This group photo of participants shows Acri at far left in the back row wearing a hat and Toebbe standing next to Acri to the photographer’s right -- Covington’s two newly elected Commissioners – Tim Acri and James Toebbe – recently attended 2½ days of training in Lexington for newly elected officials organized by the Kentucky League of Cities Both Commissioners called the sessions “informative and educational” and said they covered a wide variety of topics from procedures and processes to ethical guidelines to roles and responsibilities to state laws to ongoing issues The program also allowed them to network with other new officials from local governments across Kentucky Said Acri: “… the training was eye opening for me as it detailed many items that elected officials need to understand and will be faced with on a daily basis. From ABC laws to Open Records Requests to the details of how each type of City Government work I walked out of there with a ton more information than when I arrived … We also had quality time with lots of other elected officials where we were able to talk about positive internal and external issues as well as challenges that each of face every day.” Said Toebbe: “The presentations from KLC were both informative and easy to follow I learned a lot about things like how to properly abstain from votes when you have a conflict of interest and possible legislation in Frankfort that could impact cities like Covington it was a great chance to meet and connect with other elected officials from Northern Kentucky and across the state.” has been talking sports in Arkansas for decades raised an alarm about a serious health problem "Things were going fine for a while and then I started getting some pain in my kidney area and it came and went by the second day He had a condition called ureteropelvic junction (UPJ) obstruction It's where an extra blood vessel crosses over the tube that takes urine from the kidney to the bladder his body was losing water and he was drinking extra water That was just too much water trying to fit through that tight spot." Henderson is a urologist with Baptist Health He performed a procedure to fix it using one of the hospital's state-of-the-art Da Vinci robots I can put tiny hands down in the body and then take this tight spot in the ureter and remove that sort of like a seamstress would put a dart in a dress." flexibility and control and real-time data analysis "It gives us pointers on areas we might have done things a little differently and even imports some videos to show us new techniques." The end result is improved patient outcomes Just like nothing had ever happened." Acri was able to go home after his procedure and recovered quickly with no problems His situation is also a good lesson for others that if something doesn't feel right I would also say maybe a four day fast is not your best move It turned out to be a blessing in disguise," says Justin Baptist Health implemented its first robot 15 years ago are also the first in Central Arkansas to use this new Da Vinci 5 model Covington voters will have eight choices as they vote on their next city commission That four-member body appoints the city manager who is responsible for Covington's day-to-day operations The mayor presides over the commission and also votes with the it on issues decided by the commission We sent a candidate survey to all eight commission candidates which have been lightly edited for clarity and style only Please briefly describe your reasons for seeking this office One week after graduating from high school I enlisted in the United States Navy. Serving three tours overseas and a total of 14 years in the military (first enlisted and then as an officer in the Navy Seabees) taught me the importance of chain of command and attention to detail. I transferred the skills and knowledge I acquired while in service to my country into my civilian career which helped me build a very successful environmental business Working for more than 30 years in the environmental construction industry has prepared me perfectly for a position in public service in Covington. I understand the importance of contracts grants and other sources of funding and many other facets of sustainable growth in the urban corridor.    We have incredible opportunities to transform the overall long-term viability of Covington through urban development of the former IRS site; expanding and attracting new businesses to the city to boost our economic vitality; and promoting affordable/income-based housing development and recreation opportunities for our residents I watched my father serve as a commissioner and mayor of the town where I grew up and always admired what he did for my hometown — and I aspire to do exactly the same thing for the city of Covington Covington faced a budget shortfall this year What can the next city commission do to assure a balanced budget and reliable basic public services in the coming years The shortfalls the city is facing currently come from many different angles. I would first look at our spending. Looking at renegotiating or rebidding contracts or eliminating non-essential contracts would be the first step. We could also look at freezing vacant positions and addressing health care costs for all city employees. The city also owns a substantial volume of property and we should review which properties could be sold quickly to generate revenue.  long-term investments over the years; I’d like to review those investments in closer detail and take advantage of any opportunities we might have to "cash those in."  We should also look closely at sharing assets (labor and equipment) between departments instead of purchasing or hiring by department.  We could look at partnering with other local governments or nonprofits on specific tasks which will benefit not only the city of Covington but other cities within the county or the region.  We should also more aggressively seek to collect income tax from "work from home" employees. If their company is paying them to work from their home in Covington they should be paying Covington income tax.  With several changes/adjustments the city has already made in the past year the shortfalls the city was dealing with have been reduced and the situation is not nearly as dire as most are making it out to be so with a little work from dedicated commissioners I feel as if the city of Covington will be back on track in a very short period of time Northern Kentucky has significant need for more housing What can commission do to help the housing situation in Covington There are several ways to accomplish this goal. In the most general terms, the government defines affordable housing as any home in which costs comprise less than 30% of the household monthly income.  The city can offer developers a tax credit (Low Income Housing Tax Credit) if they designate a certain number of their residential units as affordable housing units. I would like to get local developers and landlords together in a room and discuss this and other options so our lower-income residents have more options as it relates to housing.  The former City Heights property is a perfect example of how we can offer tax incentives to developers to ensure we can provide options for all residents. School teachers that work in our amazing city should have the ability to live in the city they work. The city of Covington has several robust programs (Homebuyer Assistance Program for example) to help first-time home buyers but this is only appealing to people who are looking to buy. We need to spend time and energy on developing systems and processes to get the young professionals (who mostly rent) to become residents of Covington What opportunities and challenges do you see the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor project bringing to Covington I see this project as nothing but opportunity for the city. This project will bring thousands of jobs — not just construction-related jobs but jobs that will be supporting the construction activities.  