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Albany announces summer youth programs

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:46:21 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The start of summer is just around the corner. The City of Albany announced multiple programs for kids to continue learning and get involved with this summer. There's something for students of all ages with opportunities to explore potential careers, learn about science or play basketball with college athletes. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Dr. Dorcey Applyrs, Chief City Auditor, said the city sees an increase in gun violence during the summer months and these programs help students stay engaged while keeping them safe.“There are alternatives to our young people, instead of just sitting at home playing video games or being out in the community wandering around aimlessly," Applyrs said. "There are constructive, safe, productive opportunities and programs for them to get involved in.” More information about the programs can be found on the city's website.

Albany officials announce new waste reduction & reuse program

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:46:21 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The City of Albany has announced a free community event aimed to reduce waste that ends up in the landfill. Drop It - Swap It is a reuse program where the public can bring clean, reusable, portable items such as clothing, housewares, games, books, & toys that they no longer need. Individuals can take anything that they find. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! “My administration is committed to doing everything we can to help protect the environment by reducing waste and encouraging reuse and recycling, and this initiative is yet another example of that commitment in action," said Mayor Kathy Sheehan. Drop It - Swap It will be held at the Metropolitan Baptist Church located at 105 Second Street in Albany. The event runs from 12 to 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 24. Residents do not need to bring an item to take something.

BIPOC Pride event set for Albany's Washington Park

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:46:21 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- In Our Own Voices, a center serving the LGBTQ+ people of color community in Albany, has renamed its annual pride event. The family-friendly event will now be called Black, Indigenous, & People of Color (BIPOC) Pride. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The event was formerly known as Black & Latin@ Gay Pride and was renamed in its 17th year to be more inclusive of communities of color beyond Black & Latinx, said In Our Own Voices. "We didn't just want to change the name," said Rhonda Daniel, In Our Own Voices Board President. "We wanted to be more intentional in reaching BIPOC communities."The BIPOC Pride event is set for Saturday, June 10 from noon to 5:30 p.m. in Albany's Washington Park. The event takes place a day before The Pride Center of the Capital Region's 2023 Capital PRIDE Parade and Festival.  Capital Pride Parade and Festival 2023 announced The BIPOC Pride event celebrates and...

Aviation Mall Memorial Day hours posted

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:46:21 GMT

QUEENSBURY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - The Aviation Mall is adjusting its hours for Memorial Day weekend. In recognition of the national holiday, the mall's hours will be reduced for Monday, May 29. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The mall will operate from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday. Other businesses will operate their own hours - mainly those with outside entryways. Those include:Dick's Sporting Goods: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.JCPenney: 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.Ninety-Nine Restaurant: 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.Ollie's Bargain Outlet: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.Planet Fitness: 7 a.m. - 1 p.m.Regal Cinemas: Regular operating hours (11 a.m. - 11:30 p.m.) and posted showtimesTarget: 9 a.m. - 10 p.m. Memorial Day events in the Lake George region Some stores may offer special promotions and sales for Memorial Day. See the Aviation Mall website for more information.

Member of Queensbury VFW accused of stealing over $15K

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:46:21 GMT

QUEENSBURY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Glens Falls man was arrested and is accused of stealing over $15,000 in funds from the Queensbury Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW). Kenneth Vassar, 58, is charged with third-degree grand larceny. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! According to the Warren County Sheriff's Office, Vassar stole over $15,000 in funds meant for construction projects at the VFW building. Deputies say Vassar was a member of the Queensbury VFW. Vassar was arrested and arraigned in Warren County CAP court. He was taken to the Warren County Correctional Facility and is held there without bail due to having multiple prior felony convictions.

