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Leonard Bernstein's daughter to speak at Capital Region 'Maestro' screenings

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 01:26:07 GMT

GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. (NEWS10) -- "Maestro," a film by Bradley Cooper, focuses on composer Leonard Bernstein and his lifelong relationship with actress Felicia Montealegre Cohn Bernstein. Partially filmed at Tanglewood in Lenox, Massachusetts, the movie had a limited theatrical release on November 22. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The Triplex Cinema in Great Barrington and the Crandell Theatre in Chatham are both hosting screenings of "Maestro." Nina Bernstein Simmons, Leonard Bernstein's youngest daughter, will be speaking at the events.The Crandell Theatre will screen "Maestro" on December 16 at 7 p.m. The screening will be followed by a Q&A with Nina Bernstein Simmons about her father's legacy and the family's involvement with the movie. Trailer released for Bradley Cooper’s ‘Maestro,’ partly filmed in Berkshires The Triplex will be hosting the "Bernstein on Film" series starting on December 17 with a screening of ...

Boil water advisory lifted in Whitehall

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 01:26:07 GMT

WHITEHALL, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Washington County Department of Safety announced that the boil water advisory in the village of Whitehall has been lifted. Residents can now safely return to their normal usage of water. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The advisory was issued on December 1 and stemmed from a water main break on West Street. The notice was lifted following consecutive successful testing required by the New York State Department of Health.

Saratoga County to host vaccine clinic for seniors

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 01:26:07 GMT

BALLSTON SPA, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Saratoga County seniors in need of an influenza or COVID-19 vaccine can visit the Saratoga County Public Safety Building in Ballston Spa on Thursday, December 7. The clinic will run from 9 a.m. to noon. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! There are no out-of-pocket costs, but health insurance information will be collected during registration. The Fluzone High-Dose Influenza vaccine and Moderna COVID-19 vaccine will be available. Seniors aged 65 and up may choose to receive both vaccines or just one. To make an appointment, call (518) 885-2276. Walk-ins will not be accommodated.

St. Louis scratchers player wins $100K after routine pays off

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 01:26:07 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- A daily Missouri Lottery scratchers player finally hit the jackpot. The $100,000 Super Crossword ticket was purchased at a Gas Mart on Hampton Avenue. The player says he regularly purchases the tickets with his coffee at around 4 a.m. He says it has been a part of his morning routine for years.The player knew he was a winner when he saw the 20X multiplier symbol. That meant he was a top-prize winner. The 7 St. Louis restaurants visited by Guy Fieri on ‘Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives’ This $5 game was released on July 12 and there are still five more $100,000 prizes remaining. The average chance of winning anything in this game is around one in four.including $5 prizes. Around $9.5 million in unclaimed prizes remain in this game.

Opinion: It should go without saying. Don’t auction off pristine public land in Grand Teton National Park.

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 01:26:07 GMT

There’s a 640-acre parcel of magnificent, state-owned public land in Wyoming that’s set for auction unless the state changes its mind.Simply put, this small inholding, known as the “Kelly Parcel,” should never be privatized — never. It is one of the most awe-inspiring and important pieces of open space remaining in America.Within Grand Teton National Park, its borders include the National Elk Refuge and Bridger-Teton National Forest. Its value was appraised in 2022 at $62.4 million. However, the director of the Office of State Lands and Investment just recommended a starting bid of $80 million.But its real value isn’t about money: The land is a vital migration corridor for elk, moose, big horn sheep antelope, pronghorn and mule deer travelling into and out of the national park. It also hosts 87 other “Species of Greatest Conservation Need.”And the annual, 200-mile-long migration corridor known as the Path of the Pronghorn — from Grand Teton National Park to the upper Gre...

Kiszla vs. Gabriel: Is Javonte Williams the best starter at running back for the Broncos?

