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Loons’ Dayne St. Clair shared key tip to help fellow goalkeeper Clint Irwin in Open Cup

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 06:56:16 GMT

Minnesota United starting goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair has been in enough penalty-kick situations to know last-second advice from teammates isn’t always welcome or useful.“One of the most annoying things is when players try to tell you something,” St. Clair admitted to the Pioneer Press this week.But St. Clair felt the need to chime in when Loons backup goalkeeper Clint Irwin entered the eighth round of penalty kicks in the U.S. Open Cup round of 32 match on Tuesday.“I was trying to be subtle,” St. Clair said. He shared with Irwin a belief that Philadelphia Union fullback Kai Wagner would shoot to Irwin’s left. Irwin listened, and when Wagner did exactly that, Irwin made the save to seal a 7-6 victory, which propelled MNUFC to the national tournament’s round of 16.Given the knockout nature of the Open Cup, Irwin had prepared for the possibility of PKs. He credited the club’s video analyst David Handgraaf and goalkeeping coach Stew Kerr for getting him ready beforehand as well as St. C...

Troy Company makes new Hot Wheels Game

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 06:56:16 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10)- A Troy company has made it possible to actually drive your favorite Hot Wheels cars with a new mixed-reality video game. Hot Wheels: Rift Rally is a video game for Apple iOS and Play Station with a grip on reality. Troy-based Velan Studios created the game for Mattel. It allows players to design a virtual car and then race it right through their living room. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! “You have choices that you are making digitally that are actually affecting how the car moves physically throughout your world,” said game director, Dan Doptis.The physical component is the Hot Wheels Chameleon. In the real world, it runs like an RC-style car equipped with a camera, but through the game, the Chameleon transforms into 20 different types of vehicles with more than 140 variations.“Because we are mixed reality with this digital car we can do things that the real car isn’t actually doing,” said Doptis. “We...

Capital Region Restaurant Rundown: May 8-12

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 06:56:16 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The restaurant industry is ever-changing with restaurants opening, closing, relocating or just doing their thing. Here’s a recap of the latest Capital Region restaurant news from this week, May 8 through 12. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! New owner reviving Chuck’s Store in GalwayChuck’s Store, located at 5306 Sacandaga Road in Galway, closed in 2016 when the owners retired after 58 years. Now, seven years later, the building is under new ownership and will be opening back up as a café and grocery store for the community.Hang Loose Tavern and Grill soon opening in HagamanHang Loose Tavern and Grill is set to open at 712 County Highway 132 in Hagaman, right outside of Galway. The restaurant is opening up in the former Top Notch Tavern location.Queensbury restaurant raises $1K for server’s surgeryOver the weekend, a popular area restaurant pulled out the stops – and the steaks – for a longtime employ...

Mother's Day craft fair coming to Glens Falls

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 06:56:16 GMT

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - This Sunday, May 14, is Mother's Day. If you're looking for something to enjoy with mom, a local Zonta Club has a solution in City Park. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The Zonta Club of Glens Falls is holding its annual Arts, Crafts & Curiosities Faire this Saturday ans Sunday, May 13-14. At City Park in downtown Glens Falls, the club will host local craft and artisan vendors, food, plants, flowers, and a book sale. Activities for kids and live music are both in store.The weekend also includes raffles, and the Zonta club's used sneaker drive. Find out what else is going on around Glens Falls for Mother's Day weekend.

Riverview Road temporarily closed on Tuesday morning

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 06:56:16 GMT

CLIFTON PARK, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Riverview Road between Van Vranken Road and Vischer Ferry Road will be closed to traffic from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 16. The road will be closed to replace a cross-road culvert. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Detours will be available for motorists. Motorists are encouraged to seek alternate routes via Crescent Road at the East end of Van Vranken Road, and Riverview Road and Vischer Ferry Road on the West end.

