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SGF High School a capella group celebrates opening for Foreigner

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 01:11:47 GMT

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - As South Glenns Falls High School returns for another school year, so does its unique choral teacher. Mrs. Betsy Stambach-Fuller created the a capella group Vocal Point, and her students have reached new heights this year. On August 1, the high school singers jammed out on stage at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center as the opening act for the rock band "Foreigner."The soloist, senior Arabella Tracy-Bonner. belted out the lyrics, "Oh, oh, Sweet child of mine." The a capella choir created a background music bed with just their voices. The Saratoga responded with cheers and a loud "sing it, girl!" after the first verse. "It was really, really exciting. But at the same time, it was really nerve-wracking," Tracy-Bonner said. "But once I got on the stage, it was like, everything went away. And I was just like, I was the only person there." Free school supplies for Glens Falls, SGF students Stambach-Fuller created Vocal Point in 2012 after a push from stude...

Two bridges up for replacement in Horicon

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 01:11:47 GMT

HORICON, N.Y. (NEWS10) - In the Adirondack region of northwest Warren County, some bridges need to retire. An upcoming public meeting will discuss plans to replace the pair of them, both located over Mill Brook in Horicon. Get the latest news, weather, and sports delivered right to your inbox! On Wednesday, Sept. 27, the Warren County Department of Public Works will host a public meeting to go over the plans ahead. The meeting is set for 6 p.m. at Horicon Town Hall, 6604 Route 8. The two bridges in question include:Adirondack BridgeEast Shore Drive/County Route 15Beaver Pond BridgeJohnson Road Fall festival dates announced for West Mountain The meeting is open to the public, as a way for those interested to find out about the options for how to go about replacing the pair of bridges. The schedule includes a presentation and room for comments. For those who can't make it in person, the entire session will be recorded and made available on YouTube.

Sports and hobby shop opens in Glenville

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 01:11:47 GMT

GLENVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- During the COVID-19 pandemic, Gabe Marruso began going through his old baseball and basketball cards and began collecting them once again. Alongside his nephew, also named Gabe, he opened G² Sports and Hobby in Glenville on August 1. Get the latest news, weather, and sports delivered right to your inbox! "We made it a point to avoid the typical cluttered atmosphere and create a space that feels more like a hangout than a store," said Marruso. "We have a few arcade games, TVs, couches, and seating area with old school Nintendo and N64 and a gaming table for people to play board games or D&D."G² Sports and Hobby has held one Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) event so far and they plan on holding more over the next few months. The shop carries sports trading cards, Pokémon, Funko Pops, Magic the Gathering, and assorted memorabilia such as UFC, boxing, and Marvel items. Sam’s Chinese in Burnt Hills closes, Mexican restaurant moving in Marruso said they...

Police deem threat against EGCSD 'not credible'

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 01:11:47 GMT

EAST GREENBUSH, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On Monday, the East Greenbush Central School District initiated a district-wide secured lockout. According to Superintendent Jeffrey Simons, he was notified by Goff Middle School staff of an unspecified threat made via a voicemail message left on Sunday night. Get the latest news, weather, and sports delivered right to your inbox! School buses were redirected to confidential staging areas until police arrived and facilitated a safe arrival. Each of the elementary schools was able to start their instructional day. School days continued as normal, but there were no outdoor activities and limited visitor access.No threats were made to other school districts. Police launched an investigation and determined that the threat was not credible. Out of caution, the school district remained in a secured lockout for the rest of the day. There is also an increased police presence at all schools. Parents, guardians, and visitors are permitted at schools by buzzi...

CSU Rams will start QB Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi vs. CU Buffs in Rocky Mountain Showdown

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 01:11:47 GMT

FORT COLLINS — In his biggest game as CSU Rams coach, Jay Norvell just made his biggest call.Norvell announced Monday morning that Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi will start for the Rams at quarterback against No. 18 CU in the Rocky Mountain Showdown at Folsom Field.“I just felt like the timing was right for Brayden to get that opportunity,” said Norvell, who brought Fowler-Nicolosti in to replace Clay Millen in a 50-24 season-opening loss to Washington State two weeks ago. “I’m not blaming Clay, by any means.”Fowler-Nicolosi started CSU’s win at Nevada last year while Millen was recovering from an injury. The 6-foot-1 freshman completed 13 of 20 throws and threw for two touchdowns in relief of Millen against the Cougars.“We tell Brandon, at the end of the day (it’s) football,” senior CSU wideout Tory Horton said. “Of course, it’s going to be a little faster and (the reads) are going to have to be a little more quicker. But (...

