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Picture Butte Council approves final capital and operating budgets for 2023

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:32:03 GMT

By Erika MathieuSunny South NewsPicture Butte has approved the final draft of the 2023 capital and operating budgets. Council reviewed the document during the previous week’s Committee of the Whole meeting.The Town’s draft operating and capital budgets were passed in December 2022 after deliberations.During the Feb. 27 meeting, CAO Keith Davis said, “Council seemed pleased with the budget that was presented, which is based on a four per cent tax revenue increase.” Davis added, “the discussion was, ‘Does council want keep that four per cent tax revenue (increase) or keep the mill rate the same?’ That is really the direction that administration needs.”Deputy Mayor Henry De Kok sponsored a motion to approve the budget as presented and keep the mill rate as presented. The motion was passed by council.Following the decision, Council discussed how the 2022 operating budget surplus would be allocated. The total surplus for 2022 was $194,385. Council approved a motion to approve the surplus...

NYSDOT: Lane closures on the Adirondack Northway

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:32:03 GMT

LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Drivers heading northbound on the Adirondack Northway (Interstate-87) are being advised to watch for lane closures between Exits 22 and 23. Two or three lanes will be closed between Wednesday at 7 a.m. and Friday at 5 p.m. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The New York Department of Transportation is continuing work in an effort to replace the bridges that pass over U.S. Route 9 in the Town of Lake George. Drivers on Route 9 are also advised to watch for brief intermittent closures for equipment and steel staging.Drivers are asked to slow down in the work zones. Fines are doubled for speeding in a work zone, and two or more speeding violations in a work zone could result in a driver's license being suspended.

Troy's Bell House Project to open retail space for artists

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:32:03 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Tamara White launched The Bell House Project in the fall of 2021. Located in an old church at 1 Maple Avenue in Troy, the space functions as a design studio, workshop area and will eventually open up for retail shopping. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! White also owned Lark Street Mercantile in Albany, which closed at the beginning of March. She decided to close the mercantile because she wanted to have more time to create as a designer. "As many small business owners must do, I was managing every aspect of the mercantile business including working at the store six days a week," said White. "While I enjoyed the interaction with customers and vendors, l had little time or energy for my passion (and other business) of sewing and creating." 518 Donuts in Troy closes its doors The church closed around 2016, said White, and she and her husband purchased it from the woman who bought it from the church...

Albany County Sheriff's Office host free Narcan training

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:32:03 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Albany County Sheriff's Office is hosting free Narcan training on March 8 at 6:30 p.m. The event is open to the public and will take place at the Albany County public safety building. Opioid Settlement Fund Advisory Board holds first meeting of the year The training will teach attendees how to recognize an opioid overdose and how to use the Narcan nasal spray. The public safety building is located at 58 Verda Avenue in Clarksville.

Halfmoon man arrested for allegedly striking a child

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:32:03 GMT

HALFMOON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Saratoga County Sheriff's Office arrested a Halfmoon man on Friday, March 3, on an assault charge. According to police, Douglas B. Williams, 37, was accused of striking and injuring a child under the age of 7. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! A Temporary Order of Protection was issued on behalf of the victim, who is related to Williams. Williams was arraigned in the Halfmoon Town Court and released on his own recognizance. He is due back in court in April.

Casting call looks for Hudson Valley locals to play extras in HBO Max show

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:32:03 GMT

HUDSON VALLEY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Hudson Valley film commission is looking for Hudson Valley locals to play high school students and residents for scenes in the HBO Max series "Pretty Little Liars." Filming will take place in the mid Hudson Valley from April through July 2023. Where to watch the Oscars best picture nominees SAG-AFTRA union members will be paid $187 for eight hours of work while non-union members will be paid $165 per 10 hours of work. You can register for free at the Grant Wilfley casting website. Be sure to select Hudson Valley as your employment area. Or you can also email your name, phone, SAG-AFTRA or NonSAG, and current photos to [email protected] with "HUDSON VALLEY FILM COMMISSION" in the subject line of your email.

The history of International Women's Day

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:32:03 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- International Women's Day is honored on March 8 every year. The global holiday celebrates the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women, as well as marks a call to action for accelerating women's equality. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! This year's International Women's Day theme is #EmbraceEquity. The aim of the campaign is to get the world talking about why equal opportunities aren't enough. "People start from different places, so true inclusion and belonging require equitable action," said the International Women's Day website.Here is the history of International Women's Day. All information is from the International Women's Day website. Women from local breweries combine forces for Pink Boots Society In 1908, women's oppression and inequality prompted women to become more vocal and active in looking for change. That year, 15,000 women marched through New York City to...

Three North Country schools hosting job fairs

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:32:03 GMT

WARREN COUNTY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Workforce expansion is the name of the game as Warren County communities plan in advance ahead of the summer season. As winter turns to spring, Queensbury, Lake George and Glens Falls are all set to host their own job fairs - building a workforce primed and ready to take on another summer season of tourism and big events in the North Country. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! "Our job fairs are great opportunities for local businesses to get a head start on their summer hiring," said Warren County Workforce Development Director Liza Ochsendorf. "Dozens of Lake George students secured summer employment at the 2021 and 2022 job fairs, and we anticipate more success this year, as the labor market remains tight. Please let us know as soon as possible if your business would like to be part of one or more of these hiring events."Job fairs are set for Queensbury High School, Lake George Junior-Seni...

Local school districts provide mental health support

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:32:03 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The CDC explains early adverse life experiences, such as trauma or a history of abuse can put those who experience them at risk of mental illness. Fulton County schools along with Schenectady City schools are focusing on their children's mental health by providing support options students can feel comfortable going to. South Glens Falls HS students complete push-up challenge The Family Counseling Center highlighted the Mobile Crisis Unit at Fulton County school which allows students to express moments of extreme crisis. This can vary from suicidal thoughts to aggressive behaviors that put either a child or others at risk. The agency’s Mobile Crisis Counselor Jamal Vazquez, works with these children daily in efforts to de-escalate situations. Vazquez attempts to get the student into a safe mental space in order for transportation to the services they need. In post-crisis check-ins Vazquez comments, “I find out how the child is doing, if there have been any ...

Code Blue Alert declared in Albany

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:32:03 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Homeless and Travelers Aid Society announced a Code Blue alert from Wednesday, March 8, through Monday, March 13. Temperatures are expected to drop into the 20s at night time. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Homeless residents of Albany County in need of shelter can go to the Capital City Rescue Mission at 259 South Pearl Street, the Emergency Overflow Shelter at 646 State Street, 12206 (Lutheran Church), or the IPH Safe Haven at 26 South Swan Street, 12210. People can also call the HATAS Homeless Hotline at (518) 463-2124.