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Veterans can enjoy a free Italian meal on November 16

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:23:03 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On Thursday, veterans and their families can enjoy a free Italian meal at The American Legion of Saratoga at 34 West Avenue in Saratoga Springs. Reservations are required as space is limited. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The free meals have been made possible by The American Legion Adirondack Post 70, Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga, Rosina Food Products, and The Bread Basket Bakery. Meals are expertly crafted by Rosina Food Products and are complimented by a salad and dessert platter from The Bread Basket Bakery. "We are immensely grateful for the dedication and sacrifice of our veterans, and we are excited to partner with the American Legion Adirondack Post 70, Rosina Food Products, and The Bread Basket Bakery to offer them a warm and delicious Italian meal as a gesture of our appreciation," said Megan Koloskie, Development Manager of Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga. "We hope this event wil...

New Jersey man impersonated DEA agent, charged with grand larceny

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:23:03 GMT

CLIFTON PARK, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A New Jersey man was arrested after impersonating a Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agent and scamming a victim out of over $50,000 worth of money and goods, according to New York State Police. Prashil Shah, 22, faces multiple charges. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! On October 24, troopers received a complaint they had been scammed. The resident, from Clifton Park, said they were contacted by someone who identified themself as a United States DEA Agent.According to state police, the scammer told the victim they had a warrant for their arrest, which they could avoid for $3,000. The victim provided the scammer with the money on October 11. Crews respond to car fire on Northway The victim contacted the scammer a few days later, this time the scammer asked for gold bars valued at over $50,000 to avoid being arrested. Once again, the victim provided the scammer with the demanded items. The sca...

Voting over, union vice president shares UAW contract results

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:23:03 GMT

WENTZVILLE, Mo. - The unofficial results are in for the Local 2250 vote in Wentzville. The vice president of the union told FOX 2 that it did not pass.General Motors Vote on UAW ContractProductionFor: 45.68%1,274Against: 54.32%1,515Total: 2,789General Motors Vote on UAW ContractSkilled TradesFor: 54.65%147Against: 45.35%122Total: 269 Mayor resigns, hired weeks later in new job making 6x more The Local 2250 has 3,700 members. Former UAW president Glenn Coggie told FOX 2 that out there Tuesday morning, he expected about 2,000 of those members to actually come out to the union hall and vote. The GM plant in Wentzville is one of the three original plants where the UAW strike started.The UAW achieved record contracts with the big three automakers after six weeks of targeted labor strikes. However, not all union members have been happy with the new deal. It was on track to pass but received notable rejections by General Motors' plants in Flint, Michigan and Spring Hill, Tennessee.5...

Grandma Peggy's breakfast club continues in honor of late grandson

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:23:03 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- A St. Louis grandmother is making a difference in teens’ lives, one breakfast plate at a time. Dozens of Bishop DuBourg High School students shuffle through her doors and into her kitchen on Wednesday mornings for breakfast club. They affectionately call her “Grandma Peggy.” This Wednesday was a special one as FOX2’s Tim Ezell joined Peggy Winckowski for her breakfast club. Winckowski had a table full of her grandson's and Sam Crowe’s friends. Winckowski’s grandson, Sam Crowe, initiated the Wednesday Breakfast Club, and it continues in his honor. Crowe died in July 2022 in an accident.“I love Wednesdays. I love feeding these children, who are the best and most well-behaved in the world. I want every child to have what they have,” Winckowski said. Winckowski explained that Sam, along with his cousin Owen and seven friends, used to gather for breakfast before school started on Wednesdays due to Bishop DuBourg's late start. One day, Crowe came home and told Winckowski that...

Emergency calls pile up at L.A.'s tiny home villages

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:23:03 GMT

Richard Clark says he became unhoused after an injury prevented him from working. For the past year, a purple shed in North Hollywood’s Chandler Blvd. Tiny Home Village has been his temporary home.At just 64 square feet with two beds, it isn’t much. But for Clark, it is a major improvement over the public benches where he used to sleep. He says staffers are helping him apply for disability and hopefully find a permanent place to live. “The services are here. You just have to take advantage of them,” he told us.Richard Clark shows KTLA's Lauren Lyster his tiny home in North Hollywood. Nov. 2023. Los Angeles now has 11 tiny home villages built by the city and largely operated with government funds.Chandler Blvd. was the first, opening in 2021. But as these communities have expanded, so has something else: the number of emergency calls.KTLA obtained police, fire and paramedic records which paint a picture of the care still needed by the unhoused when they are taken off the streets...

