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'She's a warrior': Woman shoved into moving NYC subway train paralyzed

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:58:23 GMT

UPPER EAST SIDE, Manhattan (WPIX) - A 35-year-old woman who was shoved into a moving subway train on Sunday is paralyzed from the neck down and could die from her injuries, prosecutors said Wednesday. The victim, Emine, was on her way to work when Kamal Semrade, 39, allegedly came up from behind and grabbed her with both hands before shoving her head into a departing E train at the Lexington Avenue–63rd Street station, authorities said. The woman hit the train with her face and head before landing on the platform, leaving her instantly paralyzed, prosecutors said. She suffered a spinal fracture, ruptured blood vessels, and broken fingers, and remained hospitalized in critical condition, officials said. 2 NYPD officers struck by hit-and-run driver during traffic stop in Manhattan: police “She is still recovering from her surgery from the day of the incident. She’s hanging in there. We are doing our best to keep her spirits high," Emine's husband, Ferdi Ozsoy, told Nexsta...

Iconic 'Brady Bunch' house heads to market after major renovations

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:58:23 GMT

(KTLA) - The famous home of Mike, Carol, Marcia, Jan, Cindy, Greg, Peter, Bobby, Alice the housekeeper, and Tiger the dog is headed to market. Yes, the original home from the "Brady Bunch" can be yours, and it will look just like you remember it.The home, which is located in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Studio City, was originally just used for exterior shots in the original 1970s classic television series. But in 2019, HGTV, the popular real estate and home improvement reality channel, began renovating the property to revamp the interior to be series-accurate. The Studio City home featured in the "The Brady Bunch" is officially headed to market following renovations by HGTV. (Photo courtesy: Anthony Barcelo)The project was chronicled in HGTV's "A Very Brady Renovation," hosted by Drew and Jonathan Scott, aka the Property Brothers, who worked on the renovations alongside the actors who portrayed the six Brady kids in the original series.HGTV purchased the home back in 2018 to the...

Teen dies during apparent social media stunt on bridge, Los Angeles police say

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:58:23 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A 17-year-old boy fell to his death this weekend while climbing a Los Angeles bridge in an apparent social media stunt, police said.Police were sent to the 6th Street Viaduct around 2 a.m. Saturday and found the boy, who was pronounced dead at a hospital. His name wasn't immediately released.The teen slipped and fell “when climbing upon one of the arches, in order to post, apparently, a social media broadcast,” Police Chief Michel Moore said Tuesday during a meeting of the Los Angeles Police Commission.The bridge opened last July. The $588-million span, which replaced an 84-year-old Art Deco span, runs 3,500 feet (1,066.80 meters) over the concrete-lined Los Angeles River and connects downtown to the historic Eastside. Frontier Airlines confirms gate agent ‘incentive’ for baggage fees after viral TikToks The bridge, which has thousands of LED lights and views of LA's skyline, is the largest and most expensive span ever built in the city. It was designed to becom...

Biden, Obama mark passing of music icon Tina Turner

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:58:23 GMT

A sitting President and one former marked the passing of iconic singer Tina Turner, who died on Wednesday following a long illness. Dubbed the 'Queen of Rock 'n' Roll,' Turner was 83. In a White House statement, President Joe Biden called Turner a "once-in-a-generation talent that changed American music forever." Iconic rock and soul singer Tina Turner dies "Tina’s personal strength was remarkable," Biden added. "Overcoming adversity, and even abuse, she built a career for the ages and a life and legacy that were entirely hers."Former President Barack Obama took to Twitter to share his condolences, saying, "Tina Turner was raw. She was powerful. She was unstoppable. And she was unapologetically herself—speaking and singing her truth through joy and pain; triumph and tragedy."  PHOTOS: Remembering Tina Turner, ‘Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll’ The 83-year-old singer died at her home in Küsnacht, near Zurich, Switzerland, after a “long illness,” according to Bernard Doherty of London’s LD ...

