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Chili and music festival coming to Lake George

Published Thu, 14 Nov 2024 08:20:45 GMT

LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (NEWS10) - The Lake George Arts Project is looking for support for the art and events that live in and around the village of Lake George. The organization raises funds in two simple steps: Bands and beans. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The 29th annual Bands n' Beans festival is set to bring flavor and fun to Fort William Henry Conference Center on Sunday, March 26. From 2-7 p.m., more than 20 local restaurants will bring their own chili offerings to the fort. Mild, spicy, vegetarian or meaty, there's something for everyone.As for the bands, a variety of musical acts will play for hungry arts supporters across the afternoon. Bands set to play include Matt Mirable & Alison Jacobs, The Switch, the Stony Creek Band, Dirt Cheap, Big Sky Country, Mark and Jill, Juniper, Tim Wechgelaer & Chris Carey, and the Radio Junkies.The best chili offerings of the bunch will be up for awards to recognize bold ...

DEC: Residents crash after illegal target shooting

Published Thu, 14 Nov 2024 08:20:45 GMT

PITTSTOWN, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Residents in Rensselaer County ended up stuck in a steep drainage near Pittstown State Forest after being ticketed for illegal target shooting by Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) forest rangers. The incident happened on Monday, February 27 at 6 p.m. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Forest rangers were called to investigate illegal target shooting in Pittstown State Forest. A group of shooters was ticketed for damaging trees and left shortly after. DEC forest rangers say about 10 minutes after the party left, their truck slid on the ice and snow into a steep drainage. They report no one in the truck was injured.DEC forest rangers were called back to help assist with the truck. A tow was called, but because of the conditions and the location, the tow truck couldn't pull it out of the drainage. The ranger who responded waited with the party until they had a ride pick them up. DEC re...

Weezer headlining new Catskills music festival

Published Thu, 14 Nov 2024 08:20:45 GMT

WINDHAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A new music festival is making its way to Windham Mountain this September. The Cave Mountain Catskills Music Festival is set for September 15 and 16. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! In addition to live music, the festival will include food, drinks and local craft vendors. The festival will be headlined by Weezer and Joe Russo's Almost Dead.LineupSeptember 15Joe Russo's Almost DeadPreservation Hall Jazz BandLee FieldsCourtney Marie AndrewsCharlotte Rose BenjaminMatt SucichThunderstorm Artis Lineup announced for new Hudson Valley music festival September 16WeezerDinosaur Jr.Albert Hammond Jr.Sheer MagChanning WilsonElijah WolfThe Bones of J.R. JonesTickets go on sale Friday, March 10 with VIP tickets available. You can buy tickets on the Cave Mountain Catskills Music Festival website.

Amsterdam Auto Zone employees accused of grand larceny

Published Thu, 14 Nov 2024 08:20:45 GMT

AMSTERDAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Two Amsterdam residents are accused of stealing over $6,300 in merchandise from the Amsterdam Auto Zone. The two were also employed by the store at the time. Ziakeem James (22), and Kevin Nieves (25), are each charged with third-degree grand larceny and fifth-degree conspiracy. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! On Wednesday, February 22, deputies say they took a report for over $6,300 of merchandise being stolen from the Amsterdam Auto Zone. Deputies say an investigation led to their arrest, and Loss Prevention found that the two were completing fraudulent discounts on items.

MCSO: Man with 23-time suspended license crashes, flees scene

Published Thu, 14 Nov 2024 08:20:45 GMT

FLORIDA, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A man whose license has been suspended 23 times was arrested in the town of Florida after allegedly crashing into trees in a residential yard and fleeing the scene. Peter Mertens, 32, faces several charges. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! On Thursday, February 23, deputies from the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office saw a car off of State Highway 5S that had crashed into a cluster of trees in a residential yard. When they observed the scene, they said the car was unoccupied. Deputies say an investigation found Peter Mertens was driving the car at the time of the crash and was found at his home a short time after allegedly fleeing the scene. Deputies say a DMV check revealed his license had been suspended 23 times. Charges:First-degree aggravated unlicensed operationLeaving the scene of a property damage accidentUnsafe tiresUnlicensed operatorMertens was processed at the Montgomery County Sherif...

