Amsterdam purchases new firetruck with aid from Assemblyman Santabarbara

Published Thu, 31 Oct 2024 22:51:36 GMT

Amsterdam purchases new firetruck with aid from Assemblyman Santabarbara AMSTERDAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The City of Amsterdam unveiled a new fire truck Aug. 1, 2023. Mayor Mike Cinquanti said the city purchased the $1.7 Million truck earlier than planned after frequent breakdowns caused issues with the previous tower ladder. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! “When it came to purchasing this new ladder truck last summer, there were no good deals to be had," Cinquanti said. "Prices on rigs like this were sent sky-high thanks to the post pandemic economy and we had not budgeted for the purchase.” Part of the funding to purchase the new truck came from Assemblyman Angelo Santabarbara, who secured $350,000 in state funding. Volunteer firefighters sue Clifton Park for tax benefits “It’s important that we continue to keep up with the times and provide that equipment, provide the best things that are available to our firefighters," Santabarbara said. "It ensures they can more effectively do their job, they c...

Cardboard boat races are on at Hudson Crossing Park

Published Thu, 31 Oct 2024 22:51:36 GMT

Cardboard boat races are on at Hudson Crossing Park SCHUYLERVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Cardboard boats take to the Hudson River this month at Hudson Crossing Park. The park's 17th annual Cardboard Boat Races hit the water on Saturday, Aug. 12. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Racers don't need to bring their own boat. Registration and construction open at 8 a.m., running to 11 a.m. The races themselves run until 3 p.m., with prizes not just limited to top speeds. Racers will compete for Titanic Award, Most Enthusiastic Crew, People's Choice, Best in Show, Most Sailors Left Afloat, and Judge's Bribe Award - which honors the boat to donate the most to Hudson Crossing Park. Registration info can be found through Hudson Crossing Park, along with tips on how to build the perfect boat.This year's boat race theme is "Magical History Tour," celebrating the 200th anniversary of the Champlain Canal's completion. Opened in 1823, the canal was originally used for the shipping of iron, stone, pro...

Deadly shooting in Union, Mo. follows disturbance at Arby's

Published Thu, 31 Oct 2024 22:51:36 GMT

Deadly shooting in Union, Mo. follows disturbance at Arby's UNION, Mo. - One man is behind bars after a deadly shooting over the weekend in Union, Missouri, which followed a large disturbance at an Arby's. Prosecutors have charged Antoine Frazier, 40, with second-degree murder and armed criminal action in the investigation. Frazier is accused in the shooting death of Ronnie Wayne Sanford, 49. Johnny Johnson execution taking place tonight The Union Police Department says the shooting is linked to a disturbance Sunday evening at the Arby's restaurant in the 1500 block of Denmark Road. Police responded to a verbal disturbance involving around six people. Several of them began arguing inside the restaurant, then took matters outside. When police arrived, some people involved in the argument took off from the restaurant. Others stuck around to explain what unfolded. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News ...

Tone-deaf Barbenheimer memes drawing backlash in Japan

Published Thu, 31 Oct 2024 22:51:36 GMT

Tone-deaf Barbenheimer memes drawing backlash in Japan The Japanese distributor of the Warner Bros. movie “Barbie” has apologized for its U.S. parent company’s reaction to social media posts about the “Barbenheimer” blitz that combined images of Barbie and a mushroom cloud. The memes triggered criticisms in Japan for what many described as minimizing the atomic bomb attacks on Hiroshima and Nagasaki.The movie about the world-famous doll and Universal Pictures' Oppenheimer, a biography of Robert Oppenheimer, who helped develop the weapon, were both released on July 21 in the United States, sparking the Barbenheimer craze for watching both and prompting memes combining the two.Some of the images, which were not created by Warner Bros., showed Margot Robbie, who played Barbie, sitting on the shoulders of Oppenheimer, played by Cillian Murphy, with an orange inferno of an atomic blast in the background. The official Barbie account said in response to the combined Barbenheimer meme: “It’s going to be a summer to remember.” This combination o...

Rain, cooler temperatures finally arrive in Southern California

Published Thu, 31 Oct 2024 22:51:36 GMT

Rain, cooler temperatures finally arrive in Southern California Light rain fell early Tuesday morning in Claremont, and other parts of the Southland may also see some relief from the relentless hot and dry weather soon.The summer shower began around 1 a.m. and lasted for about 30 minutes. Video shows there was just enough rain to dampen the streets and prompt drivers to use their wipers. However, the brief shower may not be the only moisture Southern California sees this week.Light summer rain falls in Claremont on Aug. 1, 2023. (KeyNews.TV)Forecasters are calling for a 20 to 30% chance of thunderstorms across Los Angeles County Tuesday. The most likely areas to see rain are the mountains, deserts and foothills. Peak rain rates could reach a half inch per hour near thunderstorm areas, according to the National Weather Service. Isolated downdrafts could gust up to 45 mph, the Weather Service said. Residents are urged to be on the lookout for slippery roads from rain and small hail, isolated power outages and blown-over objects. There is also a ch...

