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Wishfest returning to Amsterdam

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 11:50:47 GMT

AMSTERDAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Amsterdam will be hosting the return of their annual Wishfest. The event will be held on Bridge Street and is scheduled for October 7. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The yearly festival was founded with a mission of making a difference in the community, and has grown into a major fundraiser for Capital Region Giving Tree. The event will feature live music by Ally the Piper, The Margo Macero Band, Kolbie G., Ryan Carmello, Tim Barr, and Still Remains. In addition to the performances, Wishfest will offer food, drinks and crafts from over 50 local vendors, as well as family friendly activities, a fireworks show in the evening, and a special appearance by former Major League Baseball star Dwight "Doc" Gooden. The festival will run from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Public asked to avoid Moreau Lake State Park amid search for Charlotte Sena Amsterdam Mayor Mike Cinquanti said “Wishfest combines an opportunity to...

Albany Firebirds returning to AFL

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 11:50:47 GMT

ALBANY, NY (NEWS10) - Arena football is officially coming back to Albany in the spring of 2024, with a familiar team name in a familiar league. Co-owner Mike Kwarta announced they’re bringing back the Albany Firebirds to play in the newly reformed Arena Football League.Former Albany Empire offensive coordinator and interim head coach, Damon Ware will be the head coach and general manager of the franchise. Jeff Levack will serve as team president.Ware announced the team’s first signing is former Empire wide receiver, and 2021 National Arena League MVP, Darius Prince. Albany’s last arena football team, the Albany Empire, was terminated from the National Arena League, citing the Empire’s failure to pay overdue league-mandated assessments. The termination came months after former NFL pro-bowler Antonio Brown became part of the previous ownership group. Kwarta sold the Empire to Brown, and Ware was later fired by Brown.

Sustainable Saratoga announces 7th annual Saratoga Recycles Day

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 11:50:47 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Sustainable Saratoga is hosting its annual recycling day on Saturday, October 7, in the SPAC overflow parking lot. The event is open to everyone and runs from 9 a.m. to noon. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Accepted items include clothing and textiles, scrap metal, eyeglasses, hearing aids, cell phones with chargers, camping gear, refrigerants, small appliances, and electronics. There is an additional $30 fee for TVs and monitors. The Saratoga Children's Literacy League will be on-site collecting gently used children's and youth-adult books for redistribution. Youth2 will be giving out an item to the first 100 cars that will help increase environmental conservation.

Stillwater man looking to repeat as national mullet champion

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 11:50:47 GMT

STILLWATER, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The man who was crowned champion at the U.S.A Mullet Championships "The 2022 Mane Event" is back to prove he's once again "a cut above." Stillwater man Scott Salvadore is back to reclaim his title as mullet champion in 2023 and has big plans if he were to win the honor again. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! I got to interview Salvadore last year when he was named to the top 25 contestants of the U.S.A. Mullet Championships “The 2022 Mane Event.” It seems Salvadore has not gotten over the locks yet, as he is once again in the top 25 contestants.When I asked Salvadore how it felt to win the contest last year, he did not hold back in sharing his excitement. "I was ecstatic! Such a surreal feeling to have all of these people supporting me in such a silly contest," said Salvadore. "Without the people behind them, The Lord's Drapes could never reach the glorious height of BEST MULLET IN THE COUNTRY." Pu...

Road work schedule set in Hudson Falls

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 11:50:47 GMT

HUDSON FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - The village of Hudson Falls is set to undergo milling and paving in the next two weeks. Cars will need to be cleared out of the right of way when work is underway. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Road work began on Monday, Oct. 2, and is expected to continue until Friday, Oct. 13. All work will take place between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m., on roads including:School Street (from Maple Street to Clark Street)Roger StreetWashington StreetOak Street (from Maple Street to the Hudson Falls village lineKelly AvenuePoplar Street (dead end portion)Swan StreetSecond StreetThose living on the affected roads should move their vehicles from roadside parking by 7 a.m. of any given day in the next two weeks, to avoid potential towing. If parking on a side street adjacent road work, the village asks for cars to be parked at least 30 feet from the intersection, as heavy equipment and machinery need room to maneuver. Leaf p...

