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Stillwater: Stair closures set for today, Friday

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 01:49:16 GMT

Only in Stillwater would city officials need to announce the closure of certain outdoor staircases.The Main Street Stairs are closed today and the Chestnut Street Stairs will be closed on Friday as crews “conduct essential repairs on certain water and sewer pipes within our community,” city officials wrote in a post on Facebook.The Main Street Stairs rise from South Main Street in downtown Stillwater to Broadway Street on the bluff overlooking the St. Croix River. The 157 stairs, which rise 115 vertical feet, are a popular workout spot. Do the steps 168 times, and that’s like climbing Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, whose summit is 19,341 feet above sea level.Related ArticlesLocal News | Cottage Grove to hold Strawberry Fest Thursday-Sunday Local News | Afton: Belwin’s new nature trails open Thursday Local News | Post-Lumberjack Days, there’s a major road closure planned for downtown Stillwater Local News | ...

New 24/7 homeless shelter in Saratoga Springs already at capacity

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 01:49:16 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The new 24–7 homeless shelter in Saratoga Springs is already at full capacity, housing 35 people. “The narrative that people want to be homeless and that there are people that want to be on the street instead of being housed is completely false," Sybil Newell, Executive Director for RISE Housing and Support Services, said. "I think this shelter is really showing that. On the first night, all 30 beds were full and on the second night, we added five more.”  Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Run by RISE Housing and Support services, the shelter provides beds, showers, laundry and other resources to people without homes who would previously sleep near the Woodlawn Garage downtown. The shelter also has safety measures in place for everyone, including metal detectors. “We know they aren’t, in general, dangerous people," Newell said. "When people come in we have them go through metal detectors, we ...

New restaurant, bar opens in Cherry Plain

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 01:49:16 GMT

CHERRY PLAIN, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- 17 Cherry Plain Square, a new restaurant and bar, recently opened in Cherry Plain, a hamlet of the town of Berlin in Rensselaer County. The eatery officially opened on Friday, June 9. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! 17 Cherry Plain Square, which is also the address of the restaurant, has 40 beers on tap, as well as other spirits. The eatery also has live music on the weekends. The menu includes a variety of wood-fired pizzas, appetizers, burgers, salads, soups, sandwiches, and more. You can view the full menu on the 17 Cherry Plain Square Facebook page. Father’s Day restaurant specials in the Capital Region The restaurant is open for dine-in and takeout. You can call (518) 575-4141 to make reservations. 17 Cherry Plain Square is open from noon to 9 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday.

Trombone Shorty performing at The Egg

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 01:49:16 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Egg has announced they will be hosting jazz artist Trombone Shorty and Orleans Avenue. The concert is scheduled for September 1. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Trombone Shorty, born as Troy Andrews, has been performing on big stages since he was young, playing at Jazz Fest with Bo Diddley at 4 years old and joining Lenny Kravitz's band as a teenager. Ever since, the New Orleans native has made his name known throughout the music world, collaborating with artists from a multitude of genres, including Foo Fighters, Zac Brown Band, Bruno Mars and Pharrell Williams. Having performed at Bonnaroo, Coachella, and Lollapalooza, Trombone Shorty will now be bringing his band to Albany. The performance will begin at 8 p.m. Sal Vulcano performing at Albany Funny Bone The show will be held in The Egg's Hart Theatre. You can purchase Trombone Shorty tickets on The Egg's website.

'Return of Albany Firebirds Legends' at MVP Arena on Saturday

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 01:49:16 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Albany Empire are turning back the clock with the "Return of the Albany Firebirds Legends" event on Saturday at the MVP Arena from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The night will celebrate the iconic era of the Firebirds, filled with excitement, celebrations, and nostalgia. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Beginning at 5 p.m., the streets surrounding the MVP Arena will feature live music, drinks, food, and activities for kids of all ages. The event is free to attend. Tickets for the game are available online. Former players and coaches from the team will gather to commemorate the team's achievements and relive the iconic moments that cemented them in Albany sports history. Former players expected at the event include "Touchdown" Eddie Brown, Freddie Gayles, Greg Hopkins, Derek Stingley, Leroy Thompson, Rodney Smith, Mark "Biggs" Valvo, Darrin Kenney, Pete Porcelli, Chad Dukes, and more. Traffic stop in Coxsac...

