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Schoharie County Chamber of Commerce annual dinner

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:10 GMT

SCHOHARIE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Schoharie County Chamber of Commerce held its annual dinner on Thursday. The dinner recognizes businesses in the county and the contribution they make to their communities.NEWS10 ABC Chief Meteorologist Steve Caporizzo was the emcee of the event. In addition, to the dinner, there was also a 50/50 raffle and gift baskets were raffled off. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! "This type of event brings people together," Schoharie County Chamber of Commerce Pres. Ron Ketelsen said. "It shows the opportunity for camaraderie, they get to know each other, talk. Another big thing is we share business leads within the chamber."Other speakers at the event included Assemblyman Chris Tague and Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado.

Blooms for Mom at Stuyvesant Plaza to support local parents

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:10 GMT

GUILDERLAND, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A local business is helping people celebrate Mother's Day and support a good cause. Stuyvesant Plaza in Guilderland is hosting Blooms for Moms.They partnered with a florist that allows families to make a custom bouquet and take pictures in front of an arch of flowers. Organizers said it's a great activity for families looking for something they can do together. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! "We really just want to support the local community, and we hope to do more events like this where we can just connect with everyone and bring some fun to the Capital Region," Stuyvesant Plaza Marketing Manager Leah Rostohar said.Tickets cost $20 with a portion of the proceeds going to Mom Starts Here, a Troy-based organization that helps support new parents. The exhibit is open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Grand opening for economic development facility in Albany County

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:10 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Albany County officials opened a new facility meant to improve coordination between different economic development groups. A ribbon cutting ceremony took place on Thursday for the Advance Albany County Alliance's new building on Washington Avenue in Albany. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The alliance serves as the economic development agency for the county. The offices will also be home to the county land bank. Officials said the new building will streamline economic development, which could benefit the entire region."At the end of the day, this means better employment opportunities for our county residents and a higher quality of life in Albany County."The alliance has primarily been focused on supporting businesses working in renewable energy and manufacturing.

As Colorado Rapids practice without Max Alves, agent addresses match manipulation allegations

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:10 GMT

COMMERCE CITY — As rain-soaked skies darkened the campus around Dick’s Sporting Goods Park on Thursday, there were few, if any, smiling faces as the Colorado Rapids went through a training session.The morning after a report implicated Rapids midfielder Max Alves in an alleged match manipulation scandal, the club practiced without its 21-year-old Brazilian teammate for the first time.Per a club source, Colorado’s front office was caught off-guard Wednesday morning when the report from the Brazilian newspaper O Globo surfaced. The news quickly reached the upper echelon of KSE, which worked the rest of the afternoon to verify the report, inform Major League Soccer and craft a statement confirming an investigation by MLS is underway.In the report, Alves is alleged to have intentionally received a yellow card during a match against the L.A. Galaxy on Sept. 17, 2022, to benefit bettors.When asked if he had any comments on the report, Rapids head coach Robin Fraser declin...

Broncos 2023 schedule breakdown: Must-watch game, least intriguing matchup and more

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:10 GMT

The Broncos’ 2023 regular-season schedule is finally out.The Sean Payton-era will kick off with two straight home games before hitting the road to face Miami and former Denver head coach Vic Fangio, now the Dolphins’ defensive coordinator after taking a season off following his firing.The Broncos’ reunion with former head coaches will continue in Week 5 when they face the New York Jets and offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett, who oversaw a disastrous 2022 campaign that saw him lose his job before Denver’s season even ended.With the season-opener four months away, here are some things to watch out for in 2023.Must-watch game: vs. New York Jets (Week 5)There’s no need for debate. After the Jets hired Hackett this game was marked down in red ink. But New York’s addition of future Hall of Fame quarterback Aaron Rodgers added even more fuel to the flame.This game is filled with storylines, and there’s no better place for it to take place than Empower Field. Get your...

