Freedom Fest returning to Troy
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:08:35 GMT
TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Sanctuary for Independent Media announced they will be hosting the return of Freedom Fest in Troy. The event is scheduled for June 24 . Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The outdoor summer festival will celebrate 50 years of hip hop music and culture, featuring performances from Victory Soul Orchestra and special guest Und3rstanding. The event will also offer activities such as a beat making station with Jae Joseph, art and gardening projects, a community resource fair, face painting and refreshments.Freedom Fest will run from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and will be held at Freedom Square, located at 35 5th Avenue in Troy. The event is free and open to all ages.Charity golf tourney set at Cronin's Resort
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:08:35 GMT
LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Next week in Lake George, it's time to tee up and golf for a good cause. The Lake George Region Women for Women in Need, Inc. (WIN) hosts its annual charity golf tournament next Monday, June 26. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Things tee off at 11:45 a.m. at Cronin's Golf Resort in Warrensburg, with registration open onsite at 10 a.m. Competitors will be separated into men's women's and mixed teams. Admission is $75 for Cronin's members, and $100 for other competitors - all of which goes to support women in need.Lake George Region for WIN serves families across communities in Warren, Washington, Saratoga, Essex and Albany counties. The nonprofit provides food, clothing, financial aid and fuel to women and men in need, including those living alone or recently divorced, as well as the elderly. Common Roots grants support outdoor programs, education and more The tournament includes access to golf...St. Louis man sentenced in teen's 2019 shooting death
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:08:35 GMT
ST. LOUIS - A St. Louis man was sentenced Thursday after taking an Alford plea in the case of a teenager's shooting death from 2019. Joseph Renick, 58, was sentenced to 10 years of prison in the Aug. 25, 2019, shooting deathof Sentonio Cox in the city’s Patch neighborhood. Renick entered an Alford plea for a reduced charge of first-degree involuntary manslaughter. The Alford plea means Alford plea he does not admit guilt, but acknowledges prosecutors have sufficient evidence to get a conviction. Woman charged with ramming, shooting thieves who stole sister’s car Prosecutors allege Renick and another man backed Cox into a vacant lot in the 7300 block of Vermont Avenue after spotting him and his cousin looking into parked cars. Cox's cousin ran away, though he remained at the scene. Sentonio Cox was gunned down on Aug. 25, 2019, in the city's Patch neighborhood.Prosecutors argued a witness reported to police that another man told Renick to “shoot this piece of (expletive)." Renick r...Suspect in 2020 St. Francois County murder flees after posting bond
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:08:35 GMT
ST. FRANCOIS COUNTY, Mo. - A woman facing trial for murder in St. Francois County is on the loose a week after posting bond.Megan ColeIn March 2020, the St. Francois County Prosecuting Attorney's Office charged Megan Cole with first-degree murder, armed criminal action, tampering with physical evidence in a felony prosecution, and abandonment of a corpse. Cole was one of two people accused of beating and strangling Anthony D. O'Harver, then wrapping his body in a large section of carpet.At the time, Cole was ordered to remain jailed without bond until her trial. Woman charged with ramming, shooting thieves who stole sister’s car However, on June 14, the St. Francois County Circuit Court allowed Cole, 29, to post a $500,000 bond, under the conditions of house arrest and GPS ankle monitoring.On June 22, the St. Francois County Sheriff's Department said Cole removed her GPS device and fled her home in Farmington.Anyone with information on Cole's whereabouts is asked to contact the sh...Aurora man arrested in connection with deadly shooting in Lakewood
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:08:35 GMT
Lakewood police arrested an Aurora man Thursday in connection with Tuesday’s fatal shooting.Randy Jiron, 40, of Aurora was arrested Thursday on suspicion of first-degree murder, according to a news release from the Lakewood Police Department.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Denver police release videos of officer being ambushed, shooting of second officer later same day Crime and Public Safety | Man faces first-degree murder charges in I-25 road-rage killings of 2 brothers in Denver Crime and Public Safety | Juvenile arrested in connection with homicide in Greeley Crime and Public Safety | Judge sees “reasonable belief” that Denver school board’s closed-door meeting violated law, will review recording Crime and Public Safety | Police shoot and kill man who fired at officers in Windsor, investigation launched At about 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Lakewood police responded to reports...The Denver Post is ending commenting on July 1. Here’s why.
