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Attorney General's office investigating deadly shooting in Gloversville

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 18:49:57 GMT

GLOVERSVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Police say they received a 911 call shortly after 2 a.m. Sunday for a call of shots fired. Once on scene, they say they located a man who said he was shot at but not hit. The shooter fleeing into a house on Fremont Street. Asylees in Albany want work, not a handout Neighbors reliving the moment they woke up to the active scene.“I woke up to the SWAT team and private detectives. Police cars were all over the place,” explained neighbor, Kimberly Sagendorf.  “I felt like I could be next. Or anybody could be next. Because this is not a good street.”Three different area neighbors all confirm they only heard one shot just after 2 a.m.Police say they found evidence of the shooting and began evacuating every apartment in the multi-unit house. They set up a tactical unit and staged outside of the home. Hours later, police say they received a 911 call from a man inside the home who told them there was man shot in the basement. The caller and one other man ...

Assembly reconvenes for two-day session

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 18:49:57 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (WTEN) -- Well Wednesday marks the first day of summer, but not everyone is in vacation mode quite yet. The New York State Assembly reconvened Tuesday to take up a series of bills the Senate voted on;  some controversial. Our Capitol Correspondent, Amal Tlaige is told the agenda for session is a moving target. Best brunch spots around Albany, according to Yelp Lawmakers think they’ll be here late Tuesday and Wednesday, debating and voting. Just recently the Wrongful Convictions Act passed in the Assembly 91-46. The bill would make it easier for those convicted of a crime to overturn their cases. "We clearly have people who have contended that they were innocent all the way through the process until conviction, and still went to jail, and ended up later, on being proved that they were not guilty of the crime they were convicted of," said Assembly member Jeffrion Aubry. The bill however came with opposition. "Victims will have to be on their pins and needles and will ha...

Domino's franchisees hiring for 10 Albany area stores

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 18:49:57 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Three Domino's franchisees are hosting a hiring event to fill over 80 open positions at locations around the Capital Region. The hiring event runs from 1 to 4 p.m. both virtually and in-person. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! “We are excited to offer so many fun and flexible work opportunities to individuals across the Greater Albany area,” said Ed DuPont, the vice president of operations for a local Domino’s franchisee in the area. “Whether you’re looking for a part-time job with flexible hours or a development opportunity, Domino’s is the place to be, and we look forward to welcoming several new faces to our store teams.”Open positions can be found here. On-site interviews will be held at the following locations:1592 State Street, Schenectady, NY, 123041441 Broadway, Schenectady, NY, 12306449 N. Greenbush Road, Rensselaer, NY, 12144222 Delaware Ave., Delmar, NY, 12054198 Hoosick St., Troy, NY, 121...

Crews respond to apparent sinkhole near Dogtown homes

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 18:49:57 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Crews are working to repair an apparent sinkhole Tuesday afternoon around one neighborhood in the Dogtown area of St. Louis. The sinkhole emerged on the street of Nashville Avenue between Louisville and Tamm avenues. What to know about Missouri's gun laws SkyFOX, powered by Bommarito Automotive Group, flew over the scene. Crews are working to patch up the area and have currently blocked it to traffic. This is a developing story. Additional details are limited at this time. FOX 2 will update as more information becomes available.

Man accused of pointing laser at St. Louis police helicopter

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 18:49:57 GMT

ST. LOUIS - An Indiana man is accused of pointing a laser at a Metro Air Support helicopter in the St. Louis area.Jason Foster, 47, was indicted in federal court earlier this year on one count of aiming a laser at an aircraft. Foster's indictment alleges the incident occurred on Feb. 21. He was arrested on May 31 in Indiana. What to know about Missouri's gun laws A federal court filing alleges the pilots were actively involved in an investigation at the time, and the laser temporarily blinded them. The FBI and aviation authorities have warned that lasers can blind pilots. Such incidents are on the rise, as the Federal Aviation Administration reported nearly 10,000 last year, including dozens which resulted in reported injuries. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News SIGN UP NOW ...

