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Bill could give tax exemptions when buying fire safety products

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:39:37 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (WTEN) -- Experts say there are around 164 fire related deaths every year in the state of New York. That’s why some are fighting for legislation that could make it easier for us to purchase fire safety products. Whether it’s fire extinguishers or smoke detectors, these safety products come with a price tag. Sponsor of the bill, Assembly member Monica Wallace feels it’s in the best interest of all New Yorkers to implement tax exemptions for safety products. At least for the month of October, "Ideally I’d like to see it all year round," said Wallace. First-ever volunteer fire fighter recruitment event held in Clifton Park But she says with October being fire prevention awareness month, it’s a good start, "To both raise awareness of the need for those products and raise awareness of fire safety, to remind people to go out and replace any alarms that may need to be replaced, replace your batteries, and your smoke alarms, your carbon monoxide detectors and just sort of re...

NYS police search for wanted man

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:39:37 GMT

GREENE COUNTY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- New York State police are looking for wanted man Jeffrey Homeyer Jr. He is wanted after an investigation revealed he stole a car from North Road in Greenville. Albany narcotics investigation leads to three arrests Homeyer Jr., 32 is five feet 10 inches with brown hair and brown eyes and is wanted for third-degree grand larceny. Anyone with information on Homeyer Jr.'s whereabouts should contact the NYS police at 518-622-8600 or email [email protected].

'G.I. Joe' actor headlining Lake George convention

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:39:37 GMT

LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Toys, trinkets, comics and cosplay are coming to the village of Lake George at the end of April. A new comic and toy convention looks to make the lake a new, annual hub for collectors - and a place to meet and greet a voice actor from decades past. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The inaugural Greater Adirondack Toy and Comic Show comes to the Lake George Holiday Inn on Sunday, April 30. The show is set to feature dealers offering vintage toys, comics and collectibles from the 1980s and '90s, from Marvel and DC to "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" and "Transformers." As of this week, the show has its own guest of honor, to boot. Fans of the "G.I. Joe" cartoon and toy lines will get the special opportunity to meet actress Lisa Raggio, voice of the character Zarana from the original "G.I. Joe" cartoon. It's an exciting get for the show - and a big event for Raggio, as well."I said I'd do somethin...

Albany narcotics investigation leads to three arrests

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:39:37 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Albany police report three arrests after a search warrant on Central Avenue on March 8. The three individuals were arrested in reference to an ongoing narcotics investigation.On March 8 around 9 p.m., the Albany Police Department’s Emergency Services Team, along with the assistance of the Colonie Police Department’s Special Services Team, executed a search warrant at 592 Central Avenue. During the search warrant, officers report they recovered powdered cocaine, crack cocaine, and fentanyl. Several items used to distribute and sell narcotics were also located inside the home. All three individuals were arraigned on March 9 in Albany City Criminal Court. Police investigate a robbery at Glenville Speedway Ahmeek Davis, 38, of AlbanyArrested on the strength of a New York State Parole WarrantOne count of third degree criminal possession of a controlled substanceOne count of seventh degree criminal possession of a controlled substanceTwo counts of second degree...

Aaron Paul and Bryan Cranston of “Breaking Bad” are semi-secretively coming to Denver this week

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:39:37 GMT

Actors Aaron Paul and Bryan Cranston are cooking up a buzz this week as they embark on a tour around Denver promoting their mezcal, Dos Hombres.The duo, perhaps best known for their partnership as Walter White and Jesse Pinkman on the TV series “Breaking Bad,” has been popping up at bars, Costcos and liquor stores across the country this year and signing bottles of Dos Hombres for hordes of fans.That’s one reason we’re guessing the website neverendingtour.com only lists the dates Paul and Cranston will be in the area: March 9-12. However, The Denver Post has been able to confirm two locations where the actors will be:Friday, March 10 from 10 a.m. to noon at Hazel’s Beverage World at 1955 28th St. in Boulder, CO 80301Saturday, March 11 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Total Wine & More at 9505 E. County Line Rd. in CentennialSean Oliver, manager of Hazel’s Beverage World, said the liquor store is stocked with close to 500 autograph-ready bottles of mezcal, which he hopes will be eno...

