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Former Waldorf Paper Company workers exposed to asbestos may qualify for damages

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:26:51 GMT

Former workers at the past Waldorf Paper Company plant in downtown St. Paul who were diagnosed with certain cancers and their family members may qualify for cash benefits due to asbestos exposure.Birmingham, Alabama law firm Norris Injury Lawyers announced a specific initiative on March 13 to help those who may qualify for damages after working at the Waldorf Company for at least five years prior to 1982 receive them.Following determined links between asbestos exposure and cancers decades ago, federal bankruptcy courts required asbestos manufacturers across the country to set aside millions of dollars in private trusts for those whose exposure at specific sites would ultimately lead to disease, said Robert Norris of Norris Injury Lawyers.There is no statute of limitations on these claims, but those who file claims likely will be asked to provide related employment and medical records, which is where Norris says his firm can help.“It’s a really useful thing once people fi...

St. Paul Public Works, Parks and Rec, Sewer and Water workers approve new contract with 9% to 18% pay increases

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:26:51 GMT

Members of the Tri-Council — the labor coalition representing employees in St. Paul Public Works, St. Paul Parks and Rec and St. Paul Regional Water Services — have voted to approve a new three-year contract with the city.The labor agreement, reached Monday by bargaining teams, averted a strike authorized earlier this month.The wage increases — not universally as large as previously announced by one of the membership groups — include a 9% increase to base pay over the course of three years, with the potential for up to 18% in step increases reflecting years of service. In addition, workers in St. Paul Regional Water Services would receive premiums for unlocking each of three special certifications.While the Tri-Council’s bargaining committee had urged approval, not all members were on board during Thursday’s vote, given how step increases are structured after one year, three years and six years of service. A final vote tally has not been made publ...

Lansingburgh investigation leads to drug arrest

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:26:51 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Troy police report the arrest of Miguel Rivera, 38 of Troy after completing a search warrant in Lansingburgh. The individual was arrested for possession of narcotics and over $50,000. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! On March 23, detectives executed a search warrant at a residence on 3rd Avenue in Lansingburgh following a long-term investigation. As a result, police report a large amount of narcotics were seized along with $50,000. Detectives seized cocaine, fentanyl, ketamine and heroin at the residence.ChargesOne count of first degree criminal possession of a controlled substanceSix counts of third degree criminal possession of a controlled substanceOne count of seventh degree criminal possession of a controlled substanceRivera was brought to Troy police station for processing and held for arraignment in Troy City Court on March 24. At his arraignment he was remanded to the Rensselaer County Jail.

Fort to be renamed for Albany WWI veteran

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:26:51 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - On Friday, the office of U.S. Senator Charles Schumer announced that a posthumously-honored Albany resident and Harlem Hellfighter member will have his name given new life at a Louisiana fort. In June, Fort Polk is set to be renamed in honor of World War I veteran Sgt. Henry Johnson. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Johnson has been the subject of work from Schumer's office for years. In 2015, he was posthumously awarded a Medal of Honor for service that went unrecognized when he served as a black sergeant in WWI. Johnson served under the "Harlem Hellfighters," which operated under French command as dictated by segregation policies of the era.“Sgt. Henry Johnson, Albany resident and Harlem Hellfighter, is a true American hero, who displayed the most profound battlefield bravery in World War I, yet for almost a century the nation for which he was willing to give his life shamefully failed to recognize ...

NY leaders call on DOE to protect local KAPL jobs

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:26:51 GMT

NISKAYUNA, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Chuck Schumer, Kirsten Gillibrand, and Paul Tonko called on the Department of Energy (DOE) to protect local jobs at Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory (KAPL) in Niskayuna. The International Federation of Professional and Technical Engineers (IFPTE) union claims that Fluor Marine Propulsion (FMP) is inappropriately moving work performed by Local 147 members out of the Capital Region. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Lawmakers explained that IFPTE Local 147 represents workers employed at KAPL, which is contracted by FMP to perform key work on the nation’s nuclear naval fleet. The union alleges that FMP is moving work from the Niskayuna facility to a non-union facility, Bettis Atomic Power Laboratory in Pennsylvania. IFTPA was expected to represent over 80 union workers at KAPL but now that FMP is moving work to Pennsylvania, there are 35-40 non-represented employees assigned to work that is covered by t...

