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Former dental technician admits to stealing precious metals

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:12:54 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On Thursday, a former dental technician was sentenced to a year of probation for stealing government property. Arthur Hanvey, 65, of Delanson, was also ordered to pay $13,533.04 in restitution. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Delanson worked at the Albany Stratton Veterans Affairs Medical Center. He admitted to stealing precious metals and noble alloys intended to be recycled and used to manufacture crowns, bridges, and dental prostheses. He then sold the precious metals to a third-party refinery.According to Delanson, this happened between October 2017 and May 2021. The Department of Veterans Affairs Office of Inspector General investigated this case, and Assistant U.S. Attorney Alexander P. Wentworth-Ping prosecuted the case.

How to stay safe and warm this winter

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:12:54 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On Wednesday, Schenectady County issued a Code Blue urging residents to find shelter due to frigid overnight temperatures. Simultaneously, the Schenectady County Office of Emergency Management provided safety tips and precautions to follow as temperatures continue to decline in the coming weeks. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! For those heading outdoors, officials suggest wearing warm, dry clothing and keeping fingertips, earlobes, and noses covered. Most heat is lost through the head, so wearing a hat, hood, or scarf can be beneficial. A key indicator that your body is losing heat is if you begin to shiver. Prolonged exposure to cold can lead to hypothermia, frostbite, and the exacerbation of chronic heart and lung conditions. Early signs of hypothermia include shivering, dizziness, trouble speaking, and lack of coordination. Moderate to severe signs include sluggishness, drowsiness, unusual behav...

Tonko to host federal jobs fair

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:12:54 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The University at Albany will be hosting a federal jobs fair presented by Congressman Paul Tonko. The event is scheduled for November 4. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The jobs fair will offer employment opportunities with the federal government in positions based in the Capital Region as well as other areas. Representatives from the following agencies will be in attendance: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)AmtrakEnvironmental Protection Agency (EPA)Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)National Park Service - Saratoga National Historical ParkInternal Revenue Service (IRS)IRS Taxpayer Advocate Service (TAS)United States Postal Service (USPS)United States Customs and Immigration Service (USCIS)United States Census BureauU.S. Department of StateFederal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF)Drug Enforcement ...

Happy 30th to Rebuilding Together St. Louis!

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:12:54 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Rebuilding Together St. Louis is an organization that helps with home projects for older adults and veterans – all at no cost! It could be a small project of putting up handrails to a larger one where wheelchair ramps are constructed. To celebrate this fabulous work, there is going to be a party! It’s Wednesday, November 8, at 5:00 p.m. at the Norwood Hills Country Club. Be sure to get tickets to ensure the building continues!RebuildingTogether-STL.org

Man sentenced to over 10 years for 7-Eleven robbery

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:12:54 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- A Ferguson man is facing over a decade in prison for a 2020 gas sttaion robbery. Harvey Cameron, 33, has been sentenced to prison for the armed robbery of a St. Louis 7-Eleven.The robbery occurred at 5350 Chippewa Street on June 21, 2020. During the incident, one of the men involved brandished a Zastava, AK-47-style rifle, demanding cash from the store employee. Both individuals were apprehended shortly after the robbery, and they were found with the stolen cash and the firearm. Florida kidnapping victims rescued from downtown St. Louis hotel Cameron pleaded guilty in July to robbery, possession and brandishing of a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence, and being a felon in possession of a firearm. The co-offender, Monte Kent, 35, also pleaded guilty to robbery and firearm charges in March 2022. He also got a 10-year prison sentence.

Husband arrested in 2002 Callaway County cold case

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:12:54 GMT

FULTON, Mo. -- Police recently made an arrest in the 2002 killing of Debra Dickens. The Callaway County Sheriff's Office says that a grand jury indicted Harold Dickens on murder charges."The Callaway County Sheriff's Office would like to acknowledge the determination of our investigators, both past and present, the diligent work of the grand jury, and the efforts of all involved in this case," police state on Facebook.Debra and Harold were married before she was brutally killed. KXEO-TV reports that her body was found in a trailer near Fulton, Missouri. She had been stabbed multiple times.

