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Colorado Polling Institute releases data on public concerns

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:38:25 GMT

DENVER (KDVR) -- The Colorado Polling Institute just released new survey findings Tuesday. Pollsters surveyed a bipartisan group of likely voters across the state. Some said the results are on par with what state lawmakers have been working on. Others say the poll spotlights where they need to work harder. Who will be on Colorado’s 2024 presidential primary ballots? For many, the CPI poll highlights what they feel about Colorado: living and staying housed in Colorado is getting unaffordable."This complaint is across the state that it is just very expensive to be in this state right now and it's getting worse," said FOX31 political analyst Michael Fields.Both of FOX31's political analysts said they were not surprised to see what people who took the CPI survey said were their top priorities."Colorado obviously has become more expensive and everybody knows that, but we've become more expensive faster than other parts of the country," said FOX31 political analyst Andy Boian.The Instit...

Andre Braugher, Emmy-winning actor who starred in 'Homicide' and 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine,' dies at 61

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:38:25 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Andre Braugher, the Emmy-winning actor best known for his roles on the series “Homicide: Life on The Street” and “Brooklyn 99,” died Monday at age 61.Braugher's publicist Jennifer Allen told The Associated Press the actor died after a short illness.The Chicago-born actor had his breakthrough role in 1989's “Glory,” starring alongside Morgan Freeman and Denzel Washington, who won an Oscar for the film about an all-Black army regiment during the the Civil War.Despite the part, he told The Associated Press in 2019 that he struggled to find work in a Hollywood where roles for African American actors were “few and far between. Period.”But he would establish himself with the role of Det. Frank Pembleton, which he would play for seven seasons in “Homicide: Life on the Street,” a gritty police drama on NBC based on a book by David Simon, who would go on to create “The Wire.”He would win his first career Emmy for the role, taking the trophy for lead actor in a drama series...

Night Swim Rooftop Bar offers more than just drinks, music, food but also spectacular poolside views of downtown Miami

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:38:25 GMT

Drinks in the sky is totally a SoFlo vibe and a new roof-top bar is offering just that.This new Miami hotspot is taking its guests to the heights of downtown where a poolside oasis offers more than just a refreshing dip.Unlike like the frightening movie “Night Swim,” this pool at the Citizen M Hotel is ghost-free.But it’s more than just a pool, it’s a rooftop bar also called Night Swim.And there is no shortage of good times.Brice Jones: “What we focus on is happy hour, innovative programming with DJs and talent and comedy shows and ways to really enjoy this place, whether it be before dinner, after dinner, and into the late hours of the night.”Sitting in the heart of downtown Miami, the poolside bar offers guests a cool place to chill.Brice Jones: “We thought long and hard about what made this rooftop special across the street from the Kaseya center. It has all the opportunity in the world to be one of the best rooftop bars in Miami.”T...

Andre Braugher, star of ‘Brooklyn Nine-Nine’ and ‘Homicide: Life On The Street,’ dies at age 61

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:38:25 GMT

(CNN) — Andre Braugher, an intense actor who won an Emmy for “Homicide: Life on the Street” and demonstrated his range in the comedy series “Brooklyn Nine-Nine,” died at age 61 Monday due to a brief illness, his publicist Jennifer Allen told CNN.Braugher amassed dozens of credits in movies and television after a stunning debut as a sensitive soldier in the 1989 film “Glory,” about a unit of Black soldiers during the Civil War.He followed that by playing baseball great Jackie Robinson in the TV movie “The Court-Martial of Jackie Robinson” before landing his featured role in “Homicide,” an adaptation of David Simon’s book about Baltimore detectives, and winning a pair of Emmys for the NBC series as detective Frank Pemberton.Braugher remained much in demand after that series, co-starring in the thriller “Primal Fear,” as well as director Spike Lee’s “Get on the Bus” and the sci-fi thriller “Frequency” before starring in his own series, “Gideon’s Crossing,” as a brilliant oncologist who...

Salem police, DCF investigating after three-year-old boy wanders away from daycare

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:38:25 GMT

An investigation is continuing this week after Salem police said a three-year-old boy wandered away from a local daycare. Salem police in a statement said officers responded late last Friday morning after a US Postal Service employee reported finding the child walking along in the area of Palmer Street. Police said the child was wearing a long sleeved shirt, sweatpants and only socks on his feet. The postal worker, police said, “kept him safe” and called police.Salem police said medical crews responded to the scene and later took the child to a hospital for evaluation as a precaution. While crews remained on scene, Salem police said officers “were approached by staff from the Salem Community Childcare Inc.” who said they were looking for a child who had been in their care. A subsequent investigation, police said, showed the child in this case was the same child from Salem Community Childcare, adding that he appeared to have opened the door to his daycare around 10:45 ...

