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'Spirits in the Trees' to be hung in Crandall Park

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:24 GMT

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Downtown Glens Falls lights up for the holidays every year. Many come to the tree lighting at City Park, but that's not the only place in town where the Christmas spirit takes to the treetops. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The Kiwanis Club of Glens Falls' annual "Spirits in the Trees" event comes to Crandall Park starting on Saturday, Dec. 9. The Kiwanis chapter invites any and all to decorate and light up a tree in celebration of special ones in their lives, or to remember those lost. Tree reservations can be locked in by reaching out to the Kiwanis chapter at [email protected]. Trees will remain decorated to light up the park until Friday, Dec. 29. Crandall Park is located on Glen Street by the Glens Falls YMCA. Where to find a seat at the Thanksgiving table around Glens Falls, North Country The Kiwanis Club of Glens Falls is involved in many projects that help the Glens Falls commun...

$34K TAKE 5 winning ticket sold in Poughkeepsie

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:24 GMT

POUGHKEEPSIE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The New York Lottery announced that a top-prize winning ticket was sold in the November 14 TAKE 5 evening drawing. The ticket, worth $34,817 was purchased at the Smokes 4 Less located at 32 Raymond Avenue in Poughkeepsie. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The winning numbers for the November 14 evening drawing were 3, 9, 15, 26, and 32.Winning TAKE 5 numbers are drawn from a field of one through 39. The drawings are televised twice daily at 2:30 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. A lottery draw game prize of any amount can be claimed up to one year from the date of the drawing. Police investigating fatal hit and run in Ballston Spa The New York Lottery contributed $3.7 billion in fiscal year 2022-23 to support education in the state. If you are struggling with a gambling addiction, or who know someone who is, you can find help by calling the HOPEline at 1-877-8-HOPENY or by texting HOPENY.

Cleared: Crash on NY 50 closes lanes

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:24 GMT

BALLSTON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- According to 511 NY, a crash on NY 50 has closed all lanes in both directions at Brookline Road in Ballston. Drivers in the area should seek alternate routes. The scene has been cleared and the road is now open.Police were investigating a deadly hit-and-run, which happened just before 6 a.m. Police say they're requesting the public's help in finding a white/silver Nissan Altima. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Check out NEWS10's traffic tracker. You can plan your route and see traffic delays in real-time!Information on this crash is limited at this time. Stick with NEWS10 as more information becomes available.

Winning $2 million scratchers ticket purchased in Lake St. Louis

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:24 GMT

LAKE ST. LOUIS, Mo – A Scratchers ticket purchased at a gas station turned a Missouri Lottery player into a $2 million winner. The ticket was purchased at Petro Mart, 463 Hawk Ridge Trail, in Lake St. Louis. The Scratchers prize was a $2 million award on a “200X” Scratchers. A scratch-off ticket, commonly known as a scratcher, is a type of lottery ticket that offers an instant-win opportunity. To determine if the ticket is a winner, players need to scratch off the cover, revealing hidden information. So far in 2023, a total of 61 prizes worth $50,000 or more have been won on Missouri Lottery tickets purchased in St. Charles County. According to scratchoffodds.com, only two $2 million prize tickets were printed for the $2 million award, and now there is only one remaining.

Denver Public Schools bars administrator amid McAuliffe seclusion room investigation

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:24 GMT

As part of the ongoing fallout from an investigation into the use of a seclusion room at McAuliffe International School, Denver Public Schools has barred an administrator responsible for overseeing the school from all district facilities and information systems.The administrator is Colleen O’Brien, the executive director of the Northeast Denver Innovation Zone. She oversees three semi-autonomous Denver schools, including McAuliffe, a popular middle school that has been involved in several high-profile controversies this year.Families and educators at McAuliffe have been on edge for months and staged a “walk-in” Tuesday morning to protest what they see as DPS’s attempts to dismantle their school. Principal Kurt Dennis was fired in July after he spoke up about gun violence and safety concerns, and the district opened an investigation into the improper use of seclusion rooms at McAuliffe in August. McAuliffe’s innovation status — which allows the school extra flexibility in...

