Home

SCOTUS LGBTQ+ ruling sparks fear of widespread discrimination

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:42:38 GMT

WASHINGTON (Nexstar) – In a case that pitted the First Amendment against discrimination laws, the Supreme Court ruled in favor of a woman who argued she can't be forced to work with LGBTQ+ couples.Lori Smith is an Evangelical Christian from Colorado who designs wedding websites. Smith argued that because her designs are protected by the First Amendment, she has the right to refuse to work with LGBT couples.On Friday, the high court agreed. Here’s how many Oregonians applied for student debt relief before the SCOTUS ruling “Today I am incredibly grateful for the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling,” Smith said. “I'm free to create custom designs consistent with my beliefs without the fear of Colorado punishing me.”In the majority opinion, Justice Neil Gorsuch wrote that the First Amendment envisions "all persons are free to think and speak as they wish, not as the government demands."In response, President Biden said, “while the court's decision only addresses expressive original designs, ...

The Scotia Fireworks show presented by Jumpin' Jack's lights up Freedom Park

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:42:38 GMT

SCOTIA, N.Y (NEWS10): The Scotia fireworks show presented by Jumpin' Jack's Drive-In has successfully lit the night sky once again. Except for a few cancellations due to weather and the pandemic, this fireworks show has happened every summer for nearly 50 years. But it was nearly cancelled this year, because of financial and safety concerns.“A stabbing happened last year. But um, I was shocked it was cancelled at first.”Thankfully the Schenectady county legislature was able to find a solution so that the show could go on; much to the delight of Jumpin' Jack's President, Mark Lansing.“So yeah, we’re on. We're ready to rock,” said Lansing. “I'm waiting for the most is the beautiful fireworks,” said one firework show-goer.The show which brings 10 to 15 thousand people to the drive-in and the neighboring park along the Mohawk River featured a water ski show by the U.S Water Ski Team and a live band performing on stage at Freedom Park for all to enjoy. The big fireworks display could be ...

Cohoes stabbing, assault victim pleads not guilty

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:42:38 GMT

COHOES, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A 39-year-old man accused of attacking two people in Cohoes appeared in court on Friday. Thomas Spears pleaded not guilty to four counts, including Attempted Murder in the Second Degree.He was remanded to jail pending an application for bail and is due back in court in August. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Spears is accused of stabbing someone in the neck with a screwdriver at the Stewart's Shop on Columbia Street. The victim suffered serious but non-life threatening injuries. He also allegedly attacked a woman in the Columbia Gardens apartment complex.Orders of protection were issued for the victims.

Pickleball courts open at Capital Hills Golf Course

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:42:38 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The popularity of pickleball has spiked in the past few years, and Albany now has its own facility dedicated to the sport. The city held a ribbon cutting ceremony Friday morning to celebrate the opening of four new pickleball courts at the Capital Hills Golf Course.The courts are free and open to the public on a first come, first serve basis. Organizers hope to see a lot of people come out and play. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! "It's the fastest growing sport," Jonathan Jones, Albany Commissioner or Recreation, Youth and Workforce Services, said. "It's for all ages. This court is for all skill levels, and we're just excited to have a dedicated court in the capital of New York."The courts can be reserved for a fee. City officials will be gathering data on usage habits to decide how to maximize the space moving forward.

Local Girl Scout brings Hometown Hero banners to East Greenbush

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:42:38 GMT

EAST GREENBUSH, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Hometown Heroes are now being honored in East Greenbush thanks to a local Girl Scout. It's part of the Gold Award Project, the highest award a Girl Scout can earn.Veterans or their family members can now sponsor a banner that will be displayed around the town to honor someone who has served. The first banner that will be displayed will honor Melvin Rhodes, an East Greenbush resident who was killed in action just hours before World War I came to an end. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! "Melvin Rhodes's banner and countless other banners to come will serve as a tool of recognition to ensure that no East Greenbush veteran is forgotten and to ensure that they receive the honor they deserve."Applications for sponsoring a banner are available at the Melvin Rhodes American Legion in East Greenbush.

