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Henry Johnson Charter School honors namesake

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:27:10 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — For the first time the celebration of Henry Johnson Day was held in a school — his namesake, the Henry Johnson Charter School. “When you speak of bravery, when you speak of courage, when you speak of leadership, one name comes to mind, and that’s Henry Johnson" said 369th Infantry Veteran Ronald Wilson.MORE NEWS from NEWS10“Names are given with purpose and intention, and so the name on this building was given with purpose and intention” Albany Chief City Auditor Dr. Dorcey Applyrus told students. June 5th marks 106 years since Henry Johnson enlisted in the 369th infantry, later known as the Harlem Hell Fighters. The infantry didn’t see any fighting until a year later when teamed with a French unit, Johnson single handedly fought off a German raid, saving the life of a fellow French soldier. In France, Johnson was hailed as a hero, receiving a top military honor, but in the US received he received little military recognition. “He fought in a war, and him ...

On-demand lawn mowing app expands to Albany

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:27:10 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- GreenPal, an app that connects homeowners with lawn care professionals, is expanding into the area. The app, which operates in 48 states, will be launching this week in Albany. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! People can use the on-demand service to list their lawns with lawn care needs they have and a service date. Local, vetted professionals can then bid on their properties using Google Street, aerial images and any other details the homeowner provides. Customers can choose who they want to work with based on the vendor's ratings, reviews, and price. Once a vendor has completed the service, they will send a time-stamped photo of their finished work, and then the homeowners can pay using the app, as well as set up further appointments. Bethlehem student’s Yankees wish granted by Bus Stop Club “After successfully launching in 250 other markets, we are excited to help homeowners in Albany find re...

Make your own sundae at Stewart's for $1.75 on June 11

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:27:10 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Stewart's Shops is celebrating the 75th anniversary of Make Your Own Sundae on June 11! The special event was started by Philly Dake in 1948 and has been a staple in Stewart's Shops ever since. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Shoppers can stop by throughout the day, make sundaes and add toppings like chocolate sauce, caramel, sprinkles, M&Ms, and more. All sundaes will be $1.75 + tax.

Lake George considering DRI application

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:27:10 GMT

LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (NEWS10) - As seasons change, the village of Lake George is interested in changing, too. A community open house is on the docket, for Lake George residents to sound off on what kinds of change it would like to see - with some state aid. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! On Monday, the town and village of Lake George announced their intent to apply for state Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) and NY Forward funding. DRI funds are used to revitalize community hubs and bring new developments to downtown. In nearby Glens Falls, DRI money has been used to facilitate the ongoing South Street marketplace project, first announced in 2017.In Lake George, the exact application of those development funds isn't a clear shot. An open house will be held at the Carriage House at Fort William Henry on Wednesday, June 14, from 4 to 7 p.m. at 48 Canada St. Every resident, business owner and frequent visitor to Lake Geor...

Priorities ahead of the end of the legislative session

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:27:10 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)---At the Capitol on Monday, advocates called for the Good Cause Eviction bill to get passed, something some state Democrats want to get done before session comes to an end."All too often, those who are not subjected to rent regulation, find themselves out on the street without due process, without a good reason that they’ve been evicted and we see this everywhere," said Linda Rosenthal, Assembly Housing Committee Chair. "That has to change."Republican Senator Pam Helming who is on the Senate’s Housing Committee is against it. She said landlords she’s spoken to don’t want to remove good tenants."The problem with good cause of eviction, one of the problems, is that the only way a landlord is going to be able to remove a tenant is basically if the tenant gets into trouble with the police and the police identify problems," said Helming. "Then that person will be removed, however during that, the rest of the tenants in that building are being disturbed."Another bill...

Cannabis lawyer and pot farmer share latest on NY market

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:27:10 GMT

CAPITAL REGION, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- There are some growing concerns from New York pot farmers who have more crop than they can sell, as the state’s recreational marijuana market rollout has moved slower than many expected. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! So far, a dozen retail marijuana stores have opened since New York legalized it two years ago, including one in the Capital Region. Ryan McCall, a Cannabis Law Attorney at Tully Rinckey, said while retail licenses continue being granted, it can take months for shops to actually get up and running.“I think at this juncture everybody expected for there to be more," McCall said, “which is beginning to make a lot of cultivators who have invested most likely hundreds of thousands, if not millions of dollars, not able to move their product.”Phil Spinelli is the CEO of Nightshade Farms located deep in southern Albany County.“You know, the rollout has been slower than I think everyon...

Amsterdam man sentenced on drug charges

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:27:10 GMT

AMSTERDAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Montgomery County District Attorney Lorraine Diamond announced that an Amsterdam man has been sentenced on drug related charges. Juan Roman-Calderon, 30, faces 8 years in state prison with 2 years post release supervision. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The charges stem from a 12-count indictment including criminal possession of a controlled substance with the intent to sell, according to the DA. Upon his arrest by the Amsterdam Police Department, Roman-Calderon, who police say has 2 prior felony drug sale convictions, allegedly attempted to flee, but was quickly apprehended. Detectives learned of Roman-Calderon’s drug activities through investigations. APD was assisted by the New York State Police's Violent Gang Narcotics Enforcement Team and members of the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office to bring Roman-Calderon to justice.

Albany man arrested on multiple arson charges

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:27:10 GMT

LATHAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Shortly after midnight on Monday, the Colonie Police, the Town of Colonie Fire Services, and the Shaker Road Loudonville Fire Department responded to a brush fire at a roundabout on Albany Shaker Road. An individual was located nearby and further investigation determined the same individual caused multiple fires over the past few weeks. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Police say most of the fires were minor brush fires along roadways. Police also believe the suspect caused a brush fire on May 15 that damaged the Blessed Virgin Mary of Czestochowa Church. Police charged the suspect with Monday's fire, a brush fire on May 31 on Everett Road, and the church fire. String of fires in Colonie under investigation Mark A. Marcus, 25, was arranged in the Town of Colonie Justice Court. He was charged with second-degree criminal mischief, fourth-degree arson, fifth-degree arson, and second-degree reckless en...

Murder charges filed after woman found dead in Castle Point home

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:27:10 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - Murder charges have been filed just one day after a woman was found dead in her Castle Point home.The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney's Office charged Lakiesha Holyfield, 31, with first-degree murder for the death of Debra Gipson.According to Officer Adrian Washington, a county police spokesman, officers from the North County Precinct were called to a home in the 10500 block of Earl Drive shortly after 4:20 p.m. on Sunday. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Breaking News SIGN UP NOW Officers found Gipson's body inside a bedroom. She was 58.Witnesses told police detectives they found Holyfield in the home with Gipson after she'd died, Washington said.Detectives questioned Holyfield, and claim she admitted killing Gipson. Investigators a...

Vehicular homicide charges filed against juvenile in Douglas County “car surfing” crash

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:27:10 GMT

A juvenile involved in a “car surfing” crash that killed a 16-year-old in Douglas County last month has been charged with vehicular homicide and assault, prosecutors announced Monday.Douglas County sheriff’s officials said witnesses to the May 5 rollover crash told authorities the backseat passengers, including the 16-year-old, were hanging out of the car’s windows at the time of the accident on Quarry Road, east of Finn Avenue.The suspect, who is not being identified because they are a juvenile, is facing two felony charges of vehicular homicide and vehicular assault, said Eric Ross, a spokesperson for the 18th Judicial District Attorney’s Office. A misdemeanor count of reckless endangerment has also been filed.The Douglas County Coroner’s Office declined to release the identity of the 16-year-old killed in the crash.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Robert Hanssen, former FBI agent who sold secrets to Soviet Union, dies in Colorado ...