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The Person Behind the Protests: Lexis Figuereo in his own words

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:02 GMT

SARATOGA, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Whether you’ve seen him protesting police brutality or raising his concerns at city council, Saratoga Black Lives Matter Leader Lexis Figuereo doesn’t shy away from controversy. For years, the local movement's co-founder has been the subject of headlines and clips passed around online showing BLM blocking streets, facing arrest, and refusing to be silenced at city council meetings. However, Figuereo says what people see in a 30 second social media clip can’t begin to tell his story."They want to paint me as a demon, a monster. They label me as a terrorist, because if they had to see me as I am—a dedicated father and a member of this community just like them—they might actually have to take what I say seriously," Figuereo says during a lengthy interview with NEWS10's Mikhaela Singleton."Most people who make judgments on me and my group or any of us don’t actually know us. They’ve actually told us that we are not from Saratoga, we didn’t go to school here, w...

New law aims to help protect against gift card scams

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:02 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A new state law aiming to protect consumers from gift card scams will go into effect this summer. New York Secretary of State Robert Rodriquez was at the Price Chopper supermarket in Clifton Park to announce that by June 20, all state businesses selling gift cards must have clear signage warning shoppers about scam risks."Having it right here when you're making a decision or at the register provides another layer for us to address the misuse of gift cards," Sec. Rodriguez said. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The most recent figures from the New York Department of State report that, last year, over 65,000 consumers made gift card scam complaints to the Federal Trade Commission, adding up to $228 million in losses.So what is the state doing to catch these scammers? Rodriquez said reporting scams are key in helping the state find fraudsters using their Division of Consumer Protection."Oftentimes, we l...

Keeping riders safe as Americade returns

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:02 GMT

LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (NEWS10) — For the 40th year, thousands of motorcyclists will pack the streets of Lake George for Americade this weekend. Director, Christian Dutcher, said while the event is in town, it's more important than ever to look out for bikes, and drive safely. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! He's also hosting several events to make motorcyclists feel more comfortable. "Basic or advanced riders can all get better at Americade," he said.Something New York State Motorcycle Safety Program Director Brandi Behling is passionate about. "We always suggest for everyone to get a safety course in, whether they're new or old at it," said Behling. "Take the safety course. It improves your skills, which may save your life." Wearable airbags? 2023 Motorcycle & Safety gear options Behling also said it's important for riders to keep their head on a swivel. "Wear all your gear, watch all the way around you, have a 360," sh...

Teen arrested in St. Louis shooting death of teen playing video games

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:02 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A teenager is behind bars in the shooting death of another teenager who was killed Monday in St. Louis while he was playing video games. Prosecutors have charged Marshean Barnett, 19, with first-degree murder and armed criminal action in the case. Barnett is accused in the shooting death of Derrick Johnson, 19, of University City. New hydrogen hub in Wentzville raises concern for residents  The shooting happened around 4 p.m. Monday in the 4900 block of Leahy Avenue in the Mark Twain neighborhood. Investigators say Johnson was playing video games in the home with someone when someone unknown to him entered the home and shot him. Police have not yet disclosed any potential motives. The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department is investigating the case.

Novak Djokovic tries to put issue of Kosovo comments behind him at French Open

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:02 GMT

By HOWARD FENDRICH (AP Tennis Writer)PARIS (AP) — Novak Djokovic sure seemed like someone ready to move on from the latest non-tennis issue he’s been involved in during a Grand Slam tournament. Criticized after his previous match for comments about clashes in northern Kosovo between ethnic Serbs and NATO-led peacekeepers, the 22-time major champion stayed away from political matters on Wednesday night. When his 7-6 (2), 6-0, 6-3 victory over Marton Fucsovics in the second round of the French Open ended, Djokovic, a 36-year-old from Serbia, wrote on the lens of a TV camera — a custom at more and more tennis tournaments — and kept it simple, with an autograph and a smiley face. It was quite different from what happened after his win Monday, when Djokovic drew attention for writing in Serbian, “Kosovo is the heart of Serbia. Stop the violence,” and then speaking out about the matter at a news conference with reporters from his home country.That drew ...

