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Winner of Gloversville online photo contest announced

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 10:56:11 GMT

GLOVERSVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Downtown Gloversville online photo contest winner has been announced! Garnering 236 likes on Facebook, Paula Brown-Weinstock's photo of a sunset over Fulton Street took home the top spot. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! “From Feb. 9th through March 30th, participants submitted digital photos to this contest, a program designed to promote Downtown Gloversville in a fun way and have people share their optimistic views of the city," said Gloversville Downtown Development Specialist (GDDS) Jennifer Donovan. "There were thirteen entries posted on Facebook, and FB users liked their favorite image from March 20 to March 30."Brown-Weinstock was awarded a gift certificate to Craving's Bakery & Cafe. To see all of the photos entered in the contest, click here.

New guides out help Adirondack explorers identify invasives

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 10:56:11 GMT

ADIRONDACKS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - The fight against invasive species never truly ends in the Adirondacks, with plant and insect species always finding a way into the region. Two conservation and protection groups in the Adirondack Park have released new guides on how to help keep harmful wildlife out of the 6-million-acre region. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The Adirondack Park Invasive Plant Program (APIPP) and the Lake Champlain Basin Program (LCBP) have released guides with information on invasive species that have been identified in the Adirondacks. The Field Guide to Terrestrial Invasive Species of the Adirondack and the Lake Champlain Basin Aquatic Invasive Species Guide collectively offer information on more than 70 invasive plants and animals that have been seen in the region in the past.“The Aquatic Invasive Species Guide is a great resource for residents and recreational users in identifying and preventing the sprea...

New York State Police warn of yet another phone scam

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 10:56:11 GMT

NEW YORK (WETM) - Scams, scams, scams. They're everywhere, and police are once again reminding New Yorkers to keep their guard up for a new NYSP impersonation scam. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! New York State Police Troop E out of Canandaigua issued a warning that a phone scam is making rounds through the Troop E area (which includes the Southern Tier and Finger Lakes) in which the scammer pretends to be a State Trooper. According to NYSP, the scammer says they are investigating you for drug crimes and asks for personal information and money.NYSP said that the agency will never ask for money or information over the phone. In response to this latest phone scam, state police provided the following list of tips to protect yourself against these kids of scams:Take a pause. Scammers create a sense of urgency to prey on victims’ emotions and their love for family members.Verify any supposed emergency by calling friends and fam...

Contemporary Christian artist, Anne Wilson added to NYS Fair concert lineup

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 10:56:11 GMT

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) -- 21-year-old Cotemporary Christian artist, Anne Wilson, has been added to the New York State Fair's Chevrolet Music Series. Wilson will perform at the Chevy Court Stage at 6 p.m. on Monday, August 28. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Her music is Contemporary Christian and Country, with one of her more popular pieces being "My Jesus". A bluesy gospel ballad that earned her a GOLD certification as number one on Billboard's Christian Airplay chart in 2021, according to the NYS Fair's press office. Wilson has been recognized as one of Pandora's Artists to Watch in 2023.“We have a feeling that fairgoers who watch Anne’s performance on August 28 will look back years from now and say, ‘I saw her when,’” said Interim Fair Director Sean Hennessey. “Anne Wilson is a great addition to the Chevrolet Music Series at the Great New York State Fair, which is known for highlighting some of the most talked-abo...

Two arrested following crash and foot pursuit in Troy

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 10:56:11 GMT

WATERFORD, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On Monday, the Waterford Police Department arrested two individuals following a pursuit on foot. According to the police, the pursuit occurred after officers tried to stop a vehicle on 3rd Street. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The car fled the police and crashed in Troy. The two occupants then fled on foot but were apprehended. Police say one of the suspects, Michael A. Rouse of Troy, was found to have two fully-loaded 9mm handguns. A large amount of cash and controlled substances were also recovered.Rouse was charged with 3 counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon and Misdemeanor counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance. He was arraigned at the Waterford Town Court and sent to the Saratoga County Jail in lieu of bail.The driver, Jawan D. Myers of Albany, was charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance, Unlawfully Fleeing Police in a Motor Vehicle, and several Veh...

