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Former surgeon to be sentenced for defrauding Medicare

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 14:11:02 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On Monday, a former surgeon from Niskayuna agreed to pay $42,000 for defrauding Medicare. Steven A. St. Lucia is scheduled for sentencing on March 17 after pleading guilty to state healthcare fraud charges. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! St. Lucia admitted that his medical license had been revoked and he was excluded from participating in all Federal healthcare programs, including Medicare. St. Lucia opened Union Foot Solutions in Schenectady and applied for the company to participate in Medicare. In the application, St. Lucia lied about having his license revoked and claimed he never faced suspension or exclusion from Federal healthcare programs. The application was rejected since St. Lucia had been excluded from the Medicare program. Therefore, Union Foot Solutions could not receive Medicare payment. Troy man sentenced 65 months in nationwide fraud case St. Lucia then transferred ownership...

Schenectady declares State of Emergency for winter storm

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 14:11:02 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Schenectady Mayor Gary McCarthy declared a state of emergency for the city due to an impending snow storm. The state of emergency is in effect from 10 p.m. on Monday, March 13 through 5 p.m. on Tuesday, March 14. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! As part of the declaration, unnecessary travel is prohibited within the city, and vehicles should be removed from city streets for snow removal. Garbage collection has also been suspended. Collection originally scheduled for District 3 (Mont Pleasant/Bellevue) on Tuesday, March 14, will take place on Saturday, March 18. Collection in the Village of Scotia scheduled for Tuesday will now also occur on Saturday.NEWS10 meteorologists said to expect a high impact, long duration storm. Snow will begin around midnight and will be wet and heavy. Strong wind gusts will lead to blowing snow and potential power outages. For the latest forecast updates, follow t...

Village of Scotia declares snow emergency

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 14:11:02 GMT

SCOTIA, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Village of Scotia announced a snow emergency effective at 10 p.m. on Monday, March 13. The snow emergency will be lifted at 12 p.m. on Wednesday, March 15. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! During the snow emergency, parking will not be permitted on Village streets or in the municipal lot. Vehicles violating the regulations may be subject to ticketing or be towed at the owner's expense.

Emergency responders prep for winter storm

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 14:11:02 GMT

FULTON COUNTY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Dispatchers, firefighters, and emergency management crews are getting ready for the increase in calls tomorrow due to potential weather-related injuries, accidents, and calls for assistance. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The Communications Center at the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office is fully staffed with dispatchers. Communications Officer Keith Shults said they are ready for higher call volume, but the emergency vehicles out on the roads will have to brace for the conditions.“Response times change," Shults said, "as far as the ambulances, getting to calls in a timely manner, the snow can impede that a little bit.” East Greenbush declares a snow emergency Fulton County Emergency Management Office Coordinator Steven Santa Maria said they have been working with their partners, especially power companies, to prepare for the heavy snow’s impact on wires and outages. “We’re sort of o...

Ed Cox takes seat as NY Republican Chair

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 14:11:02 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (WTEN) -- New York State officially has a GOP Chairman and it’s someone who’s pretty familiar with the position. Ed Cox will be returning to that seat after former Chairman Nick Langworthy won a Congressional seat this past November. Our Capitol Correspondent Amal Tlaige attended the the Republican Convention on Monday and explains what Cox has in store for the Republican party.   Michael Henry announces run for NYS GOP Chairman The Long-Island Republican is a son-in-law to the late former President, Richard Nixon. Cox says in part his focus will be on safe streets, good jobs and good education. He also says the party will have to influence Republicans to get out and vote early which they saw as a weak point this past election. Aside from early voting, Cox says he has much more planned to gain Republican votes in the future. "We have to get well funded senate races, well funded assembly races we have to build up in the local elections and make sure that people who are...

