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Lawmaker has run-in with thief, proposes shoplifting bill

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:43 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (WTEN) -- Experts say more than 13 billion dollars worth of goods are stolen from retailers every year and only one in 48 shoplifters are caught. One lawmaker who had first-hand experience with a shoplifter is now proposing legislation to protect employees who intervene. "I just, I immediately turn around, I chase the guy down in the parking lot, and I just grab the handle bar and I just you know in a threatening voice said ‘LET IT GO.’ I’m not letting this little piece of you know what get away with this," said Assemblymember Michael Fitzpatrick, who was able to ward off an attempted thief at his local target in Suffolk county. Woman says she was fired after trying to stop shoplifters But it wasn’t easy, "And he goes ‘Mind your own business!' And I put the brakes on and stopped him and had both hands on the handle bar and I said ‘LET IT GO’ and he just ran off," explained Fitzpatrick. The timing was interesting, considering just two hours prior, the lawmaker propose...

1st Black Small Business Symposium held in Troy

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:43 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — The first annual black business symposium in Troy is helping to connect minority entrepreneurs in particular with the resources necessary for their businesses to thrive.“This is happening because our community really needs to know about how to be structured business wise, and having an opportunity to make sure that they are getting the quality tools to be successful” said Tatiana Cunningham who started the event.518 Black Restaurant WeekWhen Cunningham’s shuttle business failed in 2014, she decided to restructure her company into hosting events like these. Cunningham says a major element to this symposium is helping explain to entrepreneurs the elements of running a business they may not understand. “So some of it is maybe not knowing how to do grants, maybe not having the proper credit to apply for a business loan or maybe not knowing how to really structure to make sure that they're not over spending on inventory or just not over spending on unnecessary needs...

Free Narcan kits available in Latham and Loudonville

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:43 GMT

LATHAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- To combat the high number of reported opioid overdose cases, the Town of Colonie Department of Emergency Medical Services is distributing overdose kits to the public. Each kit contains Narcan, test strips to detect Fentanyl and Xylazine, a short-training video, and additional resources. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Narcan kits will be available for free pickup at the following locations:The Colonie Public Safety Center's main entrance, located at 312 Wolf Road in LathamThe Colonie Public Library located at 629 Albany Shaker Road in LoudonvilleYou can also visit your local pharmacy and request a Narcan kit without a prescription using your health insurance card. The copayment will be covered up to $40 thanks to the New York State Naxolone Co-payment Assistance Program.“I commend our Town’s EMS Department for taking proactive measures in providing life-saving resources to combat opioid overdoses. The s...

Montgomery County to participate in STOP-DWI campaign

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:43 GMT

FONDA, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Police agencies around Montgomery County will participate in the statewide STOP-DWI High Visibility Engagement Campaign that runs from August 15 to September 4. The campaign aims to reduce the number of impaired driving-related injuries and deaths. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! “As you prepare your end-of-summer plans with family and friends, make sure you have a plan to get to your destination safely,” said STOP-DWI Coordinator Jeff Kaczor. “Impaired driving is a reckless, costly, all-too-often deadly decision that puts all those sharing the road in danger. I urge all drivers and passengers to be smart and have a plan.” The Labor Day/End of Summer High Visibility Campaign is one of many statewide initiatives that include major holidays. Drivers who need assistance finding a safe ride home can download the STOP DWI mobile app.

Illinois man sentenced to 10 years for Peoria's Planned Parenthood clinic's arson

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:43 GMT

PEORIA, Ill. (WMBD) - For throwing a makeshift Molotov cocktail into Peoria's Planned Parenthood clinic earlier this year, a Chillicothe man will go to federal prison for 10 years. Tyler Massengill, 32, clad in an orange jumpsuit of a Peoria County Jail inmate, showed no emotion as the sentence was read aloud. He stood before the judge and apologized, saying he never meant to hurt anyone. Rather, he said, it was the opposite. "I feel for the people who have lost their jobs. I'm not trying to play like I am victim at this. I was sincerely hurt," he said, noting that he thought his unborn child was aborted at the clinic. He said he was a gifted student, a state champion wrestler, but then when he stopped taking his medication at the beginning of high school, his life spiraled out of control. He said he had a stable life but his drug addiction and his mental issues took over. The second-floor courtroom of U.S. District Judge James Shadid was packed with denizens of the federal courthou...

