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Things to do in the Capital Region this weekend: June 16-18

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:17 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — The weekend is almost here! From Juneteenth events to SPAC concerts to Dad Fest in celebration of Father's Day, there are quite a few things happening on June 16, 17, and 18. 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 162023 Juneteenth events in the Capital RegionTLC and Shaggy with En Vogue and Sean Kingston, Saratoga Performing Arts Center, 7 p.m. You can still buy tickets on the Live Nation website.Gaelic Storm, The Egg in Albany, 8 p.m. You can buy tickets on The Egg website.Gloversville Food Truck Friday, Castiglione Park, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.Over Yondr Festival, 5143 Route 81 in Greenville, 5 p.m. to 10:45 p.m. You can buy tickets on the Over Yondr website.Tri-City ValleyCats vs. Florence Y'alls, Joseph L. Bruno Stadium in Troy, 6:30 p.m. You can buy tickets on the Tri-City ValleyCats website. National Arena League ter...

ARPA funds making the difference in Warren County

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:17 GMT

JOHNSBURG, N.Y. (NEWS10) - A new emergency vehicle arrived just in time in the town of Johnsburg earlier this year. The Johnsburg Emergency Squad is one of 14 EMS squads around Warren County to receive funding in recent months from the county's allotted wealth of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding.This year, Johnsburg EMS purchased a 2022 Mercedes Benz Sprinter Demers ambulance. More than half of the price on the new set of life-saving wheels came from $73,000 in ARPA funds, which the county has fully allocated in pieces over nearly two years.Other EMS squads around the county have been helped out, too. Bay Ridge Fire Department in Queensbury used $65,793 to purchase Jaws of Life equipment and other items, while Bay Ridge Rescue Squad used some of its own $46,568 to invest in new reflective safety jackets, as well as additional rescue training. Glens Falls Fire Department put $75,000 towards a new, $180,000 ambulance.Other impacts have been made on entertainment and activities ...

Dunkin' Joy in Childhood Foundation raises $26K for local children's hospital

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:17 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Bernard and Millie Duker Children's Hospital at the Albany Medical Center is receiving a $26,031 grant from Dunkin's Joy in Childhood Foundation. The grant will enhance the Play Therapy aspect of the Child Life Program, which helps children maintain their self-esteem and sense of control throughout their hospitalization. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! “Children battling illness are often unable to experience the simple joys of childhood, and our guests and franchisees teamed up to make a difference for kids in hospitals across the country,” said Capital Region Dunkin’ Franchisee Kevin Wright. “I am so proud to be part of a franchise community that recognizes the importance of giving back to the communities we serve, and I am thrilled that together we can help the kids at the Bernard and Millie Duker Children’s Hospital, brightening even their toughest of days.”The grant was made available by f...

National Arena League terminates Albany Empire's membership

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:17 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The National Arena League has announced that the Albany Empire's league membership has been terminated. The decision was made after an emergency conference call of the NAL's board of owners discussing the Empire’s failure to pay overdue league mandated assessments. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! According to the league, each team is responsible to pay for 1/7th of the league’s operating budget via monthly assessments. The AFL stated that while team owner Antonio Brown paid the Albany Empire’s April assessment after acquiring the team, the Empire then failed to make their May 15 assessment payment. The NAL was also notified last week that the April assessment was being challenged. The league reached out to Brown's official accountant, Alex Gunaris, to remind them of the Empire's financial obligations to the league, that additionally included a $1,000 fine for conduct detrimental to the league for re...

Grand jury indicts ex-Marine over chokehold death on NYC subway

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:17 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — A man charged with manslaughter for putting an agitated New York City subway rider in a fatal chokehold has been indicted by a grand jury, an expected procedural step that will allow the criminal case to continue. Daniel Penny, 24, was charged by Manhattan prosecutors last month in the May 1 death of Jordan Neely, a former Michael Jackson impersonator who struggled in recent years with homelessness and mental illness. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Grand jury proceedings are secret and spokespeople for Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg declined to comment Wednesday, but the indictment was confirmed by New York City Mayor Eric Adams. “I appreciate DA Bragg conducting a thorough investigation into the death of Jordan Neely. Like I said when the DA first brought charges, I have the utmost faith in the judicial process, and now that the Grand Jury has indicted Daniel Penny, a trial and justice can move fo...

