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NYSP: Albany man posted video abusing his own dog

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:03:22 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- An Albany man was arrested after he posted a video of him striking his dog with a leash, according to New York State Police. Jahmir Williams, 24, is charged with aggravated cruelty to animals. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! On Tuesday, state police said investigators received information regarding a dog that was physically abused in Albany in September. Police say the investigation led to the discovery of a video online that showed Williams striking a dog he owned repeatedly with a leash.Williams was arrested and taken to Latham State Police for processing. He was issued an appearance ticket to return to the Albany City Court on October 30. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The dog was found at Williams' home in good health and was turned over to a local rescue organization. The dog will be held there at this time.

2 men shot and killed in Benton Park West neighborhood, suspect in custody

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:03:22 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Two people are dead in what police are calling a double homicide In the Benton Park West neighborhood of south St. Louis.There is limited information from the police at this point, but authorities have told FOX 2 that they think both of the victims were adult males, and we also know a suspect is in custody. The shooting took place on the 3000 block of Wyoming in south city. Police are still on the scene while the investigation is ongoing.St. Louis Police told FOX 2 that they got the call just after 6:00 a.m. Upon arrival, they found the two victims shot. We're told both of the victims were not conscious or breathing. That is when homicidal detectives were called in to take over the investigation. When should Missouri expect the first snow? Police have confirmed that a suspect is in custody, but we do not know any details about the arrest at this time. Authorities have also not released the names or ages of the victims. Just that it is believed they are both adults.FOX ...

Multiple crews respond to business fire near Cahokia Heights, Illinois

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:03:22 GMT

CAHOKIA HEIGHTS, Ill. - An intense overnight fire gutted a Metro East convenience store very close to Cahokia Heights.Multiple fire crews are still on the scene on the 2900 block of Camp Jackson Road. Fire crews are still putting water on what's left of the 'County Line Quick Stop.' Earlier fire crews had their hands full with the flamesEmergency crews got call of the flames just before 2:30 a.m. The Camp Jackson Fire Department, which is just up the street from the location, were the first ones on the scene. Camp Jackson Fire Department Chief Chris Davis told FOX 2 that flames were already pouring from the building when he and his crews arrived. When should Missouri expect the first snow? The fire quickly went to five alarms, resulting in 35 firefighters spanning ten different fire departments. We're told the owners of the two-story building live in the upper half. There were three adults occupying the upstairs apartment at the time of the fire. Fortunately, no injuries were re...

Suspects demand property, shoot man before driving off in Hollywood

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:03:22 GMT

A man was approached by a pair of suspects in a vehicle and shot while standing outside his car in Hollywood late Tuesday night. The incident occurred shortly before 11 p.m. near the intersection of Fountain Avenue and North La Brea Avenue. Investigators determined that the victim, described as a Black man between 30 and 35 years old, was approached by two male suspects in a vehicle who demanded his property. It was unclear if the victim gave the suspects any cash or belongings. As the suspects were leaving the scene, one of them fired at the victim, striking him at least once.Video showed two bullet holes on a driver-side window of a vehicle with blood dripping down the side. The victim was taken to a local hospital in stable condition. No description of the suspects or their vehicle was immediately available.

Nostalgix gets Nasty and Declares War

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:03:22 GMT

Nostalgix gets Nasty and Declares War: Iranian-born, L.A.-based producer Nostalgix started DJing in 2015 — the fact that she’s been in there game for eight years surprises even her.“Absolutely insane,” she says. “I started DJing for fun in my dorm room in University. I had fallen in love with dance music and wanted to learn more about it. I would spend hours alone in my dorm room practicing, and making mixes. In 2017, I won a DJ competition to perform on the main stage at the Gorge Amphitheater, which was the coolest opportunity in the world for me. It was my first music festival – I was opening the stage and Tiesto was closing it. The festival wasn’t able to open doors during my set so I basically performed to the security guards. I had the most incredible time dancing around on that massive stage, and it made me realize that it’s all possible. I walked off that stage knowing I wanted to give music a real shot. I wanted to become an i...

Is Vaping Hemp Better With A Desktop Device?

