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Colonie announces guidelines for winter storm

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:54:11 GMT

COLONIE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- As people prepare for the incoming inclement weather, the town of Colonie has announced plans for parking along with guidelines for its town members. Residents are advised to avoid unnecessary travel for the duration of the storm. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Vehicles are to be parked off the road and avoid cul-de-sac parking. Remove portable basketball hoops, garbage cans, Christmas trees, and any other items from the Town Right of Way.The town asks that you refrain from shoveling snow directly into the street and avoid piling the snow on sidewalks. Make sure to inform your plow services of these guidelines as well. It is understood that not everyone can avoid driving in this weather, so be sure to maintain 100 feet from the rear of the plow trucks for safety reasons. Reduce your driving speed and give yourself plenty of extra time to arrive at your destination safely.

Skeleton warns truckers about Maple Ave Bridge

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:54:11 GMT

GLENVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) — It’s been hit after hit for two Bridges in Glenville. So a frustrated homeowner on Maple Avenue took it upon herself to make a creative sign, giving drivers a dire warning about the low clearance crossing.“My whole house shook" Kassondra Paull recalled. Looking around Maple Ave, you might not guess that just two weeks ago, a too-tall-truck carrying compressed fuel hit the 10-foot-high rail bridge causing an explosion visible by radar. What you will see is a Halloween-looking lawn ornament warning truck drivers about the Maple Avenue Bridge. 'Crazy Carl' onlookers have dubbed him. He’s the concoction of nearby homeowner Kassondra Paull who tells me people are taking notice.“Just thought I’d do something for the community since no one else is" said Paull. He might look amusing, the skeleton was born out of real trauma for Paull and her children.“It’s still traumatizing to all of us. Even my kids don't sleep in their bed” mentioned the mom. “Since the s...

USA Today names Troy Art Block #1 best new festival

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:54:11 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Troy Art Block, a mural gallery in downtown Troy, was named #1 best new festival in USA Today's 10Best festivals. It included 27 temporary murals within two blocks of the Church Street alley. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The artists painted these murals live during a block party festival on October 14, 2023. The festival drew in more than 1,500 visitors with live music, local food and beverages, and the ability to watch artists work their magic. Partners from the Downtown Troy Business Improvement District as well as four local businesses including The Ruck, Mi Casa, Street Taco, and Rare Form Brewery hosted the festival. It was presented by the Capital Region Arts Center in partnership with the city of Troy, The American Recovery Plan Act, and the Downtown Troy BID with sponsorship from Collectiveffort and friends of the project.

SUV drives through home in south St. Louis County

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:54:11 GMT

OAKVILLE, Mo. - St. Louis County police were called to investigate a crash involving an SUV. When they arrived on scene, they saw the vehicle had driven through a home. The call to police was made just before 11:30 a.m. Friday morning. A preliminary investigation unveiled the driver of the SUV was heading eastbound on Forder Rd. when he drove off the road and struck a home on Forder Crossing Ct. St. Louis Health Dept. recommends masks as flu, COVID, and RSV cases surge The home was unoccupied at the time of the crash. The driver was taken to the hospital with no life-threatening injuries. Police stated the cause of the crash is unkown at the time. Fox 2 reporters are at the scene working to gather more information. Details will be posted here as they come into the newsroom.

All Elite Wrestling returns to St. Louis

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:54:11 GMT

ST. LOUIS, Mo. - All Elite Wrestling will make its return to St. Louis in two weeks. The professional wrestling company's live collision show will take place at Chaifetz Arena on Jan. 20 at 6 p.m. This is the first time the company brings the 'Saturday night' show to St. Louis as it airs live on TNT cable. Light rain and snow to impact Friday evening plans Attendees will be able to catch wrestling legends such as Sting, Chris Jericho and others in action at the event. Tickets are available for purchase at AEWtix.com starting at $28.

Broncos Journal: Why Mike McGlinchey thinks Denver’s 2023 progress matters despite Russell Wilson’s benching, future QB uncertainty

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:54:11 GMT

The way Mike McGlinchey figures it, having a single-track mind can actually make you a good multitasker.That might seem counterintuitive, but the Broncos’ right tackle has shown in his first year here the way he puts it into practice.Focus on winning, put your efforts into that, and you can find progress on multiple levels.It can help provide leadership on an offense that needed it.It can help a new head coach build the culture he wants.It can help drive a minimum three-win improvement over 2022 with one more division game left on the docket.It can instill a belief in the locker room that brighter days are ahead.“You knew it wasn’t going to be the smoothest sailing coming in with a new coach and a new organization and learning the ropes,” McGlinchey said Thursday. “Everybody is in a new environment. Certainly, those things don’t come easy. Especially when you’re trying to overcome a lot of hardship from years past.“I think this team found a little bit of their heart this year ...

