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Art exhibition highlights Lake George jazz series

Published Tue, 19 Nov 2024 12:20:10 GMT

LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Jazz returns to Lake George this September. In honor of the annual "Jazz at the Lake" music weekend, a special exhibition is bringing the spirit of live music to the village's local art gallery. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! "Jazz at the Lake: A Graphic Design Retrospective" opens at the Lake George Arts Project Courthouse Gallery on Wednesday, Aug. 23, running until Saturday, Sept, 23. The exhibition features graphic design artwork that has been used to advertise the annual series year by year. The art accompanying each year's Jazz at the Lake series has been a creation of Gruskin Creative and founder Ken Gruskin. The exhibition will be the subject of a special gallery reception from 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 14. It runs in honor of artist and writer Paul Pines. Folk music series coming to Glens Falls, Salem The 39th annual Jazz at the Lake weekend comes to Lake George across the weekend ...

Hoosick Falls man sentenced to 12 years for possessing child pornography

Published Tue, 19 Nov 2024 12:20:10 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A former Hoosick Falls resident was sentenced to 12 years in prison on Friday for possessing and receiving over 6,100 images of child pornography. William Hines, 45, previously pleaded guilty. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! According to the Department of Justice (DOJ), Hines admitted that from December 2016 through January 2017, he downloaded child pornography from a website, which depicted the rape of a toddler, adults performing oral sex and using sexual devices upon pre-pubescent children, and images and videos depicting an underaged former girlfriend. Hines faces a 15-year term of post-release supervision and is ordered to forfeit his phone, laptop, and external hard drives that he used to store the images. Hines will also have to register as a sex offender upon his release from prison.

Capitol Park After Dark movie series returning to Albany

Published Tue, 19 Nov 2024 12:20:10 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Free outdoor movie nights are returning to West Capitol Park in Albany. The Capitol Park After Dark movie series features family-friendly classic films on three Wednesdays in a row. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Movie lineupAugust 23: "North by Northwest" (1959), directed by Alfred Hitchcock. The film stars Cary Grant as an innocent man who is mistaken for a spy.August 30: "An American in Paris" (1951), directed by Vincente Minnelli. This musical romantic comedy stars Gene Kelly and Leslie Caron.September 6: "Roman Holiday" (1953), directed by William Wyler. The film stars Audry Hepburn as a princess rebelling against her royal obligations.The movies start at 8 p.m. and attendees should bring their own chairs and blankets. Free popcorn will be available while supplies last. Herbie’s Burgers soon opening on Jay Street in Schenectady The movie series is presented by the New York State Office of Genera...

Police investigating Glens Falls shooting

Published Tue, 19 Nov 2024 12:20:10 GMT

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Glens Falls Police Department announced they are investigating a shooting that took place on August 13. The incident appears to be isolated and there is no threat to the public, according to police. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! On August 13 at 3:33 a.m., police responded to a report of gunshots in the area of Maple Street and Culvert Street. Upon arrival, officers confirmed that at least two shots had been fired in the area after locating shell casings on Maple Street. Police stated they have identified and interviewed multiple people involved in the incident, and it was discovered that there were non-life threatening injuries sustained in the shooting. The names of those involved, as well as the details of the injuries, are not being released at this time. 17-year-old charged with manslaughter in Fort Ann shooting The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to co...

Law enforcement, Dunkin', athletes raise money for Special Olympics NY

Published Tue, 19 Nov 2024 12:20:10 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Coaches, athletes and local law enforcement from across the Capital Region spent their day at Dunkin raising money for Special Olympics New York. The annual “Go for the Gold” event supports nearly 4,000 local athletes while raising awareness for the programs that help support them. Chris Hughes, Director of Development and Impact, said all the donations go towards equipment, training and travel for every athlete that participates in the Special Olympics. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! “Once people can meet these athletes and see what they’re capable of it can allow us to continue to grow, provide more programs, more opportunities for the incredible athletes here," Hughes said.“Just being able to talk with people in the community fundraising for everything it’s just been an honor to do that," Jude Killar, Athlete and Staff Member, said. The next round of games will take place in Glens Falls in October.

