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Capitol Christmas Tree arrives at Empire State Plaza

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 21:01:02 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — With fall foliage in full swing, It’s not even thanksgiving yet it’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. A 5600 pound, 38 foot Norway Spruce in Waterford arrived in Albany to adorn empire state plaza.MORE NEWS from NEWS 10Around 8 o'clock this morning the tree was chopped at the stump and lifted onto a flatbed truck.It was a lot of action for the suburban subdivision in Waterford where the tree originated. A circus of media cameras and construction crews came to collect the tree that will go from shading a family of five to shining for thousands.Husband and wife Homeowners Nick and Christina Stack watched as the tree at arrived as a plant in a cup 34 years ago was carried away.“It was given to my mother by my late aunt as a gift when I was born so it's about 34 years old. We're excited to share it with everyone" said Nick. “I'm really excited. I am really excited to see you through the eyes of my kids because they really excited for Christmas” Added Chris...

Amtrak service to Albany to return this week: Mayor Adams

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 21:01:02 GMT

NEW YORK (PIX11) – New York City Eric Adams believes the Amtrak train service will be partially back up and running by Thursday. Services between Albany and New York City were suspended due to structure issues with a privately owned, non-Amtrak garage located above the Empire Line tracks in New York City. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Reported structure issues included two gaping holes in the concrete and subpar beams. The city shut down the parking garage.Amtrak stated on Monday that they are working with the builder owner and the NYC Department of Buildings to restore service as soon as possible. Amtrak has not yet commented on when train service to Albany is expected to return.Mayor Adams added he expects the Amtrak Empire Service to be fully operational by Friday. Anyone who has had their travel impacted can call 800-USA-RAIL to have cancellation fees waived.

Police seek assistance in locating a missing person

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 21:01:02 GMT

RENSSELAER, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The City of Rensselaer Police Department is seeking assistance locating a missing person. Police say Richard Ody was last seen on November 8. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! A missing person report was filed on November 13. Police believe Ody could be in need of medical attention. Anyone with information about Ody or his whereabouts is asked to contact the Rensselaer Police Department Detective's Office.

Quick Response holiday lights display opening for 23rd year

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 21:01:02 GMT

ROUND LAKE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Quick Response, a damage recovery company, is set to open “Santa’s Playland,” its annual holiday lights drive-thru display, at 2077 Route 9 in Round Lake. The free display runs from November 22 through January 6. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Christmas is Quick Response owner Vince Laurenzo Sr.’s favorite holiday, and this event takes about two months to set up, according to the Quick Response website. The displays include the Candy Factory, Tumbling Gingerbread Men, Santa’s Sleigh with Reindeer Team, Busy Elves, and A Patriotic Salute.New this year, Quick Response will be doing $100 nightly giveaways with a winner drawn each night the lights are open. You can visit the Quick Response Facebook page for more details on the giveaways when they are released. Burger King with modern design opens in Bennington Drivers are encouraged to tune in to 88.5 FM when going through the display. Santa Cla...

The 2023 list of St. Louis lakes stocked with rainbow trout

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 21:01:02 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- The Missouri Department of Conservation is now stocking St. Louis area lakes with rainbow trout. Nearly 40,000 trout will be stocked in the lakes from November until February. This is an annual program to encourage fishing in the state's more urban areas.The fish are going into nine St. Louis City and County lakes, Union City Lake in Franklin County, and five lakes in the August A. Busch Conservation Area in St. Charles County. Gendron Lake, Jefferson Lake, and Wild Acres Park Lake won't be stocked due to ongoing renovation projects. Unusual burglary leaves St. Peters business owners stunned Between November and the end of January, some lakes are catch-and-release only, and some are catch-and-keep. After February 1, trout may be harvested from all lakes.Anglers ages 16-64 need a Missouri fishing permit. Anyone wanting to keep trout must also have a trout permit, regardless of age.St. Louis area lakes stocked with winter trout in 2023:Carondelet Park Boathouse Lake in...

Missouri and Kansas governors commit to #DisagreeBetter

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 21:01:02 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- Republican Missouri Governor Mike Parson and Democratic Kansas Governor Laura Kelly have joined the National Governors Association's Disagree Better initiative. The governors recently met over Kansas City BBQ to discuss areas of agreement and how to handle disagreements constructively.Parson highlighted previous collaborations to benefit the Kansas City Region and emphasized the importance of showing that even in disagreements, they can find common ground. Kelly stressed the need to work across state and party lines for the region's economic growth."In 2019, we came together to end the Kansas City Border War and to support the relocation of two key USDA agencies to Kansas City. In 2021, we collaborated on the National Security Crossroads initiative. While there are plenty of things we do agree on, we understand that there are plenty that we don't too. As the 2024 election cycle heats up, we want to show the people of Missouri and Kansas that even when we disagree, we ca...

