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US students in grades 5-12 give their schools B- grade: Gallup

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:16:52 GMT

(The Hill) -- Students in grades five through 12 in the U.S. give their schools a B- at the close of the 2022-2023 academic year, according to a new Gallup and Walton Family Foundation-State of American Youth Survey.While there is a good amount of positivity towards schools, with 22 percent of students giving an “A” grade and 44 percent giving a “B,” 24 percent of students labeled their school a “C” while 10 percent gave it a “D” or “F.”The students were particularly upset with how schools prepared them for the future and engaged with their learning. On average, students gave their schools a “C+” for making them excited to learn, for adapting to a style of learning that suits them best and for informing them of different career paths. “At a crucial moment in defining future pathways, high school students are less excited about learning and feel less prepared for the future than middle school students,” the report reads.  Student loan payments due in October after y...

North Austin neighbors consider lawsuit against city

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:16:52 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A group of neighbors in the Little Walnut Creek area of north Austin said they are frustrated with the lack of communication from the city and are strongly considering a lawsuit after their homes were damaged in a flooding event. "It's easy to come here and see the damages and walk away and live your own life as the city. But we're stuck here," Dustin Grant, one of the homeowners, said. "We live this every day." Grant said his home received about $150,000 of damage. His backyard fence was pushed down by rushing flood waters, his floor had to be ripped up after three inches of water got into the house, and he is now using his camping gear as a makeshift kitchen until his house is fixed. He is one of the 60 homes that were damaged during an April 20 storm. He and his neighbors spoke to the city council during a May 4 city council meeting, where the director of the Watershed Protection Department said debris from the winter storm in early February created a clog in a s...

Houston police K-9 dies from heat exhaustion

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:16:52 GMT

HOUSTON (KXAN) -- The Houston Police Department confirmed Tuesday that one of its K-9 dogs, Aron, passed away due to heat exhaustion.Aron was a four-year-old K-9 dog who had worked with the department for one-and-a-half years. The handler left Aron in a running and air-conditioned patrol vehicle, which HPD said was a "necessary and common practice when the K-9 partner is not actively engaged in police work."Aron's police handler returned to the patrol vehicle and found the engine had shut off. Aron was taken to an emergency veterinarian clinic, where the dog ultimately died of heat exhaustion. HPD said K-9 vehicles are designed to notify the handler, sound horns and active cooling fans while rolling down the windows if the vehicle's engine turns off. The department confirmed this didn't happen in this incident, and police officials are investigating what went wrong. RELATED: Texas ranks No. 1 in heat-related pet deaths "All HPD vehicles that transport K-9s will immediately be insp...

HVCC announces $85 million workforce training center

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:16:52 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Hudson Valley Community College announced a new workforce training center that will be built on campus. The facility will be an education and career training hub for engineering and technical careers. Dozens of community partners also took the ‘Workforce of Tomorrow Pledge,” promising to connect students from underserved communities to career and training opportunities that will go right back to the Capital Region.  Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! “This 130,000 square foot building is a building that is going to be constructed to serve that invisible community" Dr. Roger Ramsammy, President of HVCC, said. "To make sure those invisible workers enter that building and exit with the skill.” The building is set to cost $85 Million. 

Troy Fire Department receives funding for new equipment and gear

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:16:52 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Troy Fire Department will receive funding from the Assistance to Firefighters Grants program to purchase new equipment and gear. Congressman Paul D. Tonko submitted a letter of support for the request for funds. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! “Every day, the brave men and women of our Capital Region fire departments put their lives on the line to keep our communities safe,” said Congressman Tonko. “It is our responsibility to honor their commitment and dedication by providing our first responders with the tools and training they need to do their work efficiently and safely."The fire department will purchase 120 new fire helmets and three new heavy-duty firefighting gear washers and dryers. "As has been reported, cancer diagnoses among firefighters have risen to an alarming rate," said Kevin Kilgallon, Troy Fire Department Battalion Chief. "These gear washers will be used following each structure ...

Starbucks opening in Schenectady's Rivers Casino

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:16:52 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Starbucks is set to open inside Rivers Casino & Resort in Schenectady. The shop will be located near the Event Center between the entrance to the gaming floor and The Landing Hotel. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Construction on the store is set to begin soon. According to Rivers, this will be the closest Starbucks to downtown Schenectady in the area. “At Rivers, we’re always looking for ways to enhance the property by bringing in new and exciting amenities,” said Rivers General Manager Joe Lodise. “Starbucks is a perfect complement to our current food and beverage offerings and, with its location outside of the casino gaming floor, will be accessible to guests of all ages, eventgoers, and our team members." Heavy traffic expected for SPAC’s opening weekend The 1500-square-foot Starbucks will be offering a complete menu including coffee, hot teas, blended drinks, smoothies, pastries, san...

Heavy traffic expected for SPAC's opening weekend

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:16:52 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The 2023 Ellis Medicine Concert Series at Saratoga Performing Arts Center (SPAC) season kicks off Friday with TLC and Shaggy, followed by Dead & Company on Saturday and Sunday. The New York State Park Police is expecting heavy traffic around the area. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! "As we enter concert season at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center, we are working to ensure the safety of all park and concertgoers," said New York State Park Police spokesperson John Craig. "This weekend we have a full slate of concerts and are also celebrating Father’s Day and Juneteenth."Park staff, as well as the Park Police and State Police, will be in and around SPAC to help with traffic. Craig recommends concertgoers arrive early. The heaviest traffic is expected after 3 p.m. each day with parking lots opening at noon. The concerts start around 7 p.m. Part of Milton’s Rowland Street to close for 3...

Women's Health Wednesday: Weight loss drugs

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:16:52 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - More than 56 percent of women will try to lose weight in any given year according to the latest CDC statistics. You may have heard about people using the drug Ozempic or WeGovy to lose weight fast, especially in Hollywood. Dr.  Priyangika Pathirana, an internal medicine physician with Samaritan Bariatric and Metabolic Care shares her insight on when and why these drugs should be used in this week's Women's Health Wednesday.

SP: Hartford man arrested, fired a gun during dispute

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:16:52 GMT

HARTFORD, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Hartford man was arrested on Friday after discharging a firearm during a dispute and being involved in several physical domestic disputes, according to New York State Police. James Lutz, 26, faces a slew of charges. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! On Friday, around 4:30 p.m., troopers received a report of multiple past occurring disputes out of Hartford. According to police, an investigation showed Lutz was involved in several physical domestic disputes with the victim. Police say during two incidents, one in December 2022 and another in May 2023, Lutz displayed a gun and fired it.Police say no one was injured, and a child under 17 was present in both instances. Police seized all firearms, and allegedly found an illegally possessed high-capacity magazine. Initial Charges:Second-degree criminal possession of a weapon (two counts)Third-degree criminal possession of a weaponFirst-degree reckless e...

DMV announces plans to crack down on underage drinking this summer

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 20:16:52 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The New York State Department of Motor Vehicles is cracking down on underage drinking at concert venues throughout the summer. Through September 17, enforcement details will be on the lookout for fake IDs. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! “Our investigators are well-trained to spot fake IDs, and we have added security measures that make our licenses and non-driver IDs increasingly difficult to counterfeit,” said Mark J.F. Schroeder, DMV Commissioner and Chair of the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee. “You may think we’re trying to spoil your fun, but it is not fun to end up in a hospital, a jail, or a morgue from a night spent drinking when you’re underage.”Enforcement sweeps will be conducted at venues, including the Saratoga Performing Arts Center, Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater, Darien Lake Performing Arts Center, CMAC in Canandaigua, and the Lakeview Amphitheater in Syracuse. Underage...