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FDNY veteran drowns trying to pull daughter from ocean

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:31:47 GMT

NEW YORK (WPIX) – A father who drowned Friday near Sylvania Avenue Beach in Avon-by-the-Sea, New Jersey, has been identified as FDNY firefighter Mark Batista.The FDNY said Batista, a veteran assigned to Engine Company 226 in Brooklyn, lost his life while he and his family visited the Jersey Shore. The tragic incident occurred when Batista reportedly rushed into the water 8:30 a.m. Friday when he noticed his teenage daughter struggling to swim. Dad drowns, daughter pulled from ocean at Jersey Shore beach A rescue team searched the waters for about 10 minutes before finding his daughter and pulling her from the ocean, according to police. She was rushed to an area hospital. Batista, 39, was found submerged in the water around 10 a.m. He was taken to Jersey Shore University Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead, police said.Lifeguards were not on duty when the incident happened, according to authorities, but many were seen rushing over from area beaches to help with...

$45M settlement reached in case of Randy Cox, man paralyzed in police van

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:31:47 GMT

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (WTNH) – A joint settlement of $45 million has been reached in the civil case of Richard Cox v. the City of New Haven, according to New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker.Richard “Randy” Cox was paralyzed while he was being transported in the back of a New Haven police transport van last June. Five officers were charged after failing to intervene when it became apparent he was injured. The five officers pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor charges of reckless endangerment and cruelty. Two of those officers were terminated by the New Haven Police Commission on Wednesday.All parties in the civil case participated in a settlement conference on Friday, and with the judge's assistance, agreed on a settlement of $45 million to resolve all of the claims against the city, officials said. Of the $45 million, the New Haven city insurance covers $30 million of the total settlement. The city of New Haven will pay the rest of the settlement amount."What happened to Randy Cox was unaccepta...

WATCH: Central Texas bull and fawn become furry friends

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:31:47 GMT

LLANO, Texas (KXAN) — A Llano-based KXAN viewer captured a sweet interaction between their pet bull and a fawn last week.Charlie, a two-and-a-half-year-old Brahman bull, was outside making a new furry friend, as his owners looked on. "Around lunch on [June 6] I heard a fawn while outside and I looked up to see this sweet interaction between 'Charlie' the Bull and this new baby fawn. It immediately made me think of the book 'Are You my Mother?'" the viewer wrote in an email to KXAN.

Orioles sweep Royals, 11-3, to win 4th straight and improve to 17 games over .500 for first time since July 2016

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:31:47 GMT

Gunnar Henderson has a patient approach at the plate, wisely watching for the right pitch to drive.On Sunday, fans who have been patient with the Orioles’ 21-year-old blooming star were rewarded with one of his best performances in the major leagues.Henderson — who hit just .189 through March and April but has batted over .300 for the past month, one-upped himself Sunday, totaling a career-high seven bases, including a 462-foot missile in the seventh inning. The three-run homer, the Orioles’ longest of the season, landed on Eutaw Street and provided insurance runs as the Orioles crushed the Royals, 11-3, in front of an announced crowd of 23,255.With the win, their fourth straight and first this season by more than five runs, the Orioles (41-24) improved to 17 games over .500 for the first time since July 2016.Batting leadoff for the second straight game in place of the injured Cedric Mullins, Henderson finished 3-for-5 and just a triple short of the cycle. He’...

After enduring rough patch, Twins reliever Griffin Jax bounces back

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:31:47 GMT

TORONTO — Shortly after watching Griffin Jax suffer his fourth loss in seven appearances last month, Twins manager Rocco Baldelli professed his desire to find the struggling reliever some “softer landing spots” if possible — dropping him into some lower-leverage situations to ease the pressure on him.Problem was, the Twins had been playing very close, tight games at the time and there really weren’t many opportunities for that.“If not, we’re just going to have to keep using him and relying on him to go out there and battle through it,” Baldelli said in May. “He could easily just go out there and one outing and a guy like this can solve a few things. We’ve seen that happen before, and I believe that he’s a guy that could do that.”Since that point?The reliever entered Sunday having made eight appearances since Baldelli said that. Over the course of 7 2/3 innings, he had given up just two hits and no runs while striking out 10.Opponents are hitting .080 against Jax in that period of ti...

