Rallying in solidarity for peace

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:17:57 GMT

Rallying in solidarity for peace ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — As the conflict continues between Israel and Hamas, the violence has sparked protests and rallies across the country in support of both sides. In New York City, Governor Hochul spoke at a rally protesting against the violence happening to Israeli civilians by the militant group Hamas while also saying that anti-semitism should not be tolerated.“I stand here to tell you that New Yorkers will never tolerate evil,” Governor Hochul said. “Whether it’s committed here in our homeland or Israel, we will never, ever tolerate evil.” Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! In Albany, dozens rallied in solidarity for Palestine while also protesting against the violence and any prejudiced behavior.“I wanna make it crystal clear though that we are condemning the war crimes that are being committed on both sides,” Tom Ellis, Member of the Palestinian Rights Committee, said. “There is no excuse ever for massacring civilians, a...

Former Colorado resident sentenced to three months for U.S. Capitol riot

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:17:57 GMT

Former Colorado resident sentenced to three months for U.S. Capitol riot A former Broomfield resident was sentenced to three months in prison and three years of probation for destruction of government property after he entered the U.S. Capitol building during the Jan. 6, 2021 riot in Washington, D.C. and helped break down an office door.Isaiah Farnsworth, 44, was sentenced in U.S. District Court on Sept. 8 after pleading guilty earlier this year, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia.Farnsworth, who now lives in McDonald, Tennessee, traveled from Broomfield to Washington, D.C., on Jan. 6, 2021 to protest the 2020 Electoral College vote, according to a news release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office.Former Broomfield resident Isaiah Farnsworth was sentenced to three months in prison for the destruction of government property during the Jan. 6, 2021 riot at the U.S. Capitol. Investigators obtained surveillance videos and social media posts of Farnsworth at the Capitol. (U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia)B...

Broncos’ pass protection issues re-emerged against New York Jets. With Chiefs’ Chris Jones next, improvement must come fast.

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:17:57 GMT

Broncos’ pass protection issues re-emerged against New York Jets. With Chiefs’ Chris Jones next, improvement must come fast. Down eight and desperately in need of something positive to happen after the New York Jets scored 13 straight points to start the second half, the Broncos got the ball back at their 25-yard line on their first drive of the fourth quarter.In front of them was an opportunity to retake momentum in a game that had suddenly gotten away from them Sunday afternoon at Empower Field.Instead, they moved backward.Jets defensive end Bryce Huff maneuvered past right tackle Mike McGlinchey with a two-handed swim move before sacking quarterback Russell Wilson for a 6-yard loss. On the next play, Wilson couldn’t find anyone downfield, and had to dump the ball off to wide receiver Jerry Jeudy for a 2-yard gain. Facing third-and-14 after that, Jets edge rusher Jermaine Johnson chased Wilson from behind then knocked the ball loose before it rolled out of bounds.Three plays, 2 yards lost and both edges of the Broncos’ offensive front exposed.The pass protection issues that plagued Denver in a los...

Anti-Semitic flyers appear across Orange County community

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:17:57 GMT

Anti-Semitic flyers appear across Orange County community Anti-Semitic flyers were discovered in an Orange County community as the deadly attack by Hamas militants on Israel continues overseas.Residents in the city of Orange discovered the anti-Semitic flyers dispersed across their neighborhood and vehicles on Tuesday morning.Some of the flyers could still be seen on cars parked near Harwood Street and Chapman Avenue.“It's very disturbing,” said Kari Ratkevich, an Orange resident. “Someone is placing propaganda like this on our cars. It doesn't belong here and it doesn't belong in America.”The flyer features a headline saying, “Jews wage war on American freedoms!” while taking aim at the Anti-Defamation League, an anti-hate organization fighting anti-Semitism. The flyer then encourages the public to join a local nationalist group.Anti-semitic flyers were discovered in the city of Orange on Oct. 10, 2023. (KTLA)Anti-semitic flyers were discovered in the city of Orange on Oct. 10, 2023. (KTLA)Anti-semitic flyers were discovered in the city o...

L.A. Metro awarded $38M grant for construction project at dangerous crossing

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:17:57 GMT

L.A. Metro awarded $38M grant for construction project at dangerous crossing The Federal Railroad Administration has awarded millions to L.A. Metro to help cover the costs of a grade separation project at one of the most dangerous crossings in Los Angeles County.The $38.3 million grant will be put toward Metro's plans to construct a grade separation at Doran Street and San Fernando Road in Glendale.That railroad crossing has one of the highest numbers of safety-related incidents in Los Angeles County, including dozens of incidents involving vehicles, pedestrians and bicycles, according to the State of California.A grade separation is a roadway that is “re-aligned over or under a railway to eliminate hazards," according to the California High-Speed Rail Authority. As many as 90 trains per day use the tracks in the area and that number is expected to rise significantly in the coming years. That same same corridor will be used by the California High-Speed Rail when it begins operation in the Los Angeles region by as early as 2033, and officials said as many as ...

