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Troy Police investigating shots fired

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:50:22 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Police are investigating a shots fired incident that occurred on Saturday night in Troy. There are currently no reports of anyone being struck by gunfire. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! At 9:15 p.m. on July 1, officers responded to the area of VanBuren Street and 2nd Street for a report of multiple shots fired. Police discovered evidence upon arrival, and were able to confirm the call as legitimate after speaking with witnesses. An initial investigation revealed that a group of shooters had allegedly fired at a passing vehicle in what is not believed to be a random act. Police say there is currently no evidence that would indicate there was an exchange of gunfire. Multiple officers injured in Coxsackie prison melee This incident remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Troy Police Department at (518)270-4411.

Denver had its rainiest June in the last 150 years

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:50:22 GMT

Denver residents just experienced the rainiest June in the city in at least the last 150 years, according to the National Weather Service at Boulder.The city received a whopping 6.10 inches of rain and broke a 140-year-old record for June rainfall. That was set in June 1882, when the city received 4.96 inches of rain in June, the weather service said. The agency started keeping records in 1872.Usually, average June rainfall tops out at about 1.94 inches, said National Weather Service meteorologist David Barjenbruch.“We were over three times the amount of normal precipitation for the month,” he said.Additionally, the total rain in May and June this year — 11.63 inches of rain — was the rainiest the city has ever been in those two months, going back to the start of the weather service’s record keeping in 1872, Barjenbruch said.“(That’s) nearing our normal annual precipitation, almost, and we’ve had that in the last two months,” he said. ...

Avalanche extend Jack Johnson, Evan Rodrigues signs with Panthers in free agency

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:50:22 GMT

The Avalanche signed veteran defenseman Jack Johnson to a one-year, league-minimum contract extension Sunday, but they aren’t bringing back top-six forward Evan Rodrigues next season.Rodrigues agreed to a four-year deal with the Eastern Conference champion Florida Panthers. His average annual value was reported to be $3 million, a sturdy boost in salary and term from his one-year, $2 million contract in Colorado.Coming from Pittsburgh, Rodrigues scored 39 points (16 goals) in 69 games for the Avs last season. He was one of only four forwards on the roster to gather five points in Colorado’s seven-game first-round playoff series.Johnson, 36, has become one of the organization’s most trusted depth pieces. After winning the Stanley Cup with the Avalanche in 2022, he signed a one-year deal with Chicago but was brought back to Denver before the trade deadline in February.With Sunday’s developments, seven of the Avalanche’s eight unrestricted free agents (excluding two-way players) have s...

Iranian exiles look forward to their country’s freedom, with strong international support

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:50:22 GMT

A global summit convened in Paris by the National Council of Resistance of Iran has been told by its President-elect, Maryam Rajavi, that the mullahs’ dictatorship in Tehran is teetering on the brink of collapse. In a speech relayed to a mass demonstration in the centre of Paris, she predicted the imminent downfall of religious fascism in her country, writes Political Editor Nick Powell.Iranian exiles gathered in Paris determined to salute the bravery of the internal resistance in their homeland, often led by young women and girls. The National Council of Resistance of Iran also wanted to show itself ready to bring freedom and democracy to a country that has endured more than forty years of the mullahs’ rule, preceded by the equally ruthless dictatorship of the Shah.NCRI President-elect, Maryam RajaviThe Council’s President-elect, Maryam Rajavi, told the vast crowd that foreign governments must stop appeasing the mullahs and in effect supporting them. The Iranian people would themse...

Why have traffic fatalities increased in California when more people are leaving the state?

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:50:22 GMT

In recent years Californians, known for their grumbling about traffic, housing costs, and the overall quality of life, have made good on their promises to leave the Golden State for more affordable alternatives.However, the effect of having fewer people in the state hasn’t stopped traffic fatalities from increasing, according to a recent study. Angelenos who make $70,000 a year are still considered ‘low-income’ A report published by TRIP, a transportation nonprofit research organization, found that traffic fatalities in California have increased by 22% from 2019 to 2022. Researchers also found that the likelihood of being killed in a traffic crash increased by 28% during that same time frame.Other data, like studies from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, echoed similar conclusions. The NHTSA reported that traffic fatalities hit a 16-year high across the country in 2021. The TRIP report also looked at traffic fatalities on a national level and found that traffic f...

