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Easter festivities in the Capital Region

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 17:59:22 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- With Easter about a month away, the Capital Region offers many opportunities for residents to celebrate with egg hunts, egg decorating and egg-stravaganzas! Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! AltamontEaster Celebration at Indian Ladder Farms, 342 Altamont RoadEgg Hunt on April 8 and 9 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.Easter Brunch on April 9 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.CohoesEaster Egg Hunt, April 1 at 10 a.m. at Lansing Park in CohoesBring your own basketThree age categories, ages five and under, ages six to eight, and ages nine to 12Easter BunnyGloversvilleEaster Egg Hunt, April 2 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Trail Station Park, 3 Frontage Road in GloversvilleBring your own basketAge groups are zero to two, three to five, six to eight, and, nine to 12Easter BunnyHalfmoonEaster "Egg"Stravaganza, April 1 from noon to 4 p.m. at Halfmoon Town Complex, 2 Halfmoon Town PlazaEaster Bunny, crafts, face painting, petting z...

Shirt Factory's Italian favorite finds a home in Glens Falls

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 17:59:22 GMT

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Since its early days in 2018, the Glens Falls Shirt Factory's regular food truck corral events have held among their offerings a table where two people - husband and wife Giovanni and Francesca Casanica - show exactly what traditional Italian food is all about. They make their own pasta right onsite, in front of hungry visitors - many of whom may have never seen the process before. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The Casanicas are the owners of Giovanni Fresco, an Italian food vendor that has called the Shirt Factory's events home over the last several years. Now, the pair of Italian immigrants have a new home for their hand-made pasta and sauces - just a block away."Basically, we want to do like what we do at the markets," said Giovanni Casanica on Friday. "Small batches of everything that we do, every single day. Then, when we're finished, we go to the next day."The Casanicas - who moved t...

Missouri gun law to stay in effect during court fight

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 17:59:22 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri law banning local police from enforcing federal gun laws remains in effect as a lawsuit against it is appealed.U.S. District Judge Brian Wimes earlier this week struck down the law as an unconstitutional overstep by the state on the federal government. After Missouri's Republican Attorney General Andrew Bailey appealed, Wimes ruled the law can remain in effect until an appeals court takes up the case.The Missouri law subjects law enforcement agencies with officers who knowingly enforce federal gun laws without equivalent state laws to a fine of $50,000 per violating officer.Federal laws without similar Missouri laws include statutes covering weapons registration and tracking, and possession of firearms by some domestic violence offenders.The Justice Department said the Missouri state crime lab, operated by the Highway Patrol, refused to process evidence that would help federal firearms prosecutions after the law took effect.The Missouri P...

Grandview edges Cherry Creek, advances to girls 6A finals

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 17:59:22 GMT

Sienna Betts let it all go and let her tears flow.When the Grandview High sophomore center finally composed herself, she explained her emotions.“Earlier in the season nobody ever thought we would get here, and nobody believed in us — except us. Now here we are,” Betts said after scoring 16 points and snaring 15 rebounds to lead the Wolves to a rugged, 31-28 victory over Cherry Creek in the Class 6A semifinals of the girls’ state basketball tournament Friday at the Denver Coliseum.No. 11 Grandview (18-9), seeking to repeat after beating Valor in last year’s title game, faces the winner of Friday afternoon’s semifinal between Arapahoe and Monarch.In no way, shape, or form is this the same Grandview team that got blown out by second-seeded Cherry Creek, 56-40, on Feb. 1.“As coaches, we were watching film and this is not even the same team — at all,” coach Josh Ulitzky said. “Sienna is our stalwart, obviously, but every one of ...

Jefferson County man sentenced to 30 years in prison for shooting death of his wife

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 17:59:22 GMT

A Jefferson County man has been sentenced to 30 years in prison for the shooting death of his wife.Scott Lee Smith II, 47, was sentenced Wednesday for the 2020 death of 46-year-old Kanokwan “Nok” Smith, according to the Jefferson County District Attorney’s Office.On Feb. 9, Smith pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and the 30-year sentence was part of the plea agreement, the DA’s office said in a news release.On Nov. 1, 2020, Smith called 911 “claiming he had just shot his wife in self-defense at their home” in the 5400 block of West Ottawa Avenue, the release said. Smith told a dispatcher that Kanokwan had tried to kill him with a butcher knife. Smith was taken into custody the next day and released five days later based on a lack of evidence at the time.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Jury finds Denver man guilty for role in killing of woman with AR-15 after fender-bender Crime and Public Safety | Denver jury convicts...

