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Things to do in the Capital Region this weekend: June 23-25

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 06:25:39 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The weekend is almost here! From the Renaissance Black Film Festival to the Saratoga Jazz Festival to New York Free Fishing Days, there are quite a few things happening on June 23, 24, and 25. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Here are some of the events going on around the Capital Region this weekend.Friday, June 23Renaissance Black Film Festival, The Palace Theatre and Renaissance Hotel in Albany, starts at 10 a.m. You can still buy both weekend and day passes on the Ticketmaster website.The Neil Diamond Experience, The Egg in Albany, 8 p.m. You can buy tickets on The Egg website.Pride Night Out, downtown Troy, 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.Broken Arrow: The Music of Neil Young, Cohoes Music Hall, 8 p.m. You can buy tickets on the Cohoes Music Hall website.Tri-City ValleyCats vs. Ottawa Titans, Joseph L. Bruno Stadium in Troy, 6:30 p.m. You can buy tickets on the Tri-City ValleyCats website.Capital Region APA ...

Clifton Park Town Board at odds with Highway Superintendent

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 06:25:39 GMT

CLIFTON PARK, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Clifton Park Town Board and Highway Superintendent Dahn Bull appear to be at odds. On Tuesday, the Town Board unanimously passed a resolution that directs Bull to cease paving streets and highways in Clifton Park if there is not an executed agreement in place, as required by Section 284 of the Highway Law. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The resolution gives Bull until July 3rd to complete the required process. The law requires a written agreement with the Town Board, which is responsible for appropriating and allocating funds for paving. According to the Town Board, Town Supervisor Phil Barrett made multiple requests for the 2023 paving program information from the Highway Superintendent. “The Highway Superintendent has purposely stalled the 284 process in violation of Highway Law just as he stonewalled the audit that was eventually completed on the Highway Department’s street opening per...

Common Roots grants support outdoor programs, education and more

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 06:25:39 GMT

SOUTH GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - At Common Roots Brewing Company's resident nonprofit, a new round of giving is spinning up. The Common Roots Foundation has announced its beneficiaries for spring 2023, which range from school support to arts enrichment across multiple counties. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! This spring, $20,000 is being dispersed among 10 organizations that span Saratoga and Warren counties. That money adds to a total of now more than $75,000 given to community projects since 2020.This spring's recipients include:BikeatogaFunding will be used for the creation of a bike rehabilitation and safety programClimb for a CureFurther education and outreach for colorectal cancer awarenessGirls on the RunLaunch of a new running program operating in South Glens FallsGlens Falls Central School DistrictFunding will benefit the district backpack program, which feeds 125 students on weekendsGlens Falls Hospital - Amand...

State Tree Climbing Championship coming to Washington Park

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 06:25:39 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Climbing trees just got serious. Tree care professionals from across the Empire State will compete in the New York State Tree Climbing Championship at Washington Park in Albany on Saturday, starting at 8 a.m. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! 25 of the best tree climbers the state has to offer will show off their speed, skill, excellence, and dominance in several climbing events. The events include work climb, speed climb, aerial rescue, throwline, and the ascent event. The top competitors will move on to the Master's Challenge for the ultimate title of New York State Champion.The winner of the Master's Challenge will represent New York State at the ISA International Tree Climbing Championship, sponsored by the New York State Arborists. Giveaway days at Saratoga Race Course announced Gear inspection for participants will take place from 3 to 7 p.m. A rain date for the event has been scheduled for ...

DMV launches second phase of new inspection sticker rollout

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 06:25:39 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The second phase of the new inspection sticker system rollout is underway. The stickers will be available at licensed inspection stations and include information like the vehicle identification number and mileage information. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! “We are very pleased with how the transition to this new inspection system has gone so far, and we look forward to that continuing,” said DMV Commissioner Mark J.F. Schroeder. “These print-on-demand stickers will go a long way toward reducing and even preventing potential fraud and helping law enforcement get better information about the vehicles they see every day on New York’s roads.”The New York State Department of Motor Vehicle also announced that more than 100,000 inspections have been conducted since the first rollout of the new sticker system. According to the DMV, the color of the sticker will change every year.