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:08:35 GMT
We have long valued the comments section of our website as a place to raise differing viewpoints, let us know voices we might have missed, point out errors or confusing language — and let readers engage in a lively debate.But, unfortunately, we have also witnessed our commenting section becoming an uncivil place that drives readers away and opens those trying to engage in thoughtful conversation to hateful, personal attacks.The Denver Post has tried a variety of approaches over the years to counter that, including encouraging our journalists to engage with commenters and adding layers of controls around our moderation with professional full-time moderators.None of it managed to make our commenting section the productive space for engagement we envisioned.RELATED: Subscribe to breaking news alerts, the Mile High Roundup, In the Know and more Denver Post newsletters Our resources need to be devoted to bringing you news that matters and makes us worthy of the trust you put in us ...CU football coach Deion Sanders to have emergency surgery for blood clot
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:08:35 GMT
Colorado Buffaloes football coach Deion Sanders is set to have emergency surgery Friday to treat a blood clot, Pat McAfee reported on his podcast Thursday morning. McAfee said doctors discovered a blood clot in Sanders’ groin.Deion Sanders is having emergency surgery tomorrow for a blood clot in his groin..You got this Coach Prime #PMSLive pic.twitter.com/lZbeffvn8l— Pat McAfee (@PatMcAfeeShow) June 22, 2023Coach Prime has had other health issues recently, including last week’s news that he may have to have his foot amputated to treat a circulation issue. Sanders has struggled with blood flow in his left foot before and had two toes amputated in 2021. He also has referenced not having feeling on the bottom of his foot.Sanders, the only person who’s ever played in both the Super Bowl and the World Series, was hired in December to take over in Boulder after two seasons as the head coach at Jackson State.Want more sports news? Sign up for the Sports Omelette to ...Man provided girl with pot, then sexually assaulted her in Needles, sheriff's officials say
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:08:35 GMT
A Perris man was arrested after allegedly sexually assaulting a girl he provided marijuana to, officials said Thursday.David Stebbins, 25, was arrested Wednesday after San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department deputies responded to a call about a sexual assault in the 100 Block of Marina Dr.An investigation revealed that two juveniles were provided marijuana by Stebbins, who then allegedly sexually assaulted one of them.Stebbins was arrested and booked on suspicion of lewd acts with a minor under 14 and contributing to the delinquency of a minor, officials said.His bail was set at $30,000.The median age of Americans is the highest its ever been
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:08:35 GMT
The median age of Americans reached a record high of 38.9 years between 2021 and 2022, according to new data released by the U.S. Census Bureau on Thursday.During that timeframe, the median age in the nation has increased by 0.2 years.The rapid rise is noteworthy since the median age in 2000 was 35 and in 1980 it was 30. America aged rapidly in the last decade as baby boomers grew older and births dropped “As the nation’s median age creeps closer to 40, you can really see how the aging of baby boomers, and now their children — sometimes called echo boomers — is impacting the median age,” Kristie Wilder, a demographer in the Census Bureau’s Population Division, said in a statement.Researchers found that about 17 states had median ages above 40 in 2022. Maine led the group with the highest median age with 44.8 and New Hemisphere followed with 43.3.On the contrary, Utah, the District of Columbia and Texas had the lowest median ages in the nation. Utah had a median age of 31.9, the Di...An inside look at 'The Friends Experience' in Long Beach
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:08:35 GMT
Fans of a 90s sitcom that's imprinted the hearts of many will soon have an opportunity to relive those nostalgic moments in a new interactive experience.It all starts at the Central Perk cafe, where "Friends" Rachel Green, Monica Geller, Phoebe Buffay, Joey Tribbiani, Chandler Bing and Ross Geller have spent many hours hanging out with mugs of caffeine in hand.But this coffee shop isn't located at on W86th St. between Columbus Ave. and Broadway in New York City. Instead, this gathering place can be found just north of Long Beach at 4661 Silva St. in Lakewood.Dubbed "The FRIENDS Experience," fans can immerse themselves in the world of that quirky friend group by exploring interactive set recreations. For instance, there will be a chance to plop down on that iconic orange couch inside Central Perk. After that, fans can head on over to Rachel and Monica's apartment to talk life and love in their kitchen. Fear not, there will also be an opportunity to dance in front of the iconic founta...Latest news
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