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Roller Derby returns to the Washington Avenue Armory

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:04:27 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On April 30, the Albany All Stars Roller Derby team is returning to the Washington Avenue Amory to face the Capital Crushers. Doors open at 3 p.m. and the first whistle is at 4 p.m. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The All Stars skated at the Armory for 10 seasons before moving to the Albany Capital Center in 2016. "We're so excited to be skating again and thrilled to be back on the track at the Armory where it all started! We invite everyone to come cheer on our return and see what Albany All Stars Roller Derby is all about!" said All Stars skater and bout coordinator, Murder Muffin.“It’s great to have Roller Derby back home where it all began,” said Michael Corts, General Manager of the Washington Avenue Armory. “Roller Derby fans are ecstatic to see their hometown team back on the track, and back at the Armory. This Sunday marks the return of hard-hitting, non-stop Roller Derby action, and we can’...

Traffic stop leads to two drug arrests in Moreau

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:04:27 GMT

MOREAU, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Two people were arrested on drug charges after a traffic stop in Moreau on Wednesday. According to New York State Police, Erick Talback (Glens Falls, 54) and Renee Barrett (South Glens Falls, 52), are both charged with fifth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! On Wednesday, around 4 p.m., police pulled over a car on Saratoga Road in Moreau for a vehicle and traffic law violation. Barrett was identified as the driver and Talkback as the passenger. Police say neither Barrett nor Talback possessed a valid driver's license, and an investigation led to the discovery of felony-weight narcotics in the car.Both were taken to Wilton State Police for processing. Both were arraigned at the Moreau Town Court and are held at the Saratoga County Correctional Facility without bail.

Union Avenue westbound closed in Saratoga Springs

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:04:27 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Union Avenue westbound in Saratoga Springs will be closed on Thursday and Friday from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Following the closures, westbound Union Avenue will reopen to one lane. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The project will enhance pedestrian and bicyclist safety along Union Avenue by adding a new sidewalk and bike lanes. Union Avenue will also be resurfaced.Motorists will be able to take a detour to northbound Henning Road, westbound Lake Ave (State Route 29), then southbound East Avenue to reconnect to Union Avenue. Eastbound Union Avenue remains open with one lane.

NYSP: Colonie man arrested for possessing child pornography

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:04:27 GMT

COLONIE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On Thursday, a Colonie man was arrested following a child pornography investigation. Brian Fitzgerald, 53, was arrested on charges of Promoting a Sexual Performance of a Child and Possession of a Sexual Performance of a Child. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Fitzgerald is accused of possessing images of child sexual exploitation. Police executed a search warrant of his residence as part of an investigation that stemmed from a cyber tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. Fitzgerald was arraigned at the Colonie Town Court and released on his own recognizance.

Galway man arrested, accused of stealing U-Haul truck

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:04:27 GMT

GALWAY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Galway man is charged with third-degree grand larceny after being accused of stealing a U-Haul truck, according to New York State Police. Peter Duffy, 56, allegedly rented the vehicle back in January and never returned it. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Police say on Monday, March 20, around 11:24 a.m., they received a complaint that a U-Haul rental was never returned to the Clifton Park business. Police say after an investigation, they found Duffy rented the truck and failed to return it to the agreed-upon date or provide payment to extend the rental agreement.State Police say Duffy was given multiple opportunities to return the car but failed to do so. The Waterford Police recovered the U-Haul on March 27. Father and son convicted in Schenectady cocaine trafficking case Duffy was arrested at his home and was taken to Saratoga State Police for processing. He was issued an appearance ticket to...

St. Charles police arrest four tied to $1M Florida jewelry heist

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:04:27 GMT

ST. CHARLES, Mo. - St. Charles police recently arrested four people with suspected ties to a $1 million jewelry heist in Florida. Police arrested George Paun, 31, Stela Sava, 26, Terca Tarnovan, 31, and Vasile Lacatus, 27, at a St. Charles home in connection with the case. All four suspects are considered Romanian nationals and part of an organized criminal network, according to the Walton County Sheriff's Office in Florida. They were arrested after St. Charles police followed up on a tip from Florida authorities. Top story: Kim Gardner faces second contempt of court hearing A retired New York detective assisting with the case informed Walton County authorities that the four arrested are part of a Romanian criminal network with more than 1,400 members in the United States and warrants in at least six states.According to an investigation report from the Walton County Sheriff's Office, three of the four reportedly entered a 30A store on April 11, stealing several pieces of jewelry ...

