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Contract talks continue nearly 2 months into strike at Pennsylvania locomotive plant

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:46:59 GMT

ERIE, Pa. (AP) — Contract negotiations between the country’s largest locomotive manufacturer and its striking union workers continued in Erie on Thursday, nearly two months after some 1,400 people walked off the job.The session followed comments by Erie County Executive Brenton Davis to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette that expressed concerns the dispute could result in an end to manufacturing at Wabtec’s facility.Scott Slawson, president of Local 506 of the United Electrical, Radio & Machine Workers of America, said a potential plant closure was not discussed during talks Thursday he described as productive.“We actually made some positive progress today,” Slawson said. “Both sides left knowing we had some homework to do and we’re going to be meeting again next week.”Wabtec spokesperson Tim Bader declined to comment on Davis’ remarks but said in a statement that the Erie plant “has been a laggard in terms of cost and efficiency for years, as compared to other ...

DC police officer responding to reported domestic violence incident shoots, wounds man

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:46:59 GMT

A D.C. police officer responding to a reported domestic violence incident shot and critically wounded a man Thursday morning, police said.It happened just after 10:30 a.m. on the 7400 block of Georgia Avenue in Northwest.Acting Police Chief Pamela Smith said during a news conference that officers first “received a call for a man with a gun and potential domestic situation” at about 10 a.m. in an apartment building.Smith said officers could not enter the building or locate the caller for more information. Then officers were called to the area again after a 911 call at approximately 10:35 a.m. reporting gunfire related to the apparent domestic violence incident.“While officers were responding, they were flagged by an individual that gave a description of the person who reportedly fired shots,” Smith said. “Officers located an individual matching the description and began giving verbal commands in English and Spanish.”When the officers approached, Sm...

In high-stakes season for Greek soccer Panathinaikos sees path to Champions League with AEK Athens

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:46:59 GMT

GENEVA (AP) — Success in Greek soccer is often weighed down by off-the-field controversy. This time it’s the killing of a fan in Athens.Panathinaikos owner Giannis Alafouzos missed being in France to see his team eliminate former European champion Marseille from the Champions League on Tuesday — its biggest game in more than a decade.He and leaders of other clubs were due to meet with the prime minister of Greece and the president of UEFA at a crisis meeting the next morning in Athens concerning organized violence in soccer, Alafouzos told The Associated Press in an telephone interview on Thursday.Stellar results in recent Champions League qualifying games for Panathinaikos and AEK Athens should have set the stage for rival Olympiakos hosting Manchester City’s victory over Sevilla on Wednesday in the UEFA Super Cup.Instead, a pall was cast over it all. The AEK fan was killed last week in street clashes with Dinamo Zagreb ultras who already were barred from the game scheduled o...

Denver Nuggets championship banner raising set for Oct. 24

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:46:59 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The Denver Nuggets are ready to raise a banner at Ball Arena, and now we know when the NBA Champions will get the chance to do so - Oct. 24, 2023.The pregame celebration will take place ahead of the Nuggets' season opener against the Los Angeles Lakers. Here’s how many people were at the Nuggets parade The season opener will be broadcast on TNT and is one of 22 nationally televised games for the Nuggets. Another featured game will be on Christmas Day when the Golden State Warriors come to Denver for a 12:30 p.m. matinee game that will be broadcast on ABC.In total, the Nuggets will have nine games on TNT, nine on ESPN and four on ABC. The Nuggets season ended June 12 when they beat the Miami Heat in the NBA Finals. A few days later, on June 15, they held a parade through the streets of Denver and a rally at Civic Center Park.Since then, star center Nikola Jokic has traveled back to his home in Serbia where he has spent time with family and watched his horses compet...

Colorado-based Boston Market has 27 restaurants closed by state of New Jersey over unpaid wages, related worker issues

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:46:59 GMT

TRENTON, N.J. (AP) — State labor officials have temporarily shut down more than two dozen Boston Market restaurants in New Jersey after finding multiple violations of workers’ rights, including more than $600,000 in back wages owed to 314 employees.A stop-work order was issued Tuesday by the Department of Labor against 27 restaurants across New Jersey. The state also imposed nearly $2.6 million in penalties against the firm.The Associated Press sent an email seeking comment to Boston Market’s corporate office in Golden, Colorado, on Thursday. There are 31 Boston Market restaurants in New Jersey and 310 nationwide, according to its website. What to know about new updates to workers’ rights in Colorado The company has requested a hearing challenging the state's findings, labor officials said, but a hearing date has not yet been scheduled.State officials say the investigation began in November, when a worker at a restaurant in Mercer County filed a complaint with the labor department...

