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City, County leaders begin mapping out future of Pine Hills

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:08:37 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Once The College of Saint Rose closes, nearly 90 buildings will be vacant. City and county leaders are now working to figure out the best use for that space. “We can’t let these buildings get mothballed," County Executive Dan McCoy said. "There’s a lot of people reaching out to the Mayor’s office, reaching out to our office with great ideas that they’d like to see that property transformed into, but we’ve got to find the right model that works for everybody.”  Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! McCoy said he met with Mayor Kathy Sheehan, and others, over the weekend to map out the next steps; including providing job opportunities to the faculty and staff who are now losing their jobs. McCoy said his office has already reached out to nearly 50 people who will be laid off at the end of the year. Sheehan said she is confident the campus buildings will not sit empty. “They’re too valuable I think there’s too m...

Malta Flea Market coming to Clifton Park Center

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:08:37 GMT

CLIFTON PARK, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Clifton Park Center Mall will be hosting a series of upcoming events with the Malta Flea Market. The first market is scheduled for December 10. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The events will feature dozens of local vendors, offering items ranging from crafts and clothing to toys and collectibles. The full flea market schedule is listed below: Malta Flea Market ScheduleDecember 10January 21February 18March 17 Styx and Foreigner to perform at SPAC Clifton Park Center is located at 22 Clifton Country Road. The markets are free to attend and will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

O'Fallon clock tower shooter identified after fatal shoot-out

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:08:37 GMT

O'FALLON, Mo. - Police shot and killed a suspect after shots were fired just outside O'Fallon City Hall. He is identified as 34-year-old Douglas Alan Phipps.Phipps is accused of firing shots at the clock tower just feet from O'Fallon City Hall Sunday afternoon. There is damage to three of the four sides of the clock.A resident who lives near City Hall told FOX 2 that they heard the gunshots. Police said that they don't know why the individual was firing shots at the clock tower. Suspect shot and killed after firing shots outside O’Fallon City Hall Police were able to get a description of the vehicle that authorities shared that the suspect was driving. O'Fallon officers tried to pull over the vehicle, but the driver failed to stop and a pursuit started. It ended near Spring Court in unincorporated St. Charles County.Police say Phipps was armed with a shotgun and pointed it at officers. He was shot and killed during a shootout with the police. No officers were injured in the sh...

Man admits shooting women, one fatally, during carjackings

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:08:37 GMT

ST. LOUIS – A St. Louis man appeared in federal court on Monday and admitted to a pair of carjackings in the summer of 2022, one of which was fatal.Prosecutors with the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Missouri said Loyse Dozier, 21, committed the crimes over a three-week period in July and August 2022.The first carjacking took place on July 10 at the Raqqa Mart, located in the 300 block of Chambers Road in Riverview.The victim, Laruth Jones, was standing near the store entrance when she saw Dozier, who was wearing a full-face mask, enter her Mercedes CLA 250. Jones, who was armed, went out to confront Dozier.Dozier and Jones exchanged gunfire, and Jones was killed. Dozier took Jones' firearm and fled in the stolen Mercedes. The vehicle was later found torched in a St. Louis alley. Suspect shot and killed after firing shots outside O’Fallon City Hall On Aug. 1, Dozier shot a woman three times during a carjacking outside a Walgreens in the 1400 block of North Gran...

Man shot and killed Friday night in Wheat Ridge

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:08:37 GMT

A deceased man with an apparent gunshot wound was found in a residence near W. 38th Avenue and Independence Court on Friday evening, the Wheat Ridge Police department announced on X Monday afternoon.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters shut down Denver’s Speer Boulevard outside Global Conference For Israel Crime and Public Safety | Denver’s “big blue bear” vandalized — and quickly fixed — amid pro-Palestine protests Crime and Public Safety | Emergency crews searching for kayaker who went missing on Lake Granby in Northern Colorado Crime and Public Safety | 1 killed, 2 hospitalized in fatal Aurora crash Sunday night Crime and Public Safety | Motorcyclist killed in overnight crash in west Aurora Sunday, police investigating Officers responding to a 911 call about a shooting that came in just before 8 p.m. Friday found the man, ...

