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Organized T.J. Maxx theft leads to police chase on I-90

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:21:05 GMT

NORTH GREENBUSH, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- An organized theft at the North Greenbush T.J. Maxx led to a car chase involving police on I-90 on Friday. NEWS10 confirms with North Greenbush Police Chief David Keevern that the chase ended due to high-speed concerns approaching Albany. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Police say no suspects are in custody at this time and an investigation is underway. Police also say there has been an increase in organized theft in the area.

New York State laws taking effect in 2024

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:21:05 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- With 2023 coming to a close, we’ll be ringing in the new year with some new laws in New York State. Here are some of the notable laws going into effect in 2024. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Minimum wage increaseBeginning January 1, minimum wage in New York City, Westchester, and Long Island is set to increase to $16 an hour. For the rest of the state, the minimum wage is set to increase to $15 an hour.Operation of ATVs by minorsDue to the increasing number of all-terrain vehicle crashes involving minors, this new law raises the age to get an ATV safety certificate from the 10 years to 14 years or older. Also, children under 16 will only be allowed to drive an ATV on public land as long as they are supervised by someone 18 years or older.Religious dietary food options in prisonsThis law requires commissaries in New York State prisons to have halal, kosher and other religious dietary food options for incarcera...

Christmas spirits and gnome shenanigans, a FOX 2 special report

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:21:05 GMT

ST. LOUIS – On today's FOX 2 show, hosts Tim Ezell, John Pertzborn, and Ty Hawkins explored the world of gnomes and the phenomenon known as the gnome invasion.A gnome, in folklore and fairy tales, typically refers to a mythical creature or a small humanoid being. These creatures are often portrayed standing around a foot in height, with pointed hats and long beards. The lore surrounding gnomes is that they are commonly found in gardens, where they are believed to reside and care for the plants.The concept of gnomes has evolved over time, taking on various interpretations across different cultures. Additionally, gnomes have become popular decorative garden ornaments worldwide. St. Peters man catches state record fish from Missouri River Gnomes, especially in the context of holidays, are frequently linked to Christmas and winter festivities. In recent years, gnome-themed decorations and ornaments featuring small, bearded figures, pointed hats and festive clothing have gained popular...

L.A. County relatives face charges in Big Bear Lake stabbing: SBSD

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:21:05 GMT

A pair of relatives from Los Angeles County are behind bars after two people were stabbed at a Big Bear Lake earlier this month.At about 1:30 a.m. on Dec. 10, 56-year-old Michael Alvarado of Sylmar got into an argument with a man at the AV Bar and Nightclub, located at 664 Pine Knot Ave., the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department said in a news release.After that "verbal altercation," Alvarado spoke with his 39-year-old relative Joshua Alvarado, a Whittier resident, who went to his car and returned with a knife, authorities said.Joshua Alvarado then allegedly stabbed the man in an argument with Michael Alvarado, as well as a 17-year-old boy who was a bystander.Both victims were taken by helicopter to Loma Linda University Medical Center. Their condition is unknown.Both Alvarados were arrested on Thursday and investigators served search warrants and four locations in Los Angeles County."During the service of the warrant, deputies seized multiple firearms which Michael had posses...

Man suspected of raping woman behind Santa Ana business arrested

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:21:05 GMT

A sexual assault suspect is behind bars more than a year after he allegedly kidnapped and raped a woman in Santa Ana, police said Thursday.On July 5, 2022, the victim was walking home in the 300 block of South Harbor Boulevard around 9 p.m. when the suspect approached and began speaking to her, the Santa Ana Police Department posted on its Instagram page.The 23-year-old victim told police the suspect, later identified as 57-year-old Ignacio Segura Lemus of Santa Ana, asked her to hang out but she refused and tried to walk away. "The suspect then followed the victim, knocked her down, dragged her behind a business, where he sexually assaulted her," The Police Department stated.The victim called police after the suspect fled the scene and detectives began their investigation. On Thursday, Lemus was arrested and booked on several sexual assault-related charges, the Police Department said. Bail for Lemus was set at $1 million.Investigators believe Lemus may have been involved in additio...

