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Lake George A&W getting facelift under new owner

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:34:40 GMT

LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (NEWS10) - There aren't a lot of A&W fast food restaurant locations left in the North Country. Former places to get a burger in Queensbury and Whitehall are memories now. In Lake George, though, a longtime franchisee has been a staple of the summer tourist season. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! This summer, the Lake George A&W on Route 9 will open under new ownership - and with some fresh touches. Hao Yang, a restauranteur from Albany, has purchased the business for $605,000, according to realtor Mitchell Muroff. Muroff said that Yang is a current business owner within the Albany area. His new venture in Lake George will keep the A&W as what it is, with its signature orange-and-brown colors. The Lake George location offers the same burgers, shakes and root beer that the franchise is known for elsewhere, but also offers unique items like fried fish and seafood. Yang himself recently finished f...

Lake Katrine man indicted for the murder of his father

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:34:40 GMT

KINGSTON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Ulster County Grand Jury has indicted Brian Roberts, 26, for second-degree murder. According to the indictment, Roberts intentionally caused the death of his father, Anthony Roberts, 57, on May 4. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Roberts was living with his parents at the time. He was safely taken into custody while walking on Neighborhood Road.The family claims Roberts suffered from significant mental health issues since he was young. The family says they tried to create a supportive environment for him and tried to utilize resources available in the community, however, they noted that they were often left to navigate the mental health services system by themselves.“Our mental health system, especially the resources available to families with adult children, are severely lacking and the tragedies in our community this year are indicative of the work that must be prioritized at the local, state...

Jonathan Bane brings experience to new look Empire team

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:34:40 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — This past Saturday, Empire head coach Tom Menas and new offensive coordinator Ben Bennett coached a new team, with ten new players, with just one practice under their belt. They didn't know half of the players' names. Still, they came up just short, falling to West Texas 41-38. This week's bye will give them a chance to get everyone on the same page, led by their new quarterback, Jonathan Bane. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Bane was claimed off waivers from San Antonio. He went through his first throw around with the team Thursday morning. Empire fans might remember Bane from last season. Albany beat his Carolina team in the championship game. With 10 years of arena football under his belt, Bane's will look to bring a steady presence to a young team. "Just bringing that leadership," said Bane. "These are a bunch of young guys here which is awesome. They're hungry, they want to learn this game. With...

Three shot, killed Friday afternoon in St. Louis

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:34:40 GMT

ST. LOUIS - An investigation is underway after three people were found fatally shot Friday afternoon across two scenes in north St. Louis. Within the last hour, police have responded to reported shootings in the North Pointe and Jeff-Vander-Lou neighborhoods. The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department first responded to a shooting near the intersection of McLaren Avenue and Goodfellow Boulevard in the North Pointe neighborhood. Officers found two men inside a car who had suffered gunshot wounds. Both were pronounced deceased. Moving past controversy, Anheuser-Busch plans to recover losses A short time later, SLMPD then responded to a shooting in the 3600 block of Garfield Boulevard in the Jeff-Vander-Lou neighborhood. One man was found shot and deceased at the scene. No suspect or victim information has been released at this time. Police have not yet disclosed whether or not these incidents might be connected. Homicide detectives with SLMPD are handling the investigations. If y...

Missouri among states collecting the most tax revenue from commercial betting

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:34:40 GMT

Without federal laws for sports wagering, states are left to experiment and set their own tax-revenue structures. Some states tax sportsbooks as high as 50% and others as low as 6%, according to the American Action Forum.States with authorized sports wagering tend to hover in the 10-15% range, with nuances added from there. Some states deduct promotional bets, while others require disclosure, per Bloomberg Tax.OLBG compiled a list of the 10 states that collected the most tax revenue from commercial gambling during 2021 and how that revenue compares to 2020. Data comes from the American Gaming Association and various news media outlets, with the tax total reflecting specific state and local taxes applied directly to gaming revenue. Data does not include billions of dollars paid annually by the industry via income, sales, other corporate taxes, or payroll taxes paid by gaming operators and suppliers.In seven of the 10 states featured on the forthcoming list, sports gambling ...