Woodland Park School District drops gag order that violated teachers’ First Amendment rights, union says

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:12:54 GMT

The Woodland Park School District has removed and replaced a school board policy that the local teachers union called unconstitutional because it prohibited educators from speaking to the press or posting on social media about district decisions without consent, the Woodland Park Education Association announced this week. The teachers union sued the district and its Board of Education in federal court over the summer, alleging employees’ First Amendment rights were violated by the policy. The decision to replace the policy with a new one, which the union says “protects the First Amendment rights of educators,” was made during federal court mediation, according to a news release. “This is a huge win for Woodland Park educators following the outcome of our lawsuit,” said Nate Owen, president of the Woodland Park Education Association, in a statement. “We’re overjoyed that teachers and other employees can finally speak on matters of public conc...

No, ETIAS won’t become operational in 2024, EU sources say 

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:12:54 GMT

The European Union has once again postponed the launch date of the European Travel Information and Authorisation System (ETIAS), EU sources have confirmed.While so far, the EU has continuously claimed the ETIAS would become operational by mid-2024, an EU official has confirmed for SchengenVisaInfo.com that the go-live date for ETIAS has now been delayed to May 2025.We had initially hoped for the EES to become operational by the end of this year or, at the latest, the beginning of the next year. Due to unforeseen delays, it has become evident that this timeline is unattainable. As a result, the implementation of the ETIAS has been rescheduled to May 2025, with the possibility of further postponement. EU OfficialThe Entry /Exit System (EES) is another EU border security system, an automated IT system that, in the future, will register travellers from third countries each time they cross an EU external border. The system has been continuously postponed alongside the ETIAS.Both sys...

5 Hospitalized after Multi-Vehicle Collision on E Florence Avenue [Los Angeles, CA]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:12:54 GMT

Vehicle Accident on Compton Avenue Involving MTA Bus and More Cars Left Five Individuals InjuredLOS ANGELES, CA (November 2, 2023) – Sunday evening, five people sustained injuries following a multi-vehicle collision on E Florence Avenue.The incident happened around 7:55 p.m. on October 29th, near E. Florence Avenue and Compton Avenue.According to the LA County Fire Department, the crash involved two cars and an MTA bus. The car rear-ended the MTA bus and then a second car hit the first car from behind.Paramedics arrived and took five people with injuries to a local hospital. The victim’s name and condition are unclear at this time.Furthermore, both directions of the roadway were temporarily shut down to allow for cleanup and preliminary duties. However, the street has since been reopened to the public.The cause of the crash on E Florence Avenue remains unknown, however, the investigation is still underway.One small driving mistake can lead to multi-vehicle crashes. That is why...

Man Dies in Hit-and-Run Bicycle Accident on Van Nuys Boulevard [Los Angeles, CA]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:12:54 GMT

40-Year-Old Male Cyclist Fatally Struck in Deadly Collision near Calvert StreetLOS ANGELES, CA (November 2, 2023) – A hit-and-run bicycle accident on Van Nuys Boulevard claimed the life of a man Monday night. At approximately 11:40 p.m., authorities were alerted to the incident near Calvert Street in the Valley Glen neighborhood.Officers eventually discovered a man lying in the roadway. Initial investigations revealed that the cyclist was struck by a southbound vehicle while traveling in the same direction on Van Nuys.The driver of the vehicle immediately fled the scene without offering any assistance or notifying the authorities.A witness reported that the suspect’s vehicle carried the victim beneath it as it traveled from Van Nuys to Burbank Boulevard. The victim was finally dislodged from the suspect’s vehicle when they reached Hatteras Street. First responders later declared the 40-year-old male cyclist deceased at the scene.As more information becomes availabl...