Broncos’ brutal totals in 10 third quarter-opening drives: Eight punts, two missed field goals, zero points

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:08:37 GMT

If the Broncos keep winning coin tosses, Sean Payton says they’re going to keep deferring.Most teams do the same thing, but few could possibly be squandering the advantage of starting the second half on offense like Denver has this year.It happened again Sunday at Houston.The Broncos won the toss, deferred and eventually fell behind 13-0, but got a field goal late in the first half and started the second half with the ball.First play? A Russell Wilson sack. Then a short completion before another sack.Punt.Par for the course, really.“I started off the first play of the second half with a naked (bootleg),” head coach Sean Payton said Monday. “We take a minus play, so it’s a bad call by me.”Regardless of what Denver’s tried this year, though, it’s gone poorly.The Broncos have opened the second half with the ball now 10 times in 13 games this season. Those drives have resulted in eight punts (one total first down), a missed field goal and a blocked field goal. Zero points.Their four tri...

Redondo Beach student had gun, high-capacity magazine at school, police say

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:08:37 GMT

A 15-year-old student was found to be in possession of a gun at Redondo Union High School on Monday.The 10th-grader, whose identity has not been released due to their age, was detained at about 10:30 a.m. after Redondo Beach Police Department officers arrived at the school and found the gun, police said in a news release.Police clarified that there were no injuries or "evidence of a threat or plan for violence," instead describing it as an "isolated incident involving only the student who has been arrested."That student was booked at the RBPD and faces charges of being a minor in possession of a gun, possession of a gun on school grounds, possession of a high-capacity magazine, carrying a loaded firearm in public and possession of an unregistered loaded gun.The Los Angeles County Probation Department will consider filing charges, police said.Anyone with information is encouraged to call 310-379-2477, text 310-339-2362 or email [email protected].

Here's where you can get a free cookie in celebration of National Cookie Day

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:08:37 GMT

Whether you prefer chocolate chip, snickerdoodle, oatmeal raisin, or peanut butter cookies, fans of the bite-sized dessert can save lots of dough to celebrate National Cookie Day.  Companies nationwide are offering sweet discounts on the popular treat. 4 California eateries among the ‘best’ new restaurants in the country, Yelp says Consumers can get their favorite cookie at a reduced price in these placesInsomnia Cookies is offering customers a free cookie or a $1 deluxe cookie when they show store employees the Insomnia app on their phones. The offer can be redeemed in-store or with any in-app delivery order.Circle K is offering customers a free freshly baked cookie at participating locations. The Circle K app must be downloaded to redeem the offer.Fatburger customers can receive a free cookie when they make a purchase in-store or online. To redeem the offer in-store, customers must mention the promo while promo code “COOKIEDAY" must be entered to redeem the sweet treat.John...

Darius Rucker receives star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:08:37 GMT

Country singer Darius Rucker has landed a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Rucker first gained fame in the '90s as the leader singer of the Grammy-winning band Hootie & the Blowfish. The band sold more than 25 million albums worldwide, including their Double Diamond certified debut "Cracked Rear View." The album remains one of the top 10 best-selling studio albums of all time. The singer then went on to enjoy success as a solo artist. In 2008, he dropped his first country album, which marked his fourth number-one album on the Billboard Country chart. Darius Rucker attends the ceremony honoring Darius Rucker with a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on Dec. 04, 2023 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)Rucker has won three Grammys and was inducted into the Grand Ole Opry in 2012."This is stuff you don't even dream about when you're from South Carolina. You know, struggling growing up and just wanting to be a singer, " Rucker told the crowd. "That's all...

Ex-Santa Clara city manager Deanna Santana alleges city didn’t pay out full six-figure severance package

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 10:08:37 GMT

SANTA CLARA — Former city manager Deanna Santana, the once second-highest paid city manager in the state, has filed a claim against the city, accusing officials of not paying out her entire six-figure severance package and “clawing back” some of her owed benefits.Santana was hired in 2017 and then fired in February 2022 by the Santa Clara City Council, with a majority of councilmembers expressing  a “lack of confidence” in her ability to do her job. As part of her contract, Santana opted to receive her severance package — a year’s salary and benefits — over the span of 12 months instead of in one lump sum.In 2020, the ex-city manager made $765,152 in total compensation, making her the second-highest paid in the role in the state only behind the Fontana city manager.But according to a claim appended to Tuesday’s council meeting agenda, Santana alleges the city breached its agreement with her by not paying out all of her compensation and benef...