Rockies’ Sean Bouchard facing surgery after rupturing biceps tendon

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:39:37 GMT

Versatile Rockies outfielder Sean Bouchard, on a path for extensive playing time this season, has sustained a major injury.Bouchard was diagnosed with a left distal biceps rupture and it will require surgery, according to MLB.com. The injury is in his non-throwing arm. The Rockies are hopeful that the surgery won’t end Bouchard’s season but the club has not provided a timeline for his possible return.Related ArticlesColorado Rockies | Rockies spring training report: Hensley Meulens, Justin Lawrence start strong in WBC Colorado Rockies | Rockies Mailbag: Is Colorado Rapids soccer overtaking Rox in popularity? Colorado Rockies | Rockies’ Michael Toglia has potential — and plenty to prove: “There is an athlete in there” Colorado Rockies | Rockies spring training report: Justin Lawrence aiming for key bullpen role Colorado Rockies | Rockies’ Austin Gomber improves in second sp...

Sheriff's Department in standoff with alleged DUI driver in Compton

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:39:37 GMT

The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department is in a standoff with the driver of a fleeing vehicle in Compton.The pickup truck driver is accused of reckless driving under the influence, according to Sgt. Magana. The pursuit began as a traffic stop and the driver failed to yield. The driver now is also suspected of assault with a deadly weapon on a peace officer using a vehicle as a result of the chase. Aerial video from Sky5 showed deputies making several attempts at getting the driver out of the pickup, which was cornered by multiple law enforcement vehicles on a dead on West Poplar Street. At points, the driver leaned out of his window and appeared to be communicating with deputies, but he never fully surrendered. He also tried to back into a sheriff's vehicle while pinned, creating smoke from the tires, aerial video showed. Authorities are using less than lethal devices in attempt to get the driver out, including a gas canister, but remain with their guns drawn.The man, meanwhile,...

13 bodies found as San Bernardino County mountain communities dig out from snow

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:39:37 GMT

Authorities say 13 people have been found dead so far following historic storms that buried the San Bernardino Mountains under several feet of snow, covering homes and paralyzing travel. Only one of the deaths, however, was weather-related, officials said. The person died at the hospital as the result of a crash during the storm, according to an updated news release from the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department. Four of the people who died were either on hospice or died in the hospital, while eight deaths remain under investigation. "The preliminary information we have at this time, is the circumstances observed at the scenes did not present as weather related. Many of the deceased had significant medical histories or chronic conditions. Seven of these decedents were transported to the Coroner’s Division for additional investigation, officials said. "Death is a tragic experience, it’s because of this we have a process in place to assess the scene and to document the facts and ...

Can you afford to 'live comfortably' in these California cities?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:39:37 GMT

Are you making enough money to afford your bills, buy the things you want, and set aside some money and pay off debt? Unsurprisingly, where you live can impact just how much wiggle room you have in your budget, especially in some U.S. metros.A new study reviewed data from the MIT Living Wage Calculator, which estimates the living wage you need to support yourself and various family sizes throughout the country based on “geographically specific expenditure data related to a family’s likely minimum food, childcare, health insurance, housing, transportation, and other basic necessities" and a common budgeting method known as the 50/30/20 rule. Conducted by SmartAsset, a financial planning website, the study used the required annual income after taxes estimated by the living wage calculator to determine how much you need to earn to “live comfortably” in the nation’s largest cities using the 50/30/20 rule. The budgeting technique allocates your after-tax income to three categories: basic...

Pacific Park's original Sea Dragon ride enters retirement

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:39:37 GMT

It’s the end of an era as the original Sea Dragon ride, a staple at Pacific Park at the Santa Monica Pier for nearly 30 years, was airlifted out of the amusement park Thursday morning. The original ride was removed from the park to make way for an upgraded Sea Dragon car.“The Sea Dragon is an iconic piece of the amusement park ride experience for everyone, including the film and music industries and numerous celebrities,” Nathan Smithson, the marketing and business development director at Pacific Park on the Santa Monica Pier, said in a statement.The updated attraction opened to guests Thursday afternoon. The Sea Dragon, a classic swinging ship ride, debuted at Pacific Park on May 26, 1996. It has been enjoyed by millions of riders and served as the setting for Hollywood movies including “Iron Man” and “Her," according to the Pacific Park website. The ride has also shared the spotlight with Regional Mexican music artist La Sèptima Banda and was the focus of the book, "Stella Rose a...