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New York State International Short Film Festival returns to Albany

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 03:20:33 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The New York State International Short Film is slated to return to Albany on September 22 and 23. Heralded as a remarkable cinematic journey, the annual 2-day festival highlights a variety of independent short films and allows viewers to engage with the filmmakers through Q&A panels. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! 28 short films will be screened under different genres such as drama, comedy, documentary, horror, experimental, animation, and music videos. Awards will be handed out in each genre, in addition to the Best Young Filmmaker Award. The events run from 5:30 to 11 p.m. on both days at The Linda Performing Arts Studio at 339 Central Ave. Tickets are $25 for one day or $40 for the two-day pass.

Cauldron Cup calls soccer teams to Fort Ann in October

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 03:20:33 GMT

FORT ANN, N.Y. (NEWS10) - A sports complex in Fort Ann is welcoming back an annual soccer tournament that draws around 200 teams to the North Country every year. The Cauldron Cup returns to Golden Goal Sports Park on Saturday, Oct. 21. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Now in its second year, the Cauldron Cup is a 7v7 tournament that this year features players born between 2009 and 2016 to fit its under 8-15 age range. Games last 25 minutes, round robin, with all participating teams guaranteed at least four games, plus the playoffs.“Located in the Lake George region of beautiful upstate New York, the facility benefits from majestic views of the Adirondack mountains with endless blue skies, starry nights, and fresh mountain air," said tournament organizer Todd Cook. "All of these add up to one conclusion: There is no better place to end your outdoor fall season than Golden Goal Sports Park."Teams will be grouped by Level A 1st Division, Le...

Participating vendors for the Catskill Food Festival

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 03:20:33 GMT

CATSKILL, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The 2023 Catskill Food Festival is set for Saturday, September 9. The festival takes place at Dutchman's Landing Park from noon to 6 p.m. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! The event includes food trucks, food vendors, and live music by Wyld Blu. The festival is being held rain or shine.Participating food trucks and vendorsKrupa Brothers PierogiesPeeta PocketMedical Relief for UkraineLa Ruta Del Sol BoothNew Scotland SpiritsEpiphany DistributionGrandaddy WeavesIsland House GourmetCooper’s DaughterSweet LisuzzaBig Guy Hot SauceNew York Soda JerksPura Vida Kettle CornThe Juice BranchLemon LovePura Vida Kettle CornPixie FlossBella ChowFarrell BarkeryHierba BuenaForno Rosso PizzaFlavors of LebanonHappieBeanLa Ruta Del SolStreet Food 7The Mac FactorAt First BiteChurch St. CateringTexas Tornado ChipsTaste of SugarTomas TapasYanis FoodDessert DestinyMr. Ding-a-LingVillage PizzaRip Van Winkle Brewing CompanyWomen's Cance...

Two St. Louis City high schools lead new list ranking best in Missouri

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 03:20:33 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Two institutions in the City of St. Louis lead a new list ranking the best public high schools in Missouri. US News and World Report released its annual rankings of the best high schools in the nation earlier this week. The rankings also break down the best high schools in each state. For Missouri, the top two schools recognized are both in the Saint Louis Public Schools district. That includes Metro Academic and Classical High School at the top and the Collegiate School of Medicine and Bioscience as the runner-up. "It's a big day for SLPS! We now have the TOP TWO HIGH SCHOOLS IN MISSOURI!" the district replied in response to the rankings via Twitter. High schools in the St. Louis and Kansas City metros dominated the top of the list. Seven of the Top 10 were located either in St. Louis City or St. Louis County. The US News and World Report's Top 10 high schools in Missouri (in order) include: Metro Academic and Classical High School - St. Louis CityCollegiate School of M...

Circle K stations offering 30 cents off per gallon Thursday

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 03:20:33 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- Drivers are getting a surprise deal on gas Thursday, courtesy of Circle K. The gas station chain announced that over 5,000 locations across the US will be offering 30 cents off per gallon from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and half off on food and drinks from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m.“Ahead of the Labor Day weekend, we are proud to honor our customers’ unwavering loyalty and take the energy and excitement of Circle K Day up a notch with even more spectacular savings," states Alex Miller, Chief Operating Officer for Circle K. US questions Tesla move to allow hands-free driving longer with Autopilot Circle K says that these discounts will continue at most gas stations. Some locations will hand out fuel discount cards for 10 cents off per gallon of fuel. You can also sign up for a Circle K debit card to save 10 cents per gallon every time you fill up.The deal is only available at participating Circle K locations and may not be available in some states. To see which locations are offering this...

