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2 Capital Region restaurants among Top 10 for Best NY Burger

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:35:57 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The New York Beef Council has announced the Top 10 restaurants in the Best New York Burger Competition. Making their way out of the initial pool of nominees, Chatham Brewing’s “Trowbridge Burger” in Chatham, and Illusive Restaurant & Bar’s “The Bougee Burger” in Rensselaer are among the Top 10. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! “In total, we collected 3,612 votes for the Best NY Burger competition so far from several regions throughout New York,” said Chrissy Claudio, Director of Producer Communications & Consumer Engagement for the New York Beef Council. “This year's Top 10 restaurants are praiseworthy but are only a few of the many restaurants in New York State that do an outstanding job of promoting and serving our beef products to their customers on behalf of New York's beef producers.”To make it to the Top 4, the public can vote between April 22 and April 29. You can vote for your favorit...

SPORTIME Schenectady to start reopening after fire

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:35:57 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- SPORTIME, a sports complex in Schenectady, has announced its reopening plans after a fire broke out on April 11, badly damaging the building. No one was injured in the fire. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! General Manager Sarah Sharpe hopes to start reopening the outdoor court areas on Wednesday, April 26. She hopes to get the indoor services ready to go the week of May 1. "Our infrastructure that was badly damaged, and that will not immediately reopen, including our clubhouse, childcare center, indoor bathrooms, locker rooms and offices, and our two tennis court buildings, will be completely restored in time for the 2023-2024 indoor season, or prior," said Sharpe. Sportime Schenectady looking to rebuild after fire Currently, the staff are using a trailer in parking lot as a temporary office space and bathroom, said Sharpe. They also reinflated the SPORTIME dome earlier this week."Although no...

Missouri, Illinois among worst states for single parents, study says

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:35:57 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A new study ranked Missouri and Illinois as two of the worst US states for single parents to raise a family. Business research firm Lending Tree revealed a list earlier this month that ranked the best and worst places for single parents. Missouri and Illinois both ranked in the bottom 10 of states, 44th and 42nd respectively. Trending: Is it legal to collect rainwater in Missouri & Illinois? Lending Tree analyzed Census data in all 50 states and assigned scores based on several pieces of criteria, including income, affordability and workplace protection. Missouri and Illinois ranked within the middle of the pack for average income scores, though ranked near the bottom in other considerations. The study said Missouri has no workplace protections for attending school events during work hours. It also noted Illinois had a high regional price parity, so goods and services might cost you more there compared to other states. The study named California the best state to ...

Two natural gas companies in Colorado part of $9.25 million fine by EPA over Clean Air Act violations

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:35:57 GMT

Two natural gas processors doing business in Colorado agreed this week to multi-million dollar settlements with the federal government over continuous violations of the Clean Air Act that contributed to the state’s ongoing ozone pollution problem.The companies also agreed to make repairs to leaky equipment at their facilities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and ozone pollution, which cause breathing problems.One operator, which does business under the name WES DJ Gathering LLC, agreed to pay $3.25 million in connection with faulty equipment at three contiguous gas processing plants known as the Fort Lupton Complex, which is about 35 miles north of Denver.The company, which is a subsidiary of Western Midstream Partners, also agreed to replace aging equipment and to take some outdated technology out of commission, according to a news release from the Environmental Protection Agency’s Region 8 office.That settlement will be split evenly between Colorado and the U.S. gove...

CBI issues alert seeking missing 26-year-old Indigenous man

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:35:57 GMT

The Colorado Bureau of Investigation on Friday morning issued a “Missing Indigenous Person Alert” seeking a transient 26-year-old man last seen April 12 in metro Denver.Related ArticlesColorado News | Missing woman in Lakewood found safe, CBI cancels alert Colorado News | 80-year-old Arvada man reported missing found safe Colorado News | Barry Morphew’s attorney accuses DA of misrepresenting, withholding evidence in dismissed murder case Colorado News | Missing Glen Haven man found dead after days-long search Colorado News | Colorado judge sanctions DA Linda Stanley’s office over pattern of widespread discovery violations Denver police were looking for Peter Lafromboise, according to the CBI alert posted on Twitter. Lafromboise was last heard from by relatives on April 9, the post said.He has tattoos on both hands and is described as having brown hair and brown eyes. He is 5’...

