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Albany police investigate forcible touching incidents

Published Sat, 20 Apr 2024 10:51:26 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Albany Police Department is investigating "at least" four incidents of forcible touching that happened Monday evening in Pine Hills. The four incidents reported involve a suspect described as a white male, approximately 5'8" and 140 lbs, who approached women from behind and touched their buttocks, according to police. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The first incident occurred around 3:20 p.m. between South Main Avenue and West Lawrence Street. Around an hour later, another female victim reported that while walking, a man approached her and touched her buttocks on the 400 block of Hudson Avenue between Ontario and Quail Streets. Roughly five minutes later, a similar incident was reported by a female victim on the 800 block of Madison Avenue between Ontario and Quail Streets. Lastly, around 10:20 p.m., officers received another report from a female victim of a man touching her buttocks in the are...

Capital District Reptile Expo returning to Albany in May

Published Sat, 20 Apr 2024 10:51:26 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Capital District Reptile Expo is returning to the Albany Capital Center on May 7 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. This event allows attendees to learn about and buy exotic pets and supplies for them. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The expo includes over 160 vendors who will be selling reptiles, amphibians, aquatics, small exotic mammals, arachnids, insects, and crustaceans. The vendors will also be selling feeders, enclosures, and care items for the animals.The Education Room will offer hands-on learning opportunities with zoologists, veterinarians, and other professional educators. There will also be speakers giving presentations on various topics throughout the day. Old Dominion postpones MVP Arena concert This is the Capital District Reptile Expo's fifth year in operation. Its spring and fall events have brought crowds of over 4,000 people to the Capital Region.Event officials said they do not endor...

Second suspect convicted in 2021 Albany shooting case

Published Sat, 20 Apr 2024 10:51:26 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On Monday, the second suspect connected to the murder of Chyna Forney in May 2021 was convicted in Albany County Supreme Court. Alvin Foy III, 20, was remanded pending sentencing, which is scheduled for May. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The jury found that Foy either personally or by acting in concert with another person, while attempting to cause the death of another person, caused the death of Chyna Forney by shooting her with a pistol. Foy was also accused of trying to cause the death of another person at that time. Police say Foy was shooting at a man who was his original target and Chyna was caught in the crossfire. Foy was convicted on the following charges:Murder in the Second DegreeAttempted Murder in the Second DegreeCriminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second DegreeCriminal Possession of a Weapon in the Third Degree The co-defendant, Jahmere Manning, was sentenced to 20 years to life ...

State police investigate fatal Argyle house fire

Published Sat, 20 Apr 2024 10:51:26 GMT

ARGYLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- State police report a fatal house fire that took place in Argyle on April 2. Police report the investigation is ongoing. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! On April 2 around 4 a.m., troopers responded to a structure fire in Argyle. The preliminary investigation found Graham Keech, 42 of Argyle deceased in the area of the home damaged by the fire.

St. Lawrence County schools delayed, closed following bomb threat

Published Sat, 20 Apr 2024 10:51:26 GMT

ST. LAWRENCE COUNTY, N.Y. (WWTI) -- Schools in the area are closing their doors to students due to an ongoing threat.According to updates from the Canton and Gouverneur School District, early in the morning on Tuesday, April 4, local schools received a bomb threat via email from out of the area.Law enforcement said this threat appears to be a hoax and is affecting schools across the state.However, local schools are working with New York State Police to ensure that all buildings are safe. Schools confirmed that State Police has arranged full sweeps of buildings with Troopers, K-9 teams and local law enforcement.As of 9:30 a.m. on April 4, the following schools were either on a delay or had closed due to the threat:Delay:Edward-KnoxGouverneurHammondHermon-DeKalbMorristownClosed:CantonLisbonMadrid-WaddingtonMassena

Adirondack Line returns to service

Published Sat, 20 Apr 2024 10:51:26 GMT

CAPITAL REGION, N.Y.(NEWS10) - Dubbed one of the world’s most scenic train rides, the Adirondack Line has resumed operations.Amtrak's Adirondack Line is making its first stop in the Capital Region since the pandemic shut it down and continues through the North Country with a final stop in Montreal. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Rick Caplan is a regular rider of the line. He came all the way from Pennsylvania just to get on board for the first day back.“I've ridden all the long-distance trains. Multiple times. And I knew this was coming back today so I just wanted to be on the first one,” said Caplan.Jason Abrams, the senior spokesperson with Amtrak, says this is a monumental day. “All of our trains are now back to service from the pandemic including all three to Canada,” said Abrams. Six Flags New England opens Friday for the 2023 season A couple of key factors kept the line from starting up earlier.“We needed the borde...

