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New Year's Eve celebrations around the Capital Region

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 13:08:51 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- 2024 is almost here! If you’re looking for something to do to ring in the new year, here are some New Year’s Eve events happening around the Capital Region. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! New Year’s Fest, Saratoga SpringsSaratoga New Year’s Fest is returning to the Spa City for its second year. Festivities are planned from December 29, 2023, to January 1, 2024. Formerly called First Night Saratoga, the annual New Year’s Eve party got an overhaul in 2022. Saratoga New Year’s Fest is now over several days and has more venues and activities. You can buy tickets on the event website.New Year’s Eve at Rivers Casino, SchenectadyRivers Casino & Resort in Schenectady is hosting several New Year's Eve events. Guests can ring in the new year with The Refrigerators on New Year's Eve from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Rivers Event Center. The event includes live music, dancing, party favors, a cash bar, a photo booth, and a ...

Women's Health Wednesday: Holiday health

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 13:08:51 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Stress around the holidays can make people more susceptible to getting sick and as research shows, women are more likely to feel stressed than men this time of year.At least half of all women in the U.S. report higher levels of stress during the holidays, according to the Office on Women’s Health, which is part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.The American Psychological Association conducted a study that revealed only 27% of women who participated, say they are able to relax over the holidays, compared to 41% of men. As a result, women may be more likely to not make healthy choices or pay attention to their overall well-being. In this weeks Women's Health Wednesday, we're speaking with Dr. Renee Argubano, MD, of Clifton Park Family Practice about what women can do to keep their immune systems strong around the holidays.

Ontario Street in Cohoes closed for emergency bridge repairs

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 13:08:51 GMT

COHOES, N.Y . (NEWS10) -- The City of Cohoes announced that Ontario Street will be closed on Wednesday, December 13, for emergency bridge repairs. Ontario Street will be closed from River Street to Kosciusko Avenue. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! There will be a detour route on Park Avenue and Bridge Avenue. Access to Ontario Street east of 787 will be prohibited.Repairs may continue into Thursday, December 14, and Friday, December 15. Motorists are encouraged to find alternate routes.

St. Louis County man charged after stolen car crash amid pursuit

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 13:08:51 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - A St. Louis County man is behind bars after he allegedly crashed a stolen car during a high-speed pursuit over the weekend.Prosecutors have charged Micah Loggins, 23, with three felonies in connection with the investigation. The pursuit happened Sunday after authorities received a tip that linked Loggins to several recent vehicle thefts and burglaries at car dealerships. According to court documents obtained by FOX 2, detectives responded to an apartment building in north St. Louis County and noticed a BMW vehicle with a fake Nebraska license plate. The vehicle was running, and Loggins was reportedly in the driver's seat. St. Louis Blues fire head coach Craig Berube Court documents state that detectives tried to use a tire deflation device as Loggins attempted to leave the scene. Loggins "fled, drove on the wrong side of the road, ran a stop sign, and traveled through two red lights," while also speeding through a residential neighborhood, per court docume...

Dozens arrested in ISP's 'Silent Night' anti-crime push

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 13:08:51 GMT

EAST ST. LOUIS, Ill. -- The Illinois State Police arrested 43 people in East St. Louis and nearby areas over three days during Operation Silent Night. They focused on high-crime areas from December 7 to 9. Several people arrested face multiple felonies, with 68 total criminal charges from the anti-crime initiative.Police highlighted three incidents in a statement to the media. On December 7, officers stopped a car and found over a quarter of a pound of suspected illegal marijuana. On December 9, a chase ended with a suspect crashing into an abandoned house after ramming a police car. On December 10, officers found a loaded gun in a car during a traffic stop. St. Louis Blues fire head coach Craig Berube The Illinois State Police worked with different groups, like the Special Operations Group and other teams, during these days to make the arrests. They even got extra help from the Firearms Investigations Unit and the Metropolitan Enforcement Group of Southwestern Illinois.

Wine Down Wednesday: Creating comfort with bread, butter, and win

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 13:08:51 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Megan Greco stopped by with her friend Andi Matthews and they both showed the magic of comfort food. They pair bread, a butter candle, and wine for the perfect party of comfort food. See how to make a butter candle and then the tasty breads and wines that go with it! It’s holiday food at its finest!Visit Megan’s blog: IfYouPourItTheyWillCome.com Blog about bread, butter, and wine: ifyoupourittheywillcome.com/post/sourdough_and_wine

Protesters demanding cease-fire in Gaza block 110 Freeway in downtown L.A.

