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Suspect wanted in Schenectady, NYC homicides nabbed in Philadelphia: source

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:20:21 GMT

PHILADELPHIA (NEWS10) — After under a week of searching, U.S. Marshals say they captured a New York City man wanted for two alleged homicides. A source close to the investigation tells NEWS10's Anya Tucker that Timothy Taylor was taken into custody at a bar in Philadelphia. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The U.S. Marahal’s Service offered a $5,000 reward for information on the whereabouts of Taylor, Tishawn Folkes-Taylor's ex-husband, who’s being called a person of interest in her homicide. Schenectady Police said she was stabbed early Sunday morning in the Pleasant Street apartment she shared with her three young children.The NYPD said Taylor was wanted for questioning in the death of 37-year-old Theresa Gregg, a Brooklyn mom and officer with the city’s Department of Homeless Services.This is a developing story. Stay tuned to NEWS10 for updates.

Saratoga County Fair announces early-bird ticket sale

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:20:21 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Saratoga County Fair has announced their return for 2023. The fair's opening day will be July 18, and they are offering an early-bird ticket sale during the month of June. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Through June 30, 1-day admission tickets are on sale for $10, while everyday passes are currently being offered for $35. The fair will also be providing free parking. The annual festival features a variety of events, rides, animal shows, tractor pulls, and treats. The event will run from July 18 through July 23 at the Saratoga County Fairgrounds & Expo Center, located at 162 Prospect Street, Ballston Spa, NY. Carnival opens at Viaport Mall in Rotterdam Discounted tickets are available for purchase online.

One arrested after domestic dispute in Fort Edward

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:20:21 GMT

FORD EDWARD, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Washington County Sheriff's Office announced that one individual was arrested following an investigation into a domestic dispute on May 28. Jessica M. Abreu, 28, was charged with second-degree harassment, third-degree robbery, aggravated family offense, fourth-degree criminal mischief, and two counts of endangering the welfare of a child. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! According to police, Abreu was involved in a dispute with a female acquaintance. There were two children present at the scene.Abreu allegedly pushed the female against a wall and forcefully stole their cell phone. Abreu then damaged the cell phone and left the residence. Police located Abreu shortly after. Abreu was arraigned and released on their own recognizance.

Capital Region Heart Walk and Run being held in Albany

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:20:21 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The American Heart Association is hosting the Capital Region Heart Walk and Run. The event is scheduled for Sunday, June 4. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The Walk and Run will take place at the W. Averell Harriman State Office Building Campus, located at 1220 Washington Ave, Albany, NY. The day will feature hands-only CPR training, blood pressure screenings, first-hand accounts from people affected by heart disease as well as the walk itself. Below is the full itinerary for the event: 2023 Walk and Run Schedule 7 a.m. Run registration8 a.m. 5K run begins9 a.m. Walk activities start10:15 a.m. Heart Walk program begins10:45 a.m. Heart Walk kicks off High fire risk across New York due to dry weather To register or donate, visit Capital Region Heart Walk.

DOJ won't file charges in Pence document case

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:20:21 GMT

The Justice Department has concluded its investigation into former Vice President Pence’s handling of classified materials after a few sensitive documents were found at his home and will not bring charges, according to a source familiar with the matter.News that the case has wrapped up comes days before Pence is expected to announce he is running for president in 2024.The Department of Justice did not respond to a request for comment.Since January, the department has been looking into Pence’s handling of classified documents after leaving office in 2021, after a small number of documents with classified markings were found at the former vice president’s Indiana home. Pence was not aware the documents were there, his lawyer said, and the former vice president’s team alerted federal officials once the documents were found.The FBI in February searched Pence's home and found one additional document with classified markings. Federal agents searched Pence’s offices in Washington, D.C., la...

Illinois State Fair concert box office now open

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:20:21 GMT

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- The Illinois State Fair is just over two months away, and now you can finally buy grandstand tickets in-person. The box office will be open Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Some of the performances include Old Dominion, Alanis Morissette, and Tim Mcgraw.The 2023 Illinois state fair runs from August 10th through August 20th. Learn more and purchase tickets here.

These companies are giving away free donuts for National Donut Day

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:20:21 GMT

The end of the workweek will be a bit sweeter since many donut shops and bakeries in California will offer deals to celebrate National Donut Day.Here are some of the deals restaurants are offering this year: The nation’s best doughnut shop is in California, according to Yelp Krispy KremeThe national donut chain will be giving out donuts for free on Friday. Guests can receive their free donut when they visit in-store or through the drive-thru. No purchase is necessary to receive the free treat, but it is limited to one per guest.The free donut promotion will only be available on Friday.Dunkin'Participating locations will be giving away free donuts with a drink purchase, according to the chain’s Instagram account. Specialty donuts, fancies and espresso shots aren’t eligible for the promotion.Randy’s DonutsThe Inglewood-based donut shop will give out free classic doughnuts until noon, or while supplies last, to celebrate National Donut Day.Duck DonutsDuck Donuts will give out free Ci...

Encino nurses call for safety precautions after 3 stabbed last year

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:20:21 GMT

Saturday marks a year since two nurses and a doctor were stabbed at Encino Hospital Medical Center, but hospital employees say more needs to be done to protect them.The nurses' union, SEIU Local 121RN, held a press conference Friday to call for more safety measures like security guards and metal detectors, the Los Angeles Daily News reported. The union says in the 364 days since the then 35-year-old Ashkan Amirsoleymani allegedly stabbed hospital employees and then barricaded himself in the facility, nurses were promised more security and support.“Even before the attack on our emergency department, nurses were calling for more security,” Gloria Mateos, an emergency room nurse at the hospital, told the Daily News. “That incident should have woken them up.”In a statement to KTLA, a hospital spokesperson said "Encino Hospital Medical Center is committed to making our hospital a safe place for care." Man charged with stabbing 2 nurses, doctor at Encino hospital: DA The statement, whic...

Federal Court to hear challenge over Prince Harry's U.S. Visa following drug use admission

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:20:21 GMT

Could Prince Harry have his U.S. Visa revoked? A federal court hearing is coming up to decide that.The Heritage Foundation has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, to see if rules were followed in granting the prince his Visa.The foundation is identified as “an American conservative think tank based in Washington D.C.”The move comes after the Duke of Sussex revealed in his memoir “Spare” that he had used drugs at one time.“Widespread and continuous media coverage has surfaced the question of whether DHS properly admitted the Duke of Sussex in light of the fact that he has publicly admitted to the essential elements of a number of drug offenses in both the United States and abroad,” court documents obtained by CBS News read. “United States law generally renders such a person inadmissible for entry to the United States. Intense media coverage has also surfaced the question of whether DHS may have improperly granted the Duke of Sussex a waiver to enter the ...

Seth Taube: Mental Health Awareness Can’t Be Relegated to a Month

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:20:21 GMT

Image Credit: Seth TaubeWith Mental Health Awareness Month now coming to an end, most brands, media outlets, and politicians are getting ready to shift their focus to other topics they see as trending. However, with 1 in every 3 adults showing symptoms of anxiety or depressive disorders, mental health advocates like Seth Taube are calling for a change in the narrative.“With over 1 billion people suffering from mental disorders at any given time, mental health can no longer be relegated to a designated month,” says Taube, a well-known entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist. “We are facing an unprecedented mental health crisis that we were not only unprepared for but that many people seem to actively underestimate.”Starting with the global COVID-19 pandemic and continuing with the economic uncertainty caused by events like the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the generative AI craze, the past 4 years have been especially difficult for people all over the world. The cumulative impac...