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Winners announced in statewide window display contest

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:22 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Retail Council of New York State has named its first, second, and third place winners for their statewide Holiday Window Display Contest. In the contest, there were 31 entries and 3,000 votes cast. First place - Michael’s Floral Design, Kenmore, N.Y.Image via Retail Council of New York StateFor coming in first, Michael's Floral Design in Kenmore, New York, won $1,000 and the title of Best Holiday Window Display in the state. Additionally, they won 50% off a one-year membership to the Retail Council of New York State.Second place - Laurabelle’s Cupcakery, Corning, N.Y.Image via Retail Council of New York StateComing in second was Laurabelle’s Cupcakery, located in Corning, New York. Laurabelle's was awarded $500 and 50% off a one-year Retail Council membership.Third place - Vidler’s 5 & 10, East Aurora, N.Y.Image via the Retail Council of New York StateRounding out the top three is Vidler’s 5 & 10, hailing from East Aurora, New York. They received...

Gun violence in Schenectady: A 2023 timeline

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:22 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Gun violence rattled Schenectady, Albany, and Troy throughout 2023. At the end of the year, Schenectady was left with four homicide deaths, three of which were gun-related. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Take a look at the 2023 and 2022 gun violence statistics as provided by the Schenectady Police Department.20222023% changeHomicides64-33%Shootings19205%Shooting victims21225%Shots fired7774-4%Gun arrests497553%Recovered firearms6910347%Data provided by the Schenectady Police DepartmentHere is a timeline of some of the Schenectady gun incidents NEWS10 reported on throughout 2023. The timeline includes shots fired calls, shooting incidents, gun arrests, and homicides. Gun violence in Troy: A 2023 timeline TimelineMarch 30: Four shooting incidents in seven days, says Schenectady PDThe Schenectady Police Department confirmed four separate reports of shots fired between March 21 and 28. Police made ...

Several vehicles involved in North Grand at North Florissant crashes

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:22 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Emergency crews are responding to a multi-vehicle crash that's left a health care service truck overturned.Our Bommarito Automotive Group SkyFOX helicopter was flying over the area located on North Grand at North Florissant, where several vehicles can be seen involved, as well as an overturned 'Southside Wellness Center' truck. So far, the number of vehicles involved is unknown and the severity of the injuries has not been reported. Missouri expecting two rounds of winter weather Our Nissan Rogue Runner reporter, Nic Lopez, captured footage of the sceneFOX 2 will update this story with more information as it becomes available.

Avoid getting stuck in the snow with these winter driving tools

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:22 GMT

BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details.Which car tools are best for driving in the snow?If the snow starts falling and all you can think about is how you will get to work, chances are that question can lead to some anxiety and tension. It’s worse if you aren’t used to driving in the snow and ice, whether you’re new to an area or it’s one of those rare winter storms. You don’t have to feel anxious driving on snowy or icy roads if you’re properly prepared. It doesn’t take much to be prepared for winter road conditions, either. All you need to stay safe is a handful of winter driving tools kept in your trunk or inside your home.In this article: Cartman Jumper Cables, SubZero Ice Scraper and WawaAuto Tire Traction Mats Top 10 tools for cars The list of items you could keep on hand to be prepared for a car emergency or bad weather during the winter months is p...

Embrace your desire to hibernate and elevate your winter sleep routine

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:22 GMT

BestReviews is reader-supported and may earn an affiliate commission. Details.It’s dark and cold, and you need some sleepWhy do we tend to forget that sleep is good for us? Experts recommend that adults sleep between seven and nine hours a night, according to the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, but many of us don’t even come close on a regular basis. This winter, we’re challenging ourselves to embrace our darkness- and cold-induced desire to hibernate but stepping up our sleep environment with luxury upgrades. We’re revamping everything from our sleepwear to our bedtime atmosphere. That way, we can embrace and better enjoy giving our bodies and minds a much-needed reset during sleep. Shop this article: Cozy Earth Long-Sleeve Bamboo Pajama Set, SHARPER IMAGE Ultimate Sleep White Noise Sound Machine and Thisworks Deep Sleep Pillow Spray How to have a more luxurious sleep experienceYes,...