Hudson Falls slates its free summer concerts

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 06:25:39 GMT

HUDSON FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Music will play in the village of Hudson Falls this summer. On Wednesday, the village released the lineup for its free Summer Concerts in the Park series, presenting two months of live music. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Starting Thursday, July 6, bands will play through to Aug. 24 at Juckett Park, located at the circle in the heart of downtown Hudson Falls. Each show is set to run from 7-9 p.m. unless otherwise announced. This summer's lineup includes:July 6: Mike LaPointJuly 13: Whiskey River BandJuly 20: The NewellsJuly 27: Lake EffectAug. 3: Debbie Pixley & the Broken SpursAug. 10: Donny P & Celebration FamilyAug. 17: Wolf Holler BandAug. 24: Mischief Crandall Library folklife center celebrates 30 years this summer Live music is a constant across Glens Falls, Lake George, and elsewhere in the North Country this summer. Find out where else to get grooving while the weather is warm.

Cardinals' London opener will air on FOX 2 this weekend

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 06:25:39 GMT

ST. LOUIS - One of the most anticipated MLB matchups of the season is almost here. The St. Louis Cardinals will host the Chicago Cubs overseas in London this weekend. The Cardinals and Cubs will compete Saturday and Sunday at London Stadium. It will be MLB's first London Series since 2019, and the Cardinals arrived Thursday in special London attire. RELATED - Special brew for Cardinals-Cubs rivalry series in London With the division rivals several hours away from the United States, you will need to set your clocks early to watch the series in real-time. Also, you'll need to plan ahead to watch, as neither game will air on the Cardinals' usual broadcast network of Bally Sports Midwest. When, Where, How To WatchSaturday, June 24First pitch: 12:10 p.m. CTStream: MLB on FOX (FOX 2)On Saturday, anyone with access to a television and an antenna or a cable subscription can tune in to FOX 2 and catch the action. Prior to the game, FOX 2 will host a half-hour edition of "Red Zone" to prov...

Suspect wounded in deputy shooting near L.A. casino

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 06:25:39 GMT

A suspect was shot and wounded when at least one deputy opened fire in Bell Gardens Thursday morning.The shooting was reported just after 4:30 a.m. near the intersection of Eastern Avenue and East Florence Avenue near the Parkwest Bicycle Casino. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department confirmed a deputy opened fire, striking the suspect during the incident. It was unclear if the suspect had a weapon or opened fire during the incident. Sky5 video showed a damaged patrol SUV that ended up on a sidewalk. A damaged Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department vehicle is seen in Bell Gardens on June 22, 2023. (KTLA)A white four-door SUV with front-end damage could also be seen in the street. The front windshield appeared to have been riddled with bullet holes. The deputy and suspect were transported to local hospitals in unknown condition, the Sheriff's Department stated shortly after the incident. The Sheriff's Department later said in a news release that the deputy was not injured. It ...

Suspect arrested in Valley Glen double fatal shooting; 2nd victim identified

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 06:25:39 GMT

A man was arrested in connection with a dispute that resulted in a double fatal shooting in Valley Glen earlier this week, police said Thursday.The incident occurred around 10 p.m. Monday in the 12900 block of Victory Boulevard, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.Three men became involved in some kind of altercation when two of them took out guns and shot at each other.All three men suffered numerous gunshot wounds, police said.Arkadi Simonyan, 44, and Mesrop Malkhasyan, 38, both of North Hollywood, eventually succumbed to their injuries.The third man, 23-year-old Vahan Simonyan, was taken to a hospital and is expected to survive.Detectives discovered that the shooting stemmed from an earlier business dispute, police said.Vahan Simonyan was booked on suspicion of murder despite still being hospitalized.The relationship between the two Simonyans was not immediately released and police did not provide any additional details about the shooting or arrest.

Meet the candidates vying for Dianne Feinstein's U.S. Senate seat

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 06:25:39 GMT

KTLA’s political series, Inside California Politics, will air a special program on California’s 2024 Senate race on Thursday at 7 p.m. on KTLA and Nexstar Media Group’s local stations around the state.The special, “Inside California Politics: The Race for the Senate,” will feature the three leading candidates running to replace Sen. Dianne Feinstein after she retires in 2025: Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Oakland), Rep. Katie Porter (D-Irvine) and Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Burbank).The special will be hosted by KTLA's Frank Buckley and Inside California Politics co-host Nikki Laurenzo.