which will promote more businesses to move to Covington. It will allow us to redevelop our riverfront property and take advantage of this land like Cincinnati did with Smale Park and Sawyer Point.  Although I suspect there will be some inconveniences during this project that we (residents) will have to deal with for a few months/years… in the end this project will ensure that Covington is one of the best places to live in the U.S The city has undertaken an ambitious development project on the site of the former IRS processing center What role will commission play in maximizing this effort and helping finish the job This project is one of the main reasons I decided to throw my hat in the ring for this election. I have been doing brownfield redevelopment for over 30 years throughout the country and this redevelopment is one of the largest of its kind.  contract law and many other project-related tasks will allow me to be able to "talk the talk" with each and every contractor that is selected to work on the project site.  Not only do we have the former IRS site being developed but we also have a new City Hall being built the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor and various other construction-related projects throughout the city.  With my knowledge and experience I can help lead the city commissioners through each phase of these monumental projects all while ensuring that we are including the ideas and concerns of each resident Advocates have been vocal about the need for better pedestrian and bicycle safety infrastructure in Covington One of my top priorities for the city of Covington is to ensure that we have the ability to walk/run around our community (in the city as well as on the trails). I use all of these modes of transportation often and do not always feel safe while doing it. I will do all that I can to ensure that we have designated routes lighting and other types of infrastructure to get this in place as quickly as possible.  The Tri-State Trails plan that has been put in front of commission needs to be funded and constructed. This plan not only provides Covington with safe routes but also connects our city to other cities along the river… which opens all kinds of opportunities for us in the near future I have been a fixture in the city of Covington for almost 30 years. I first moved to NKY in 1994 after serving in the U.S I purchased a home in Covington where I still live today with my wife and three amazing dogs.  My passion for local government runs through my veins as my father was a city commissioner and eventually became mayor of Steelton which is where I was raised.  I served in the U.S Navy from 1987-1993 and then had a break in service. I went back into the Navy Reserves in June 2001 and proudly served until October 2007.  I started my Naval career as an enlisted Damage Controlman where I was a steelworker second class. I then applied for a direct commission and became a Civil Engineer Corps officer where I served until I was honorably discharged as a lieutenant. During my time in the Navy I deployed multiple times overseas serving with distinction during the Persian Gulf War I have a 30+-year career in the environmental and construction industry. I am currently a vice president of O'Rourke Wrecking Company in Cincinnati where I specialize in environmental remediation construction and demolition services.  I am also the executive director of the Covington Street Hockey League (CSHL) serve on the Devou Park Advisory Committee Begonia" and the CFO for Scarlet Begonia's Flower Truck (owned and operated by my amazing wife I am a loving husband and a very proud dad to my three children Marisol (24) Trajan (22) and Ryley (21).  I truly look forward to sharing all of my ideas for the community and meeting everyone out on the campaign trail as I work to earn your trust and vote during the general election on November 5 Please select what you would like included for printing: Copy the text below and then paste that into your favorite email application A celebration of life to honor Roy will be held at a later date Details will be shared with family and friends once arrangements are made the son of Harvey and Bernice (Petersen) Rogers he married Jacquelyn “Jackie” Sternberg in Davenport in a memorable double wedding alongside Jackie’s sister Roy was incredibly proud of their 54-year marriage He graduated from Davenport Central High School and spent his career as a painter and paper hanger for Union Local 676 until his retirement he served six years in the Army Reserves during the 1970s Roy worked with various dirt track racing teams over the years He also loved playing golf with his close friends never missing a chance to perfect his swing or share a good laugh finding great joy in his grandchildren and great-grandchildren his wife of over 54 years; daughters Michelle (Jacob) Acri of East Moline and Carolyn (Tony) Meyer of Killeen He is also survived by his siblings Bud Rogers of Wyoming He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother Online remembrances may be expressed at www.hmdfuneralhome.com.  This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply Service map data © OpenStreetMap contributors A suspended Director of Operation coach for the Youngstown Phantom's hockey team was found guilty of an amended disorderly conduct charge in Columbiana County Municipal Court on Monday.  pleaded no contest to the charge of disorderly conduct and was found guilty by Judge Kelly Linger in Columbiana County Municipal Court The original change of prostitution was amended to disorderly conduct by the state and the charge of possession of criminal tools was dismissed.  Acri was fined $250 and forfeited $100 to the Mahoning Valley Human Trafficking Task Force Robert Acri was arrested in an undercover human trafficking sting in Columbiana County Acri didn’t know he was communicating with an undercover agent when he allegedly offered to pay $100 for sex acts.  The agent said when Acri showed up in Salem as arranged he was arrested and booked into the Columbiana County Jail.  whose picture and bio have been removed from the Phantom’s website has been suspended from the team pending an investigation STMicroelectronics (NYSE:STM) has announced an update to the agenda for its upcoming Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (AGM) scheduled for May 28 The key update involves the Supervisory Board's proposal to appoint Ms Simonetta Acri as a new member of the Supervisory Board for a three-year term which will expire at the end of the 2028 AGM The company has also disclosed that another vacancy will arise in the Supervisory Board at the time of the 2025 AGM The selection process for this additional position is currently in progress with further information to be announced when available STMicroelectronics (NYSE:STM) ha annunciato un aggiornamento all'agenda per la sua prossima Assemblea Generale degli Azionisti (AGM) programmata per il 28 maggio 2025 ad Amsterdam L'aggiornamento principale riguarda la proposta del Consiglio di Sorveglianza di nominare la sig.ra Simonetta Acri come nuovo membro del Consiglio di Sorveglianza per un mandato di tre anni La società ha