Colorado jazz musician Charles Burrell, at 103, will be honored at Dazzle

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 11:50:47 GMT

Jazz is music that continues to be handed down through generations, and many eras will be represented locally in October.Take bassist Charles Burrell, who will be celebrating his 103rd birthday on Oct. 4. Burrell is an inspiring figure in Colorado music history. Burrell was the first African-American musician to join a major symphony orchestra in the United States circa 1949 (the Denver Symphony Orchestra, now known as the Colorado Symphony) and performed with them until the end of the 20th century. Burrell also held court as the go-to bassist in Denver’s historic Five Points neighborhood, collaborating with a variety of beloved innovators, from Duke Ellington to Billie Holiday.In 2023, the Charles Burrell Visual & Performing Arts Campus thrives for students in grades K-12 in Aurora, and Burrell’s presence continues to resonate throughout the region.On Oct. 6, Burrell’s singular life and art will be celebrated at the new Dazzle location in the Denver Center for the Performing Ar...

Kaiser Permanente Colorado, union to continue talks ahead of possible strike this week

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 11:50:47 GMT

Kaiser Permanente Colorado and the union representing almost half of its employees didn’t reach a deal over the weekend, but have agreed to continue talking ahead of a possible strike beginning Wednesday.The contract between a coalition of unions and Kaiser Permanente divisions around the country expired Saturday. Earlier in September, the unions announced they could go on strike from Oct. 4 to 6 if they don’t reach a new contract.In Colorado, that would mean about 3,000 technicians, office workers and licensed practical nurses affiliated with Service Employees International Union Local 105 could walk off the job for three days this week. About 6,800 people work at Kaiser Permanente Colorado, which has roughly 500,000 members and runs 33 medical offices in the state.Nationwide, about 75,000 workers could go on strike, with walkouts also planned in California, the District of Columbia, Oregon, Virginia and Washington. It would be the largest strike by health care workers ...

1 dead in wrong-way crash in Corona

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 11:50:47 GMT

At least one person died in a head-on crash on the 91 Freeway in Corona early Monday morning.A wrong-way driver was reported headed east in westbound lanes at 12:10 a.m., and two minutes later, they crashed head-on into another car near the on-ramp for North Lincoln Avenue, according to the California Highway Patrol.Footage from the scene showed that the car and another vehicle sustained burn damage, but the fires were extinguished by the time cameras arrived.At least one person died as a result of the crash, though it is unknown if they were the wrong-way driver, a passenger or in another vehicle.All westbound lanes were closed for several hours, but they were reopened by 3:40 a.m.Nancy Fontan contributed to this report.

Ford Mustang Mach-E drives like a "gas EV"

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 11:50:47 GMT

The Ford Mustang Mach-E brings a lot of history to the table with its iconic Mustang name, but none of it involves electricity. Still, this EV honors its past while embracing the future with killer looks, futuristic features, and a drive style you might mistake for a gas-guzzling SUV.Even though the Mach-E first went on sale in 2020, I hadn't had the chance to drive one until now. After spending time with the $68,000 Premium model, it’s now one of my favorite EVs, and right up there with Tesla.This car has personality, starting with the giant touch screen front and center. I love how large Apple CarPlay displays on the Mach-E’s screen and how Apple Maps integrates battery life and charging stops seamlessly.Unlike a lot of other EV's I've test driven, even Ford’s own software underneath it all feels polished. There are fun drive modes including “Unbridle” for a sporty, exhilarating drive complete with sounds that mimic a gas engine.I got about 300 miles on full charge, which feels li...

Trump in court for New York fraud trial: live updates

Published Sun, 29 Dec 2024 11:50:47 GMT

Former President Trump is facing a trial Monday in New York in a sweeping civil case that could jeopardize his control over some of his most famed properties.A judge last week determined Trump had been liable for fraud for inflating the value of some of his properties in order to secure business loans.Monday’s trial marks the start of a long legal road ahead for Trump, who also faces a combined 91 charges in four criminal cases and several other civil casesFollow below for live updates from New York.