5 things to know this Wednesday, March 8

Published Thu, 14 Nov 2024 08:20:45 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Happy International Women's Day! According to Meteorologist Jill Szwed, we'll see this mini trip back to winter prolonged, as today will be another brisk and blustery day. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Cravings Bakery & Cafe in Gloversville opened its doors just one day after being broken into. Also, a lost hiker was rescued after dark on the tallest Adirondack mountain. That and more are covered in your five things to know this Wednesday morning.1. Albany man accused of setting victim on fireAn Albany man pleaded not guilty to a four-count indictment that accuses him of attempted murder. Albany man accused of setting victim on fire 2. 518 Donuts in Troy closes its doors518 Donuts, a donut and fried chicken eatery, has closed its Troy location at 501 Broadway. The owners made the announcement in a Facebook post on March 4. 518 Donuts in Troy closes its doors 3. Lost hiker rescued on t...

Police investigating abandoned cat case

Published Thu, 14 Nov 2024 08:20:45 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Albany Police are investigating an animal cruelty case, involving an abandoned cat from January 27. A person is accused of putting a cat in a duffle bag and leaving it by a garbage can on Sherman Street, near the intersection of Henry Johnson BLVD. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The New York State Humane Association is offering a $1,000 reward for information that can lead to an arrest and conviction of the person responsible. For anyone with information regarding this case, you can call the Albany Animal Control at (518) 462-7107, or the Capital Region Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-(833)-ALB-TIPS.The cat involved has since been adopted and is healthy.

19th century glass bottle found in Albany

Published Thu, 14 Nov 2024 08:20:45 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - A relic from the past was discovered in Lincoln Park last week while excavating the Beaver Creek Clean River project. A blue glass ginger ale bottle from the 19th century was found fully intact, leading to questions about its origins.While excavating the Beaver Creek Clean River project, the Albany Water Department and WM J Keller & Sons discovered a Cuddy and Mullen ginger ale blue glass bottle marked Albany, New York. It was uncovered when they first unearthed the existing Beaver Creek pipe built in the 1870’s. Off the Beaten Path: National Bottle Museum "We actually haven't seen it since then, so to dig it up and to see it for the first time in that many years is interesting to us. The bottle was sort of an extra find that was exciting as well,” said Rebecca Caldon, an engineer for the Albany Water Department.“A lot of archeological digs have to do with garbage, people throw things in the privy or things in the backyard and then that sheds ligh...

ACSO: Albany man arrested for driving stolen car

Published Thu, 14 Nov 2024 08:20:45 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- An Albany man was arrested on Tuesday after he was pulled over and was driving an alleged stolen car. Tariq Royal, 32, faces multiple charges. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! On March 7, around 5:56 p.m., Albany County Sheriff's Office deputies pulled over a Ford Focus for vehicle and traffic violations. Deputies identified Royal as the driver. After running a DMV search, deputies say the car he was driving was reported stolen to the Albany Police Department on February 11. Royal was subsequently arrested.Image via Albany County Sheriff's OfficeCharges:Fifth-degree criminal possession of stolen propertySecond-degree aggravated unlicensed operator of a motor vehicleRoyal was arrested and released on appearance tickets. He is set to return to Albany City Criminal Court on March 23.

98.3 TRY Social Dilemma: When It's Cold Inside, Do You Bundle Up or Turn Up the Heat

Published Thu, 14 Nov 2024 08:20:45 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Today's 98.3 TRY Social Dilemma came from Christopher, and it's about heating the house in the winter. Here's his email:  Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Hi Jaime. I have a dilemma I think a lot of people can relate to. In these cold winter months, how do you deal with it when it comes to heating your house? When I feel cold I don't run to turn up the heat, I'll usually just grab a sweatshirt and put it on. But my wife is the exact opposite. If she feels cold, she'll crank up the heat rather than warm up with a sweater or even a blanket. So what do you think is the right way to warm up during our cold Northeast winters? By the way, I have this "discussion" with my wife all the time. She thinks she's right, I think I am. Thanks so muchChristopherWell, I have to say I'm more on Christopher's wife's side. I have this thing where I feel like I shouldn't have to "bundle up" in my own house. So I'll u...