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Wilton Wildlife Preserve receives donation for new education center

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 06:04:44 GMT

GANSEVOORT, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Stewart's Shops/Dake Family has donated $100,000 to the Wilton Wildlife Preserve to help develop an Outdoor Education Center at Camp Saratoga. The center will be named after Larry Gordon, a long-time Wilton leader who spent many years protecting, enhancing, and promoting the landscape conservation of Camp Saratoga. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! “The Larry Gordon Outdoor Education Center will allow the Town of Wilton and Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park to better meet the needs of the park’s users,” said John Lant, Supervisor for the Town of Wilton. “Park visitors will be able to come to a central location to gather information or maps and learn about upcoming events and programs.”“My husband, Larry Gordon, was an avid collector of documents and materials related to the history of Scouting at Camp Saratoga and Saratoga County,” said Trish Watkins. “The family is so pleased to know that with ...

"Buy a Brick" program supports Halfmoon Veterans Memorial

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 06:04:44 GMT

HALFMOON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- In light of Memorial Day coming up on Monday, May 29, the Town of Halfmoon is promoting its "Buy a Brick" program for the Veterans Walk of Honor in support of the Halfmoon Veterans Memorial. Buy a Brick program applications are available online. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The Buy a Brick program allows residents to create a tribute to honor a Veteran's Military Service and life as a citizen by purchasing an engraved brick for the Halfmoon Veterans Memorial Walkway. Anyone who has served in the five branches of the U.S. Armed Forces may be honored on an engraved brick, whether or not they are a resident of Halfmoon.The cost of the program is $100 for each brick. Do your Mother’s Day shopping at Halfmoon Spring Fling “The Buy A Brick program is a special initiative supporting our Halfmoon Veterans Memorial and a wonderful way to create a patriotic and lasting tribute honoring the military s...

Best restaurants in New Paltz, according to Yelp

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 06:04:44 GMT

NEW PALTZ, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- If you’re looking for a place to get some great food in the Hudson Valley, you have quite a few options. These are the best restaurants around New Paltz, according to Yelp. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! 10. Zaytune Mediterranean CaféYou can view the menu on the Zaytune Mediterranean Café website.Rated 4.5 out of 5 (47 reviews)Address: 53 Main StreetTop review: “Yum! Lentil soup and the best, fresh, soft, tasty pita. Great on a chilly day or any day!" -- Ellen H.9. RŪNAYou can view the menu on the RŪNA website.Rated 4.5 out of 5 (26 reviews)Address: 10 Plattekill AvenueTop review: "Phenomenal food and excellent service. This is the best kept secret in New Paltz! Def will come back, loved this place." -- Scott G. Best restaurants in Malta, according to Yelp 8. Schatzi's Pub & Bier Garden of New PaltzYou can find the menu on the Schatzi's Pub & Bier Garden of New Paltz.Rated 4 out of 5 (...

Century bike race season starting in Schuylerville

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 06:04:44 GMT

SCHUYLERVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Bike season is coming to the Capital Region. In Schuylerville, two upcoming races kick off a busy season. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Adirondack Ultra Cycling is hosting its first two Century races of 2023 this month. The Triple Loop Century begins at the Schuylerville bike shop at 8 a.m. on Sunday, May 7. The ride consists of 105 miles, across three loops along the Hudson River and through Saratoga County. Hot on the first race's trail, the Schroon Lake Double Metric comes right around the bend on Sunday, May 21. The ride is an out-and-back trip to Schroon Lake, returning via the Warren County Bikeway between Lake George and Glens Falls. Century races span 100 miles, with variations such as 50 for a half-century, and 120 for a double metric century. On the Triple Loop Century ride, bikers can choose to do one, two, or all three loops. Counties working on rural cell service solutions The...

Saratoga Senior Center hosts 13th Annual Music & Mingling fundraiser

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 06:04:44 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The biggest annual fundraiser for the Saratoga Senior Center kicks off on May 17! The 13th Annual Music & Mingling event features food stations, beverages, live music with Jukebox Rebellion, and more! Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! A silent auction will also be held, with items including two tickets to the 15th row of Taylor Swift's Eras Tour at Metlife Stadium on May 27. 90% of event sales will benefit the Saratoga Senior Center, a non-residential community center that provides a social environment with programs tailored to adults and seniors. Ticket prices to the event are $200 per person and $150 for those under the age of 35. Tickets include all food, entertainment, and an open bar. Reservations can be made here or by calling (518) 584-1621. The event will be held at 550 Waterfront by Druthers from 7 to 10 p.m.

