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Greene County's Catskill Mountain Jubilee lineup announced

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 18:14:51 GMT

EAST DURHAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The third annual Catskill Mountain Jubilee is set to take place from August 10 to 12 at Blackthorne Resort in East Durham. The three-day festival features over 30 musical acts. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The event includes vendors, arts and crafts, food, and non-profit organizations. Blackthorne Resort has an area designated for camping, hundreds of fully functional RV spots, hotel cabins, a swimming pool, and a haunted house.LineupThe Disco BiscuitsTwiddleLegion of Melvin featuring Karl DensonMihali (Solo)Melvin Seals & JGBDogs in a PileSophistafunkDesert DwellersBluestar Radiation featuring members of Moe & LotusBen Silver (Orchard Lounge) & Allen Aucoin (The Disco Biscuits)Eastbound JesusThe Englishtown ProjectThe Frank White ExperienceSpace BaconBen SilverMike GreenfieldLeilaMentally IllHilltopBands of ElsScrollBeg, Steal or BorrowRose GanacheKaleThe Laura Leigh BandEugene ...

Ulster County introduces competition to address the affordable housing shortage

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 18:14:51 GMT

KINGSTON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- To combat the affordable housing shortage, Ulster County is launching the Say Yes to ADUs! Accessory Dwelling Unit Design Competition. Through August 15, participants can submit permit-ready construction plans for Accessory Dwelling Units to help provide affordable housing choices for Ulster County residents. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! "This program is a unique opportunity for the public and private sectors to work together to address the shortage of affordable housing in Ulster County,” said Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger. “We hope the competition will catalyze innovative approaches to building cost-effective accessory dwelling units and educate and inspire homeowners to consider their role in helping provide more housing for our neighbors, young and old."The Professional category is open to New York-based teams with a New York architectural license or partnership between a national arc...

Public meeting on Wahconah Park Project in Pittsfield

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 18:14:51 GMT

PITTSFIELD, Mass. (NEWS10) -- The Wahconah Park Restoration Committee will host a public meeting on Thursday at 7 p.m. at the Berkshire Athenaeum, located at 1 Wendell Avenue in the auditorium. The committee and design team working with the city will share an overview of the project. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Attendees will have a chance to share their thoughts on the future vision for an upgraded facility. This is the first meeting in a series of workshops that will be offered to the public. Light refreshments will be provided.

New strawberry fest coming to Warrensburg farmers market

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 18:14:51 GMT

WARRENSBURG, N.Y. (NEWS10) - If you're a regular to the Warrensburg riverfront, you know that the town's weekly farmers markets there have plenty of themes. The season was kicked off earlier in June with the annual Warrensburgh Riverfront Farmers Market Rhubarb Festival. Next, something new, red and sweet is on the docket of specialty festivals. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! On Friday, June 23, the Warrensbrugh Riverfront Farmers Market will host its first-ever Strawberry Festival. The addition of a new flavor of fun comes in celebration of the farmers market's 25th anniversary. From 3 to 6 p.m. the market will feature freshly-picked strawberries, recipes, sampler plates, full plants, and a visit from Warren County Master Gardeners ready to talk about growing.Shoppers can win $20 in market bucks, and enjoy live music by Richie and Elaine Henzler. Vendors showing off strawberries and other products include:Hildy and Ashley...

Murder trial for Albany stabbing begins

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 18:14:51 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Opening statements were heard in the trial of Marquis Jackson. He’s charged with murder, accused of stabbing local chef Tyrome Wallace 14 times at his home in 2022.Assistant District Attorney Jennifer McCanney argued Jackson intentionally committed a senseless act of violence, alleging he fled the scene and told police he destroyed his clothes and got rid of the knife.   Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Defense attorney Tim Berry said Jackson was not at the house when Wallace was stabbed; and that he left after he was caught in the middle of a physical altercation between Wallace and his partner. Wallace was a well-known chef in the area, working for downtown restaurants like Yono’s and the Hollow Bar and Kitchen. Stay with news10 on air and online for the latest on this trial.  

WCSO: Saratoga man crashes stolen car, arrested

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 18:14:51 GMT

HAGUE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Saratoga man was arrested on Monday after crashing a car that was reported stolen out of Stillwater, according to the Warren County Sheriff's Office. Christopher Cormier, 52, is charged with third-degree possession of stolen property. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! On Monday, around 5:24 a.m., the Warren County Sheriff's Office received a report of a single-car crash over the embankment on Graphite Mountain Road near Old Mill Road in Hague. Deputies say the car he was driving was recently reported stolen from a residence in Stillwater. Deputies say Cormier was treated for minor injuries he sustained in the crash and was later taken into custody. He was arraigned at the Warren County CAP Court and was released on his own recognizance. He is set to return to court at a later date.

Comedian Nimesh Patel coming to Saratoga Springs

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 18:14:51 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Comedian and Emmy-nominated writer Nimesh Patel is set to perform in Saratoga Springs. The show is scheduled for October 15 at Universal Preservation Hall. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! This stop is part of Patel's "Fast & Loose Tour." The tour kicks off on September 1 in London and ends in December in New York City. Patel has three self-produced comedy specials that have millions of views on YouTube. He has also made several appearances on "The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon" and "Late Night with Seth Meyers." Sal Vulcano performing at Albany Funny Bone Tickets go on sale to the general public on Friday, June 16 at 10 a.m. You can buy tickets on the Universal Preservation Hall website.

LEGO 'Brick Convention' coming to St. Louis County in July

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 18:14:51 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - Calling all LEGO fans around St. Louis! A massive LEGO Convention is officially coming to the St. Louis metro next month. The St. Louis Brick Convention is coming to the Greensfelder Recreation Complex next month. Organizers announced plans Tuesday to hold the event from July 29-30. Former St. Louis alderman under federal indictment for insurance fraud Professional LEGO Artists will travel from around the United States to display their amazing LEGO creations and meet with fans. There will also be meet-and-greets with LEGO celebrities, including cast from the LEGO Masters TV show.Additionally, there will be a "construction-zone" area with thousands of LEGO bricks available, as well as live builds to engage with and watch. Galleries have also been set up with life-sized and extraordinary LEGO models on display.Other attractions available through the event include LEGO Retail, Star Wars Zone, Brick Pits, Castle Build Zone and Fan Zone. Close ...

'First of its kind' Illinois law will penalize libraries that ban books

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 18:14:51 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker on Monday signed into law a bill that he says will make Illinois the first state in the nation to outlaw book bans.Illinois public libraries that restrict or ban materials because of “partisan or doctrinal” disapproval will be ineligible for state funding as of Jan. 1, 2024, when the new law goes into effect.“We are not saying that every book should be in every single library,” said Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias, who is also the state librarian and was the driving force behind the legislation. “What this law does is it says, let’s trust our experience and education of our librarians to decide what books should be in circulation.” Former St. Louis alderman under federal indictment for insurance fraud The new law comes into play as states across the U.S. push to remove certain books in schools and libraries, especially those about LGBTQ+ themes and by people of color. The American Library Association in March announced that ...

Amtrak's St. Louis-to-Chicago trains running at 110 MPH, cutting trip 15 minutes

Published Wed, 05 Mar 2025 18:14:51 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Taking the train from St. Louis to Chicago will soon take less time.Trains will now increase speed from 90 miles an hour to 110. That will cut travel time by 15 minutes. Former St. Louis alderman under federal indictment for insurance fraud The new schedules for the Lincoln Service begin June 26. Most of the $2 billion cost of upgrading the tracks came from the American Recovery and Re-Investment Act.Construction work took eight years and five more years of testing.