Wanted: local creators to share their passion with the community
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:21:18 GMT
TELUS STORYHIVE Voices is back. Bring your story to life with a $10K grant Rebecca Stevens. Photo by Rebecca StevensIf you’re a first-time or emerging content creator in B.C. or Alberta and have always wanted to share your passion or story with your community, now’s your chance. Level up your content creation journey with STORYHIVE Voices 3.0. Intake is open now until May 2, 2023. The search is on for local online content creators of all backgrounds to be part of TELUS STORYHIVE‘s supportive community, a creative hub to grow your impact, your audience, and develop your skills. Voices welcomes aspiring YouTube, TikTok or Instagram creators, no experience necessary. You could gain access to over 1 million new viewers on TELUS Optik TV!STORYHIVE is encouraging creators to submit their content ideas. Whether it’s a lifestyle show, a how-to-series, visual podcasts or docuseries, the possibilities are endless. They are offering $10,000 in production funding, cu...Longtime Starbucks employee, union organizer fired
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:21:18 GMT
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — Another controversy is brewing between Starbucks Workers United and the coffee giant. A longtime employee and union organizer says she was unfairly fired. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Alexis Rizzo worked at the Starbucks on Genesee Street across from the Buffalo-Niagara International Airport for seven years. She was also a key player in sparking the Starbucks labor movement. But, as of Friday, she's out of a job. Rizzo told NEWS10's sister station in Albany that a manager fired her for tardiness. The longtime barista and supervisor said that most instances she was late was only by a few minutes. "It was only a matter of time and I've been trying to be perfect every day that I've been at work, so I can't give them an opportunity," she added. "They've been setting me up to fail since the beginning. They had me closing the store every Friday night until 8 p.m. and then opening the store every Saturday...Hudson Falls gets its first K-9 police unit
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:21:18 GMT
HUDSON FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - A legacy on four paws has made its way to a new community. A police dog named after a former Glens Falls Police officer was introduced this week to the Hudson Falls Police Department - along with the human officer who worked with him from early on. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! In a Tuesday Facebook post, "Rye" was announced as the hound half of the Hudson Falls Police Department's first-ever K-9 unit. He's joined by Kirsten Lunder, also previously a Glens Falls Police Department officer. Lunder worked with Rye on basic obedience and training activities to get him ready for the job, prior to his time in police dog training school. Rye has been trained to take part in narcotics searches and missing person cases, and was selected for police work due to his friendly, unfazed personality."K-9 Rye has quickly become a favorite amongst his fellow officers and always brings a smile to those at the P...New bill could repeal ban of cameras in court rooms
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:21:18 GMT
ALBANY, N.Y. (WTEN) -- It’s a moment the world will want to watch, but won’t be able to: Former President Donald Trump's arraignment as he faces criminal charges. A New York law bans televising trials with exceptions at the judges discretion, but proposed legislation could change. "I think many New Yorkers agree that we need transparency at every level of government," said Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal, who sponsors legislation that would repeal the states ban on camera's in court rooms during trials. New York along with Louisiana are the outliers when it comes to banning cameras in courtrooms, however, New York judges do have discretion as to how much electronic media is allowed in courtrooms. Live updates: Ex-President Trump pleads not guilty to 34 felony counts Senator Brad Hoylman-Sigal said the ban dates back to the Charles Lindbergh baby kidnapping case in the 1930s, "The media hoopla surrounding that case, resulted in an over correction by the state legislature, which is ofte...New York State ranked among top 5 states with the most STDs
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:21:18 GMT
