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NYSP: Colonie man arrested for possessing child pornography

Published Sat, 01 Feb 2025 16:02:28 GMT

COLONIE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On Thursday, a Colonie man was arrested following a child pornography investigation. Brian Fitzgerald, 53, was arrested on charges of Promoting a Sexual Performance of a Child and Possession of a Sexual Performance of a Child. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Fitzgerald is accused of possessing images of child sexual exploitation. Police executed a search warrant of his residence as part of an investigation that stemmed from a cyber tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Fitzgerald was arraigned at the Colonie Town Court and released on his own recognizance.

Galway man arrested, accused of stealing U-Haul truck

Published Sat, 01 Feb 2025 16:02:28 GMT

GALWAY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Galway man is charged with third-degree grand larceny after being accused of stealing a U-Haul truck, according to New York State Police. Peter Duffy, 56, allegedly rented the vehicle back in January and never returned it. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Police say on Monday, March 20, around 11:24 a.m., they received a complaint that a U-Haul rental was never returned to the Clifton Park business. Police say after an investigation, they found Duffy rented the truck and failed to return it to the agreed-upon date or provide payment to extend the rental agreement.State Police say Duffy was given multiple opportunities to return the car but failed to do so. The Waterford Police recovered the U-Haul on March 27. Father and son convicted in Schenectady cocaine trafficking case Duffy was arrested at his home and was taken to Saratoga State Police for processing. He was issued an appearance ticket to...

St. Charles police arrest four tied to $1M Florida jewelry heist

Published Sat, 01 Feb 2025 16:02:28 GMT

ST. CHARLES, Mo. - St. Charles police recently arrested four people with suspected ties to a $1 million jewelry heist in Florida. Police arrested George Paun, 31, Stela Sava, 26, Terca Tarnovan, 31, and Vasile Lacatus, 27, at a St. Charles home in connection with the case. All four suspects are considered Romanian nationals and part of an organized criminal network, according to the Walton County Sheriff's Office in Florida. They were arrested after St. Charles police followed up on a tip from Florida authorities. Top story: Kim Gardner faces second contempt of court hearing A retired New York detective assisting with the case informed Walton County authorities that the four arrested are part of a Romanian criminal network with more than 1,400 members in the United States and warrants in at least six states.According to an investigation report from the Walton County Sheriff's Office, three of the four reportedly entered a 30A store on April 11, stealing several pieces of jewelry ...

Pickleball club taking over former Bed, Bath & Beyond site in Lake St. Louis

Published Sat, 01 Feb 2025 16:02:28 GMT

LAKE ST. LOUIS, Mo. - Hundreds of Bed, Bath & Beyond stores are expected to close this year, creating opportunities to fill large spaces once occupied by the former retail giant. In Lake St. Louis, there seems to be one solution. The Meadows at Lake Saint Louis, an outdoor retail mall, plans to fill the space once occupied by Bed, Bath & Beyond with a pickleball club. Trending -- ‘Weirdest St. Louis thing?’ Funny comments from FOX 2 fans The Paddle Up Pickleball Club is expected to open in June at 4 Meadows Circle, just behind the mall's Old Navy store. According to its Facebook page, Paddle Up will be an indoor pickleball facility with nine courts, offering leagues, open play, coaching and more. Paddle Up says it has already done some work with the floors, walls and lights ahead of the anticipated opening. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News ...

Rock-throwing suspects turned back to take photo of fatal crash as memento, Jeffco affidavit says

Published Sat, 01 Feb 2025 16:02:28 GMT

Alexa Bartell, 20 (Provided by Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department)The three men who authorities say threw rocks at vehicles last week, killing 20-year-old Alexa Bartell, turned around after the fatal crash and took a photo of the woman’s car as a memento, according to a Jefferson County sheriff’s affidavit.One of the 18-year-old suspects told investigators he felt “a hint of guilt,” and said that he and one other man had thrown rocks at vehicles on at least 10 separate days since February. Another suspect was described by a friend as participating in “destructive behavior” because he liked to cause “chaos,” according to the 10-page affidavit released Thursday.Joseph Koenig, Nicholas “Mitch” Karol-Chik and Zachary Kwak, all 18, were scheduled to appear in Jefferson County District Court on Thursday morning after they were arrested earlier this week for investigation of first-degree murder in Bartell’s death. She was struc...