Do your Mother's Day shopping at Halfmoon Spring Fling

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 06:04:44 GMT

HALFMOON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Spring Fling-Vendor Shopping event will take place on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Halfmoon Town Hall, located at 2 Halfmoon Town Plaza. The annual event offers an opportunity to get all your Mother's Day shopping done. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Some of the products featured at the Halfmoon Spring Fling include jewelry, makeup, skincare, candles, maple products, cooking products, custom-made items, and more. Mother's Day is Sunday, May 14.“The Halfmoon Spring Fling is a fun event that brings vendors and products to our Town Hall for the convenience of Halfmoon residents," said Halfmoon Town Supervisor Kevin Tollisen. "Halfmoon’s annual Spring Fling is a great way to find local and unique gift ideas for Mom in advance of Mother’s Day, as well as a host of other wonderful products."

Metro to beef up security at MetroLink stations

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 06:04:44 GMT

ST. LOUIS – The company behind Metro transit is going to beef up its security measures in the wake of last weekend's fatal shooting on a MetroLink train.Bi-State Development told FOX 2 Wednesday morning they’re buying two walkthrough metal detectors that will be staffed by police officers.The metal detectors will be moved around to different stations. Grieving mom alleges CAO ‘negligence’ in daughter’s murder case Metro is also allocating between $500,000 and $750,000 in overtime money to have more police on MetroLink trains through August. Those officers will be coming from departments in St. Louis City, St. Louis County, and St. Clair County.Bi-State is already in the works of doubling the number of security cameras on its platforms.This comes after a 69-year-old allegedly shot and killed a 21-year-old man while the two were riding a MetroLink train headed to the Maplewood-Manchester station.

Judge denies Kim Gardner's motion to dismiss Missouri AG case

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 06:04:44 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A judge denied a motion from St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner to dismiss the Missouri attorney general's case that attempts to remove her from office. According to Missouri court records, special Judge John Torbitzky dismissed the motion Tuesday. This allows a quo warranto lawsuit against Gardner to advance to trail. Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey originally filed a writ of quo warranto against Gardner on Feb. 23, accusing her of neglecting her duties as circuit attorney. He amended his petition last month to include additional allegations of neglect. Trending: St. Louis County bill that aims to ban pedestrians on the roads moves forward In an April 18 court hearing addressing this case, attorney’s for Gardner asked Judge Torbitzky to dismiss the case. After hours of discussions, Torbitzky set a tentative trial date in the ouster effort for Sept. 25.The lawsuit followed a tragedy in February involving Janae Edmondson, an out-of-town teenager who suffered...

Metro bus strikes pedestrian in Ferguson, victim hospitalized

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 06:04:44 GMT

FERGUSON, Mo. - A Metro bus driver struck a pedestrian overnight in Ferguson. The victim is hospitalized in critical condition. The collision happened around midnight Wednesday near the 10000 block of West Florissant Avenue. Investigators have not disclosed what might have led up to the collision. When police arrived to the scene, they found the pedestrian lying in the street. The pedestrian was quickly rushed to the hospital. Grieving mom alleges CAO ‘negligence’ in daughter’s murder case "Our thoughts are with the victim and their loved ones during this difficult time," said Troy Doyle, chief of the Ferguson Police Department. "We are actively investigating the collision and working to determine the circumstances surrounding it."Ferguson police are asking anyone who witnessed the collision of has information relevant to the investigation to contact their department at 314-522-3100.

Bill that would have provided pay transparency for gig drivers dies in Colorado Senate

Published Thu, 06 Mar 2025 06:04:44 GMT

A bill that would have given gig drivers more information about the rides they accept died in a state Senate committee late Tuesday night — a significant blow to labor groups and legions of workers who say they’re nearing a breaking point.A pair of Senate Democrats — Kevin Priola of Henderson and Kyle Mullica of Thornton — voted with the Finance Committee’s three Republican legislators to kill SB23-98 by a 5-2 margin.“Drivers deserve accurate information, and we all worked hard on this bill to find a path forward without compromising the foundational needs of gig drivers and customers but were sadly unsuccessful,” Rep. Stephanie Vigil, a bill sponsor and the first gig driver elected to the Colorado legislature, said in a statement.The bill was on life support over the weekend after committee members expressed skepticism about portions of the legislation, including a state-run review board that would have overseen driver terminations.The tech giant...