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Education Commissioner talks about potential changes to graduation measures

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:00 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)--The Blue Ribbon Commission released a report of recommendations emphasizing test taking isn’t the only way students can show what they’ve learned.  https://www.nysed.gov/sites/default/files/programs/grad-measures/nys-blue-ribbon-commission-graduation-measures-report.pdf"If I have a student who has testing anxiety, I don’t want to just limit that student’s ability to have other ways of showing their talents, their intellect, the way that they observe learning and demonstrate learning," said Betty Rosa, Education Commissioner.One recommendation was to transition to one diploma with the option for students to add seals and endorsements. Reporter Jamie DeLine asked Education Commissioner, Betty Rosa, if the seals would represent advanced courses some students decide to take.  "We may create additional seals like a financial literacy seal," said Rosa. "Definitely the civic. We have some of the seals already there. What we want to try to do is a seal in the arts-- t...

Rosendale man pleads guilty in 2019 Kingston murder case

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:00 GMT

KINGSTON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Rosendale man pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter on Wednesday. Jacob Jackson, 24, faces a maximum sentence of 25 years in prison. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! According to the indictment, Jackson and two others broke into the residence of Myron Moye, 36, of Kingston, on November 1, 2019. The three suspects tied up the occupants and stabbed, shot, and killed Moye. Kingston Police launched an investigation that lasted two years. The three suspects were identified as Jacob Jackson, his half-brother Melik Davis, and Christopher Jackson, no relation. Davis and Christopher Jackson are awaiting trial.

Man shot in St. Louis near intersection of Enterprise Center

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:00 GMT

ST. LOUIS - One man was shot Tuesday afternoon in St. Louis near an intersection within proximity of the Enterprise Center, police say. It happens just a few hours before the St. Louis Blues host a game at the Enterprise Center against the Tampa Bay Lightning. Police sources tell FOX 2 the shooting happened near South 14th Street and Clark Avenue. One man was shot and rushed to a hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The shooting happened sometime during the 3 p.m. hour. Bump-run carjackers strike in Webster Groves Police were reportedly able to stop a person of interest as he was boarding a bus. The person of interest is now being questioned.It's unclear what led up to the shooting. Preliminary information indicates the victim and alleged gunman knew each other and were involved in a personal dispute prior to the shooting. The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department has responded to the scene. FOX 2 will update as more information becomes available.

AG Bailey responds to new report on Kim Gardner, says her term had 'radical consequences'

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:00 GMT

ST. LOUIS - After mounting legal battles, former St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner stepped down in May. A new report from the Missouri Attorney General uncovers more about what led up to her resignation. One day after releasing the report, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey spoke one-on-one with FOX 2, further explaining the actions that led up to his efforts to remove Gardner from office. “She came to office dedicated to the proposition of reducing mass incarceration by simply not doing her job,” says Bailey. “It was a radical social experiment that had radical consequences for the people of Missouri and the City of St. Louis.”Bailey and his former deputy attorney general, Bill Corrigan, say that Gardner was enrolled in nursing classes for her masters through St. Louis University for two years, avoiding her duties as circuit attorney.  Unusual burglary leaves St. Peters business owners stunned Bailey says people died, were injured, and “hundreds” of businesses left St. ...

Neighbors shocked after Clayton murder, Major Case Squad pursues new leads

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:00 GMT

CLAYTON, Mo. - The Major Case Squad is following up on several leads in a murder that’s shaken the Clayton community. One neighbor, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, said it happened right behind where she lives. “It was extremely close to home.”She lives right next to the murder scene off Wydown Boulevard in Clayton. She remembers hearing loud banging noises just after 5 a.m. “I thought it was maybe the trash cans,” she said. "Or we have big metal doors down in the basement, so I thought maybe someone was trying to close the door or maybe a trash can top. Never once in a million years did I think it was gunshots.” Bump-run carjackers strike in Webster Groves She says the police investigation took officers down a walkway between buildings to Byron Place, where officers were focused on a car with a single bullet hole in a window. Investigators were reportedly trying to retrieve a bullet they believed came from gunfire between the apartment buildings.Police have also been gat...