Los Angeles Rams officially moving practice facility 

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:23:03 GMT

The Los Angeles Rams are moving their practice facility from a temporary site in Thousand Oaks to Woodland Hills ahead of the 2024 NFL season, the team announced on Wednesday. Their new facility will be located on property at West Oxnard Street and Canoga Avenue which Rams owner Stan Kroenke acquired last year. Wednesday's announcement was made at the adjacent Topanga Village shopping center, which was also part of the 100-acre acquisition.A rendering of the Rams' new practice facility in Woodland Hills, CA. (Los Angeles Rams)"This is a monumental day for the Los Angeles Rams as we can now call Woodland Hills and the City of Los Angeles our home," said Rams COO Kevin DemoffA rendering shows the practice facility will consist of two 100-yard football fields, modular trailers for office space and meeting rooms, as well as weight and training rooms and spaces for players’ lockers, media staging areas and meal rooms. Relocating the Rams practice facility is the first step of Stan Kroenk...

Riverside Co. officials ID 2 dead after suspected murder-suicide in Rancho Mirage

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:23:03 GMT

Two Simi Valley residents are dead after what the Riverside County Sheriff's Department described as a murder-suicide in Rancho Mirage Sunday afternoon.In a news release, deputies identified Carl Ashcroft, 61, as the shooter and Kathryn Ashcroft, 55, as the victim. Their relationship to each other was not disclosed by officials.The shooting was reported at about 2:15 p.m., and once deputies arrived to the scene on Lyon Street, they found that Carl Ashcroft, who was declared dead there.Kathryn Ashcroft succumbed to her wounds at a local hospital.Anyone with information is asked to call Master Investigator Navarrete at 951-955-2777 or Investigator Evans at 760-836-1600.

L.A. Mayor Karen Bass rides Metro to promote public transit amid 10 Fwy commuting nightmare 

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:23:03 GMT

It’s no secret that the 10 Freeway fire has caused a traffic nightmare in Los Angeles, especially in downtown. Now, with nearly 300,000 commuters being affected by the detours while the highway is repaired, city officials – including Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass herself – are taking it upon themselves to promote public transportation. Bass rode the Metro’s E line to work on Wednesday morning, hopping on at the Expo/Western station and hopping off in Little Tokyo, her office said in a release. “This morning, I didn’t sit in any traffic on my way to work thanks to Metro,” she said. “My ride was fast and easy, thanks in part to the partnership between the city and Metro to speed up the E line trains while the freeway closure is ongoing.”  10 Freeway fire: All you need to know In addition to speeding up E line trains, Metrolink trains are also being sped up, and trains from West Covina to Union Station have had one more car installed on them to allow for more passengers. The mayor has...

Ron Balden Arrested after Ambulance Collision on Main Street [Ventura, CA]

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:23:03 GMT

Three Hospitalized after Pursuit Crash near Donlon StreetVENTURA, CA (November 15, 2023) – Ron Balden was in police custody Monday night following a collision involving an ambulance on Main Street.Law enforcement officers had initially responded to a different incident at approximately 11:10 p.m., where a motorcycle and a Hyundai sedan had collided on Ocean Drive and Oxnard Avenue.As the officers conducted their investigation, a black Audi carelessly sped through the scene, putting the safety of the investigating officers at risk.A pursuit of the Audi ensued, heading northbound on Victoria Avenue. Due to safety concerns, the officers decided to call off the chase. Shortly thereafter, the suspect was sighted by one officer near Channel Drive and Lemon Grove Avenue, leading to another pursuit.The pursuit came to a halt when the Audi collided with a Gold Coast ambulance at the intersection of Main and Donlon Streets. The impact resulted in the ambulance being pushed into a large ...

12 Injured in Multi-Vehicle Crash at Exposition Park [Los Angeles, CA]

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 08:23:03 GMT

Multiple Hospitalized after Auto Collision near Martin Luther King BoulevardLOS ANGELES, CA (November 15, 2023) – A multi-vehicle crash occurred at Exposition Park Saturday night, resulting in injuries to twelve individuals. Emergency responders arrived at the scene at approximately 8:44 p.m., located at the 930 block of West Martin Luther King Boulevard near Vermont Avenue.The circumstances leading to the collision are not yet clear. However, paramedics transported five individuals to a hospital for the treatment of severe injuries. Furthermore, two people were hospitalized with injuries that are not life-threatening.Additionally, five individuals involved in the incident chose not to be transported for medical care. Currently, the identities of those involved in the collision remain unknown. Anyone possessing additional information about the Exposition Park multi-vehicle crash is encouraged to contact the LAPD promptly.It’s crucial to recognize that a minor driving err...