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Yahoo
12 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
40-unit St. Cloud housing proposal aims to help those facing mental health, homelessness
A new housing project focused on mental health, substance use and homelessness could come to the Granite City. The St. Cloud Planning Commission pushed forward Center City Housing's proposal to build the 40-unit apartment complex at the old YMCA site, 1530 Northway Dr., near St. Cloud Technical and Community College. Community Development Director Matt Glaesman said the lot has been vacant for roughly eight years. Center City Housing's project, Elm Ridge Apartments, would be monitored with a 24/7 front desk and security. Similar program seeks assistance: After decades of second chances, St. Cloud's Dream Center needs help The organization's executive director, Nancy Cashman, said the average age of residents in similar facilities is 50 years old. She told planning commissioners the project would help those struggling with homelessness and health issues, citing the difficulty of addressing health woes while experiencing homelessness. "Living on the streets is not a very good treatment plan," Cashman said. "Traditionally, nobody makes good progress while living on the streets." Cashman said residents will likely be 50% or 30% below the area median income. A Stearns County subsidy helps cover roughly $700 for rent and supplement services, Cashman told Commissioners on May 13 at its May 13 meeting. If a resident has income, she said rent will be a third of what the tenant brings in. There aren't many barriers for residents to live at the proposed building in an effort help meet them where they're at, according to Cashman. She said this helps long-term, citing other housing first programs Center City Housing did. Center City Housing manages similar projects in St. Cloud like River Crest and River Heights. "It sounds a little bit counterproductive but it actually works because people can find their own investment in their own lives," Cashman said. What's up with the space shuttle? Project continues after St. Cloud inventor files for bankruptcy Jamie Opper, who was a social worker in Seattle before moving to Waite Park, vouched for the program during her public hearing statement. She said housing first models like Center City Housing's proposal work, can help those in need "blossom." "When you can get somebody into a safe environment like this, where they feel safe, where they have a space to call their own, it really can help kind of lessen the symptoms," Opper said. "It can help people sort of get back on their feet." A National Low Income Housing Coalition report states housing first programs, like the Elm Ridge Apartments project, helped decrease homelessness by 88% and improved housing stability by 41%. In 2017, Coborns looked at the old YMCA site to build either a gas station or grocery store, according to previous St. Cloud Times reports, but that idea failed. The proposal is now up to the St. Cloud City Council, according to city processes. Corey Schmidt covers politics and courts for the St. Cloud Times. He can be reached at cschmidt@ This article originally appeared on St. Cloud Times: Minnesota housing project aims to combat homelessness in St. Cloud
The Irish Sun
14 hours ago
- The Irish Sun
Cyclist, 60s, who died after a van crash in Cork named as gardai issue urgent appeal for any witnesses to come forward
A CYCLIST who died after being struck by a van in Co Cork has been named. Donal Cashman, aged in his 60s, from Riversfield Estate in Advertisement He was cycling on the N25 at Carrigtwohill towards Midleton when the collision happened at around 4.30pm. Mr Cashman was a keen cyclist and was on his way home when the accident happened. He was taken to Cork University The male driver of the van, a man in his 60s, received treatment at the scene. Advertisement READ MORE IN IRISH NEWS He was understood to be shocked and traumatised by the experience. The They stated: "Gardai and emergency services attended the scene following reports of the collision, involving a van and a pedal cyclist, which occurred eastbound on the N25 at approximately 5pm. Advertisement MOST READ IN IRISH NEWS "The pedal cyclist, a man aged in his 60s, was pronounced deceased at the scene. "His body has since been removed to the mortuary at University Cork Hospital where a post-mortem examination will take place. Gardai and RSA measures aimed at driving crash deaths on Irish roads "The male driver of the van, aged in his 60s, received treatment at the scene." Gardai are appealing for witnesses to this incident to come forward. Advertisement Any Anyone with any information is asked to contact Midleton Garda Station on 1 A cyclist who died after being struck by a van in Co Cork has been named. Credit: Brian Lawless/PA Wire
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Prisoners who skip sentencing 'should lose visits'
Plans to stop prison visits for criminals who refuse to attend their sentencing hearing have been supported by the mother of a murdered nine-year-old girl. Cheryl Korbel, whose daughter Olivia Pratt-Korbel was fatally shot by Thomas Cashman in Dovecot, Liverpool, in August 2022, said: "If we want to see our loved ones, we have to visit a cemetery but they still have the right to see their family." Cashman refused to attend court to be sentenced in April 2023, prompting Olivia's family to campaign for a change in the law. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer praised Ms Korbel, saying her determination to bring about change would be "heard by the whole world". Olivia was fatally shot by Cashman when he chased a fellow drug dealer into her home on 22 August 2022. Olivia's Law is part of the Victims and Courts Bill which is progressing through Parliament. It would mean that criminals who refuse to attend sentencing, or disrupt hearings in England and Wales, could face an additional two years in prison as well as other sanctions, including missing out on family visits. Ms Korbel told BBC Radio Merseyside: "If we want to see our loved ones that aren't here anymore we have to go to a cemetery, but they still have the right to see their family. "If they are going to object to coming up (for sentencing) then that sanction should be put in place." The proposed legislation had its second reading in the House of Commons on Tuesday. Her MP Anneliese Midgley, who represents Knowsley, spoke in the debate. Her speech included the victim impact statement which Ms Korbel read at Cashman's sentencing hearing, despite him not being in court to hear it. Ms Korbel and her cousin Antonia Elverson were also present for Prime Minister's Questions on Wednesday, where Midgley asked the Starmer to commit Olivia's Law to the statue books "as soon as possible". Starmer welcomed Olivia's family to the House of Commons before adding: "I am always humbled by those with the courage