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Thanksgiving travel: DOT preps and gas prices

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 10:48:39 GMT

CAPITAL REGION, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- If you live in Upstate New York, Western Massachusetts, or Southern Vermont, you're no stranger to tricky commutes or messy weather. Tuesday evening won't bring us the worst weather we've ever seen, but the New York State Department of Transportation has its fleet ready as an all-important travel week is in full swing. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Over the past couple of years, CDL drivers have become an especially hot commodity, and hard for some companies to come by. However, Bryan Viggiani, Public Information Officer for NYSDOT, said their roster is mostly rounded out, and ready to tackle the wintry months."We're in tremendous shape, and we've got the resources we need to do the job," Viggiani said, "and one of the good things we've learned over the past couple years is we're able to shift resources throughout the state depending on where these precision forecasts are coming in." 11/21/2...

Two suspects arrested following shots fired in Albany

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 10:48:39 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Albany Police Department arrested Justin Hartfield, 19, and a 16-year-old following a shots fired incident on Monday night. Officers responded to the area of Sheridan Avenue and Dove Street, where they observed the two fleeing on foot. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The two were taken into custody. Police located two firearms and evidence consistent with gunfire. Hartfield was charged with reckless endangerment in the first degree, criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree, and criminal possession of a weapon in the third degree. He was arraigned in Albany City Criminal Court and remanded to the Albany County Jail.The 16-year-old was arraigned in Albany County Family Court and remanded to the Capital District Juvenile Secure Detention Facility. His identity will not be released due to his age.

Court reverses previous ruling on NYS Isolation and Quarantine procedures

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 10:48:39 GMT

ALBANY,N.Y. (NEWS10)--- A court decision that deemed New York State isolation and quarantine procedures unconstitutional has been reversed.https://www.news10.com/news/ny-ag-appealing-isolation-and-quarantine-decision/A measure that took effect during the pandemic, gave the Commissioner of Health the power to direct local health authorities to issue isolation and quarantine orders to control the spread of highly communicable diseases."Little did we know that the legislature had been circumvented, and the governor had put it in as a public health law," said Assemblyman Chris Tague.Tague, two other Republican lawmakers, and an organization called Uniting NYS, filed a lawsuit against the governor, the New York State Department of Health, and New York’s Attorney General saying it overstepped the separation of powers."We filed a suit, went to court, and we won in Cattaraugus county," explained Tague.The court in July of 2022 decided the isolation and quarantine law was unconstitutional. H...

Law enforcement investigate fatal fire in Long Lake

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 10:48:39 GMT

LONG LAKE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- One person was found dead following a structure fire on Kickerville Lane in Long Lake. Police and firefighters were notified of the fire at around 4:27 a.m. on Monday. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The identification of the occupant is pending. An autopsy is scheduled at Glens Falls Hospital at a later date. State Police were assisted by Long Lake Fire, Newcomb Fire, Indian Lake Fire, the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Department, and the Hamilton County Coroner. Investigations into the cause of the fire are ongoing. State Police are working in conjunction with New York State Fire Investigators.

Another pro-Palestinian rally held near St. Charles County Boeing plant

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 10:48:39 GMT

ST. CHARLES COUNTY, Mo. - Dozens gathered for another pro-Palestinian rally Tuesday afternoon in the St. Louis region.It's estimated that around 50 people rallied around 1 p.m. outside the Boeing 598 facility in St. Charles County, holding signs and briefly slowing down traffic around the area. The demonstration was planned on behalf of the St. Louis Palestine Solidarity Committee. Assessments rise for 97% of St. Louis County homeowners, but not county executive Joint direct attack munitions, also known as JDAMs, are manufactured at the facility. Demonstrators maintain that the U.S. is "directly funding" what they call "ongoing genocide in Gaza" and that taxpayer money is supporting it.This is at least the second such demonstration in St. Charles County this month. There have been similar demonstrations in the City of St. Louis and west St. Louis County in recent weeks.