anche reso noto che un'altra posizione vacante si presenterà nel Consiglio di Sorveglianza al momento dell'AGM del 2025 Il processo di selezione per questa ulteriore posizione è attualmente in corso con ulteriori informazioni che saranno annunciate non appena disponibili STMicroelectronics (NYSE:STM) ha anunciado una actualización de la agenda para su próxima Junta General de Accionistas (AGM) programada para el 28 de mayo de 2025 en Ámsterdam La actualización clave implica la propuesta del Consejo de Supervisión para nombrar a la Sra Simonetta Acri como nuevo miembro del Consejo de Supervisión por un período de tres años La empresa también ha revelado que surgirá otra vacante en el Consejo de Supervisión en el momento de la AGM de 2025 El proceso de selección para esta posición adicional está actualmente en curso y se anunciará más información cuando esté disponible STMicroelectronics (NYSE:STM)는 2025년 5월 28일 암스테르담에서 예정된 주주 총회(AGM)의 의제 업데이트를 발표했습니다 주요 업데이트는 시모네타 아크리를 감독 위원회의 새로운 위원으로 임명하는 제안으로 회사는 2025년 AGM 시점에 감독 위원회에서 또 다른 공석이 발생할 것이라고 밝혔습니다 STMicroelectronics (NYSE:STM) a annoncé une mise à jour de l'agenda de sa prochaine Assemblée Générale des Actionnaires (AGM) prévue pour le 28 mai 2025 à Amsterdam La mise à jour clé concerne la proposition du Conseil de Surveillance de nommer Madame Simonetta Acri comme nouveau membre du Conseil de Surveillance pour un mandat de trois ans L'entreprise a également révélé qu'un autre poste vacant se présentera au sein du Conseil de Surveillance au moment de l'AGM de 2025 Le processus de sélection pour ce poste supplémentaire est actuellement en cours et d'autres informations seront annoncées dès qu'elles seront disponibles STMicroelectronics (NYSE:STM) hat ein Update zur Agenda für die bevorstehende Hauptversammlung der Aktionäre (AGM) angekündigt Die wesentliche Aktualisierung betrifft den Vorschlag des Aufsichtsrats Frau Simonetta Acri als neues Mitglied des Aufsichtsrats für eine dreijährige Amtszeit zu ernennen Das Unternehmen hat außerdem bekannt gegeben dass zum Zeitpunkt der AGM 2025 eine weitere Vakanz im Aufsichtsrat entstehen wird Der Auswahlprozess für diese zusätzliche Position ist derzeit im Gange weitere Informationen werden bekannt gegeben Notice of Update to Proposed Resolutions for STMicroelectronics 2025 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications announces a supplement to the agenda of the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (AGM) which will be held in Amsterdam The Supervisory Board has resolved to propose the appointment of Ms for a three-year term expiring at the end of the 2028 AGM This supplement to the agenda and the other previously announced agenda items for the 2025 AGM are available on the Company's website Upon the 2025 AGM there will be another vacancy in the Supervisory Board The selection process to fill this position is ongoing and information on the outcome thereof will be shared in due course INVESTOR RELATIONSJérôme RamelEVP Corporate Development & Integrated External CommunicationTel: +41.22.929.59.20jerome.ramel@st.com MEDIA RELATIONSAlexis BretonCorporate External CommunicationsTel: +33.6.59.16.79.08alexis.breton@st.com Already have an account? Login This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page From 9 to 15 June 2025, Acri will become the stage for the first edition of the ‘’City of Acri‘’ International Music Competition, an event dedicated to the enhancement of young talents and the promotion of musical culture. Organised by the Associazione Amici della Musica di Acri, the competition is open to students of all ages and nationalities and includes performances before a jury of internationally renowned musicians and teachers. The competing categories range from piano to strings, from wind instruments to guitar, to opera and pop singing, offering a unique opportunity to soloists and chamber music ensembles. The winners will be awarded scholarships, prize concerts and special prizes. Street viewInterestedPrizes and CompetitionsCaccuri Literary Prize6 - 10 Aug Place of worshipAcri MuseumAcri Place of worshipAcri Last update: May 1, 2025 6:01 AMContent owned by the Calabria Region | Tourism and Commerce Department issued under CC-BY License Download OFFICIAL TOURIST INFORMATION SITE © 2022 Calabria Region Tourism and Commerce Department — President Donald Trump's tariffs change daily but the universal 10 percent tariff applied to all imports worldwide is still in place That 10 percent increase was too much for Cincinnati Wholesale Florist to absorb got the dreaded email from her wholesaler this week Cincinnati Wholesale Florist is passing that 10 percent tariff on to its customers But Acri didn't want to have to pass on the expense to her customers "I'm sick to my stomach over it," Acri said WATCH: Here's how Acri is adjusting and adapting to the higher prices on flowers: Acri explained that she didn't want to raise the price of her bouquets so she settled on adding a 10 percent service fee while the tariffs were in place "I am fully committed to if and when these tariffs are rescinded I will immediately eliminate the service fee from our system Acri explained that 80 percent of the world's flowers come from South America So she won't be the only one feeling the high prices If you're a local business forced to raise prices because of tariffs or inflation you can send me an email at ally.kraemer@wcpo.com You can shop around if a few more dollars for flowers doesn't work for your budget But remember that a few wholesalers provide flowers for most of the Tri-State So you'll likely see flower prices rise across the board; Acri is just being transparent about it Franny Adams logs into a Zoom meeting full of artists and craftspeople from Connellsville The junior business major is there to instruct the group on how to use online platforms to promote and sell their work giving them tools to build their brands and businesses beyond the borders of Connellsville Adams’ knowledge comes from her Pitt classes in finance and business analytics and from her own experiences as a small business owner she sold homemade slime and used social media to garner a global audience of 130,000 followers Much of her passion, however, comes from her participation with the Appalachian Collegiate Research Initiative (ACRI) which allows students to support economic development in local communities Thirteen colleges across the Appalachian region participate in ACRI which is organized by the Appalachian Regional Commission and administered by East Tennessee State University Pitt joined ACRI in 2021 through the David C. Frederick Honors College service-learning project with 12 students from a variety of disciplines who work on county-wide economic development issues with the Fayette County Cultural Trust The goal is to support towns hit hard by the steel industry’s decline and population loss Adams is a city girl who grew up outside Providence When a friend introduced her to ACRI last year she thought it would the perfect chance to explore a part of America she wasn’t familiar with — and add a little humanity to her business skills by “talking to real people about their lives.”    