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St. Paul: Grand Old Day drew up to 175,000. Some businesses took part, others closed up

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:53:30 GMT

The wiener dog races were thronged with onlookers. A family fun run drew 160 participants, far surpassing the goal. And live music was performed on the avenue. Those and other aspects of Grand Old Day’s come-back celebration attracted an estimated 150,000 to 175,000 visitors to Grand Avenue on Sunday, likely netting the Grand Avenue Business Association at least a small profit toward its year-round promotion of the three-mile business corridor.But shortly before last weekend’s 51st anniversary revival of Grand Old Day  — which hadn’t been held since 2019 — Dan Marshall took a quick survey of fellow shopkeepers within a two-block radius of Grand and Victoria avenues, the location of his toy store, Mischief Toys.J.W. Hulme leather goods would be closed for the day-long celebration. Ditto for Freewheel Bike. And the Bread and Chocolate eatery. And Golden Fig Fine Foods. And InVision Distinctive Eyewear. And Pottery Barn home decor. And the Lovesac furnitur...

Hochul gives update on air quality

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:53:30 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Gov. Kathy Hochul is speaking on the air quality across New York State. Far and wide, a smoky smell is pervading the Empire State due to Canadian wildfires. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Visibility is also very low in New York, with Hochul urging schools to cancel programs earlier on Wednesday.

Experience a family movie night at Long Pond Beach

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:53:30 GMT

GRAFTON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On June 23, the Grafton Lakes State Park is hosting a free family movie night on Long Pond Beach. The kid-friendly, PG-rated movie will be shown on a 16' big screen starting at 9 p.m. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Visitors are encouraged to bring a blanket and chairs or seats. No registration is required for the event. The movie is being kept under wraps, but according to the park, it involves a blocky group of heroes banding together to stop an evil villain from conquering their colorful world.

Districts, athletic orgs postpone outdoor activities due to air quality

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:53:30 GMT

CAPITAL REGION, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The poor air quality impacting the Capital Region comes at a time when there are spring sports championships and outdoor school activities on the calendar. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! “This is a phenomenon that we literally didn’t see coming,” said Joseph Hochreiter, Albany City School District Superintendent.His district, like most others in the area have rescheduled outdoor field trips and moved physical education classes and recess indoors Wednesday."We believe we’ll be able to resume tomorrow, but we’re going to keep a close eye on it. Certainly, our schools have field days and outside activities, but we are building contingent plans to make sure that students don’t lose out on those opportunities,“ Hochreiter said.NYSPHSAA postponed the boys' lacrosse semifinals. Niskayuna was supposed to take on Garden City Wednesday afternoon. The team from Long Island already made the trip up to...

Officials urge New Yorkers to renew Medicaid eligibility

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:53:30 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (WTEN) -- Experts say during the Covid era, Medicaid enrollment increased by nearly 30%. Now that the public health crisis is over, officials are urging New Yorkers to renew their eligibility or shop around for coverage if they’re no longer eligible. During Covid, Congress prohibited states from dropping anyone from Medicaid regardless of eligibility.  This protected health coverage for many people over the past three years. But with the pandemic over, that process has changed. Some people are eligible for auto renewal, but not all.  2023 Juneteenth events in the Capital Region "We’re finding that across the country that many people are not aware that what used to be a routine thing every year has restarted and people are missing the mail and not responding," said Dan Tsai, Deputy Administrator and Director of the Center for Medicaid. He said there are 93 million Americans who are enrolled in Medicaid; it’s important you update your contact information, to ensure you ...

Capital Region seniors battling the hazy condition caused by Canadian wild fires

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:53:30 GMT

MECHANICVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) - The unhealthy advisories are not keeping the seniors at the Mechanicville Senior Center from getting the vital services they need. Folks are still coming out for the much-needed necessities like prepared meals and free food. Self-admitted arsonist arrested for setting fires in Colonie “We had about the same number, we had about 40 in today. they each bring in bags and take home all the food they want,” said Mechanicville Commissioner of Public Safety, Fred Hosley.  Ehtel Baisley, secretary for the center says seniors need places like this.“People just won't eat if they don't have some place to go, you know. And there are a lot of people that get their box of food from the community center, also,” said Baisley.Locations like this are places for seniors to feel safe and cared for. It’s a place to socialize and get out of the house. They have time to sit with friends as they are served in a safe friendly environment. New eatery opening at Amsterdam’s ...

Special Olympics torch run wraps up in Albany

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:53:30 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — "Let me win. But if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt." That's the motto for Special Olympics athletes—but on Wednesday, it took on a separate meaning. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! More than 150 officers from around the Capital Region ran from Schenectady to Albany. "[They were] befriending our athletes, and changing the future for people with intellectual disabilities, one step at a time," exclaimed Stacey Hengsterman, President and CEO of Special Olympics New York. Hengsterman was amazed, even smoke-filled air couldn't stop them. "We did ask, 'are you sure you want to run?'," she recalled. "And people said yes. You guys did it! 'Air quality shmair quality,' I guess. Not for these guys." Local students take part in unified PE with Special Olympics NY Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan remembered when her cousin competed. "He still proudly displays the medals that he earned over the course ...

Herkimer police arrest man on missing person investigation

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:53:30 GMT

HERKIMER, N.Y. (WUTR) — Police arrested a Herkimer man after an investigation into a missing child out of Sullivan County. At about 9:30 p.m. on June 5, Herkimer police found out from state police that a 13-year-old girl—from Herkimer but placed by court order in Swan Lake in Sullivan County—was missing. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! (Herkimer Police photo)Police said an investigation uncovered that she was picked up in Swan Lake and brought back to Herkimer. Police surveilled two locations there on June 6, and allegedly spotted the girl with Darius “Max” Richards, 38, on North Washington Street in Herkimer.Police immediately stopped and questioned them, and got a search warrant for the North Washington Street residence with the help of the County District Attorney’s Office. On Tuesday night, police executed the warrant and arrested Richards. His charges are misdemeanor endangering the welfare of a child and felony posses...

Glens Falls sewer line split yields clean results

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:53:30 GMT

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - The city has been separating some of its water from the rest of the flow. Over the last several years, a $17 million project has separated stormwater from the Glens Falls sewer line - and the change has gone on to pay dividends. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! This week, the city released data on why the separation matters. The process has reduced the amount of sewage to bypass (overflow) through the Glens Falls Wastewater Treatment Plant and into the Hudson River by as much as 85%. 50% fewer bypasses have been seen overall, according to Mayor Bill Collins. Sewage that does make it into the plant is blended with treated water and let into the Hudson River, at what the city says is a minimal impact on the water.The short version: Separating the flows into their own sets of pipes means less sewage getting caught up in the stormwater flow and making it into the Hudson River. That's good as it is on...

Police arrest Hudson Falls man on drug charges

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:53:30 GMT

HUDSON FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On Tuesday, the Washington County Sheriff's Office arrested Nicholas M. Hafner, 36, on an arrest warrant. Hafner was arrested following an investigation into narcotic sales in Washington County. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Hafner was arrested for criminal sale of a controlled substance in the third degree and criminal possession of a controlled substance in the third degree. He was arraigned in the Washington County Court on June 7 and released on his own recognizance.At the time of his arrest, Hafner was also charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance in the seventh degree and criminally using drug paraphernalia in the second degree. He was issued an appearance ticket for the Town of Kingsbury Court.Hafner was also issued an appearance ticket for the Town of Argyle Court for animal abuse. The charge stemmed from an investigation into abandoned dogs in Argyle.