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Capital Region Restaurant Rundown: July 17-21

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:59 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The restaurant industry is ever-changing with restaurants opening, closing, relocating, or just doing their thing. Here’s a recap of the latest Capital Region restaurant news, July 17 through 21. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Hill Creek Tavern opening in BrunswickHill Creek Tavern is set to open in the former Brunswick BBQ & Brew space. Owners Ashley and Kevin Sweet are hoping to open in early to mid August.Capital Region Chick-fil-A locations ready to openNEWS10's Skylar Eagle got a sneak peak at the new Chick-fil-A location in North Greenbush before its grand opening.Bakery opening up storefront in CambridgeRenee Zellars started Sage’s Heavenly Baked Goods in September 2021 as a home food processor. Now, she’s opening up a storefront in Cambridge.Traffic advisory for Clifton Park Chick-fil-A openingWith the grand opening of Chick-fil-A in Clifton Park and North Greenbush on Thursday, heavy t...

Police on scene of reported shooting in Queensbury

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:59 GMT

QUEENSBURY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- There is a large police presence on Pershing Road in Queensbury. Details are limited at this time, but NEWS10 has confirmed it was reported as a shooting. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Warren County Sheriff's Office is the lead agency with the New York State Police assisting. Stick with NEWS10 for updates.

Three arrested in Corinth on drug charges

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:59 GMT

CORINTH, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Three people from Corinth have been arrested following a narcotics investigation, according to police. Derrick Compton, 52, Jessica Westervelt, 38, and Jennifer Westervelt, 38, are all facing multiple charges. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! On July 20, the Saratoga County Sheriff's Office narcotics unit executed a search warrant at a residence in the Woodcrest Mobile Home Park in Corinth after an extensive drug trafficking investigation was conducted in Saratoga County. As a result of the search, scales, packaging material, quantities of crack cocaine, suboxone and hydrocodone were located and seized from the home. Compton and the Westervelts were then taken into custody. They face the following charges:ChargesDerrick ComptonTwo counts of third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance Third-degree criminal sale of a controlled substance First-degree criminal nuisanceSeventh-degree cri...

Popeyes opens new location in Latham

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:59 GMT

LATHAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen has opened another location in the Capital Region. The new restaurant is at 753 Loudon Road in Latham, at the former Boston Market location. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The location held a ribbon cutting Friday morning to celebrate the grand opening. This comes after the Chick-fil-A's in Clifton Park and North Greenbush had their opening on Thursday.The Popeyes menu includes chicken sandwiches, tenders, and nuggets, seafood, sides, and desserts. You can view the full menu on the Popeye's website. PHOTOS: Primark opens in Crossgates Mall The new restaurant is open Sunday through Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to midnight and Friday and Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 1 a.m. Popeyes has over 3,000 restaurants across the United States and Canada. In the Capital Region, the eatery has four locations in Albany and a location in Halfmoon.

Man killed, another hurt in north St. Louis shooting Thursday

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:59 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A homicide investigation is underway after one man was killed and another was hurt in a shooting Thursday in north St. Louis. St. Louis police say a 52-year-old man died, and a 29-year-old man was hurt. Neither of the victims have been identified, and no suspect information is available. The shooting happened around 5 p.m. Thursday in the 1300 block of Shawmut Place in the Hamilton Heights neighborhood. Protests over Francis Howell plan to allow anti-racism resolution to expire It's unclear what led up to the shooting, but police found the 52-year-old inside a home with a gunshot to his arm and the 29-year-old outside a home with a gunshot wound to his leg. The 52-year-old died from his injuries. Homicide detectives with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department are handling the investigation. If you have any information relevant to the case, contact SLMPD at 314-444-5371.