Helping Adams and the cohort of students connect to Fayette County is Bryan Schultz director of global experiences at Pitt’s College of Business Administration and one of Pitt’s ACRI program leaders The group has attended Friday night football games visited local businesses and institutions and conducted “asset mapping” to identify local resources collaborations and projects to strengthen communities Pitt made a 10-year commitment to the project and Schultz and his fellow co-founders — Michael Glass director of Pitt’s urban studies program; Kristin Kanthak associate professor of political science; and David Sanchez associate professor of civil and environmental engineering — are using various methods to pursue meaningful change and close the urban-rural divide the team places Pitt students as interns in Fayette County to further work on the social political and economic complexities of rural Appalachia and engage with local high school students to increase town pride The heart of the project is its people-first approach Adams spent hours strolling through downtown speaking to business owners and working to convince the local artisans of the potential for e-commerce and social media marketing She was persistent because she was impressed by their branding and products and felt that e-commerce was the necessary next step for expansion owner of the Appalachian Creativity Center in downtown Connellsville was one businesswoman who attended Adams’ Zoom session She now uses an online platform to promote the work of more than 100 local artists helping her better define how she wants to make humanity a priority in her business leadership “It’s made me more accountable for the work I’m doing,” she says “The program has given me confidence that I can go to work for a nonprofit and positively impact communities.” A Florida woman was arrested on January 18 after a traffic stop revealed methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia in her bag labeled "Definitely Not A Bag Full Of Drugs." Brevard County Deputy Lexi Gordon, assisted by K9 Aurora, pulled over a vehicle in which Teryn Acri was a passenger, according to police A search of her belongings led to the discovery of a bag labeled "Definitely Not A Bag Full Of Drugs," which indeed contained methamphetamine Acri was promptly arrested and held without bond Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey criticized the judicial system for allowing repeat offenders to secure bond including possession of methamphetamine with intent to sell and drug paraphernalia possession adding to her previous trafficking charges Acri had previously been arrested on January 6 for methamphetamine trafficking but was released on bond just two days later The case echoes a similar incident in Oregon in October 2024, when police discovered a bag with the same "Definitely Not A Bag Full Of Drugs" note during a traffic stop that uncovered fentanyl The 2025-26 Covington Board of Commissioners: from left Ceremonial evening to feature Covington restaurants – The five members of the newly elected Covington Board of Commissioners will be sworn into office Friday evening during a public event at The Carnegie arts venue The ceremonial event – which will start at 6:30 p.m – will add pomp and circumstance (and public involvement) to the legally binding oath of office that was already administered to satisfy statutory requirements “This will be a celebration of all things Covington as we look toward the next two years of our city,” Mayor-Elect Ron Washington said “We five were chosen by Covington voters to represent them and we take that charge seriously so this is more the public’s event than ours.” from the food served to the songs sung to the speeches given Kentucky Supreme Court Justice Michelle Keller will administer the ceremonial oath of office to: The event will also feature an Honor Guard with representatives from the City of Covington Fire pastor emeritus of Ninth Street Missionary Baptist Church; Pastor Dan Francis retired from Latonia Baptist Church; the Mother of God Contemporary Ensemble; and local residents singing the national anthem and reciting the Pledge of Allegiance Food and drinks will come from a half dozen or more Covington restaurants The Carnegie is located at 1028 Scott Blvd. For help in finding where to park, see The Carnegie’s Directions and Parking page or the City’s Parking web page Anthony Acri Pledges to Support Congressional Term Limits non-partisan movement to limit terms for elected officials is gathering support from state lawmakers across the nation Its mission is to get 34 states to apply for an amendment proposal convention specific to term limits on Congress has committed support for term limits on Congress by signing the term limits convention pledge Term Limits pledge is provided to candidates and members of state legislatures and defend the resolution applying for an Article V convention for the sole purpose of enacting term limits on Congress.” the Supreme Court of the United States opined that only a Constitutional Amendment could limit the terms of U.S the best chance of imposing term limits on Congress is through an Article V Proposal Convention of state legislatures “The Constitution allows for amendments to be proposed by either 2/3 of Congress or 2/3 of the states While we’d like for Congress to take the high road and propose term limits on itself we know they are too self-interested to do that without external pressure.” said Tomboulides “That is why it is important to get buy-in from state legislators,” he added the amendment must be ratified by 38 states.” “More than 87% of Americans have rejected the career politician model and want to replace it with citizen leadership The way to achieve that goal is through a congressional term limits amendment Anthony knows this and is willing to work to make sure we reach our goal.” According to the latest nationwide poll on term limits conducted by Pew Research “An overwhelming majority of adults (87%) favor limiting the number of terms that members of Congress are allowed to serve This includes a majority 56% who strongly favor this proposal View Acri’s signed pledge here. U.S. Term Limits is the largest nonpartisan, nonprofit organization advocating solely on term limits. Our mission is to improve the quality of government with a citizen legislature that closely reflects its constituency and is responsive to the needs of the people it serves. USTL does not require a self-limit on individuals. Our aim is to limit the terms of all members of Congress as an institution. Find out more at termlimits.org Candidates who sign the pledge endorse term limits Filed Under: Pledge Press Releases has been arrested for the second time this month on drug-related charges following a traffic stop by Brevard County deputies Acri was arrested by Deputy Justin Shannon after a traffic stop where she was found with trafficking amounts of methamphetamine She was charged with trafficking in methamphetamine possession of methamphetamine with intent to sell Acri was held on a no-bond status but was released on January 8 after posting a $15,500 bond Deputy Lexi Gordon and her K9 partner Aurora conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle where Acri was a passenger the driver consented to a search of the vehicle and other drug-related items in Acri’s possession Some of the items were contained in a bag labeled Acri was arrested and booked into the Brevard County Jail on charges of possession of methamphetamine with intent to sell Authorities have not provided further information about the case Photo Photo Re-offending Child molester convicted, sentenced to life in prison - The Space Coast Rocket Photo Photo Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker and other drug-related items in Acri's possession In a bag labeled "Definitely Not A Bag Full Of Drugs." (Brevard Co (CBS12) — A Florida woman was arrested for the second time in less than two weeks after deputies discovered drugs in a bag labeled "Definitely Not A Bag Full Of Drugs." The Brevard