Lexington Property Group, Troy mayor respond to repair delays at Harbour Point Gardens

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:42:38 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- More than 120 residents from Harbour Point Gardens have now been living out of a hotel for more than a week. Meanwhile, all work has ground to a halt removing the brick facades that Troy Mayor Patrick Madden declared made several of the apartment buildings uninhabitable."The tenants are facing a lot of hardship," says Eric Spinner, who has lived at the complex for 13 years and acts as the tenant association president. "Their whole lives have been disrupted, and all of this could have been prevented. There are laws on the books right now that would have permitted the city to come in and start doing these repairs the minute they figured the landlord was dragging his feet."As NEWS10 has reported, Madden held an emergency press conference June 22 issuing a state of emergency over the facades that were so unstable, they'd begun pulling outward away from the main walls. By the next day, crews from Davco Masonry were on the scene working to tear down the first exteri...

Motorcyclist killed after Route 9 crash in Malta

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:42:38 GMT

MALTA, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- One person has died after a crash at the intersection of Route 9 and Cherry Choke Road in Malta Friday afternoon. The crash happened around 3:45 p.m. and involved a motorcycle and an SUV.Police said the motorcyclist was taken to Saratoga Hospital where he was pronounced dead. The driver of the SUV was treated for minor injuries. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Surrounding roads were closed for several hours and detours were put into place while first responders investigated the scene. All roads have since reopened. Names of the people involved are not being released until next of kin has been notified. The investigation into the crash is ongoing.

Elderly man dead after fatal bicycle crash in Ventura County

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:42:38 GMT

A man is dead after he was involved in a fatal bicycle crash in Ventura on Friday. Around 10:43 a.m., California Highway Patrol authorities responded to reports of a solo bicycle crash eastbound on Rancho Drive, west of Del Norte Road. Police say 74-year-old Michael Chambiss of Ojai was traveling eastbound on Rancho Drive when he lost control of the bike and collapsed onto the asphalt roadway. Chambiss was unresponsive when medical personnel arrived. He was transported to Ojai Valley Hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries. The investigation is still ongoing. Anyone who witnessed or has any information regarding this incident is asked to contact the CHP Ventura Area office at 805-662-2640. 

Excessive heat over July 4th weekend brings wildfire threats to Southern California

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:42:38 GMT

As an excessive heatwave warning covers the July 4th weekend, fire officials are concerned as scorching temps amid wildfire season may be a recipe for disaster.The threat of fireworks or explosives igniting a wildfire remains high as Inland Empire fire crews remain on alert throughout the holiday weekend.Earlier on Friday, the Lantz Fire in Moreno Valley promoted evacuations as it grew to about 15 acres. Video from the scene shows air crews overhead working to extinguish the flames which had grown dangerously close to Russ Holt’s home.“My kids are the ones who called the fire department,” said Holt. “You can see the smoke right over the hill, so they ran over there to see what was going on and they see the homeless camp burning.”“The fire started in an area that we see a lot in Riverside County,” said Rob Roseen with Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire. “It’s an area that’s got a lot of light, grassy fuels.”A home burns in the Juniper Fire in Riverside County, California. June 27, 2023. ...

Lakers agree to deal with former Heat point guard Gabe Vincent

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:42:38 GMT

A hero of the Miami Heat's unexpected NBA Finals run is returning to California. The Los Angeles Lakers have agreed in principle to a deal with free agent guard Gabe Vincent.According to ESPN's Dave McMenamin, the Lakers will sign Vincent to a three-year, $33 million deal as part of the NBA's free agent signing bonanza.Vincent, 27, spent the last four seasons in Miami after signing with the Heat as an undrafted player out of UC Santa Barbara.Vincent played 195 regular season games as a member of the Heat and started all but one game for Miami during its unexpected run to the Finals as the No. 8 seed in the Eastern Conference Playoffs.He averaged 12.7 points and 3.5 assists per game in the 2023 NBA Playoffs, shooting 37.8% from beyond the arc and 88% from the free-throw line. LeBron James becomes NBA’s all-time leading scorer Vincent will join the Los Angeles Lakers, whose late season surge to the NBA Western Conference Finals surprised many. He'll likely have ample opportunity to ...