Denver realtors predict limited inventory, rising prices in 2024

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:54:11 GMT

Denver area realtors anticipate interest rates will continue to drive the housing market in 2024.But after a year when high rates stymied sales, they hope interest rates start dropping.“I’m 100% certain rates will be lower,” said Delroy Gill with LIV Sotheby’s. “The sweet spot will be 6% or lower.”Lower interest rates may convince more people to put their houses up for sale and may encourage some potential buyers to rejoin the fray.“A little decrease in rates will bring buyers off the sidelines,” said Lauren Cotlar with 8z.Ashleigh Fredrickson with The Agency said buyers and sellers must adjust to higher rates. “The days of 3% mortgage rates likely won’t be seen again any time soon.”She’d like to see interest rates settle at 5 to 6%.“That’s a normal, solid rate. People will get used to it and stop waiting, and some of the inventory gridlock will come to an end at some point this year.”Limited invento...

Denver man indicted on federal fraud charges in $8.5 million vacation rental scam on Airbnb, Vrbo

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:54:11 GMT

A Denver man found himself indicted on federal fraud charges in an $8.5 million vacation rental scam on Airbnb and Vrbo that not only allegedly defrauded thousands, but also racially discriminated against guests, in 10 states over several years.Shaunik Raheja, 34, was indicted by a federal grand jury on Thursday, alongside Miami resident Shray Goel, 35, on claims that the pair ran “a double-booking, bait-and-switch scam” through online marketplaces Airbnb and Vrbo. Deceptive vacation rental listings and phony cancellations involving more than 10,000 reservations and almost 100 properties resulted in the partners reaping more than $8.5 million in profit, according to an announcement by the Justice Department.That money broke down as more than $7 million from Airbnb bookings and more than $1.5 million from “additional and sometimes conflicting reservations through Vrbo” across 2018 and 2019, the indictment reports.“Fueled by greed, the defendants deceived...

Southern California jolted by magnitude 4.2 earthquake

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:54:11 GMT

An earthquake measuring 4.2 in magnitude shook the Los Angeles area Friday morning and was felt by potentially millions of people across Southern California. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, the quake struck at 10:55 a.m. Pacific time with an epicenter 5.5 miles underground, just north of Rancho Cucamonga in the San Gabriel Mountains. The temblor, dubbed the Lytle Creek Earthquake, had a preliminary magnitude of 4.6, was downgraded to 4.1 and eventually the Geological Survey determined it was a 4.2. Interactive California Earthquake Map There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. "The Los Angeles Fire Department remains in a normal operating mode. There have been NO reports of injury, structure or infrastructure damage within our @LACity jurisdiction related to the M4.1," LAFD posted on X, formerly Twitter. Dr. Lucy Jones, a seismologist and founder of the Dr. Lucy Jones Center for Science and Society, said the earthquake occurred along two fault lines. "The [qu...

Video shows dog startled by Southern California earthquake

Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 19:54:11 GMT

Hundreds of thousands, if not millions of people, were jolted by a magnitude 4.2 earthquake that struck Southern California Friday morning.Among them: Ernesto & Jeanie Moreira of North Fontana.The couple shared security camera footage from inside their living room which recorded video of the quake shaking their Christmas tree, holiday decorations and furniture – and frightening their dog, Coco.“He was so scared,” Ernesto told KTLA.Ernesto & Jeanie Moreira's dog, Coco, was startled by the magnitude 4.2 earthquake. Jan. 5, 2024. (Ernesto Moreira) North Fontana is only about two miles from the quake’s epicenter in the San Gabriel Mountains, so the Moreira’s home likely bore the full brunt of its force.No damage was reported to their home, or any other property across the Los Angeles area, and no injuries were reported, officials said. Latest California Earthquakes - Interactive Map The temblor, which struck at 10:55 a.m. local time, sent shockwaves across Southern California ...