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Flooding causes road closures in Wynantskill

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:16:20 GMT

WYNANTSKILL, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Flooding in Wynantskill is causing some roads to close. According to the North Greenbush Police Department, Brookside Ave between Whiteview Rd and Hidley Rd Ext is closed. Parts of Main Ave have some standing water on it but cars can get around at this time. The Police said the Wynants Kill has risen above the retaining walls and may continue to rise. They are monitoring the situation and are asking people to avoid the area so crews can work. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Heavy rain is causing localized flooding in several communities. If you see flooding on the roadway, turn around. It may look shallow but you may not be able to see the roadway under water, it could be washed out or much deeper than expected.Check out NEWS10's traffic tracker. You can plan your route and see traffic delays in real-time!

New information released on Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's injury

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:16:20 GMT

Los Angeles Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was on his way to pay tribute to the Manhattan Transfer at a concert in Los Angeles when he fell and broke his hip Friday, Variety reported Sunday night.The 76-year-old NBA Hall of Famer, now recovering from surgery, was unable to show his appreciation for the group during their performance at the Walt Disney Concert Hall Friday night but did so from his hospital bed on Sunday, the entertainment site reported. Lakers legend Kareem Abdul-Jabbar injured in fall Abdul-Jabbar said the following in a statement shared by his business partner Deborah Morales to Variety.“The Manhattan Transfer first took the stage the same year I first took the NBA court. I’ve been listening to their unique blend of R&B, jazz, blues and pop ever since. Their artistry has lifted me when I needed lifting, soothed me when I needed soothing, and gave me joy when I needed to be joyful. I couldn’t ask for anything more,” the statement read.Former Los Angeles Lak...

Touted Trojan QB set to transfer away, reports say

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:16:20 GMT

It's been a disappointing season for the USC Trojans, and this weekend, fans got even more bad news.Malachi Nelson, the nation's top QB recruit in 2023, has entered the transfer portal, according to multiple reports. Nelson, a Los Alamitos native, backed up reigning Heisman Trophy winner Caleb Williams this season, appearing in only one game. ‘QBU’: USC signs country’s top quarterback, Malachi Nelson of Los Alamitos Despite Williams' departure for the NFL, where he's expected to be a top draft pick, Nelson was unlikely to win the starting job in 2024, 247 Sports reports."The Trojans are actively pursuing a transfer quarterback to replace Caleb Williams and are squarely in the mix for Kansas State transfer Will Howard, meaning Nelson's path to the starting job in Los Angeles would have been the 2025 season at the earliest," according to 247 Sports.

Recalled applesauce that sickened kids may have been contaminated on purpose

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:16:20 GMT

Recalled applesauce pouches that left many children sick with lead poisoning may have been tainted on purpose, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Jim Jones, FDA deputy commissioner for Human Foods, said the investigation is still ongoing, but signs point to an intentional act to poison the puree. “We’re still in the midst of our investigation," Jones said in an interview with Politico. "But so far, all of the signals we’re getting lead to an intentional act on the part of someone in the supply chain and we’re trying to sort of figure that out."Three recalled applesauce products may have been deliberately tainted with lead, according to an FDA official. (FDA via AP)Weis, WanaBana and Schnucks are three of the brands found to have contaminated pouches. All have ties to a manufacturing facility in Ecuador, which is now under inspection by the FDA.Jones told Politico he thinks the facility didn't believe the contaminated applesauce would have ended up in countries...

Meet Modern Muralism Artist Devin Reynolds

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:16:20 GMT

Visitors to the Hammer Museum’s Made in L.A. 2023: Acts of Living are greeted in the expanded lobby by the extraordinary site-specific monumental painting Paradise Lost—a masterpiece of modern muralism by painter Devin Reynolds. Its orchestration of strong, delicate lines, interlocking pictorial planes, shifting visual styles, symphonic blues, and the expressive architectures of urban surrealism sets an example of how the personal and historical intersect in the biennial exhibition’s total ethos. Reynolds’ use of pointed texts offers commentary on and references to impactful events amid this vibrant collision of perspectives and narratives. The reality and fantasy of the whole reflects the character of life in Los Angeles, with all its inherent contradictions, cultural influences, contested histories, soft skies and hard edges, joys and beauties.Devin Reynolds: Paradise Lost. Installation view, Made in L.A. 2023: Acts of Living, Hammer Museum (Photo: Joshua White)L.A. WEEKLY: When d...