One hospitalized after crash involving fire truck on I-88

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 10:56:11 GMT

DUANESBURG, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- One person was hospitalized after a car crash involving a fire truck on I-88 in Duanesburg Wednesday night. The crash happened around 10:18 p.m., and state police say the fire truck was not in service or operating in an emergency at the time and was in transport for delivery. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! New York State Police say a preliminary investigation determined a passenger var was stopped or near stopped in an eastbound lane when a fire truck struck the car. The fire truck was also traveling in the eastbound lane. The driver of the stopped car was taken to Albany Medical Center via LifeNet of New York with serious injuries. Police say the driver of the fire truck was not injured.

Get National Burrito Day discounts at Chipotle, Taco Bell, Moe's

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 10:56:11 GMT

(WJW) – The powers that be proclaimed the first Thursday in April as National Burrito Day, and many big chains are celebrating. Chipotle, Taco Bell, and Moe's are offering free or discounted food to mark the occasion, generally through their respective apps. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! ChipotleFans of Chipotle Mexican Grill may be able to score a free burrito on Thursday. The popular chain will be giving away 10,000 free burritos to lucky customers who follow the restaurant on Twitter, where Chipotle will be dropping special codes throughout the day. Burrito-lovers can then text those codes to 888-222 for a chance to get a coupon for one of the 10,000 burritos, while they last. Chipotle is also celebrating the occasion with a $0 delivery fee for orders placed on their app and at Chipotle.com. To cash in on the deal, customers can use the promo code "DELIVER" on April 6. Troy: Gas leak causes road closures and evacuati...

Deadly crash stalls traffic on I-70 near Jennings

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 10:56:11 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - A deadly crash has led to traffic backups Thursday morning on Interstate 70 near Jennings. Crews are working to clear the scene of the crash, which has traffic stalled in eastbound direction. The crash happened near Jennings Station Road before 10:30 a.m. MoDOT reports all eastbound lanes are blocked near Jennings Station Road. Drivers are backed up several miles, some almost all the way to Lambert Airport. Traffic is also slowed down in the westbound lanes amid the response. Top Story: Five people in one trailer died when a tornado sucked it away The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports that the crash leading to the traffic tie-ups, though it's unclear how many people died or what led up to the crash. Drivers are advised to use alternate routes. Crews are attempting to divert eastbound traffic where possible. This is a developing story. FOX 2 will update as more information becomes available.

Missouri scratchers player wins $5M prize on lunch break

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 10:56:11 GMT

LINN COUNTY, Mo. – A lunch break visit to a local convenience store netted a scratchers player in rural Missouri a $5 million prize.County Line Convenience, located in Marceline in Linn County, sold the winning Millionaire Blowout scratchers ticket.“I thought I won $1,000 on the first line,” the winner said. Trending: What needs to happen for the Battlehawks to make XFL playoffs? The winner said they'll use some of the prize money for a big summer vacation.Launched in January 2022, Millionaire Blowout is a $50 game, with over $148 million in unclaimed prizes. Players have won over $199 million in this scratchers game, including three top prizes of $5 million, 12 prizes of $1 million, and 30 $50,000 prizes.There is one $5 million prize remaining in the game.

Interstate 70 westbound lanes partially closed near Denver International Airport due to crash

Published Sun, 23 Feb 2025 10:56:11 GMT

A crash on Interstate 70 near Denver International Airport on Thursday morning was blocking westbound lanes, state transportation officials announced.Related ArticlesColorado News | Pedestrian dead after downtown Denver alleyway crash Colorado News | Driver dies after crashing into tree in Longmont Colorado News | Oldest bridge in Colorado highway system to be rebuilt for safer South Platte River crossing Colorado News | Colorado road conditions: Roads reopened on Eastern Plains after weather-related closures Colorado News | Kickin’ It with Kiz: Broncos Country isn’t big enough for Jerry Jeudy, Courtland Sutton and Tim Patrick Two right lanes on westbound I-70 were closed between the intersections with Interstate 225 and Exit 281, Peoria Street, Colorado Department of Transportation officials announced in a tweet.#I70 westbound: Two right lanes closed due to a crash between I-225 and Exit 281...