:52:33 GMT

QUEENSBURY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Adirondack Winery has had a busy couple of years, including the opening of a new tasting room and event space in Queensbury. Next week, the winery celebrates another milestone - 15 years of pouring glasses and making memories. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! “We are overwhelmed with the amount of support our customers, friends, family and the community have shown us over the 15 years we have been in business,” said Adirondack Winery President and Co-Owner Sasha Pardy. “It blows me away to see where we started and where we are today.”To celebrate the milestone, the winery is kicking off 10 days of celebration, starting on Thursday, April 13. From then until Sunday, April 23, the winery tasting rooms at both the Queensbury and Lake George tasting rooms will be able to enjoy dueling pianos, comedy, chocolate, and a paint and sip. The full schedule includes:Thursday, April 132000's trivia night - 6-8...