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Daycare opening house on South Street in Glens Falls

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:55:52 GMT

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Things keep happening on South Street. Many of them are culinary, like the imminent opening of the Golden Monkey Lounge right next door to an upcoming taco shop. Across the street, the city breaks ground this Friday on a state-funded farmers market project years in the making. But the street is growing to serve other needs, too. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! This weekend, Country Meadows Academy opens its doors at 86 South St. to let the Glens Falls community know that there's a new childcare option in town. On Saturday, Oct. 21, families can visit the facility from 9 to 11 a.m. to learn what's in store there for their children. Country Meadows Academy will be open to kids between 6 weeks and 5 years old. The team is trained on the "Reggio Emilia" method, an educational philosophy based on self-directed and experimental learning for young children. The method is named after the municipality of Reg...

Governor Hochul announces new youth suicide prevention funding

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:55:52 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (WUTR/WFXV/WPNY) -- On Wednesday, Governor Hochul announced that the state has received funding to expand access to mental and behavioral health services. Part of the federal funding will help expand collaborative care at 15 primary care practices focused on serving patients 18 and younger. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The New York State Office of Mental Health received two grants totaling over $13 million. The announcement was made following the New York State Suicide Prevention Conference in Albany. Over 400 advocates, school staff, and service providers attended the conference, which highlighted the response to growing suicide rates.“Now more than ever, we must acknowledge that mental health is a basic human right and that we must do more to help New Yorkers – especially our young people – before they reach a point of crisis,” Governor Hochul said in a statement. “With this federal funding, we redouble our c...

Suspect notifies police about Benton Park West killings, charges filed

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:55:52 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A man reportedly turned himself in to police Wednesday morning after admitting to killing two men in the Benton Park West neighborhood. Police were in the neighborhood for an unrelated call when the 60-year-old man approached them and led officers to the bodies.The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney's Office has charged Edward Labrier, 60, with two counts of first-degree murder and two counts of armed criminal action in the investigation. Police called to the intersection of Upton and Pennsylvania to check on a suspected explosive device at around 3:30 a.m. The man came up to them and said he killed two people in the 3000 block of Wyoming. He told them the exact address and gave them keys to the building. When should Missouri expect the first snow? Officers found a 77-year-old man and a 63-year-old man shot to death inside the home. The suspect was placed under arrest.This remains an active investigation. Anyone with information is urged to call homicide detectives ...

Jason Momoa dines at one of St. Louis' best new restaurants

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:55:52 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- There are a lot of people excited about Jason Momoa's visit to the St. Louis area. The movie and TV star greeted hundreds of fans during scheduled visits to St. Louis County stores Tuesday and Wednesday. There are some images on social media of the actor at some St. Louis locations not on the public schedule.Thomas "Buzz" Moore & Jason Momoa Buzz's Hawaiian Grill sevrved Momoa a private lunch Tuesday. The owner, Thomas "Buzz" Moore, is from O‘ahu and opened the grill in 2022 to bring Hawaiian flavors to the St. Louis area. Mamoa is also from O‘ahu and wanted to have some food from his home state. When should Missouri expect the first snow? Moore says that there are a lot of people from Hawaii living in the St. Louis area. He sees a lot of them when they visit for authentic Hawaiian food that is hard to find elsewhere. His goal is to share his family recipes with the St. Louis community.The restaurant has won several awards. The Riverfront Times named the grill the...

One killed in overnight shooting on North Broadway

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:55:52 GMT

Denver police on Wednesday were investigating a fatal overnight shooting on Broadway north of downtown as a homicide.Police said officers were responding to reports of a shooting in the 2300 block of Broadway in a post about 1:30 a.m. on X, formerly known as Twitter. Nearly eight hours later, the department in the late morning that the victim, who was found with an “unknown extent of injuries,” had died.The victim has been pronounced deceased. This case is now being investigated as a homicide. The victim ID and cause of death will be released by the Office of the Medical Examiner— Denver Police Dept. (@DenverPolice) October 18, 2023Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Colorado Supreme Court upholds controversial Google search warrant in deadly Green Valley Ranch arson case Crime and Public Safety | 6 shot — 3 fatally — at party in industrial area of east Denver, police say Crime and Public Safety | Jury deliberating i...

