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Firework legalities in New York by County

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:47:11 GMT

N.Y. (NEWS10) -With the 4th of July around the corner, New Yorkers are eager to see some fireworks. From professional firework shows to backyard parties, there is a big difference between what is allowed to light up the skies.In some areas, such as Schenectady County, Lieutenant Ryan Macherone says the pyrotechnics are left only to those with experience. "In Schenectady here, there is no such thing as a legal firework. Not even sparklers, things like that. I know that they are legal elsewhere in the state, but here in Schenectady County, they are not." NYS Office of Fire Prevention warns of dangers of using fireworks Twelve counties, including Albany, Bronx, Columbia, Kings, Nassau, New York, Orange, Queens, Richmond, Schenectady, Suffolk and Westchester have bans on all fireworks. Elsewhere in the state, residents are allowed to use what are called sparkling devices. “These are things that are either small and on the ground or handheld and just emit sparkles. That’s all," explain...

Albany sex offender arrested for distributing child pornography

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:47:11 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A convicted sex offender was arrested on a charge of distributing child pornography. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Prosecutors said Stephen Brisee, 29, of Albany, distributed videos of adults subjecting girls between the ages of six months and 10 years to sexual penetration.  At the time, Brisee was a registered sex offender on post-release supervision after being convicted of promoting a sexual performance by a child.The new charge carries a prison term of 15 to 40 years in prison, a fine up to $250,000, and supervised release of five years to life. Brisee is being held until a pending detention hearing.

How much that Malibu Barbie Dream House costs, according to experts

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:47:11 GMT

A hot-pink oceanfront mansion in Malibu is turning heads and making national headlines, just in time for the premiere of a Margot Robbie-led film named for the iconic Mattel toy. Earlier this month, Airbnb revealed that guests can sign up to stay at the life-sized doll house, free of charge, as part of a promotion by Mattel. The massive compound features a massive pool and waterslide, a dance floor, several Barbie-inspired bedrooms and plenty of pink.Sky5 captured images of the Barbie Dream House in Malibu on June 26, 2023. (KTLA)Only two parties will be selected for the free overnight stay, but what if you wanted to make Barbie's home your own permanently? Obviously, oceanfront property in one of America's most desired enclaves is going to cost a pretty penny. But a gaudy manor inspired by the stylistic choices of a fashionista children's doll is a bit of an unprecedented sale. For $250K you can live under a bridge in Alhambra — seriously The home appears to be located at 33505 P...

Bird strike damages Southwest plane landing at Burbank Airport

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:47:11 GMT

A Southwest Airlines plane sustained minor damage when it collided with a bird while landing at Hollywood Burbank Airport on Thursday.  The bird strike happened at around 2:15 p.m. as Southwest Flight 1422, which originated out of Las Vegas, was on its final approach to land, Burbank Airport Communications Manager Mike Christensen told KTLA.  Aerial footage showed a significant dent to the nose of the plane, with Sky5 reporter Gil Leyvas saying the aircraft’s windshield might have also sustained cracks.  A Southwest Airlines plane sustained minor damage when it collided with a bird while landing at Hollywood Burbank Airport on June 29, 2023. (KTLA)A Southwest Airlines plane sustained minor damage when it collided with a bird while landing at Hollywood Burbank Airport on June 29, 2023. (KTLA)Despite the bird strike, the plane was able to land safely and no injuries to passengers or crew members were reported.  The plane was later towed to another area of the airport wh...

J6 suspect arrested with guns in Obama’s DC neighborhood

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:47:11 GMT

By Holmes Lybrand, John Miller and Evan Perez | CNNA man with numerous firearms and materials to make an explosive was arrested Thursday in former President Barack Obama’s Washington, DC, neighborhood after claiming on an internet livestream that he had a detonator, law enforcement officials told CNN.Taylor Taranto, who had an open warrant for his arrest related to the January 6, 2021, US Capitol attack, was arrested by the Metropolitan Police Department and federal law enforcement. He has been charged with being a fugitive from justice.“Arresting officers requested MPD’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Team to perform a vehicle sweep of the individual’s van near the location of the arrest,” the MPD said in a statement to CNN. “There is no active threat to the community and this incident remains under investigation.”According to law enforcement officials, firearms and materials to make Molotov cocktails were found in Taranto’s car. There is currently no indication of a direct thre...