17 alleged MS-13 members arrested, charged as part of large-scale drug trafficking probe

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:00 GMT

Members of the international street gang MS-13 were arrested and charged as part of a sweeping investigation into the trafficking of large quantities of methamphetamine into Los Angeles.On Tuesday, the United States Department of Justice announced the unsealing of a federal grand jury indictment that charges 23 members and associates of the notorious and violent gang with illegal drug and gun crimes.Alleged members of the criminal street gang MS-13 were processed by law enforcement officials in downtown Los Angeles on Nov. 14, 2023. Seventeen suspected members of the gang were arrested during an early morning operation in undisclosed locations across the Los Angeles area. Four of the defendants are already in state custody and authorities are searching for the remaining two.During the operation, law enforcement officers seized several pounds of suspected methamphetamine, fentanyl and cocaine, nine firearms and about $94,000 in cash. As much as $50,000 was taken from one specific res...

It's a good time to be a pet psychic

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:00 GMT

For centuries there have been people who claimed they could communicate with the dead, and a subset of such folk who insisted they could tell you what your dog or cat is thinking.I suspect many if not most pet owners dismiss such claims as hokum.But the Wall Street Journal says a degree of newfound respectability has come to the cottage industry of pet psychics."Pet psychics are making their way from the fringe to socially acceptable," the paper reports. "Those who tell others about their experiences with animal communicators say they are more likely to be asked for referrals than be mocked."Maybe this is a reflection of the less-than-serious times we seem to inhabit. Or maybe it just speaks to the close ties between people and their critters, especially after the pandemic.Whatever the case, when the Wall Street Journal is treating pet psychics seriously, it's fair to say it's a thing."People book sessions with animal communicators to unravel behavioral issues, to learn about prefer...

The Key to Perfect Pigmentation: Brows by Shelly’s Plastic Tattoo Wrap

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:00 GMT

As permanent makeup (PMU) is becoming more popular, many women are facing the reality of getting tattoos on their faces. But the idea of needles and related issues scares off some who would love to give up the daily grind of applying makeup in the morning and removing it at night. Brows by Shelly can help alleviate those fears.“Brows are very, very low maintenance when it comes to the healing afterwards,” founder Shelly Nguyen says. “Depending on whether the client’s brows are super sensitive. Then they might have a little bit of redness afterward, which goes away within 24 hours.”Shelly says that it’s not a stressful procedure at all, and most of her clients are very relaxed. Some even more than others.“I think it’s more of a trust thing as well,” Nguyen says. “After we start the tattooing process, we sit there and we talk. The whole time is just talking and then it’s like, ‘Oh, I’m done already,’ or with some clients, they’ll come in tired from a hard day. And they’ll just go to s...

Spanish Fly Pro – YES or BIG NO?

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:00 GMT

Spanish Fly products have long been covered in an aura of mystery and question. Historically, they were known as aphrodisiacs, substances that could ignite passion and enhance sexual experiences. But with the countless of products available in the market, how does one discern the real from the fake ones? Enter Spanish Fly Pro, a product that has been making waves in the industry. But is it a resounding YES or a BIG NO? Let’s delve deeper.A Brief Overview of Spanish Fly ProductsSpanish Fly, traditionally, was a substance derived from the blister beetle and was believed to have potent aphrodisiac properties. However, its use was fraught with dangers, including potential toxicity. Over the years, the term “Spanish Fly” has evolved to include a range of products designed to enhance sexual pleasure and performance. These products, often made from a blend of herbs and natural ingredients, promise to reignite passion and improve intimacy.Zooming in on Spanish Fly ProSpani...

San Carlos beheading defendant skips court Tuesday; DA says he won’t seek mistrial

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:00 GMT

REDWOOD CITY — After a courtroom scene Monday that prompted prosecutors and a judge to question a “marked change” in the defendant’s behavior, a man accused of beheading his child’s mother with a sword last year skipped out on his own trial Tuesday, prompting the defense to rest its case.Jose Rafael Solano Landaeta’s absence came just one day after a bizarre courtroom episode that unfolded when the 34-year-old defendant was cross-examined by prosecutors: He denied committing the killing and even denied recognizing a photo of the victim — 27-year-old Karina Castro — while testifying under oath. Solano then became nonresponsive for the rest of his cross-examination, prompting Judge Lisa Novak to recess court for the day.Solano is accused of the daytime killing of Castro, allegedly using a sword that he pulled from his car as the two were arguing. Authorities say Solano used the sword to hack Castro to death, cutting off one of her arms and striking her at least seven...