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Texas' 3rd medical marijuana dispensary opens in Austin

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:17:00 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Thousands of people living with chronic pain are hoping lawmakers at the Texas Capitol provide them with relief in the form of medical marijuana.Last week, the Texas House Committee on Public Health unanimously approved a bill to increase the THC limits in medical cannabis and expand who is eligible to use it.On Tuesday, goodblend — a state-licensed medical marijuana operator — opened its first dispensary location in Austin. It’s only the third medical marijuana retail location to open in the Lone Star State. Related: Austin-based dispensary offering eligible veterans free medical marijuana prescription Cannabis advocate Johanna Nuding stopped by the store to see what was available."A lot of times, people need a little hand-holding,” she said. “Having a brick-and-mortar location where people can do that, makes them feel more comfortable."In goodblend’s new retail location, registered patients of the Texas Compassionate Use Program can shop for non-smokable cannabis...

Some are pushing to ban menthol cigarettes, here's why

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:17:00 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- In a few months, The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is expected to release final regulations to ban menthol cigarettes and flavored cigars.  Some lawmakers are taking up the proposed ban on a state-wide level, including Texas Sen. Carol Alvarado of Houston.Senate Bill 920 would prohibit the sale of flavored cigarettes and e-cigarettes. Advocates say it's about public health. Previous coverage: FDA issues plan to ban menthol in cigarettes, cigars The Centers of Disease Control found the following:"In 2021, 39% of middle school and high school students who currently smoked cigarettes reported using menthol cigarettes. In 2019, 51% percent of young adults (18-25 years old) who currently smoked cigarettes reported using menthol cigarettes. That same year, 39% of adults (over 25 years old) who currently smoked cigarettes reported using menthol cigarettes."According to The FDA, menthol makes cigarettes more addictive and harder to quit.“Menthol in particular, it...

Chinese hand-pulled noodles, mochi doughnuts and kosher eatery coming to Mall of America

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:17:00 GMT

Three new dining options are set to open this spring at Mall of America in Bloomington.• Master Noodle, the Chinese hand-pulled noodle shop on University and Hamline avenues in St. Paul will open its second location in the mall. The restaurant will serve its entire menu of noodle soups, stir-fries, handmade dumplings and egg rolls. The eatery will be on Level 3, South.• Mochinut, a California-based chain of doughnut shops that serves mochi doughnuts, will serve its signature combination of American doughnuts and Japanese mochi. The doughnuts are made from rice flour and are shaped like those baby teething rings we all had, with eight balls of dough connected together to make a circle. The doughnuts do contain a small amount of glutinous flour, so are not gluten-free. In addition to the doughnuts, the stand will serve trendy Korean hot dogs, bubble tea and soft serve. The eatery will be on Level 2, East.• And finally, Vitali’s Kitchen, an offshoot of the kosher skyway outfit Vitali’s...

Lake George Mayor retires after 52 years

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:17:00 GMT

LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- It all began in 1971. “I decided the village was going in the wrong direction and I wanted to return its identity as a welcoming place for families, and a safe place to live and raise a family," Robert Blais, Mayor of the Village of Lake George, said. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Robert Blais has been a familiar face in the Mayor’s Office in the Village of Lake George for 52 years. As mayor, he spearheaded economic development efforts for the area, keeping shops open and drawing visitors year-round with events like the Lake George Winter Carnival, Ice Castles and Americade. “Anything that we could think of, we tried to bring people here," Blais said. "We knew once they came to Lake George and they experienced what we had here, they’d be back.” The area saw some of its biggest visitor numbers after the start of the pandemic and Blais said the best is yet to come.  Colonie man charged in Al...

Colonie man charged in Albany Med lockdown

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:17:00 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The suspect who caused the Albany Medical Center lockdown on Monday has been taken into custody and faces several charges. Dino Savoca, 61, of Colonie, was arraigned Tuesday morning in Albany City Criminal Court with bail set at $50,000. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! On Monday, around 2:40 p.m., officers responded to Albany Medical Center for reports of a man who threatened a transport employee by pointing what appeared to be a handgun at them, according to police. Upon arrival, officers learned the suspect had been barricaded in a single room on the third floor and began to investigate. During their investigation, police learned Savoca was inside a room with his 97-year-old mother who was scheduled to be taken to another facility for continued care. Officers were tipped before that Savoca didn't want to leave his mother and pointed what appeared to be a handgun at someone trying to take her to a ...

