Albany Police investigate series of Lark St. incidents

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 22:09:07 GMT

Albany Police investigate series of Lark St. incidents ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Albany Police confirmed to NEWS10 that they are investigating three incidents on Lark Street. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! According to Public Information Officer Megan Craft, these include a reported burglary at Savoy Taproom, a reported burglary at TapAsia, and a reported attempted burglary and criminal mischief at Yamaguchie.The incidents were all reported between September 17th and 24th.Savoy Taproom owner Jason Pierce said the recent break-in at his business serves to highlight the need for renewed efforts to address problems of mental health and drug addiction. Pierce believes there is a "strong likelihood" that the individual, who he said made off with a small amount of money and did some damage to the restaurant, "was one of those frequently seen on the streets these days early in the morning when the break-in occurred.""The reality is that the city of Albany and other cities across the Unit...

Sign up for a chili cookoff fundraiser in Ravena

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 22:09:07 GMT

Sign up for a chili cookoff fundraiser in Ravena RAVENA, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Think you have a chili recipe that everyone will love? If so, sign up to compete in the inaugural chili cookoff at the Senior Projects of Ravena on October 21! Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! There is a $10 entry fee for competitors. Members of the community will judge the chili, and the winner will receive a $200 cash prize. All proceeds from the event will benefit the senior center. To sign up, email Assistant Director Lakken at [email protected] or call the senior center at (518) 756-8593. Payment is due by October 16.

Albany Pro Musica to host two season preview receptions

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 22:09:07 GMT

Albany Pro Musica to host two season preview receptions ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Albany Pro Musica announced they will be presenting two preview receptions for their 2023-2024 concert season. The events will be hosted at the Albany Institute of History and Art on September 28 and Saratoga Arts on October 1. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Albany Pro Musica's upcoming season is set to kick off on October 22 at the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, where the group is based. Both preview receptions will feature performances by APM's new chamber singers and commentary by maestro Flores-Caraballo. The receptions will also offer refreshments and access to the art galleries. The Albany event will be a cocktail reception held from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., and the Saratoga event will be a brunch reception held from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Victor Wooten to perform at Troy Music Hall The Albany Institute of History and Art is located at 125 Washington Avenue, and Saratoga Arts is located at 320 Bro...

Former school nurse pleads guilty to sexual contact with a student

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 22:09:07 GMT

Former school nurse pleads guilty to sexual contact with a student KIRKWOOD, Mo. -- A former school nurse pleads guilty to two child sex crimes. Erin Foerstel, 42, is accused of performing oral sex on a 16-year-old boy. She was a St. John Vianney High School employee in 2023, when the incident occurred.Foerstel will need to move, and register as a sex offender, change careers, and enter probation if the plea deal is approved by the victim's family. The St. Louis Prosecuting Attorney's Office says that her five-year prison sentence will be suspended. ‘Seafood City’ market in University City facing $300,000 lawsuit in unpaid rent “The safety and security of our family was shattered by a predator who preyed on 16-year-old boy,” stated a family member to the court today. They went on to describe how the victim was groomed for months before the crime through text messages and FaceTime Calls. “As a family we are stronger than you and your actions. Your insecurity has damaged our family. This plea brings closure but not peace.”The St. Louis Post-Dispatc...

Facebook user charged after fake Illinois abduction post

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 22:09:07 GMT

Facebook user charged after fake Illinois abduction post HIGHLAND, Ill. -- A person is facing charges after a Facebook post turned out to be "fake news." The post claimed that an attempted abduction took place at the Highland Walmart. The person who started the rumor is now charged with disorderly conduct.Highland Police say that someone posted the rumor about the attempted abduction on a community Facebook page on Friday. This alarmed a lot of people who called the police about it. There was no police report made to the Highland Police Department or any other law enforcement agency about something actually happening at the Walmart. Chiefs players react to Taylor Swift’s appearance at Arrowhead The person who started the rumor admitted to police that the information was made up, but it was never supposed to be posted to the public. The Highand Police Departmentis asking anyone who uses social media to be careful about what you post. You can't believe everything you see online. Not all information is fact-checked or vetted for accuracy.

Kiszla vs. Gabriel: After 70-point debacle, does Sean Payton have stomach for long-term rebuild of Broncos?

