the ufc believes each of its events can generate between 12 and 20 million dollars for the local economy. >>zelaznik: it doesn't make any real sense that somebody who lives in ny can go over the border into nj and watch the ufc and thus depriving ny of very important revenue >>anderson: i mean, they could generate so much, you know, money just off people staying in hotels,flying in. >>reilly: well let's have prostitution then, or whatever you want. >>reporter: in fact a recent marist poll of new yorkers found 2/3rds of the public didn't want mma legalized. >>barkin: like all polls, i think depending on how you ask the question you can sort of get a specific answer. >>reporter: however the question is repeatedly posed to new york's lawmakers...the answer they'll give is difficult to predict. >>barkin: forty five states have legalized this and i'm not sure how much longer we can afford to allow this opportunity to be missed both from an economic standpoint and an entertainment standpoint. >>reilly: i don't find those acceptable reasons that everybody is doing it or it's going to happen any

to either maintain or grow during this time of economic recession, and last is to stimulate the local economy, which we have done through the wages. $55 million in wages are projected to be reimbursed through the end of september of this year, and that is money going right back into the local economy. arguably one of the biggest successes of the federal stimulus act is this program nationally. today, what we want to announce, and the mayor will take the lead on this, is a new campaign or a final push to get the federal government to act to extend this program. $2.5 million will extend it for another year. we will keep the 3000 people who have been employed in san francisco through this program on the job. the last day of august, we had to suspend our program. we are no longer enrolling new employees. we are no longer enrolling new employers. for us, we are at the status quo. we have a month left. we're working hard to get our folks ready for the transition. we hope to not have to do that, but we are preparing for pretty bad news. today, final push. the mayor will talk a little bit about the p

to either maintain or grow during this time of economic recession, and last is to stimulate the local economyve done through the wages. $55 million in wages are projected to be reimbursed through the end of september of this year, and that is money going right back into the local economy. arguably one of the biggest successes of the federal stimulus act is this program nationally. today, what we want to announce, and the mayor will take the lead on this, is a new campaign or a final push to get the federal government to act to extend this program. $2.5 million will extend ir

it is a boost for the local economy. 15,000 people take the rise every year. and they keep come back to see the beautiful rivers and the beautiful mountains of the tennessee valley. >>> i'm veronica de la cruz, and this is "early today," just your first stop of the day today on your nbc station. >> live, local, late-breaking, this is wbal-tv 11 news today in hd. >> a very good morning to you. heavy rain started overnight. we have already had four tornado warnings issued. a watch was issued for most of our area. a flood watch is in effect. the heaviest rain is around the central maryland area. we're talking in excess of 5 inches of rain. some locally heavier amounts are possible as well. these are the remnants of tropical storm nicole. now looks like tonight and into tomorrow morning that the models have changed. rainfall amounts in excess of four inches. we could get five or 6 inches. heavy rain throughout today. i have more for you in the complete hour of news. >> thank you. here's a look ahead to 11 news today. >> it is a day for the ducks, maybe even buildi

those will help the local economy. >> thank you. kosh >> good afternoon, commissioners. i will continue. this will serve as an economic stimulus for the city creating new jobs and 6500 health care jobs and encourage new business. the plan would be paid for entirely through private funds and require no public financing. most of the medical center will be forced to close in 2015 without improvement. the resulting loss of jobs and access to quality health care would be devastating. we urge you to join us in making to make a plan to rebuild this a reality. our jobs and community rely on this. and thank you. >> thank you. >> hello, commissioners. i appreciate that. it teaches people for you today. i am the manager for the north of tenderloin benefit district. the proposed development is something that has concerned residents of the central city for several years and that good neighbor coalition formed in order to address these concerns directly. we began our work by surveying over 700 residents in five languages to spoke loud and clear about their priorities and concerns. they