County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) said on January 6 Teryn Acri was first arrested during a traffic stop and she was found with trafficking amounts of methamphetamine and was ultimately charged with trafficking in meth Acri was then released two days later on a $15,500 bond a deputy and K-9 were on patrol when Acri was again pulled over in a vehicle In a bag labeled "Definitely Not A Bag Full Of Drugs." The sheriff's office said Acri was booked back into the county jail Sheriff Wayne Ivey expressed frustration over the situation "Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results." A collaboration of faculty members from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and the Arkansas Children’s Research Institute (ACRI) is leading the way to improving the quality of life and stimulating economic growth through the Connect Arkansas Research Scholars (CARS) program and staff gathered in June for the second annual CARS meeting held at the STEM Conference Center on the UAPB campus part of the Arkansas Tobacco Prevention and Cessation Program is funded by the Arkansas Health Department (ADH) The program focuses on biomedical research aimed at preventing and curing minority health and tobacco-related health issues including cancer and cardiovascular disease UAPB Vice Chancellor for Research and Professor of Quantum Optics UAMS Distinguished Professor and Chair of the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology in the College of Medicine “The concept of collaboration between Arkansas institutions goes back for many years we are excited to have teams of scientists from Arkansas institutions who are connecting for the advancement of research and education for the benefit of humanity We are also aiming for this to be a model to include other universities in the future,” according to Dr CARS launched in the Summer of 2022 and brings together over 20 research scholars from Arkansas organizations and resources to increase biomedical research across Arkansas to improve health outcomes and drive economic growth “Our research vision has come to fruition because of innovative research partnerships at UAPB This collaboration will be sustainable in the future,” said former UAPB Chancellor Dr “Today’s CARS meeting provides a critical link between education and health thanks to the current research between UAPB and Arkansas Children’s Research Institute,” says Dr Program Director of UAPB’s Minority Initiative Sub-Recipient Grant Office The program also serves as a training ground for several UAPB students who have worked directly with the scholars Undergraduate students Fidaus Razak and Zach McGowan were team members with Dr Associate Professor in UAPB’s Department of Chemistry and Physics Professor in the UAMS Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology for a project entitled “3-D Hollow Nanobeads and Drug Delivery.” McGowan is currently working on a “Precision Medicine Zebrafish Model for Glioblastoma” under the mentorship of Dr an Associate Professor in the UAPB Department of Aquaculture and Fisheries an Associate Professor in the UAMS Department of Neurosurgery who is studying Environmental Biology at UAPB Assistant Professor in UAPB’s Department of Biology Associate Professor in the UAMS Department of Pathology for a project entitled “Role of Membrane-Bound Glycans in Exosome-Macrophage Interaction.” majoring in Nutrition and Food Science at UAPB is pursuing a research internship under the supervision of Dr Associate Professor in the UAMS Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology Associate Professor in UAPB’s Department of Human Science – Nutrition and Food Science Mu that takes advantage of their complementary research talents “Our (research) initiative aims to boost nutrition education and healthy living advocacy in minority communities impacted by tobacco use,” the Deverajan-Mu team report stated “Focusing on dietary strategies to prevent hypertension and related diseases we explore Arkansas rice bran-based interventions to mitigate health risks We provide communities with vital resources for effective tobacco prevention who is majoring in Registered Nursing with a concentration in Pre-medicine at UAPB a Professor in UAPB’s Department of Business Administration Associate Professor in the UAMS Department of Biomedical Informatics for a project entitled “Analyzing the Impacts of Marijuana Consumption on Cigarette Addiction in the USA: An Empirical Investigation.” an Associate Professor in the Department of Chemistry and Physics; Dr an Associate Professor in the Department of Agriculture—Food Safety; and Dr a Professor of Agricultural Relations in the Department of Agriculture—Plant Biochemistry & Food Science Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email a Border Patrol agent stopped a Dodge pickup on Route 243 in North Troy a village of a few hundred residents about a mile south of the Canadian border In the back sat a man earlier seen fleeing through the dark snowy woods near a customs checkpoint the final stretch of an 8,000-mile odyssey that had taken him from his native Albania through Macedonia and Switzerland to Toronto where he claimed to have paid strangers $5,000 to smuggle him into the United States The driver was a restaurateur who public records show had shared control of a Bronx establishment the previous year with the brother of NYPD Commissioner Edward Caban According to the criminal complaint against the migrant-running businessman the North Troy area had been “used extensively by Transnational Criminal Organizations (TCO) in the preceding months to smuggle people into and transport them within the United States,” particularly “ethnic Albanians” like Demaj himself Authorities had intercepted Demaj the prior April transporting two other undocumented arrivals from the small Balkan nation and legal filings note that vehicles he had rented repeatedly showed up in surveillance footage from a nearby road that March even though Demaj lived some six hours distant in Yonkers Demaj’s passenger revealed that he had hoped to reach New York He also alleged his chauffeur had threatened him moments before their apprehension “My people know where you are and what you do,” the migrant recalled Demaj telling him Demaj pleaded guilty to federal charges in August 2023 and received three years’ probation in February of this year But his plea agreement and all memoranda related to his sentencing remain under seal The tangle with Border Patrol and the Justice Department was not Demaj’s first brush with law enforcement. In 2018, the NYPD ran an underage drinking sting on his restaurant Acri Cafe which sat on an otherwise industrial corner of Parkchester in the Bronx is now known as Con Sofrito – the recently shuttered eatery belonging to Richard Caban It was a favorite hangout for Bronx politicians the venue for Mayor Eric Adams’ 2023 birthday bash and the target of a State Liquor Authority investigation earlier this year And social media accounts and public records City & State uncovered show that Caban and Demaj’s enterprises blurred into each other in the period they operated out of the same space There is presently no evidence Richard Caban, unlike his other brother James – who is reportedly under investigation for operating as a “fixer” for police-troubled nightclubs – is entangled in the federal probe that brought a raid upon the NYPD commissioner last week Neither of the lawman’s siblings answered requests for comment Good cop, bad cop: NYPD commissioner’s twin brother was kicked off police force, jailed for being negligent landlord As The City