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Cat boutique closing shop on Schenectady's Jay Street

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:37:45 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Spicy Purrito, a cat boutique at 34 Jay Street in Schenectady, is closing its storefront. Owner Tonya Hall made the announcement in a Facebook post on August 20. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! "It has been one extraordinary year," said Hall. "I’m proud of myself for having the courage to take this journey, and I’m even prouder to be able to acknowledge when to change course."In the post, Hall said this store was supposed to be a "side gig." With her full-time job, hobbies, and other changes in her life, she found she could no longer run the shop. "One just can’t do it all," said Hall. Health food eatery in Latham’s Newton Plaza closes its doors Although The Spicy Purrito storefront is closing, the business is not ending. Hall will continue to sell her products at crafts fairs, local events, and the Schenectady Trading Company.Hall started The Spicy Purrito in March 2017. Her products include...

NYRA to enhance veterinary check-ups on race day

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:37:45 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The New York State Racing Association (NYRA) announced today they plan to enforce new rules regarding veterinary checkups of all horses for trainers looking to enter them in a race or partake in a timed workout on NYRA properties. These rules will begin starting Wednesday, August 30, and build on NYRA's current process for veterinarians checking on horses on race day. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Private attending veterinarians must perform a physical examination and confirm the horse is safe to race. The examination is a condition of entry and must be performed by the private attending veterinarian within a 72-hour window prior to entries being accepted for a race. Horses entered to compete at a NYRA track are required to undergo an extensive pre-race veterinary examination before the horse is permitted to race. A review from NYRA regulatory veterinarians takes a look at every horse's medical recor...

Gore Mountain embarks on new summer festival

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:37:45 GMT

NORTH CREEK, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Gore Mountain isn't quite ready for winter sports - but a summer festival? Anytime. The first annual Gore Mountain Music Festival is taking the mountain by storm on Saturday, Aug. 26. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Running from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., it's a full day of music, games, sky rides, and more, almost all for free. Every year, the festival invites a lineup of musicians to play it loud at the mountain. The lineup of musicians are all based in New York or Vermont. This year's lineup includes:Bone Doctor10:30 - 11:30 a.m.Reed Foehl11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.The Brass Machine Plays Dead1-2 p.m.Harmony Rocks2:15 - 3:15 p.m.Margo Macero3:30 - 4:30 p.m. Reggae festival coming to Fort Ann taproom Skyrides aboard Gore's 8-seater gondolas up the mountain will run for $18 per person throughout the day. Downhill mountain biking, disc golf, cornhole tournaments, and kids bounce houses are all free. Adiron...

Survey: What's next for Queensbury's future?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:37:45 GMT

QUEENSBURY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - The town of Queensbury is taking a look at its Comprehensive Plan - a document used to identify goals for the town's future. It's the first time the plan has been revised since 2007, and the community is looking for input from the public at large. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! A survey released this week asks town residents to weigh in on various community factors, including location, demographics, and what issues the town should be thinking about. The survey breaks the town of Queensbury into eight areas, which trend wider to the west and north, where populations are more spread out. Those who work but don't live in the town are also eligible.The survey asks for input on what kinds of development would and would not be welcome within the town. Options include family housing, offices, businesses, and outdoor-focused initiatives including recreation and preserved land. Users can expand on their answ...

Cardinals drop season series with Pirates, close year with daunting schedule

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:37:45 GMT

PITTSBURGH - For the first time in a decade, the St. Louis Cardinals will lose the season series to the Pittsburgh Pirates. That will be the fate this year, even with one road game Wednesday and a home series with Pittsburgh remaining on the schedule. The Pirates have defeated the Cardinals five straight times dating back to June, seven of nine head-to-head matchups this year, and 10 of 13 dating back to the end of last season. The latest loss on Tuesday spoiled another chance in Adam Wainwright's push for 200 wins.The Cardinals have largely dominated in recent seasons against the Pirates, only losing three prior head-to-head season series in the 21st century. St. Louis has feasted with as many as 14 wins in recent season series against Pittsburgh, oftentimes rebuilding or out of playoff contention. Frustrations mount as Pirates beat struggling Cardinals, Adam Wainwright The recent lack of wins against the Pirates is telling as the Cardinals navigate through a season that could e...

