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Jury awards $1.2 million to Robert De Niro’s former assistant in gender discrimination lawsuit

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:08:00 GMT

By LARRY NEUMEISTER (Associated Press)NEW YORK (AP) — A jury awarded more than $1.2 million to Robert De Niro’s former personal assistant Thursday, finding that a company he formed to look after his personal needs was liable for gender discrimination and retaliation after the former assistant accused the actor of subjecting her to a toxic work environment.While the jury found De Niro was not personally liable for the abuse, they said his company, Canal Productions, should make two payments of $632,142 to his longtime personal assistant, Graham Chase Robinson. De Niro, who spent three days at the two-week trial — including two on the witness stand — has been ensnared in dueling lawsuits with Robinson since she quit in April 2019. He was not in the courtroom when the verdict was read aloud on Thursday afternoon. Robinson, 41, testified that De Niro, 80, and his girlfriend, Tiffany Chen, teamed up against her to turn a job she once loved into a nightmare. She sm...

Data shows crime is down but people polled feel it’s worse

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:08:00 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – New York leaders announced violent crimes have dropped in the first half of this year, compared to last year. Despite the data that shows reductions, many in the community said they do not feel safer.The new numbers were released Thursday morning by the Division of Criminal Justice Services. The number of murders outside New York City is down 27 percent. Reports of rape are down 16 percent, while robbery and aggravated assault cases have also gone down.  Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Even though the numbers indicate that crime rates are improving, a recent poll shows a majority of people feel that crime has worsened. An October poll conducted by the Siena Research Institute found 59 percent of voters said crime has gotten worse over the last year. 28 percent  feel it’s stayed about the same, while only nine percent think crime has gotten better. NEWS10 talked to advocates to ask why they...

Participate in Salvation Army Red Kettle Challenge

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:08:00 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Price Chopper/Market 32 and the Salvation Army is ringing in the holiday season with its annual Red Kettle holiday campaign. All 130 store locations in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, and Pennsylvania are participating. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! “The annual Red Kettle campaign has become integral to the holiday season – both in our stores and in our communities,” said Blaine Bringhurst, Price Chopper/Market 32 president. “Being able to extend ourselves and welcome our community partners in support of friends and neighbors in need is a blessing.”Last year, the Red Kettle campaign raised nearly $500,000 in donations. Funds directly benefitted those in need throughout the communities. This year, the campaign will run from November 13 to December 24.

Four arrested following commercial retail theft deterrence detail

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:08:00 GMT

NISKAYUNA, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Four individuals were arrested following a commercial retail theft deterrence detail at Mohawk Commons on Wednesday. The deterrence detail was executed by members of the Niskayuna Police Department and the Schenectady County Street Crimes Task Force. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The four individuals arrested are:Alexander Messina, 31, of Schenectady - charged with petit larcenyRobert Wilson, 77, of Schenectady - charged with petit larcenyMark Nolan-Schou, 37 - charged with petit larceny, criminal impersonation in the second degree, and forgery in the second degreeFountaine Lewis, 37, of Schenectady - charged with petit larcenyPolice say Nolan-Schou does not have a listed address.

Crowd gathers for demonstration along Manchester Road

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:08:00 GMT

MANCHESTER, Mo. - A large group has gathered Thursday afternoon along Manchester Road in west St. Louis County for an apparent demonstration. Dozens have gathered, including many with flags and signs. This gathering is manily near Manchester Road and Weidman Boulevard in the City of Manchester. City sells stolen car in error; won’t share profits with victim Traffic may be slowed in the area. There is some police presence around the area. FOX 2 is working to confirm details on this demonstration. Video was captured by SkyFOX, powered by Bommarito Automotive Group.This is a developing story. We will update as more information becomes available.

What's that smell? Behind Missouri's foul fall odors

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:08:00 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- What's that smell? A lot of people across the region woke up Thursday asking that question. Our metrologists got messages about the musty odor and a post started circulating on the local sub-Reddit searching for answers.Some people describe the odor as smelling like dog droppings. We're getting those questions mostly from rural readers.They're probably right. One of the most likely explanations is that the smell is from farmers laying manure on the fields during the fall. Farmers will often wait until later in the season to lay a liquid slurry on fields. They're looking for temperatures around 50 degrees. Anything warmer will cause the nutrients to degrade before winter hits.That's not the only thing wafting nasty smells into the air. Plus, you may be more aware of your sense of smell during this time of year. Have a $2 bill? It could be worth thousands Theresa Crimmins, director of the USA National Phenology Network, explains that cooler temperatures and crisper air...

