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They wanted more for their son with muscular dystrophy. Now their Family Achievement Center gives others hope.

Published Sat, 23 Nov 2024 10:07:33 GMT

Wyatt Hauser ate applesauce with a spoon, grabbed pegs from a pegboard and walked down a carpeted hallway one day last week at Family Achievement Center in Woodbury.For 11-year-old Wyatt, those activities are anything but routine. They’re therapeutic exercises that constitute small miracles.Wyatt has a rare form of debilitating epilepsy that can cause hundreds of seizures a day. Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome usually strikes children between 3 and 5 years of age, beginning with bouts of staring and gradually progressing to repeated seizures that eventually become so disruptive that many children fail to develop normally. Wyatt, who began experiencing seizures when he was 7 months old, is nonverbal and regularly uses a wheelchair.On Thursday, Wyatt walked on a treadmill and then down a hallway to FAC’s gym with occupational therapist Malorie Casalegno leading the way and physical therapist Sarah Chyzyk helping him from behind. Once they arrived, the women sat with Wyatt on the gym’s c...

5 things to know this Tuesday, September 5

Published Sat, 23 Nov 2024 10:07:33 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Happy Tuesday! We hope everyone had a relaxing and safe Labor Day weekend! According to Meteorologist Rob Lindenmuth, we can expect another hot and humid afternoon. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! A 20-year-old was arrested in Saturday’s River Street homicide. He appeared for arraignment Monday morning. Also, September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Mental health advocates, survivors, and allies are bringing attention to the resources available for people who are struggling with thoughts of suicide. These stories, and more, are covered in your five things to know this Tuesday morning. 1. 20-year-old arrested in River Street homicideA 20-year-old was arrested in Saturday’s River Street homicide. Carlos Corrales-Ramirez was arrested and appeared for arraignment Monday morning.2. September is National Suicide Prevention MonthSeptember is National Suicide Prevention Month. Mental health ad...

VT man pulled over, arrested on active warrant

Published Sat, 23 Nov 2024 10:07:33 GMT

RUTLAND, Vt. (NEWS10) -- A Vermont man was arrested in the early morning hours Tuesday after being pulled over in Rutland, Vermont. Andrew Sheloski, 39, faces several charges. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! On Tuesday, around 12:39 a.m., Vermont State Police pulled over a car on US Route 7 for a motor vehicle violation. Police identified the driver as Sheloski. Police say an investigation found Sheloski was driving with a criminally suspended license and had an active warrant for his arrest. Police did not mention what the warrant pertained to. Rivers Casino & Resort hiring event Tuesday Sheloski was arrested and after searching him, troopers said he had cocaine on him. He was taken to the Rutland State Police Barracks for processing.Charges:Driving license suspendedPossession of cocaineSheloski was issued a criminal citation to appear in Rutland County Superior Court. He is lodged at the Marble Valley Correctional Facility on t...

Rivers Casino & Resort hiring event Tuesday

Published Sat, 23 Nov 2024 10:07:33 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Rivers Casino & Resort Schenectady will host a hiring event on Tuesday starting at 10 a.m. and ending at 2 p.m. The event will take place in the casino's event center. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Rivers’ Human Resources team will be on-site interviewing candidates for a variety of positions. The Casino and Resort is hiring for nearly 50 openings in several departments ranging from entry-level, hourly positions to salaried management positions. Applicants must be at least 18 years old for some positions, and a minimum of 21 for others. Part-time and full-time positions are available throughout all shifts and applicants are asked to bring their resumes. A complete list of open positions can be found online. Enjoying the last days of summer at Indian Ladder Farm “Working at Rivers Casino is more than just a job, it’s a whole lot of fun and very rewarding,” said Linda Waters, Vice President of Human ...

20-year-old arrested in River Street homicide

Published Sat, 23 Nov 2024 10:07:33 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A 20-year-old was arrested in Saturday's River Street homicide. Carlos Corrales-Ramirez was arrested and appeared for arraignment Monday morning. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Troy Police Detectives and Evidence Technicians named Corrales-Ramirez as the suspect following a steadfast investigation that began on Saturday. Police have identified Jario Hernandez-Sanchez, 28, as the victim of the homicide. Police say they have yet to identify a motive. Troy Police are still investigating the homicide. Detectives will continue their follow-up investigation as they attempt to learn more about the circumstances surrounding the incident.Charges:Second-degree murderFirst-degree assault Corrales-Ramirez was remanded to the Rensselaer County Jail. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact (518) 270-4421.