SWAT teams respond to woman who barricaded self at business in Wilton Manors

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:46:59 GMT

A woman who barricaded themselves at a South Florida business prompted a quick response by SWAT teams. SWAT and Wilton Manors Police arrived at the scene at Dragon Lily Tattoo, located at 500 W. Oakland Park Blvd, Thursday afternoon. As units continue to work the scene, traffic at Oakland Park Boulevard, between Andrews and Powerline Road, has been closed. Drivers are urged to take alternate routes. Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.

Worcester police searching for two children taken by non-custodial parent

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:46:59 GMT

Worcester police asked for the public’s help Thursday afternoon after police said a non-custodial parent took two of her biological children from a site on Brussel Street. Police identified the woman who allegedly took the children as Tiffany Cancel, 47. Police also identified the children as 11-year-old Joaquin Cancel and 9-year-old Avery Cancel. Joaquin Cancel, police said, was wearing white sneakers, red and blue pants and a light blue T-shirt.Avery Cancel was wearing multi-colored shorts, a gray t-shirt with Sonic on it, and blue Crocs shoes.Police described a suspect vehicle in the case as a white Buick Rendezvous with New Jersey a license plate of B50RYX.Anyone with information is asked to call 911.This is a developing story; stay with 7NEWS on-air and online for the latest updates.

Author David Simon shares how ‘Homicide’ became a graphic novel some 30 years later: ‘It feels different’

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:46:59 GMT

Jonathan M. Pitts | Baltimore Sun (TNS)BALTIMORE — A lot has happened for David Simon since his first book, “Homicide: A Year on the Killing Streets,” was published in 1991.His 600-page blockbuster on a team of Baltimore homicide detectives became a bestseller and ultimately recognized as a classic. It became the basis for a long-running television series. And the TV shows Simon has written and produced in the years since, including HBO’s “The Wire,” have changed that medium.So the 63-year-old Baltimore resident seemed as tickled as he was gratified last week when he held up a copy of the latest work to bear his name — “Homicide: The Graphic Novel, Part One” — for a fascinated roomful of fans in Baltimore.“I sent some early copies to some of the detectives — to my friends — and I got back a lot of funny responses, from ‘What the [heck is this]?’ to ‘I can’t believe it has gone this far,’” he joked as part of a launch event at Greedy Reads bookstore in Remington.Simon declined The Ba...

Hot Property: Barnstable barn has rustic charm

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:46:59 GMT

Cedar shingles and an all-white interior not your thing? For buyers looking for digs on the Cape but not necessarily the Cape house aesthetic, 3400 Main Street in Barnstable is a feast for the eyes.Nestled in the heart of Barnstable Village, the home is a captivating blend of modern luxury, historic allure, and rustic charm. Originally built in 1832 as Captain Daniel Bacon’s barn, the property has been artfully — and joyfully — transformed into a four-bedroom residence, earning its well-deserved spot on the National Register of Historic Places.Upon entry, the grand foyer hints at the whimsy within. High ceilings and the barn’s post-and-beam construction beckon you to explore further, from the updated, gourmet kitchen with exposed brick to the gracious dining area and intimate living room. A primary bedroom suite on the first floor offers a tranquil escape, while a dedicated office caters to contemporary work-from-home needs.Ascend the grand staircase to the upper level, where ...

Beyond bourbon: Indulge in New Orleans’ cultural treasures, both old and new

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 13:46:59 GMT

Patti Nickell | Tribune News ServiceAh, New Orleans — a mecca for college spring-breakers, bachelor and bachelorette partiers, and middle-aged not-so-crazies hoping to recapture the wild abandon of their youth.I know the allure of America’s original Sin City more than most, having spent 27 years there.But having that long acquaintance, I also know the pleasures New Orleans offers that don’t result in a three-day hangover. I’ve said this before, and I’ll say it again. In my book, New Orleans is America’s most culturally significant city.That culture rose organically from the sultry swamp surrounded by bayous, river, lake and Gulf.Fashioned by Spanish, French, Afro-Caribbean and Anglo influences, New Orleans created its own cuisine and music, and adopted a zest for life that resulted in its motto, Laissez les Bon Temps Roulez.The good times haven’t exactly rolled in New Orleans over the past two decades. The twin blows of Hurricane Katrina in 2005 and the COVID pandemic in 2020 sent t...