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48 veterans take part in Honor Flight to Washington

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 03:45:51 GMT

COLONIE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Local veterans from four different wars got the chance to fly down to Washington, D.C., on Friday. The Capital District Honor Flight took off just before dawn. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Forty-eight veterans and guardians gathered at Albany International Airport for the sendoff. Honor flights allow veterans to visit the memorials in Washington that pay tribute to their service."Today is about giving them their honor and their dignity for the service that never ends," Viviana DeCohen, Commissioner of the New York State Department of Veterans' Services, said. "For the veteran service and sacrifice for God and country. It extends onto family, and they have continued to serve their community."

Nutrition brought to life with new Troy walking path

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 03:45:51 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- In Troy, volunteers highlighted healthy eating with the region's latest Nutritious Choices Learning Path. The 20 ft. walkway brings nutrition to life with interactive activities and informational posts meant to educate and encourage children about the benefits of health foods. Event organizers hope that this is just the first step in promoting wellness in the community. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! "The paths become a foundation for other programming we can have in the park, whether it's yoga for mom and baby or a produce drop with one of our partners working in food security," Peter Gannon, Pres. and CEO United Way of the Greater Capital Region, said. The Capital Region's first two learning paths were installed last year at the Black Lives Matter park in Albany and the Henry Hudson Riverfront Park in Hudson. A fourth path will be installed in Schenectady in May.

HVCC hosts Semiconductor Day

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 03:45:51 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Hudson Valley Community College hosted Semiconductor Day to generate interest in the industry. The industry leaders of today spoke with the industry leaders of tomorrow about how to pursue a career in the semiconductor business or other STEM fields. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! There were fun interactive activities for the students, and local lawmakers and college representatives shared their insights.Last summer, the federal government passed the CHIPS and Science Act, which is providing more than $280 billion in funding for semiconductor manufacturing.

National Grid safely relocates osprey nests

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 03:45:51 GMT

SOUTH GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- In recognition of Earth Day, National Grid employees met with South Glens Falls students to discuss the importance of environmental protection. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! On Friday, National Grid safely relocated osprey nests to provide nesting sites for the protected species while minimizing risks of electrocution, equipment damage, or power outages. They got the chance to educate the students on what they can do to protect the environment.

Best private high schools in Missouri

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 03:45:51 GMT

Private schools, in some form, existed long before the concept of free public education in America. Students were often educated through church-sponsored programs, private tutoring, and boarding schools. Public schools on a large scale were proposed by Horace Mann in the 1830s. The concept gained momentum, and by 1870, nearly 80% of kids aged 5 to 14 were enrolled in public schools. Today, according to the most recent enrollment data, about 4.7 million students—or 10% of students enrolled in kindergarten through grade 12—are enrolled in private schools.Private schools are widely marketed as a better option when compared to public schools, and private school proponents will often point to standardized test scores to substantiate this claim. While private school students have consistently outperformed public school students on standardized tests, recent studies have shown private schools themselves are not the primary driver of success, nor are standardized tests the most accurate mea...

Avalanche vs. Kraken: Three keys to Game 3 victory for Colorado

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 03:45:51 GMT

The Avalanche are Seattle’s hottest ticket in town.Game 3 between the Avs and Kraken on Saturday (8 p.m. MT) will be the first home playoff game in the expansion franchise’s history. Nosebleeds are going for $300. And the stakes are heightened with a deadlocked series after Colorado’s 3-2 comeback win Thursday in Game 2.Here are three keys to taking the series lead.1. Playoff verve and lineup flexibility depends on Darren Helm. This was the last series to turn chippy. It wasn’t until Colorado’s comeback push in the second period of Game 2 that the hits grew harsher and scrums became common. With Darren Helm back in the lineup, the Avs had a relentless skater and checker on the fourth line to contribute to the intensity. “Good jump in his game. Physical. Responsible,” coach Jared Bednar said. “All the things that we know him for. He looked like he hadn’t missed a beat for me tonight in a tough game.” Helm has had a difficult...

Southern California Air Show kicks off in Riverside this weekend

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 03:45:51 GMT

The Southern California Air Show in Riverside kicks off this weekend as a stunning display of spectacular aircraft glides across Southern California skies.Admission and parking are free for the two-day event from April 22-23 at the March Air Reserve Base. Returning after a five-year hiatus, officials are expecting around 250,000 attendees over the weekend.The event is hosted by the U.S. Airforce Reserve which is also celebrating its 75th anniversary.The show will feature demonstrations and displays from military and civilian planes including the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, the Patriot Jet Team, the F-18 Super Hornet and more. A full list of the performers can be found online."We've got old warbirds, we've got a bunch of old trainers, old fighters, there's a whole lot of stuff," said Nate Parnell, Chief of KC-135 OPS. "Then, of course, we have the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds which are one-of-a-kind."The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” perform at The Great Pa...

Homeless Florida man charged with human trafficking, other crimes in Ventura County pleads not guilty

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 03:45:51 GMT

A homeless man from Florida who has been accused of six felony charges in Ventura County, including human trafficking, pled not guilty at his arraignment on Thursday.According to the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office, 25-year-old Arayveion Edwards was pulled over regarding an alleged stolen vehicle on Tuesday.  When officers approached the vehicle and contacted Edwards and his female passenger, she “pleaded with the officers for help."  Infant rescued from suspected human trafficker in Southern California “Edwards is accused of bringing the victim from Florida to California and forcing the victim to engage in commercial sex work by using violence and psychological coercion,” the DA’s Office said in a statement.  The Florida transient is officially charged with felony human trafficking, possession of a loaded unregistered firearm and magazines, pimping and other charges. He is being held in the Ventura County Jail on $250,000 bail. 

Arrests made in robbery outside Livermore bank

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 03:45:51 GMT

LIVERMORE – Two men have been arrested in connection with a robbery Friday morning in Livermore, authorities said.Officers were called to the 200 block of South K Street around 11:30 a.m. for a report of a robbery outside a Wells Fargo Bank branch, said Livermore police spokesperson Azenith Smith. The victim told police he was robbed of cash as he left the bank.A short time later, police found a vehicle matching the description of the suspects’ car at the Bank of America parking lot in the 1700 block of Railroad Avenue, Smith said.Officers arrested a pair of Antioch men, ages 20 and 18, Smith said. The men were booked into the Santa Rita Jail in Dublin on charges of robbery and conspiracy.Smith said police are investigating if the men are connected to a similar robbery at the same Bank of America on Railroad Avenue on April 13.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Driver who fatally hit woman at Danville intersection gets probation, community service Crime and Pu...

Oakland A’s: Kotsay says ‘I feel for the fans’ in wake of Las Vegas announcement

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 03:45:51 GMT

ARLINGTON, Texas – Mark Kotsay was in the air flying with his team to Texas when he learned of the A’s Las Vegas land deal in a text from general manager David Forst.Less than 48 hours later, the manager and his team – just like A’s fans – were still processing the news that the franchise almost certainly is leaving Oakland.“I feel for the fans with this announcement,” Kotsay said Friday before the A’s opened a three-game series against the Rangers at Globe Life Stadium. “Not just the fans, but the employees that have [spent] their lives here, most that have been in this organization probably longer than I have. Because one of the things about this organization is the continuity and the loyalty they’ve shown to their employees.”Most of the players on the A’s roster are early in their careers or new to the franchise, but Kotsay’s ties to Oakland go more than a decade deep. He played for the A’s from 2004-07, was a coach under Bob Melvin from 2016-21, and is in his second season...