Ask Amy: Long-time affair leads to post-mortem drama

Published Sat, 23 Nov 2024 10:07:33 GMT

Dear Amy: I had a 15-year affair with a married man (“Marshall”), who then ended his marriage in order to be with me exclusively.Marshall and I continued our relationship for another four years before he died unexpectedly.His siblings are handling the funeral and arrangements. They have been very kind toward me in my time of loss.However, his ex-wife is not very fond of me and will be attending the services with her and Marshall’s four grown children.She has expressed that it’s inappropriate to invite me or include me in any way, due to me being a “homewrecker” and destroying their marriage.I understand her bitterness and anger toward me — however I am also mourning the loss of someone I cared deeply about.I don’t want to cause a strain on Marshall’s family or children, so I am asking for your advice. Should I be respectful to his ex-wife’s wishes and not attend this service, or am I justified in attending as well?— Mourning In OhioDear Mour...

MEPs push for better safety and quality standards for substances of human origin 

Published Sat, 23 Nov 2024 10:07:33 GMT

ENVI committee MEPs want to reinforce measures to ensure improved protection for citizens that donate blood, tissues or cells, or are treated with these substances.The Committee on the Environment, Public Health and Food Safety (ENVI) adopted its position on new rules governing the use of so-called substances of human origin (SoHO) in the EU, with 59 votes in favour, four against and four abstentions. The law applies to substances - such as blood and its components (red/white cells, plasma), tissues and cells – that are used for transfusions, therapies, transplantations or medically assisted reproduction.Voluntary and unpaid donationsMEPs insist EU countries should allow for compensation or reimbursement for losses or expenses, related to their participation in donations, to living donors. This could be facilitated through for example, compensatory leave, tax reductions or flat rate allowances set at the national level. They stress that compensation should not be used as an incentiv...

Sale closed in Danville: $2.4 million for a four-bedroom home

Published Sat, 23 Nov 2024 10:07:33 GMT

112 Benjamin Lane – Google Street ViewThe spacious property located in the 100 block of Benjamin Lane in Danville was sold on Aug. 14, 2023. The $2,430,000 purchase price works out to $845 per square foot. The house, built in 1998, has an interior space of 2,876 square feet. This single-story home offers a capacious living environment with its four bedrooms and four baths. The property is equipped with central A/C. In addition, the home includes an attached two-car garage, ensuring ample room for parking and storage.Additional houses that have recently been purchased close by include:A 2,402-square-foot home on the 200 block of Jasmine Way in Danville sold in March 2023, for $1,920,000, a price per square foot of $799. The home has 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.On Gerbera Street, Danville, in July 2022, a 2,624-square-foot home was sold for $2,490,000, a price per square foot of $949. The home has 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.In July 2022, a 2,893-square-foot home on Gerbera Street in Da...

Word Game: Sept. 5, 2023

Published Sat, 23 Nov 2024 10:07:33 GMT

TODAY’S WORD — BARELY (BARELY: BARE-lee: Hardly; by a very little.)Average mark 22 wordsTime limit 30 minutesCan you find 26 or more words in BARELY? The list will be published tomorrow.YESTERDAY’S WORD — SUBLIME sebum semi slim slime slub slue slum smile bile blues lieu limb lime lues imbue isle lube mile muesli mule museTo purchase the Word Game book, visit WordGameBooks.com. Order it now for just $5 while supplies last!RULES OF THE GAME:1. Words must be of four or more letters.2. Words that acquire four letters by the addition of “s,” such as “bats” or “dies,” are not allowed.3. Additional words made by adding a “d” or an “s” may not be used. For example, if “bake” is used, “baked” or “bakes” are not allowed, but “bake” and “baking” are admissible.4. Proper nouns, slang words, or vulgar or sexually explicit words are not allowed.Contact Word Game creator Kathleen Saxe at [email protected].

Serbia moves into World Cup semifinals by beating Lithuania, which had just topped the U.S.

Published Sat, 23 Nov 2024 10:07:33 GMT

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Lithuania beat the U.S. at the 1998 world championships, then failed to medal. Lithuania then beat the U.S. again at the 2004 Olympics, then failed to medal.And history will repeat itself at this World Cup.Bogdan Bogdanovic scored 18 of his 21 points in the first half and Serbia topped previously unbeaten Lithuania 87-68 in the World Cup quarterfinals on Tuesday — a result that means Lithuania cannot medal in Manila this weekend. The best Lithuania can do now is fifth place.It continues a peculiar jinx for Lithuania, which is 3-8 all-time against the U.S. at the senior men’s national level — and has turned those three wins into exactly zero medals. Lithuania was playing less than 48 hours after beating the U.S. 110-104 to close out second-round play in Manila.Serbia (5-1) will play Canada or Slovenia in Friday’s semifinals. The Canada-Slovenia quarterfinal game is Wednesday; the loser plays Lithuania (5-1) in the consolation playoffs Thursday. Teams cannot...