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CBS News
a day ago
- Business
- CBS News
Colorado city pays for security upgrades to some businesses along West Colfax Avenue
The City of Lakewood is paying for security upgrades to businesses along West Colfax Avenue. Business owners can apply for grants up to $5,000 as part of their West Colfax Security Enhancement pilot program Bobby Lee Black runs world world-famous Cobra Club Tattoo and piercing in the project area. "Here on Colfax... there's trouble from time to time, and it's best to have some security, and a lot of us small business owners can't afford to get the necessary security we need," Black said. Security changes that weren't in their budget are now back on the table, thanks to the grant program, he said. "We had heard about increased safety concerns from the businesses in the area, so this is one of the city's responses," said Karolina Brzozka, Economic Development Specialist with the City of Lakewood. She says businesses that fall into the project area are eligible for $5,000 up front to help pay for projects that will improve the security of the property. "Really anything that improves the safety and security of the business, anything from security cameras, security systems all the way to fencing and gates and lights and motion detectors," Brzozka said. Lakewood businesses like the Cobra Club Tattoo shop hope more of their neighbors take advantage. "The more people getting on board with the program, the more secure Colfax will become for our business owners," Black said, "It would be another level of security for us and another level of comfort." The deadline to apply for security is July 31.
Globe and Mail
2 days ago
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Reliance Global Group Schedules Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results and Business Update Conference Call
Lakewood, NJ, July 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Reliance Global Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: RELI) ('Reliance' or the 'Company'), announced today that it will host a conference call Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at 4:30 PM Eastern Time to discuss financial results for the second quarter 2025 and provide a business update. The conference call will be available via telephone by dialing toll-free +1 888-506-0062 for U.S. callers or +1 973-528-0011 for international callers and entering access code 627850. A webcast of the call may be accessed at or on the investor relations section of the Company's website, A webcast replay will be available on the investor relations section of the Company's website at through July 30, 2026. A telephone replay of the call will be available approximately one hour following the call, through August 13, 2025, and can be accessed by dialing +1 877-481-4010 for U.S. callers or +1 919-882-2331 for international callers and entering access code 52790. About Reliance Global Group, Inc. Reliance Global Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: RELI) is an InsurTech pioneer, leveraging artificial intelligence (AI), and cloud-based technologies, to transform and improve efficiencies in the insurance agency/brokerage industry. The Company's business-to-business InsurTech platform, RELI Exchange, provides independent insurance agencies an entire suite of business development tools, enabling them to effectively compete with large-scale national insurance agencies, whilst reducing back-office cost and burden. The Company's business-to-consumer platform, utilizes AI and data mining, to provide competitive online insurance quotes within minutes to everyday consumers seeking to purchase auto, home, and life insurance. In addition, the Company operates its own portfolio of select retail 'brick and mortar' insurance agencies which are leaders and pioneers in their respective regions throughout the United States, offering a wide variety of insurance products. Further information about the Company can be found at
CBS News
6 days ago
- CBS News
Denver area police investigating fatal triple shooting at apartment complex
Two people were injured and a third has died after a shooting at an apartment complex in the Denver metro area. Now, police are asking the public for more information. The Lakewood Police Department received multiple reports of gunfire from the Winddrift Apartments on S. Reed Street around 1:20 a.m. Wednesday morning. Officers arrived to find a man dead in the parking lot and another man and a woman suffering from gunshot wounds. Both injured victims were taken to a local hospital for treatment and are expected to survive. Officers were called to the same apartment earlier that evening due to a reported disturbance. Authorities said the people who caused it had left the apartment by the time they arrived, and witnesses told the officers there was a party involving family members. Police believe there were multiple shooters involved and reported gunshot damage inside and outside of the apartment. They're asking the public for help in the investigation and encourage anyone with information on the shooting to contact them at (303) 980-7300.