Investigation underway after Van Nuys church vandalized, ransacked

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 01:11:47 GMT

A church was vandalized in Van Nuys early Monday and an investigation is underway to find the person or people responsible.The incident occurred around 2:30 a.m. in the 14600 block of Sherman Way but was reported hours later, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.Windows of the Calvary Chapel were broken and the place was ransacked, though it is unclear if anything was taken during the incident.Inside one of the ransacked rooms, which appeared to be a classroom, items including bibles were thrown on the floor and supplies were overturned.A Van Nuys church was vandalized and ransacked on Sept. 11, 2023. (KTLA) No injuries were reported.Frank Donley, a contractor who works with the church who was helping clean up later Monday, said he is just glad he can lend a hand.“It breaks your heart,” Donley said. “Why would someone do something like this?”It is unknown how many people were involved in the incident and police did not have any suspect descriptions.

California lawmakers pass bill barring school book bans

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 01:11:47 GMT

California Gov. Gavin Newsom is expected to sign into law a bill barring public school districts from banning books and curriculum related to gender and racial diversity.Assembly Bill 1078 passed in the state Senate last week, largely along party lines, and now heads to Newsom's desk.The bill had passed overwhelmingly in the Assembly in May - at around the same time the issue came to a head with the Temecula Valley Unified School District’s vote to reject elementary school curriculum that mentioned Harvey Milk, California’s first openly gay elected official."My question is, why even mention a pedophile?" School Board President Joseph Komrosky said at the time.Newsom publicly blasted the Board’s vote and threatened to fine the district $1.5 million. Board members eventually relented and voted to adopt the curriculum.AB 1078, sponsored by Assemblyman Corey Jackson (D-Moreno) would financially penalize school boards that enact bans on books and education material related to Black, Lati...

Disney reveals dates for expanded D23 fan event

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 01:11:47 GMT

New changes, including an event name change and the utilization of a new venue, are coming to Disney’s D23 event, a biannual fan convention for all things Disney, slated to take place in Anaheim in 2024.The company announced that next year’s fan event will be an expanded version of the typical weekend long affair. Next year, D23 experiences will take place Aug. 4-11, starting with a special D23 Day at Angel Stadium, leading to the event’s official kickoff event at Disneyland on Aug. 8. The abandoned plans to bring another Disney theme park to California From Aug. 9-11, Disney fans can enjoy shopping, exhibits, panels, presentations and more at the Anaheim Convention Center and then travel to the Honda Center during the evening for larger presentations and panels ranging in topics from Disney theme parks to new movies.This is the first time the convention is using the Honda Center, an indoor sports and entertainment arena in Anaheim that can seat thousands of people depending on th...

Pixel Fold review: Google gets so much right!

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 01:11:47 GMT

Foldables make up just a small percentage of the overall smartphone market, but they are growing.Recently, I've been testing out the Google Pixel Fold, which is Google's first foldable and mixes aspects of both a phone and a tablet. While it's not perfect, it's a great start.The size is unique - it's like a passport, but heavier and thicker.Google Pixel Fold (Rich DeMuro)Google Pixel Fold (Rich DeMuro)The outer screen is 5.8 inches, while the unfolded inside screen is 7.6 inches. The device doesn’t open flat, and the crease is more prominent than on Samsung's foldables. You'll notice it more when using the device day to day, but it's not a dealbreaker.Compared to Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 5, which has a narrow outside screen, I find the shorter, wider outside screen on the Pixel Fold much more useful.I used the Pixel Fold almost exclusively on my recent trip to Berlin and found that it’s a versatile companion.Photos are incredible thanks to Google's unmatched AI processing, but ironic...

California Democrat Barbara Lee rips Gavin Newsom over Feinstein appointment comments

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 01:11:47 GMT

Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Calif.) criticized California Gov. Gavin Newsom's (D) comments that he would appoint a Black woman to be Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s replacement — but not someone running for the seat.Lee, who is Black, is running for the Senate in California. Feinstein is not running for reelection in 2024, but her health problems and absences from the Senate have raised questions about whether she'll complete her term.“I am troubled by the governor's remarks," Lee said in a Sunday statement. "The idea that a Black woman should be appointed only as a caretaker to simply check a box is insulting to countless Black women across this country who have carried the Democratic Party to victory election after election.""The perspective of Black women in the U.S. Senate is sorely needed — and needed for more than a few months. Governor Newsom knows this, which is why he made the pledge in the first place,” Lee added. "If the Governor intends to keep his promise and appoint a Black woman to t...