Broncos camp rewind, Day 12: A host of players return to practice and Greg Dulcich keeps making plays

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:43 GMT

Player AttendancePhysically Unable to Perform list: OLB Baron Browning (knee). Non-Football Injury list: DL Mike Purcell (knee).Did not practice: CB K’Wuan Williams, S Kareem Jackson (vet rest) and Justin Simmons (groin), corner Riley Moss (core), OLB Nik Bonitto (hip), RT Mike McGlinchey (knee), TE Chris Manhertz, WR Brandon Johnson (ankle). Reserve TE Tommy Hudson and DL Forrest Merrill were not seen at practice.Returned to practice: WRs Courtland Sutton and Kendall Hinton and All-Pro CB Pat Surtain II were back to relatively normal practice loads after missing Monday.Defensive lineman D.J. Jones (concussion) was in pads and had his helmet but did not do any team or contact work.Safety Caden Sterns was in pads one day after dropping out of practice, but mostly was on the side field and did only walk-through team periods.New InjuryThe Broncos appear to have dodged another bullet in the secondary. Safety P.J. Locke went down during a 7-on-7 drill and had trainers look at his lower l...

Jefferson County man pleads guilty for role in deadly hit-and-run outside Golden bar

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:43 GMT

A 26-year-old man pleaded guilty Tuesday for his role in a deadly hit-and-run outside a Golden bar last year.Ernesto Avila, during a disposition hearing Tuesday in Jefferson County court, pleaded guilty to driving under the influence, obstructing a peace officer and false reporting to authorities, all misdemeanors. As part of the plea agreement, prosecutors agreed to drop the remaining felony charges.Related ArticlesCourts | Former San Luis Valley DA sues his disbarred successor for $5 million over bogus felony charge Courts | AG Merrick Garland touts U.S. efforts in Ukraine during Denver speech, but steers clear of Trump prosecution Courts | Former Colorado Supreme Court chief justice receives unprecedented censure for role in contract debacle Courts | Mixed-race family questioned at Denver airport sues Southwest Airlines, alleging “blatant racism” Courts | Colorado cop who put suspect in car hit...

Brush fire erupts near homes in Agua Dulce

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:43 GMT

Firefighters on the ground and in the sky are working to contain a brush fire that appears to be threatening structures in Agua Dulce.The Baker Fire erupted around 12:40 p.m. Tuesday near Avenue Donari, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department.Images from the University of California San Diego’s ALERT California network show flames racing up a hillside with smoke billowing toward homes atop the hill.The Baker Fire burns in Agua Dulce, California on Aug. 15, 2023. (ALERTCalifornia)The fire was estimated to be five acres in size as of 1:30 p.m.The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Several geese die after flock lands in oil at La Brea Tar Pits

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:43 GMT

Only two Canada geese survived after a flock of 15 landed in the lake pit at the La Brea Tar Pits late last month, according to the International Bird Rescue.The incident occurred on July 31, when the geese mistakenly landed in the heavy tar or asphalt.Seven birds that suffered heavy oiling and burns survived and are were taken to the Bird Rescue’s Los Angeles Wildlife Center for care.A Canada goose received an emergency wash after landing in the lake at the La Brea Tar Pits on July 31, 2023. (Kadi Erickson/ International Bird Rescue)“On arrival, the birds were listless and unable to stand, and so heavily covered in tar that they were barely recognizable,” the organization detailed on its website. “Our skilled staff quickly acted to remove enough tar to allow the birds to eat, breathe and defecate, then medically stabilized them before a more thorough washing.”An additional five geese died after arriving at the center, while the other two are continuing to recover from burns and fea...

Housing affordability in California drops to 16-year low

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:53:43 GMT

Housing affordability in California hit a 16-year low in the second quarter of 2023, according to new figures released by the California Association of Realtors.The startling numbers come as interest rates continue to stagnate above 6% and home prices remain inflated due to a lack of inventory.The data show that fewer than one in five people, 16% to be exact, can afford to purchase a median-priced existing single-family home in the Golden State. Those second-quarter numbers are down from 19% in the first quarter of 2023.For comparison, in the first quarter of 2012, the percentage of home buyers who could purchase a median-priced single-family home in California was as high as 56%.Equally surprising, the CAR numbers indicated that a minimum income of $208,000 was needed to qualify to purchase a median-priced home, which costs around $830,000.And if you can qualify for the mortgage, you can expect monthly payments of around $5,200, assuming you put forth 20% for the standard down paym...