Hate crimes targeting California's gay community rose by 29% in 2022, report says

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 18:49:57 GMT

While California is known as one of the most LGBTQ-friendly states in the nation, hate crimes are rising and other troubling trends persist, according to a new “State of Pride Report” issued by California’s Attorney General.The report, which was released Tuesday and coincides with Pride month, looked at data and surveys on issues ranging from mental health to public policy.Between 2021 and 2022, there were over 391 reported hate crime events motivated by sexual orientation bias in California, an increase of 29% over the previous period, the report states. Thousands protest Dodgers’ Pride night event honoring LGBTQ+ ‘nun’ group 45 crimes were motivated by anti-transgender or “anti-gender non-conforming bias” in 2022 - an increase of 55%The Attorney General’s report also says LGBTQ+ children are victimized and bullied at rates four times higher than non-LGBTQ+ children, and nearly half of all gay youth seriously considered suicide in 2022.LGBTQ counter-protesters wave Pride Fla...

Trader Joe’s has a bunch of new summer items

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 18:49:57 GMT

BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. DetailsTRADER JOE’S HAS SOME RETURNING FAVORITES AND NEW ITEMS ON ITS SHELVES FOR SUMMERIf you've ever been to Trader Joe's, you know the selection is constantly evolving. To give customers what they want most when they want it, the company keeps its shelves stocked with the most popular products. This month, Trader Joe's is ringing in summer by offering both new and returning favorites, such as Mafalda Corta pasta, blueberry preserves and more. The only downside is you might need to reorganize your pantry to make room for all this delicious food. Fortunately, that's a good problem to have.TOP NEW PICKS AT TRADER JOE'S THIS MONTHTrader Joe's is adding over a dozen products this month. The top picks for pleasing your palate include four yummy options.Trader Joe's Snacky Clusters is a kosher treat that's a wonderful mix of salty and sweet. This offering includes sea salt potato chips, corn chip dipper...

California bill aims to increase voter registration as election season moves closer

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 18:49:57 GMT

As the nation gears up for another election season, California lawmakers are considering a bill that would increase voter registration in the Golden State.Senate Bill 846 would expand the state’s Motor Voter Program to automatically sign up eligible but unregistered residents. Senators Caroline Menjivar and Monique Limón, both Democrats, introduced the legislation, which seeks to register about 5 million more voters. California bill focusing on gender affirmation in custody cases advances to State Senate As of May 2022, California has about 21.9 million registered voters, about 82% of the 26.9 million adults in the state who are eligible to vote, according to a Public Policy Institute of California report.However, researchers did find that those likely to vote in California are disproportionately white, older, more educated, affluent, natural-born U.S. citizens and homeowners.The bill, should it pass, would remove barriers to increasing voter registration among people of color, wo...

Emeryville: Suspect in romance scam acquired $800,000 through various cons, feds claim

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 18:49:57 GMT

OAKLAND — Federal prosecutors have charged an East Bay man with allegedly acquiring $800,000 in schemes that targeted people searching for two of life’s greatest essentials: housing and love.Barnabas Jime was charged June 1 with a single count of wire fraud, which carries up to 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. Authorities say the investigation started back in July 2022, when the victim of a romance scam reported sending funds to an Emeryville resident named Thomas Kirkpatrick, who apparently took the money and ran.When federal authorities looked into it, they reportedly discovered that not only did Kirkpatrick not exist, but that both his identity and a second name — Patrick Warren — were invented by Jime to perpetrate various fraud schemes. They found that Jime had used the same Emeryville address in a police report and a rental car agreement, and that both the Warren and Kirkpatrick personas used that address too, according to the criminal complaint....

NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal set to perform night show for Outside Lands

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 18:49:57 GMT

Shaquille O’Neal is playing a night show during this year’s Outside Lands festival.The NBA legend performs under his stage name Diesel at 1015 Folsom on Aug. 11.The Shaq show is one of a number of shows that are taking place in San Francisco in conjunction with the 2023 Outside Lands, which runs Aug. 11-13 at Golden Gate Park. O’Neal also performs at the festival on Aug. 11.The full night show lineup, which was announced today, is listed below.For ticketing and other information, visit ​​https://sfoutsidelands.com/night-shows/night-shows.Poolside with Harvey Sutherland, Aug. 10, Bimbo’s 365 Club; $45-$50No Vacation with Sour Widows, Aug. 10, venue TBAL’Impératrice, Aug. 11, Bimbo’s 365 Club; $46Diesel (Shaquille O’Neal), Aug. 11, 1015 Folsom; $40-$50Cobra Man, Donny Benét, Aug. 11, The Independent; $29.50-$35Justin Jay, Aug. 11, Monarch; $20-$35VNSSA, Aug. 11, Public Works; $40Evan Giia with DJ Aaron Axelsen, Aug. 11, Rickshaw Stop; $20-$25Soccer Mommy with SASAMI,...