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Timberwolves’ playoff crowds building a reputation for being loud

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:42:58 GMT

Kyle Anderson didn’t want to say he was “surprised,” but that is kind of what he inferred. Anderson was a member of the Grizzlies when Memphis visited Target Center for three playoff games during the 2022 Western Conference first round.Those crowds — with their intensity and deafening volumes — made an imprint in the forward’s memory.“Just off experience of playing against Minnesota last year and playing in the Target Center, I knew it was rowdy, and the fans have been great all year,” said Anderson, who is now a key player for the Wolves.Those types of atmospheres are what Anderson said make the playoffs great. He said Denver’s faithful in Games 1 and 2 were “hostile.”“They were talking smack to us. You got to love that stuff,” he said. “If you don’t, the playoffs is going to intimidate you or it won’t be a good place for you. I like playing on the road and doing your thing on another team’s home floor.”A...

Defense requests delaying Schoharie limo crash trial

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:42:58 GMT

SCHOHARIE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Defense lawyers for Nauman Hussain want to delay the trial in the Schoharie limousine crash case. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The trial is tentatively scheduled to start May 1 after an appeals court declined to reinstate a plea deal that would have allowed the operator of the limo company involved in the crash to avoid prison time. Defense attorneys are asking to delay the trial so the court can decide whether to give them a chance to ask again for the plea deal to be reinstated.Hussain is accused of 20 counts of criminally negligent homicide for not properly maintaining the Ford Excursion limousine. The limo, according to court documents, suffered from “catastrophic brake failure” on October 6, 2018. Twenty people died as a result of the crash.

48 veterans take part in Honor Flight to Washington

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:42:58 GMT

COLONIE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Local veterans from four different wars got the chance to fly down to Washington, D.C., on Friday. The Capital District Honor Flight took off just before dawn. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Forty-eight veterans and guardians gathered at Albany International Airport for the sendoff. Honor flights allow veterans to visit the memorials in Washington that pay tribute to their service."Today is about giving them their honor and their dignity for the service that never ends," Viviana DeCohen, Commissioner of the New York State Department of Veterans' Services, said. "For the veteran service and sacrifice for God and country. It extends onto family, and they have continued to serve their community."

Nutrition brought to life with new Troy walking path

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:42:58 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- In Troy, volunteers highlighted healthy eating with the region's latest Nutritious Choices Learning Path. The 20 ft. walkway brings nutrition to life with interactive activities and informational posts meant to educate and encourage children about the benefits of health foods. Event organizers hope that this is just the first step in promoting wellness in the community. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! "The paths become a foundation for other programming we can have in the park, whether it's yoga for mom and baby or a produce drop with one of our partners working in food security," Peter Gannon, Pres. and CEO United Way of the Greater Capital Region, said. The Capital Region's first two learning paths were installed last year at the Black Lives Matter park in Albany and the Henry Hudson Riverfront Park in Hudson. A fourth path will be installed in Schenectady in May.

HVCC hosts Semiconductor Day

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:42:58 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Hudson Valley Community College hosted Semiconductor Day to generate interest in the industry. The industry leaders of today spoke with the industry leaders of tomorrow about how to pursue a career in the semiconductor business or other STEM fields. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! There were fun interactive activities for the students, and local lawmakers and college representatives shared their insights.Last summer, the federal government passed the CHIPS and Science Act, which is providing more than $280 billion in funding for semiconductor manufacturing.

National Grid safely relocates osprey nests

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:42:58 GMT

SOUTH GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- In recognition of Earth Day, National Grid employees met with South Glens Falls students to discuss the importance of environmental protection. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! On Friday, National Grid safely relocated osprey nests to provide nesting sites for the protected species while minimizing risks of electrocution, equipment damage, or power outages. They got the chance to educate the students on what they can do to protect the environment.

Best private high schools in Missouri

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:42:58 GMT

Private schools, in some form, existed long before the concept of free public education in America. Students were often educated through church-sponsored programs, private tutoring, and boarding schools. Public schools on a large scale were proposed by Horace Mann in the 1830s. The concept gained momentum, and by 1870, nearly 80% of kids aged 5 to 14 were enrolled in public schools. Today, according to the most recent enrollment data, about 4.7 million students—or 10% of students enrolled in kindergarten through grade 12—are enrolled in private schools.Private schools are widely marketed as a better option when compared to public schools, and private school proponents will often point to standardized test scores to substantiate this claim. While private school students have consistently outperformed public school students on standardized tests, recent studies have shown private schools themselves are not the primary driver of success, nor are standardized tests the most accurate mea...

Avalanche vs. Kraken: Three keys to Game 3 victory for Colorado

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:42:58 GMT

The Avalanche are Seattle’s hottest ticket in town.Game 3 between the Avs and Kraken on Saturday (8 p.m. MT) will be the first home playoff game in the expansion franchise’s history. Nosebleeds are going for $300. And the stakes are heightened with a deadlocked series after Colorado’s 3-2 comeback win Thursday in Game 2.Here are three keys to taking the series lead.1. Playoff verve and lineup flexibility depends on Darren Helm. This was the last series to turn chippy. It wasn’t until Colorado’s comeback push in the second period of Game 2 that the hits grew harsher and scrums became common. With Darren Helm back in the lineup, the Avs had a relentless skater and checker on the fourth line to contribute to the intensity. “Good jump in his game. Physical. Responsible,” coach Jared Bednar said. “All the things that we know him for. He looked like he hadn’t missed a beat for me tonight in a tough game.” Helm has had a difficult...

Southern California Air Show kicks off in Riverside this weekend

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:42:58 GMT

The Southern California Air Show in Riverside kicks off this weekend as a stunning display of spectacular aircraft glides across Southern California skies.Admission and parking are free for the two-day event from April 22-23 at the March Air Reserve Base. Returning after a five-year hiatus, officials are expecting around 250,000 attendees over the weekend.The event is hosted by the U.S. Airforce Reserve which is also celebrating its 75th anniversary.The show will feature demonstrations and displays from military and civilian planes including the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds, the Patriot Jet Team, the F-18 Super Hornet and more. A full list of the performers can be found online."We've got old warbirds, we've got a bunch of old trainers, old fighters, there's a whole lot of stuff," said Nate Parnell, Chief of KC-135 OPS. "Then, of course, we have the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds which are one-of-a-kind."The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” perform at The Great Pa...

Homeless Florida man charged with human trafficking, other crimes in Ventura County pleads not guilty

Published Wed, 25 Dec 2024 18:42:58 GMT

A homeless man from Florida who has been accused of six felony charges in Ventura County, including human trafficking, pled not guilty at his arraignment on Thursday.According to the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office, 25-year-old Arayveion Edwards was pulled over regarding an alleged stolen vehicle on Tuesday.  When officers approached the vehicle and contacted Edwards and his female passenger, she “pleaded with the officers for help."  Infant rescued from suspected human trafficker in Southern California “Edwards is accused of bringing the victim from Florida to California and forcing the victim to engage in commercial sex work by using violence and psychological coercion,” the DA’s Office said in a statement.  The Florida transient is officially charged with felony human trafficking, possession of a loaded unregistered firearm and magazines, pimping and other charges. He is being held in the Ventura County Jail on $250,000 bail.