Hayward woman killed, children injured in crash on Industrial Boulevard

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:17:57 GMT

Hayward woman killed, children injured in crash on Industrial Boulevard (KRON) -- A deadly collision unfolded in Hayward Monday night and children were among the victims injured, police said. A pickup truck and sedan crashed at 8:53 p.m. Monday at the intersection of Industrial Boulevard and Hesperian Boulevard.Police said the pickup truck was driven by a 46-year-old Modesto man. The Hayward Police Department stated, "The man was cooperative and did not sustain injuries related to the collision."A family was inside the sedan, including a 39-year-old Hayward woman who suffered fatal injuries. She was pronounced dead at a hospital.Two girls, ages 3 and 9, were riding in the sedan's backseat. The girls suffered non-life-threatening injuries and were rushed to a nearby hospital, investigators said. The sedan was driven by a 36-year-old Hayward man, according to police. The Hayward Police Department did not immediately release the crash victims' names. Investigators did not say what caused the crash, nor which driver may have been at fault. "This is an ongoi...

Couple found guilty of killing infant son at Richmond hotel

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:17:57 GMT

Couple found guilty of killing infant son at Richmond hotel (KRON) -- A man and a woman were found guilty on Monday of killing their infant son at a Richmond hotel, the Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office announced. The 5-week-old boy died on Feb. 4, 2021. Rayray Andrederral Darn, 38, and Marilyn Northington, 31, are both facing 25 years to life in prison. KRON4 previously reported that the couple is from Richmond. One dead in East Oakland shooting On the day of the boy's death, an employee of the Marriott Courtyard Hotel called Richmond police after seeing Darn and Northington running out of their room with an unresponsive baby, the DA's office said.Officers went to the hospital after being told that there was an infant in the emergency room who was not breathing. The DA's office said a later investigation confirmed the boy died from injuries caused by his parents. He suffered a broken femur, burn marks on his face and body, broken ribs, a skull fracture, and bleeding inside his skull. He also suffered from malnutrition and de...

Zion Williamson makes first appearance in an NBA game since injuring right hamstring last Jan. 2

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:17:57 GMT

Zion Williamson makes first appearance in an NBA game since injuring right hamstring last Jan. 2 NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Zion Williamson had 12 points, five rebounds and five assists in 16 minutes during the Orlando Magic’s 122-105 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans in the preseason opener for both clubs on Tuesday night.It was Williamson’s first appearance in a game since he injured his right hamstring in Philadelphia last Jan. 2. After missing his first two shots, he scored his first points on a crowd-pleasing, two-handed dunk. He later added a 13-foot running floater, a short turnaround and a layup to go with four free throws.The Orlando starters played the first few minutes of the second half. Wendell Carter Jr. finished with 18 points in 19 minutes. Paolo Banchero scored 12, highlighted by his driving, one-handed dunk between Williamson and Pelicans center Jonas Valanciunas. Banchero also grabbed six rebounds in 20 minutes.Eleventh overall pick Jett Howard (Michigan coach Juwan Howard’s son) scored eight points for the Magic, and No. 6 Anthony Black added two poi...

Fairfax Co. considers renaming W.T. Woodson High School

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:17:57 GMT

Fairfax Co. considers renaming W.T. Woodson High School Fairfax County Public Schools is scheduled to vote Thursday night on whether to move forward with a plan to rename W.T. Woodson High School in Fairfax, Virginia.The school is named after Wilbert Tucker Woodson, the second-longest serving superintendent in the school system, the county said. He worked in the county from 1929 until 1961. However, he opposed desegregation as evidenced by remarks in historical documents, prompting community members to encourage Virginia’s largest school system to rename the high school.In a letter to a school board member in 1959, W.T. Woodson said the “order to desegregate schools is highly improper and infringes on human rights.” FFXNow first reported the details of the letter. Last month, seven school board members sponsored a request to begin the process of changing the name, and to consider naming the school after Dr. Carter G. Woodson, who worked to inform the public about the role of African Americans in U.S. history. At a publi...

Michigan coach Juwan Howard, in recovery mode, has a heart surgery friend in Nebraska’s Fred Hoiberg

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:17:57 GMT

Michigan coach Juwan Howard, in recovery mode, has a heart surgery friend in Nebraska’s Fred Hoiberg MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The college basketball coaching fraternity runs deep, a collegiality among competitors that’s stronger than in most other sports.Here’s yet another example: Nebraska head coach Fred Hoiberg recently connected with his Michigan counterpart, Juwan Howard, to offer advice and encouragement while Howard recovers from Sept. 15 heart surgery to remove an aortic aneurysm and repair his aortic valve.“We had the exact same procedure,” said Hoiberg, whose 10-year NBA playing career ended suddenly in 2005 when his defect was discovered. “I just told him, ‘I’m here for you if you have any questions.’ I know that recovery’s a bear. It’s really tough to come back from.”Howard’s conditions were identified following a routine medical check. Michigan announced last month that Howard was expected to fully recover in six to 12 weeks and could return to the court in four to six weeks. Assistant coach Saddi Washington, who represented the Wolverines at Big Ten Media Day in...