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Police make arrests in North Greenbush shots fired case

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:15 GMT

NORTH GREENBUSH, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Two residents of Wynantskill were taken into custody following an investigation into shots fired on October 29. Edward Goyette, 45, and Jessica Johnson, 40, were arraigned in North Greenbush Town Court and are scheduled to return at a later date. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! According to police, a male reported that someone fired a shotgun at him during a dispute at a party. The male was not shot but sustained injuries while escaping the scene. He was treated at Samaritan Hospital for lacerations.Officers say Goyette was the one who allegedly fired the shots. Police could not determine if the shotgun was fired in the direction of a particular person. There were no reports of injuries or property damage.Goyette was charged with reckless endangerment in the first degree, criminal possession of a weapon in the third degree, criminal possession of a weapon - ammunition feeding device, menacing i...

Help make a difference for a family this holiday

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:15 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Want to help make a difference for a family this holiday? Albany officials are seeking donations and support from the local community for the annual Adopt-A-Family program. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Adopt-A-Family has helped bring holiday cheer to many local children and families since its inception more than 35 years ago. 372 families were referred and serviced in 2022. Donors included church and school groups, state and municipal offices, corporations and businesses, and families and individuals.Those interested in becoming a donor must complete a donor registration form and email it to [email protected]. Here are ways to help:Adopt A Family: Families, businesses, and organizations can pool resources to adopt a family. Details will be provided about the needs and wants of your pre-screened family, and you can figure out how many of those needs and gifts you can fulfill. Donate N...

Join actor Cary Elwes for a special screening of The Princess Bride at Proctors

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:15 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On Saturday, actor Cary Elwes is heading to Proctors for a special screening of The Princess Bride. After the screening, Elwes, who starred as Westley in the 1987 film, will provide a unique behind-the-scenes look at life on and off the set. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Elwes has had an extensive career in film and television. Other notable titles he has starred in include Robin Hood: Men in Tights, Saw, Twister, Liar Liar, Stranger Things, and The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. He has recently held roles in Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part 1 and is working on Zack Snyder's Rebel Moon. The event begins at 8 p.m. Tickets range from $25.50 - $79.50 and are available online.

Police searching for missing teen from East Greenbush

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:15 GMT

EAST GREENBUSH, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Police are currently looking for a missing 15-year-old from East Greenbush who may be in need of medical attention. Police say Brianna Hanks was last seen on Kitty Court in Rensselaer on Tuesday. Police believe she is on foot. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Hanks stands at 5'5", weighs roughly 174 pounds, and has brown hair and brown eyes. Anyone with information on her whereabouts is asked to contact the East Greenbush Police Department at (518) 479-2525 or 911.

St. Louis named second-best US city for singles

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:15 GMT

ST. LOUIS - For singles looking to shape their future and meet a potential partner, St. Louis might have something to offer. A new study from Zumper.com ranked St. Louis, as the second-best US city for singles to live. Only Atlanta finished higher in the study. Iced tea DNA unmasks alleged ‘thirsty burglar’ in O’Fallon St. Louis was praised for its affordable living and a relatively high percentage of singles. "St. Louis is also known for its rich entertainment options and various restaurants," the study adds. Research teams evaluated 100 major cities across the U.S. and considered factors such as rent prices, single population percentage, cost of living standards, and access to dining and entertainment.  Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News SIGN UP NOW ...

Colorado funeral home owner, wife arrested on charges linked to handling of at least 189 bodies

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:15 GMT

DENVER — The owner of a Colorado funeral home and his wife have been arrested after the decaying remains of at least 189 people were recently found at his facility.Jon and Carrie Hallford were arrested in Wagoner, Oklahoma, on suspicion of three felonies: abuse of a corpse, money laundering and forgery, authorities said in an email to aggrieved families. Jon Hallford is being held at the Muskogee County, Oklahoma, jail, though there aren’t any records showing that his wife might also be there, according to a man who answered a call to the jail but refused to give his name.The Hallfords couldn’t immediately be reached for comment Wednesday. Neither has a listed personal phone number and the funeral home’s number no longer works.Jon Hallford owns Return to Nature Funeral Home in Penrose, a small town about 100 miles (160 kilometers) south of Denver. The remains were found Oct. 4 by authorities responding to a report of an “abhorrent smell” inside the company’s decrepit building....

Strategic development goals of Uzbekistan require compliance with the principles of labor legislation

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:15 GMT

The strategic goal of Uzbekistan is to build a developed state, and the algorithm of all actions and reforms is systematically focused on this. It should be noted that it is typical for developed countries that people have a high standard of living, advanced technological infrastructure, and a developed economy. According to the classification of the International Monetary Fund, Uzbekistan belongs to the group of developing countries. The transition from a developing State to a list of developed countries requires the implementation of a number of reforms in the field of economy, welfare of the population, human rights and freedoms, writes Shukhratjon Ismoilov, Head of the Department of Labor Law, Tashkent State Law University, Doctor of Law.Thanks to the change of political power that took place in Uzbekistan in 2016, as well as the strong political will to reform, several important documents were adopted in the country. In particular, as an example of this, we can cite the Action ...

Ghana’s 2024 election a test for EU foreign policy

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:15 GMT

With almost a year to go until the US presidential election, EU analysts and policymakers are laser-focused on assessing the prospect and ramifications of another term for President Joe Biden, or a second Trump Administration, writes Louis Auge.The US vote will come shortly after another tight and relatively unheralded election – but one which may yet also have a significant impact on EU countries. In October 2024 Ghana goes to the polls to elect their new president, in a race predicted to be tightly contested between two very different candidates.Ghana’s ruling New Patriotic Party (NPP) this weekend elected the current vice president, Mahamadu Bawumia, as its candidate for the October 2024 race. A technocrat and trained economist, Bawumia will face John Dramani Mahama, a populist who was president from 2012 to 2017.Maintaining stability and bolstering the economic recovery will be at the forefront of voters’ minds. It is easy to see why these issues are so critical to voters simply...

Ex-Council President Martinez denies moving to Arizona, becoming a Republican

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:15 GMT

A former Los Angeles city leader is denying a report that she left the state and changed her politics after a scandal forced her resignation.On Monday, Los Angeles Magazine reported that former City Council President Nury Martinez had moved to Arizona and left the Democratic party, spurning her longtime political home for the GOP."She and her husband, Gerry Guzman, have set up camp in Arizona," the magazine reported. "The couple’s new residence isn’t the only thing that’s changed, though — so, apparently, have their politics."The publication cited "several sources with knowledge of the ongoing investigation into the secret City Hall taping" that led to the resignation of Martinez and Los Angeles County Federation of Labor President Ron Herrera, as well as much public criticism of former Councilmember Gil Cedillo and current Councilmember Kevin de León.On Tuesday, however, Martinez denied both of aspects of that report in a text message to Los Angeles Times reporter David Zahniser. H...

New developments in rape case involving L.A. Lyft driver

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:15 GMT

A Lyft driver accused of raping a University of Southern California student on Halloween night has been permanently banned from the platform, the company confirmed with KTLA.The alleged sexual assault occurred near USC's campus after the student called a rideshare to be driven home to her off-campus apartment after attending West Hollywood’s Carnaval celebration, the university’s Department of Public Safety said.She claims the driver raped her inside his vehicle.Lyft says it is cooperating with the investigation. No charges have been filed.“Our thoughts are with the victim and this has no place in society," the company said in a statement after the allegation first surfaced.