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Albany High School taking measures to curb violence

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:54:35 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - In recent weeks, Albany high school has made the headlines for fights, social media threats, lockdowns and high school unrest.  NEWS 10 speaking with the school district and law enforcement to get a better understanding on what’s happening at the high school. Amsterdam addresses gun violence with AI technology Earlier this month we reported on a couple of the fights. One where a student was found to be in possession of knife. We also reported on social media threats that caused lockdowns at the high school.“It feels like a lot in a short period of time, and it is.” Despite the recent uptick, Albany School District Superintendent joseph Hochreiter has a message for everyone. “In terms of safety and being safe in school I want to assure parents and students and our staff that our schools particularly the high school is safe.”Megan Craft, spokesperson for Albany Police Department, says there has been an increase from five calls last school year to a total of 1...

Up to $35k available to Montgomery County small businesses

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:54:35 GMT

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – Small business owners in Montgomery County will get a financial boost to grow their operations. The county is rolling out a grant program and is now accepting applications. Cyrus Conard needed a new tractor to get his company up and running. That's where Montgomery County’s grant program stepped in. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! “For a small business like mine just getting started, this grant was extremely helpful to me because the equipment to run a custom harvesting business is so expensive,” said Conard.Business owners with five or fewer employees are urged to apply for grants that range from $5,000 to $35,000.The Montgomery County Business Development Center has been administering the grants since 2018.“So it's really been a big success, and I think it’s really starting to take ground, especially with small businesses struggling through the pandemic,” said Vincenzo Nicosia, the director of p...

Video shows police and other vehicle run stop signs before crash

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:54:35 GMT

ST. LOUIS – There is a dispute over Tuesday night’s violent crash involving a police vehicle in a north St. Louis neighborhood.The crash happened just after 8:30 p.m. in The Ville neighborhood, at North Sarah Street and St. Louis Avenue.And while no one was seriously injured, many residents have been left wondering who was at fault.FOX 2 obtained surveillance video for the crash near the corner market. Both vehicles, a white Nissan and a police cruiser, did not stop at the stop signs. The cruiser flipped due to the impact of the collision and came to rest on its roof in front of the corner market after hitting the rear of another vehicle. St. Louis Blues fire head coach Craig Berube Police claim the white Nissan was traveling north on Sarah, blew through the stop sign, and smashed into the squad car, which was headed west on St. Louis. However, the father of the Nissan driver said that’s not the case.“My son called me and said that they were high-speed chasing and the police T-bon...

'I feel personally responsible' - Blues GM reflects on coaching change and recent setbacks

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:54:35 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Craig Berube is out as head coach of the St. Louis Blues. It's the fifth time the Blues have made a coaching change under the direction of general manager Doug Armstrong. "I feel personally responsible," said Armstrong on the coaching change during a Wednesday morning press conference. “It’s not a great day, but it’s a new day, and now we move forward."Armstrong envisioned the Blues as a playoff contender at the beginning of the season, but was not satisfied with the team's quality of play in recent weeks and various prolonged struggles dating back to last year, like the power play.Addressing the Blues current situation for roughly 40 minutes on Wednesday, Armstrong insisted the decision to fire Berube wasn't so much based on his coaching methods or character, but rather his hope to get something more out of the roster. Who is Drew Bannister? AHL Thunderbirds coach takes over for Blues "What I would've liked to see from our team is a more consistent game," said Armstr...

Best days to view Christmas lights this weekend

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:54:35 GMT

ST. LOUIS – Christmas lights are abundant across the area, with many options to choose from, such as the St. Louis Zoo's Wild Lights display or the Missouri Botanical Garden Glow.If you plan on viewing holiday lights on foot this weekend, like the lights at Anheuser-Busch, your best nights to see the lights this weekend will be Friday and Sunday nights.With chances of light rain on Saturday night, your best option may be drive-thru displays like Candy Cane Lane right behind Ted Drewes or The Way of Lights at Our Lady of the Snow in Belleville, Illinois. Whichever night you choose, it will be cold, so make sure to bundle up.