Woman steals ambulance, drives it through St. Louis

Published Sat, 20 Apr 2024 10:51:26 GMT

ST. LOUIS - One woman stole an ambulance after medical crews responded to a "sick case" over the weekend in St. Louis. A 37-year-old woman is accused of stealing the ambulance and driving it through the City of St. Louis before she was stopped by the Sauget Police Department. Top story: Crash survivor claims St. Louis firefighter took wallet The incident unfolded around 11:30 p.m. Saturday. Medical crews responded to the Alamo Drafthouse in Midtown. As one medic approached her, the woman did not respond to any questions. Instead, she started running toward the ambulance while it was running and drove it through St. Louis.After communication among local agencies, the Sauget Police Department apprehended the woman. She was sent to a hospital for treatment.The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department is assisting with the investigation over the stolen ambulance.

'Cocaine Bear' actor Scott Seiss plans four Missouri stops in comedy tour

Published Sat, 20 Apr 2024 10:51:26 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Scott Seiss, a comedian well-known for his role in new film "Cocaine Bear," will make four stops in Missouri next week as part of his ongoing comedy tour. Seiss has also built a strong platform though TikTok video sketches known as "Angry Retail Guy," through which he takes a common phrase heard in retail settings and reacts to it with humor. Recently, he also starred as Tom in the new comedy horror film "Cocaine Bear." Trending: Two St. Louis pizza parlors make ‘Eat This’ top 10 list In Missouri, there will be multiple opportunities to see a comedy show next week. Seiss recently added shows to St. Louis, Kansas City, Springfield and Columbia. Here is his upcoming schedule in the Show-Me State:April 10: Springfield, Missouri at the Blue Room (6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. shows)April 11: St. Louis, Missouri at the Helium Comedy Club (7:15 p.m.)April 12: Columbia, Missouri at The Blue Note (7 p.m.)April 13: Kansas City, Missouri (7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.)For more information on Sei...

Pineapple and ham belong together

Published Sat, 20 Apr 2024 10:51:26 GMT

By Eric Kim, The New York TimesHiwa Rosario is celebrating Easter a week early this year. The actual holiday weekend is one of the busiest times of the year for her business, Farm to Jar Hawaii. She’ll be setting up shop at Ward Centre in Honolulu to sell her coveted pineapple glazes, which her customers buy to deck out their holiday hams. The balanced combination of tangy, sweet fruit and salty, savory pork is, she said, “a perfect union.”Pineapple and ham belong together — on Easter tables and, yes, on pizza. They look alike, too: When scored for roasting, the ham’s diamond pattern mimics the pineapple’s quilted peel, nature’s manifestation of the golden spiral.Early 20th-century recipes for ham with pineapple — like the ones that appeared in women’s magazine ads for Hawaiian Pineapple Co., now known as Dole — are still beloved today. Rosy ham, bejeweled with rings of canned pineapple, whole cloves and maraschino cherries, is a classic. But that doesn’t mean it’s not d...

67 flights delayed, 32 canceled at Denver International Airport amid snow showers

Published Sat, 20 Apr 2024 10:51:26 GMT

Snow showers along Colorado’s Front Range on Tuesday led to delays and cancellations of flights into and out of Denver International Airport.Shortly before 9 a.m. Tuesday morning, 67 flights at DIA were delayed, according to FlightAware tracking data. A total of 32 flights were canceled, data showed.The SkyWest airline had 29 of the cancellations, according to FlightAware. Southwest had 31 of the delays, followed by United with 15, the tracking data showed.