Albany County Sheriff's Office host free Narcan training
Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 03:15:38 GMT
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Albany County Sheriff's Office is hosting free Narcan training on March 8 at 6:30 p.m. The event is open to the public and will take place at the Albany County public safety building. Opioid Settlement Fund Advisory Board holds first meeting of the year The training will teach attendees how to recognize an opioid overdose and how to use the Narcan nasal spray. The public safety building is located at 58 Verda Avenue in Clarksville.Halfmoon man arrested for allegedly striking a child
Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 03:15:38 GMT
HALFMOON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Saratoga County Sheriff's Office arrested a Halfmoon man on Friday, March 3, on an assault charge. According to police, Douglas B. Williams, 37, was accused of striking and injuring a child under the age of 7. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! A Temporary Order of Protection was issued on behalf of the victim, who is related to Williams. Williams was arraigned in the Halfmoon Town Court and released on his own recognizance. He is due back in court in April.Casting call looks for Hudson Valley locals to play extras in HBO Max show
Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 03:15:38 GMT
HUDSON VALLEY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Hudson Valley film commission is looking for Hudson Valley locals to play high school students and residents for scenes in the HBO Max series "Pretty Little Liars." Filming will take place in the mid Hudson Valley from April through July 2023. Where to watch the Oscars best picture nominees SAG-AFTRA union members will be paid $187 for eight hours of work while non-union members will be paid $165 per 10 hours of work. You can register for free at the Grant Wilfley casting website. Be sure to select Hudson Valley as your employment area. Or you can also email your name, phone, SAG-AFTRA or NonSAG, and current photos to [email protected] with "HUDSON VALLEY FILM COMMISSION" in the subject line of your email.The history of International Women's Day
Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 03:15:38 GMT
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- International Women's Day is honored on March 8 every year. The global holiday celebrates the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women, as well as marks a call to action for accelerating women's equality. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! This year's International Women's Day theme is #EmbraceEquity. The aim of the campaign is to get the world talking about why equal opportunities aren't enough. "People start from different places, so true inclusion and belonging require equitable action," said the International Women's Day website.Here is the history of International Women's Day. All information is from the International Women's Day website. Women from local breweries combine forces for Pink Boots Society In 1908, women's oppression and inequality prompted women to become more vocal and active in looking for change. That year, 15,000 women marched through New York City to...Three North Country schools hosting job fairs
Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 03:15:38 GMT
WARREN COUNTY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Workforce expansion is the name of the game as Warren County communities plan in advance ahead of the summer season. As winter turns to spring, Queensbury, Lake George and Glens Falls are all set to host their own job fairs - building a workforce primed and ready to take on another summer season of tourism and big events in the North Country. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! "Our job fairs are great opportunities for local businesses to get a head start on their summer hiring," said Warren County Workforce Development Director Liza Ochsendorf. "Dozens of Lake George students secured summer employment at the 2021 and 2022 job fairs, and we anticipate more success this year, as the labor market remains tight. Please let us know as soon as possible if your business would like to be part of one or more of these hiring events."Job fairs are set for Queensbury High School, Lake George Junior-Seni...Local school districts provide mental health support
Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 03:15:38 GMT
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The CDC explains early adverse life experiences, such as trauma or a history of abuse can put those who experience them at risk of mental illness. Fulton County schools along with Schenectady City schools are focusing on their children's mental health by providing support options students can feel comfortable going to. South Glens Falls HS students complete push-up challenge The Family Counseling Center highlighted the Mobile Crisis Unit at Fulton County school which allows students to express moments of extreme crisis. This can vary from suicidal thoughts to aggressive behaviors that put either a child or others at risk. The agency’s Mobile Crisis Counselor Jamal Vazquez, works with these children daily in efforts to de-escalate situations. Vazquez attempts to get the student into a safe mental space in order for transportation to the services they need. In post-crisis check-ins Vazquez comments, “I find out how the child is doing, if there have been any ...Code Blue Alert declared in Albany
Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 03:15:38 GMT
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Homeless and Travelers Aid Society announced a Code Blue alert from Wednesday, March 8, through Monday, March 13. Temperatures are expected to drop into the 20s at night time. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Homeless residents of Albany County in need of shelter can go to the Capital City Rescue Mission at 259 South Pearl Street, the Emergency Overflow Shelter at 646 State Street, 12206 (Lutheran Church), or the IPH Safe Haven at 26 South Swan Street, 12210. People can also call the HATAS Homeless Hotline at (518) 463-2124.Women from local breweries combine forces for Pink Boots Society
Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 03:15:38 GMT
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- To kick off International Women’s Day, women from seven upstate breweries spent the day brewing their Think Pink Drink Pink IPA. The drink is part of annual collaboration and fundraiser for the Pink Boots Society, which works to fund scholarships in support of the organization’s mission to encourage women in the brewing field. Leaders of the Upstate chapter believe Women’s Month is the perfect month to connect with other women in the industry and raise money for that good cause. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! “There’s so few of us in craft beer but as the industry is growing," Pam Pradachith-Demler, Owner of Bound by Fate and Co-founder of the Upstate N.Y. Pink Boots Society Chapter, said. "This camaraderie, this sisterhood of brewing and running and operating breweries has just been a lifeline for many of us.” “We’re going to be able to sell the beer in draft and cans across these ...Celebrate a beach day in the snow at Maple Ski Ridge
Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 03:15:38 GMT
SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Ever wanted to have a beach party in the snow? If your answer is yes, make your way over to Maple Ski Ridge on Saturday, March 11! Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Visitors who show up in a Hawaiin shirt or beach attire will be eligible for $25 lift tickets from 2 to 6 p.m. There will also be volleyball, tug-of-war, other games, s'mores, and music! Bring your beach chairs and kick back for a fun day in the snow!Benny 'The Jet' leads martial arts expo in Lake George this weekend
Published Tue, 24 Dec 2024 03:15:38 GMT
LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Martial arts legend Benny "The Jet" Urquidez is leading a charge of karate, tae kwon do, kickboxing, and other physical art forms to the village of Lake George. This weekend, the 1970s kickboxer will be joined by David Todd, Donnie Jeffcoat, Terry Down, and more at the International Martial Arts Expo. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The expo comes to the Lake George Holiday Inn Resort on Friday and Saturday, March 10 and 11, featuring martial arts experts, demonstrations and talks. "The Jet" is this year's featured keynote speaker, and will speak about his experience working with Jackie Chan in the martial arts film "Meals on Wheels," as well as his 58-knockout kickboxing career as a world championship competitor. The International Martial Arts Expo is open to all martial arts styles, and all those who practice them. The event is open to the public, with admission at $175 for martial artists...Latest news
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