Broncos tight end Greg Dulcich returns to practice, participates fully

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:54:35 GMT

Broncos tight end Greg Dulcich returned to practice for the first time since he aggravated a hamstring injury in mid-October against Kansas City.Dulcich has up to 21 days to practice before he must be activated from injured reserve or shelved for the rest of the season, but he was a full participant Wednesday, leaving open the possibility he returns as early as Saturday night at Detroit.“We’ve studied body weight, gait, how he runs, what’s different from college,” Payton said of Dulcich, who’s played in only parts of Denver’s season opener and a Week 6 loss to Kansas City due to recurring right hamstring injuries that date to his rookie season. “He’s flown everywhere with his rehab. I do think we’ve got a real good handle relative to moving forward. He’s seen a lot of specialists.“A lot of times, ‘How much weight is the chassis meant to carry?’ I say that respectfully. And then pay attention to it. He’s been diligent, extremely diligent in the recovery and everything he’s needed to ...

Broncos RG Quinn Meinerz talks through Los Angeles hospital stay, says he expects to play Saturday vs. Lions

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:54:35 GMT

Broncos right guard Quinn Meinerz had a scary weekend that landed him in the hospital Sunday night in Los Angeles, but he was a full participant in Wednesday’s practice and told reporters afterward that he expects to play Saturday night at Detroit.Meinerz experienced an elevated heart rate and alerted the team’s medical staff around halftime. Next thing he knew, he was in an ambulance on the way to Harbor-UCLA Medical Center.“Obviously when your heart’s not working right, it’s a little nerve-wracking,” Meinerz told reporters Wednesday at his locker. … “They treated it as if it was a serious situation.”He said he knew when he told the training staff of his symptoms — chest tightness, trouble breathing — what was likely to happen next.“Yeah, I had an anticipation,” he said. “I was pretty aware of what may or may not happen. So when I told the staff what I thought was going on, they acted as if (it was serious).”The third-year guard said he’d never e...

'Depeche Mode Day' declared in L.A.

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:54:35 GMT

Dave Gahan and Martin Gore, founders of the legendary electronic band Depeche Mode, were honored at Los Angeles City Hall on Wednesday, which was officially proclaimed as "Depeche Mode Day" in L.A.Depeche Mode just wrapped up two nights at Inglewood’s Kia Forum in support of their new album, Memento Mori, and will take the stage for two shows at Crypto.com Arena on Friday and Sunday.“We’ve always had a special relationship with Los Angeles,” said Gore. “It was really Los Angeles and New York [that] were the springboards for our career in America. The first stadium we ever [headlined] was here in Los Angeles, so that's another big part of our history.”The proclamation, which honors the band’s “musical genius and the enduring message of unity and love,” was presented by Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez.Dave Gahan (left), Councilwoman Monica Rodriguez (center) and Martin Gore (right) at a ceremony declaring Dec. 13, 2023 as "Depeche Mode Day" in Los Angeles. (KTLA)“Having sold m...

Shohei Ohtani's Dodger jerseys are selling out fast

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:54:35 GMT

Shohei Ohtani jerseys are now available for purchase at Dodger Stadium, but they may not last long.The Top of the Park gift shop recently spoke to the Los Angeles Times and shared that they received the first shipment over the weekend but the jerseys are selling fast.A man wearing Shohei Ohtani's Dodger jersey. (KTLA) A photo of Shohei Ohtani's Dodger jersey. (KTLA) A photo of Shohei Ohtani's Dodger jersey. (KTLA) A photo of the price tag attached to Shohei Ohtani's Dodger jersey. (KTLA) The employee, who spoke to the Times anonymously, said that the store isn’t expecting another shipment before Christmas.Fanatics announced that Ohtani’s jersey set an all-time record for sales within 48 hours, a feat previously held by Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Justin Fields and Bryce Harper. Dodgers resale ticket prices soar after Shohei Ohtani signing Ohtani spent six years with the Los Angeles Angels before signing a historic $700 million contract with the Dodgers. The baseball star brok...

Re-wilding San Francisco Bay, one pond at a time

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 16:54:35 GMT

To the cheers of distant onlookers, a yellow excavator sliced through a dirt levee to open a long-captive 19th century industrial salt pond to the wild San Francisco Bay on Wednesday morning, allowing tidal waters to gush in to a 300-acre future marsh in Menlo Park.The project – part of the largest wetlands restoration ever conducted on the West Coast – is the latest addition to a growing mosaic of restored habitats for endangered wildlife, while providing flood protection and places to play for local residents.Flanking the north side of the Dumbarton Bridge, the now-barren pond will gain a more natural and lovely palette. Once filled with water and fresh sediments, it will support seeds that float in from adjacent marshes, then plants will germinate. This will welcome the arrival of little crustaceans, like crabs, as well as invertebrates, birds and fish.“This day feels incredible to me. It’s the culmination of years of work to restore the tidal marsh and open ponds for...