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 01:26:07 GMT

Kiz: With the Broncos now facing a steep climb to make the NFL playoffs, is running back Javonte Williams the correct running back to lead the push? For all the offensive genius of coach Sean Payton, this team’s 21.9 points per game is no better than middle of the pack. Ball control is good. Three-and-out is bad. Should Denver consider a more dynamic back than Williams to be RB1? Please, tell me where I’m wrong.Gabriel: I think he is, Kiz. But let’s not confuse that with the conversation about needing to get more dynamic. The question at this point is about where that’s going to come from down the stretch. Samaje Perine’s done good work in his role, and we’ve seen the tantalizing ability of rookie Jaleel McLaughlin. But I’m skeptical that the Broncos run game or, just as important, offense overall would be much more efficient if one of them were getting 15 carries per game and Williams had his role cut.Kiz: We all respect the work ethic and toughness Williams has display...

Our jazz columnist reveals his favorite releases from 2023

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 01:26:07 GMT

As 2023 winds down, I gaze in awe upon a particularly robust stack of jazz- and improv-oriented releases. It would be easier to compile a list of my 30 or 40 favorites, but there’s only so much space.It’s worth mentioning that most of what I found exciting was released on independent labels, and it hasn’t always been that way. While Blue Note, Impulse! and others attached to the big corporations are still releasing creative music, it’s the scrappy little guys who will truly fill your mind with the joy of discovery. Thank you to Pi Recordings, ESP-Disk, Pyroclastic Records and more for keeping the flame burning this past year.Kris Davis, “Diatom Ribbons Live At The Village Vanguard” (Pyroclastic)Kris Davis, “Diatom Ribbons Live At The Village Vanguard” (Pyroclastic): Davis follows through on her remarkable promise as a pianist, composer and bandleader with a double-length set recorded on-stage, even though the samples and other sonic additions are typically mo...

1 killed, 2 hospitalized in fatal Aurora crash Sunday night

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 01:26:07 GMT

One person died and two others were hospitalized after a fatal, single-vehicle crash in southeast Aurora on Sunday night.Aurora officers responded to reports of a crash at East Pinewood Drive and South Wheatlands Parkway just after 9 p.m. Sunday, according to a post from the police department on X, the social media platform previously known as Twitter.The intersection is located in Aurora’s Wheatlands neighborhood, across from the Wheatlands Community Park.When officers arrived on scene, they found three victims. One person died from their injuries at the scene, and paramedics transported two others to the hospital, police stated on social media. The Arapahoe County Coroner’s Office will identify the victim.The crash investigation team determined that a Mazda SUV carrying two adult, male passengers and an adult, male driver was traveling northbound on South Wheatlands Parkway at a high rate of speed when it struck the median and rolled several times, coming to rest on th...

Driving on the PCH in Malibu is about to change

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 01:26:07 GMT

An ambitious multi-million-dollar project begins Monday to improve safety and traffic flow along the Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu, including the area where four Pepperdine University students were killed in a crash in October.As part of the “Traffic Signal Synchronization Project,” crews will install communication lines between existing traffic signals on the PCH between John Tyler Drive and Topanga Canyon Boulevard. Officials said this will allow signals to be controlled remotely by Caltrans to lower speeds and reduce congestion.The Pacific Coast Highway in Malibu, California. (Getty Images)“The new equipment will capture real-time traffic data and send it to the traffic signal controllers, which will use state-of-the art software to adjust the traffic signal timing to actual traffic volume,” the City of Malibu said on its website. “Vehicles going the speed over the speed limit will encounter red lights, while those going the speed limit will encounter green lights.”The project ...

Lower heating costs expected after 'shockingly high' bills of last winter

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 01:26:07 GMT

It's finally starting to cool down in Southern California, and as people turn on their heaters, they can do so knowing that this year likely won't hurt their pocketbooks like gas bills did last winter.In January, a lengthy period of cold temperatures drove natural gas prices up, resulting in "shockingly high" gas bills for many. This year, however, gas bills are expected to be lower, "due, mainly, to lower natural gas prices," according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. ‘Shockingly high’ gas bill headed your way: SoCalGas In the West region, which includes California, average winter natural gas costs are expected to fall from $843 last year to $590 this year. Percentage-wise, it's the steepest decline of any area of the country."Our forecast of regional winter natural gas expenditures declines by 30% in the West, more than in any other U.S. region, because we forecast less winter natural gas consumption in that region and lower natural gas prices," the EIA said.The U....