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David Dastmalchian discusses busy summer, love for Chicago on 'Dean's A-List Interview'

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:22 GMT

CHICAGO — He wasn't born in the city, but Chicago has become a special place to one of the actors who is in the middle of a busy summer of films.David Dastmalchian, who grew up in Allentown, Pennsylvania but went to college at DePaul University, talked about what Chicago means to him in this edition of "Dean's A-List Interview" as he stars in "The Last Voyage of the Demeter," which was released last Friday. This comes after he was also in the hit movie "Oppenheimer" from Christopher Nolan, which was released in July. Speaking to him before the SAG/Aftra actor's strike, Dean spoke to Dastmalchian about his acting start in Chicago, which included time at the Shattered Glass Theatre along with his first acting role in 2008's "The Dark Knight," which was filmed in the city.You can see more of Dean's interview with David from the August 15 WGN Morning News in the video above or below.Get Dean's reviews and A-List interviews delivered right to your inbox. Sign up for Dean's Downloads week...

1 dead, 1 injured after falling from NY apartment building during fire: officials

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:22 GMT

BROWNSVILLE, Brooklyn (WPIX) – One person died and another was seriously injured after falling from the top floor of a New York apartment building while trying to escape a fire Monday afternoon, fire officials said.The fire happened at a six-story apartment building in the Brownsville neighborhood of Brooklyn around 2 p.m., according to the New York City Fire Department.FDNY Deputy Chief Jim Carney said there was heavy smoke and fire coming from the top floor of the apartment building when firefighters arrived. Panhandler stabbed man, 76, near Manhattan subway station: NYPD Witnesses told Nexstar's WPIX that they watched two men dangle from the top floor in an attempt to escape the fire before falling to the ground below."The guy was yelling, 'It's fire here, it's fire here.' When I saw the corner of the building, he was hanging out," said witness Mario Pineda.Cell phone video shows one of the men trying to keep his grip on the window sill before falling and landing on the grass. ...

Austin moving to Stage 2 drought restrictions Tuesday; Watering times shortened by 3 hours

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:22 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — The City of Austin said it would move to Stage 2 of its Drought Contingency Plan Tuesday, as water levels on Lake Travis and Lake Buchanan continue to drop.A press release from the city last week said the combined storage level in the lakes was projected to drop below 900,000 acre-feet within a few days. LCRA enters Stage 2 drought response; asks water cutback of 10-20% Interim City Manager Jesus Garza ordered the move to Stage 2 effective Tuesday, Aug. 15."For many years, Austin has leaned into water conservation in normal weather as well as drought," said Shay Ralls Roalson, director of Austin Water. "As our current drought continues, we know that the entire Austin community will respond to the need to conserve our most precious resource. We’re all in this together, and there is no substitute for water." LIST: What are the current water restrictions in your city? Here are the changes to watering restrictions under Stage 2:Automatic irrigation and hose-end water...

What to know for opening day at the Altamont Fair

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:22 GMT

ALTAMONT, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The 2023 Altamont Fair runs from August 15 to August 20. For opening day, gates open at noon, and the rides and carnival open at 2 p.m. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! "We’ve been working all year to get to opening day. We are excited to kick off our Altamont Fair week on Tuesday with an opening day special – only $5 admission to the fair," said Amy Anderson, Fair Manager.Agriculture and exhibits4-H ExhibitCattle BarnHands-on FarmingHorse Barn ShowPony Barn ShowPoultry BarnSheep and Goat ShowArts and CraftsAltamont Country StoreBlue Ribbon Cooking CenterFlower & Fine Arts ExhibitGrange HallMuseumsAntique Farm MachineryAutoBlacksmithChapelCircusFarm HouseSchoolhouseVillage & CarriageAltamont Fair History RuPaul’s Drag Race coming to the Palace Theatre RidesThe rides open at 2 p.m. on Tuesday and open at noon every other day. Ride wristbands are $25 on opening day and $30 every other day. You ...

