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ERAP funds help housing crisis in NY

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:19:55 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (WTEN) -- Housing continues to be an issue here in New York. This past session, the legislature couldn’t not agree on a housing plan. A report from the comptroller's office looked into funds for the Emergency Rental Assistance Program. ERAP launched nationwide back in 2021 in response to economic effects from the pandemic. The program is federally and state funded. As of this past May, ERAP distributed $3.1 billion to 250,000 applicants across New York.  Bombers Burrito Bar in Albany appears to have closed 81% of that funding went to New York City residents. The program closed to new applications in January. Deputy Comptroller, Rahul Jain explained, who was eligible. "You have to make less than 80% of area median income. You also had to show that you had rent arrears which means that you had back rent, that you hadn’t paid yet, and in order to get what they call perspective funding, so some funding to pay for future rent you need to be able to show you were rent burde...

St. Louis police seek to ID man in child sex assault case

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:19:55 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Investigators with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department are asking for the public's help in identifying and locating a man suspected of a child sex crime in a south city neighborhood.According to Sgt. Charles Wall, a police spokesman, the crime occurred July 23 in the St. Louis Hills neighborhood. Police did not provide a more specific hundred block. Ellisville man accused of firing at car on I-64 Police say the victim, a 6-year-old boy, was riding his bicycle when a man walked up to the child, snatched him off the bike, and took the boy to a nearby vacant residence and sexually assaulted him.Anyone with information on the man's identity may contact detectives directly at 314-760-7360. If you wish to remain anonymous or are interested in a cash reward, call CrimeStoppers at 866-371-8477.

19-year-old charged in Wood River killing

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:19:55 GMT

WOOD RIVER, Ill. - An Alton, Illinois, man has been charged in connection with the fatal shooting of a Wood River man earlier this week.According to Wood River Police Chief Brad Wells, the shooting happened shortly before 4:10 a.m. Monday in the 800 block of Tennyson Street.Police arrived at a single-family residence and found a man who lived there had been shot. Other law enforcement agencies from the area also responded to assist Wood River police in questioning people at the home. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Breaking News SIGN UP NOW Meanwhile, the victim, identified as Jacob Wall, was taken by ambulance to the Wood River Police Department, where he was transferred to a helicopter, and then airlifted to a St. Louis hospital. Wall died at the hospital. He ...

Park Hills man found dead Monday near ditch in Potosi

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:19:55 GMT

POTOSI, Mo. - An investigation is underway after a Park Hills man was found dead near a ditch in Potosi. Police have identified Jacob A. Barton as the victim. Next of kin has been identified. Ellisville man accused of firing at car on I-64 The Potosi Police Department say Barton was found deceased near the area of State Highway 8 and Pearl Road. It's unclear what led up to his death, though an autopsy is pending. No suspect information is available at this time. Potosi police are handling the investigation with assistance from the Washington County Sheriff's Office. If you have any information relevant to the investigation, contact the Potosi Police Department at 573-438-1079.

Teen identified as victim in deadly Madison, Illinois shooting

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:19:55 GMT

MADISON, Ill. - Authorities have identified a teenager as the victim in one of three shootings Tuesday being investigated by the Major Case Squad.Jaylen I. Woods, 19, as the victim of a shooting in the 1700 block of Edwardsville Road. Ellisville man accused of firing at car on I-64 The Major Case Squad says Woods was found lying in the backyard of a home around 1 p.m. Tuesday. He suffered multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced deceased at the scene. Additional details are limited in this case. If you have any information relevant to the investigation, contact the Major Case Squad of Greater St. Louis at 1-866-371-8477.

Wildfire burning in national forest between Silverthorne and Kremmling

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:19:55 GMT

Federal and local firefighters are battling a wildfire off of Colorado 9 between Silverthorne and Kremmling.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Wildfire burning in Teller County prompts evacuation order Crime and Public Safety | Two fires burning in forests west of Colorado Springs quickly snuffed Crime and Public Safety | Beaver Tail Mesa fire, burning above I-70 on Colorado’s Western Slope, is 50% contained Crime and Public Safety | Grand County’s Devil’s Thumb fire now 76% contained, smoke expected through fall Crime and Public Safety | New fire blazes in Mesa County following lightning strike near state park The Williams Peak fire, northwest of Williams Peak, is burning through heavy, dead and downed lodgepole pine beetle kill, in the Sulphur Ranger District, according to the U.S. Forest Service, Arapaho and Roosevelt National Forests.The fire, at about noon Wednesday, was est...

Wildfire burning in Teller County prompts evacuation order

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:19:55 GMT

A wildfire burning in Teller County has prompted evacuation and pre-evacuation notices.An evacuation order is posted for the Palmer Village subdivision because of a fire near Manchester Place, according to the Teller County Sheriff’s Office. The closest major intersection is Manchester Drive and Lower Twin Rock Road (County Road 42).“Everyone in this area is ordered to evacuate immediately,” the sheriff’s office said.EVACUATION ORDER for Palmer Village subdivision due to a wildland fire near Manchester Place. Everyone in this area is ordered to evacuate immediately. For more info, monitor local media. The closest major intersection is Manchester Drive and Lower Twin Rock Rd (CO RD 42)— Lieutenant Bunting, PIO (@TCSOPIO) July 26, 2023Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Wildfire burning in national forest between Silverthorne and Kremmling Crime and Public Safety | Two fires burning in forests west of Colorado Springs quic...

Avalanche re-signs forward Ben Meyers to 1-year contract

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:19:55 GMT

The Avalanche announced it has re-signed forward Ben Meyers to a one-year contract on Wednesday.The deal is for $775,000, according to league sources, leaving Colorado with approximately $2 million in cap space for the 2023-24 season.Related ArticlesColorado Avalanche | Avs Mailbag: Will Avalanche name new captain while Gabriel Landeskog misses another season? Colorado Avalanche | Nikolai Kovalenko signs entry-level contract with Avalanche but will remain in KHL for 2023-24 season Colorado Avalanche | Avalanche 2023 offseason: Which lingering free agents can Avs afford with remaining salary cap space? Colorado Avalanche | Former Avalanche Alex Galchenyuk to check into player assistance program after outburst during arrest Colorado Avalanche | Ross Colton signs four-year deal with Avalanche The 24-year-old has tallied five goals in 44 games over the last two seasons for Colorado. He is projected to center...

Man arrested in series of attacks against women in L.A.

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:19:55 GMT

A man tied to a series of attacks against women in the Los Angeles area has been arrested, officials announced Wednesday.The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said more details will be released during a 3 p.m. news conference.Sergio Andrew Garcia, 21, was wanted in connection with at least six assaults in the L.A. area, officials previously said.Check back for updates on this developing story.

Gang tied to killing of 2 El Monte officers charged in federal indictments

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:19:55 GMT

Members and associates of a gang tied to the fatal shooting of two El Monte police officers face federal charges alleging murder, witness intimidation and drug trafficking, among other counts, authorities announced Wednesday.Authorities served 10 search warrants Wednesday leading to the arrest of seven people associated with the Quiet Village street gang, while three people remain outstanding.A federal investigation into the gang began after the June 14, 2022 deaths of Sgt. Michael Paredes and Officer Joseph Santana. The men were gunned down while responding to a domestic violence call at a motel in El Monte.Officer Joseph Santana (left) and Corporal Michael Paredes (right) are shown in photos released by the El Monte Police Department on June 15, 2022. The suspect, Justin William Flores, a Quiet Village member, also died in the gun battle. Thousands pay tribute to fallen El Monte police officers Officials said the gang has been terrorizing the community for years and have ties to...