Three arrested in connection to Washington County narcotics investigation

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:31:47 GMT

KINGSBURY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Three people have been arrested in connection to a Washington County narcotics investigation, according to police. David Henderson, 46, of New York City, Linda Marshall, 53, of Lake George, and Kristina Ray (Tatsey), 37, of Argyle, are all facing multiple charges. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! According to the Washington County Sheriff’s Office, an investigation determined that Henderson, Marshall, and Ray were allegedly involved in the sale of narcotics throughout Washington County. The investigation led to their arrest, and the three of them now face the following charges:ChargesHenderson Three counts of third-degree criminal sale of a controlled substanceThree counts of third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substanceMarshall Third-degree criminal sale of a controlled substanceThird-degree criminal possession of a controlled substanceRayFour counts of third-degree criminal sale of ...

Gioacchini nets impressive goal, CITY SC settles for 1-1 draw in FOX 2 debut

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:31:47 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The rain, rain went away just in time for St. Louis CITY SC's first home matinee, one that ends with a 1-1 draw against the LA Galaxy. Niko Gioacchini broke a scoreless tie in the 68th minute, but LA answered late and played spoiler in the franchise's first game on FOX 2 airwaves. Gioacchini scored his sixth goal of the season, launching to the left-side corner from his left leg after a fast pass from Jared Stroud. He said the tally was a matter of instincts. RELATED - St. Louis CITY SC on track for historic feat among MLS expansion teams "I knew the goal would be a little behind to the right, so I got a tight shot in," said Gioacchini. "I was thinking about winning then. On the spot, we were very happy. But at the end of the day [after a draw], you almost forget about it." It was his third goal in the last five games, and he's been a force with super striker Klauss out with a quad injury."He's been searching for that," said head coach Bradley Carnell. "He's committed...

OSHA refers investigation on Missouri teen's landfill death to child labor division

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:31:47 GMT

LEE'S SUMMIT, Mo. - The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is now investigating after a teenager was killed at a landfill Thursday morning.Police identified the teenager as 16-year-old William M. Hampton of Lee’s Summit. He was a sophomore at Lee's Summit High School, known to most there as Will. One dead, another injured in Kansas City police shooting Friday night The school's principal sent an email to students and parents Thursday night that read in part: "It is with deep sorrow that we are reporting the death of Will Hampton, a sophomore member of our Tiger Family, in a tragic accident this morning. Our thoughts and prayers are with Will’s family during this difficult time. We also offer condolences to all Lee’s Summit High School students and staff members, especially Will’s classmates, teachers and support staff."The district said there were resources available at Lee's Summit schools on Friday.Investigators said Hampton died while working at Lee's Summit Resource...

The best beach towns in Illinois

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:31:47 GMT

Summer vacation has already begun for some across the U.S., and if Memorial Day is any indication, travelers should expect a busy summer season in 2023.That weekend, largely considered the unofficial start of summer, the Transportation Security Administration screened 9.79 million people, surpassing pre-pandemic levels. And half of Americans say they will take a trip this summer, according to a survey from Deloitte, up from 46% in 2022.Trips abroad are spiking in popularity, as people try to make up for time lost during pandemic-era travel restrictions. However, as inflation makes travel more expensive, budget-conscious travelers are opting to cut costs by driving to their destinations and choosing to stay stateside. AAA expected 2 million more travelers on the road on Memorial Day weekend 2023 than on that weekend in 2022.Beach destinations are popular this year, according to a survey from vacation-rental platform Vacasa, and outdoor recreation remains a top priority. Not only are ...

Nuggets vs. Heat Game 5: Three keys to victory as Denver looks to end NBA Finals

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:31:47 GMT

It’s closing time on the 2022-23 NBA season.But whether it ends in Denver or Miami is up to the Nuggets. They’ve already proven themselves superior to the Heat while taking a 3-1 NBA Finals lead. It seems only they can get in their own way at this point.Related ArticlesDenver Nuggets | NBA Finals roundtable: Did Michael Jordan ever have better playoff run than what Nikola Jokic’s doing in 2023? Denver Nuggets | Keeler: Blind Nuggets fans see what Kendrick Perkins, Stephen A. Smith can’t. Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray destined to be NBA champions. “Watch. Just watch.” Denver Nuggets | Bruce Brown’s career-defining night comes in same city where Jim Larrañaga gave him his pregame ritual Denver Nuggets | Kiszla: While first championship will be sweet, Nuggets’ lofty ambition is to win not one, not two … Denver Nuggets | Nuggets Journal: Mike Miller saw something...