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Questions remain over central warehouse development

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 20:08:05 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – Over the years chunks of concrete have fallen from the Central Warehouse posing a threat to the public, the city of Albany said. The city plans to ensure public safety at that privately owned property after the owners failed to comply with a citation to install nets to keep more concrete from falling.“Many consider the Central Warehouse building Albany's greatest eyesore,” Democrat Assemblymember Patricia Fahy said. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The dilapidated building has been an ongoing issue in her district, she said. The developer estimated one wall was likely compromised and now they estimate it’s two maybe three walls that are compromised, creating new financial estimates and concerns.The city of Albany is moving forward with plans to install netting around the Central Warehouse.The city said this is due to noncompliance by the property owner. However, the property owner released a statement say...

School bus aide dies days after bus crash

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 20:08:05 GMT

GALWAY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — A school bus crashed into a tree in Saratoga County recently, sending three people to the hospital. An accident report filed with the Saratoga County Sheriff's Department and obtained by NEWS10 indicates that school bus aid Kim Marie Tittensor died five days later from an injury sustained in that crash. School bus crash safety “I talked to her on the phone that night after that," said Tittensor's son, Deven Swiergiel, remembering the day of the crash. "All things considered; she sounded pretty good. She was just tired. And then Sunday was the last time anybody heard from her. And the coroner told us it was delayed hematoma rupture of the spleen.”The spleen is a gland just behind the left side rib cage. It can be damaged by significant impact to that part of the body. Dr. James Saperstone said, “Because you lose blood, you get dizzy. You might faint, you might be nauseated—most people that have a ruptured spleen usually get to the hospital and it's diag...

New Menands lab tests cannabis products in NYS

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 20:08:05 GMT

MENANDS, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Making sure your cannabis products are safe to use, that's the goal of a recently opened laboratory in Menands. MORE NEWS from NEWS 10Aaron Riley is the CEO of Certified Testing & Data, or CTND for short. The 2-year-old company, which has spent half its life in the Empire State, safely tests all adult use or medical cannabis in New York."Anything that we're testing on is measuring what's actually in that product, and we're looking for those specific analytes," Riley said. “We connect a series of 7 to 9 test for these compliance products…” he explained. The CEO took NEWS10 on a tour of his lab.  CTND does everything from THC and CBD ratio and potency testing to pesticide and heavy-metal testing. “The goal is when the consumer sees certified cannabis or certified CBD, they know that this is the products that they can trust," said Riley.Riley is from California but says he crossed coasts and continent because New Yorkers are major weed consum...

Remembering Donn Johnson - FOX 2 mourns loss of longtime journalist

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 20:08:05 GMT

ST. LOUIS - FOX 2 lost a member of its family earlier this week. Longtime broadcast journalist Donn Johnson has died, according to his family members. Johnson grew up in St. Louis. A former news anchor with FOX 2 for several years, Johnson had decades of experience in the broadcast industry and an unwavering passion for storytelling. Johnson was a graduate of Beaumont High School and Webster University. His broadcast endeavors began with radio. In 1973, he became the first full-time African American reporter on WILL-AM. Johnson was an outspoken advocate for making media industries more diverse. He also served as the communications director at the Missouri Historical Society for several years. FOX 2's Elliott Davis and many others have fond memories of working with Johnson. Coming up at 6 p.m., FOX 2 sat down with Johnson's family to reflect on their memories and his legacy in St. Louis. Check back for the full story.

MARSfarm inspires urban farming education with classroom greenhouses

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 20:08:05 GMT

OVERLAND, Mo. - MARSfarm, a STEM-education startup based in Overland, designs and manufactures greenhouses that can fit on a classroom desk. Cofounders Peter Webb and Drew Thomas have been manufacturing counter-sized greenhouses since 2020 and are now in 600 schools across the country. Their goal is not only to impact schools in rural areas where farming is the main economic driver, but also urban areas around St. Louis. "We have Missouri and Illinois, two juggernauts of agricultural production, right on either side of us," said Webb. He estimates that around 20% of jobs in the St. Louis area are tied to the agriculture, food and agriculture industries. Series of failures? Family blames broken system for inmate’s death MARSfarm aims to help tie student understanding of food to agriculture in urban areas by bringing the farm into the urban environment. “So now a school that’s in a very dense area that generally doesn’t have the land to build a greenhouse can bring that greenhouse i...