Jennifer Aniston, David Schwimmer and Courtney Cox remember Matthew Perry

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:24 GMT

More of Matthew Perry's "Friends" costars are honoring the actor. On Wednesday morning, Jennifer Aniston posted a throwback photo with Perry to Instagram."Oh boy this one has cut deep... Having to say goodbye to our Matty has been an insane wave of emotions that I’ve never experienced before," she wrote. "We all experience loss at some point in our lives. Loss of life or loss of love. Being able to really SIT in this grief allows you to feel the moments of joy and gratitude for having loved someone that deep. And we loved him deeply. He was such a part of our DNA. We were always the 6 of us. This was a chosen family that forever changed the course of who we were and what our path was going to be."Aniston also posted a screengrab of a text message between the two, something she said she plans on keeping "forever.""For Matty, he KNEW he loved to make people laugh. As he said himself if he didn't hear the ‘laugh’ he thought he was going to die," she explained. "His life literally depen...

Long Beach works to revitalize downtown after high-profile attack

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:24 GMT

Earlier this month, a shocking video from Long Beach captured an alleged sexual assault perpetrated by a homeless man. It was the latest in a series of disturbing incidents involving the mentally ill and drug-dependent denizens of the city's streets, residents and business owners told KTLA.In response, city leaders are attempting to tackle the problem head-on with a program called "Roadmap to Downtown Recovery: Enhanced Focus on Downtown Long Beach."Rebekah Pedersen spoke with KTLA about the homeless man who sexually assaulted her in an incident captured on video. Oct. 23, 2023. It's a "three-phase plan, starting with the short term, to ensure that our downtown reflects the best of Long Beach," Mayor Rex Richardson said on X, formerly Twitter. "DTLB is an incredible community with a lot of momentum already—this is how we can ensure a strong recovery that prioritizes the needs of our local residents. When our downtown thrives, everyone thrives," Richardson added. Hard Rock Hotel to...

A driver forced to flee the I-10 fire was charged a towing fee

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:24 GMT

The fire that erupted on the 10 Freeway Saturday night was so intense that dozens of drivers were forced to abandon their cars and run for their lives, and at least one of them says he's being forced to pay to get his vehicle back after it was towed when the flames were put out.  “It was terrifying,” 20-year-old Isaiah Stacy-Sutton, who escaped the flames that night, said.  The college freshman was on his way to his father’s home early Saturday morning when the blaze, along with thick plumes of toxic smoke, enveloped the interstate overpass at Alameda Street near downtown Los Angeles.  “Flames were getting on the freeway,” he told KTLA’s John Fenoglio. “From what I could hear and see, stuff was blowing up.   10 Freeway arson investigation continues as heavy traffic delays expected At that point, the 20-year-old didn’t realize it was a raging inferno on one of the nation’s busiest roadways.  “I had no way of turning around,” he explained. “From where my car...

Justin Syphurs Fatally Struck in Pedestrian Accident on 43rd Avenue [Glendale, AZ]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:24 GMT

26-Year-Old Man Pronounced Dead after Pedestrian Collision near Peoria AvenueGLENDALE, AZ (November 15, 2023) – Justin Syphurs died Sunday in a pedestrian crash on 43rd Avenue and Peoria Avenue on November 5th. First responders arrived to the area around 5:15 p.m., after receiving multiple dispatch calls.Investigators say a woman was heading west in a vehicle and struck the victim as he was crossing mid-block. Medical personnel arrived and pronounced the pedestrian, 26-year-old Syphurs dead due to the extent of injuries sustained.Police officers later determined that the involved female driver was not under the influence and speed did not play a factor. Emergency crews closed the surrounding area for a brief time during cleanup and preliminary duties. At this time, an active investigation to determine more information is still currently underway.No words can mend the broken hearts and sorrow felt during this delicate moment. Deepest condolences and sympathies are with the fami...

À la Mode: Arts Calendar November 16-22

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:32:24 GMT

Animation à la mode, the best new photography, collaborations at the ceramics kiln, live-scored art cinema, contemporary history painting, major currents in SoCal poetry, community day at the museum, a big new group show about living here, iconic work from an indelible artist, the world’s most powerful puzzler, the business end of art, interactive dance avatars on exhibit, old timey records as therapy, a visual culture convention with a queer kick, plus galleries with painting, photography, meditative and unconventional mediums, and more.French Animation Fest at Theatre Raymond KabbazThursday, November 16French Animation Fest at Theatre Raymond Kabbaz. A wide range of animated shorts with an array of artistic styles, techniques and themes from poignant tales to daring visual explorations. Each film is an artistic nugget offering its own unique experience. Among this eclectic collection of 11 animated shorts, many have been selected for prestigious festivals, while others introduce e...