Jerry Springer dies at 79

Published Sat, 01 Feb 2025 16:02:28 GMT

Jerry Springer, the legendary daytime talk show host, has reportedly died at 79 years old.The former mayor of Cincinnati died "peacefully at his suburban Chicago after a brief illness," a spokesperson for the Springer family told KTLA 5 News. A spokesperson for the Springer family told TMZ that the personality was diagnosed with cancer a few months ago.“Jerry’s ability to connect with people was at the heart of his success in everything he tried whether that was politics, broadcasting or just joking with people on the street who wanted a photo or a word,” said Jene Galvin, a lifelong friend and spokesman for the family. “He’s irreplaceable and his loss hurts immensely, but memories of his intellect, heart and humor will live on.”Steve Wilkos, the former Director of Security of "The Jerry Springer Show," posted to Instagram to honor Springer."I’m completely devastated," Wilkos' caption read. "I’ve the lost someone who completely changed my life. If you met Jerry you never met anyone ...

Bigger, Faster, Stronger: 8 of The Coolest California World Records

Published Sat, 01 Feb 2025 16:02:28 GMT

California is the state that has the “most” of a few things. For instance, the mainland’s tallest mountain is located here (Mount Whitney, Sierra Nevada), and the lowest point in North America also lies here (Death Valley). Moreover, the tallest trees in the world can also be found here in Redwood National Park. But another thing that can be found in the Golden State is California world records that the residents achieved to make — and break.8 Amazing (and Odd) California World Records1. Most fruits and veggies that were donated within 24 hoursLet’s start with one of the most inspirational California world records — in 2016, Visit Sacramento hosted a food drive. And they collected 493,977 pounds of fruits and vegetables in 24 hours. The heaps and heaps of produce were then distributed to agencies that Visit Sacramento partnered with. The fruits and vegetables were donated to several food banks. Additionally, Visit Sacramento also hosts the Farm-to-Fork Festival that will take place ...

Austin Martin- “From Rancher to Country Music’s Newest Superstar”

Published Sat, 01 Feb 2025 16:02:28 GMT

Image : Austin MartinThe word “magnificent” comes to mind when you think of the country musician and energetic performer Austin Martin. The Montana native is known for his eclectic soulful sound, a fusion of modern country rock, blues, jazz, and hip hop. Currently, Austin is on his 2023 “Scars and Stripes Tour” and enjoys discovering a novelty quality about himself with every performance. Austin Martin and The Herd (his band) continuously challenge the audience to keep them captivated and entertained. Austin attended the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in Manhattan; this gave him the tools that assisted him in breaking the top 35 out of 100,000 competitors on the Oxygen Network’s, The Glee Project. Shortly after, he made it to the executive producer round of American Idol. Several years later, this charming performer is on his sixth national tour. His hit singles, “Small Town Nights” and “Girl Named Chevy,” will get you on ...

Bluey’s Has Tongues Wagging Plus Smoke at Stagecoach – Here’s What’s Popping Up

Published Sat, 01 Feb 2025 16:02:28 GMT

The new beachy indoor/outdoor outpost of Bluey’s on Venice Boulevard in Mar Vista has barely been open a few weeks and is already a magnet for the surrounding neighborhood – and for good reason.  The Aussie cafe menu is an extension of the Santa Monica location, full of satisfying healthy breakfast options like quinoa porridge with beet granita and ripe berries, in an airy and welcoming setting. The bowls — like acai with housemade granola or the Whirley Bowl with chimichurri-dressed cauliflower rice, market fish, slaw, avocado, arugula, yogurt tartar, and hand-chopped pineapple salsa — are fresh and generous. There also are tartines and a plentiful sandwich collection that includes grass-fed beef and lentil beet burgers, as well as a skirt steak sandwich and both breakfast and lunch burritos. Bluey’s Mar Vista (Michele Stueven)Stagecoach returns to Indio this weekend starting Friday, April 28, and Chef Guy Fieri will be there with a curated list of barbecue restaurants ...

Taste-Off: The best andouille available in Bay Area markets

Published Sat, 01 Feb 2025 16:02:28 GMT

When a recipe calls for andouille sausage, don’t even think about using a substitute. Andouille isn’t mild, like a Polish kielbasa. It’s spicy, but not like a hot link. It’s a full-on, flavor-packed bite of smoke, red pepper, garlic and thyme.Andouille, a fully-cooked sausage that originated in France, is integral to traditional Cajun dishes such as gumbo, jambalaya and shrimp and grits. But you can use it so many ways — in soup, stuffing, red beans, cassoulet, mac and cheese or omelets.In France, the sausage is made with oddball parts of the pig, but here in the U.S., it’s typically made with smoked pork shoulder — there are a few chicken versions as well — that’s heavily seasoned, then smoked again to build its distinctive texture and flavor.Great andouille sausage is slightly chewy, thanks to minimal grinding of the meat, and notably dense due to the double-smoke process. A single bite should deliver a blast of flavor that’s bold, but balanced....