Pickleball club taking over former Bed, Bath & Beyond site in Lake St. Louis

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:04:27 GMT

LAKE ST. LOUIS, Mo. - Hundreds of Bed, Bath & Beyond stores are expected to close this year, creating opportunities to fill large spaces once occupied by the former retail giant. In Lake St. Louis, there seems to be one solution. The Meadows at Lake Saint Louis, an outdoor retail mall, plans to fill the space once occupied by Bed, Bath & Beyond with a pickleball club. Trending -- ‘Weirdest St. Louis thing?’ Funny comments from FOX 2 fans The Paddle Up Pickleball Club is expected to open in June at 4 Meadows Circle, just behind the mall's Old Navy store. According to its Facebook page, Paddle Up will be an indoor pickleball facility with nine courts, offering leagues, open play, coaching and more. Paddle Up says it has already done some work with the floors, walls and lights ahead of the anticipated opening. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News ...

Rock-throwing suspects turned back to take photo of fatal crash as memento, Jeffco affidavit says

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:04:27 GMT

Alexa Bartell, 20 (Provided by Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department)The three men who authorities say threw rocks at vehicles last week, killing 20-year-old Alexa Bartell, turned around after the fatal crash and took a photo of the woman’s car as a memento, according to a Jefferson County sheriff’s affidavit.One of the 18-year-old suspects told investigators he felt “a hint of guilt,” and said that he and one other man had thrown rocks at vehicles on at least 10 separate days since February. Another suspect was described by a friend as participating in “destructive behavior” because he liked to cause “chaos,” according to the 10-page affidavit released Thursday.Joseph Koenig, Nicholas “Mitch” Karol-Chik and Zachary Kwak, all 18, were scheduled to appear in Jefferson County District Court on Thursday morning after they were arrested earlier this week for investigation of first-degree murder in Bartell’s death. She was struc...

Jerry Springer dies at 79

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:04:27 GMT

Jerry Springer, the legendary daytime talk show host, has reportedly died at 79 years old.The former mayor of Cincinnati died "peacefully at his suburban Chicago after a brief illness," a spokesperson for the Springer family told KTLA 5 News. A spokesperson for the Springer family told TMZ that the personality was diagnosed with cancer a few months ago.“Jerry’s ability to connect with people was at the heart of his success in everything he tried whether that was politics, broadcasting or just joking with people on the street who wanted a photo or a word,” said Jene Galvin, a lifelong friend and spokesman for the family. “He’s irreplaceable and his loss hurts immensely, but memories of his intellect, heart and humor will live on.”Steve Wilkos, the former Director of Security of "The Jerry Springer Show," posted to Instagram to honor Springer."I’m completely devastated," Wilkos' caption read. "I’ve the lost someone who completely changed my life. If you met Jerry you never met anyone ...

Bigger, Faster, Stronger: 8 of The Coolest California World Records

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 13:04:27 GMT

California is the state that has the “most” of a few things. For instance, the mainland’s tallest mountain is located here (Mount Whitney, Sierra Nevada), and the lowest point in North America also lies here (Death Valley). Moreover, the tallest trees in the world can also be found here in Redwood National Park. But another thing that can be found in the Golden State is California world records that the residents achieved to make — and break.8 Amazing (and Odd) California World Records1. Most fruits and veggies that were donated within 24 hoursLet’s start with one of the most inspirational California world records — in 2016, Visit Sacramento hosted a food drive. And they collected 493,977 pounds of fruits and vegetables in 24 hours. The heaps and heaps of produce were then distributed to agencies that Visit Sacramento partnered with. The fruits and vegetables were donated to several food banks. Additionally, Visit Sacramento also hosts the Farm-to-Fork Festival that will take place ...