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Patroons extend win streak to seven

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:44:52 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Albany Patroons came into Saturday's game on a six-game win streak and extended it to seven after downing Academie Alma 120-80. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The offense was hot from the opening tip. Derrick Rowland Jr. got things going with a big three to give the Patroons a 17-point lead in the first. That lead quickly grew as Jamil Hood found Deon Lyle in the paint as his bucket gave Albany a 40-22 edge. Lyle scored a team-high 25 points in the win.Another face that was hot from three-point range tonight was Josue Salaam. He extended the Patroons' lead by 28 after knocking down a three. Albany led 66-37 at halftime, and that deficit was too much for Academie Alma to overcome.

UAlbany women's lacrosse wins conference opener

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:44:52 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The University at Albany women's lacrosse team opens its' 2023 America East schedule with a victory over Vermont at home Saturday afternoon, winning 12-9 in a rematch of the 2022 conference title game. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Key StatsSarah Falk scored three goals with two assistsShonly Wallace recorded a hat trickBryar Hogg scored twice with two assistsUAlbany outdrew Vermont 14-11, including 5-1 in the first and third quartersUAlbany won 25 of 46 ground ballsVermont's Ava Vasile scored five goals with one assistHead Coach Katie Thomson: "It is really great to have a win to start our conference schedule.  We worked really hard in the offseason, in the preseason, and in this first stretch of nonconference games to really focus on our process and take it game-by-game.  The defense was so locked in today.  They did a great job preparing the last couple d...

Davis and Shaw propel Dutchmen past No. 7 Saints

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:44:52 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Juniors Michael Shaw and Zach Davis combined for 10 goals to lead the No. 5 Union College men's lacrosse team to a decisive 12-6 victory over No. 7 St. Lawrence University in the Liberty League opener for both teams on a rainy Saturday afternoon at Frank Bailey Field at Bertagna-Class of 1985 Stadium. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The junior tandem had huge games for Union (5-1, 1-0 Liberty League), playing a role in 11 of the team's 12 goals. Shaw recorded a career-high seven points on five goals and two assists, while Davis found the net a career-best five times as well. Senior Jake Titus and junior Jake Mabardy also both scored for the home team, while junior Peter Kip dished out three assists. Junior Matthew Paolatto had another excellent day at the X for Union, winning 13-of-16 faceoffs and grabbing a game-high six ground balls. Sophomore Seamus Foley led the defensive unit with two grou...

Weller’s goal propels Thunder past Railers, 2-1

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:44:52 GMT

GLENs FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Shawn Weller scored a power-play goal in the third period to help the Adirondack Thunder to a 2-1 victory over the visiting Worcester Railers in front of 5,029 at Cool Insuring Arena on Saturday night. With the win, the Thunder trail the Railers by three points for the final playoff spot in the North Division. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Patrick Grasso opened the scoring in the second period with a breakaway goal as he beat goaltender Ken Appleby over the shoulder. The goal was Grasso’s 31st of the year and fourth goal of the weekend to give the Thunder a 1-0 lead. With the goal, Grasso set the record for most goals in the regular season for Adirondack since joining the ECHL.Worcester responded later in the second as Reece Newkirk beat goaltender Jake Theut to even the score. Assists were given to Bobby Butler and Jared Brandt at 13:10 of the second period and the game was even at one goal ...

FireWolves' fourth-quarter comeback falls short; drop ninth straight game

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:44:52 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Albany FireWolves (2-11) suffered their ninth straight defeat Saturday, falling 11-9 to the second-place Toronto Rock (11-4) at MVP Arena. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! It was a low scoring affair that went back and forth all night.  Toronto carried a four-goal lead into the fourth quarter, and Albany was able to get within one towards the end of the period, but Toronto scored on an empty net late and was able to run the clock out to secure a road win in the Capital Region. FireWolves goaltender Doug Jamieson had another strong night in net, stopping 47 shots and allowed just 10 goals.After a scrum for the ball, Toronto began the game with the first possession, but came up empty on offense.  After multiple scoreless trips by both sides, the Rock struck first as Josh Dawick bounced one into the net to give Toronto an early 1-0 lead.  Minutes later, Albany equalized as John P...