Blue Angels coming to St. Louis in November

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 10:48:39 GMT

CHESTERFIELD, Mo. -- You'll see a blue jet in the skies above St. Louis during the last week of November. The Blue Angels are coming to town to promote next summer's Spirit of St. Louis Air Show & STEM Expo. One of the F/A-18 Super Hornets will be landing at the Spirit of St. Louis Airport in Chesterfield on November 27.The 2024 Spirit of St. Louis Air Show & STEM Expo is scheduled for June 8-9. Tickets for the show will be available to the public on Monday, November 27. Free admission for children 12 and under is being offered this year. Tickets will be available online only at spirit-airshow.com.

Battlehawks selling 400-level season tickets for 2024 XFL season

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 10:48:39 GMT

ST. LOUIS - After record-breaking crowds last winter, the St. Louis Battlehawks are raising the bar even higher. The Battlehawks announced there will be a select number of 400-level season tickets available for the 2024 XFL season. Assessments rise for 97% of St. Louis County homeowners, but not county executive This is the first time that Battlehawks season tickets have been available in the highest section of the Dome at America's Center. Occasionally, the Dome would open up the 400 section to fans last season, leading to crowds of up to 38,000 people. "I love this, and it's another step towards our goal to #FilltheTop," said Head Coach Anthony Becht. "A lot of fans have shared their special memories of sitting up there in the past and we hope to create even more of them going forward." Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News ...

NFL on Thanksgiving Day 2023: Here’s the schedule and how to watch

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 10:48:39 GMT

Nothing says Thanksgiving Day like stuffing yourself with turkey and watching football.Three NFL games will be played on Thursday, beginning with the Packers at the Lions at 10:30 a.m. They are followed by an NFC East battle between the Commanders and the Cowboys at 2:30 p.m. Then Colorado’s own Christian McCaffrey and the 49ers will take on the Seahawks in the evening’s game at 6:20 p.m.Here’s a look at what you need to know about the NFL’s Thanksgiving games:Green Bay Packers (4-6) at Detroit Lions (8-2)Time: 10:30 a.m. MT | TV: FoxLine: Lions -7.5 (via BetMGM)Thanksgiving Day record: Packers (14-20-2), Lions (37-44-2)Last Thanksgiving Day game: Packers lost to the Bears, 17-13, on Nov. 26, 2015. Lions lost to the Bills, 28-25, on Nov. 24, 2022.Packers team leaders: Passing — Jordan Love (2,331 yards). Rushing — AJ Dillon (405 yards). Receiving — Jayden Reed (463 yards).Lions team leaders: Passing — Jared Goff (2,743 yards). Rushing — David Mont...

Mayor Mike Johnston appoints new leader for Denver’s top arts job

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 10:48:39 GMT

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston on Tuesday named Gretchen Hollrah as the new leader of Denver Arts & Venues, filling a role that oversees multimillion-dollar projects at some of the state’s biggest music, arts and entertainment venues.Hollrah’s appointment comes after the September ouster of Ginger White-Brunetti, the former Arts & Venues director appointed by former Denver Mayor Michael Hancock. As is customary with new administrations, White-Brunetti in July was asked to reapply for her job as Johnston assembled his own team.Unlike White-Brunetti, Hollrah will lead Denver Arts & Venues while also serving as deputy chief operating officer for Johnston’s administration, continuing the role that she started in August. The A&V director job will remain a separate, paid position, but Hollrah will only be paid for her COO job, according to Johnston’s office.Hancock had appointed White-Brunetti as deputy director of Arts & Venues in 2012, following a...

Worker stabbed at Orange County Amazon distribution center 

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 10:48:39 GMT

A woman was stabbed outside of the Orange County Amazon facility where she worked, authorities said. According to the Orange County Sheriff’s Department, calls of the stabbing first came in just after 9:30 a.m. at the Amazon distribution center located in the 25000 block of Jeronimo Road in Mission Viejo.  Suspected DUI driver slams into police officers on L.A. freeway; 2 hurt Upon arriving, deputies assisted Orange County Fire Authority first responders with medical treatment of the victim, who was stabbed in the facility’s parking lot. A woman was stabbed outside of the Orange County Amazon facility where she worked, authorities said. (Sky5)A woman was stabbed outside of the Orange County Amazon facility where she worked, authorities said. (Sky5)A woman was stabbed outside of the Orange County Amazon facility where she worked, authorities said. (Sky5)A woman was stabbed outside of the Orange County Amazon facility where she worked, authorities said. (Sky5)The vict...