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President Biden is encouraging the release of more hostages

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:02:41 GMT

WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) - President Biden confirmed 4-year-old American hostage Abigail Idan made it to Israel, following 50 days in captivity. He says so far, the deal is working."The proof is little Abigail."The president said hostages freed by Hamas are just the beginning."We will not stop working until every hostage is returned."Aid trucks continue to flow into Gaza under the protection of the cease-fire, including much-needed fuel.President Biden says he hopes the pause in fighting will extend beyond Monday."For two purposes. To increase the assistance, get into Gaza civilians who need help and to facilitate the release of hostages."But Ohio Republican Mike Turner says the Biden administration should have pushed for American hostages to be released first."Especially since American aid is going into Gaza right now, into northern Gaza as part of the conditions that Hamas had."California Democrat Ro Khanna is calling for a lasting cease-fire."So, we need a real solution, and tha...

3 injured after CTA bus hits car on South Side

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:02:41 GMT

CHICAGO -- Three people are injured after a CTA bus struck the side of a vehicle in Calumet Heights Sunday night. According to police, the crash happened near the 1600 block of East 87th Street around 9:25 p.m. A CTA bus, driven by a 28-year-old man was travelling west on 87th Street when it struck the left side of a Chevrolet, driven by a 41-year-old man. Off-duty Chicago officer killed in Oak Lawn crash The 41-year-old driver was transported to University of Chicago Hospital in fair condition. The 28-year-old man and a 34-year-old passenger were transported to Trinity Hospital in good condition. There were no other injuries reported. Citations are pending.

Law enforcement investigating reported suspicious item at Austin airport

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:02:41 GMT

Editor's note: The above video is from KXAN News Today's top headlines. AUSTIN (KXAN) — The departures/upper level roadway at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is closed Monday morning due to a reported suspicious item, AUS said on social media. More air traffic controllers coming to Austin airport, according to U.S. congressman Law enforcement officials are currently investigating. The west side ticket counters, Checkpoints 2W and 3 are closed until further notice, AUS said.AUS said all passengers should be dropped off in the lower level/arrival area and should use the east entrances to the terminals.Officials said to expect delays around the airport. Thousands stream in and out of Austin airport for holiday weekend AUS projected 29,000 passengers to fly out of the airport Monday.

Job fair at Rivers Casino and Resort on Tuesday

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:02:41 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Rivers Casino and Resort Schenectady is hosting a job fair on Tuesday, starting at 1 p.m. and ending at 5 p.m. in the casino's event center. Over 40 jobs need to be filled ranging from entry-level hourly positions to salaried management positions. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The casino's human resources team will be on-site interviewing applicants for positions ranging from the landing hotel, security, gaming, food and beverage, marketing, IT, environmental services, and more. Some positions include payroll specialist, IT specialist, marketplace shift manager, marketplace sous chef, and more.Applicants are asked to bring their resumes. All applicants must be at least 18 years old, some a minimum of 21 for certain positions. Full-time positions offer paid time off, with medical, dental, and vision plans, with a 401K and more. Vermont man arrested after explosion in Shaftsbury “Rivers Casino is...

Thousands impacted by Warren County power outages

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:02:41 GMT

WARREN COUNTY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Over 7,000 people lost power across Warren County on Monday, according to National Grid’s outage map. The outages are attributed to snowfall bringing down tree limbs and power lines. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The winter conditions have also resulted in road closures across the county. Estimated restoration times are currently between 11:30 a.m. and 12 p.m. Check out NEWS10's traffic tracker. You can plan your route and see traffic delays in real-time!

DMV hosts job fair for ShopRite employees

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:02:41 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- In response to the closures of ShopRite locations around the Capital Region, the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles is hosting a job fair at the Albany headquarters. The job fair is specifically for ShopRite employees. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! “We are always looking for people who are passionate about customer service, and these people have been on the front lines of the industry,” said DMV Commissioner Mark J.F. Schroeder. “We know the timing of the ShopRite store closures just ahead of the holiday season is unfortunate, and we want to give these people an opportunity to rejoin the workforce as quickly as possible.”The job fair is being held on Monday, November 27, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 6 Empire State Plaza (Swan Street Building). ShopRite employees can also submit a resume via email at [email protected].

Vermont man arrested after explosion in Shaftsbury

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:02:41 GMT

SHAFTSBURY, Vt. (NEWS10) -- A Shaftsbury man was arrested on Saturday after an explosion on Cleveland Avenue in Shaftsbury, Vermont. Anthony Sfogliano, 44, is charged with possession and use of explosives. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Police responded on Saturday to Cleveland Avenue for reports of an explosion. As a result of their investigation, police arrested Sfogliano for using an explosive known as Tannerite without a permit or license to do so. No one was injured as a result of the incident.Sfogliano was issued and released on a citation to answer to the offense on January 29, 2024.

Bruegger's Bagels in Delmar closing its doors

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:02:41 GMT

DELMAR, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Bruegger's Bagels, located at 180 Delaware Avenue in Delmar's Delaware Plaza, is closing its doors. The news was confirmed by Debbie Murray, the general manager of Delaware Plaza. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Bruegger's last day is set for Tuesday, November 28. Murray declined to comment on why the bagel shop is closing. Bruegger's did not immediately respond to NEWS10's request for comment.Bruegger's Bagels has almost 200 locations throughout the United States. In the Capital Region, Bruegger's has shops in Albany, Schenectady, East Greenbush, and Clifton Park. The Bread Butler opens relocated shop in Colonie Center As for Delaware Plaza, a new restaurant named Delaware Cafe is set to open in the former Delmar Bistro space. Murray said they are expected to open in the next few months.

Corvette thieves sought after breaking into Calabasas Mercedes-Benz dealership

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:02:41 GMT

Detectives are asking the public for help Monday in their search for a pair of grand theft auto suspects who drove off with a Corvette from Mercedes-Benz of Calabasas earlier this month. On Nov. 12, two suspects broke a pane of glass on a metal roll-up gate and entered the delivery garage of the dealership located at 24182 Calabasas Road.Two Corvette burglary suspects are seen in images provided by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.The suspects then got into a midnight blue 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 with a "Mercedes of Calabasas" rear paper plate and started it by unknown means, the sheriff's department stated in a news release. They drove the car through the roll-up gate to exit the dealership, possibly damaging the roof of the vehicle. The stolen Corvette was spotted the next day at a Burger King in the 700 block of Cesar Chavez Avenue in Los Angeles. A stolen midnight blue 2019 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 is seen in an image provided by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's De...

Local school for the deaf clinches back-to-back state football titles 

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:02:41 GMT

The 8-Person Football Southern Section CIF state championship has been won by a school for the deaf for a second year in a row. The California School for the Deaf, Riverside Cubs secured the Division 2 title on Saturday against their perennial rivals, Faith Baptist Schools of Canoga Park. 2023’s championship game was the third consecutive one contested by the Cubs and Faith Baptist. Crowds hit LAX as Thanksgiving holiday travel comes to an end Despite losing key players from last season to Gallaudet University, the “fresh, younger squad” performed better than expected, according to the school, resulting in a winning record. The Cubs were down 14-0 early in the championship game, which took place amid freezing temperatures at Martin Luther King High School in Riverside on Saturday, but they overcame several turnovers and shifted the course of the game with “miraculous plays into the fourth quarter,” the school said. The California School for the Deaf, Riverside Cubs celebratin...