previously revealed, Richard Caban’s name appears alone on Con Sofrito’s liquor license, yet Rodriguez has consistently depicted himself online as the hangout’s “creator,” and he is ubiquitous in media posted to its Instagram and Facebook accounts The politically wired serial entrepreneur enjoyed a similar relationship with Acri Cafe and Demaj Questions City & State left at phone numbers and email accounts associated with Rodriguez concerning his role at both businesses and his relationship with their owners received no reply The settlement Acri Cafe reached with the city in February 2019 obligated it to inform the NYPD’s Civil Enforcement Unit if it sought to “sell in the subject premises” within the next year The department told City & State it never received any such notice In September of that year, Demaj personally appeared before Bronx Community Board 10 to seek a renewal of Acri’s soon-to-expire liquor license Rodriguez made multiple posts to Facebook referring to Acri A new page for Acri Cafe launched on the social network that same month, showcasing Rodriguez’s signature Puerto Rican cuisine –  a shift from the Italian fare Acri previously served But at no time did Acri Cafe file any paperwork indicating its ownership had changed an attorney specializing in liquor license law said that if Rodriguez was in fact a partial owner of either Acri Cafe or Con Sofrito it could constitute an “undisclosed principal” violation of state regulations determining that for certain would require opening both restaurants’ books "Either he does own it and he's not disclosed to the liquor authority who City & State provided with details but not the names of figures involved “If he's being paid a set salary as a consultant But if you see different amounts going to him every week or every month In January 2020, Richard Caban incorporated 1315 Restaurant Group, and within weeks the new entity went before Community Board 10 as part of the liquor license application process But Caban did not immediately receive the license the State Liquor Authority in February renewed Acri Cafe’s permit which remained solely in the name of Demaj and another Albanian American Demaj – who for years had identified himself in public statements and court documents as Acri’s owner – demoted himself in the donation’s description to the establishment’s “manager.” Yet it wouldn’t be until the next spring that Richard Caban obtained even a temporary liquor license to operate the premises at 1315 Commerce Avenue himself. For nearly eight months, a period in which Instagram posts attest that Acri continued to serve alcoholic beverages Richard Caban’s company controlled the location while Demaj’s held the liquor license The SLA told City & State that Acri failed to notify the governing agency of the lease deal with Caban said arrangements like these – and the failure to disclose them – are not unheard of in the industry because of the drawn-out processes for acquiring and updating licenses But such deals violate regulatory requirements that a licensee maintain “exclusive control of the premises,” without any other enterprise operating in its space “The assignor is violating the law because he's operating in a premises where he doesn't have the lease,” Stumer said On April 19, 2021, SLA records show Acri Cafe liquidated its alcohol inventory and transferred it to 1315 Restaurant Group, which that same day acquired an interim pouring permit. Con Sofrito launched its own Facebook page days afterward – but Acri’s social media accounts remained active, tagging its photos and videos at Con Sofrito These included pictures from Rodriguez’s birthday party that September, which photos show that Adams and all three Caban brothers attended, along with Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie and former Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr Acri also posted a profusion of photos of NYPD brass and union leaders at 1315 Commerce Avenue when the location hosted the NYPD Hispanic Association gala that October Acri’s twin Facebook accounts continued to regularly upload images of food and inspirational messages right up until March 2023 – that is two months after Demaj’s arraignment on migrant-smuggling charges News & Politics Policy Personality Opinion NYN Media List Nominations First Read Magazine Resource Directory Events Jobs About Merchandise Awards, Plaques & Permissions Help us tailor content specifically for you: Thank you for subscribing! 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SYDNEY -- The Australian trade minister said on Tuesday that the decade-old China-Australia Free Trade Agreement (ChAFTA) has boosted prosperity in both countries "The ChAFTA has made a major contribution to the prosperity over the past decade," Don Farrell said at a discussion assessing the deal's impact on Australian trade Farrell said Australia is "a great trading nation" and its economic prosperity is directly linked to open and stable international markets "As we face global uncertainties spurred by protectionist measures we are redoubling efforts to strengthen relationships diversify and find new opportunities," he said The discussion was hosted by the Australia-China Relations Institute (ACRI) at the University of Technology Sydney in partnership with the Australia China Business Council (ACBC) presented the key findings of the institute's analysis with the title "ChAFTA: An Australian assessment of core outcomes a decade on" at the event Australia's trade and prosperity received a boost by its decade-old free trade agreement with China and Australian public support for it remains strong according to the analysis released on Tuesday the Australian government and business groups lauded its trade and prosperity-creating potential adding that data over the past decade has proven their prediction The Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health (ASMPH) proudly marks a significant milestone with the blessing of the Ateneo School of Medicine Center for Research and Innovation (ACRI) lab This state-of-the-art BSL-2 laboratory embodies ASMPH’s vision of advancing healthcare through research and innovation emphasizing the transformative potential of biotechnology in addressing chronic diseases and public health challenges ASMPH Dean Cenon "Dodie" R Alfonso MD highlighted the lab’s role in shaping the future of medicine "The future of healthcare is moving from reactive treatments to proactive underscoring the importance of the lab’s capabilities in genetics These tools will enable earlier interventions and tailored treatments ASMPH Director of Research Dr Lourdes Bernadette "Tippy" S Tanchanco expressed gratitude to the team and partners whose dedication brought this vision to life She emphasized that the BSL-2 lab is not just a physical space but a cornerstone for groundbreaking research and scientific discovery Equipped with advanced biosafety protocols and facilities for developmental assessments the lab is set to tackle pressing health challenges while training future scientists and clinicians The blessing by Fr Robbie added a solemn and hopeful start to the lab’s journey affirming its purpose of serving humanity through science and innovation ASMPH and ACRI reaffirm their commitment to revolutionizing healthcare and creating a lasting impact on the community 1/20Central Dauphin vs Northern in District 3 4A girls soccer semifinal.st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Dan Sostek | dsostek@pennlive.comThe deck felt stacked against Northern’s girls soccer team heading into 2024 So much was different from the 2023 season that