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How Austin Public Library's used bookstore diverts 47K pounds of items from landfills each month

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 01:12:14 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — In a 5,000-square-foot shop off Burnet Road lies Recycled Reads, a nonprofit bookstore operated by the Austin Public Library system. For 14 years, customers have explored donated materials and former items from APL's collection to try and find their next treasure. It's a place where first-time customers have since become regulars, said Paola Ferate-Soto, manager of Recycled Reads."There's a couple that comes here on Thursdays, right before they go on a lunch date," she said. "They come weekly and they have beautiful smiles, always like, 'I found this, I'm so glad!"But beyond welcoming familiar faces and offering customers access to gently used finds, the bookstore also assists the city in its Zero Waste by 2040 initiative."The ultimate goal is to give a second life to these materials," Ferate-Soto said.How does Recycled Reads receive its materials?An APL spokesperson said many books and items are donated to Recycled Reads, while others come through a process APL call...

Crash on I-87 Northway southbound closes two lanes

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 01:12:14 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- According to 511 NY, a crash on I-87 Northway southbound in the area of exit 2E; NY 5 eastbound; Wolf Road in Colonie has shut down two right lanes of four. The crash was first reported at 7:45 a.m. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Information regarding the crash is limited at this time. Stick with NEWS10 as more information regarding the crash and traffic in the area becomes available.

5 things to know this Thursday, March 9

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 01:12:14 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- "Nothing ruins a Friday like realizing it's Thursday" - Unknown. We're one day away from Friday, everyone. We're also two days away from the annual Albany St. Patrick's Day Parade, which will kick off at 2 p.m. at Quail Street and Central Avenue. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! According to Meteorologist Jill Szwed, we'll be catching a break after back-to-back days of clouds and blistery conditions. The gray skies will clear up as we head into the end of the week.Albany Police are currently investigating a shooting that happened on First Street that sent a man to the hospital. Also, according to Saugerties Police, the father of Paislee Shultis, Kirk Shultis Jr. was arrested for alleged burglary. Police say he was just bailed out of jail days before this arrest on separate burglary charges. These stories, and more, are covered in your five things to know this Thursday morning. 1. First Street ...

Watervliet awarded $5M in water quality grants

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 01:12:14 GMT

WATERVLIET, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The City of Watervliet has received $5M in water quality grants. The grants, three in total, will provide funding for buying the land adjacent to and the boarders of the Watervliet Reservoir, eliminating the remaining sanitary and storm sewers within the community, and replacing 13,150 linear feet of sanitary sewers, some being 100 years old. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The first grant will look to purchase 58 acres of land that borders the Watervliet Reservoir. Mayor Charles Patricelli says his primary focus is and has always been to protect the quality of the water supply source. The land bought with this grant will stay undeveloped and act as a natural buffer to the reservoir. This Water Quality Improvement Projects (WQIP) grant totals $480,000.The second grant will support the separation and elimination of combined sewer overflows (CSOs) in the City's sewer system. CSOs are a mixtur...

3 dead after double murder-suicide in Lincoln County

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 01:12:14 GMT

TROY, MO. - Tragedy in Lincoln County, Thursday morning after a triple shooting at a home, ends with three people dead. Authorities shared that the case is a double murder suicide.The shooting stemmed from a domestic dispute, and all three of the people involved are related to each other. Detectives from the Lincoln County Sheriff's Department and the Lincoln County Coroner's Office are investigating the case.Officers rushed to a home on the 2500 block of Highway W at about 8:15 p.m., after getting a call of shots fired. Investigators said when police arrived at the scene, they found an adult female and two adult males inside the home with gunshot wounds. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News SIGN UP NOW We're told two of the people, the woman and one of the...

Man charged in Janae Edmondson crash due in court today for 2020 robbery charge

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 01:12:14 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The man charged in the crash that cost 17-year-old Janae Edmondson her legs is due back in court Thursday, in a different case.Daniel Riley is charged with assault and driving without a license in the crash, February, 18. Suspected Schnucks shooter appeared to be targeting suburbs Riley is due in court Thursday for a status conference on a 2020 robbery charge. He violated house arrest on that charge more than 51 times.The Circuit Attorney's Office and the courts blame each other for allowing Riley to remain free, leading to the crash.

Daylight saving time kicks off this weekend

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 01:12:14 GMT

ST. LOUIS - We're just a few days away from the start of daylight saving time, and this time the spring forward may be permanent.The senate passed the 'Sunshine Protection Act' last year to make daylight saving time permanent, but it still needs to go through the house and be signed by the president. Some say the change is a long time coming. Trending: Ladue estate with luxury auto house sold in record-setting 8-figure deal At the same time, some health experts are warning it could harm public health, effecting the body and social clock. Others say that's already happening twice a year.

Missouri state representative calls for Francis Howell audit after large cost overruns

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 01:12:14 GMT

ST. CHARLES COUNTY, Mo. - A Missouri state lawmaker asks for a state audit of the Francis Howell School District.Republican State Representative Phil Christofanelli of St. Peters shared that the cost to build a new Francis Howell North High School has nearly doubled since voters approved Proposition S in 2020. Suspected Schnucks shooter appeared to be targeting suburbs He said he understands costs can change, but doubling or quadrupling costs should have set off alarms; or require officials to re-submit them to voters.

East St. Louis man charged with murder after trooper finds body in the street

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 01:12:14 GMT

EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. - A man is charged with murder after an Illinois state police trooper found a body in the street earlier this week.This was at the intersection of 9th Street and Winstanley in East St. Louis Monday. Officers said 27-year-old Dontez McCray hid in a nearby home. He was arrested after a four-hour police standoff. Suspected Schnucks shooter appeared to be targeting suburbs McCray is being held in the East St. Louis jail on a $1 million bond. Authorities have not released the name of the man who died.

Man accused of stealing $71K in merchandise facing charges

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 01:12:14 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - A serial criminal accused of stealing more than $70,000 worth of merchandise from several Ulta Beauties and Dick's Sporting Goods stores is now facing charges.St. Louis County Police said 20-year-old Carlos Willis even used teenagers to help him steal. Authorities shared that Willis hit multiple stores from west county to south county, St. Charles County, and St. Clair County. Trending: Ladue estate with luxury auto house sold in record-setting 8-figure deal According to the probable cause statement, the sixteen separate thefts were committed over a six-month period. The stolen merchandise was also sold on Facebook less than 24 hours after the thefts.Willis remains at large. Anyone with information is asked to contact CrimeStoppers at or 911. FOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.