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:03:22 GMT

Vape pens and portable vaporizers are the most iconic vaping devices. Whenever you see a video or advertisement for vaping, chances are they will show someone vaping from a handheld unit. While pocket-friendly CBD vaporizers are undeniably popular, they aren’t the only option in the vaping space. Indeed, some dedicated vapers argue that pens and portable units don’t offer the best vaping experience.Many people in the vaping community rave about the quality and performance of desktop vaporizers. Although these larger units aren’t as practical as vape pens, plenty of vapers say they offer an unparalleled experience. Anyone serious about vaping top-shelf CBD hemp flower should consider the benefits of using a desktop device.What Makes A Desktop Vaporizer Different?Simply put, a desktop vaporizer is a large device that can vaporize dry herbs like CBD hemp flowers. The dimensions and weight of each desktop vaporizer varies, but they’re not designed for portability. Also, most desktop vap...

Bay Area News Group high school football predictions: Week 9, 2023

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:03:22 GMT

Welcome back to another round of the Bay Area News Group high school football picks competition, an all-in-fun activity that gets everyone ready and/or fired up for the weekend ahead.We pick 16 more games this week, highlighted by a couple of Top 10 matchups: No. 3 San Ramon Valley at No. 7 California on Friday and No. 5 Archbishop Riordan at No. 1 Serra on Saturday.SRV is coming off a gutsy overtime loss to De La Salle. California has been one of the pleasant surprises of the season.Joseph Dycus and I took SRV.Mike Lefkow?“I am going to go with California,” Lefkow said. “After coming off a week like that, I think San Ramon is a great team. Don’t get me wrong. But I think they could be just a little bit flat for this game. California, they are a very good football team, and I think they want this game real bad. I think they’re still smarting from the Pittsburg game (38-35 loss last month).”My reaction: “Wow.”Serra, meanwhile, was a una...

IRS plans to launch free tax filing pilot program in California and 12 other states next year

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:03:22 GMT

By Katie Lobosco | CNNWashington  — The Internal Revenue Service is moving ahead with a plan to build its own free tax filing program, known as Direct File, announcing Tuesday that a pilot version will be available to some taxpayers in 13 states next year.Armed with an influx of new money approved by Democrats last year, the IRS is conducting a major overhaul of its operations – despite continued threats from Republicans to cut future funding and even abolish the agency altogether.Eventually, the IRS tax filing system could serve as an alternative to private tax preparation companies like H&R Block and Intuit’s TurboTax.But for now, the online pilot program will be very limited in scope. Only taxpayers in those 13 states with specific, eligible tax situations will be able to participate.The IRS anticipates that at least several hundred thousand taxpayers will decide to participate in the pilot.Critics of Direct File, including H&R Block and Intuit, argue that a government-ru...

Rising temperatures in store for Bay Area on Wednesday and Thursday

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:03:22 GMT

Though November is less than two weeks away, the Bay Area hasn’t seen the last of 90 degree weather just yet, according to the National Weather Service.Related ArticlesWeather | After ‘miracle’ water year, can California agencies capture more from next El Niño? Weather | Forecasters warn of sneaker waves from Sonoma to Big Sur through Monday Weather | Solar eclipse leaves Bay Area in awe. And also disappointed. Weather | Cooling centers open throughout Bay Area for weekend heat wave Weather | Summer in October? Bay Area’s weekend warmup continues Saturday before rainy cooldown High temperatures around 90 degrees were forecast in several cities across the region for Wednesday, including 91 in San Jose, 90 in Concord, 88 in Oakland, 89 in Livermore, 86 in Santa Cruz, 89 in Palo Alto and 86 in San Francisco.While the heat wave may make a beach day sound ideal, the NWS issued a Beach Hazard State...

Solano County residents voice concerns over ‘California Forever’ development

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 08:03:22 GMT

California Forever’s previously promised “listening tour” continued Monday afternoon in Fairfield, as Paradise Valley Estates held a forum for its residents to ask questions of community and business leaders on the proposed new city in eastern Solano County.Jan Sramek, CEO of California Forever, joined state Sen. Bill Dodd, Solano County Supervisor Mitch Mashburn and retired Travis AFB pilot Steve Vancil for a panel discussion regarding the company’s proposed developments on the 50,000-plus acres they have purchased over the last five years.The forum offered each panel member the chance to address residents of the community and answer questions from other panelists and the audience. Sramek was repeatedly pressed for more details on his company’s plans, as regulators outlined their concerns about how the project will affect Travis Air Force Base and the county as a whole.According to California Forever polling, Sramek said 81% of parents in Solano County do not believe that their chi...