The 2023 Lexus LX 600 Ultra Luxury SUV

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:50:22 GMT

What is a LX 600? The LX 600 is a full size luxury SUV built and sold worldwide by Lexus. Based on the Toyota Land Cruiser, the 2023 LX 600 shares its Tundra based platform driveline, and in addition to possessing massive go anywhere capability, it has a very high level of luxury appointments as Lexus’s new flagship SUV.Lexus is the luxury vehicle division of the Japanese automaker Toyota. The Lexus brand is marketed in more than 90 countries worldwide and is Japan’s largest selling maker of premium cars. It’s ranked among the 10 largest Japanese global brands in market value.The 2023 Lexus LX 600 base price is $89,160 in the entry level base trim and is way above the luxury class starting price of $75,000. The three mid level model trims range from $97,110 up to $105,110. The top of the line Ultra Luxury Edition starts at $129,405.This week Lexus sent me a 2023 Lexus LX 600 Ultra Luxury Edition SUV to test drive and review. The base price for this Ultra Luxury mod...

One injured in Chinatown shooting after argument

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:50:22 GMT

(KRON) -- One person was injured in a shooting in Chinatown on Saturday night, the San Francisco Police Department confirmed to KRON4. Woman arrested after 25-year-old found dead in Fairfield motel Officers were called to the area of Grant and Pacific avenues due to a report of a shooting just after 10 p.m. At the scene, police found a 33-year-old man suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.Officers rendered aid and called emergency medical response to the scene. Police learned the victim got into an argument with the suspect and was shot.Paramedics with the San Francisco Fire Department responded to the scene and took the victim to a local hospital. He suffered non-life threatening injuries in the shooting, police said. KRON On is streaming now.embed-container { position: relative; padding-bottom: 56.25%; height: 0; overflow: hidden; max-width: 100%; } .embed-container iframe, .embed-container object, .embed-container embed { position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; he...

Red Sox RHP Garrett Whitlock leaves after 1 inning with tight right elbow

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:50:22 GMT

TORONTO (AP) — Boston Red Sox right-hander Garrett Whitlock left Sunday’s start against the Toronto Blue Jays with tightness in his right elbow.Whitlock came in with a 4-3 record and a 5.15 ERA in nine starts. He missed 27 games earlier this season because of right elbow ulnar neuritis, a nerve inflammation that causes numbness in the hand.Whitlock also missed 10 games at the start of the season while recovering from right hip surgery.Left-hander Brennan Bernardino took over for Whitlock, who allowed a two-out solo home run to Toronto designator Brandon Belt in his lone inning of work.A three-year veteran, all with Boston, Whitlock began the day 16-9 with a 3.34 ERA in 86 career games. He made 46 relief appearances as a rookie in 2021, then started nine times in 31 appearances last season.___AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlb and https://twitter.com/AP_SportsSource

DC Water releases $1.5B plan to replace all lead pipe lines by 2030

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:50:22 GMT

D.C. Water has released a new plan to replace lead pipelines by 2030, including an increase in the cost for the plan to $1.5 billion.This is an increase from the original planned estimated cost, which was $300 to $500 million, and included in Mayor Muriel Bowser’s latest budget.The new plan, released on Friday, also includes discussion of a potential legislative mandate that would require all D.C. homeowners to replace their lead pipes.“Without that additional funding, we may need to work with our board to discuss possible customer rate increases,” said Will Elledge, D.C. Water Director of Engineering and Technical Services.D.C. Water said the goal is to also acquire funding that would avoid the additional financial burden on residents, which could be discounted or free service replacements for residents.“Since 2019, D.C. Water and our partners have been making significant strides to reduce the sources of lead in drinking water,” said D.C. Water Chief Executi...

Gooch birdies final hole to beat DeChambeau and win his 3rd LIV Golf title

Published Wed, 19 Feb 2025 20:50:22 GMT

SOTOGRANDE, Spain (AP) — Talor Gooch won his third LIV Golf League title of the year on Sunday when he made a curling 15-foot birdie putt on the 18th hole at Valderrama for a 4-under 67 and a one-shot victory over Bryson DeChambeau.Gooch won $4 million for the victory in Spain. Along with victories in Australia and Singapore, the former Oklahoma State player now has earned $13,376,583 in eight LIV events this year.He also becomes the first player with three victories in the Saudi-funded rival league. Brooks Koepka and Dustin Johnson have two wins apiece.DeChambeau started the third and final round with a one-shot lead and twice expanded that to a two-shot margin, the last time as they made the turn. Gooch caught him with birdies on the 10th and 13th holes, setting up the big finish.Both birdied the par-5 17th. And then on the final hole, Gooch rolled in a right-to-left breaking putt to deny DeChambeau, who closed with a 69.Koepka closed with a 68. He started three shots behind and f...