Broncos releasing trio of veterans, create more than $26 million in cap space on eve of free agency

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 17:59:22 GMT

As free agency approaches, Denver is creating salary cap space to use.The Broncos are releasing offensive lineman Graham Glasgow, running back Chase Edmonds and cornerback Ronald Darby, sources confirmed to The Post, and creating approximately $26.57 million in salary cap room for 2023 in the process.Each were considered logical candidates for either release or contract restructuring.Glasgow carried a $14 million cap charge in 2023 but had no guaranteed money left in his deal. His release will save Denver $11 million against the cap and comes with a $3 million dead cap charge.The veteran interior lineman appeared in 37 games for the Broncos over the past three seasons and started 33 times at guard and center. He filled in at right guard early in 2022 when Quinn Meinerz suffered a Week 1 injury, but then settled in and provided stability at center over the second half of the season after Lloyd Cushenberry suffered a groin injury.Edmonds, acquired in early November as part of the trad...

Man charged with fatal stabbing of teen in El Sereno, attempted murder of 2nd victim

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 17:59:22 GMT

A man has been charged in the fatal stabbing of a teen who was waiting for his mom to pick him up last week, as well as the attempted murder of second victim, officials announced Friday.David Anthony Zapata, 32, faces one count each of murder and attempted murder with the special allegation of personally using a deadly and dangerous weapon, a knife, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office.Loved ones mourn Xavier Chavarin at an El Sereno memorial on March 7, 2023. (KTLA)He is accused of stabbing 17-year-old Xavier Chavarin to death March 3. Chavarin, who was an honors student at Woodrow Wilson High School, was waiting for his mother in the 4500 block of Valley Boulevard in El Sereno when Zapata allegedly approached him from behind and stabbed him.The teen went into a nearby King Torta asking for help before he collapsed. He died shortly after.Zapata then ran away and got into the passenger seat of a fleeing SUV.Hours later, Zapata allegedly stabbed Daniel Villa...

Meta considering launching Twitter-like a social media platform

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 17:59:22 GMT

Meta, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook, announced it’s considering launching a new Twitter-like social media website, Variety reported.“We’re exploring a standalone, decentralized social network for sharing text updates,” a Meta spokesperson said in a statement to the publication. “We believe there’s an opportunity for a separate space where creators and public figures can share timely updates about their interests.”The news of a potential new social media website from Meta was first reported by Money Control, which revealed that the project has been codenamed “P92.”The new social media website would be powered by the same framework as Mastodon, another Twitter-like service. Mastodon grew in popularity after Elon Musk took over Twitter, prompting many users to leave the app for similar alternatives. 4 Twitter alternatives in case the app shuts down or you decide to log off permanently Additional details about the new social media website weren't avaliable. Under Musk,...

New souvenir shop opens in Mickey's Toontown at Disneyland Park

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 17:59:22 GMT

A new souvenir shop in Mickey's Toontown at Disneyland park opened its doors for the first time on Friday. EngineEar Souvenirs is located at the exit of Mickey & Minnie's Runaway Railway in Mickey's Toontown. The shop opened on Friday ahead of the reimagined land's official reopening on March 19. The initial assortment of merchandise includes headbands, T-shirts, ornaments, coffee mugs, a remote control car, and magnets. The store will sell additional items when the cartoon-themed land, which features Roger Rabbit’s Car Toon Spin, Mickey’s House, Minnie’s House, and the new dark ride, Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, officially opens later this month. A portion of the land is currently open for guests to ride Mickey & Minnie’s Runaway Railway, which opened in January as a part of Disneyland Resort’s kickoff celebration for the Walt Disney Co.’s 100th anniversary.According to Disney, the re-imagined Toontown area is designed to have more green space for children to run ...

Bay Area storm updates: Flood warning canceled for parts of Northern California

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 17:59:22 GMT

(KRON) -- Rain continued in the Bay Area through Friday morning as the first in a series of atmospheric rivers hit the Bay Area. The storm is expected to continue through the weekend with another atmospheric river on deck set to begin next week. More: Here’s what to do if your house floods Stick with KRON4 for the latest updates on the storm. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now KRON4 Daily News SIGN UP NOW Bay Area storm updates:Friday, March 101:00 p.m. -- Flood warning canceled for Santa Cruz, San Mateo countiesThe flood warning has been canceled for a portion of Northern California, including San Mateo and Santa Cruz counties, according to the National Weather Service.11:50 a.m. -- I-580 reopenedExpect residual delays on westbound I-580 between High Street and 3...