How do I cut back on drinking? 10 tips for a successful Dry January

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:22 GMT

If you’ve decided to take a month away from drinking, you’re likely not alone. About 15% of U.S. adults reported they would participate in Dry January last year.The popularity of Dry January and Sober October brings certain advantages: bars are more likely to have a mocktail selection than they were a decade ago, and your friends will have heard of the concept of a dry month, even if they aren’t interested in trying one themselves.But changing habits around alcohol is still challenging, and the odds of success are higher if you go in with a plan, said Dr. Jeremy Kidd, a member of the American Psychiatric Association’s addiction council.While many people can stop or curtail drinking on their own, others need support from a doctor or mental health professional, he said.Dry January presents an opportunity for people to reconsider the role alcohol plays in their lives, he noted, but the same strategies work regardless of the season.Kidd recommended the following ...

Office space, “zombie buildings” key risk to Colorado’s economic outlook in 2024

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:22 GMT

Commercial real estate represents an anchor that is likely to only grow heavier in the months ahead as apartments join office space in stressing banks and weighing on the larger economy.“Office is a four-letter word right now,” said Marcel Arsenault, CEO and founder of Louisville-based Real Capital Solutions, while moderating a panel on commercial real estate at the Colorado Business Economic Outlook Forum, hosted by University of Colorado Boulder in early December.Falling interest rates might provide some relief, but they won’t reverse the reluctance lenders have when it comes to refinancing the massive amount of commercial real estate loans coming due, loans that were made when property values were much higher and interest rates much lower.The share of available office space in downtown Denver crossed 30% in the third quarter, marking the highest vacancy levels since 1990 when the state was coping with a severe energy bust.So-called “zombie” buildings...

Definition of child abuse in Colorado law should be narrowed, task force finds

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:22 GMT

A statewide task force created to reform Colorado’s mandatory reporting laws cannot do so without first asking lawmakers to change the state’s definition of criminal child abuse and neglect, members wrote in a 12-page report published this week.Colorado’s definition of criminal child abuse and neglect is too broad and should be narrowed to avoid conflating circumstances like poverty or homelessness with neglect and abuse, the task force members wrote in the report, which was published after the first year of the group’s two-year effort to reform the state’s mandatory reporting laws.The group plans to meet for 11 hours in January and February in order to create recommendations for change in the child abuse statute, according to the report, which noted that the laws around child abuse in some states are more nuanced than Colorado’s, and are better designed to ensure cultural differences and socioeconomic statuses don’t drive unfounded child ab...

Tree uprooted, power lines downed amid gusty San Fernando Valley winds

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:22 GMT

A large tree was toppled in one neighborhood and power lines were knocked down as gusty winds hit the San Fernando Valley overnight.Santa Barbara, Ventura and Los Angeles counties were most impacted by the powerful winds, which came on the heels of Wednesday's rain storm, KTLA Meteorologist Henry DiCarlo said. A large tree toppled amid strong winds in a Sherman Oaks neighborhood on Jan. 4, 2024. (RMG News)Video Thursday morning showed a downed tree in the 4700 block of Noble Avenue nearly hit a home and several parked cars in Sherman Oaks.Power lines were also toppled in nearby neighborhoods, leaving hundreds without power. The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power said 217 customers were without power during Thursday's early morning hours. Southern California Edison reported 236 customers without power in Los Angeles County. Bioluminescent algae lighting up the Southern California coast The gusty winds are expected to continue through Thursday, with wind advisories in place f...

Found: Largest male specimen of world's most poisonous spider

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 12:00:22 GMT

SYDNEY (AP) — With fangs that could pierce a human fingernail, the largest male specimen of the world's most poisonous arachnid has found a new home at the Australian Reptile Park where it will help save lives after a member of the public discovered it by chance.The deadly Sydney funnel-web spider dubbed “Hercules” was found on the Central Coast, about 50 miles north of Sydney, and was initially given to a local hospital, the Australian Reptile Park said in a statement Thursday.Spider experts from the nearby park retrieved it and soon realized it was the largest male specimen ever received from the public in Australia.The spider measured 7.9 centimeters (3.1 inches) from foot to foot, surpassing the park’s previous record-holder from 2018, the male funnel-web named “Colossus".Sydney funnel-web spiders usually range in length from one to five centimeters, with females being generally larger than their male counterparts but not as deadly. They are predominantly found in forested areas...