also tackling another vice, cigarettes, though some people are afraid there could be a jab at the local economy. it's the kind of thing that can give a guy a headache. a stiff drink with the chaser in the form of a fee. >> they are hurting business. >> reporter: the plan in front of the san francisco board of supervisors and alcohol cost recovery fee, anyone who sells alcohol, beer or wine for drinking on premises is charged to cover the cost the city pays for drunk patrons. here's how the fees break down. for beer 4.3 cents per 16-ounce glass. 6 six sense, and hard liquor 2.5 cents for shots. >> the whole principal is violating taxing without representation. >> reporter: the ordinance says alcohol use costs california more than $30 billion a year between healthcare, criminal justice and property damage and that san francisco has more of its share of drinkers 55% of american adults considering themselves drinkers while two- thirds of san franciscans do. >> put a bill through and have the voters vote on it just like cigarette taxes. >> reporter: cigarettes aren't immune from the board of supervi

these $25 encounter cruises have given a giant boost to the local economy. the fishermen whose forefathers prayed for protection from the whale sharks now pray for the whale shark. poachers, willing to break the law, can sell one for around $5,000 on the black market. that's two years' salary in this part of the world. so, you can imagine how hard it is convincing local fishermen that these things are more valuable alive than dead. we saw a different kind of ocean stress, on our journey through the south china sea. coral reefs, once dynamited for fish, are slowly recovering. among marine sanctuaries with scarce enforcement. and we spent 24 hours with men who make a living catching tuna in the most primitive fashion. hand lines and squadid bait. but they didn't get a single nibble. hard to compete with giant industry trollers in these overfished waters. but back in the water the whale sharks are providing a small economic bright spot. the challenge now? managing the success. >> among the biggest threats would be the very success of the program. too many boats,

he is making a big push to help the local economy. we have kraig debro with more. -- >> reporter: good afternoon. you would be hard pressed to find anybody who would not think the governor would do well overseas. they cheered on his trade mission to asia. >> i promised the people of california that i am the salesman and chief. we will sell california products because i'm proud of california producers. >> reporter: if you are not a techie, marble may be the largest company you never heard of. the company told us they have 5,000 employees worldwide and 3,000 in california. last year shipped more than 1 billion chips. the governor is hoping to expand trade in asia. the founders of the company are hoping to continue relationships. the governor had a recent trade mission. >> they lifted the ban on spinach and our sales went up 800%. >> why is this important to silicon valley? as we expand, that increases and expands our competitiveness in silicon valley and in the state. >> reporter: he says 40% of all jobs in silicon valley are directly or

employed workers spend money and fuel the local economy. the unemployment workers cannot afford more delays. i urge you to approve this e.i.r. and get san francisco working again. thi. president miguel: thank you. >> good evening. my name isianicca brooks, i'm a registered nurse at the bedside at cpmc's hospital nursing floor, post acute services for over 15 years. we serve meddical, unsured, medicare, mostly those suffering from chronic or acute conditions requiring multiple i.v.s, complex dressings and intensive medical care for a few days up to six weeks or longer. i am concerned that the cpmc draft plans for the elderly and disabled only includes 38 beds. instead, cpmc has verbally committed to provide 62 community or campus-based beds. there is a difference in community or campus-based and i have provided the commission an outline with the difference. only to see increased hospitalizations and deaths, and no one wants that. cpmc has stated that the two sniffs are not in the e.i.r. draft because they are working to develop a transitional

operators at perryville say they are happy to be the first to open and boost the local economy. >> we have 350 employees, 80% of which are from harford and cecil counties. so, to be the first, i think it's just an exciting thing for everybody. >> reporter: again, the hollywood casino in perryville will officially open its doors in about three hours, 8:00 this morning. grand opening ceremonies are set for thursday. in the studio, linda so, abc2 news. >>> elderly black man beaten while fishing in a south baltimore park will be in court today to describe the attacks. 77-year-old james privet will speak at the sentencing hearing on calvin locknear. a white supremacist. he pleaded guilty to several charges including armed carjacking and first degree assault. he agreed to a 31-year prison term. >>> 5:02. mayor stephanie rawlings-blake will join other officials in kicking off health city days. they'll walk from city hall to the inner harbor for a ceremony at the amphitheatre. the goal is to encourage a healthy lifestyle and choices by eating right and exercising. healthy city days runs up un