Angels hosting back-to-school drive to help local students 

Published Thu, 31 Oct 2024 22:51:36 GMT

Angels hosting back-to-school drive to help local students  Around 800 children are expected to attend the Los Angeles Angels' back-to-school drive at Angel Stadium on Tuesday. The students are from several local organizations, including the Anaheim YMCA, Boys and Girls Clubs and O.C. Rescue. Kids will receive everything from shoes to food to Angels gear and of course, all the school supply essentials. The drive is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m. 

Southern California boy undergoes brain surgery after getting hit by baseball

Published Thu, 31 Oct 2024 22:51:36 GMT

Southern California boy undergoes brain surgery after getting hit by baseball Twelve-year-old Garrison Green is unlike any other preteen you'll meet. While having brain surgery is not something every young boy can say they've conquered, it's his attitude and zest for life that really sets him apart.The San Diego County native has been playing baseball since he was young and fell in love with the sport. "Baseball is more than a game," Garrison said. “I pitch, I play first base and I play outfield. I love the game of baseball so much. I’ve been playing for as long as I can remember.”“When Garrison is on the mound, I feel like everyone is pretty confident that this inning will be pretty quick," said Ezekiel Gachalian, or EZ as his teammates call him. He's been playing with Garrison for about six years.Garrison Green (KSWB)Garrison says he focuses on two words, which are stitched on his glove: attitude and effort. He's more than a good player; he's also a standout teammate, friend, son and younger brother to an older sister who calls him one of his best friends.“...

Man Killed in Pedestrian Crash on Homestead Road [Santa Clara, CA]

Published Thu, 31 Oct 2024 22:51:36 GMT

Man Killed in Pedestrian Crash on Homestead Road [Santa Clara, CA] Pedestrian-Auto Collision near Maryann Drive Leaves 85-Year-Old Man DeadSANTA CLARA, CA (August 1, 2023) – Friday evening, a pedestrian crash on Homestead Road claimed the life of an 85-year-old man.The collision happened just before 9:00 p.m. at the intersection of Homestead Road and Maryann Drive in the city of Santa Clara.According to the police, a Toyota pickup truck traveling westbound hit the pedestrian on a marked crosswalk for unknown reasons.Responding personnel immediately performed CPR on the victim. Unfortunately, the male pedestrian died at the scene. Authorities identified the deceased victim as an 85-year-old man.Meanwhile, the 55-year-old Toyota driver from Cupertino stayed at the site of the incident and cooperated with the investigators.The police have ruled out drugs and alcohol as factors in the collision. Additionally, the Santa Clara County Medical Examiner’s Office will notify the next of kin before disclosing the victim’s identity to the public.Official...

Prologis grabs big industrial and research building in Fremont

Published Thu, 31 Oct 2024 22:51:36 GMT

Prologis grabs big industrial and research building in Fremont FREMONT — A big industrial and research building in Fremont has been bought in a deal that shows that while the Bay Area office market wobbles in a post-coronavirus era, other commercial property types still entice investors.Prologis bought the Fremont building from Blackstone for slightly under $86.6 million, according to documents filed on July 20 with the Alameda County Recorder’s Office.The purchase was completed in the wake of an announcement by the two real estate titans that Prologis had agreed to buy from Blackstone a nationwide portfolio of industrial and research buildings.“We’re pleased to be working with Blackstone on this deal,” said Dan Letter, Prologis president.That transaction, revealed in late June, was valued at $3.1 billion, Prologis and Blackstone stated.This acquisition expands Prologis’ presence in several key markets coast-to-coast, including the Bay Area, Central Valley and Southern California.Related ArticlesReal Estate |...

Pac-12 survival: Conference’s future hinges on Kliavkoff media rights proposal

Published Thu, 31 Oct 2024 22:51:36 GMT

Pac-12 survival: Conference’s future hinges on Kliavkoff media rights proposal The future of a 108-year-old college athletic conference could be determined in the next 24 hours as the Pac-12’s existential crisis reaches its tipping point.Commissioner George Kliavkoff on Tuesday is expected to present a media rights proposal to the nine remaining university presidents for approval, concluding a saga that began last summer when the Los Angeles schools announced their departure to the Big Ten in 2024.But how will it end?If the proposal carries satisfactory revenue and media partners, the schools are expected to plow forward together for the remainder of the decade, perhaps with replacements for the three outgoing members, USC, UCLA and Colorado.If Kliavkoff is unable to secure a media deal that satisfies the presidents, the conference as we know it would cease to exist.As many as three schools could join the Big 12, which is currently targeting Arizona but is believed to desire Arizona State and Utah, as well.That would leave six in limbo: Stanford, Cal, Oregon, ...