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Police identify pedestrian killed in fatal crash

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:49:25 GMT

COLONIE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Colonie Police have released the identity of the pedestrian killed in the fatal crash on Tuesday evening. Mark Schimmer, 67, was transported to the Albany Medical Center, where he succumbed to his injuries. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The crash took place just after 6 p.m. in the area of Central Avenue and Mountain View Avenue. Police say Schimmer was pushing a shopping cart, wearing dark clothing, and was not near a crosswalk or traffic signal at the time of the accident. Rain and snow made visibility poor, and the driver did not see him until after the collision. The driver immediately stopped and contacted 911.Colonie Police say Schimmer's current address is unavailable, but they received assistance from the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office in Arizona. Investigations are ongoing, but speed and intoxication are not contributing factors. No charges are pending.

Capital Roots opening fresh food market in Troy

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:49:25 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- In December 2021, Capital Roots broke ground on its expanded market and food hub. Now, the Good Food Market, sponsored by CDPHP, is getting ready to open. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The market is set to officially open on Tuesday, November 28. According to Capital Roots, the Good Food Market offers local, farm-fresh food and goods for an affordable price. Items include fruits, vegetables, breads, meats, eggs, cheeses and more. "We understand the importance of affordable, nutritious food for every household, and that’s why we have carefully curated our selection to offer you the best prices without compromising on quality," said Capital Roots. Amsterdam pizzeria reopens in new location Capital Roots is a non-profit organization that works to bring healthy food to the Capital Region by organizing community gardens, providing healthy food access, offering nutritional and horticultural education and co...

Smoke bombs apparently set off, red paint spilled outside AIPAC President’s Brentwood home 

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:49:25 GMT

Smoke bombs were apparently set off outside the home of the President of the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) on Thursday. Video circulating on social media shows a group of around a dozen protestors holding what appear to be smoke bombs and blaring sirens in the street outside of Michael Tuchin’s Brentwood home on Thanksgiving day. The video, posted by the account StopAntisemitism, was taken by a woman shouting towards her father, who was trying to break up the demonstration, to avoid physical confrontation. At the end of the video, he was seen carrying an American flag towards the group. Another video posted by StopAntisemitism shows what appears to be fake blood and fake dead babies in Tuchin’s driveway.  Israel-Hamas truce begins, and dozens of hostages and prisoners freed The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed that officers were dispatched to the 11900 block of Foxboro Drive around 10:45 a.m. Thursday after protestors "appeared......

Dead body found in water in Hermosa Beach 

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:49:25 GMT

Authorities are investigating after a dead body was found in the water off the Strand in Hermosa Beach on Friday morning. According to the Hermosa Beach Police Department, officers responded to the 2200 block of the waterline around 7 a.m.Upon arriving, they located the body of a man in the water and recovered it. He had suffered a gunshot wound, HBPD said. Woman dead after vehicle crashes into lake in Orange County The victim's identity has not been released.Police are asking the public to keep clear of the immediate area until further notice.Luis Zuñiga contributed to this report.

Richard Sherman: 49ers’ Charvarius Ward among NFL’s best cornerbacks

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:49:25 GMT

SEATTLE – Richard Sherman has chimed in after another marquee matchup pitting the 49ers at the Seahawks.The target of his words: 49ers cornerback Charvarius Ward.Sherman showered Ward with praise and included video evidence in a social media post stemming from the 49ers’ 31-13 win Thursday night.“The pedal and break on that quick out is clinical!” Sherman wrote on Twitter/X. “(Ward) took the assignment and shined! One of the best playing right now.”Sherman, now an Amazon Prime analyst, established himself as one of the NFL’s all-time best while playing for the Seahawks and the 49ers, the latter of whom he enjoyed beating in the 2013 season’s NFC Championship Game in Seattle.Ward, standing Thursday night in Lumen Field’s cramped locker room, had a wide smile as he relished the marquee outing of what’s become a Pro Bowl-caliber season.“I thought he was unbelievable,” 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan said. “I’m excited to watch (game film) on the plane. But he’s been pretty consistent coming ...