Eel-counting season begins along the Hudson River

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:26:51 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - The Department of Environmental Conservation has made an announcement: It's eel season. The 16th annual Juvenile Eel Monitoring Project has begun - and volunteers are invited to join in. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! "New York is home to significant habitat that is critical to the life-cycle of many migratory fish species," said DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos. "The Hudson River Eel Project connects students and local residents with nature gathering data that can be valuable for the future study of this species and its role in the Hudson Valley ecosystem."This spring, groups of volunteers, DEC staff, and environmental organizations across parts of New York are monitoring glass eels across 11 spots along the Hudson River. Locations range from the Capital Region south to New York Harbor.So, why examine an eel? The work performed by project participants helps gather data for eel conservation and managem...

Miles Mikolas to start Opening Day, finalizing contract extension

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:26:51 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Miles Mikolas will take the mound for the St. Louis Cardinals on Opening Day, and he'll draw the big assignment with a new contract. Mikolas has agreed to a two-year, $40 million with the Cardinals. Derrick Goold of the St. Louis Post Dispatch was among the first to report on the extension. The Cardinals announced the extension and Opening Day nod for Mikolas on Friday afternoon. “We are extremely pleased to announce that Miles Mikolas will remain a Cardinal for the foreseeable future,” said Cardinals’ President of Baseball Operations John Mozeliak.  “Miles stands among the top pitchers in the game today, and has continued to provide a steady presence for us both in the rotation and inside the clubhouse. The team is also looking forward to Miles taking the ball for us on Opening Day next week at Busch Stadium.” Top Stories: St. Louis lauds female firefighters, but denies promotions Mikolas, who also started on Opening Day in 2019, has proven reliable over five seasons ...

As Darren Yapi looks to make impact for U.S. U-20s, he’s hopeful it can spur on his form with Rapids

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:26:51 GMT

There are plenty of eyeballs watching Darren Yapi’s every move for the Colorado Rapids this season.For an 18-year-old who went from fetching balls on the sideline just a few years ago to starting for the Rapids up front, the attention is to be expected.Still, it’s hard for the center forward to grasp how fast his rise has been. Last week, Yapi received a phone call from a then-unknown area code, which turned out to be U.S. Soccer based in Chicago. An official was on the line to tell him he had been selected for the U.S. Under-20 Men’s National Team’s final camp with friendlies in Europe against France, England and Serbia over two weeks.With the FIFA Under-20 World Cup kicking off this spring (May 20-June 11), U.S. Soccer had to do its due diligence before making a final roster decision. Yapi checks many boxes national teams need: A true center forward with blazing speed, the 6-foot-2 Denver native earned national-team attention, but still can hardly believe i...

Man Killed, Two Others Seriously Injured in Two-Vehicle Crash on Lone Tree Way [Antioch, CA]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:26:51 GMT

Traffic Collision near State Route 4 Intersection Left One FatalityANTIOCH, CA (March 24, 2023) – Friday evening, a person died and two others were hospitalized following a two-vehicle crash on Lone Tree Way.Dispatch reported the incident around 10:18 p.m. at the intersection of Lone Tree Way and State Route 4.According to the police, a southbound vehicle heading towards East Tregellas Road collided with another vehicle exiting Highway 4.Unfortunately, one of the drivers sustained fatal injuries and died at the scene. His identity remains undisclosed pending notification from the next of kin.Meanwhile, two of his passengers remained at a hospital in critical condition. The occupants of the second vehicle did not sustain injuries.At this time, Antioch Officials are working to determine the circumstances surrounding the Lone Tree Way two-vehicle crash.Sweet James sends out their warm and sincerest sympathies go out to the friends and family of the victim. May the loving memories...

Caylynn Simpson Arrested after DUI Accident on 82nd Place [Scottsdale, AZ]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:26:51 GMT

37-Year-Old Woman Taken Into Custody after DUI Collision near Indian School RoadSCOTTSDALE, AZ (March 24, 2023) – Early Saturday morning, authorities arrested Caylynn Simpson following a DUI accident on 82nd Place.The incident occurred around 1:20 a.m., near Indian School Road on March 18th.Per reports, Simpson was driving a Toyota Tacoma and struck four police vehicles. In addition, she hit an officer that was standing near one of the vehicles and a detained passenger in the rear seat.Medics arrived and transported the two victims that were hit to a nearby hospital for further treatment.In addition, towing services were required to remove two severely damaged police vehicles from the scene.Meanwhile, police officers arrested 37-year-old Caylynn Simpson and took her into custody at the Scottsdale City Jail for DUI charges, including Extreme DUI and Reckless Driving & Endangerment.The presence of alcohol or other altering substances in the body can impair thinking, reasonin...