San Bernardino among most dangerous cities in U.S., study finds

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:21:05 GMT

(NEXSTAR) – While violent crime has dropped to pre-pandemic levels nationwide, the FBI announced, changes weren't the same across the board. The crime rates remained elevated in dozens of cities around the country.Personal finance site MoneyGeek used the FBI crime data to look at crime rates in 302 large cities and 1,010 small cities and towns around the country. They looked at both violent crime and property crime, and used research by the University of Miami and the University of Colorado Denver to determine the cost of crime in each area. After crunching the numbers, the large city with the highest cost of crime was Birmingham, Alabama. The violent crime rate – which includes instances of murder, manslaughter, rape, robbery and aggravated assault – in Birmingham was 1,682 per 100,000 residents. The property crime rate – which includes burglary, larceny, and vehicle theft – was 4,173 per 100,000 residents.Birmingham didn't have the highest rate of violent crime, however. Memp...

BART facing major delays near SFO; bus transfers required

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:21:05 GMT

BART trains faced major delays Friday morning near San Francisco International Airport, providing a hurdle for travelers ahead of the holiday weekend.The transit agency said just before 8 a.m. the delays were occurring between Millbrae and SFO in all directions due to “unscheduled maintenance.” It was not immediately clear what the exact problems were.There is a major delay between Millbrae and San Francisco Int'l Airport in the Antioch, Richmond, SFO and Millbrae directions due to unscheduled track maintenance.— BART Alert (@SFBARTalert) December 22, 2023Related ArticlesTransportation | And the winner for San Jose BART’s boring machine name competition is… Transportation | VTA buys key downtown San Jose site near bullet train route Transportation | Man fatally hit by BART train near Richmond station is identified Transportation | Poll: Submit your vote for San Jose’s BART tunneling machine ...

Bay Area adds jobs in November, powered by big gains in South Bay

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:21:05 GMT

The Bay Area added thousands of jobs in November, an upswing fueled by big job gains in the South Bay that produced a welcome respite from recent months of employment losses for the nine-county region.The employment gains in the Bay Area suggested that the region has been able to ward off — for now — at least some of the effects of relentless layoffs in the tech industry that began at the start of 2022 and that worsened in 2023.The Bay Area added 5,800 jobs in November, government officials reported on Friday. The November gains mean the region gained employment over the two most recent months, ending three straight months of job losses in July, August and September.The South Bay added 3,800 jobs in November, snapping a string of three consecutive months of employment losses in August, September and October, the new labor agency report determined.Related ArticlesEconomy | Tech company plans big-time upgrade of San Jose campus Economy | Californ...

Donald Trump recorded pressuring Michigan county canvassers not to certify 2020 vote

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:21:05 GMT

By Craig Mauger | The Detroit NewsThen-President Donald Trump personally pressured two Republican members of the Wayne County Board of Canvassers not to sign the certification of the 2020 presidential election, according to recordings reviewed by The Detroit News and revealed publicly for the first time.On a Nov. 17, 2020, phone call, which also involved Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel, Trump told Monica Palmer and William Hartmann, the two GOP Wayne County canvassers, they’d look “terrible” if they signed the documents after they first voted in opposition and then later in the same meeting voted to approve certification of the county’s election results, according to the recordings.“We’ve got to fight for our country,” said Trump on the recordings, made by a person who was present for the call with Palmer and Hartmann. “We can’t let these people take our country away from us.”McDaniel, a Michigan native an...

FDA warns against counterfeit Ozempic

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:21:05 GMT

(KRON) – The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and Novo Nordisk are investigating counterfeit Ozempic (semaglutide). Ozempic is an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Ozempic also is used to reduce the risk of major adverse cardiovascular events.  Senators say diabetes and obesity epidemics are harming health of millions of Americans and costing billions of dollars The manufacturer of Ozempic Novo Nordisk and the FDA are testing the seized products and do not yet have information about the drugs’ identity, quality, or safety.The counterfeit drug has non-serious but adverse reactions that are common with the authentic Ozempic, such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, abdominal pain, and constipation.According to the entities’ analysis, the needles in the inauthentic Ozempic are also counterfeit and the sterility cannot be confirmed. This is imperative for patients’ risk of infection. The pen label of the seized coun...