Flags fly during procession for fallen Hermann officer

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 14:11:02 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- The body of the officer killed in Hermann, Missouri last night is being returned. A procession for Detective Sgt. Mason Griffith is going from St. Louis County to Gasconade County.Flags and first responders at the Clayton Road overpassThe number of vehicles in the convoy was small, but there was a large show of support along the route. Firetrucks, ambulances, police cars, were flashing their lights on the Clayton overpass. A large American flag was displayed prominently.The Gotten Stroeter Funeral Home is handling the final arrangements. There will be a visitation and funeral at Owensville High School Sunday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Top story: Hermann officer dead, 1 injured after Sunday shooting The Associated Press reports:The search for the man suspected of killing one small-town Missouri police officer and badly injuring another ended Monday when the man came out of a home that had been surrounded by police.The shooting happened about 9:30 p.m. Sunday in Hermann, whi...

Nelly to perform at Missouri State Fair

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 14:11:02 GMT

ST. LOUIS - St. Louis native and three-time Grammy winner Nelly will perform at the 121st Missouri State Fair this summer.The hip-hop mogul is scheduled to appear at the fair's Grandstand stage on Friday, Aug. 18. Tickets are $50 for the track and $40 for the grandstand.Nelly is the fourth concert announcement for the fair. Previously announced shows include Tyler Hubbard with Parmalee (Aug. 10), LAiney Wilson with Jackson Dean (Aug. 11), and Cory Asbury and CAIN (Aug. 16).Tickets for all fair concerts will go on sale at 9 a.m. on June 27 through Etix. Grandstand tickets do not grant admission to the fair, and vice versa. They must be purchased separately.

Kendrick Castillo’s parents refuse settlement money in push to make STEM School shooting records public

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 14:11:02 GMT

The parents of a student killed in a 2019 school shooting in Highlands Ranch have refused to accept a $387,000 payout from the school as they push to make more information about the attack public.Maria and John Castillo, parents of slain 18-year-old Kendrick Castillo, have not accepted the settlement money in a civil lawsuit they brought against STEM School Highlands Ranch, their attorney, Dan Caplis, said Monday.The parents hope refusing the funds will help them in a fight with the school over releasing more information about the May 7, 2019, school shooting.Kendrick Castillo was hailed as a hero after he rushed at a shooter who had burst into his classroom that day. He was killed and eight others were injured. The two shooters who attacked the school were later convicted and sentenced to life in prison.Douglas County District Court Judge Jeffrey Holmes in February ordered STEM to pay the Castillos the maximum amount of monetary damages allowed under state law, in particular the Cl...

Broncos agree to terms with Jarrett Stidham as No. 2 QB for 2023, sources say

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 14:11:02 GMT

The Broncos’ big splash on Day 1 of the NFL’s free agency negotiating period came on the offensive line, but the franchise also moved quickly to identify its backup quarterback.They did so by agreeing to a two-year, $10 million deal with former Las Vegas and New England signal-caller Jarrett Stidham, according to league sources.Stidham played for the Raiders in 2022 and spent two seasons before that with New England.He started the Raiders’ final two games of last year after the team made it clear it was moving on from Derek Carr. In a pair of losses, Stidham threw for 584 yards, four touchdowns and three interceptions.Stidham, 26, started his college career at Baylor and finished it at Auburn. He is a Stephenville, Texas, native and now will be in a position group coached by a 28-year-old former Texas high school quarterback in Davis Webb.Stidham will be the No. 2 quarterback behind Russell Wilson. Denver also has late-season addition Jarett Guarantano currently under contract.Payto...

Here’s where “Breaking Bad” actors Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul drank mezcal in Denver

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 14:11:02 GMT

Forget the Oscars red carpet. Denevrites were raving about celebrity sightings over the weekend, as actors Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul traveled around the region pouring drinks that featured their original mezcal.The duo, otherwise known as Walter White and Jesse Pinkman from “Breaking Bad,” was on a semi-secretive tour, stopping by several liquor stores to sign bottles of Dos Hombres, a mezcal they first released in 2019. They also popped up unannounced in bars and restaurants throughout the Mile High City shaking up cocktails, serving samples and taking selfies with adoring fans.We asked readers to give us a heads-up when they spotted Cranston and Paul. Here’s where the actors hit on their tour of Denver. Know of another place? Hit me up at cricciardi@denverpost.com.Hazel’s Beverage WorldBOULDER,CO: March 10:Bryan Cranston, left, and Aaron Paul, congratulate Aidan Duncan, who was lined up at 4:30 am to be first in line. Actors, Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul of "Breaking Bad...