the rules. it also is a burden to the economy. while there may be some lower cost meals and more profits made in certain restaurants, they are estimating $8 million taken out of the localdue to a minimum wage violations in china town alone. that is a huge chunk of change, and if you have not already gotten this report, i think they are making the rounds this week. check it out and give it a read. that is my unofficial introduction of september'sv acknowledgment of workers. i do have an imperative item for a friend, bob hart, who has fallen ill as of late. he is the executive director of the general assistance advocacy project, a project i share of office space with in a previous life, but he is anqjz0kiçó mar for clients, as well as respectful colleague to the people he works with within the advocate community. ç5,í clients. he roars like a lion when he needs to advocate on behalf of the four. he is able to balance his tenacity with an openness toward working with others. yes had a very close relationship with staff in our :vdepartment of human services r human services agency, and really has not left behind where he has come from. he himself was a homeless client

the rules. it also is a burden to the economy. while there may be some lower cost meals and more profits made in certain restaurants, they are estimating $8 million taken out of the localdue to a minimum wage violations in china town alone. that is a huge chunk of change, and if you have not already gotten this report, i think they are making the rounds this week. check it out and give it a read. that is my unofficial introduction of september'sv acknowledgment of workers. i do have an imperative item for a friend, bob hart, who has fallen ill as of late. he is the executive director of the general assistance advocacy project, a project i share of office space with in a previous life, b

operators at perryville say they are happy to be the first to open and boost the local economy with hundreds of jobs. the hollywood casino is 35,000 square feet, has 1,500 slot machines, two restaurants and many shops. >> we have 350 employees, 80% of which are from harford and cecil counties. so, to be the first, i think it's just an exciting thing for everybody. >> reporter: again, the hollywood casino in perryville will officially open its doors in about two hours, 8:00 this morning. grand opening ceremonies will be this thursday. in the studio, linda so, abc2 news. >>> 6:04. a white supremacist who pled guilty to beating a black fisherman will be sentenced today. calvin locknear is expected to serve a 31-year prison term as part of a plea deal he accepted last week. the man who called himself "hitler" beat 77-year-old james pri veette, he's expected to appear in court to face his attacker. >>> the action on the field took a back seat at a harford county high school. a team remembers a fallen teammate. >> joey d, joey d, number 30, number 30! >> fallston high school honored the memory of

. >> reporter: the casino hopes to improve the local economy by bringing in tax revenue. it has 350 full time jobs plus money from tourists. >> we have grandkids and our sons live in the area. we come up often. it's nice. >> reporter: it hopes to keep slots money in the state. >> i believe something like 40% of the delaware business historically has come from the state of maryland. we're going to keep that in the state now. >> it's exciting. very exciting. don't have to drive to delaware anymore. >> reporter: after a late decision sunday night to open monday the casino still plans to hold its grand opening thursday but for many who have been waiting today was a good chance to see if the casino was worth a trip back. >> it's good we'll be back. >> he told me, get dressed, we're going. i didn't argue that. >> she loves the casino. >> i've been a waiting for this. we go to delaware, we don't have to if as far. >> it's finally in maryland, finally. >> reporter: tony marsala, abc2 news. >> the casino is open from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m. everyday. in addition to slots the casino

the casino hopes to improve the local economy by bringing in tax revenue. they are also bringing in 350 full time jobs to maryland. although the hollywood casino is open for business it still plans to hold a grand opening on thursday. >>> a florida community is in shock tonight after an apparent murder/suicide leaves a half-dozen people dead. officers heard the muffled shots while rushing to respond and once they arrived at the scene they were confronted by the gunman who shot himself in front of the officers. the man had already shot and killed his estranged wife and four stepchildren. a fifth child, a 15-year-old boy was shot but survived. the shooter's two biological children were also inside the home but the toddlers were spared. >>> a freak accident leaves the owner of the segway company dead. authorities say jimmy hassleden was on one of the popular scooters when he rode it off a cliff and into a river. police say there didn't appear to be anything suspicion about the death and he had been riding around his state in yorkshire, in the united kingdom. he