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 22:09:07 GMT

Kiszla vs. Gabriel: After 70-point debacle, does Sean Payton have stomach for long-term rebuild of Broncos? Kiz: I’ve seen some stuff in 40 years covering your Denver Broncos, but never witnessed the Orange get crushed like this. Ten touchdowns? In one game? Are you kidding me? The pattern detected by our friend Tom Green of 9News — 17 points by the Raiders, 35 by the Commanders and 70 by the Dolphins — suggests the Bears might score 140 on the Broncos. How does this Denver defense recover from this debacle? Or should a down-to-the-studs rebuild begin immediately?Gabriel: If the Bears score 140, Kiz, I’m going to step way out on a limb over Lake Michigan and say the season is a lost cause. A slightly more serious thought: Chicago’s bad. So is Denver. Whichever team loses Sunday is going to have a hard time not thinking about Caleb Williams and the 2024 quarterback class even though both teams thought they were set for the long haul at quarterback — Justin Fields drafted in 2021 and Russell WIlson traded for in 2022. If Denver’s veering toward another top five pick (like the one they...

'SNL' could return soon as writers' strike ends

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 22:09:07 GMT

'SNL' could return soon as writers' strike ends With election season ramping up and Republican presidential debates underway, one aspect of the race for the White House has been missing: "Saturday Night Live" and its topical parodies of recent goings on.However, with news of a tentative deal between the Writers Guild of America and studios, the decades-old sketch show could resume broadcasting only a week or two behind the traditional begin of each season, Deadline reports."Deadline hears the show, which traditionally restarts at the very end of September or the beginning of October, is now likely to return on either October 7 or 14, pending a vote by the WGA," the report said. Tentative deal reached to end Hollywood writer’s strike "SNL" director Liz Patrick told The Wrap last month that production is not difficult to resume for a show that is produced on a week-to-week basis.“I don’t want to speak as as the voice of ‘SNL,’ but I will say, from my perspective of it all, as soon as the strikes are resolved, I think we are the ...

Otis Hayward Killed in Motorcycle Crash near 43rd Street [Phoenix, AZ]

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 22:09:07 GMT

Otis Hayward Killed in Motorcycle Crash near 43rd Street [Phoenix, AZ] Tragic Motorcycle Accident Claims Life of 46-Year-Old Rider near McDowell RoadPHOENIX, AZ (September 25, 2023) – On an early Tuesday evening, Otis Hayward lost his life in a fatal motorcycle accident. The incident unfolded on September 19th, approximately at 5:30 p.m., near the intersection of 43rd Street and McDowell Road. According to available information, Hayward was traveling westbound on McDowell Road when a vehicle made a left turn onto 43rd Street, directly in his path. The collision resulted in Hayward being ejected from his motorcycle, causing him to sustain severe injuries. First responders swiftly arrived at the scene and transported Hayward to a local hospital for medical attention. Unfortunately, despite medical efforts, 46-year-old Otis Hayward was pronounced dead at the hospital due to the extent of his injuries. In the aftermath of the accident, the driver of the involved vehicle remained present at the scene and fully cooperated with the ongoing investigation...

Lahaina residents begin returning to homes in fire zone

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 22:09:07 GMT

Lahaina residents begin returning to homes in fire zone By Jennifer Sinco Kelleher | Associated PressLAHAINA, Hawaii — Some Lahaina residents returned to their devastated properties Monday for the first time since the Hawaii town was destroyed by wildfire nearly seven weeks ago.The prospect of returning has stirred strong emotions in residents who fled in vehicles or on foot as the wind-whipped flames raced across Lahaina, the historic capital of the former Hawaiian kingdom, and overcame people stuck in traffic trying to escape.The Aug. 8 wildfire killed at least 97 people and destroyed more than 2,000 buildings, most of them homes. Some survivors jumped over a sea wall and sheltered in the waves as hot black smoke blotted out the sun.Officials urged residents returning to the area not to sift through the ashes for fear of raising toxic dust. The first area to be cleared for reentry was a zone of about two dozen parcels in the northern part of Lahaina. Residents were allowed to return on supervised visits between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Monday...

Big Mountain View office building at choice site faces loan default

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 22:09:07 GMT

Big Mountain View office building at choice site faces loan default MOUNTAIN VIEW — A prominent and empty office building in Mountain View has tumbled into a default on its loan, fresh evidence that financial woes have widened for the Bay Area’s wobbly commercial real estate market.The office building that’s in default is located at 590 East Middlefield Road at the corner of Logue Avenue, according to documents filed on Sept. 21 with the Santa Clara County Recorder’s Office.The structure totals 99,600 square feet and is deemed to be a Class A office building, a marketing brochure states. The office building is empty at present.Office building totaling 99,600 square feet, located at 590 East Middlefield Road in Mountain View. (Google Maps)The property owner group that defaulted on the loan is SHP Middlefield, an LLC that’s affiliated with Sand Hill Property Co., one of the Bay Area’s most successful and active developers.“There are many nice buildings like ours sitting vacant,” said Peter Pau, prin...