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Rally held Monday against migrant shelter at Amundsen Park 

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:07:52 GMT

CHICAGO — The Amundsen Park advisory council and neighbors will rally Monday in protest of plans to use the park's fieldhouse as a migrant shelter.The city plans to house 200 people at the park, near Austin and Naragansett in the Galewood neighborhood, for at least six months. This would move community-based programs to other locations.The city said it needs the space to relieve the large number of migrants at police stations.The facility would be the city’s 22nd migrant shelter. Conversion of West Side park into migrant shelter leaves youth football team in the dark Govenor JB Pritzker is pleading with Washington DC for more help.

CNN reporter takes cover in ditch during report from Israel

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:07:52 GMT

(The Hill) -- CNN reporter Clarissa Ward was forced to take cover in a ditch on Monday as she reported from the ground in Israel amid the ongoing clash with Hamas militants. "So forgive me. I have a slightly inelegant position, but we have just had a massive barrage of rockets coming in here, not too far from us. So we have had to take shelter here by the roadside," Ward said breathing heavily on CNN's air while lying on her side on the ground. "We’re just about five minutes away. Gaza is in that direction. We can hear now a lot of jets in the sky. We can also hear the Iron Dome intercepting a number of those rockets as they were whizzing overhead and making impact in that direction, not too far from here." Booker, forced to shelter with staff in Jerusalem, says he’s ‘shaken’ from Hamas attacks Ward said the area she was reporting from is "Ground Zero for this entire operation of carnage," that broke out in Gaza over the weekend. "Hamas militants came on a pickup truck. This w...

Eclipse Tips: Why you need glasses to prevent permanent eye damage during an eclipse

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:07:52 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — We're just days away from the first of two solar eclipses to pass over Central Texas over the next few months.On Oct. 14, an annular eclipse will cross the state from northwest to southeast, peaking over Austin at 11:54 a.m. Viewing the eclipse safely will require some prep on your part."(I see) a few patients a year that have either accidentally looked at the sun or were trying to view an eclipse," said Dr. Andrew Neighbors, a Seattle-based optometrist.According to Neighbors, damage caused by looking at the sun during an eclipse is called eclipse blindness or solar retinopathy. This damage may heal over time but could be permanent. Neighbors says there is little that can be medically done to repair this damage.What happens during eclipse blindness?Neighbors says eclipse blindness appears as a black dot in your vision."If you've ever seen a car headlight or something like that, it's really bright, and then afterwards, you can kind of see the car headlight. It would b...

Special election for legislative seat including Mendota Heights attracts six candidates

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:07:52 GMT

Six candidates have filed for the open 52B state House of Representatives seat following the resignation of Rep. Ruth Richardson in September.A primary will be held on Nov. 16 and a special election Dec. 5 for the seat which represents Mendota Heights and Eagan in Dakota County.Richardson, who was first elected in 2018, represented the district before stepping down after being selected to lead Planned Parenthood North Central States. Gov. Tim Walz has called for a special election to fill the seat.Four DFLers have file to run for the open seat. They are Bianca Virnig, an Eagan resident serving on the city’s school board; Chris Whitfield, also an Eagan resident; Cynthia Callais, of Mendota Heights, who serves on the board of Pro-Choice Minnesota; and Jay Miller, of Mendota Heights.Also, Cynthia Lonnquist, of Mendota Heights, is running as a Republican. Charles Kuchlenz, of Eagan, is running as a Libertarian.A special election will be held on Dec. 5 to ensure Richardson’s ...

Brick Church Road in Brunswick closed due to accident

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:07:52 GMT

BRUNSWICK, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Brick Church Road in Brunswick is currently closed between Moon Lawn Road and State Route 7. Crews are on the scene attempting to remove an overturned commercial vehicle. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! New York State Police expect the closure to remain in place for approximately two hours. Motorists should find alternate routes until the road reopens.

Albany Police respond to shots fired on Daytona Avenue

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:07:52 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Albany Police responded to a shots fired incident around 3:30 Monday morning near Daytona Avenue and Western Avenue. Police say no one was injured in the incident. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Little is known regarding the incident at this time and police are investigating. Stick with NEWS10 as more information becomes available.

Last day of the season for Martha's on Monday

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:07:52 GMT

QUEENSBURY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Cold weather doesn't dissuade everyone from getting ice cream, especially when it's as good and beloved as at a signature stand by Six Flags Great Escape near Lake George. On Monday, Oct. 9, fans have one last chance to get something good at Martha's Dandee Creme for the season. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Martha's on Route 9 in Queensbury is open at 11 a.m. on Monday. The ice cream stand will be slinging soft serve until 9 p.m., with its grill serving lunch and dinner closing at 8 p.m. as their season draws to a close. The stand changes flavors daily, with a closing day featuring:Birthday cakePeachCotton candyCoffeeStrawberryCheesecakeMarble cakeMochaRaspberry cream twistRaspberry sherbetDole cherryDole watermelon It takes a city: 23 turtles hatch at Crandall Park Martha's also serves its ice cream in ice cream sandwich form. Their ice cream sandwiches can be found in stores from the Adirondac...

Concert, short film featuring 'Stranger Things' star to debut at UAlbany

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:07:52 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- "Stranger Things" star and Schenectady County native Gabriella Pizzolo is coming to the University at Albany. On October 29, the short film "The Hollow" and a live concert to the film will be taking place at 4 p.m. at Page Hall. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Pizzolo stars in the short film and will be joining the ensemble to perform works from the operas "Nina" and "The Haunted Tower," as well as a special recitation of Robert Burns’ "Tam-o’Shanter" poem. The concert and short film are part of Discover Albany’s All Hallow e’en Festival."The Hollow" is an adaptation of Washington Irving’s "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow." The concert will be performed by the Schenectady-based chamber music ensemble Musicians of Ma'alwyck, whose mission is to bring local history alive through music. Classic Halloween movie series at Empire State Plaza Pizzolo is best known as Suzie, Dustin’s girlfriend, in seasons 3 and ...

FCSO investigating tractor grand larceny in Broadalbin

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:07:52 GMT

BROADALBIN, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Fulton County Sheriff's Office is investigating a grand larceny of a tractor that took place in the late hours of September 29 or the early morning hours of September 30 in Broadalbin. Deputies say the tractor, a Kubota L4400 with a front loader, was stolen on County Highway 107 in the area of West Galway Road and Hoesville Road. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of the tractor is asked to contact Corporal Sherwood at the Fulton County Sheriff's Office by calling (518) 736-2100.

Newsom vetoes cannabis cafe bill

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:07:52 GMT

Bad news for Californians hoping to enjoy a joint with their coffee: a bill that would have allowed cannabis cafés has been vetoed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.Assembly Bill 374 was written to allow Amsterdam-style lounges where cannabis products could be sold alongside food and drinks.While some similar businesses currently exist, they do so through a legal loophole, usually by having a technically separate business "deliver" food and drink products to consumption lounge customers.In a message announcing his veto, Newsom said he "appreciate[s] the author's intent to provide cannabis retailers with increased business opportunities and an avenue to attract new customers.""However, I am concerned this bill could undermine California's long-standing smoke-freeworkplace protections," he wrote. "Protecting the health and safety of workers is paramount. I encourage the author to address this concern in subsequent legislation."In response, Assemblymember Matt Haney (D-San Francisco) posted to X, f...