San Rafael police officers charged for forceful arrest

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:47:11 GMT

(KRON) -- Marin County District Attorney Lori Frugoli announced Thursday that she will file charges against two San Rafael police officers in connection with an arrest on July 27, 2022. KRON4 reported on the arrest in 2022. You can watch that story using the video player above. Please note: The video is graphic. Suspect arrested after being tasered multiple times and jumping through plate glass window: SRPD The man who was arrested was drinking beer with two others in San Rafael's Canal area when the group was approached by San Rafael officers, according to his attorney Charles Drescow. While the man was being arrested, his face was shoved into the ground, and his nose was broken. In body camera video, beer bottles are heard rattling, and the man's face is shown covered in blood. “What we saw is a terrible abuse of power,” said Drescow. “It never should’ve happened. Period.”San Rafael Police Department Officer Brandon Nail and former Officer Daisy Mazariegos were charged with assa...

Caeleb Dressel comes up short again at US nationals, finishing 5th in the 100 butterfly

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:47:11 GMT

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Caeleb Dressel is down to his final shot to make the U.S. team for the world championships in Fukuoka, Japan. Dressel tied for fifth in the final of the 100-meter butterfly Thursday night, making him 0-for-3 at the U.S. national championships.His last opportunity to qualify for worlds comes Saturday, the final day of the meet, when he competes in the 50 freestyle. Dressel took a long break from swimming after last year’s worlds in Budapest, Hungary. This is his first major competition since then, and he’s not nearly at the level that carried him to five gold medals at the Tokyo Olympics.Dressel would not have even qualified for the “A” final in the 100 fly if not for Ryan Murphy scratching the event to focus on his signature backstroke races.Murphy had the second-fastest time in the morning preliminaries, but decided not to swim in the evening. That moved Dressel into the main final after he was only ninth-fastest in the prelims, his time of 51.95 lea...

Marlins foil Bello’s no-hit bid and beat Red Sox 2-0; Arraez goes hitless with average down to .392

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:47:11 GMT

BOSTON (AP) — Jean Segura’s infield single broke up Brayan Bello’s no-hit bid with nobody out in the eighth inning, and the Miami Marlins followed with three more hits to break a scoreless tie and beat the Boston Red Sox 2-0 on Thursday night.Bello held the Marlins hitless through seven, retiring major league batting leader Luis Arraez all three times he faced him. Arraez, who also drew an intentional walk in the eighth, saw his batting average drop from .396 to .392.Bello (5-5) struck out five and walked one. He was charged with an earned run when Chris Martin relieved him and gave up an RBI single to Jon Berti that made it 1-0.A base hit by Jesus Sanchez loaded the bases, Nick Fortes hit into a 5-2-3 double play and, after Arraez was intentionally walked to load the bases, Jorge Soler struck out to end the inning.Jazz Chisholm Jr. added a solo homer in the ninth.The Red Sox only managed one hit of their own in the first six innings against Marlins lefty Jesus Lazardo before chasin...

Gas tax hike, police reform, relief for veterans: New laws in Md. take effect July 1

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:47:11 GMT

Hundreds of new laws will go into effect in Maryland on Saturday, including one that’s designed to give retired veterans a break.The Keep Our Heroes Home Act will boost the amount of tax-exempt income for retired veterans in Maryland from $15,000 to $20,000 — that applies to those 55 and older.For younger retired veterans, the amount that will be exempt from state taxes will rise from $5,000 to $12,500. The changes apply for the 2023 tax year.Members of the Maryland National Guard will also see a new benefit go into effect July 1. They’ll be eligible for reimbursements of up to $60 a month on their health and dental plans.Under police reform legislation, law enforcement agencies in Maryland will be required to make sure their on-duty officers are equipped with body-worn cameras. But for those smaller agencies that struggle with the expenses tied to file storage and camera cost, there’s a provision that requires the state to help negotiate affordable contracts.Protections for student...

Fate of record tech industry tie-up heads to judge as Microsoft defends $69B Activision deal

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:47:11 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — The fate of what could be the priciest merger in tech industry history is now in the hands of a federal judge who must decide whether to stop Microsoft from closing its deal to buy video game company Activision Blizzard.Federal antitrust enforcers have sued to block the $69 billion acquisition that they say will harm competition between Microsoft and gaming industry competitors such as Sony and Nintendo. And much of the decision could rest on a single Activision blockbuster franchise, the military commando game Call of Duty, and whether Microsoft could harm competition by controlling how it is distributed to gamers.“All of this is for a shooter video game,” said U.S. District Judge Jacqueline Scott Corley, expressing a hint of exasperation about the nature of the dispute near the end of a 5-day San Francisco court hearing Thursday. “We’re concerned about the competition for this one shooter video game.”Microsoft has largely had the upper hand i...