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Things to do in the Capital Region this weekend: December 29-31

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:14 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) --  The weekend is almost here and its almost 2024! From bull riding to Scrabble to New Year's Eve events, there are quite a few things happening on December 29, 30, and 31. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Here are some of the events going on around the Capital Region this weekend.Friday, December 29PBR Unleash the Beast, MVP Arena in Albany, 7:45 p.m. You can buy tickets on the Ticketmaster website or on the PBR website.New Year's Scrabble Tournament, Marriott Albany on Wolf Road, noon to 4 p.m.Saratoga New Year’s Fest, Putnam Place in Saratoga Springs, 10 p.m. You can buy tickets on the event website.Annie in the Water, Cohoes Music Hall, 8 p.m. You can buy tickets on the Cohoes Music Hall website. Mi Casa Market opening in downtown Troy Saturday, December 30PBR Unleash the Beast, MVP Arena in Albany, 6:45 p.m. You can buy tickets on the Ticketmaster website or on the PBR website.Adirondack Thunder vs. Newfound...

Driver issued ticket for Maple Ave Bridge strike

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:14 GMT

GLENVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The driver who struck the Maple Ave Bridge was issued a ticket under town code for failing to obey a traffic sign. The news comes a week after a tractor-trailer carrying compressed natural gas hit the bridge, causing a massive explosion. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! The driver, 60-year-old Sylvester Basil Jr. of Texas, suffered third-degree burns on his hands and face. He was airlifted to the Westchester Medical Center following the crash.Bridge strikes remain a vital issue in Glenville. The Glenville Road Bridge has been struck numerous times in recent years and the Maple Ave Bridge has already been struck three times just this fall. Assemblyman Santabarbara is introducing a bill in the coming days that would warn drivers of low bridges with their GPS or phone. “We all see the warnings if there’s a flash flood or something. It comes up on that phone. It grabs your attention. The signs should work. Years a...

Police investigate reported armed robbery in Slingerlands

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:14 GMT

SLINGERLANDS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Bethlehem Police are searching for two suspects involved in an alleged armed robbery on Wednesday night. The incident occurred around 11:30 p.m. in the parking lot of Plug Power at 125 Vista Blvd. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! The victim told police that he was selling jewelry on Facebook Marketplace and agreed to meet the buyer at the location. Upon arrival, the victim claimed two black males stole the jewelry and his car keys. One suspect wearing a black and white skeleton sweatshirt hoodie and a mask reportedly displayed a handgun. The two suspects fled the scene southbound on Vista Blvd towards State Route 85 in a dark-colored Toyota Sienna minivan. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Bethlehem Police Department at (518) 439-9973. Bethlehem Police remind people to use the safe exchange location for E-commerce on the east side of the Bethlehem Town Hall at 447 Delaware Ave in Delmar. The a...

Denver realtors reveal key lessons learned from 2023 housing market

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:14 GMT

When 2022 ended, Denver metro realtors predicted interest rates would drive this year’s housing market.And while they expected the rate increases would stabilize the market, few anticipated those rates would suppress sales activity as much as they did in 2023.As 2023 ends, Denver metro realtors say they’ve learned five lessons this year:Rising interest rates depressed inventory more than anticipated, as homeowners with rates below 4% were reluctant to sell their homes and move up to bigger properties with higher prices and interest rates.Despite higher interest rates, more first-time buyers purchased homes in 2023.Pricing became paramount as buyers shunned mispriced properties.Buyers wanted turnkey properties and avoided fixer-uppers.Limited inventory kept prices high, with the median price for a single-family home remaining at $564,700 in November, down slightly from $565,250 in November 2022.Interest rates suppress inventoryBret Weinstein with Guide Real Estate said ri...

Don’t fall for the Facebook scam claiming to sell Denver airport luggage for $10

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:14 GMT

The Denver International Airport warns that a new Facebook page by the name of Dеnvеr Airроrt claiming to sell lost luggage for $10 is “in no way affiliated” with it.The Facebook page advertises itself as a thrift and consignment store. In its only post published on Wednesday around 7 a.m., the business encourages users to “get a suіtcase with baggage for just $9.95,” alleging that the luggage has sat in storage at DIA for more than six months.“That account is in no way affiliated with DEN,” an airport spokesperson said on Thursday morning.The Facebook profile photo of the scam account. (Photo courtesy of Denver Airport’s Facebook page)They recommended contacting individual airlines to understand their baggage policies about how long luggage is held. “Those decisions are made by them and not the airport,” the representative said.“Is it true?”On the Dеnvеr Airроrt Facebook post, a user named Dale Collins commented, ...

US Magnitsky sanctions fall upon the rotation in the coalition Bulgarian government!