Falcon teen missing since Wednesday

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 20:08:05 GMT

A 15-year-old boy has been missing from Falcon since Wednesday, according to the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office.Related ArticlesColorado News | Missing El Paso County girl found safe Colorado News | Four children missing from Centennial since June found safe in Louisiana Colorado News | 3-year-old boy from Fountain found Colorado News | Missing Indigenous teen girl found safe Keith Cain was last seen at his home in Falcon and was going to a friend’s house at approximately 6 p.m. Wednesday. He is described as 5 feet, 7 inches tall with black hair and brown eyes. He was wearing a black hoodie and black pants.Have you seen 15yo Keith Cain? He's 5'7", 155#, black hair, brown eyes last seen at his home in Falcon going to a friend's house on Nov 1 @ 6pm. He was wearing a black hoodie and black pants. If you've seen him or know where he is call 719-390-5555 pic.twitter.com/TNJu8opl9C— ...

Homebuyers turn to new construction in Denver metro for options, incentives

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 20:08:05 GMT

The fourth quarter is the best time to buy new construction homes due to builder incentives, price reductions, and rate buydowns, realtors say.With a limited supply in the existing home market, buyers are turning to new construction for more options.“This is the best time of year to buy,” said Heather Christensen with The Agency. “As builders near the end of their fiscal year, they want to get these homes off their books, so they don’t carry over the debt.”Suzi Cook with West+Main said some builders also offer help with closing costs or offer upgrades like better appliances, carpeting, or blinds.“You can get some great concessions,” Cook said.New homes offer modern finishes and energy-efficient features but may have downsides, such as longer commutes and smaller yards.In the second quarter, 30 percent of homebuilders reported using interest rate buydowns to help buyers, said Lawrence Yun, National Association of Realtors chief economist. The...

Dry Dock Brewing will close Aurora production brewery, partner with Great Divide

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 20:08:05 GMT

Dry Dock Brewing, which opened a massive, 30,000-square-foot production brewery a decade ago on Tower Road in Aurora, announced Friday that it will close the facility next year and shift the majority of its beer-making and packaging operations to Denver’s Great Divide Brewing.The brewery, known for its Apricot Blonde, will maintain its original taproom at 15120 E. Hampden Ave., however, where it runs a small-batch brewhouse next to its homebrew store.“We just celebrated Dry Dock’s 18th anniversary and look forward to many more. After all these years, we miss the daily interactions with customers and want to return to our roots and focus on The Brew Hut and our original taproom and brewery,” said Kevin DeLange, who co-founded Dry Dock in 2005 with Michelle Reding, in a statement.Great Divide owner Brian Dunn told The Denver Post that his brewery plans to make 7,500 barrels of beer for Dry Dock in 2024. Eventually, Great Divide will also take on a larger role when it comes...

New poll shows Porter leading Schiff in U.S. Senate race; Steve Garvey 3rd

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 20:08:05 GMT

Katie Porter and Adam Schiff are the leading candidates in the race to succeed the late U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein, according to a new University of California, Berkeley poll.The poll, which was released on Friday, shows that Rep. Porter has a slight edge over Rep. Schiff, 17% to 16%, among likely voters. In August, Schiff was at 20%. The poll was administered online in English and Spanish between October 24 and October 30 among 6,342 California registered voters, including a weighted subsample of 4,506 likely voters.Former Major League Baseball All-Star Steve Garvey, a Republican, who only announced his candidacy several weeks ago, is now receiving 10% support, while Democratic Congresswoman Barbara Lee stands at 9%. Both appear to have gained support since last August. Another Republican, businessman James Bradley, is in fifth place receiving 7% support, followed by fellow Republican Eric Early at 4%. Two other Democrats, Silicon Valley executive Lexie Reese, and television bro...

Terry Spivey Killed, Veta Spivey Hurt in Solo-Car Crash on South Westover Avenue [Tucson, AZ]

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 20:08:05 GMT

73-Year-Old Driver Pronounced Dead after Single-Vehicle Accident near West Vereda AzulTUCSON, AZ (November 3, 2023) – Terry Spivey lost his life Friday afternoon, and Veta Spivey sustained injuries in a single-car accident on South Westover Avenue. Emergency services were dispatched to the location at approximately 1:13 p.m. on October 27th, near West Vereda Azul.According to initial reports, the driver, 73-year-old Terry, suffered a medical episode that led to the loss of control of the vehicle. Consequently, the car veered off the road and collided with a tree.Medical responders arrived promptly and sadly declared Terry deceased at the scene. Meanwhile, 76-year-old Veta, the passenger, was transported to a nearby hospital for further medical attention.In response to the incident, authorities temporarily closed off South Westover Avenue between West Vereda Azul and West Vereda De Los Arboles, directing drivers to seek alternative routes. An ongoing investigation is in progres...