Gabe Gore adds 5 prosecutors to Circuit Attorney's Office

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:17 GMT

ST. LOUIS - New St. Louis Circuit Attorney Gabe Gore continues efforts to replenish the office with prosecutors.Since taking office on May 30, Gore has welcomed 10 attorneys into the fold. Four other prosecutors are working on loan from neighboring counties.In addition, two former assistant circuit attorneys have returned to the office. Mary Pat Carl is back as the city's chief homicide officer, and Steven Capizzi has returned as chief warrant officer. Carl and Capizzi also serve as members of Gore's executive staff.The new hires, four of whom previously worked in the Circuit Attorney's Office, will begin going through the backlogged cases, which Gore listed as a top priority. A Missouri doctor’s death is steeped in mystery and speculation. Authorities aren’t talking “Hiring experienced prosecutors who can hit the ground running is my highest priority," Gore said. "We are working hard to build a high-performing team of attorneys and support staff to serve the citizens of St. Louis...

A Missouri doctor's death is steeped in mystery and speculation. Authorities aren't talking

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:17 GMT

CASSVILLE, Mo. (AP) — John Forsyth was known as a hard-working doctor who cared deeply for his patients and often teased nurses in the emergency room to ease tension. He was a father of eight and newly engaged. He also co-founded a cryptocurrency business with his brother.His sudden disappearance from a southwestern Missouri town last month — and the eventual discovery of his body in an Arkansas lake — has led many to wonder what happened to the man who seemed happier than he’d been for some time. A lack of information from law enforcement has only deepened the mystery, prompting amateur sleuths to espouse theories on Facebook.“It’s like the world dropped on us; we’re just in shock” said his sister Tiffany Forsyth. “There’s a part of me that’s not quite sure this is real yet. I guess it comes in steps.”Forsyth disappeared on May 21 from a parking area at a public swimming pool. His body, which had suffered an apparent gunshot wound, was found nine days later. An autopsy was done, bu...

Multiple Kansas City crews respond to large warehouse fire

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:17 GMT

**Editor's Note: The live video player may not have sound unless an official is speaking or FOX4 is providing an on air update**KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Firefighters are fighting a large fire at a business in Kansas City's Northeast Industrial District.Firefighters responded to emergency at a large pallet warehouse near Monroe and Nicholson Avenues shortly after 12 p.m. Thursday. More than 30 units have responded to the fire. One firefighter was sent to a hospital for heat exhaustion, we're still gathering information about any other injuries.Smoke from the fire could be seen for miles.A plume of smoke is seen miles away from a fire at an warehouse site in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 15, 2025. (Photo by Harold Kuntz/FOX4)A plume of smoke is seen miles away from a fire reported at an industrial site in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 15, 2025. (Photo via KC Scout)A plume of smoke is seen miles away from a fire reported at an industrial site in Kansas City, Missouri, on June 15, 2025. (P...

Tennis ball-sized hail pounds Fort Lyon area

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:17 GMT

Tennis ball-sized hail pounded the Fort Lyon area on Thursday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.A severe thunderstorm warning is posted for the area in Bent County until 8 p.m. Thursday, according to the weather service. Other counties in the warning are Baca, Cheyenne, Kiowa and Prowers.Related ArticlesWeather | Denver weather: Rain storms, thunder and lightning expected through Friday Weather | Denver weather: Cloudy morning, leading to rain and possible flooding Weather | Tornado warning issued for El Paso, Lincoln counties Weather | Denver weather: Flood watch effective through midnight as heavy rain rolls over cities Weather | How heavy was hail that pelted metro Denver? CDOT had to deploy a snowplow The severe hail, 2 1/2 inches in diameter, hit about noon, said Stephen Rodriguez, a meteorologist and spokesman with the weather service in Pueblo.“That size hail is definitely...

Texas satellite communications company looking at Broomfield for 906 jobs

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:54:17 GMT

CesiumAstro, a rapidly expanding maker of space communications equipment, is looking at Boulder County for a new 100,000-square-foot factory that could create more than 900 jobs in the state and churn out two satellites a day when it is up and running.The Colorado Economic Development Commission on Thursday awarded the company $12.4 million in Job Growth Incentive Tax Credit in return for the creation of 906 jobs over eight years. Those credits can be used against future state tax obligations.The jobs are expected to pay an average annual wage of $104,819, which is 121% of the average annual wage in Boulder County. CesiumAstro currently has 140 employees, including 40 in Broomfield at 105 Edgeview Drive. It is also considering Austin, its headquarters city, for the new plant.“It has been a great team effort and we are very enthusiastic about expanding here,” Christopher Meyers, director of business development for the company, told members of the EDC.CesiumAstro, which a...