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Trudy Rubin: Israeli government strategy enabled Hamas horrors and must change to defeat them

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:32 GMT

“Crazy, crazy, crazy!” were the words of an Israeli friend on the phone, describing the massive Hamas attack on Saturday. An attack that was deliberately conducted on the day after the 50th anniversary of the surprise Arab attacks that began the 1973 Yom Kippur War.It was the shocking implausibility — and the personal immediacy — of what had happened, that shook my friend to her core. Many others told me this was worse than 1973, which mostly took place in the Sinai or on the Golan Heights — because this attack happened inside Israel proper, and was mainly aimed at civilians. Everyone I reached in Israel either had personal connections with someone killed or injured, or had immediate relatives or friends who have been called up by the military since the attack.How was it possible, they all asked, that hundreds of Gazan terrorists on motorcycles, bicycles and foot could cross a supposedly well-protected border, kill at least 700 Israelis in a day, and in...

Leaf Peeping: Biplane Fall Foliage Flight

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:32 GMT

RED HOOK, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Travel back in time, while you enjoy the scenic views of fall foliage from an open cockpit. At Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome, you can jump aboard a 1929 New Standard D-25 to experience a thrilling way to go leaf peeping. Off the Beaten Path: Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome The 15-minute ride allows passengers to fly 1-2 miles over the Hudson River, where you can soak up views of the Catskill Mountains and the Taconics. They also offer a 30-minute ride and a lighthouse tour.Ready to fly? Biplane rides are available weekdays until the end of October, weather permitting. from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Book is available by reservation 845-752-3200. Additionally, may be available, first come-first served, depending on pilot and aircraft availability. Leaf Peeping: Cloudsplitter Gondola Ride at Whiteface Mountain Biplane rides take place at the Old Rhinebeck Aerodrome, which we recently in this week's Off the Beaten Path. It's located at 9 Norton Rd. in Red Hook.

UCDA: Former Ulster County executive stole $95K from not-for-profit

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:32 GMT

ULSTER COUNTY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A former Ulster County Finance Director pleaded guilty to two counts of grand larceny on Tuesday, stealing over $95,000 from a not-for-profit children's summer camp, according to the Ulster County District Attorney's Office. Burton Gulnick, Jr., will be sentenced in January 2024. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Following a lengthy investigation by New York State Police, Gulnick was arrested in June in connection to thefts from the Hurley Recreation Center (Hurley Rec). Hurley Rec is a not-for-profit organization that provides summer activities and programs for families, including a children's summer camp.According to the Ulster County District Attorney's Office (UCDA), Gulnick was the former treasurer of Hurley Rec, which suffered losses of over $95,000 and disruptions to children's programs and activities. Police also found Gulnick stole thousands of dollars from an election campaign bank accou...

Crews investigating fatal crash in front of Enterprise Center

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:32 GMT

ST. LOUIS - St. Louis Metropolitan Police are on the scene of a deadly crash.One person is dead after a crash that happened on 14th and Clark a bit after 3:30 a.m., right in front of Enterprise Center. From what can be seen, there was a white box truck and a maroon sedan involved. The car was smashed into a light pole. Monthly $500 payments coming soon for some St. Louis families Police have 40 West blocked off at this time. The officers have not stated which vehicle the driver was driving.The accident reconstruction team with SLMPD is investigating. FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.

St. Louis County Council approves $5M to improve cybersecurity

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:32 GMT

ST. LOUIS OCUNTY, Mo. - The St. Louis County Council approves spending millions of dollars to help improve the county's cybersecurity systems. This comes after hackers breached an important law enforcement system last month.This was a big financial move by county council members Tuesday night. The council voted to spend $5 million to help beef up cybersecurity. Council member Ernie Trakas was a main sponsor of the measure. Described as an "emergency appropriation," Trakas says the funds will be used for improvements, including figuring out and fixing weaknesses in the county's systems, buying new technology, and hiring consultants to transfer information technology capabilities from servers to the cloud. Dead tree is a big problem for elderly St. Louis homeowner Trakas concedes that the $5 million will basically drain the county's emergency savings, but Trakas made the case that the major expense is worth it to shore up the county's cybersecurity systems against future attacks. C...

Grand Center Arts Academy hosting 'International Day of the Girl' event today

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:32 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The 'International Day of the Girl' returns to St. Louis. The all-inclusive event has been celebrated worldwide for 11 years now.It encourages the public to focus on key issues that adolescent girls face and provides a way for them to connect with each other. This year, Confluence Academies will host the 'Sophia Project's International Day of the Girl' event. Monthly $500 payments coming soon for some St. Louis families This year's theme is the 'digital generation.' The conference will focus on how to help girls balance their self-esteem and self-care online while providing them with empowering tools for the future.The event is Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Grand Center Arts Academy.

Lawsuit could stop marijuana tax stacking, making cannabis cheaper in St. Louis County

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:32 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - Marijuana prices in St. Louis County could soon be cheaper. That's if a new lawsuit is successful.FOX 2's partners at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported that a dispensary in Florissant is accusing St. Louis County and the Department of Revenue of unconstitutionally collecting a 3% sales tax on top of the municipal sales tax. Dead tree is a big problem for elderly St. Louis homeowner The Missouri Cannabis Trade Association says dozens of state counties have been stacking their taxes. Buyers would save if the lawsuit succeeds, but it could also cost the county up to $3 million a year.

St. Charles County government job fair taking place today

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:32 GMT

ST. CHARLES COUNTY, Mo. - St. Charles County is hosting a job fair on Wednesday.The county has open positions in 30 government departments. They include 911 dispatchers, corrections officers, and highway department workers. The job fair is from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Missouri Job Center of St. Charles County. Monthly $500 payments coming soon for some St. Louis families It's on Harry Truman Boulevard.

Jersey County sheriff hopes hunters and farmers can help in missing persons case

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:32 GMT

JERSEY COUNTY, Ill. – Ten months ago, Paige Bell’s mom went missing."It's been rough, because she's always there for her kids," Bell said.A family photo sits on Bell's dashboard as a constant reminder of who she's missing."I take it with me everywhere I go," she said.Paige's mother, Kaila Votale, went missing on Jan. 8 in Dow, Illinois, in south Jersey County."She doesn't want people to feel down or sad, so if she could make you smile, she would," Bell said.Bell and her family are still searching for closure.“Being in a family of someone who has been missing for so long, it's hard, and it hurts,” she said. “It feels like you're alone even when you're not." Monthly $500 payments coming soon for some St. Louis families The Jersey County Sheriff’s Office exhausted all of its resources when Kaila first went missing searching on foot and in the sky using infrared technology. But with no new recent leads, Sheriff Nicholas Manns is hoping fall may provide new clues in their search."This ...

Amnesty program nets pounds of drugs headed to St. Charles County Jail

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:25:32 GMT

ST. CHARLES COUNTY, Mo. – Seven pounds of drug contraband were kept out of the St. Charles County Jail just in the last three months, according to the jail director.Corrections Director Dan Keen introduced the initiative with a metal container called the Amnesty Box.“This is a no-questions-asked (initiative),” he said. “This is your opportunity to drop any drugs or contraband that you have on you at this time.”Keen showed a box containing dozens of pills and drug containers. He said the most recent drops came in the past week.His jail also has a TSA-grade body scanner, which he said won’t catch everything. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News SIGN UP NOW “They can stick the fentanyl up under their toenail, and when they get in, they dig it out and then the...