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 13:08:51 GMT

Dozens of protesters calling for a cease-fire in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict in Gaza blocked a portion of the 110 Freeway in downtown Los Angeles Wednesday morning. Sky5 was over the scene near 3rd Street around 9:30 a.m., where protesters holding signs stood and sat on the freeway, blocking all southbound traffic. A group called IfNotNow, which described itself as a movement of American Jews supporting the end of U.S. support for Israel's war on Gaza, claimed responsibility for the protest."As Jews, we cannot sit by as the people of Gaza are starved and slaughtered our name. And as Americans, we can't let Biden & Congress send billions more in funding for Israeli war crimes. We have shut down the freeway to call for a #CeasefireNOW, which 66% of Americans support," the group posted on X, formerly Twitter.Protesters calling for an Israeli-Palestinian ceasefire blocked the 110 Freeway on Dec. 13, 2023. (KTLA)Police, protesters and stopped cars are seen on the 110 Freeway in ...

Padmanbhan Krishnan Fatally Struck in Pedestrian Collision on Almaden Expressway [San Jose, CA]

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 13:08:51 GMT

73-Year-Old Man Pronounced Dead after Pedestrian Accident near Camden AvenueSAN JOSE, CA (December 13, 2023) – A pedestrian crash on Almaden Expressway and Camden Avenue claimed the life of Padmanbhan Krishnan Friday night. The incident occurred at approximately 5:05 p.m.According to sources, a teenager operating a red 2009 Toyota sedan hit a man walking in the street. The driver promptly halted and stayed at the scene. Emergency medical personnel responded, transporting the critically injured pedestrian to a nearby hospital where he ultimately succumbed to his injuries.Authorities have identified the deceased individual as 73-year-old Krishnan. Individuals possessing further information about the incident on Almaden Expressway are urged to reach out to the San Jose Police Department at 408-277-4654. Additional details will be furnished as they become available.The team at Sweet James offers their warm and sincerest sympathies to the friends and family of Padmanbhan Krishnan. ...

James Pinkerton Killed, Charles Hebert Hurt in Tractor-Trailer Crash on U.S. Highway 79 [Rusk County, TX]

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 13:08:51 GMT

74-Year-Old Driver Pronounced Dead after Two-Vehicle Collision near HendersonRUSK COUNTY, TX (December 13, 2023) – James Pinkerton died Friday night and Charles Hebert was hurt in a tractor-trailer collision on U.S. Highway 79 on December 1st.Around 4:45 p.m., police responded to the scene about four miles outside of Henderson.Officers say a 2014 Wester Star Truck towing a trailer was traveling southwest, with Pinkerton following behind in a 2002 Toyota Echo. The truck driver executed a U-turn, resulting in a collision between Pinkerton’s vehicle and the trailer.The Toyota swerved off the road and collided with a culvert. Despite attempts to save him, 74-year-old Pinkerton was pronounced deceased by medics. Meanwhile, paramedics transported Pinkerton’s passenger, 79-year-old Herbert, to UT Health for further medical attention.Currently, an active investigation is underway to gather more information. Additional details will be provided once the investigation yields ...

Recordings describe Oval Office briefing on fake electors, Jan 6

Published Fri, 27 Dec 2024 13:08:51 GMT

By Marshall Cohen | CNNBefore a group of supportive lawyers entered the Oval Office for a photo-op with then-President Donald Trump in December 2020, they were given a clear instruction, according to one attendee: Don’t get Trump’s hopes up about overturning the election.One attorney, Jim Troupis, toed the line. He’d just finished leading Trump’s failed election challenge in Wisconsin, and bluntly told the president it was over in that state.But when the conversation shifted to Arizona, attorney Kenneth Chesebro deviated from the plan. He told Trump he could still win – and explained how the “alternate electors” he helped assemble in Arizona and six other states gave Trump an opening to continue contesting the election until Congress certified the results on January 6, 2021.Chesebro’s optimistic comments immediately created problems by apparently giving Trump renewed hope that he could still somehow stay in office. Former RNC chairman Reince Priebus left the meeting “extremely conce...