Bethlehem holding community-wide yard sale for a good cause

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 06:56:16 GMT

BETHLEHEM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- What if you could finish your spring cleaning and support a good cause? On Saturday, May 20, the Big Bethlehem Yard Sale is making its way to town. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Residents can register to have their yard sale promoted on the digital map. In exchange for a map listing, residents pledge the first $20 of sales to one of the registered non-profits. You can register on the Big Bethlehem Yard Sale website.The sales are from 8 a.m. to noon with an after-party at the Bethlehem YMCA Pavilion from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The party includes an ice cream truck, live music, bounce house, food, and games for all ages. Troy’s Powers Park concert lineup announced The Big Bethlehem Yard Sale is in partnership with The Bethlehem Community Fund. Businesses can also sign up to sponsor the event and shoppers can request a digital map of all the listed sales. You can find all the details on the Big Bethle...

Beach Road to close for Americade in Lake George

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 06:56:16 GMT

LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (NEWS10) - At the end of May, a storm of motorcycles roars into the village and town of Lake George. Motor maniacs of all kinds visit the region from May 31 to June 4 for Americade, the annual motorcycle festival that turns the lake into a haven for those who love the open road on two wheels. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! This week, Americade organizers announced that the 40th annual festival will take over some of the roadway around the lake. Traffic will be cut off completely on Beach Road during the festival, from its intersection with Canada Street down towards the Lake George Steamboat Company. Beach Road will be home to vendors and a custom bike show, accessible from the steamboat-side gate. Bike show entry cards and appointment tickets are required to get into the vendor area. ‘Muralgarten’ a decade-long dream for Glens Falls This year's Americade also features street performances, kids areas, ...

Marine veteran who fatally choked NYC subway rider Jordan Neely freed pending trial

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 06:56:16 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — Nearly two weeks after Daniel Penny, 24, placed an agitated Jordan Neely, 30, in a chokehold—killing Neely and sparking national outrage as video of the encounter went viral—Penny surrendered on a manslaughter charge. The U.S. Marine veteran was freed pending trial hours after turning himself in at a police station and appearing in court to answer criminal charges on Friday. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Penny did not enter a plea in the May 1 death of Neely, a New York City subway passenger and former subway performer with a history of mental illness. His death prompted protests, while others embraced Penny as a vigilante hero. His lawyers have said he was acting in self-defense. Lawyers for Neely's family said Neely wasn’t harming anyone and didn’t deserve to die. An autopsy ruled Neely's death a homicide due to compression of the neck.“Jordan Neely should still be alive today," Manhattan District Attorn...

Panthers score 14 giving Mike Lilac career win 400

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 06:56:16 GMT

HOOSICK FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Mike Lilac eclipsed 400 career wins in the Panther's 14-4 win over Waterford Halfmoon Thursday night. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Hoosick Falls got things going by getting runners on base in the bottom of the first, and then Ryan Spark blasted a two-run double to deep right giving the Panther's a 2-0 lead. They scored again before the frame was over to extend it to three.Waterford punched back in the next frame. They got a runner at third, and Josh Catanzarita blasted a shot up to center, allowing Nate Griner to score one of their three runs in the inning that tied the game. Boice’s walk-off propels Greenwich softball to Wasaren League Championship After that, the Panther's offense punched back, scoring eight runs in the bottom of the third to regain the lead, and led 11-3. Hoosick was able to plate three more runs to win and secure coach Lilac's 400th career win.

Starving horses rescued from rural Missouri property

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 06:56:16 GMT

UNION, Mo. -- Four starving horses were rescued by the Humane Society of Missouri’s Animal Cruelty Task Force from a neglectful owner. The Greene County Sherriff’s Office served a warrant to the property's owner in Fair Grove, Missouri. Four mares with overgrown hooves, emaciated bodies, and parasites were removed from the property. They were taken to Longmeadow Rescue Ranch in Union, Mo. for rehabilitation.Longmeadow Rescue Ranch serves as Missouri’s largest resource for horse and farm animal rescue and rehabilitation. A veterinarian is examining the horses to determine treatment plans. A farrier will also be trimming their hooves to help increase their mobility. Moving past controversy, Anheuser-Busch plans to recover losses The Humane Society of Missouri is trying to gain formal custody of the animals. A court hearing is scheduled for May 31 on the matter. Once the horses are healthy, they will be placed for adoption. It is still not clear how long the healing process may take....