saw the program win a District 3 title • Sign up for PennLive’s daily high school sports newsletter in their first season in the 4A classification in the District 3 playoffs pulled off their biggest victory of the season on Tuesday night 1 seed and defending district champ Central Dauphin 2-1 via a heroic play by a star freshman to advance to the 4A championship game Here are @NHSpbears two stars of their semifinal win, as Andrea Black fed Ava Ondecko for the header that upended the District 3 4A bracket, pic.twitter.com/yAflTveeva Junior Allison Bechtel and freshman Ava Ondecko were the Bears’ two goal-scorers while Tae Townsend put a handful of shots on goal Claire Youtzy had a strong game in net recording six saves Jazmine Zakhar scored Central Dauphin’s only goal off a feed from Nadia Acri but the game felt tilting towards the Rams and felt even more so when Acri lifted a perfect lob pass to Zakhar who lept and fired for a goal in the 19th minute But something slowly began to happen as the game progressed—Northern started creating more and more chances using her speed to break through the CD defense to create looks Eventually, that pressure resulted in the game-tying breakthrough with Bechtel taking a feed from Black off a turnover to tie the contest at 1-1 with 13 minutes to go with Townsend getting another good look with seven seconds to go But the biggest play of the night would come off a free kick which Ondecko would jump up and head in to give Northern the lead Central Dauphin would garner one final chance with Erika Murphy earning a free kick with over a minute left But Northern’s wall in front forced a high shot and the Polar Bears would come away with the win GOAL: Unreal. With 3:28 left, Ava Ondecko converts on a header off a feed from Andrea Black.@NHSpbears, up 2-1, is three minutes from beating Central Dauphin and advancing to the D3 4A title game. pic.twitter.com/Ml5B6D8jP3 The Polar Bears head to Landis Field on Saturday for the District 3 4A championship game and now will await its pairing for the opener After last season there was a lot of unknowns All we knew was we were gonna be the hardest workers we possibly can It’s such a moment to be proud of.” - Northern’s Andrew Black on the emotions of winning the semifinal against Central Dauphin Last year I wasn’t on the field to do anything Watching all the girls last year win and do so amazing it motivates me to do as [well] as they did last year.” - Northern’s Ava Ondecko on getting a chance to contribute as a freshman for another Northern district finalist And like the girls say at midfield here after the games they just don’t stop.” - Northern head coach Keith Munshower on his team’s ability to stay composed late in games I think we’re kind of licking our wounds a little bit So I think we just kind of need to regroup maybe it’ll be just as hard as it’s been in the past but I think we just kind of need to lick our wounds a little bit.” - Central Dauphin head coach Chris Jones on how his team will try to bounce back from the heartbreaking loss Thanks for visiting PennLive. Quality local journalism has never been more important. We need your support. Not a subscriber yet? Please consider supporting our work. Use of and/or registration on any portion of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, (updated 8/1/2024) and acknowledgement of our Privacy Policy, and Your Privacy Choices and Rights (updated 1/1/2025) © 2025 Advance Local Media LLC. All rights reserved (About Us) The material on this site may not be reproduced except with the prior written permission of Advance Local Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site YouTube's privacy policy is available here and YouTube's terms of service is available here Ad Choices Here are @NHSpbears two stars of their semifinal win, as Andrea Black fed Ava Ondecko for the header that upended the District 3 4A bracket, pic.twitter.com/yAflTveeva GOAL: Unreal. With 3:28 left, Ava Ondecko converts on a header off a feed from Andrea Black.@NHSpbears, up 2-1, is three minutes from beating Central Dauphin and advancing to the D3 4A title game. pic.twitter.com/Ml5B6D8jP3 A person holds a pharmacare sign at a health-care rally on Parliament Hill in Ottawa on Tuesday In February 2024, the government of Canada introduced C-64, the Pharmacare Act a plan for the first phase of national universal pharmacare in Canada and described the strategy to work with provinces and territories to provide universal single-payer coverage for diabetes medications and several contraceptives While advocates claim the Pharmacare Act is a concrete step towards a national pharmacare program that will build a stronger health-care system an examination of the implications of such a plan reveals concerning consequences for the health of Canadian patients but they must be reconciled with the inevitable tradeoffs An assessment of the realities of the Pharmacare Act suggests that the costs will be too high aims to balance access and affordability—timely access to breakthrough medicines at affordable prices First, there is evidence that the Pharmacare Act will lead to longer launch times, delaying access to life-saving medicines. Shifting Canadians to a public option will restrict access since public plans require more than two years on average to cover new medicines relative to just 226 days for private plans patients will have fewer drugs to choose from as drugs are removed from the formulary to the extent that 2 million Canadians may need to switch treatments Since the federal plan will cover a mere fraction of the drugs currently available to Canadian patients access to familiar treatments is in jeopardy Canadian public plans covered an average of 18 percent of new medicines This would be especially true if a sole tendering process was put into place Cost-containment strategies—like those that will be implemented under a pharmacare program—generally limit patient (and physician) choice, restrict access, ration drugs and therapies, and reduce treatment effectiveness. The result is poorer health outcomes, sometimes due to a lack of substitutes Incremental innovation and follow-on improvements to existing therapies provide physicians with the flexibility to tailor treatments to the individual needs of diverse patients with precision therapeutic alternatives may differ in their metabolism “incremental innovation increases the number of available dosing options uncovers new physiological interactions of known medicines encourages children’s compliance through reformulations increases the shelf-life or heat-stability of a given medicine to ensure effectiveness in diverse environments expands the number of treatment options available allows for the elimination or treatment-limiting drug reactions or side effects and offers significant options to patients with different physiologic and pathophysiologic status.” Beyond concerns about access, the Pharmacare Act also raises concerns about affordability. Under such a program, the prices of generic drugs and incremental innovations are likely to rise to higher value-based pricing An examination of cost considerations must also be broadened to encompass costs across the entire health-care system since restricted access and reduced spending on biopharmaceuticals may also lead to increased costs in other areas of the health-care system Minister of Health Mark Holland speaks about new national pharmacare legislation during a press conference in Ottawa on Thursday The pharmacare program may fail to provide the treatments patients need resulting in higher costs in other health-care sectors