Surveillance video shows Northeastern University police cruiser hit pedestrian in Boston

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:38:25 GMT

Newly-released surveillance video shows the moment a Northeastern university police cruiser hit a pedestrian in Boston earlier this year. The incident happened in July at the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and Melnea Cass Boulevard. In new video, a woman can be seen being knocked over by the impact. She was subsequently taken to Boston Medical Center for treatment. Police said the vehicle was being driven by a mechanic at the time of the crash — not an officer.

Matt Damon, Casey Affleck spotted filming movie at Boston City Hall

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:38:25 GMT

A movie set took over Boston City Hall Tuesday as Matt Damon and Casey Affleck were back in town shooting scenes for their film “The Instigators.” The pair were seen standing side by side wearing firefighter gear through the day. After shooting wrapped, Casey spoke to 7NEWS, saying “There’s nowhere I’d rather work than in Boston.” “I love it,” he said.The Instigators follows two crooks who go on the run with their therapist when a robbery goes wrong.Since filming started earlier this year, Affleck and Damon have been spotted in several locations both within Boston and in other area communities. Speaking this week, Affleck said he knows much of the crew working on this project, adding “I just love being home.” “I’m sure glad that they made the tax credit permanent and movies are going to keep coming here and maybe I get to keep working and keep coming back here,” he said, referencing state legislation aimed at attracting Hollywood projects to Massachusetts. “It’s nice.”Damo...

Celtics overcome ugly start, finish off Cavs with late surge to stay unbeaten at home

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:38:25 GMT

As the Celtics headed into a unique week that included a pair of two-game series, Joe Mazzulla wanted to treat the stretch with a playoff mindset.On Tuesday night, they showed the killer instinct that has been a missing link that they’ve been missing over recent postseasons.After a rare break that included three days off, the Celtics looked out of sorts in an ugly start. They trailed by as many as 15 in the first quarter as missed shots and turnovers piled up. But like they have more often than not this season, they responded. Shots finally started going down and with the game on the balance in a back-and-forth, playoff-like battle, they struck late as they pulled away for a 120-113 victory over the Cavaliers.Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown each scored 25 points and Kristaps Porzingis added 17 – including 15 in the second half – as all five starters scored in double figures for the Celtics, who improved to 11-0 at home this season with the victory.The game featured nine lead changes, ...

Andre Braugher, Emmy-winning actor who starred in 'Brooklyn Nine-Nine,' dies at 61

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:38:25 GMT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Andre Braugher, the Emmy-winning actor best known for his roles on the series “Homicide: Life on The Street” and “Brooklyn 99,” died Monday at age 61.Braugher's publicist Jennifer Allen confirmed his death to the trade publication Variety.The Chicago-born actor had his breakthrough role in 1989's “Glory,” starring alongside Morgan Freeman and Denzel Washington, who won an Oscar for the film about an all-Black army regiment during the Civil War. Mama June says daughter Anna ‘Chickadee’ Cardwell has died at 29 Despite the part, he told The Associated Press in 2019 that he struggled to find work in a Hollywood where roles for African American actors were “few and far between. Period.”Andre Braugher attends NBC's Comedy Starts Here at NeueHouse Hollywood on September 16, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Rodin Eckenroth/FilmMagic)But he would establish himself with the role of Det. Frank Pembleton, which he would play for seven seasons in “Homicide: Life on...

Matthews stays hot as Maple Leafs overpower Rangers with 7-3 win

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:38:25 GMT

Auston Matthews had two goals and four points as the Toronto Maple Leafs used a goal-scoring onslaught to beat the New York Rangers 7-3 in the Big Apple on Tuesday night. Matthews became the first player to reach and surpass the 20-goal mark this season. The talented centre added two assists on the night. Mitch Marner had two goals of his own, with Calle Jarnkrok, David Kampf and Conor Timmins also scoring for Toronto. It’s the second time this season the Maple Leafs have scored seven goals in a game, with the other dating back to Oct. 14, when the Buds beat the Minnesota Wild 7-4. Talk about some Marner and Matthews magic. ????‍???? pic.twitter.com/hbkNt36WDo— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) December 13, 2023Toronto got out to an early 2-0 lead thanks to goals from Matthews and Timmins. After Blake Wheeler answered for the Rangers, the Maple Leafs would respond with two goals from Jarnkrok and Marner. The Rangers wouldn’t go down without a fight, as Mika Zibanejad a...