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YWCA of NorthEastern NY hosts third annual art show

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:38:00 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y.(NEWS10) - The YWCA of NorthEastern New York hosting their annual art exhibit, the Inspiring Women Project, to celebrate and empower women. Over 50 people attended the YWCA’s art show to a fan fair of applause. Great Barrington Airport future in question It’s the third year the YWCA in Schenectady is showing off the talent from over 35 local artists in honoring Women’s History Month at a reception that kicked off Wednesday night.There was food and champagne for guests to enjoy as they perused the works of art. Organizer, Administrative Coordinator Danielle Schimpf, explaining this year’s theme that will benefit art therapy programs at the YWCA.“The theme tonight is the inspiring women project. So, it's really just about inspiring and empowering,” said Schimpf. Troy convenience store arrests: neighboring businesses react The YWCA is hoping to bring awareness to the violence that women face all year long.“Even though it's Women's History Month this is important wo...

First Street shooting sends man to hospital

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:38:00 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Albany police are investigating a shooting on First Street. The incident took place around 9 p.m. Wednesday near North Hawk Street. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Police said a 33-year-old man was shot in the abdomen and leg. He was taken to Albany Medical Center in stable condition.

Can you ID this man? Police look for person of interest in south St. Louis murder

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:38:00 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Police are asking the public's help in identifying a person of interest who might have crucial information about a woman murdered in south St. Louis in January.They believe the man seen in the surveillance video might shed light on a murder case. On Jan. 16, 26-year-old Mahogany Jones was shot and killed next to a gas station in the Mount Pleasant neighborhood.An eyewitness who wishes to remain anonymous said Jones was shot in a nearby alley and came begging for help at the Conoco gas station on California Avenue, where she collapsed and died shortly after. The person of interest is said to be a regular at the gas station. No motive has been released.Since the beginning of 2023, out of the 27 murders reported in St. Louis, four have happened in Mount Pleasant.The onslaught of crime is something residents in the Fox Park neighborhood, where the victim lived, said they feel every day."I have issues with people cutting in my yard with big, long guns and walking out with gun...

Tiger Woods’ girlfriend seeks to nullify NDA with pro golfer

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:38:00 GMT

STUART, Fla. (AP) — Tiger Woods’ girlfriend wants to nullify a nondisclosure agreement following a six-year relationship with the professional golfer.Attorneys for Erica Herman filed a complaint seeking declaratory judgment on Monday in Martin County, Florida, circuit court, according to online court records. The couple had been living together in the area, according to the complaint. Martin County is located directly north of Palm Beach County.Woods and Herman have not publicly announced the end of their relationship, which began in 2017. She had been seen regularly with him at major championships, such as the 2019 Masters he won for his 15th major and during his Presidents Cup captaincy in Australia later that year.But she was not at his Hero World Challenge in the Bahamas the first week in December, or at the Genesis Invitational he hosted at Riviera three weeks ago.According to the complaint, a trust controlled by Woods is attempting to silence Herman with a nondiscl...

Another storm system headed to Southern California

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:38:00 GMT

Another storm system is headed to Southern California this week, with threats of gusty winds, potential flooding and hazardous driving conditions.Showers will arrive beginning Thursday night and will stick around through Saturday, according to the National Weather Service.In Los Angeles and Ventura counties, light to moderate rain is expected, with rainfall totals expected to hit between 0.75 to 1.5 inches.Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties will receive moderate to heavy rainfall during the storm with expected totals of 2-4 inches. In Northwest San Luis Obispo County, 5-10 inches are forecasted.Higher elevations will continue to see snowfall this weekend above 10,000 feet with “significant avalanche danger at about 5,000 feet,” said NWS.“We have a couple more storms heading our way,” said KTLA Meteorologist Vera Jimenez. “So even though the snow levels will remain high, there will be the possibility the snow will get really compacted and heavy due to the incoming rain.” ...

