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UAlbany students speak on Israel and Palestine

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:55:01 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -In a letter sent to the student body, Student Affairs of UAlbany reached out with resources for those struggling due to the conflict between Israel and Hamas. Advice includes practicing self-care and talking to supportive people both at school and back home.In response, the UAlbany Muslim Student Association gathered community members to listen to both groups affected by the conflict. They feel that Muslim voices aren’t being heard enough. "We’ve seen the university sent a letter that acknowledges the loss of life on Israel’s side but doesn’t on the Palestinian side," described Public Relations Chair of the UAlbany Muslim Student Association, Ousmane Diallo. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! As speakers discussed political struggles, they made sure to tie back to the humanitarian issues of the war. "We really do mourn the innocent lives lost on both sides of this battle. At the end of the day, death is deat...

Driver sentenced for causing deadly Greene County crash

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:55:01 GMT

ATHENS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Coxsackie man was sentenced for causing a deadly crash in September 2022. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The Greene County district attorney's office said John Peterson, 36, was sentenced to seven to 21 years in prison after pleading guilty to aggravated vehicular homicide.Prosecutors said he was impaired by drugs and alcohol when he crossed into the wrong lane of State Route 9W in Athens and crashed into another car. The other driver, Danielle McKenna, of Cairo, died at the scene.

NYS facing federal lawsuit over gas stove ban

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:55:01 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A ban on natural gas lines in new buildings in New York State is facing a new legal challenge. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! A coalition including gas and construction companies as well as labor unions filed a federal lawsuit on Thursday and claims the law will hurt businesses, workers, and consumers by raising costs and forcing businesses to lay off workers. They also said the ban cannot be enforced because it's pre-empted by federal law.It was included in this year's state budget and prohibits gas lines in new construction in smaller buildings by 2026 and in larger buildings by 2029 with some exceptions. Supporters of it say it will help reduce reliance on fossil fuels.

Saratoga Springs still searching for permanent shelter

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:55:01 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Housing advocates are still looking for a place to put a permanent, year round shelter in Saratoga Springs. A temporary shelter that's run by a nonprofit organization opened in June on Adelphi Street. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! City leaders formed a task force over the summer to find a more long-term solution. The task force is tentatively scheduled to present possible locations at a meeting next week, but one advocate said they still have some work to do."We still do have some struggles with finding a location," Hanna Hurley, a member of the Saratoga Springs Task Force on Homelessness, said. "I think drawing inspiration from Shelter of Saratoga's model. I'd love to find a place like that, so we could have a single room occupancy or have the kind of privacy benefits that Code Blue is going to bring this year to this new, low barrier shelter that will be going in."

South county residents shocked after gunfire hits elementary school, driver wanted

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:55:01 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - The St. Louis County Police Department is searching for a person who opened fire in a south county neighborhood, striking a local elementary school and a parked car. Police shared a neighbor’s home surveillance video in hopes of finding the culprit. It all unfolded around 1 p.m. Tuesday near Bayless Elementary School. Investigators say the armed person was wearing a black hoodie and driving a white Kia Optima. At one point, the suspect got out of the car near the intersection of Kammerer and Frankfort avenues, fired off several rounds from a handgun and then sped off. Football coach shot in front of players at practice, St. Louis community shocked Police said one of the bullets hit Bayless Elementary School’s air conditioning system. Another hit a parked car. The school was not in session, and no one was hurt. Still, neighbors tell FOX 2 they are shocked. Theresa Fox was working from home when she heard the shots ring out."I heard two shots fired," she rec...

Blues open new season with 2-1 shootout loss to Stars

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:55:01 GMT

DALLAS - The St. Louis Blues open the 2023-24 season with a 2-1 shootout loss against the Dallas Stars. Check back for an extended game recap.

Major traffic delays on I-44 near Pacific after deadly crash

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:55:01 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - One person is dead after a crash involving a passenger vehicle and a semi-truck on Interstate 44 near Pacific. The crash has led to major backups in the westbound lanes of I-44. Traffic is stalled in the area as of Thursday evening. Football coach shot in front of players at practice, St. Louis community shocked The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating the crash. Additional details around the crash are limited at this time. Drivers are encouraged to avoid the area as crews look to clear it. This is a developing story. FOX 2 will update as more information becomes available. Check FOX 2's traffic map for real-time updates.

Metro East soccer rivals unite for cancer battle

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:55:01 GMT

GRANITE CITY, Ill. - The soccer field in Granite City took on a different look Thursday. Two historic rivals stood united to support a beloved community member battling cancer. Alex Paz will need a liver transplant as he is battling a hereditary form of the disease. Paz has a business in Collinsville and was a state champion as a high school soccer player for Granite City in the 1970s.  He’s also been a fixture in both communities, known for capturing photos of community events and sharing those images with those who ask.   St. Louis youth football coach recovering after shooting, suspect charged “Alex is a humble person, and he’s always given back providing great memories for families in the community,” said Clay Smity, Collinsville High School Athletic Director. “It’s only right that we step up and help him out.” Proceeds from a 50-50 raffle and T-shirt sales will be donated to Paz to help with medical expenses. The T-shirts that were sold read "Y.N.W.A." on the back. The acrony...

Colorado high school football scoreboard: Week 8

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:55:01 GMT

Thursday night scoresChatfield 55, Lakewood 6Lyons 62, Gilpin County 0Front Range Christian 79, Justice 26Mead 21, Denver North 14Legacy 35, Mullen 12Thomas Jefferson 48, Liberty 10Want more sports news? Sign up for the Sports Omelette to get all our analysis on Denver’s teams.

Teen killed in shooting in Denver’s Lowry Park neighborhood

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 13:55:01 GMT

Denver police are investigating a shooting that killed one teenager Thursday afternoon in the area of East Fifth Avenue and Dallas Street in the Lowry Park neighborhood.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Aurora police seek 5 suspects in fatal shooting of 15-year-old outside Southlands mall Crime and Public Safety | Reward increases for information on American Elm restaurant double murder Crime and Public Safety | Denver man who shot, killed woman over dispute about children playing in yard convicted Crime and Public Safety | Man arrested in shooting at Denver homeless encampment Crime and Public Safety | Man, 23, arrested on attempted murder in Colfax shooting in Denver Officers responded to reports of a shooting at around 4:07 p.m., according to the Denver Police Department. One teenage male victim was killed in the shooting.No arrests had been made as of Thursday night, though officers are worki...