Circle K gas: 40 cents off per gallon Thursday in St. Louis area

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:46:21 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Drivers around the St. Louis area can enjoy a nice discount on gas Thursday at their local Circle K location.Circle K is bringing back its popular Fuel Day promotion, offering customers a chance to save 40 cents per gallon of gas. The special only runs for a limited time, 4-7 p.m. Thursday, at participating gas stations. You can find the closest Circle K station participating near you here. Who is Sai Kandula? Chesterfield man charged in White House crash This promotion is good for more than 5,000 stations in the United States, including ones in Missouri and Illinois. Circle K has offered many similar promotions throughout the last few years. The company offers the deal ahead of Memorial Day weekend, a busy period of travel and unofficial start of summer. “After an overwhelming response from customers, we are thrilled to bring back Circle K Fuel Day in a bigger way,” said Louise Warner, Sr. Vice President, Global Fuels, for Circle K. “With summer right around the corne...

Airbnb announces 'anti-party crackdown' plan in Missouri for upcoming holidays

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:46:21 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Airbnb will move forward with an "anti-party crackdown" plan in Missouri intended to reduce disruptions and emergencies around two upcoming holiday weekends. The plan comes after concerns over short-terms rental parties in the St. Louis area and other parts of the state. In some cases, Airbnbs have been linked to weekend spikes in crime around St. Louis recently. Who is Sai Kandula? Chesterfield man charged in White House crash Airbnb is specifically hoping to reduce "the risk of disruptive and unauthorized parties in Missouri," according to its announcement Tuesday. New measures will take effect for anyone looking to book a short-term rental around the Memorial Day and Fourth of July holiday weekends. Airbnb says the following measures will take effect:For one-night and two-night reservations, there will be heightened restrictions on reservation attempts, leveraging an anti-party system to block certain entire home bookings that are identified as potentially higher-r...

Enjoy Illinois 300 returns at Worldwide Technology Raceway June 2-4

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:46:21 GMT

MADISON, Ill. - It's back - The Enjoy Illinois 300 returns for its second year at worldwide Technology Raceway on June 2 and 4. Sunday, June 4 will also boast an all-new Gateway Garage Experience that enables fans to get up close and personal with the teams, cars, and drivers.The St. Louis Symphony Orchestra and Jazz St. Louis returns to the Confluence Music Festival with a one of a kind trackside performance. Bebe and Cece Winans, the Madison High School Marching Band, and the Muny Teens will have performances as well. Bear struck and killed on I-55 near Festus They will also have a special grand marshal this year. Jackie Joyner-Kersee also hosting the inaugural JJK 5k on Saturday, June 3.Curtis Francois is the owner and CEO, he was here Wednesday morning and spoke to FOX 2's Margie Ellisor about what all that they will offer over the weekend.

'St. Louis Starter Packs' the account behind the hilarious memes

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:46:21 GMT

ST. LOUIS – The @stlouisstarterpacks, an Instagram account, serves as a satirical platform dedicated to St. Louis residents, allowing them to playfully mock themselves. The account showcases a collection of memes known as "starter packs," which represent various characteristics or experiences associated with individuals living in the area. The Instagram account's owner wants to stay private. They said it's because they think it's more fun when people don't know who they are. They said that they might tell everyone who they are one day, but until then, they don't want to be known. So, per their request, they won't be named in this article.The owner of the Instagram account said, “Back to about two years ago I was in my office, and we were making some jokes and one of my coworkers came into the office, and he was dressed in a way that was very preppy, very upscale,” stlouisstarterpacks said. “I made a joke, 'you're a walking suburban preppy Dad starter pack,'.”  Check out th...

Antioch will look for alternative to military surplus tactical vehicle

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:46:21 GMT

The Antioch Police Department’s armored rescue vehicle — originally produced to help troops survive explosives set off in Iraq and Afghanistan — will stay on the force until an alternative can be found.Though no formal action was taken on Tuesday because no resolution was included in the agenda packets, the consensus among Antioch City Council members was to decommission the surplus Mine-Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle, find an alternative and craft a policy on its use.The demilitarization of the force was one of the police reform goals the council set in 2021. In March of that year, the council agreed the city would no longer accept surplus military equipment for its police department. Later that year, Assembly Bill 481, signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom, would require law enforcement agencies to establish policies and obtain approvals from their governing bodies for military and military-style equipment.On Tuesday, Mayor Lamar Thorpe said he didn’t think the police depart...