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Lake George ranked 8th bluest water in U.S.

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:30 GMT

LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (NEWS10) - She's not called the "Queen of American Lakes" for nothing. The waters of Lake George attract tourists by the thousand from far and wide, blue and clear. This week, those waters were acknowledged for their purity - and named one of the bluest in the country. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Mobility and car rental service SIXT SE has published a ranking of the top 50 bluest water bodies in the U.S. using a methodology that evaluates water by HEX code, commonly used to identify colors in graphic design. Lake George's water ranks at #8 - with a HEX code of #517EB7."Perfect for thrill seekers and relaxation lovers alike, New York’s Lake George is the perfect destination for those looking to recharge," SIXT writes. "Tourists can enjoy this spot all throughout the year, with the winter months offering ideal skiing conditions, whilst the summer months are perfect for sightseeing, enjoying local amuseme...

Altamont Fair changing admission price structure

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:30 GMT

ALTAMONT, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Altamont Fair is returning to the Altamont Fairgrounds from August 15 to 20. New this year, the fair is changing the way it sells admission tickets. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! "This year we want to give everyone the opportunity to enjoy the fair in the way that suits them best," said a fair spokesperson in a press release. "To accomplish this, we are giving our patrons the choice whether to ride or not. Gate admission and ride pricing are now separate."Gate admission includes parking, access to the grounds, entertainment, demonstrations, music, and exhibits. Rides can be purchased separately as single tickets or you can buy an unlimited ride wristband. Things to do in the Capital Region this weekend: June 2-4 For opening day, gate admission will be only $5. On the following days, admission for those over 10 years old will be $13. Ride tickets will be $1.50 each, 20 tickets for $30 and 5...

Multiple crews battle fire at Wyandotte Mill Complex

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:30 GMT

PITTSFIELD, Mass. (NEWS10) -- Multiple fire departments battled a structure fire at the Wyandotte Mill Complex in Pittsfield on Thursday. Firefighters said there were no reported injuries. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The complex, located at 20 Keeler Street, is a large 1800's era wool mill that was converted into several businesses. These businesses include a pool chemical supply company, an auto body shop, a metal fabrication business, and more.Firefighters determined the fire started in an auto body shop/motor vehicle storage place. An estimated 15 vehicles and possibly some boats were inside.Pittsfield firefighters say many vehicles were fully involved in the fire as it extended throughout the building. Their strategy was to contain the fire to the auto body area and avoid it extending into the pool supply business which had a high quantity of chemicals and oxidizers, many of which are water-reactive. $38K TAKE 5...

Things to do in the Capital Region this weekend: June 2-4

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:30 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The weekend is almost here! From Americade to the Freihofer’s Run for Women to the Cambridge Valley Balloon Festival, there are quite a few things happening on June 2, 3, and 4. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Here are some of the events going on around the Capital Region this weekend.Friday, June 2Women's Health and Fitness Expo, The Armory at Sage in Albany, noon to 7 p.m. Last chance to register for the Freihofer’s Run for Women at this event.Americade, around Lake George. You can view more details on the Americade website.Armenian Festival, St. Peter Armenian Apostolic Church in Watervliet, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.Food Truck Fridays, Castiglione Park in Gloversville, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.Watervliet City-Wide Garage Sale, around Watervliet, Menands, Maplewood and Green Island, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. You can find the participant map on the Watervliet website.Blippi: The Wonderful World Tour, Palace Theatre in Alba...

$38K TAKE 5 winning ticket sold in Fort Edward

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:30 GMT

FORT EDWARD, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The New York Lottery announced that a top-prize winning ticket was sold in the June 1 TAKE 5 evening drawing. The ticket, worth $38,005.00 was purchased at the Cumberland Farms located at 351 Broadway in Fort Edward. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! 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.The New York Lottery is North America's largest and most profitable lottery, contributing $3.6B in the 2021-2022 fiscal year to support education in New York. New Yorkers struggling with a gambling problem can contact the confidential HOPEline at 1-877-846-7369 or text HOPENY (467369). Standard text rates may apply.