Colorado high school football rankings: Preseason Top 10 in Class 5A, 4A, 3A

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:37:45 GMT

As the entire state kicks of the 2023 CHSAA football season with Week 1 this weekend, here are The Denver Post’s big-school football rankings. Some teams already played in Week 0. These rankings will be updated weekly throughout the season.Class 5AKyle Newman’s Top 10Cherry CreekPine CreekRalston ValleyGrandviewRegis JesuitColumbineMountain VistaValor ChristianFossil RidgeChatfieldMatt Schubert’s Top 10Cherry CreekRalston ValleyValor ChristianGrandviewPine CreekColumbineRegis JesuitFairviewChatfieldFossil RidgeClass 4AKyle Newman’s Top 10ErieBroomfieldPalmer RidgeHeritageDakota RidgePonderosaLovelandMontroseMesa RidgeDenver SouthMatt Schubert’s Top 10EriePalmer RidgeHeritageBroomfieldPonderosaMontroseDakota RidgeLovelandMesa RidgeDenver SouthClass 3AKyle Newman’s Top 10LutheranRooseveltGreen MountainDurangoHoly FamilyPalisadeFrederickPueblo EastEvergreenGeorge WashingtonRelated ArticlesPreps | As Cherry Creek primes for Class 5A five-pe...

One Killed, Two Others Hospitalized after Head-On Collision on Highway 4 [Contra Costa, CA]

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:37:45 GMT

Multi-Vehicle Crash near Discovery Bay Boulevard Resulted in FatalityCONTRA COSTA, CA (August 22, 2023) – Wednesday morning, a head-on collision on state Highway 4 left one fatality.The deadly crash happened around 7:10 a.m. along Highway 4, near Discovery Bay Boulevard.Based on the investigation, an Acura traveling west crossed the eastbound lane to pass another vehicle. Consequently, the Acura collided head-on with a Ford F-350 traveling in the opposite direction.The first responders declared the Aura passenger dead at the scene. Their identity has not been released to the public, pending notification of the next of kin.Meanwhile, the driver was rushed to a hospital for treatment of major injuries. Their current condition is not available at this time.A passenger inside the pickup sustained minor injuries, according to CHP.In the end, officials diverted the traffic from Highway 4 to Tracy Boulevard as crews cleared out the scene.Those with further information regarding the f...

Snoop Dogg and his High School Reunion

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:37:45 GMT

Snoop Dogg and his High School Reunion: Snoop’s High School Reunion tour hits Irvine on Sunday, as the local rap legend heads up a bill that also features Wiz Khalifa, Too Short, Snoop’s old pal Warren G, Berner, and DJ Drama. That’s a lot of hip-hop talent on one bill, and Snoop alone would be worth the ticket price. The man just gets better with age.LA Weekly culture editor Lina Lecaro wrote about Snoop and his family’s business enterprise back in November.“Long Beach’s own Snoop Dogg is legendary for his laid-back yet biting flow, which makes any music he puts out or guests on ooze with languid cool,” she wrote. “Snoop has always brought the badass without the belligerence, the hype without the hurry, allowing his words and vibe to glide and shine on record and on stage in a way that seems effortless yet fully expressed. This, coupled with his smooth persona and style, has made him one of the most iconic figures in hip-hop, a steady and seductive voice in ...

Three people die after drinking restaurant’s milkshakes

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:37:45 GMT

Three people have died after drinking milkshakes from a Tacoma fast-food restaurant, Washington’s health department reported.The three were among six people hospitalized with an infection caused by one strain of Listeria bacteria. The same strain was found in the two ice cream machines at Frugals, a hamburger drive-through.The machines, which “were not cleaned correctly,” were taken out of use on Aug. 8, after health inspectors made the connection to the sickened diners, the health department said.Because Listeria can sicken people for up to 70 days, those who had a Frugals milkshake before Aug. 8 are advised to seek medical care if they’re suffering flu-like symptoms and are pregnant, elderly or immunocompromised. The bacteria was found in all milkshake flavors.The six patients associated with the case are five people from Pierce County and one person in Thurston County; they were hospitalized between Feb. 27 and July 22. All had conditions that made their i...

A’s owner John Fisher breaks silence, says he won’t sell team: Las Vegas interview

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:37:45 GMT

John Fisher has yet to do an interview with a Bay Area outlet since taking over as the Oakland A’s owner in 2016, or even since becoming a part-owner in 2005.But the infamously reclusive Fisher recently spoke to the Las Vegas Review-Journal for a question-and-answer session published on Wednesday morning and revealed several key details regarding the A’s planned move to Las Vegas.And the most important takeaway: Much to the chagrin of the A’s fans who have chanted “Sell the team” at nearly every game since the All-Star break, Fisher says he has “not considered selling the team.”“I’ve now owned the team with my partner Lew Wolff, it’s shocking really how the time flies, but since 2005,” Fisher said. “Our goal since then has been to find a new home and build a new home for our team.”Fisher said the A’s recently submitted their relocation application to Major League Baseball and its three-man relocation committee, expressing hope that it will be approved soon, though he admitted he isn...