CBS News
23-07-2025
- CBS News
Vacant Colorado business that caught fire was illegally occupied and being rented out
A fire that broke out inside a vacant Colorado building in Lakewood early Monday morning is under investigation. West Metro Fire says several people were living inside the building and the fire department shared photos of what look liked scorched living spaces. The building near Colfax Avenue and Lamar Street is owned by Cyndie Shaffstall. "I think the people have to go somewhere. You have to have a place to live, it's an empty building," she said. What happened, she says, is a tragedy. "It is truly heartbreaking. Plus, I don't want someone living like that," she said. Her building has been in closing for several years. With it being unable to rent, the property during that time, she says, sat vacant, and people started moving in. "They had everything in there. They had cookstoves, they had heaters. They had clothing, they had ironing boards, they had closets set up and needles everywhere ... there were needles everywhere," Shaffstall said, "There was a woman there who claimed to be the property manager and was charging rent to these homeless people. At the time, there were six bedrooms plus four offices and they were all rented." She says she's been working to clear the building out for more than a year but that nothing lasts very long. "The police have been very good about doing what they can but there are so many people," she said. In the last 6 months, 911 records show police have visited the property more than two dozen times. "Four to 6 months ago, I don't know, someone died in there of an overdose. A few weeks ago there was a hostage situation in there," she said. "Last week there was convicted felon holed up in there." An eviction and an attempt to cut off power to the building also failed to keep people from sheltering inside the building. "They had actually connected an extension cord to the overhead powerline, " Shaffstall said. Despite all those efforts, early Monday morning a fire broke out destroying the building. Shaffstall says she's not sure what the solution is but hopes someone takes a closer look at the issue before someone gets hurt. "That no one was killed in there is nothing short of a miracle," she said. In February, CBS Colorado Reported on a similar case also in Lakewood. Several unhoused community members took shelter in a vacant gas station. They were removed from the property several times but would return ultimately causing a fire. The City of Lakewood says property owners are responsible for securing their buildings.
National Post
22-07-2025
- Sport
- National Post
He's 15. He's six-foot-nine. He's a top Canadian hoops prospect
Article content On and off the court, Thomas Strohmann is tough to miss. Article content That happens when you're the tallest person in elementary school (adults included) by Grade 6 and one of the top basketball prospects in the nation. Article content Article content 'I started watching NBA basketball in Grade 5 and around that time, my family got me a net in my driveway and every night I would play out there for a couple hours,' said the Port Dover native. 'I tried out for my Grade 6 team at Lakewood (elementary school), and then I just found my love for the game.' Article content The relationship between Strohmann and basketball has been a productive one. As a 15-year-old standing six-foot-nine, he recently won gold representing Canada at the 2025 Quai 54 Tournament in Paris, France. Dubbed 'the world's biggest streetball tournament,' it featured some of the world's best amateur players from 14 nations. Article content 'It was nuts, especially playing the (U.S.),' Strohmann said. 'I feel like because of where we stand, we're always getting overlooked, so being able to go to an international tournament and beating an American team, it was the best feeling in the world.' Article content Strohmann's path to the national program began when competing for Lakewood. A Brantford coach noticed his skills and encouraged him to give the rep level a shot. After two seasons with the Hawks, Strohmann's game evolved, and a squad in Stoney Creek courted him. Article content After attending and playing for Simcoe Composite School last year, capturing an AABHN Junior South title in the process, Strohmann moved to Oakville, where he attended a specialized school with other top prospects. Article content Article content 'It was waking up at five in the morning, going to practice before school, lifting and doing workouts and then going to another practice,' Strohmann said of the group's hectic, basketball-focused schedule. Article content 'It was constantly just getting reps. From then to now, I've seen myself get 10 times better than I've ever gotten before just through the work I've put in with them.' Article content While understanding there's plenty of grinding still to do, Strohmann is confident he'll move south to an elite U.S.-based prep school and eventually to the NCAA. Article content 'My coach has cleared out a good path for me – he's pointed out prep schools he wants me to be at and given me things I need to work on,' said Strohmann. 'I know I will play Division 1, and then from Division 1, the sky's the limit. Article content 'It would just be so great to represent Canada, especially in the NBA.' Article content With the likes of Jamal Murray and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leading the way, basketball in Canada is producing top talent like never before. Some experts view Hamilton native Gilgeous-Alexander (SGA) as the new face of the sport, having just captured both the regular season and finals MVP along with an NBA title.