they claim it could pump $1 billion into the local economy. >> don nelson is expected to step down from post monday before the team begins training camp. nelson became the nba's all-time winning coach last season but the warriors have new owners and indicated they want to move in a new direction that doesn't include the 70-year-old nelson. his top assistant keith smart will take over as head coach. >> just about 4:45. a plane full of people misses disaster by just 50 feet. up next the frightening mid air close call that almost caused a collision over a major u.s. city. >> and bad guys on bikes in berkeley. police launch a major crackdown [ female announcer ] this is a strawberry pop tart. but this is warm, fresh-baked strawberry toaster strudel. [ music ] see the difference? pillsbury toaster strudel, the one kids want to eat. and these e the ones you'll love on a school night pillsbury ham and cheese crescents with just a few ingredients, you have an easy to make dinner. they're crescents for the other 364. try them tonight. [ quinand this is my eggo., on fridays i have hockey before s

that anne arundel was chosen for the quality, we think the faculty and the programs to help the local economy>> reporter: also today, the white house announced that dr. biden serves as the first-ever white house summit for community colleges in an effort to further develop america's work force. >> the summit will bring community colleges and state leaders and students together and discuss ways to exup expand at our community colleges. >>> community colleges enroll 8 million students every year. >> if you had a cooky made by the vice president's wife, would you eat it or keep it? >> that calls for e bay. >> looking at temperatures, conditions very pleasant afternoon. 77 now, dew points low. the barometer is holding steady. come back and look at the end of the weekend forecast. ,,,, as a career prosecutor i made decisions on facts not politics. in washington, i'm trying to do the same. that's why i voted to crackdown on wall street and protect the bay. and why i voted against the $3 trillion budget, the big bank bailout, and against the health care bill. you see for me it's not about democrats

it's also expected to pump an 85 million into the local economy over the next five years. now, this includes an 85- railcar facility, improvements to the roads and berth upgrades. that celebration this morning begins at 11:00. >>> and the chinese electric car company, koda automotive, is reportedly in talks to put a final assembly plant in benicia, just 30 miles from the forth of oakland. according to the "los angeles business journal" that move can create temporary jobs. the final pricing, it has not been released yet but it's expected to be somewhere between 35,000 and 45,000. >>> 8:19. today, the u.s. senate is expectth to push ahead -- expected to push ahead with a bill for a government fund for small businesses. this procedural vote today is expected to clear the way for the final senate vote. the fund would be available to banks with less than $10 billion in assets. those banks could use that money to increase lending to small businesses. >>> well, democratic candidate for governor jerry brown is apologizing for a comment he made about former -- former president bill

they were joined for the new grand opening and take a look at how the casino has benefitted the local economy. >> here we go. come on baby. >> reporter: it was miserable and wet outside. inside ... >> 3, 2, 1. >> reporter: ... they still celebrate requested a ribbon-cutting ceremony one month early of maryland's first casino. >> our economy is changing. we're creating new opportunities for tourism and economic growth here in cecil county. >> we're looking for this casino to be the anchor store for further development with this 140 acres, retail, other entertainment. >> i love that sound. >> reporter: inside the casino will be 150-seat buffet, grille and gift shop. outside ample parking for 1600 cars and for the people of pa raise oh, jobs. >> the casino at opening hired 350 people. they had over 3,000 that applied for jobs. >> kim townly was a stay-at home mom. >> i've had a job in two years. i went to their career fair or their information sessions, interviews, and i got hired here. >> i was unemployed before this, i was on maternity leave, the school i was walking at actually closed and i g

