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Nonessential City of Albany buildings closed on June 19

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:37:11 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- In observation of Juneteenth, Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan announced that all nonessential City of Albany buildings, including City Hall and the Neighborhood Center at 200 Henry Johnson Boulevard, will be closed on Monday, June 19. Nonessential buildings will reopen on Tuesday at 8:30 a.m. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! There will be several events held locally in celebration of Juneteenth. Albany’s Juneteenth Celebration is set for Saturday, June 17 from noon to 5 p.m. For more information about City services and information that can be accessed remotely on Juneteenth, visit www.albanyny.gov.

Watervliet receives funding to upgrade security camera system

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:37:11 GMT

WATERVLIET, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Local officials gathered on Thursday to announce the City of Watervliet has received a $250,000 grant to support public safety enhancements to the city's camera system. The grant will also expand the current security camera system, going from 16 to almost 70 cameras citywide. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! “On behalf of the City of Watervliet, I want to personally thank Assemblymember John McDonald for his support with this grant," said Mayor Charles Patricelli. "This upgrade and increase in technology are examples of how my administration has prioritized providing the important and necessary tools that will continue to make Watervliet one of the safest cities in New York to live, work and visit. The installation of these cameras has modernized some of the city’s aging infrastructure which will reduce future repair costs resulting in savings for the residents.""Cameras are a critical tool in 21...

Over 100 Kansas City firefighters on scene of large warehouse fire

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:37:11 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- More than 160 firefighters from dozens of units are fighting a large fire that consumed a wood pallet-building business in Kansas City's Northeast Industrial District.Firefighters responded to emergency at the warehouse near Monroe and Nicholson Avenues shortly after 12 p.m. Thursday. Firefighters searched the building and then moved out of the building to tackle the fire."They moved into a defensive posture, meaning they put the ladder sticks up all the way to the top and extended them and we have a large amount of water," Jason Spreitzer, KCFD, said.One firefighter was sent to a hospital for heat exhaustion. Spreitzer said there are other firefighters that are being treated for minor burns after being exposed to the heat of the fire."The whole yard is one gigantic flame for us. When I say that, I mean flames were shooting up as high as 100 feet in the air. Our crews are doing everything they can right now to make sure that all commercial properties and the resi...

Avalanche acquire Fredrik Olofsson from Dallas Stars, trading future considerations

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:37:11 GMT

Two days after the NHL season officially ended, the Avalanche made their first offseason move.Colorado acquired Swedish depth wing Fredrik Olofsson from the Dallas Stars on Thursday, trading future considerations to Dallas for the rights to the pending unrestricted free agent. Olofsson will sign a one-year contract with the Avs after coming off a one-year league minimum deal with the Stars, making a $750,000 salary in 2022-23.The left-handed shot was Chicago’s fourth-round draft pick (No. 98 overall) in 2014, but he didn’t make his NHL debut until last season. Olofsson, 27, appeared in 28 games for the Stars. After scoring one goal and three assists in the regular season, he played in two playoff games — both of the Stars’ wins in the Western Conference Finals vs. the Vegas Golden Knights.Related ArticlesColorado Avalanche | Is Denver the new Titletown, USA? After Nuggets championship, an argument could be made. Colorado Avalanche | ...

Two people shot in downtown Denver as Nuggets celebration wraps up

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:37:11 GMT

Two people were shot Thursday afternoon in downtown Denver nearby the city’s celebratory parade for the Nuggets’ NBA finals and about the time the celebration wrapped up in Civic Center.ALERT: #DPD is investigating a shooting in the area of 17th & Curtis. Two victims located. Condition unknown at this time. Updates will be posted to this thread as they are made available. #Denver pic.twitter.com/dajgPdd3p9— Denver Police Dept. (@DenverPolice) June 15, 2023Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Family of 14-year-old killed by Aurora police to hold public memorial, procession Crime and Public Safety | Club Q shooting suspect expected to take plea deal Crime and Public Safety | Aurora 18-year-olds arrested in fatal road-rage shooting Crime and Public Safety | WATCH: Denver police give update on mass shooting after Nuggets’ NBA Finals victory Crime and Public Safety | Shooting that injure...