Computer issue at the Disneyland Resort delays guests from entering the parks

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:35:57 GMT

Some parkgoers who visited the Disneyland Resort on Thursday could not get into the parks or use any technology-dependent features due to a computer system crash, The Orange County Register reported.The crash briefly affected the turnstiles entryways at Disneyland and Disney California Adventure, parking structures, and certain Magicband+ capabilities. Disneyland announces closure date for Splash Mountain ahead of ‘Princess and the Frog’ re-imagining Guests couldn’t park hop between the two parks, Magicbands was not working correctly and annual pass holders, known at the Disneyland Resort as Magic Key holders, could not scan their tickets for food and merchandise discounts.Disneyland parking attendants were also forced to hand out paper parking tickets since barcodes couldn’t be scanned.The computer issue resulted in a massive crowd of visitors waiting for the issue to be solved in the center promenade between Disneyland and Disney California Adventure.Many Twitter users visiting ...

'Creep Catchers’ child advocacy group confronts ‘Child’s Play’ actor in Hollywood

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:35:57 GMT

A Southern California-based child advocacy group has released video of 59-year-old Ed Gale, the actor who played Chucky in the 1988 horror film “Child’s Play,” admitting to engaging in sexually explicit online conversations with a boy he thought was 14 with the aim of having a physical encounter.The group behind the video sting, Creep Catchers Unit, confronted Gale at his Hollywood apartment with printouts of the online conversations. “Did you try to solicit child pornography from him,” the founder of the CC Unit, who goes by the name Ghost, can be seen asking the actor. “I tried to get him...a naked picture from him, yes,” Gale replies. Ed Gale, seen next to Ghost, Creep Catchers Unit founder, who showed up to the actors apartment with printouts of sexually explicit conversations the actor allegedly had with someone posing as a 14-year-old boy. (CC Unit)Officers with LAPD seen showing up at Ed Gale's apartment, where they reportedly seized electronic devices from the acto...

More than 60 California liberal groups call on Feinstein to resign

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:35:57 GMT

A coalition of more than 60 progressive grassroots groups claiming to represent more than 100,000 Californians sent a letter to Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) asking her to resign.The coalition, which includes progressive groups from around the state, argue Feinstein’s extended absence from the state has held up President Biden’s agenda in the Senate.“Complications from your illness threaten [your] storied legacy. Your absences hobble the elected Democratic Senate majority from doing the work of the people of California and our nation,” the groups wrote.“We ask that you resign from the Senate to focus on your health. Please allow Gov. [Gavin] Newsom to appoint an interim senator who can provide robust and constant representation for California though the election of 2024,” they wrote.The signatories include Activate America, Berkeley Now, Change begins with ME, Democracy Action Marin, Feminists in Action Los Angeles, Generation Blue, and chapters of Indivisible from around the sta...

Marina Worre: Female Entrepreneur Powerhouse

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:35:57 GMT

From an early age, Marina Worre had to learn how to be creative and resourceful. Born and raised in a third-world country, Odesa, Ukraine, women were devalued, and the opportunity to accumulate wealth was nearly nonexistent. Today, Worre has a long track record of empowering women to find their voice, shoot for the stars and achieve financial prosperity. She is the founder and CEO of Worre Studios as well as the creator of “The Most Powerful Women” event, coming up on May 5th.Worre Studios was launched as a direct response to the problems caused by the pandemic. Worre says, “Leveraging my resources, I assembled a team of the best audio and video production professionals to construct a 25,000-square-foot state-of-the-art production studio in Las Vegas, designed to produce the ultimate interactive virtual experiences in the world, with a timeline that most would call insane.”Worre Studios has a 360-degree 1.9mm LED screen that allows hosts to interact with up to 500,000 particip...

Passenger Hurt, Driver Arrested after Hit-and-Run Crash on Belvedere Street [San Rafael, CA]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 11:35:57 GMT

One Arrested after Hit-and-Run Collision near Verdi StreetSAN RAFAEL, CA (April 21, 2023) – Monday, one passenger was hurt and a driver was arrested after a hit-and-run crash on Belvedere Street.The incident happened around 5:45 p.m., near Verdi Street in San Rafael.According to reports, the driver of a red vehicle struck a parked car and rolled at least three times before coming to a stop. Afterwards, witnesses say the driver and passenger both fled the scene on foot.However, the passenger returned a short while later, needing treatment for minor injuries. Eventually, the driver also turned himself in. As a result, police booked the driver for suspicion of felony hit-and-run.At this time, the identities of the parties involved have not been released to the public. Those with further information about the accident should contact local authorities immediately.Thousands of people are injured each year due to reckless driving. Pay full attention to the road and your surroundings ...