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:14 GMT

Bulgarian News Channel BNEWS reports that:"The US State Department and the Treasury Department in Washington have proposed a record-long list of 20 Bulgarian names to President Joe Biden that are subject to penalties for their financial assets on the territory of the United States.The list includes mainly active politicians from the Bulgarian Parliament and beyond, former ministers, magistrates, former and current mayors, and emblematic oligarchs hiding on the territory of third countries.There are names from across the political spectrum, but certain parties are "prioritized". Many are linked politically and economically to more than one party.For the first time, the names of mayors from large and medium-sized cities are included. Mayors are subject to anti-corruption sanctions in North Macedonia and other Balkan countries.The motives for the sanctions are political corruption on a grand scale, violation of sanctions against Russia, trafficking of drugs, weapons and dual-use goods,...

A “Marshall Plan” is needed accelerate the clean energy transition – new report

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:14 GMT

A respected international think tank has launched a comprehensive report on the Small Modular Reactor (‘’SMR’’) market. The report, “Scaling Success: Navigating the Future of Small Modular Reactors in Competitive Global Low Carbon Energy Markets”, describes SMRs as “vital for achieving net zero by the middle of the century’’.The study, by the New Nuclear Watch Institute (‘’NNWI’’) underlines the “importance” of the pace of deployment of SMRs in the global nuclear sector’s competitiveness and warns that few SMRs will start operating before 2030.The London-based Institute is the first think tank focused on the international development of nuclear energy.The report, published on Wednesday, is particularly timely as the issues surrounding nuclear energy and its contribution to meeting the EU’s energy needs are firmly back on the political agenda.At the UN COP 28 climate summit in Dubai in December as many as 22 countries, including the United States, Canada, Japan, the United Kingdom, F...

Villanueva to testify in January hearing on LASD deputy gangs

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:14 GMT

Former Los Angeles County Sheriff Alex Villanueva is expected to give sworn testimony during a special hearing on alleged deputy gangs that will take place in January. Villanueva was at the center of the department's controversy when news broke about alleged deputy gangs accused of violent policing and celebrating deputy shootings.A special counsel appointed by the Civilian Oversight Commission released a scathing report in March with recommendations for system-wide changes to the Sheriff’s Department. Commission blasts former Los Angeles County Sheriff Villanueva on alleged deputy gangs The findings revealed a “climate of physical fear and professional retribution to those who would speak publicly about the misconduct of such groups.”In May, a deputy testifying in court revealed his involvement in one of those groups and even displayed the tell-tale tattoo that alleged members receive upon initiation. Deputy admits gang affiliation, shows tattoo in court Deputy Jaime Juarez sai...

Woman Killed in Pedestrian Crash on North Fielder Road [Arlington, TX]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:14 GMT

Female Pedestrian Pronounced Dead after Fatal Collision on Interstate 30ARLINGTON, TX (December 28, 2023) – One woman died early Friday morning in a pedestrian collision on North Fielder Road.Emergency responders arrived at the location just before 4:30 a.m. on December 15th, near Interstate 30. Upon reaching the scene, troopers discovered that a woman sitting on the highway had been struck by multiple vehicles.Investigators attribute the incident to poor visibility, making it difficult for drivers to avoid the woman.The drivers involved in the incident stayed at the scene and fully cooperated with the ongoing investigation. Due to the severity of the injuries sustained, medics pronounced the female pedestrian deceased at the scene.As part of cleanup and initial duties, troopers temporarily closed all eastbound lanes of I-30 and North Fielder Road near Lamar High School. Authorities have confirmed that the drivers will not be facing any criminal charges in connection to the in...

Jaskarn Singh Sidhu Dies in Bicycle Accident on Commerce Way [Sacramento, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:57:14 GMT

24-Year-Old Man Killed in Bicycle Collision near North Park DriveSACRAMENTO, CA (December 28, 2023) – Jaskarn Singh Sidhu died early Monday morning in a bicycle accident on Commerce Way.At approximately 12:45 a.m. on December 25th, law enforcement responded near North Park Drive. According to reports, a motorist collided with a bicyclist in the vicinity. Due to the severity of injuries sustained, emergency medical personnel declared Sidhu, a 24-year-old individual, deceased at the scene.Simultaneously, paramedics transported the implicated driver to a nearby hospital, where they received treatment for unspecified injuries. Subsequently, the driver was apprehended and placed into custody at Sacramento County Jail on charges of driving under the influence (DUI).Authorities urge anyone with additional information regarding the bicycle accident to contact the Sacramento Police Department at 916-808-5471.In this sorrowful time, the Sweet James team would like to extend their heartf...