4 young women killed in Malibu crash were Pepperdine students

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:55:52 GMT

A driver is facing manslaughter charges after he struck and killed four women on Pacific Coast Highway on Tuesday night, and new information indicates that the four victims were students of Pepperdine University. The crash happened around 8:30 p.m. in the 21000 block of PCH, near La Costa Beach and east of the Malibu Pier, authorities said. Pepperdine addressed the deadly collision on social media, saying that they have "reason to believe" that the four victims were studying at the University's Seaver College of Liberal Arts.Pepperdine is located in Malibu roughly four miles from where the crash occurred."We continue to cooperate with law enforcement and care for loved ones affected by this tragic event," the university said on X, formerly Twitter. "As we await further details from the investigation, we pray for our entire community."Investigators said the male driver of a black BMW was traveling westbound at a high rate of speed when he lost control, sideswiped several p...

Watch live: funeral for Manhattan Beach Police Officer Chad Swanson

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:55:52 GMT

Mourners are paying their last respects to Manhattan Beach Police Officer Chad Swanson, 35, who died in a crash on the 405 Freeway on Oct. 4. Funeral services are being held Wednesday at SeaCoast Grace Church in Cypress, California.“In the midst of tragedy, let us remember that our strength lies in the unity that binds us together as a community,” said Manhattan Beach Mayor Richard Montgomery. “In honoring the memory of Officer Chad Swanson, let us draw strength from our shared commitment to support, uplift, and protect one another."Officer Chad Swanson. EOW photo provided by Manhattan Beach Police.Swanson was a motorcycle officer who was involved in a four-vehicle crash on the northbound 405 Freeway near East Del Amo Boulevard, according to the California Highway Patrol. He had been with the Manhattan Beach Police Department for 13 years.The cause of the crash remains under investigation.

Israel's Instagram account slams Gigi Hadid

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:55:52 GMT

(The Hill) -- Israel's government’s official Instagram account called out model and personality Gigi Hadid for a post she shared on the Israel-Hamas war. Hadid, who is half-Palestinian, took to her Instagram over the weekend to share a graphic that read: “There is nothing Jewish about the Israeli government’s treatment of Palestinians. Condemning the Israeli government is not antisemitic and supporting Palestinians is not supporting Hamas,” according to Variety.“Have you been sleeping the past week?” the State of Israel wrote on Instagram in reaction to Hadid’s post. “Or are you just fine turning a blind eye to Jewish babies being butchered in their homes? Your silence has been very clear about where you stand. We see you.”The State of Israel’s post also included a graphic that revised the original post to call out Hamas. The revised text reads: “There is nothing valiant about Hamas’ massacre of Israelis. Condemning Hamas for what it is (ISIS) is not anti-Palestine and supporti...

The Best of Small Plates: Raphael Lunetta Is The King Of Prix Fixe

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:55:52 GMT

Long before the small plate movement began, diners were jamming into Santa Monica’s  JiRaffe restaurant on Monday nights for a chance to experience chef Raphael Lunetta’s intriguing new concept: The Tasting Menu — something that has become commonplace in L.A. dining rooms.Popular with both diners and chefs, the sharing plates and small bites trend has taken off and redefined how we experience dining and doesn’t look like it’s going anywhere anytime soon. In fact, this week’s dineLA celebrates 15 years, largely inspired by the first chefs to participate  — Lunetta and his JiRaffe partner and childhood friend Josiah Citrin who went on to open the Michelin-starred Melisse. “The small plate movement really approached us in the early 2000s for a couple of reasons,” the Dogtown native and avid surfer tells L.A. Weekly in his current restaurant, Lunetta. “Going out to dinner and sitting in front of somebody at a little two-top had gotten a little boring. In the ‘80s and ‘90s lunch was big....

Sergio Diaz Pronounced Dead following Hit-and-Run at Warner Avenue [Santa Ana, CA]

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:55:52 GMT

Sergio Diaz Killed in Hit-and-Run at Warner Avenue [Santa Ana, CA]SANTA ANA, CA (October 18, 2023) – Sunday night, a hit-and-run on Warner Avenue claimed the life of Sergio Diaz.Police received reports of the collision shortly after 10:00 p.m. in the area of Warner Avenue and Brookhollow Drive.Based on the investigation, an eastbound driver hit the man crossing Warner and fled the scene without rendering aid.Tragically, the Santa Ana Police declared 32-year-old Sergio Diaz of Santa Ana, dead at the scene. Diaz was believed to have been walking to or from work at the time of the incident.Additionally, police have not released any information about the suspect. Although it was reported that multiple witnesses have come forward with leads.Moreover, Santa Ana Officials will post additional updates as they become available to the public.Anyone who witnessed the fatal hit-and-run to contact the detectives at 714-245-8215 or 714-245-8200.Furthermore, a portion of the roadway was temp...