Corinth man's alleged assault puts victim in hospital

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:17:00 GMT

CORINTH, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Saratoga County Sheriff's Office reports the arrest of Joseph Murauskas, 44 of Corinth. Murauskas was allegedly involved in a domestic dispute in which the victim had to be taken to the hospital. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! On March 25, around 10:20 p.m., the Sheriff's Office responded to a domestic dispute involving a male and female on Chapman Street in Corinth. Police report Murauskas allegedly assaulted the female victim causing serious physical injury to her head and face. The victim was treated on scene and then taken to Saratoga Hospital for further medical attention, ultimately ending up at Albany Medical Center. ChargesFirst degree assaultMurauskas was arraigned in Corinth Town Court and remanded to the Saratoga CountyCorrectional Facility in lieu of $40,000 cash/$80,000 bond/$800,000 partially secured bond.

Connecticut man arrested after traffic stop on Mass. Pike in Lee

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:17:00 GMT

LEE, Mass. (WWLP) — A man from Connecticut was arrested after a traffic stop on the Mass. Pike in Lee on the morning of Saturday, March 18. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! According to the Massachusetts State Police, at around 9:30 a.m. a Trooper conducted a traffic stop on the westbound side of the Mass. Pike in Lee due to the license plates showing that the vehicle was unregistered. The driver of the BMW sedan was identified as 26-year-old Jessie Campbell of West Hartford.Campbell did not have a driver's license and no paperwork for the newly acquired BMW. The Trooper requested a tow for the vehicle and during questioning, it was discovered that Campbell was in possession of a loaded Walther P22 pistol. He was arrested due to not having a license to possess a firearm. Rensselaer man accused of identity theft, grand larceny Campbell was held on $5,000 bail and was arraigned at Great Barrington District Court on Monday on...

NYSP: Saugerties man had car torched, lied to cops

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:17:00 GMT

SAUGERTIES, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Saugerties man was arrested and is accused of torching his car, lying to police, and filing a false insurance claim. William Duryea, 27, faces several charges. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! On December 28, 2022, police say Duryea reported to work at 10 p.m. at the Ulster Service Area on I-87. Around 11:20 0.m., Duryea received a call from Kingston Police saying that his car was found on fire in Hasbrouck Park. Duryea allegedly claimed to have left his keys in the car when he went to work, and someone must have stolen his car.Police say throughout an investigation, they learned Duryea did not drive his car to work that evening. Police also say he had his car turned and filed an insurance claim. Charges:Fourth-degree arsonThird-degree insurance fraudThird-degree falsely reporting an incident to law enforcement Police looking for missing Vermonter Duryea was arraigned in the Town of Saugerti...

Glenville pauses bulk trash pick-up program

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:17:00 GMT

GLENVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The town of Glenville has put a hold on its plans for the 2023 Bulk Trash Pick-Up Program. The town explains the cost has grown too expensive and bids from vendors are unaffordable. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Glenville reports the program cost has increased from $10,000 to $200,000 in 13 years. County Waste’s bid was a $190,000 flat fee with an additional $105/per ton over 550, Glenville typically collects about 600-to-800 tons. With expected additional tonnage, the cost to the town would likely exceed $200,000. The company owning Twin Bridges/Advantage declined to bid at all.Glenville explains its most expensive year was last year where the program costs $90,000. The town budgeted $80,000 in the 2023 budget, but with the current bid, the program is at least $120,000 over budget. The town expresses it is simply not affordable and not something the taxpayers can or should support. Troy tak...

Cardinals end spring training with best record, possible Opening Day lineup

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:17:00 GMT

JUPITER, Fla. - The St. Louis Cardinals wrapped up spring training Monday with baseball's best preseason record and a lineup that could look very similar to one used on Opening Day. The Cardinals ended Grapefruit League play with an 8-2 victory over the Baltimore Orioles, finalizing their 2023 spring training record at 17-7-5. That's good for a .708 winning percentage, which will stand as baseball's best by the time all spring games end Tuesday. RELATED - How you MIGHT be able to watch St. Louis Cardinals games for free this year While it's hard to put too much stock into spring training records and stats, the best spring record is a nice accomplishment, given the Cardinals had nine big-league players miss extended time due to the World Baseball Classic. That bunch included many marquee players like Paul Goldschmidt, Nolan Arenado and Tommy Edman. The Cardinals who stuck around camp got extended looks, so the spring surge, at the very least, is a testament of depth within the org...