15 long-lived Bay Area restaurants we said goodbye to in 2023

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:16:20 GMT

The Bay Area said farewell to many restaurants, brewers and bakeries in 2023.The ones we pay tribute to here had been favorites for years, even generations. Some chefs and owners decided to retire or take a break. Others couldn’t weather the costs of doing business in this inflationary, post-pandemic era. Or ran up against redevelopment plans. Or, sadly, faced crime and safety issues in their neighborhood.Here, in order of longevity, are 15 businesses that shut their doors after 30 years or more, plus a few revivals and reboots that we’re thrilled about. Let us know if we missed one of your favorites.The iconic Anchor Steam was purchased by Sapporo in 2017. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) ANCHOR BREWING CO., San Francisco, 127 yearsAnchor lives on in legend. Founded in 1896, the S.F. brewery was sold in 1965 to Fritz Maytag, who learned everything he could about steam beer and transformed this regional brewery into a national powerhouse. In the process, beer expert and ...

One person arrested in fatal Antioch shooting

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:16:20 GMT

ANTIOCH — A suspect was arrested in the Saturday shooting death of a 29-year-old man in Brentwood, authorities said.The name of the man killed, an Antioch resident, was not publicly released as of Monday morning.The fatal shooting happened about 4;30 p.m. Saturday near some railroad tracks in the 700 block of West 1st Street.The 29-year-old man was found suffering at least one gunshot wound. Despite first aid efforts by police officers and paramedics, the man was pronounced dead at the scene.According to a news release, witnesses provided police with information about the suspected shooter and a vehicle he used to flee the scene.A short time later, Brentwood police located the suspect vehicle in the 1200 block of Dainty Avenue, the release said.Brentwood police said they used drones, an emergency rescue vehicle and a SWAT team to search the area, detaining three people.Antioch police said one of them, a 40-year-old Concord man, was arrested as the suspected killer. His name wa...

Warriors’ Draymond Green begins counseling amid suspension: report

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:16:20 GMT

Draymond Green has reportedly begun receiving the “help” that Jusuf Nurkic and others say he needs.The Warriors forward has begun counseling, according to NBA reporter Shams Charania, and will be out for at least the next three weeks.Green was suspended indefinitely by the league last week after striking Nurkic in the face during a game between the Warriors and the Suns, his third ejection this year and second for undue physicality.The NBA, the Warriors and Green’s representation agreed that the four-time champion would work on himself before being allowed to return to the court for Golden State, general manager Mike Dunleavy said last Thursday.Green’s suspension is about more than the Nurkic incident and his chokehold of Minnesota’s Rudy Gobert earlier this season. The league cited Green’s history of over-the-top physicality on the court in making his suspension indefinite.“We understand there’s a punishment that will take place but this is also ...

Palo Alto power outage affects thousands; cause unknown

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:16:20 GMT

PALO ALTO — A power outage affected thousands of customers in Palo Alto early Monday morning, although no cause was immediately confirmed, according to Palo Alto Utilities.The outage, which began at 5:30 a.m. according to the utility, affected about 4,559 customers at its peak. As of 8 a.m., about 3,500 were still without power.The utility said in a social media post that the cause was unknown but could be related to severe weather conditions. The Peninsula received aggressive early morning rainfall Monday morning, as did much of the Bay Area.Power went out this am for ~4500 customers. The cause is unknown, but may be related to weather conditions. Crews restored 1100 & are working to restore power for remaining customers. Check https://t.co/mS0eJvYfA9 for updates. We'll post as more information is available. pic.twitter.com/OZ9BBtUatB— Palo Alto Utilities (@PAUtilities) December 18, 2023Related ArticlesLocal News | California less likely to have blackouts ...

Two suspects accused of theft, damaging patrol car arrested 

Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 12:16:20 GMT

(KRON) – Two people accused of theft in Solano Square and ramming into patrol vehicles to evade officers have been arrested by the Benicia Police Department.  Benicia officers responded to Solano Square on a report of a theft in progress at one of the businesses around noon on Dec. 17. According to police, the suspects attempted to flee in a vehicle and rammed into our police unit. The suspects then struck two parked vehicles and a second police vehicle, police said.  Benicia police arrest driver for DUI and passenger for possession of stolen gun Officers were able to detain the suspects. According to the police investigation, the vehicle was found to be stolen. Benicia police arrested and booked the two suspects into Solano County Jail.The first suspect was a 28-year-old man charged with possessing a stolen vehicle, assault with a deadly weapon, forging/altering vehicle registration, prohibition violation, obstruction, and conspiracy to commit a crime. The second suspec...