March Madness: Sunday, Monday to figure out Final Four

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:44:52 GMT

By The Associated PressMarch Madness has reached the Elite Eight! And unlike in the men’s bracket, two No. 1 seeds are still playing in the women’s bracket. Perennial contender UConn saw its streak of 14 straight Final Fours end, but there’s plenty of intrigue and sharpshooters left in the tourney. Here is what to know:GAMES TO WATCHNo. 3 LSU (31-2) vs. No. 9 Miami, Sunday, 7 p.m. (ESPN)The resurgent Tigers under Kim Mulkey showed they are far more than first-team All-America Angel Reese, and they’ll face a Miami team that apparently finds no valley too deep to escape. Reece fouled out, but Alexis Morris hit four free throws in the last 10 seconds to bring the Tigers to the brink of their first Final Four in 15 years. LaDazDazhia Williams took advantage of the attention paid to Reese with a season-high 24 points for LSU and Reese had 17 points and 12 rebounds. The Hurricanes — Cardiac ‘Canes so far in the tournament — have never been to the ...

What can California politicians do to combat expensive home prices?

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:44:52 GMT

Despite headlines about huge numbers of Californians fleeing to other states in search of a cheaper life, home prices remain stubbornly high in California. In San Francisco, for example, the average home price is over $1.2 million, according to Zillow. That's close to four times the average U.S. home value. So what is being done about it? On the political front, some representatives in Sacramento think cutting the red tape on new construction could provide some relief. Here is where home prices have fallen the most in California State Sen. Scott Wiener, a Democrat representing San Francisco and parts of San Mateo County, told KTLA that home prices in California have skyrocketed due to a housing shortage. This issue has plagued the state for decades.“We basically stopped building housing about 50 years ago, and while there have been periods where we built more housing, it has generally been declining,” said Wiener, a member of the Senate Housing Committee.“As our state grew from ...

Scuba diver dies in Laguna Beach

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:44:52 GMT

A 46-year-old man who disappeared while scuba diving in Laguna Beach was found dead on Saturday, authorities said.The man was reported missing around 12:30 p.m. at Shaw’s Cove. After an extensive search, emergency responders located the diver about 100 yards offshore, the city said.Lifeguards retrieved the man around 1:33 p.m. and lifesaving measures were provided by paramedics. He was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead, officials confirm.Details remain limited and the events leading up to the man’s death are under investigation.His identity has not been released.

What’s An “Auto Hemp Hybrid?” — What CBD Shoppers Should Know About Cannabis Ruderalis

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:44:52 GMT

People acquainted with cannabis should know there are two significant subspecies within the cannabis genus: sativa and indica. While sativa and indica strains are still the dominant subcategories, there are technically three major cannabis cultivars. “Cannabis ruderalis” doesn’t get as much press as indicas and sativas, but it has become increasingly pronounced in hemp cultivation circles.Even if you don’t want to become a hemp farmer, it’s important to know how the ruderalis strain differs from indicas and sativas. Hemp strains that have traces of ruderalis don’t offer the same properties you’d expect from typical CBD hemp flowers. Whether you enjoy vaping hemp strains or smoking pre-roll hemp joints, you should take a few moments to investigate how your CBD farmer grew their flowers.So, What’s The Big Deal About Cannabis Ruderalis?Although Cannabis ruderalis plants grew for centuries in countries like Russia and Siberia, it wasn’t until the late 20th century that the scienti...

Returning to Manresa Bread is icing on the cake for pastry chef

Published Tue, 18 Feb 2025 23:44:52 GMT

Longtime Manresa customers might recognize Stephanie Prida as pastry chef at the Michelin-star Los Gatos restaurant from 2012 to 2017. After six years, she’s back with Manresa Bread, in charge of expanding the pastry line and helping her longtime friend Avery Ruzicka move the bakery’s operation to a new commissary in Campbell.“One of the reasons Avery wanted me back was I have experience working with teams and pushing people to own their opportunity,” Prida says. “A lot of young people don’t have ownership in their jobs. I’m here to say, ‘This is yours; you can own it.’”Born and raised in San Diego, Prida didn’t set out to be a pastry chef.“I wanted to be an artist and a painter,” she says. “My sister mentioned culinary school, so I enrolled in the Institute of Culinary Education in Los Angeles. One of the girls was doing catering on the side, and she asked me to do pastries. I really mastered lemon tarts. There are so many variations!”She admits she never baked at all prior to culi...