more effective drugs for cardiovascular diseases diabetes and cancer could lead to an increased risk of hospitalization the cost to the healthcare system would be much greater than the drug savings and the patient’s quality of life How Might the Choice of Prescription Drugs in Provincial Public Insurance Plans be Impacted if a Cost-Control System Like New Zealand’s Was Adopted in Canada the 25 million Canadians who have private drug insurance will see their coverage dismantled Finally, consideration must be given to the Canadian biopharmaceutical industry. An examination of the experience of New Zealand reveals that their pharmacare tendering process cut so far into profits that some pharmaceutical companies left the country while others downsized and some cut back the levels of medicines kept in stock These departures have subsequent consequences that ripple through the economy the impact on the industry translates directly into the loss of Canadian jobs—skilled there will be a reduction in investment in biopharmaceutical innovation resulting in the development of fewer treatments and cures Better solutions are available: solutions that preserve choice and result in lower costs for Canadian taxpayers By targeting measures to the 2.8 percent of Canadians who lack coverage the government could effectively and equitably address this problem This would be an approach similar to that taken with dental care The government should adopt a more pragmatic approach to ensure coverage for everyone while providing all Canadians with expedited access to a wider range of life-saving and life-enhancing treatments and therapies This article was made possible by the Canadian Life and Health Insurance Association and the generosity of readers like you. Donate today Kristina Acri is an economics and business professor at Colorado College and senior fellow at the Fraser Institute PLATINUM Corporate & Industry Council Members: The Ateneo School of Medicine and Public Health (ASMPH) through its Ateneo Center for Research and Innovation (ACRI) proudly marks a significant achievement in academic and scientific excellence during the 24th University Scholarly Work Awards held on 11 April 2025 This year’s ceremony celebrated the exceptional scholarly contributions of the Ateneo de Manila University community and ASMPH emerged with two prestigious distinctions—underscoring the institution’s growing influence in research that addresses the most pressing public health challenges of our time Most Outstanding Research in Integral Ecology The Special Scholarly Work Award for Most Outstanding Research in Integral Ecology was presented to the ACRI research team for their groundbreaking study “Projecting Temperature-related Dengue Burden in the Philippines under Various Socioeconomic Pathway Scenarios.” The work exemplifies a critical intersection of climate science Congratulations to researchers Xerxes Seposo and Anna Beatrice Enriquez for their exemplary interdisciplinary collaboration Their research offers timely insights into how global temperature changes and socioeconomic factors could influence dengue burden in the country—an important step toward proactive disease prevention and climate resilience Read the publication here: Projecting Temperature-related Dengue Burden in the Philippines under Various Socioeconomic Pathway Scenarios Greatest Improvement in Total Publications ASMPH was also awarded School with Greatest Improvement in Total Publications marking a 260% increase in scholarly output—from 10 publications in 2023 to 36 in 2024 This leap reflects ACRI’s commitment to fostering a vibrant research culture within the school one that empowers faculty and students to contribute knowledge that transforms communities and strengthens health systems These awards are a testament to the dedication of the ASMPH community to generating research that is not only academically excellent but socially relevant With a focus on interdisciplinary inquiry and evidence-based solutions ACRI continues to lead the way in shaping the future of healthcare Congratulations to the following ASMPH authors who have contributed to this achievement: and relentless in your pursuit of knowledge that makes a difference Your work inspires a new generation of scholars and changemakers whose clients included Roberto Duran and Hector "Macho" Camacho died Sunday in Erie at age 63 following a 2½-year bout with pancreatic cancer.  also worked with boxer Paul "The Pittsburgh Kid" Spadafora.  Acri was well known for arranging popular boxing cards that used to be a Thanksgiving eve staple at the Avalon Hotel in downtown Erie during the 1990s and 2000s The Erie native was a 2018 inductee for the Pennsylvania Boxing Hall of Fame in Philadelphia.  Acri's death occurred just over a month after a documentary he co-produced on Camacho's life debuted on Showtime He briefly appeared in an interview as part of the project.  More: Erie boxing promoter Mike Acri co-producer on Hector Camacho documentary titled "Macho: The Hector Camacho Story," included segments of an interview with Acri He promoted Camacho's fights from 1994-2000 which included Camacho's technical knockout of Rusty Derouen at the then-Erie Civic Center on Nov That card also included the last fight in Mike Maggio’s boxing career showed enough potential as a Golden Gloves amateur for Acri to serve as the promoter for most of his 17 professional fights was a 2020 inductee for the Metropolitan Erie Chapter of the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame.  Such a honor wouldn’t have happened without the aid of Acri whom Maggio said he’d known since he was 10 “The places he got me to with Duran and Camacho and other fighters I had the pleasure of meeting is incredible,” Maggio said “I loved him and my family loved him He didn’t want the notoriety that he so richly deserved “This is a great loss for the Erie community and the boxing world.” Duran fought another Erie great for the World Boxing Association’s lightweight championship belt on May 23 He knocked out Lou Bizzarro in their nationally televised bout at the former Erie County Fieldhouse Acri was in Bizzarro’s orbit over the ensuing decades He helped promote fight cards that included John “Boy” Bizzarro in the main event hadn’t recently heard or spoken to Acri was shocked and saddened to learn of Acri's death “Mike was a good man who helped a lot of kids in the boxing world,” Bizzarro said “He cared about his fighters.” Acri visited New York City in October 2013 to attend the premiere of "No Mas," which was broadcast on ESPN He served as a consultant on the documentary which chronicled the three fights between Duran and Sugar Ray Leonard Acri spent 10 years as Duran's promoter.  Burton Quinn-Scott Cremation & Funeral Services in Erie is handling Acri's funeral arrangements There are no public calling hours scheduled according to a Burton official.   Staff writer Mike Copper contributed to this report Justin Acri flips a switch and feels the pulse of Arkansas This document may not be reprinted without the express written permission of Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Material from the Associated Press is Copyright © 2025 audio and/or video material shall not be published rewritten for broadcast or publication or redistributed directly or indirectly in any medium Neither these AP materials nor any portion thereof may be stored in a computer except for personal and noncommercial use The AP will not be held liable for any delays errors or omissions therefrom or in the transmission or delivery of 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