Tiffany Haddish arrested on suspicion of DUI

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:49:25 GMT

By Lisa Respers France | CNNTiffany Haddish was arrested early Friday morning on suspicion of driving under the influence, according to the Beverly Hills Police Department.Police were called at 5:45 a.m. PST on Friday morning and she was arrested shortly after. She remains in custody as of Friday morning local time, a public information officer told CNN.According to TMZ, Haddish was not involved in an accident but was allegedly found asleep in her parked vehicle with the car running.CNN has reached out to representatives for Haddish for comment.Haddish had reportedly performed at The Laugh Factory in West Hollywood on Thursday night for the comedy club’s 43rd annual free Thanksgiving feast for the community.The comedic actress was also arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence in 2022 in Peachtree City, Georgia after she fell asleep at the wheel.She later addressed the incident that same month during an appearance on “The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon.”“I can say this Ji...

Kurtenbach: Inside the Brock Purdy-Brandon Aiyuk relationship that has taken the 49ers offense to a new level

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:49:25 GMT

SEATTLE — Being an NFL starting quarterback comes with far more responsibilities than just throwing the football.The starting quarterback is the offensive coordinator on the field, responsible for clear communication of responsibilities and charged with “canning” the play if the defense’s look isn’t right.The starting quarterback is also the face of the franchise in press conferences — their time at the dais is as important as the head coach’s.And, trickiest of all, the starting quarterback is also responsible for the team’s overall temperament. Not only does his attitude and personality set a tone for the offense, but there’s also a lot of psychoanalysis that needs to happen on a week-by-week or sometimes play-by-play basis.Related ArticlesSan Francisco 49ers | Brock Purdy checks off another box and 49ers take control of NFC West San Francisco 49ers | Kurtenbach: The 49ers’ defense is back from the depths an...

Berkeley: Pair get wildly different sentences in human trafficking case

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:49:25 GMT

OAKLAND — A Berkeley man and woman have negotiated their human trafficking case with wildly different results that saw one defendant go to state prison and another take a two-year probation term, court records show.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Peninsula man convicted on felony sex trafficking, pimping charges Crime and Public Safety | College coach built ‘sex dungeon’ in his East Bay home, coerced woman to become a ‘girlfriend for hire,’ police say Crime and Public Safety | 3 people arrested in alleged trafficking of girls at California massage parlor Crime and Public Safety | California man, 2 others charged with running sex ring that catered to elected officials, other wealthy clients Crime and Public Safety | Nine arrested in sprawling Santa Clara County sex-trafficking ring Chemon Parks, 24, pleaded no contest to pimping, human trafficking, and sexual batter...

Ireland’s PM slams anti-immigrant violence in Dublin

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:49:25 GMT

By Danica Kirka | Associated PressLONDON — Ireland’s prime minister on Friday condemned anti-immigrant protesters who rampaged through central Dublin after three young children were stabbed, saying the rioters simply wanted to cause chaos, not protect the country’s way of life.Police arrested 34 people overnight after up to 500 people looted shops, set fire to vehicles and threw rocks at crowd control officers equipped with helmets and shields. The violence began after rumors circulated that a foreign national was responsible for the attack outside a Dublin school on Thursday afternoon.Prime Minister Leo Varadkar said Ireland’s capital had endured two attacks, one on innocent children and the other on “our society and the rule of law.”“These criminals did not do what they did because they love Ireland, they did not do what they did because they wanted to protect Irish people, they did not do it out of any sense of patriotism, however warped,”...

Mother of San Jose toddler who died of fentanyl toxicity charged  

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:49:25 GMT

(KRON) – Kelly Richardson, the mother of the 18-month-old girl who died due to fentanyl and methamphetamine toxicity, was arrested with murder on Nov. 22, the San Jose Police Department announced Friday.  The toddler has been referred to as "Baby W."According to the Santa Clara County Medical Examiner-Coroner’s Office recorded a fentanyl blood concentration of 74 nanograms per milliliter in Baby W's autopsy, according to the Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office.  According to court documents, Richardson and her child’s father, Derek Vaughn Rayo, had fentanyl and opioids in their system at the time of their daughter’s death on Aug. 12. The parents also waited over 12 hours before contacting police, where San Jose officers responded to the 1500 block of Huddersfield Court for a report of an infant female who was not conscious and not breathing. The toddler was pronounced dead at the scene.  Parents of San Jose toddler who died of fentanyl toxicity charged with murder Derek ...