Motorcyclist dies in Metro East hit-and-run crash, fleeing driver arrested

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:30 GMT

SOUTH ROXANA, Ill. - A motorcyclist died Thursday afternoon after a hit-and-run crash in the Metro East. Police arrested the driver accused of fleeing from the crash Friday morning. The South Roxana Illinois Police Department reports that Charles Taylor, 28, of Maryville, Illinois, died in the crash. Next of kin have been notified. The crash happened around 3:30 p.m. Thursday near Illinois Route 111 and Lakefront Drive. Investigators say Taylor was involved in a collision with another vehicle that drove away from the scene shortly after the crash. Woman claims weight-shaming at a St. Charles water park Police collected evidence from the scene, then arrested the driver who reportedly fled from the crash. The South Roxana Police Department says several agencies assisted in the case to lead to a quick arrest. "I appreciate the help and my thoughts go out to both families involved in this tragic incident," said South Roxana Police Chief Bob Coles. Police have not yet disclosed the na...

Child struck and killed by driver in Commerce City parking lot, police say

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:30 GMT

The driver of a truck struck and killed a child in a Commerce City parking lot Thursday, police said.The fatality occurred in the 7700 block of Highway 2, according to a news release issued by the Commerce City Police Department on Friday morning.Police did not say how old the child was or release the child’s identity.They said it did not appear speed was a factor, but released no further details about the crash, including what time it happened.Related ArticlesCrashes and Disasters | Warehouse fire Monday afternoon closes north Colorado Boulevard Crashes and Disasters | Two dead, another injured in Sunday night crash on Interstate 25 Crashes and Disasters | 22-year-old man dies in Aurora rollover crash Sunday night, police say Crashes and Disasters | Colorado woman hit by train while trapped in police car says memory loss should block criminal case against her Crashes and Disasters | Climber rescued fro...

Denver’s Fringe Festival takes inspiration from Edinburgh

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:30 GMT

In 2017, Denver Fringe Festival founder and executive director Ann Sabbah attended the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. “The mothership,” she called it recently during a conversation ahead of next week’s Denver Fringe Festival (June 8-11).Denver Fringe Fest founder Ann Sabbah: Edinburgh’s Fringe rocked her world and she’s hoping Denver’s gathering does the same for Denver and its communities.Credit: Merritt Portrait Studio, provided by Denver Fringe FestivalEdinburgh’s massive gathering of performers of all stripes is the sort of event that lands on bucket lists. Robin Williams, Emma Thompson, Steve Coogan, Russell Brand, Phoebe Waller-Bridge and Rachel Weisz are among the performers who got a start at the fest. Trevor Noah’s stock skyrocketed after he took his show “The Racist” to Edinburgh in 2012.“It was just world-shifting for me,” Sabbah said of her first time there. “I just completely fell in love with the whole idea of it and the event itself. I think on a very gut level and very h...

Border Patrol wouldn’t review the medical file of a girl with a heart condition before she died

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:30 GMT

By VALERIE GONZALEZ (Associated Press)HARLINGEN, Texas (AP) — Border Patrol medical staff declined to review the file of an 8-year-old girl with a chronic heart condition and rare blood disorder before she appeared to have a seizure and died on her ninth day in custody, an internal investigation found.U.S. Customs and Border Protection has said the child’s parents shared the medical history with authorities on May 10, a day after the family was taken into custody.But a nurse practitioner declined to review documents about the girl the day she died, CBP’s Office of Professional Responsibility said in its initial statement Thursday on the May 17 death. The nurse practitioner reported denying three or four requests from the girl’s mother for an ambulance. Anadith Tanay Reyes Alvarez, whose parents are Honduran, was born in Panama with congenital heart disease. She received surgery three years ago that her mother, Mabel Alvarez Benedicks, characterized as success...

Owner of stolen car tracks down, confronts thief in Apple Valley, officials say

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:56:30 GMT

An Apple Valley man and a witness found and confronted the woman driving his stolen car, leading to her arrest and the return of his vehicle, the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department said.The vehicle owner, an unidentified 64-year-old man, and a witness spotted the vehicle several weeks after it had been stolen and contacted the driver, officials said in a news release. When a deputy located the trio in the 14000 block of Osage Road at about 9:45 p.m. Wednesday, the owner and witness were "arguing about the vehicle" with Apple Valley resident Desteney McAllister, 26, according to the Sheriff's Department.McAllister was arrested for possession of a stolen vehicle and booked into the High Desert Detention Center, where she is being held in lieu of $30,000 bail, officials said.The car was returned to its owner.Anyone with information is asked to contact Deputy Montanez at 760-240-7400 or Sheriff’s Dispatch at 760-956-5001. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call the...