Illinois police increasing traffic patrols near Edwardsville through Labor Day

Published Tue, 19 Nov 2024 12:20:10 GMT

EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. -- Drivers should expect to see more patrolling the roads and interstates near Edwardsville. A high-visibility “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign starts Friday, August 18 and goes through Tuesday, September. 5.“Our first priority is to keep people safe, so we’re asking everyone to plan ahead for a sober ride home if they’ll be drinking or using another impairing substance,” states Lt. Brandn Whittaker. ‘Stop work’ order triggers $7K bill in Jennings as resignations stack up The Edwardsville Police Department is partnering with Illinois State Police to step up law-enforcement. They say drivers should expect to see more officers on the road, roadside safety checks, and nighttime seatbelt enforcement. Police say that they are also looking for drunk drivers.

Man charged in St. John machete fight

Published Tue, 19 Nov 2024 12:20:10 GMT

ST. JOHN -- A man is facing felony charges for cutting another man with a machete during a fight on August 7, 2023. Deangelo Ford, 46, is being held on a $150,000 cash-only bond.Police say the victim has a small cut to his nipple. A machete was found nearby by officers. Ford says that the victim lunged onto the knife.If convicted, Ford could face a few years to three decades in prison.

“Serious” crash closes eastbound I-70 at Silverthorne

Published Tue, 19 Nov 2024 12:20:10 GMT

A “serious” accident on eastbound Interstate 70 on approach to the Eisenhower tunnel has closed down that direction of the highway Friday morning, forcing motorists to detour around the crash by using U.S. 6.The Colorado Department of Transportation posted a warning on its website Friday saying that eastbound motorists must exit I-70 at Silverthorne to take the detour over Loveland Pass.The agency expects the crash to be cleared and the highway reopened by mid-day. No further details about the crash were provided Friday morning.Get more Colorado news by signing up for our daily Your Morning Dozen email newsletter.

Hurricane Hilary: How much rain Southern California can expect

Published Tue, 19 Nov 2024 12:20:10 GMT

Although Hilary is not expected to have hurricane strength when it makes landfall in California this weekend, remnants of the powerful storm are still expected to bring several inches of rain to the region.Currently a Category 4 hurricane, Hilary is forecast to head north through Baja California before making its way into the Southland. “A hurricane is not hitting us … keep that in mind. It will dissipate by the time it moves into California. But, we’re going to get a big storm pushing through,” says KTLA meteorologist Henry DiCarlo.Hurricane Hilary is seen in an image provided by the National Hurricane Center on Aug 18, 2023. Southern Californians should start to feel the remnants of Hilary on Saturday as cloud coverage increases and light rain starts to fall. Stronger showers are expected to move in on Sunday with the heaviest rain forecast to fall late Sunday into Monday. Track Hurricane Hilary with interactive satellite and radar Some rain could even continue into Tuesday but...

Costs continue rising for Los Angeles' acquisition of Mayfair Hotel for homeless housing

Published Tue, 19 Nov 2024 12:20:10 GMT

On Friday, the Los Angeles City Council is expected to vote on the possible acquisition of the 294-room Mayfair Hotel in Westlake, a building that would be used for homeless housing.Despite officials' good intentions, the road to this decision has been paved with eye-popping price tags, and on Wednesday, leaders learned of yet one more.As it turns out, while the city was required to pay the current owners $11.5 million for repairs after residents caused damage to the building and furniture, the deal did not require the owners to actually perform those repairs, as reported in the Los Angeles Times.“We are buying the hotel in its ‘as is’ condition, meaning ... in its damaged state,” Melody McCormick, assistant general manager for the General Services Department, told City Council members on Wednesday. Bass’ plan to buy Westlake hotel for homeless housing receives blowback ahead of City Council vote This comes in addition to L.A. spending $83 million on the structure — $60 million to...