Snow has been a no-show for some traditionally wintry cities
The region has seen plenty of precipitation, but often it has been too warm to snow. For many who pride themselves on thriving in New England winters, the unusually warm conditions have been disorienting and downright depressing. Gone are the four seasons and the scenes many have long associated with winter — snow blanketing backyards, covering trees and piling up in mounds on street corners and in parking lots. “A warm month is one thing," says Nagy, “but a warm winter is scary.”UNDERMINING ACTIVITIESThe warmer conditions have been especially hard on traditional winter sports. Cities like Boston, Philadelphia and New York are expected to save millions of dollars budgeted for snow removal.
wftv.comSnow has been a no-show for some traditionally wintry cities
The region has seen plenty of precipitation, but often it has been too warm to snow. For many who pride themselves on thriving in New England winters, the unusually warm conditions have been disorienting and downright depressing. Gone are the four seasons and the scenes many have long associated with winter — snow blanketing backyards, covering trees and piling up in mounds on street corners and in parking lots. “A warm month is one thing," says Nagy, “but a warm winter is scary.”UNDERMINING ACTIVITIESThe warmer conditions have been especially hard on traditional winter sports. Cities like Boston, Philadelphia and New York are expected to save millions of dollars budgeted for snow removal.
wftv.comDistrust of police: Black parents, children have 'the talk'
DETROIT — (AP) — About 50 years ago, Greg Bowens was given “the talk” — sage advice about what young Black people should do and, more importantly, not do when stopped by police in Detroit. "The talk" has been passed down in many Black families for generations as a way to prepare their children for interactions with police. It is part of historical distrust of law enforcement, often seen as being more heavy-handed and violent in dealings with Black people or in Black neighborhoods. Don't talk down to him. “As a young Black boy you go from being cute to being a threat as soon as they hit that growth spurt,” Bowens said.
wftv.comDistrust of police: Black parents, children have 'the talk'
About 50 years ago, Greg Bowens was given “the talk” — sage advice about what young Black people should do and, more importantly, not do when stopped by police in Detroit. “The talk” has been passed down in many Black families for generations as a way to prepare their children for interactions with police. It is part of historical distrust of law enforcement, often seen as being more heavy-handed and violent in dealings with Black people or in Black neighborhoods.
news.yahoo.comSpurs set NBA attendance record of 68,323 against Warriors
SAN ANTONIO — (AP) — The San Antonio Spurs have announced an attendance of 68,323 for their return to the Alamodome, a record for an NBA regular-season game. The Spurs, celebrating their 50th anniversary season, returned to their former home to face the Golden State Warriors on Friday night. Robinson said, “Spurs fans have again set the standard for the league.”Fans began chanting “Go Spurs Go! “Yeah, that’s pretty different,” San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich said of the record crowd. San Antonio won its first NBA championship in 1999 while playing in the Alamodome and held its championship celebration in the downtown facility.
wftv.comSpurs set attendance record with 65,000-plus vs Warriors
SAN ANTONIO — (AP) — The San Antonio Spurs have announced an attendance of 68,323 for their return to the Alamodome, a record for an NBA regular-season game. The Spurs, celebrating their 50th anniversary season, returned to their former home to face the Golden State Warriors on Friday night. Spurs Hall of Famer David Robinson announced the official attendance at the close of the third quarter. Robinson said, “Spurs fans have again set the standard for the league.”Fans began chanting “Go Spurs Go! “Yeah, that’s pretty different,” San Antonio coach Gregg Popovich said of the record crowd.
wftv.comDavid Robinson, ‘Dog’s Most Wanted’ star, dead at 50
David Robinson, who starred with bounty hunter Duane “Dog” Chapman in the 2019 television series “Dog’s Most Wanted,” died Wednesday. “It’s sad,” Rainy Robinson told People. 'Dog's Most Wanted' Star, David Robinson, Dead at 50 https://t.co/Slf9Gi7nCH — People (@people) December 1, 2022“He had the best sense of humor. David died in my arms.”“I’m shocked and saddened by the sudden loss of my right-hand man David Robinson,” Chapman tweeted Thursday evening. “Rest in peace.”I'm shocked and saddened by the sudden loss of my right hand man David Robinson.
wftv.comMajors celebrate 75th anniversary of Jackie Robinson's debut
Today MLB celebrates Jackie Robinson Day, in honor of Robinson, who was the first African American to play in the major leagues. 42, as they have since 2009 on April 15 — now known as Jackie Robinson Day. We have a better world because of Jackie Robinson, but we still have a lot of work to do.”Before their home opener at Citi Field, the Mets unveiled a long-awaited statue of Tom Seaver a few steps from the ornate Jackie Robinson Rotunda that serves as the ballpark’s main entrance. Canó and teammate Francisco Lindor, who went deep from both sides of the plate, wore special cleats for Jackie Robinson Day. “You do something special on that day.”The first 25,000 fans received a Brooklyn Dodgers Jackie Robinson T-shirt, and Jackie Robinson Foundation scholars went down the handshake line with Mets players on the field during pregame introductions.
wftv.comMan arrested in woman's deadly plunge down NYC subway stairs
A man suspected in a deadly mugging on a subway station stairway was arrested four months later after someone spotted him in Central Park and called a tip line, police said Saturday. David Robinson, 53, was awaiting arraignment after being arrested Friday on murder and manslaughter charges in the death of Htwe Than Than.
news.yahoo.comNBA star-turned-investor David Robinson helps raise $50 million for Texas investment fund
SAN ANTONIO Basketball Hall of Famer David Robinson, co-founder of Admiral Capital Group, is helping to raise $50 million for a new investment fund designed to help develop economically depressed neighborhoods in Texas. Robinson said he was drawn to the fund because it benefits the Alamo City, where he spent his entire professional basketball career. Investors get tax breaks on their capital gains if they leave their money in the community for at least 10 years. Investment firms Brown Advisory and Village Capital operate the fund, which already has almost half of its $50 million target. "I'd say if you had capital gains and you want to transfer some of that money without paying the capital gains, it's an unbelievable investment," Robinson said.
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