to respond to appalling heartbreak by campaigning for change and I know the whole house will pay tribute to her extraordinary courage and resolve." He thanked Midgley for reading Ms Korbel's victim impact statement "because I know from talking to Cheryl how hard it was for her to make in the first place". The prime minister went on: "It took a huge amount of courage and grief, and she wanted to read that statement to the perpetrator as she should have been able to do, and I know how visceral the pain is to her of not being able to have done so." Starmer said: "Cowards who commit these heinous crimes should face the consequences of their actions and that's why we will force offenders to attend sentencing hearings." Midgley said she wanted to read the statement in full to ensure the words were forever recorded in Hansard, the Parliamentary record. "They were words she was denied saying to the murderer of her child in court, and spearheaded her campaign to get the law changed," said the Labour MP, adding that she hoped it would bring Ms Korbel "a sense of justice" that "she was denied". Ms Korbel said hearing her words read in Parliament had been "one of the hardest moments" of her campaign. Ms Elverson said: "It's so poignant because those words are going to go down in history. "They will be there for anyone to research and when we are gone for our family to look back on." She said it had been "really difficult" because "it did take us back" to the time of Cashman's trial. Midgley said there were provisions in the Bill which would mean that, as well as having their sentence extended, offenders who refused to attend sentencing hearings could face unlimited fines and lose privileges including family visits and social time. She said the Bill had received cross-party support from MPs. After more scrutiny, the draft law will return to the Commons for a third and final reading. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Merseyside on Sounds and follow BBC Merseyside on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230. Olivia's mum backs sentencing refusal law change Olivia's murderer jailed for at least 42 years UK Parliament Prime Minister's Office
Newsweek
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Newsweek
Yankees' Brian Cashman Offers Trade Update After Brutal Injury
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. The New York Yankees have seen a lot of roster overhaul since making the World Series last year, but that's unlikely to be enough for a return trip to the Fall Classic. With persistent championship-or-bust expectations, the Yankees are virtually guaranteed to try to improve their roster before the trade deadline. And one area in need of a boost has been unaddressed since well before opening day. After losing longtime second baseman Gleyber Torres in free agency, the Yankees started the season with Jazz Chisholm Jr. at the keystone and a rotating cast of utility options filling in at third base. Since then, the team has added veteran DJ LeMahieu to that mix, but it lost its primary hot corner option when Oswaldo Cabrera suffered a brutal ankle injury that likely ended his season. Now the Yankees are left with an even bigger hole at third and many fans expect the team to pursue a significant trade addition there, such as Nolan Arenado. NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 18: New York Yankee general manager Brian Cashman speaks to the media during the New York Yankees press conference to introduce Gerrit Cole at Yankee Stadium on December 18,... NEW YORK, NEW YORK - DECEMBER 18: New York Yankee general manager Brian Cashman speaks to the media during the New York Yankees press conference to introduce Gerrit Cole at Yankee Stadium on December 18, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by)Speaking at a recent charity event, Yankees general manager Brian Cashman provided a vague update on a potential trade following Cabrera's injury. "It's hard to make improvements this part of the season," Cashman said when asked about replacing Cabrera with an external addition, per the New York Post. "We've got what we've got. We'll assess it and move forward with opportunities as they start to present themselves at whatever positions they do." Cashman might have hesitated to be more specific as acknowledging the real need for an upgrade would only provide leverage to potential trading partners. But his admission that right now would be a hard time to upgrade rings true, as any trade is much more likely to cross the finish line just before the midseason deadline hits. As the Yankees continue their march toward another World Series appearance, fans can hold out hope for some kind of upgrade. Even if Cashman won't offer any specifics. More MLB: Insider Suggests Yankees Could Steal $120 Million All-Star From Red Sox Soon
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Brian Cashman Has Words on Yankees' Trade Plans Before Deadline
New York Yankees fans have spent months wondering if the club will pursue another infielder, whether it's St. Louis Cardinals veteran third baseman Nolan Arenado or a younger player with multiple years of team control. By the sound of things, longtime Yankees general manager Brian Cashman wants the fanbase to temper its expectations. Advertisement Despite losing starting third baseman Oswaldo Cabrera to a severe ankle injury last week, Cashman isn't rushing to overhaul the infield. Speaking with reporters on Tuesday afternoon, Cashman sounded non-committal about making a trade anytime soon. 'It's hard to make improvements this part of the season,' Cashman said. St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan ArenadoJeff Curry-Imagn Images 'We've got what we've got,' the Yankees' longtime GM continued, via the New York Post. 'We'll assess it and move forward with opportunities as they start to present themselves at whatever positions they do.' Rookie Jorbit Vivas and fourth-year utility infielder Oswald Peraza are primarily splitting reps at third base. Two-time batting champion DJ LeMahieu, who returned last week from calf and hip injuries, could also resume third base duties when All-Star second baseman Jazz Chisolm (oblique) comes off the IL. Advertisement LeMahieu recorded four hits over his first 15 at-bats, slamming a solo home run last weekend against the rival Mets. The four-time Gold Glove only played second base across his first five games. Peraza started at third and went 0-for-3 in Tuesday's 5-2 victory over the Texas Rangers. The fourth-year infielder only has three hits in his last 30 at-bats dating back to April 30. The 24-year-old Vivas hasn't been much better, carrying a .167 average and dismal .465 OPS in 35 plate appearances. However, Vivas played 10 of his first 14 MLB games at second base. Related: Rising Yankees Star Turns Heads With Latest Mammoth Home Run Related: Recent Yankees Pitcher Shares Love for Oswaldo Cabrera After Devastating Injury