Japan’s Discharge of Nuclear-contaminated Water Poses Serious Risks to Global Marine Environment and Human Health

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:59 GMT

Since the announcement of Japan’s plan to discharge nuclear-contaminated water into the ocean in 2021, in disregard of opposition from different sides, Japan has insisted on advancing the plan to discharge nuclear-contaminated water from the Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station into the Pacific Ocean. This is a serious violation of the legitimate rights and interests of neighbouring countries, a serious contravention of Japan’s international moral responsibility and obligations under international law, and serious damage to the global marine environment and the health rights of people around the world.First, the discharge of nuclear-contaminated water from Fukushima into the ocean is not Japan’s domestic affair. The handling of nuclear-contaminated water bears on the global marine environment and public health of Pacific-rim countries. Since the Japanese government unilaterally made the discharge decision in 2021, the international community has been questioning and opposing that...

Coldplay and Imagine Dragons team up in Brussels

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:59 GMT

They’re two of the biggest bands in the history of rock.Coldplay and Imagine Dragons have performed in some of the world’s biggest stadia. But audiences in Belgium will soon get the chance to listen to their ageless music as it’s never been performed before – and all this in one of the most impressive venues in Brussels.The performance on 29 July will not feature any of the usual instruments normally associated with the bands but something quite different ….. a string quartet.In what has been dubbed a “magical musical experience”, the candlelight concert takes place at the historic Concert Noble in Brussels city centre.Visitors will get the chance to listen to the anthems of two of the biggest bands in the music industry but in a totally new light.The event organisers said, “The event promises to be an unforgettable experience for music lovers.”The stage will be illuminated by the soft glow of candlelight, creating an intimate and warm atmosphere. A str...

Giant panda ignites Chengdu University Games in Europe

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:59 GMT

With their round bodies and fluffy faces, giant pandas have captivated people not just in China but also beyond. Who can resist the combination of cuteness and flexibility?Now, the much-loved animal has geared up to embrace Europe.With the 31st World University Games soon to start in Chengdu – the hometown of the giant panda – the games' mascot Rongbao has been introduced to the public across Europe during a campaign launched by China Media Group (CMG) Europe.In Brussels, Poland, Italy, Germany, Spain, the UK, Switzerland, France and Greece, university students, tourists and sports enthusiasts have played along by guessing the sports Rongbao is playing. Many of them found no difficulties in giving the correct answer.Visitors guess sports through icon designs. /CMG PhotoThe design of the sports icons is based on ancient skills of water and ink paintings in China, which combines tradition with sports.Some of the participants even took the invitation to imitate the sports of the giant ...

Chino Valley school board enacts transgender notification policy

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:59 GMT

Hundreds attended a heated Chino Valley school board meeting as a controversial policy requiring parental notification of transgender children passed with a 4-1 vote.The policy requires staff to notify all parents in writing within three days after a student requests to identify with a gender different than what is on their birth certificate, according to Chino Valley Unified School District.The notification also applies to students who request a pronoun change or to be called a different name that is not listed on official school records. The request to use a different bathroom will also activate the notification policy.The board voted on the policy Thursday night in an hours-long meeting filled with tension. State Superintendent of Public Instruction, Tony Thurmond, was in attendance and spoke against passing the policy during the public comment period.During his speech, he was cut off and a shouting match erupted from the audience as he was escorted out of the building.Hundreds a...

Barack Obama's eclectic lineup for his 2023 summer playlist

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:11:59 GMT

Tupac Shakur, Ice Spice, Bob Dylan and The Rolling Stones are among the many artists on former President Barack Obama's annual summer playlist. His eclectic taste was put on display Wednesday afternoon when he posted the list to Twitter. "Like I do every year, here are some songs I’ve been listening to this summer — a mix of old and new," the 44th president wrote. "(I) look forward to hearing what I’ve missed."Twitter: @barackobamaThe playlist includes over 40 songs, which are a mix of old and new, from Ella Fitzgerald's "Cry Me A River," to Ice Spice and Nicki Minaj's 2023 collaboration "Princess Diana."He also included classics like Otis Redding's "(Sittin' On) the Dock of the Bay," Tupac's "California Love," The Bangles' "Walk Like an Egyptian," Four Tops' "Reach Out I'll Be There," and "River Deep- Mountain High" from the late Tina and Ike Turner. Twitter: @barackobamaCountry singer Ashley McBryde was ecstatic to be included on the list. "Wow. Thank you, Mr. Obama! I am honored...