Sammy Hagar coming to St. Louis next summer

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 21:01:02 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Sammy Hagar will be stopping in St. Louis for his 'Best of All Worlds' Tour next summer. The Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre is hosting one of the 28 shows on Saturday, August 31. Tickets go on sale starting Wednesday, November 15, at 10:00 a.m.The tour is following the success of 'The Collection II,' topping charts. The October 6 release features four remastered versions of the four straight #1 albums during the Hagar era of Van Halen.'Best of All Worlds' Tour ScheduleJul. 13: West Palm Beach, FL - iTHINK Financial AmphitheatreJul. 14: Tampa, FL - MIDFLORIDA Credit Union Amphitheatre        Jul. 16: Alpharetta, GA - Ameris Bank Amphitheatre                             Jul. 19: Charlotte, NC - PNC Music PavilionJul. 20: Bristow, VA - Jiffy Lube LiveJul. 22: Saratoga Springs, NY - Saratoga Performing Arts Center                     Jul. 24: Bridgeport, CT - Hartford HealthCare Amphitheater                  Jul. 26: Mansfield, MA - Xfinity Cente...

Two Colorado men arrested on charges stemming from U.S. Capitol breach on Jan. 6

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 21:01:02 GMT

Two Colorado men were arrested this week on felony and misdemeanor charges relating to their alleged involvement in the U.S. Capitol breach on Jan. 6, 2021, according to an announcement from the U.S. Department of Justice.The charges filed against Eric Zeis, 37, of Monument, and Justin Schulze, 31, of Colorado Springs, include a felony offense of obstruction of law enforcement during civil disorder as well as misdemeanor offenses including disruptive conduct in a restricted building or grounds and disorderly conduct in a Capitol building.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Boulder King Soopers shooting suspect targeted and pursued victims, detective testifies Crime and Public Safety | Mayor Mike Johnston decides to keep current Denver police chief, public safety director in cabinet Crime and Public Safety | Two men killed, four people injured in four shootings across Denver, Aurora on Monday Crime and Public Safety | C...

Deion Sanders begs forgiveness for suspects in CU Buffs Rose Bowl thefts: “Let’s not crucify these high school kids”

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 21:01:02 GMT

BOULDER — Deion Sanders said he won’t hold a grudge against the four California high school students who are accused of stealing from the CU locker room at the Rose Bowl last month. And he’s hoping Buffs fans will do the same.“Let’s not crucify and punish these high school kids,” Coach Prime said Tuesday during his weekly news conference at CU’s Champions Center.“Let’s make sure those kids atone for what they did, but (make sure) they don’t lose an opportunity to change their lives. They’re kids.”Police in Pasadena have identified four suspects, which USA Today reported as being prospective UCLA recruits, in the alleged theft of personal items such as jewelry from Buffs players and staffers that took place while CU was playing the Bruins on Oct. 28.Names were not disclosed but police said the suspects were from Beaumont (Calif.) High School in Riverside County, 78 miles east of Pasadena.The investigation is repo...

Manslaughter arrest in death of hockey player whose neck was cut with skate blade during game

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 21:01:02 GMT

By BRIAN MELLEY (Associated Press)LONDON (AP) — Police in England arrested a man Tuesday on suspicion of manslaughter in the death of American ice hockey player Adam Johnson, whose neck was cut by a skate during a game.Johnson, 29, was playing for the Nottingham Panthers against the Sheffield Steelers on Oct. 28 when he was struck by an opponent’s skate blade in the Elite Ice Hockey League game at Sheffield’s Utilita Arena.South Yorkshire Police did not name the suspect or provide his age. He was in police custody.Matt Petgrave, 31, who plays for Sheffield, was the other player involved in the grisly incident that reverberated around the hockey community and led to moments of silence in the NHL.Video of the incident shows Johnson skating with the puck toward the Steelers net. Petgrave skates toward Johnson and collides with another Panthers player. Petgrave’s left skate kicks up as he begins to fall and the blade hits Johnson in the neck.Both players land on ...