Queensbury athletes to kick off sports hall of fame

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:22 GMT

Note: A previous version of this story incorrectly stated that this induction ceremony took place in August. It is set to be held on Oct. 14.QUEENSBURY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Around the start of the year, Queensbury Union Free School District put the call out for one-time athletes, coaches, and others who can lay claim to a role in the school district's sports teams. This October, some of those names have been added to the school's new Athletics Hall of Fame. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! A previous year's sports team and 23 individual inductees are becoming part of Queensbury school history on Saturday, Oct. 14, at an induction ceremony hosted by the Lake George Courtyard by Mariott. The inductees include:1977 Varsity Girls Cross Country - team of distinctionBeverly Carpenter - coach, class of 1957Charles "Chuck" Connolly - coachJeffrey Cook - athlete honored posthumously, class of '74Dr. Amy Phelps Devis - athlete, class of '81Jo...

Man pleads guilty to bank 2020 bank robbery and shootout

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:22 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A man from Florissant pleaded guilty to robbing three banks and shooting at Jefferson County deputies.31-year-old Cameron Thomas dressed as a woman when he robbed the 'First State Community' Bank in October 2020. He came back the next day, trying to rob the same bank. St. Louis Zoo unveils new attractions Police chased Thomas into High Ridge, which led to a shootout with deputies. He then forced his way into a woman's apartment and held her at gunpoint until he was finally arrested.Thomas had been convicted of another robbery in 2012. He faces at least 17 years in prison when sentenced on November 9.

Councilman reintroducing senior tax freeze

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:22 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - St. Louis County will reconsider a plan to give senior-citizen homeowners a property tax break after rejecting it last month.Councilman Dennis Hancock from Fenton is expected to reintroduce the legislation at Tuesday night's meeting. He says some of the council members who voted "no" in the last session could have been swayed with a more pointed conversation. Road rage mystery solved as ghost driver gets prison time The plan would freeze property taxes for seniors who are eligible for social security, own a home in St. Louis County, and are required to make tax payments on that home. Four of the seven council members rejected the bill last month.

One person killed in crash involving vehicle and pedestrian in northeast Denver

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:22 GMT

One person was killed in an overnight crash involving a vehicle and a pedestrian in northeast Denver near the intersection of Peoria Street and Interstate 70, delaying traffic.Denver Police were investigating this fatal crash in the area of East 39th Avenue and Paris Street, according to an agency posting on X, the social media site formerly called Twitter. One person was pronounced dead at the scene. Police advised drivers to find alternate routes.#TRAFFIC: #DPD officers are investigating a fatal crash involving a motorist and a pedestrian in the area of 39th/Paris. One person has been pronounced deceased on scene. Expect delays in the area. Alternate routes advised. pic.twitter.com/L7klQ0Bz30— Denver Police Dept. (@DenverPolice) August 15, 2023

Crash on southbound I-25 north of metro Denver near Berthoud forces closure

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:22 GMT

A multi-vehicle crash on Interstate 25 north of metro Denver near Berthoud Tuesday morning forced the closure of southbound lanes.Southbound I-25 was closed near Colorado 60 around 7 a.m., according to Colorado Department of Transportation’s post on X, the social media site formerly called Twitter.#I25 southbound: Road closed due to a crash between CO 60 and CO 60. https://t.co/FBCxutOs3G— Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) (@ColoradoDOT) August 15, 2023

I-70 traffic delayed around Eisenhower Tunnel after truck crash leads to fire in trees along highway

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:50:22 GMT

Colorado transportation officials have opened some lanes after a closure of westbound Interstate 70 near the Eisenhower Tunnel for safety reasons Tuesday morning after a truck crash that led to a fire in trees along the highway.Shortly after 7 a.m., the right lane of I-70 was closed between Exit 218 at Herman Gulch and Exit 216 at Loveland Pass, west of Silver Plume, according to Colorado Department of Transportation postings on X, the social media site formerly called Twitter.A truck rollover crash just east of the tunnel shortly after sunrise apparently sparked the fire, which spread into trees. Firefighters were at the scene dousing that blaze.#I70 westbound: Road closed due to safety concerns between Exit 218 – Herman Gulch and Exit 216 – US 6; Loveland Pass. https://t.co/IuRjwkz8jH— Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT) (@ColoradoDOT) August 15, 2023