California High-Speed Rail completes signature viaduct bridge in Fresno

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:10 GMT

One of the signature pieces of infrastructure along the hundreds of miles of California's planned high-speed rail project was officially completed this week.On Wednesday, officials with the California High-Speed Rail Authority announced the completion of the Cedar Viaduct in Fresno. The 3,700-foot viaduct bridge will take trains traveling 200-plus mph over Highway 99, Cedar, and North Avenues in the state's fifth-largest city. According to officials, highway travelers can see a dual span of cast-in-place arches that help support the weight of future high-speed trains traveling atop the deck of the structure. Each arch spans 179 feet and is nearly 40 feet tall. Each dual span of arches is staggered from either side of the bridge, so they can be seen from both sides of the highway. The Cedar Viaduct is one of several structures along the high-speed rail line with arches. Jjust a few miles away, drivers on Highway 99 can see similar arches for the 210-foot span of the San Joaquin River...

Surge in migrants expected in Southern California following end of Title 42

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:10 GMT

Border communities and federal agents in Southern California are bracing for a surge in migrants following the end of Title 42 on Thursday night.Title 42 is the pandemic-era public health order that was put in place in March 2020 that restricted migrants from claiming asylum at the border in order to prevent the spread of coronavirus between countries. The order will expire at 11:59 p.m. on Thursday.Local officials are concerned that resources for helping migrants will be stressed to their limits. The Galilee Center in Riverside County is preparing to help the influx of migrants with food, shelter and other basic needs.Many migrants traveling through the eastern Riverside County area hail from a variety of locations including Somalia, Ecuador, Peru and more.When they arrive at The Galilee Center in Mecca or Coachella, they can access shower and laundry facilities, a bed to sleep in, and health necessities such as toiletries, diapers and more.With a long, uncertain journey, Diana Yad...

Former Giants manager Bruce Bochy returns to the Bay Area with his first-place Texas Rangers

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:10 GMT

OAKLAND — Former Giants manager Bruce Bochy is back in the Bay Area for the first time since he came out of a quasi-retirement to take the job as the manager of the Texas Rangers.The first-place Rangers (22-14) are in Oakland for a four-game series against the last-place A’s (8-30).“Great memories here,” said the 68-year-old, three-time World Series winner. “It’s always good to be back in the Bay Area.”Bochy said he drove across the Bay Bridge and swung by his home of 13 years while managing the Giants.“You go down memory lane,” he said. “I don’t know if that’ll ever go away because we had some tremendous time and memories here. A lot of good friends. That stays with you, as it should.”Following a nine-year big league career, Bochy began managing the Padres as a 39-year-old in 1995. He had a .494 winning percentage over 12 years with the Padres before he took over as the Giants skipper in 2007. He piloted the Giants to three World Series titles, but averaged just 77 wins...

Contra Costa DA: No charges filed in weekend Danville Costco fracas over parking spot

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:10 GMT

MARTINEZ — The Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office said Thursday it would not file any charges in an altercation over a Danville Costco parking spot, referring to the conflict over a parking space between two men as “mutual combat” not rising to a standard worth bringing before a jury.Citing what she referred to as “a tremendous amount of interest from the public and press,” Contra Costa District Attorney Diana Becton held a press conference Thursday afternoon to address the filing decision, saying that many have “asked questions about how we reach our (decision)” after Danville police turned over its investigation of the fight.“We want to be transparent with you about that,” Becton said.Becton and Deputy District Attorney Adam Wilks presented footage from the Costco surveillance cameras overlooking the store’s parking lot on Fostoria Way that captured the altercation at 11:20 a.m. Saturday. Wilks called the foot...

Six things to know about SF Giants infield sensation Casey Schmitt

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:12:10 GMT

Amid the San Francisco Giants’ long dry spell of homegrown talent, Casey Schmitt debuted this week carrying more excitement than just about any position player since Farhan Zaidi took over five years ago. A defensive whiz who figured out how to hit for power while climbing through three levels of the minor leagues last season, Schmitt made his long-awaited arrival Tuesday night.And, with a home run in his second at-bat and a pair of hits in each of his first two games, he’s lived up to the hype.So, with a nod to the No. 6 on his back, here are six things to know about the Giants’ 24-year-old rookie, rated the organization’s No. 3 prospect by Baseball America and No. 4 by MLB.com.1. Why he’s beloved by his teammates: This spring, Schmitt was voted the winner of the Barney Nugent Award, which like the regular-season Willie Mac Award holds its significance from the fact that it’s voted on by their teammates. In addition to putting in the work and per...