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Lake George Restaurant Week returns in June

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:36:54 GMT

LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Every year, restaurants rise to meet a great challenge. Lake George Region Restaurant Week returns next month, gathering restaurants together for a prix-five experience that shows guests what flavors they can find in their community. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Lake George Region Restaurant Week returns for its 17th year through the week of Sunday-Saturday, June 11-17. For $35, visitors to any participating restaurant will get a three-course, prix-fixe menu. Restaurants will also be taking the Taste NY Restaurant Challenge for the second year in a row, committing to using New York-grown ingredients in their offerings.“We will be highlighting New York-made ingredients throughout this promotion, aiming to spotlight the connection between New York producers and local restaurants to showcase the value of supporting small business and community connections,” said Lake George Regional Chamber of C...

New restaurant opens on River Street in Troy

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:36:54 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Finn's, located at 40 River Street in Troy, officially opened on May 25. The restaurant is owned by Kelly and Joe Proctor, who also own The Daisy in Cohoes and Frankie Bird in Troy. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The menu features Duck Fat Tater Tots, Wood Grilled Oysters, Dry Aged Double Burger, and Fish and Chips. You can view the full menu on the Finn's Instagram page.Finn's is open Wednesday and Thursday with the kitchen open from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. and the bar open 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. The eatery is also open Friday and Saturday with the kitchen open 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. and the bar open 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Rensselaer County honors Medal of Honor veterans with new sign

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:36:54 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Ahead of Memorial Day, Rensselaer County officials unveiled a new sign to recognize local medal of honor recipients. Lieutenant Colonel William O’Brien and Sergeant Thomas Baker both earned the Congressional Medal of honor for their service in World War II. A portion of Oakwood Avenue was designated in 2003 in their honor. The new sign is part of a continued effort to honor the county’s veterans. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! “This county, this city, has stood up time and time again to defend this nation and keep us not only us free, but keep much of the world free as well," Steve McLaughlin, Rensselaer County Executive, said. "Without men like Col. O’Brien and Sgt. Baker, we would not be who we are.” The sign is located at the Northern entrance of Highpointe Drive in Troy.

Schenectady PD: One injured in Edward Street shooting

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:36:54 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Schenectady Police Department is investigating a shooting in the area of 105 Edward Street. Police were dispatched around 4:34 a.m. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Officers located a 42-year-old male who had been shot in the leg. Officers applied a tourniquet to the victim. The victim was transported to the Albany Medical Center for non-life-threatening injuries.Police are asking for anyone with information to call the Schenectady Police Department TIPS line at (518) 788-6566.

Body pulled from Mohawk River in Niskayuna

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:36:54 GMT

NISKAYUNA, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A body was found in the Mohawk River in Niskayuna on Thursday evening, said the Niskayuna Police Department. Police have not yet released the identity of the person. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! On May 25 around 6:30 p.m., police received a call about a possible body floating in the Mohawk River near Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory. After a search, the body was recovered from the river.The Niskayuna Police Department, Schenectady County Sheriff's Office, Saratoga County Sheriff's Office, Niskayuna Fire Department and Alplaus Fire Department helped conduct the search. The investigation is ongoing, said Niskayuna police. Deputies find missing man’s car near Mohawk River If you witnessed anything in relation to this incident and have not spoken to the Niskayuna Police Department, you can contact Detective Sergeant John Connor at (518) 386-4598.

Great Escape water park opens Memorial Day weekend

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:36:54 GMT

QUEENSBURY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Last weekend, the Six Flags Great Escape amusement park fired up its roller coasters for the season near Lake George. Next, it's time for the fun to flow at the destination's resident water park. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Hurricane Harbor opens at The Great Escape on Friday, May 26, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Opening weekend will see water rides open from noon to 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, May 27-28; and noon to 5 p.m. on Memorial Day, May 29.This year, Hurricane Harbor has been given additional seating and shade options. The park's Raging River attraction has been renovated, offering something new for those who want to drift in a tube before or after getting thrilled by a fast-moving water slide. Adirondack town: Do rental homes need governance? The Great Escape has opened with a few other new additions. The new Boot Hill Cafe has opened with sandwiches, salads, and coffee in the park's...

Carjacker strikes St. Louis County police car during chase; four arrested

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:36:54 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - A carjacker struck a a St. Louis County police car during a chase Friday morning. Authorities arrested four people in the investigation. The St. Louis County Police Department reports no injuries from the carjacking or collision. However, one St. Louis County officer suffered a shoulder injury in a foot chase that followed the crash. The carjacking happened around 6:30 a.m. Friday in south St. Louis County around the 3100 block of Telegraph Road. Investigators say one man was robbed at gunpoint and had his black 2020 Dodge Charger stolen. $400,000 in watches stolen in St. Louis jewelry heist Around 8:10 a.m., officers found the suspected stolen Dodge Charger in north St. Louis County near the intersection of West Florissant Avenue and Hudson Road. As police approached the car, the driver took off and continued into the 1700 block of Foley Drive. Police say several occupants bailed out of the moving vehicle, which eventually struck a St. Louis County polic...

Two shot, killed at south St. Louis apartment

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:36:54 GMT

ST. LOUIS - An investigation is underway after two people, one man and one woman, were fatally shot at a south St. Louis apartment complex Friday morning. The shooting happened around 8 a.m. Friday in the 4900 block of Lindenwood Avenue near the Northampton neighborhood. $400,000 in watches stolen in St. Louis jewelry heist When police arrived to the scene, both victims were found deceased at the scene from at least one gunshot. Police have not yet disclosed the identity of the victim's, suspect information, or any potential motives in the shooting. Homicide detectives with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department are handling the investigation. If you have any information relevant to the investigation, contact SLMPD at 314-444-5371 or CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS (8477). FOX 2 will update as new information becomes available.

FOX 2 airing Saturday’s Cardinals-Guardians game

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:36:54 GMT

ST. LOUIS - If you're looking to add a little bit of baseball to your Memorial Day weekend plans, you're in luck. FOX 2 will carry the broadcast for this Saturday's game against the St. Louis Cardinals and Cleveland Guardians. Fans can watch Saturday’s game on FOX 2 as part of MLB on FOX coverage. First pitch is scheduled for 6:15 p.m. CT. $400,000 in watches stolen in St. Louis jewelry heist The Cardinals have won 13 of their last 18 games. They begin a three-game series at Cleveland on Friday, and it's the only time they will play the Guardians this year. USFL Football will precede Saturday’s MLB broadcast, which will be followed by FOX 2 News at 9 p.m. and 10 p.m. shows.

Sean Payton said Broncos are still looking to add “a player or two.” Here are several possibilities

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:36:54 GMT

In explaining the Broncos’ decision to release veteran kicker Brandon McManus on Thursday, coach Sean Payton acknowledged that money played a part.It comes down to “must-haves” sometimes, he said, and Denver didn’t think McManus fit that category when compared to the $3.75 million it could free up against its 2023 cap by jettisoning him with a post-June 1 designation.Denver will need to sign a kicker, of course, so that will chew into the available money to some degree, but that’s not the only position Payton has his eyes on.“The transactions continue here from now until training camp,” he said. “There may be a player of two that we are still looking to sign. We factored a lot of that in and then we made that decision.”NFL Players Association data for the Broncos wasn’t fully current as of Thursday evening, listing $10.943 million in space but 93 contracted players. Let’s ballpark it and say Denver is likely sitting somewhere around $10 million in room to work with. It’s always nice...