Cal knocked out of Pac-12 tournament by Washington State again

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:38:00 GMT

LAS VEGAS — For the second straight year, the Cal men’s basketball team was knocked out of the Pac-12 tournament in the opener by Washington State, which had little trouble with the Bears in a 69-52 victory in Las Vegas.TJ Bamba scored 17 points, DJ Rodman had 10 points and 11 rebounds and No. 5 seed Washington State extended its winning streak to seven over 12th-seeded Cal.The Cougars (17-15) will look for their second straight win over the fourth-seeded Ducks Thursday in the quarterfinals.Cal’s Monty Bowser, averaging just 3.4 points per game, scored a career-high 19 points for the Bears (3-29). Lars Thiemann added 10 points.Cal ended the season on a 16-game losing streak, with its last victory coming on Jan. 6 against Stanford.Related ArticlesCollege Sports | Pac-12 recruiting: Huge weekend for Cal while Oregon and L.A. schools also welcome 2024 recruits College Sports | Former Stanford, Cal MBB coach Mike Montgomery says schools are ‘not keeping ...

San Francisco PD wants more women to become officers

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:38:00 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (KRON) -- The San Francisco Police Department recently signed the "30 by 30 Pledge" as part of its efforts to recruit more women onto the police force.Currently in San Francisco, only 14 percent of sworn police officers and 17 percent of SFPD leadership are women. Research conducted by the 30 by 30 Initiative found that female police officers:  Use less force and less excessive force.  Are named in fewer complaints and lawsuits.  Are perceived by communities as being more honest and compassionate.  See better outcomes for crime victims, especially in sexual assault cases. The 30 by 30 Initiative's goal is to increase representation of women in police academy recruit classes nationwide to 30 percent by 2030.“I am committed to a diverse workforce ensuring equal representation of women. I am proud to have started the push for this action before establishing our commitment with the 30 by 30 Initiative. My commitment started in 2017 as part of the Department of Justice Coll...

Family handcuffed outside of East Bay Starbucks awarded $8.25 million

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:38:00 GMT

ALAMEDA COUNTY, Calif. (KRON) -- A Black woman and her two daughters who were handcuffed by sheriff's deputies outside of a Castro Valley Starbucks in 2019 have been awarded $8.25 million by the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, according to court documents. Governor Newsom cancels Walgreens 'multi-million dollar' contract with California The family filed suit against Alameda County Sheriff's deputies Steven Holland and Monica Pope as well as the County of Alameda. The Mar. 1 verdict was unanimous in favor of Aasylei Loggervale and her two daughters. The Loggervales planned to head into the Castro Valley Starbucks in September of 2019. According to court documents, Loggervale parked her silver Cadillac in a handicapped space and displayed her handicap placard from the rearview mirror. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now KRON4 Breaking News ...

Governor Newsom cancels Walgreens multi-million dollar contract renewal

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:38:00 GMT

(KRON) -- It's official; as California Governor Gavin Newsom warned, the state has pulled back on its renewal of a "multi-million dollar" contract with pharmacy chain Walgreens, Newsom's office announced on Wednesday. Bay Area Walgreens halts food sales due to rodents The decision to pull back on the contract comes just days after Walgreens announced it would not dispense the abortion medication Mifepristone in 21 states, even some where abortion remains legal. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now KRON4 Breaking News SIGN UP NOW “California will not stand by as corporations cave to extremists and cut off critical access to reproductive care and freedom,” said Governor Newsom. “California is on track to be the fourth largest economy in the world and we will le...

Garland scores 25 points, Cavaliers hold off Heat 104-100

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 21:38:00 GMT

MIAMI (AP) — Cleveland coach J.B. Bickerstaff called it grit. Miami coach Erik Spoelstra called it disruptiveness.Whatever it was, it worked for the Cavaliers.Darius Garland scored 25 points, Donovan Mitchell added 18 and the Cavaliers assured themselves of a second consecutive winning season with a 104-100 victory over the Miami Heat on Wednesday night.The Cavaliers allowed the Heat to shoot 57% in the first three quarters — then cranked up the defense and limited Miami to 29% in the fourth quarter.“The grit and the resilience that we showed,” Bickerstaff said. “It was an ugly fourth quarter for both teams. These are two really good defenses that put you in difficult situations, forced a ton of turnovers both ways, but I thought our guys did a great job of maintaining their poise.”Jarrett Allen had 15 points and 12 rebounds for Cleveland. Evan Mobley also scored 15 points, and Isaac Okoro had 13.The Cavaliers (42-26) are now two wins away from matching last season’s win total, with...