Parker police search for suspects involved in car trespassing cases, ask public for help

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:37:11 GMT

The Parker Police Department is asking the public for help identifying two individuals connected to a string of car trespassings Thursday.At 5:30 a.m. Thursday, two armed suspects approached and robbed several vehicles in the Parker Vista subdivision, according to a news release from the Parker Police Department.One suspect stands at the driver’s side door of a vehicle in the Parker Vista subdivision. (Photo courtesy of the Parker Police Department)The suspects were driving a white Lexus and carrying handguns, the release stated.A suspect stands near the open passenger door of a parked vehicle in the Parker Vista subdivision. (Provided by Parker Police Department)“Do not approach or contact the suspects; they are considered armed and dangerous,” Public Information Officer Josh Hans stated in the release.Hans said the two are suspected of criminal trespassing and theft from a motor vehicle.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Family of 14-year-old ki...

Broncos coach Sean Payton says top picks Marvin Mims Jr., Drew Sanders are healing quickly from injuries

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:37:11 GMT

Broncos head coach Sean Payton is not concerned about top draft picks Marvin Mims Jr. and Drew Sanders after both were limited during mandatory minicamp and part of OTAs due to injury.Payton did not disclose the type of injury Mims, a receiver, and Sanders, a linebacker, suffered, but he said they are sharp mentally.“We got early glimpses of them, and they’re quickly healing up,” Payton said on the final day of minicamp Thursday.Payton’s brief injury rundown including running back Samaje Perine, who left practice early Wednesday due to a bruised thumb. Perine was practicing Thursday with his right thumb wrapped up.In regards to Javonte Williams, Payton remained hopeful that the starting running back will avoid the physically unable to perform list ahead of training camp. Williams, who suffered a torn ACL last season, moved well during OTAs and minicamp but did not participate in team scrimmages.“He’s doing well,” Payton said. “When I arrived, (the) injury was in the early stag...

Family of 14-year-old killed by Aurora police to hold public memorial, procession

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:37:11 GMT

Jor’Dell Richardson, center, with his mother and older brother. (Family photo provided by Rathod Mohamedbhai law firm)The family of 14-year-old Jor’Dell Richardson will hold a public memorial and march through Aurora with his casket on Friday, two weeks after an Aurora police officer shot and killed the teen.Richardson’s family, faith leaders and community members will gather at 5 p.m. Friday at the Aurora Municipal Center and give eulogies for the teen. The group will then lead a processional march around the city with Jor’Dell’s casket.“Our family is in mourning, we are in pain, but our entire community is also in pain,” Jameco Richardson, Jor’Dell’s father, said in a news release. “We are gathering together to honor and celebrate his life, and grieve a death that came far too early.”Aurora police Officer Roch Gruszeczka shot and killed Jor’Dell on June 1 after the teen fled from police who were investigating suspic...

California bill focusing on gender affirmation in custody cases advances to State Senate

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:37:11 GMT

A California state bill that would require courts to consider a parent’s acceptance of their child’s gender identity when it pertains to custody and visitation cases has advanced in the State Judiciary Committee.Assembly bill 957, also known as the Transgender, Gender-Diverse, and Intersex Youth Empowerment Act, was introduced by Assemblywoman Lori Wilson (D- Suisun City). California bill would require schools to notify parents if their child identifies as transgender “As the mother of a trans child, it is jarring to know that TGI youth are at a higher risk of depression, mental health crises, self-harm and suicide than their cisgender peers,” Assemblymember Wilson said in a statement.“The TGI Youth Empowerment Act provides California the opportunity to take one step closer to building a safer, more dignified, and equitable world for TGI youth and their families.”The bill will be added to the state’s Family Code, that state’s standard that outlines a parent’s responsibility if it’...

Flamingo Estate: Inside L.A.’s Secret Garden

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:37:11 GMT

Hidden up on one of the highest peaks in Highland Park overlooking the rolling hills with views as far as the ocean,  Flamingo Estate has long been shrouded in mystery and secrecy.  The 7-acre terraced garden that once served as a goat farm and spent 65 years as a prolific porn studio and underground hedonistic playground for L.A.’s bohemia, the pleasure garden is now ground zero for a thriving farm-inspired luxury brand that features everything from tomato-scented candles to wildflower honey and infused vinegars and oils.When advertising agency owner Richard Christiansen discovered the gated and overgrown property about seven years ago, he became intrigued and befriended the little 84-year old hunched over owner in the Rick Dalton-style robe. He made a laughable offer on the place and the owner said if Christiansen would restore the property and its crumbling structures, he would accept it. The deal was done and he opened up the Owl Bureau bookstop down the hill on Figueroa Street ...