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Rensselaer County to open new senior center in Troy

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:54 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Touted by county officials as one of the best in the entire state, the new senior center in Troy will open its doors following a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Wednesday. The new center will replace the longtime senior center on Third Street and features state-of-the-art services and equipment. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! “The new Rensselaer County Senior Center in Troy will be a dramatic step forward in our service to our seniors. The new county senior center in Troy will be a comfortable, accessible, and inviting place our seniors will look forward to visiting and the county will be proud to operate,” said County Executive Steve McLaughlin. The new center features an expanded kitchen that can provide hundreds of meals daily for home delivery, grab-and-go, and in-person dining. Other features include a room for movie screenings, a golf simulator, a bar for coffee and tea, and more. 5 things to know...

Two Albany residents arrested on gun and drug charges

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:54 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Albany Police arrested two individuals after executing a search warrant at 39 Trinity Place on Tuesday morning. Rasheeda Gaddy, 21, and Tazeek Johnson, 25, were taken into custody on drug and gun charges. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! According to the police, the search warrant was issued as part of an ongoing investigation. Detectives recovered crack cocaine, a loaded 9mm handgun, and a 12-gauge shotgun. Gaddy and Johnson were each charged with:One count of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Second DegreeOne count of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third DegreeOne count of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second DegreeThree counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Third DegreeTwo counts of Criminal Use of Drug Paraphernalia in the Second DegreeBoth suspects were arraigned at the Albany City Criminal Court. They were remanded to the Albany Count...

Saratoga man sentenced to 78 years to life for predatory sexual assault and rape

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:54 GMT

BALLSTON SPA, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Nathaniel Bradford, 37, of Saratoga, was sentenced in Saratoga County Court to an aggregate of 78 years to life. Bradford was convicted of nine charges relating to repeated sexual abuse against two victims under eighteen. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The crimes occurred in the Towns of Saratoga, Greenfield, and the City of Saratoga Springs. Bradford was sentenced on the following charges:Predator Sexual AssaultTwo charges of Predatory Sexual Assault Against a ChildTwo charges of Endangering the Welfare of a ChildThree charges of Rape in the Second DegreeCriminal Sexual Act in the Second DegreeOrders of Protection were issued for the victims and other members of their households. Bradford has imposed a charge of $1,435 and is required to provide a DNA sample.

'24,' 'Lucifer' actor named UAlbany commencement speaker

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:54 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Actor and director DB Woodside has been named University at Albany's 2023 undergraduate commencement speaker. Woodside will deliver the keynote address during the ceremony on Saturday, May 13. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Woodside earned a degree from UAlbany in theatre in 1991 before attending the Yale School of Drama. He best known for playing Wayne Palmer on the series "24."The actor is also known for his roles on "Lucifer," "Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” “Suits," “Single Ladies," “Parenthood," and “9-1-1: Lone Star.” Most recently, he appeared in Netflix's new series "The Night Agent."  New York Times bestseller named Russell Sage commencement speaker “We are thrilled to have DB Woodside return to campus as our 2023 Commencement speaker,” said UAlbany Director of University Events Christy Doyle. “His vast variety of acting, writing and directing projects, along with his New York City roots and...

Mississippi River to rise near St. Louis as northern snow melts

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:54 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- The National Weather Service says that the upper Midwest will be seeing much warmer weather this week with some temperatures 30 degrees above normal. This is expected to lead to more snow melt and a rising Mississippi River. The water should reach the St. Louis area by the end of April.This may lead to minor flooding on the Mississippi River later this month. The National Weather Service says that the flooding may reach as far south as the confluence of the Mississippi and Missouri rivers. Top story: “Easter Miracle” for Lake St. Louis officer critically injured by suspected drunk driver It is still not clear how much flooding we should expect. The amount of rain in the forecast will have an impact on how much flooding to expect. Some rain is expected in the St. Louis area this weekend.The purple in this image is the remaining snow that is likely to melt and flow into the Mississippi River.