Fatal crash under investigation in Old Jamestown

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:08:00 GMT

OLD JAMESTOWN, Mo. – The St. Louis County Police North Precinct is investigating a fatal crash that occurred at the intersection of Old Halls Ferry Road and Breeders Cup Drive, involving a single car, and resulting in the death of the driver. Around 11:25 a.m. on November 9, police responded to the crash. When they arrived, it was determined that a compact SUV heading southbound on Old Halls Ferry Road, just west of Breeders Cup Drive, struck the curb on the right. The vehicle crossed over to the median, hit a tree in the median, and rolled before coming to a stop. The driver was sent to an area hospital but later died due to his injuries. The investigation is ongoing. For any information related to this incident, please contact the St. Louis County Police Department at 636-529-8210 to speak with investigators. To remain anonymous, reach out to CrimeStoppers at 1-866-371-TIPS (8477). 

Aurora man already sentenced for 2021 murder now to serve 45 years for shooting at Denver police

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:08:00 GMT

An Aurora man already sentenced to 40 years in prison for his role in the 2021 murder of a Coors Field concessions worker has been sentenced to 45 years for shooting at Denver police officers who were attempting to serve an arrest warrant for the 2021 shooting.A Denver District Court judge sentenced Treneil McNeal in the Sept. 13, 2022, shooting at the Super 8 Motel at 7201 E. 36th Ave. in which he shot over 20 rounds at officers through a hotel room door, Denver District Attorney Beth McCann announced Thursday in a news release. He pleaded guilty to two counts of first-degree assault on a peace officer on Oct. 27.McNeal two months ago was sentenced to 40 years in prison for second-degree murder after he provided a handgun to Javon Price, who allegedly used it to kill Gregory Hopkins, 41, who worked at Coors Field, outside the stadium in August 2021.Price is charged with first-degree murder and is scheduled to go to trial in February.Related ArticlesCourts | Suspect wante...

Michael Porter Jr. completes outstanding home stand with vital second-unit minutes vs. Warriors: “That should be the standard”

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:08:00 GMT

Michael Malone read the box score without double-taking and laid out his expectation.“Eight rebounds, 17 points, two blocks,” the Nuggets coach said after a 108-105 win over the Warriors on Wednesday night. “That should be the standard for Michael Porter. We shouldn’t be surprised by it. We should expect it every night.”The more Malone is asked about increased maturity or defensive evolution for Michael Porter Jr., the more he doubles down on his belief that what spectators envision as Porter at his best should actually be Porter at his average. He has an individual net rating of plus-13 points per 100 possessions so far this season.“I should perform every night,” Porter said. “If my three’s not falling, I’ve gotta get to the line. I’ve gotta crash the glass. I’ve gotta get some easy ones. When my three is falling, that’s how those games turn into really big games. But I should be producing every night on the glass, scoring the b...

U.S. 85 northbound closed in Brighton for jackknifed semitruck

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 09:08:00 GMT

U.S. 85 northbound is closed between 144th Avenue and Colo. 7 due to a jackknifed semitruck, according to Brighton police and the Colorado Department of Transportation.Related ArticlesTransportation | Bus rapid transit is coming to more of Denver’s arterial streets as CDOT ups its support Transportation | Woman dies after being struck by Cadillac on East Montview Boulevard in Aurora Transportation | Aurora woman running across South Parker Road dies after collision with SUV Transportation | Eastbound I-70 reopens at Floyd Hill after sun glare closure Transportation | Silicon Valley ditches news, shaking an unstable industry The semi is jackknifed at East Bridge Street, also signed as Colo. 7, and the closure is expected to last at least two hours, according to Brighton police. No injuries were reported in the incident.TRAFFIC ALERT: Full closure of Highway 85 northbound at Bridge Street due to a ja...