Houston man arrested in Fayette County after road rage incident

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:58:23 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — On Monday, the Fayette County Sheriff’s Office reported a Houston man was arrested on multiple charges after a road rage incident Sunday on Interstate 10.Deputies responded to a call involving a vehicle reportedly shooting a handgun out the window. The vehicle was found and pulled over, according to the sheriff’s office.“The occupants, two males and a woman traveling with a small child, at first denied any involvement in any shooting or weapons being in the vehicle,” FCSO said.Deputies found a 9mm handgun in the backseat of the vehicle, according to FCSO, as well as marijuana.“When confronted with the findings, the driver admitted to firing the handgun out the window after being cut off by a couple of motorists,” FCSO said.The driver was identified as 35-year-old Charlie Ray Sheppard Jr., of Houston.According to the sheriff’s office, the driver was found to be prohibited from possessing a firearm due to being a convicted felon.FCSO said the driver was arrested and ch...

Via Aquarium octopus gets new name, introduces turtle petting tank

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:58:23 GMT

ROTTERDAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Via Aquarium has welcomed a new addition to their tanks, and locals had the chance earlier this week to name the new octopus. The votes are in, and the Capital Region has chosen the name Kraken.Kraken joins the aquarium's dozens of other exhibits, which include stingray feeds, reptile shows, and a turtle petting tank. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! "This weekend, we got our first ever turtle touch tank," Hunter Werner with Via Aquarium said. "You will be able to pet three turtles -- Sunshine, Squirtle and Shelly -- it's the first time we have ever done it. It's going to be really exciting."The aquarium is also honoring veterans on Memorial Day. All veterans will be able to enjoy the aquarium for free on Monday.

Applications open for next round of COVID relief funds

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:58:23 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Albany County officials have opened applications for the next round of federal COVID relief funds. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The county plans to spend about $5 million on economic recovery, including job training, small business support and more. Applications can be found on the county website and are due at the end of June.The county received a total of $59 million in two different installments. Leaders have already allocated $25 million dollars focused on affordable housing, small businesses and tourism.

Push to finalize changes to Medicare Wage Index payments

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:58:23 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Local hospital leaders called on the federal government to finalize proposed changes to the Medicare Wage Index. The index determines how much federal funding is given to hospitals for labor costs when they treat Medicare patients.At 86 cents on the dollar, Capital Region hospitals are currently paid less than the national average, but a proposed rule change would increase payments by 43 percent. With the proposed changes, local hospitals could see nearly $1 billion in additional payments every single year. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Supporters said the additional funding could help hospitals address staff shortages and financial problems in the aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic."We can move forward with more flexibility and more certainty, continuing to grow our workforce, managing the rising expenses, and providing our communities with the care that they expect, and they, in fact, deserv...

Rockies’ closer Pierce Johnson relying on poise to stay perfect in save situations

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:58:23 GMT

When things have gotten dicey in the ninth, Pierce Johnson’s cool head has prevailed. The Rockies have been the beneficiaries.The Denver native and graduate of Faith Christian High School locked down his 10th save in 10 chances Tuesday night in the Rockies’ 5-4 win over the Marlins at Coors Field. Johnson’s 10 saves were tied for third-most in the National League entering Wednesday’s play, and he was one of just four major-league pitchers, with at least 10 save opportunities, to have not blown a save.He hasn’t always been dominant and he’s had to play traffic cop more than he would like, but, so far, he’s made pitches when he’s had to.“I’ve had a lot of experience with traffic, whether that’s good or bad,” Johnson said with a laugh. “When I was in San Diego in 2020-21, I was the fireman. I’d come in when the starter got in early trouble and that was always kind of my spot to come in. So I’ve ha...

Runaway horse rescued by police in Burbank caught on video

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:58:23 GMT

A riderless, but saddled horse named Oreo, discovered grazing on the front lawn of a Burbank home, was returned by a police officer who was able to ride the horse back to its owner, officials announced on Wednesday.  Officers with the Burbank Police Department responded to calls of the runaway horse near the intersection of Riverside Drive and Mariposa Street at around 12:30 a.m. on May 23. Video of the incident shows an officer riding the horse at quick trot out of the home’s front yard and down Main Street. A resident called police after spotting the horse “running frantically down the street with a saddle,” making her fear the horse’s rider might have fallen off and gotten injured, Burbank police officials told KTLA.  At the scene, officers spotted the saddled horse feeding on a resident’s grass and noticed the animal did not have a bridle attached.  “Burbank Police Officer Nicholas Moreno grew up around horses and calmly mounted the animal,” police ...