Driver without license plates sparks high-speed chase in St. Louis County

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 03:20:33 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - A man driving a vehicle without license plates reportedly led officers on a high speed chase around north St. Louis County last week. Prosecutors have charged Rashaud First with resisting arrest and endangering the welfare of a child in the investigation. St. Charles County Executive says residents taking unfair advantage of flood buyout program According to court documents obtained by FOX 2, the chase began on Aug. 24 on New Halls Ferry Road. Investigators say First took off from the scene, with another woman and a one-year-old child in the car, as police attempted to pull him over. First was speeding, weaving in and out of traffic, and did not obey traffic lights during the chase, per court documents, He reportedly threw a pistol out of a window and came to a stop near Scranton Avenue. Police later seized the pistol and a bag containing multi-color capsules. First was on felony probation in connection with a 2022 drug case out of St. Louis, per court docu...

Chevron tells state it plans layoffs as part of purchase of Denver’s PDC Energy

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 03:20:33 GMT

After completing its $7.6 billion purchase of PDC Energy, Chevron Corp. expects to terminate at least one-third of the positions at PDC’s offices in Denver and Evans, but the company said people can apply for open jobs at the merged company.As required by state law, Chevron notified the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment of the impending layoffs Aug. 25. Chevron said it told employees about the layoffs during town halls last week.Chevron has more than 500 open positions that PDC Energy employees can apply for, said Kim McHugh, vice president of the company’s Rockies business unit.PDC has about 600 workers. Chevron’s notice to the state said the maximum number of layoffs would be 199, but that most would be offered jobs.“The PDC Energy employees are critical to our success as we continue to operate in the DJ Basin. Both companies have very comparable cultures that focus on safe and reliable operations, and benefiting the communities where we operate.”...

Broncos adding veteran WR Phillip Dorsett on practice squad deal as roster flux continues

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 03:20:33 GMT

The Broncos might be short on wide receivers on their 53-man roster, but they’re adding at least a pair of veterans to the practice squad.Denver on Wednesday morning agreed to sign wide receiver Phillip Dorsett to the 16-man squad, a source confirmed to The Post. There, he’ll join Lil’Jordan Humphrey, who spent the entire offseason with the Broncos and even practiced with the team Tuesday with the understanding that he’d be released and then re-signed to the practice squad the next day.Related ArticlesDenver Broncos | A five-step plan for rebooting Broncos quarterback Russell Wilson Denver Broncos | In better place mentally, Randy Gregory is ready to help Broncos defense reach new heights: “How can someone that big be that quick and strong?” Denver Broncos | What Broncos’ very temporary initial 53-man roster says about current state of Sean Payton’s team Denver Broncos | Broncos DC Vance J...

Telluride Film Festival celebrates 50 years with an A-list full of auteurs

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 03:20:33 GMT

Two specters hover above the Telluride Film Festival as it celebrates its 50th anniversary, starting Aug. 31.Make that three.Since last year’s installment, two of the festival’s quartet of visionary co-founders have died: Bill Pence, 82, and Tom Luddy, 79. Since SAG-AFTRA went on strike in July, questions have dogged the fall film festival circuit about whether actors would be able, or willing, to promote films from the studios represented by the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers.Colman Domingo portrays Civil Rights maverick Bayard Rustin in “Rustin.” At left is Aml Ameen as Martin Luther King. Courtesy NetflixBut any 50-year-old worth the candles on a cake can handle change and challenges. Julie Huntsinger, Telluride’s executive director for 13 years, was clear-eyed if giddy as she ran down the festival’s offerings, which include films having their first screenings as well as others that had their world premieres at the 2023 tone-setting Cannes, Sundance, Locarno ...

American Airlines flight attendants vote to authorize a strike, although a walkout still unlikely

Published Fri, 15 Nov 2024 03:20:33 GMT

FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Flight attendants at American Airlines voted overwhelmingly to authorize union leaders to call for a strike, a move designed to put pressure on the carrier during negotiations over pay raises.The Association of Professional Flight Attendants said Wednesday that more than 99% of members who voted recently favored giving the union power to call a strike. The union backed up the vote with picketing at several airports.Union President Julie Hedrick said the vote tells company management that flight attendants, who have not received raises since 2019, are “fired up.” American executives, she said, “ignore this strike vote at their peril.”American said, “We’re proud of the progress we’ve made in negotiations with the APFA, and we look forward to reaching an agreement that provides our flight attendants with real and meaningful value. We understand that a strike authorization vote is one of the important ways flight a...