St. Louis suburb settles 'debtors' prison' lawsuit

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:54 GMT

(AP) - One St. Louis surburb will pay $3.25 million to settle a so-called debtors' prison lawsuit over allegations that thousands of people were unconstitutionally jailed and forced to pay fines and fees that provided millions of dollars for the town's coffers.The town of Maplewood agreed last week to the settlement of the federal class-action lawsuit. Maplewood was among several St. Louis County towns whose policing and court practices fell under scrutiny after the fatal police shooting of Michael Brown in nearby Ferguson in 2014.The Maplewood lawsuit, filed in 2016, alleges unlawful policing and economic injustice. The settlement money will be distributed among more than 7,000 people who were jailed and more than 20,000 who paid fines and fees from Nov. 1, 2011, through Nov. 18, 2021. Trending: Male bald eagle goes from babysitting rock to an eaglet at World Bird Sanctuary The suit accuses Maplewood of routinely violating constitutional rights through a “predatory scheme” of unc...

Denver International Airport sweats out record temperatures Tuesday, breaking high set 41 years ago

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:54 GMT

Denverites are sweating it out in abnormally warm spring weather on Tuesday, with a record high set at Denver International Airport.As of 12:36 p.m., the National Weather Service reported the temperature as 81 degrees at the airport – beating the previous record set in 1982 at 80 degrees.81°F already at DEN, which is a record high for today. (Previous one was 80°F in 1982). With it only being 12:30pm it will likely warm up a few more degrees. #cowx— NWS Boulder (@NWSBoulder) April 11, 2023The service predicts that temperatures will likely rise even further throughout the day, with the high potentially hitting 83 degrees. The new heat record is set one week after snow fell in Colorado’s capital city.Related ArticlesWeather | Denver weather: Record high temps expected, with first day this year above 80 degrees Weather | March is usually Denver’s snowiest month — but not this year Weather | Colorado snow totals for April 4, 2023 ...

Criminal probe focuses on school where boy, 6, shot teacher

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:54 GMT

By BEN FINLEY and DENISE LAVOIE (Associated Press)NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (AP) — Prosecutors in the Virginia city where a 6-year-old shot his teacher in an elementary school classroom are investigating whether the “actions or omissions” of any school employees could lead to criminal charges, according to court documents released Tuesday. Howard Gwynn, the commonwealth’s attorney in Newport News, filed a petition for a special grand jury to probe if any “security failures” contributed to the shooting at Richneck Elementary in January that seriously wounded teacher Abby Zwerner.Gwynn wrote that an investigation could also lead to recommendations “in the hopes that such a situation never occurs again.”Gwynn’s petition was released a day after his office charged the boy’s mother with felony child neglect and a misdemeanor count of endangering a child by reckless storage of a firearm. The child used his mother’s 9mm handgun to s...

Dozens of workers losing jobs after tornado tears through Montebello warehouse

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:54 GMT

Weeks after a tornado ripped through an industrial area of Montebello, dozens of workers at one warehouse are set to lose their jobs because of the damage caused by the rare weather event.Windows of business in the area remain boarded up and cleanup is still ongoing.The city of Montebello says a total of 57 employees at Utilimaster, a specialty vehicle services company along Vale Avenue, will be out of work.The roof of the warehouse was torn off during the March 22 twister. The building sustained structural and water damage, trees fell on the property and debris was left all around the area.While Utilimaster is one of 17 businesses that have been red-tagged in the wake of the tornado, it's the first Montebello was made aware of to announce mass layoffs, city spokesman Michael Chee said. As a result, the city will hold a job hiring fair for the affected employees.“These employees have such highly transferable skills in terms of what they do, we’re going to be hosting a job fair for t...

Orange County to offer free bus rides for Earth Day

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:40:54 GMT

The Orange County Transportation Authority will offer free bus rides on April 22 in honor of Earth Day, OCTA announced Tuesday.Passengers who ride the buses that day won’t need to have a ticket to board a bus, according to a news release.The free rides include stops near some of Orange County’s popular destinations, including Downtown Fullerton, Disneyland and Knott’s Berry Farm.Metrolink is also offering free train rides on Earth Day. Riders can use the promotional code “EarthDay2023” to redeem their free ticket at Metrolink station ticket machines.A free train ticket will be available in the wallet section on the Metrolink mobile app for current users on April 21.