Oak Hill a major course unlikely to look or feel the same for PGA

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:34:40 GMT

By DOUG FERGUSON (AP Golf Writer)Major golf championships are nothing new at Oak Hill. The Donald Ross gem in upstate New York already has hosted three U.S. Opens, three PGA Championships and the Ryder Cup. And yet the PGA Championship’s return to Oak Hill feels like a debut.Part of that is because of the fabled East Course.Oak Hill kept getting so far away from its Ross roots — the club dates to 1901 — that it finally took on a restoration project so thorough it’s a wonder any of the 32 players who have played it in the last two PGA Championships will recognize the place.Three holes were not there when the PGA Championship was last at Oak Hill in 2013. Trees were removed, creating more vistas and recovery options. The bunkers are steep and penal, similar to what Ross had in mind.And part of the newness to this PGA Championship is the calendar.The PGA of America announced in 2017 it would be moving its premier championship to May, a decision that would elimin...

Man is missing for over a month and Denver police ask for public’s help in locating him

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:34:40 GMT

A local man is missing for over a month and Denver police are asking for the public’s help in finding him.James “Jay” Montoya, 26, was last seen about 2:30 a.m. April 2 leaving the Hangar 101 Bar & Grill on West Jewell Avenue in Lakewood, according to a Metro Denver Crime Stoppers alert.Denver police, who are heading the missing person investigation, said Montoya was last seen in a sedan with a distinctive paint job.Montoya last posted a snap chat from the area of West Alameda Avenue and Federal Boulevard,  according to Denver7. His family said that Montoya left the bar with someone they did not recognize.#MissingPerson – Read & RT: #Denver, can you help us find James “Jay” Montoya? If you see him or know his whereabouts, please call @CrimeStoppersCO at 720-913-7867 — you can remain anonymous and earn a cash reward! pic.twitter.com/oGpacSIdgG— Denver Police Dept. (@DenverPolice) May 12, 2023Anyone who has seen Montoya, or who knows of his whereabouts, is as...

Casa Bonita offers fans a sneak peek inside restaurant ahead of reopening

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:34:40 GMT

Casa Bonita’s appears to be on the precipice of its highly anticipated reopening.This week, The Denver Post learned the Lakewood restaurant and entertainment venue, famous for its sopapillas and cliff divers, has all the necessary permits from the city, county and state to be able to reopen. On Friday, members on its newsletter list received an email offering a sneak peek inside the venue.Fans got a quick glimpse of preparation in the form of five gifs that show staff busy polishing plaques and painting some of the interior features, including a window and a tree. The plaques, according to many longtime locals we spoke with, showcase the tenures of former employees.Related ArticlesRestaurants, Food and Drink | Casa Bonita has the green light to open from city, county and state, but when will it? Restaurants, Food and Drink | Ranked: Every fun thing to do and see at Casa Bonita, from cliff divers to mariachi and more Restaurants, Food and Drink |...

US upsets defending champ Finland, Canada routs Latvia to open ice hockey worlds

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:34:40 GMT

TAMPERE, Finland (AP) — The United States overcame defending champion Finland 4-1 to open the ice hockey world championship on Friday.Alex Tuch scored two goals and Drew O’Çonnor had a goal and two assists to lead the U.S. Cutter Ganthier also scored and goaltender Casey DeSmith stopped 23 shots in Tampere.Teemu Hartikainen gave the hosts a 1-0 lead late in the opening period on a power play before Ganthier tied it from the left circle in the second.O’Çonnor and Tuch completed the rally midway through the final period. Tuch scored his second into an empty net.In Riga, MacKenzie Weeger scored a goal and added two assists to lead Canada as it routed host Latvia 6-0 in their opener.Lawson Crouse, Scott Laughton, Samuel Blais, Joe Veleno and Jack McBain had a goal apiece to get the 2022 runner-up warmed up. Samuel Montembeault made 23 saves for the shutout.The Czech Republic beat Slovakia 3-2, also in Riga. Oscar Lindberg scored the lone goal on a power play ...

New three-story restaurant and bar with rooftop views opening on South Broadway

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:34:40 GMT

BurnDown is South Broadway’s newest watering hole.Pack your friends into the three-story restaurant and bar with rooftop views of downtown and the Front Range at 476 S. Broadway, set to open on May 20. The 24,000-square-foot building, built in the 1940s, was previously home to LeGrue’s, a flower shop and year-round Christmas store that operated for 50 years.BurnDown is a reference to a fire in 1978 that destroyed much of the building’s interior, leaving a hole in the center that has been incorporated into the design as a three-story atrium. Photos of the fire taken by a neighbor hang on the restaurant’s wall to remind visitors of its history.“We figured we might as well embrace the past,” co-owner Reed Sparks said. “Normally, when things burn down, they fall down. So, to have a burned down building that’s still standing, we wanted to try to bring it back to life.”The first floor is a classic restaurant and bar with a surprisingly elevated food menu, available for lunch on the weeken...