Rockies podcast: Which Colorado players are tradable, Kris Bryant’s underproduction, Ezequiel Tovar’s promise

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:02 GMT

In this edition of the On The Rox podcast presented by BetSafe Colorado, Denver Post sportswriters Kyle Newman and Patrick Saunders break down the Rockies players who GM Bill Schmidt should consider trading ahead of the August 1 deadline.Plus, breaking down Kris Bryant’s underproduction in his second season as the top-paid player in LoDo and the promise of rookie shortstop Ezequiel Tovar in a packed show.Subscribe to the podcastSoundCloud | iTunes | Stitcher | RSSRelated ArticlesColorado Rockies | Rockies podcast: Colorado on surge despite seeing Antonio Senzatela injured Colorado Rockies | Rockies podcast: German Marquez’s injury continues fast-track to 100 losses

Attitude at altitude: Heat coach Erik Spoelstra couldn’t care less about the 5,280 feet between Miami and Denver

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:02 GMT

Erik Spoelstra wanted nothing to do with the altitude conversation Wednesday afternoon.The first question asked of the 15th-year Miami head coach at Ball Arena ahead of the NBA Finals opener Thursday night was about playing on the Front Range with much shorter rest than an acclimated Denver team.He put zero stock into 5,280 feet.“If Denver wants to tip this thing off at the top of Everest, we’ll do that,” Spoelstra, the two-time NBA champion, said. “This thing is going to be decided between the four lines. They’ve also got to come back to Miami. If you want to make it about that, we’ll turn off the air conditioning and they’ve got to play in 90-degree humidity, sap the (crap) out of their legs.“This thing is going to be decided between those four lines, and we’ll decide it then.”Heat guard Duncan Robinson echoed his head coach’s sentiment.“I mean, we’ve played here before, so it’s not some folklore that no one has seen before,” he said. “A l...

Nuggets finally back in action after 10-day layoff: “It almost felt like we weren’t in the playoffs anymore”

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:02 GMT

Jeff Green’s long NBA Finals wait is finally, mercifully, almost over.Sure, it’s been a while since the 14-year veteran last made it this far in the playoffs — 2017-18 with Cleveland — but the past 10 days have also felt like an eternity.The Nuggets polished off their Western Conference Finals sweep of the Los Angeles Lakers on May 22 and could have finalized a matchup with Miami the next night had the Heat finished off its own sweep of Boston.Instead, the Celtics ran off three straight wins before falling in Game 7 on Monday night.The result? Green watched a whole lot of Eastern Conference Finals basketball over the past week-plus.“I told my wife when Boston won Game 6, it almost felt like – we’d been sitting so long, it almost felt like we weren’t in the playoffs anymore because the only thing we were doing was watching them,” Green said on the eve of Denver’s first Finals game. “But I watched two good teams battle and when they won, it was like, ‘now it’s time to refocus.’ ...

Actor Armie Hammer will not face sex assault charges in Los Angeles

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:02 GMT

The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office will not pursue criminal charges against actor Armie Hammer over sexual assault allegations, the D.A. Office announced Wednesday.“Sexual assault cases are often difficult to prove, which is why we assign our most experienced prosecutors to review them,” Tiffiny Blacknell, Director of Communications for D.A. George Gascón said in a statement to KTLA. “In this case, those prosecutors conducted an extremely thorough review, but determined that at this time, there is insufficient evidence to charge Mr. Hammer with a crime.”In March 2021, noted discrimination attorney Gloria Allred introduced a 24-year-old woman, who identified herself only as “Effie,” who claimed "The Social Network" and "Lone Ranger" actor raped her over the span of several hours in L.A. four years prior. ‘I thought that he was going to kill me’: Woman accuses actor Armie Hammer of rape; LAPD investigating “Effie” said she met the actor online in 2016 and their r...

Universal Studios Hollywood to celebrate 30th anniversary of 'Jurassic Park' movie

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:02 GMT

Universal Studios Hollywood will celebrate the 30th anniversary of “Jurassic Park” with new merchandise, food, and activities in June, theme park officials announced.During the weekend of June 9, fans of the original movie can see it again on the big screen at Universal Cinema AMC in CityWalk. The movie theater will show screenings of the original film for a limited time. Universal Studios Hollywood to host Pride event in June The theme park also plans to release exclusive anniversary merchandise for the anniversary. Parkgoers can get an assortment of apparel, ranging from clothing to collectible items, to commemorate the 30th anniversary. The merchandise will be available at retail locations inside the park and CityWalk.Jurassic-themed food and beverages will also be available at Jurassic Café, located next to the “Jurassic World - The Ride” in the theme park's lower lot. Guests can purchase Jurassic World-themed Boxed Water, an exclusive Jurassic Park 30th Anniversary “Wild Refr...