NEW YORK (WSYR-TV) -- In honor of April being Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Month, a new report has revealed that New York State ranks 4th for the most STD cases in the U.S. During this month, STI awareness is preached, as every year there are 20 million new STI cases in the U.S. that result in $16 billion worth of medical costs, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The study from backgroundchecks.org, reveals New York state has some of the highest cases of STDs with 1,639 cases per 100,000 people, and a total of 270607 STD cases. In their study, they analyzed data for sexually transmitted diseases within all 50 states for 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020, which is the most recent data available from the CDC. STD cases within the analysis include HIV prevalence, HIV diagnoses, primary & secondary (P&S) syphilis, chlamydia and gonorrhea. Credit...Take part in Gloversville's Food Truck Fridays
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:21:18 GMT
GLOVERSVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Gloversville is getting ready for the warm weather and good food! Food truck Fridays will be held on the first and third Fridays starting in June. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Check out some funky food trucks and get some good eats starting June 2. Food trucks will be located at Castiglione Park off Main Street in Gloversville from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Food Truck Fridays is currently looking for trucks to participate and will announce the lineup soon. There is no fee to participate but proof of a valid DOH permit is required. For those interested, contact Gloversville Downtown Development Specialist at [email protected] or call 5187257700.Everything happening around Lake George in April
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:21:18 GMT
LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (NEWS10) - It is April, and time to say no to snow. While you wait for the showers to bring May flowers, there's plenty to do around Lake George and Glens Falls - especially with Easter just around the corner.A bounty of ways to spend your Easter Sunday is on offer in and around Lake George, from brunches and dinners to egg (and apple) hunts. Whatever's in your Easter basket, you can trade out sweet for savory at the Glens Falls Wing Fest at the end of the month. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Friday, April 7Adirondack Thunder vs. Maine Mariners7 p.m. Friday, April 7Cool Insuring Arena, 1 Civic Center Plaza, Glens FallsGlens Falls hockey gameTickets through Thunder box officeSaturday-Sunday, April 8-9 (Easter weekend)Easter Egg (Apple!) Hunt11 a.m. Saturday, April 8Hicks Orchard, 18 Hicks Road, GranvilleFoil-wrapped apple hunt in lieu of eggs$5 donation suggestedKemp's Annual Easter Egg HuntNoon - 2 p.m. ...Police pursuit leads to crash in north St. Louis
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:21:18 GMT
ST. LOUIS - A police pursuit led to a crash Tuesday afternoon in north St. Louis City near MLK Drive and Cora Avenue. The St. Louis County Police Department tells FOX 2 on of its officers had pursued a vehicle that later crashed in the area. Police are working to gather more information around the crash. Eyewitnesses tells FOX 2 they saw police pursuing a red car that hit a blue car. Crews worked to remove occupants from both vehicles. It's unclear how many people were involved or the extent of their injuries. Top story: Crash survivor claims St. Louis firefighter took wallet A Spire spokesperson tells FOX 2 they had multiple crews in the area, though none of their employees were hurt. The company has been communicating with police.Much of the area is blocked off to traffic as of 3 p.m. Tuesday. A heavy police presence remains. SkyFOX, powered by Bommarito Automotive Group, is flying over the scene to assess the situation. FOX 2 is working to confirm additional details on what h...Woods and his limp back at Masters, but for how much longer?
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:21:18 GMT
By DOUG FERGUSON (AP Golf Writer)AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Tiger Woods is back at the Masters, along with his slight limp. It is not every step, every minute. But it is there. And as much hardware as he has in his mended right leg, the limp figures to be with him for as long as he plays the sport he once dominated.As for how long he keeps playing Augusta National? That’s a little harder to foresee.Woods conceded that each trip to the Masters — at his age (47) and with surgeries on both legs and his back over the last decade — makes him wonder if it’s going to be the last one.“I don’t know how many more I have in me,” Woods said Tuesday.This will be his 25th time playing the Masters, and Woods still is surprised there was a 24th. He was still recovering last year from crashing his car off a suburban Los Angeles road at over 85 mph, crushing bones in his right leg so badly he said doctors contemplated amputation.“I didn’t know if I...Free Spins Casino Bonuses in 2023: Top 10 Free Spin Bonus Offers to Use Right Now (Updated List)
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