are the draw so in yoga didn't work and you know of these cases a lot of people predicted that the local economy would collapse there would be told the ana kiba blah blah but so far nothing of the sort happened sold is the finally . the federal policy felt reassured enough to try they sold well off was a member of the ruling united russia party but it seems now at this point if you have look at the media the people across all political spectrum seem to be happy that now why is that well certainly has been involved for too long i think if he left a bold five or six years ago he's historic legacy it would be judged the world in a world more positive way than now. but still you know we should remember that the wish goal was a member of the sort of on a position of party in the late ninety s. just the seris year mother went all russian fundamental russia which also made a claim to replace president yeltsin with their own candidate mr primakov so visit that was not forgotten speaking of louche cause legacy what were the highs and lows in his career well i think basically the man is associated with mo

we should tell you this is big for the military but also for the local economy. ting about $10 million into the san diego region and they also have largest population of military personnel anywhere in america, over 300,000 call this part of america home. pretty incredible, an event several days down the line. >> julie: thank you very much. great report. >> it is the dominant religion in many countries, yet some now see a spike in the number of women convert to go islam. why? that story is coming up. this little boy has got a lot of spirit, but he says some bullies tried to take it away from him. more on trying to pursue a passion not associated with most boys his age, next. it's work through the grime and the muck, month. tow and pull without getting stuck month. sweat every day to make an honest buck...month. and if you're gonna try and do this in anything other than a chevy... well, good luck...month. great deals on the complete family of chevy trucks all backed for a hundred thousand miles. it's truck month. now buy this 2011 all-star edition silverado and comb

. >> we think of the faculty, the programs and what we're doing here to try to help the local economy. >> reporter: also today the white house announced dr. biden will serve as chairwoman of the first ever white house summit on community colleges october 5th. all in an effort to further develop america's work force. the summit will bring students together. they will talk about ways to expand community colleges into the community. >>> weather has been beautiful. take a look at temperatures right now, 83 but the dewpoints though and humidity is way down. west winds at nine, the barometer holding steady. we'll ,, ♪ ♪ ♪ [ female announcer ] mcdonald's new chicken flatbreads. all out awesome combinations of juicy, grilled chicken topped with roasted garlic aioli and a natural four-cheese blend. mcdonald's chicken flatbreads. the simple joy of new discoveries. ♪ >>> more sunny and dry conditions, looks like slight change may come about this time tomorrow afternoon or tomorrow evening we might get a couple of showers. we need some more rain. take a look at temperatures right now. still pleas

the public for supporting and also this is about the economy as well. in fact, just fleet week events alone expected to inject $10 million into the local economy. there is taxes, the taxes that hotel guests pay. certainly captured in sales taxes which is from restaurants and purchases of souvenirs and those things like that. tourism is when people come into your area, leave money, and then go somewhere else. so it is a tourism area as well. >> the economic impact is huge. not just for the tourist attractions, but also when you consider that san diego has the largest military population in all of the country. there are more than 300,000 active duty men and women here contributing some $24 billion to the local economy each year. so this is all about to see what's going on and also to give thanks and to give back, julie. back to you in new york. >> julie: great story. thank you very much. >> gregg: millions of americans out of work for, well, what seems like ages now and the frustrations are mounting as many folks exhaust nearly two years of jobless benefits. what can that frustration be turned into? a political force perhaps? meet the leader of a

will highlight the port of entry project today which is designed to generate $85 million to the local economy over the next 15 years. >> california students are getting encouraging news. a newly released test scores, they still lag behind the rest of the country. it rose 13 points allowing 567 schools to get federal funding for their program improvements. 46% of schools reached the target score of 800. more than half elementary schools but only 25% of high schools reached it. administrators say that is because the emphasis is on the younger kids. >> now the kids are starting middle school and we're starting to see the gains. we're hopeful we'll see the gains when they reach high school. >> the news isn't all good. san jose mercury news point out that most schools missed the mark to get federal funding this year compared to last year. >> mike is off today but lisa is here. check out to see if the sun's performance is actually something. >> we're looking at fog this morning. we should be seeing warmer, clearer conditions. let me see what i can do. we're starting out with low clouds and fog. we