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Hundreds flock to Downtown Troy for Chowderfest

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 20:24:33 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On Sunday, hundreds gathered in Downtown Troy to enjoy a delightful autumn afternoon of chowder. Over 20 vendors set up tables and stalls, offering four oz. samples of unique recipes that ranged from the more traditional clam chowders to a delectable spicy espresso chocolate chowder. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! This year, the regular Chowderfest vendors were joined by a few last-second additions, including Sara's Kitchen and the Hudson Valley Community College HVCC- Educational Opportunity Program. Michael Landow, Coordinator of Institutional Advancement for HVCC, says the Educational Opportunity Program has participated in past Chowderfests, which influenced their decision to participate this year."We actually found out that the EOC even took second place one year," said Landow. "We thought that this was a great opportunity for our students and a way for us to be a part of the community. The students...

NYSP: Man arrested after attacking victim with hammer

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 20:24:33 GMT

COBLESKILL, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Cobleskill man was arrested after attacking someone with a hammer after breaking into their apartment, according to the New York State Police. Dennis Taylor, 37, faces multiple charges. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! On Wednesday, October 4, police responded to a home on Spring Street in Cobleskill for reports of a physical dispute with a weapon. Police say an investigation found Taylor entered the apartment at the location without permission and a verbal altercation ensued. According to New York State Police, Taylor struck the victim with a hammer during the argument, causing injuries. The victim was taken to the hospital for evaluation. Charges:Second-degree assaultFirst-degree burglary Scotty McCreery to perform at Proctors in Schenectady Taylor was arrested at Cobleskill State Police and was processed. He was taken to the Schoharie County Correctional Facility to await arraignment.

Crash leads to gunfire along I-44 near Fenton, one driver struck

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 20:24:33 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - Police are investigating a crash on Interstate 44 in St. Louis County that led to a road rage incident involving an apparent exchange of gunfire Tuesday morning. St. Louis County Police say two drivers reportedly exchanged gun fire in the eastbound lanes of I-44 in St. Louis County near Bowles Avenue. It happened after a crash during the 8 a.m. hour. Police say there was a minor crash between a pickup truck and another driver. The two cars continued briefly for a moment before both pulled over along I-44. Local church group traveling through Israel still stuck in the Middle East At some point, the driver in the pickup truck got out of the car, and the drivers of both cars exchanged gunfire. One driver was struck in the hand. The driver of the other car was not hit, then headed toward I-270 and Gravois, where he reportedly called police. No one else was struck by gunfire in the exchange. This is a developing story. FOX 2 will update as more information beco...

Advantage Solutions to move global headquarters to St. Louis

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 20:24:33 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Advantage Solutions, a marketing firm named among Fortune Magazine's top 1000 businesses, will move its global headquarters from California to St. Louis. Leaders with Advantage Solutions hope St. Louis’ central location will help with client outreach while serving as a hub to meet and innovate with the world’s largest consumer goods companies and retailers. Dead tree is a big problem for elderly St. Louis homeowner Dave Peacock, the CEO of Advantage Solutions, is very familiar with the St. Louis scene. Born and raised in the St. Louis metro, he brings experience as the former president of Anheuser-Busch and Schnucks.“St. Louis is one of the great cities in the U.S., boasting top universities, a diverse talent pool, affordable living, and a central location that will foster more frequent, in-person connections with our teammates and our brand and retail clients,” said Peacock via a news release. “We’re excited to tap into St. Louis’ deep talent pool to fuel our purpose...

Watch Tuesday's ALDS games on FOX 2, more MLB postseason broadcasts on deck

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 20:24:33 GMT

(KTVI) - Postseason baseball is in full swing, and FOX 2 will carry the broadcasts for many upcoming games.The FOX 2 postseason broadcast schedule begins with both American League Division Series games on Tuesday. Here's what to expect:The MLB on FOX pregame show will begin at 2 p.m. Tuesday. The hour-long pregame show will be followed by several hours of baseball broadcasts. The Minnesota Twins will host the Houston Astros for Game 3 of their playoff series. First pitch is set for 3:07 p.m. CT. The series is currently tied 1-1.The Texas Rangers will host the Baltimore Orioles for Game 3 of their playoff series. First pitch is set for 7:03 p.m. CT. Texas currently leads the series 2-0 and has the opportunity to clinch a spot in the American League Championship Series with a win.There's a small treat for St. Louis-area baseball fans too. Adam Wainwright will help out with various broadcast elements during the Twins and Astros series.After the division series games, every postseason g...