Learn about Gloversville's history on a community walk

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 01:49:16 GMT

GLOVERSVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The City of Gloversville is hosting community walks that highlight historic buildings and sites being transformed through the Downtown Revitalization Initiative Grant. The tours will run at 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. on June 17 and 18. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Participants are encouraged to wear comfortable clothing and good footwear. The tours are expected to last 60 to 90 minutes. Tours may be canceled due to severe weather. Participants will be notified via phone and email.To register, visit https://form.jotform.com/downtowngloversville/register or call (518) 725-7700 ext. 4. Tours are limited to 25 individuals.

Museum day camps for kids set in Glens Falls

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 01:49:16 GMT

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - The World Awareness Children's Museum, an outlet for world history and youth learning in the North Country, has announced its kids' summer day camp programs for 2023. This summer, two camps will send kids on an adventure - one a race, and the other a path to treasure. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The museum's "Amazing Race Camp" runs from Monday-Friday, July 24-28. Kids in 3rd to 6th grades will team up and travel around Glens Falls locations in walking distance of the museum, to learn about world culture and history and take on team challenges. The second camp invites younger learners to set sail for high adventure. The "Pirate Adventure Camp" will run Monday-Friday, Aug. 14-18. Kids from pre-kindergarten through to 2nd grade will follow a treasure map around the museum, finding new things to learn wherever X marks the spot.Both day camps run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily and are priced at $22...

Woman struck and killed in crash on I-170 SB, all lanes reopened

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 01:49:16 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Crews were at the scene of a one-vehicle crash that left a woman dead Thursday morning. Our Nissan Rogue Runner reporter Nic Lopez was at the scene located on I-170 southbound at St. Charles Rock Road, where state troopers were blocking multiple lanes. Man died holding apartment door closed as sister fled shooter, police say 42-year-old Amber Byrum was crossing the southbound lanes when she was struck by the driver. Upon arrival, EMS pronounced the victim dead at the scene. There are no reports on the severity of the driver's injuries. All lanes in the area have since been reopened.

Man dies in shootout with deputies inside rural Missouri barn

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 01:49:16 GMT

LOCKWOOD, Mo. (AP) — A man found hiding in a Missouri barn died in an exchange of gunfire with deputies, authorities said.The shooting happened around 10:30 a.m. Wednesday near the small town of Lockwood in southwestern Missouri. Names of the man killed and the deputies involved in the shooting were not immediately released. Man died holding apartment door closed as sister fled shooter, police say Deputies from Barton and Cedar counties responded to a home as part of an investigation of a stolen truck after the homeowner found the vehicle in his barn, according to a news release from the Western Missouri Sheriff's Critical Incident Investigation Team. The truck had been stolen earlier Wednesday in Barton County.The news release said an armed man was found in the barn, and deputies and the man exchanged gunfire. The man was pronounced dead at the scene. The deputies were unhurt.The incident investigation team is “working to determine the series of events that led up to the shooting...

Missouri Alzheimer’s Association raising awareness on what's good for your body and brain

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 01:49:16 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - June is Alzheimer's and Brain Awareness Month, and the Missouri Alzheimer’s Association is raising awareness that what's good for your body is good for your brain. On June 15, the organization partnered with Orange Theory Fitness to kick off the 'Sweat4yourbrain' initiative.“I think we think about working out in terms of our physical body and the way we look on the outside,” said Kelly Quinn, Donor Events Manager of the Alzheimer's Association.  During this Alzheimer’s and Brain Awareness Month, the Alzheimer’s Association is pushing people to sweat for the brain.   “We know, emerging research shows that by living a healthy lifestyle, you really can minimize the risks and symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disease,” Quinn shared.   Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News SIGN ...