Toddler found wandering street in Westlake area

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 20:24:33 GMT

A child believed to be about 2 years old was found walking alone in the dark during the early morning hours in the Westlake area Tuesday. Police were called around 4:15 a.m. regarding a child wearing a white shirt who was wandering in the 400 block of Burlington Avenue. An investigation indicated the 2-year-old was found by a good Samaritan who stayed with the child until officers arrived, a Los Angeles Police Department spokesperson said.Video showed officers putting a sweater on the child, who appeared to be crying at times. The toddler was taken to a local police station while authorities worked to locate family members. Steve Garvey running for California’s U.S. Senate seat in 2024 The family did eventually arrive at the police station but no details were provided about how the child ended up alone on the street.Police said that the incident remains under investigation.

St. Francis workers' strike to be joined by allies, mariachi band

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 20:24:33 GMT

The strike by hundreds of nurses and health care workers against Lynwood's St. Francis Medical Center continued Tuesday, the second day of a planned five-day work stoppage.On Tuesday, a mariachi band and union members were expected to gather with the picketers in front of the hospital as they continue to call for better wages and an end to what they describe as short staffing.On Monday, hospital officials issued a statement saying they continue "to bargain in good faith with union leadership with the goal of reaching agreements in the best interests of the hospital, its employees, and most importantly, those who we serve." 1,500 health care workers strike against St. Francis Medical Center They also touted their "special story" of St. Francis' "having been rescued from bankruptcy during the pandemic" and $36 million in investments in the hospital.Union officials, however, disputed that characterization in a press release issued by the United Nurses Associations of California/Union...

Supreme Court declines to revisit landmark libel ruling, though Clarence Thomas wants to reconsider the decision

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 20:24:33 GMT

By Devan Cole | CNNWashington — The Supreme Court declined on Tuesday to revisit the landmark First Amendment decision in New York Times v. Sullivan, rebuffing a request to take another look at decades-old precedent that created a higher bar for public figures to claim libel in civil suits.The media world has for years relied on the unanimous decision in the 1964 case to fend off costly defamation lawsuits brought by public figures. The ruling established the requirement that public figures show “actual malice” before they can succeed in a libel dispute.Despite being a mainstay in US media law, the Sullivan decision has increasingly come under fire by conservatives both inside and outside the court, including Justice Clarence Thomas, who said on Tuesday that he still wanted to revisit Sullivan at some point.“In an appropriate case, however, we should reconsider New York Times and our other decisions displacing state defamation law,” Thomas wrote in a brief concurrence to the court’s...

Where are California’s most affordable homes?

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 20:24:33 GMT

”Survey says” looks at various rankings and scorecards judging geographic locations while noting these grades are best seen as a mix of artful interpretation and data.Buzz: If you want a quasi-affordable California home, look far from the coast and the big cities.Source: My trusty spreadsheet reviewed third-quarter homebuying affordability stats for 578 big US counties – including 35 California counties, compiled by ATTOM, a real estate data provider.ToplineFirst, we ranked the counties on pricing, purchasing power and historical affordability. Then we combined those scorecards.And, drumroll please … Butte is California’s bargain county. It’s far to the north and home to Chico and the Oroville Dam.The next county for affordability was Imperial, followed by Humboldt, Tulare and Fresno.The least affordable county, by this math, was Santa Cruz, Monterey, Orange, San Diego and Alameda.DetailsLet’s get inside those county rankings, noting that there’s plenty of “art” involved in homebuy...

Caltrain hits, kills pedestrian near Skyway Drive in San Jose

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 20:24:33 GMT

SAN JOSE — One person was killed Tuesday morning when they were hit by a Caltrain near Skyway Drive in San Jose, according to the commuter rail line.Related ArticlesCrashes and Disasters | One person dies in fiery toll booth crash on Richmond-San Rafael Bridge Crashes and Disasters | Motorcyclist struck from behind, killed in Antioch collision Crashes and Disasters | Train hits, kills man in East Oakland Crashes and Disasters | California cop, survivor of Las Vegas mass shooting, killed in freeway crash Crashes and Disasters | Onewheel skateboards under recall after four deaths A northbound train struck the pedestrian at 6:29 a.m., a Caltrain spokesperson said. As of 7 a.m., the train was still stopped at the crash site — along Monterey Road north of Branham Lane — as emergency personnel investigated.There were 97 people on the train, though no other injuries were reported. There was no immed...