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The Killers add First Avenue show the night before they headline Target Field

Published Fri, 01 Nov 2024 18:35:24 GMT

Las Vegas rock band the Killers will play their most intimate metro show in nearly 20 years when they headline First Avenue on July 13, the day before the band’s local stadium debut at Target Field.Tickets are $95 and go on sale at 10 a.m. Saturday through Axs. There is a strict four ticket limit and tickets are non-transferable. Tickets being resold on any other platform are invalid. According to First Avenue, “Attempts to exceed the ticket limit of four tickets per customer or household, or to game the system in any way, will result in cancellation of orders without notice.”The Killers emerged in 2004 with the album “Hot Fuss,” a worldwide hit that topped seven million in sales. Their debut single “Mr. Brightside” went double platinum and they’ve since returned to the charts with a string of hits that include “Somebody Told Me,” “When You Were Young,” “Read My Mind,” “Human,” “Spaceman,” “Runaways,” “The Man,” “Run for Cover,” “Caution” and “My Own Soul’s Warning.”In March 2...

Six suspected fatal overdoses reported in Schenectady

Published Fri, 01 Nov 2024 18:35:24 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Schenectady Police Department reported that there have been six suspected fatal overdoses since the beginning of July. Anyone who knows of individuals struggling with a substance use disorder is asked to reach out to resources for help. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Schenectady Police are working with partners including the Schenectady County Public Health, the Schenectady County Office of Community Services, our partners at Catholic Charities and New Choices Recovery Center, and other services throughout the region to assist during this time. Below is a list of available services:Catholic Charities/Project Safe Point Call their 24/7 Health Hub at their toll-free number 1-866-930-4999. Services offered include harm reduction, overdose prevention (including naloxone) treatment readiness and referral, syringe exchange, and HIV and Hepatitis C Screening. Fentanyl test strips are also availab...

Non compete ban bill faces opposition

Published Fri, 01 Nov 2024 18:35:24 GMT

 ALBANY, N.Y. (WTEN) -- A bill that passed in the legislature, and awaits the governor's approval, could remove all non compete agreements in the workplace. While some say it's about time, others think it could be disastrous. Noncompete agreements are contracts that ban workers at one company from going to work for, or starting a competing business within a certain period of time after leaving their job.  Non-compete agreements may soon be banned in NY "I think noncompete agreements can play a very valuable role in certain circumstances so therefore an outright ban on all noncompete agreements in virtually all circumstances… I think that is quite problematic,: said Andrei Iancu, Cofounder of Council for Innovation Promotion and private practice lawyer. Iancu said, the legislation should be narrowly tailored, "So non compete agreements are most useful for high-level employees and employees with intimate knowledge of the trade secrets of a company." But sponsor of the bill, Senator ...

Rensselaer cannabis dispensary hosting grand opening

Published Fri, 01 Nov 2024 18:35:24 GMT

RENSSELAER, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Stage One Dispensary in Rensselaer is celebrating their grand opening. The business, located at 810 Broadway Unit C, will host a ribbon cutting ceremony at 11 a.m. on July 7 to commemorate the occasion. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The dispensary's owners Galina Innes, Nathaniel Innes, Josh Mirsky and Sugey Mirsky will be joined by Rensselaer Mayor Michael Stammel and other city officials for the ceremony. The business will offer a plethora of products and services, including in-person pickup and adult-use cannabis delivery. Stage One will be the first cannabis dispensary to open in Rensselaer County. The ceremony will be held in conjunction with the Office of Cannabis Management.

Swimmer to cross Lake George in support of Silver Bay YMCA

Published Fri, 01 Nov 2024 18:35:24 GMT

LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (NEWS10) - A longtime member of the Silver Bay YMCA on the upper west side of Lake George is taking on a challenge. The goal: $50,000 raised for the YMCA his family has loved for three generations. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Area native Scott Cotten has started a campaign to swim the length of Lake George in support of the Silver Bay YMCA. The swim is planned for the week of Aug. 14-17, with the exact day depending on the weather.“I learned to swim in Lake George and Silver Bay has always been my first true love, sobeing able to swim the length of the lake and raise money to help others to learn to swim in the lake at Silver Bay is a very special opportunity,” said Cotten. “I’m hoping to raise at least $50,000 towards a combination of Silver Camp swim lessons and overall swim and waterfront safety.”Cotten's relationship to the Hague-area YMCA goes back to 1936, when his grandfather spent time there. C...

Schenectady man convicted in 2020 assault case

Published Fri, 01 Nov 2024 18:35:24 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Demar Reinfurt, 43, of Schenectady, was convicted of five charges for assaulting a woman inside his apartment on March 27, 2020. Reinfurt faces a maximum of 25 years in prison and will be sentenced on September 7. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Reinfurt was convicted of repeatedly hitting the victim in the head and hands with a hammer. The victim was locked inside his apartment and sustained a depressed skull fracture, broken bones in both hands and other injuries.Reinfurt was convicted of the following charges:Assault in the First DegreeAttempted Assault in the First DegreeCriminal Possession of a Weapon in the Third DegreeUnlawful Imprisonment in the First DegreeUnlawful Imprisonment in the Second DegreeDuring the trial, Reinfurt claimed the assault was justified because the victim allegedly swung a board at his bicep. The jury rejected the self-defense claim.

Heat stroke and heat exhaustion: What to know to stay safe

Published Fri, 01 Nov 2024 18:35:24 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — With the heat on everyone's mind, Dr. Matthew Brennan, a family medicine physician, said the most important thing you can do is hydrate. “Water, particularly avoiding anything with caffeine in it, anything with alcohol," he said. "Iced coffee, iced tea may sound like a good tasty drink on a hot day but ultimately that leads to relative dehydration in the long run.”   Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! If you can't avoid the heat altogether, Brennan said limiting your time outside and knowing the signs of heat stroke and heat exhaustion can be key to keeping you safe on a hot day. Some of those signs include excessive sweating, dizziness, confusion, cramps, or headaches. Brennan said heat stroke can be more dangerous. “When we start going into heat stroke, that’s the ultimate time to call 911," he said. "When we talk about heat stroke, we talk about changes in your mental status, if someone see...

Police seek help to identify apartment burglar

Published Fri, 01 Nov 2024 18:35:24 GMT

ST. LOUIS – Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying and locating a man who stole from two apartments near Saint Louis University.According to Evita Caldwell, a police spokeswoman, the incidents occurred between June 27-29 at the PW Shoe Loft Apartments, located in the Grand Center neighborhood just north of the SLU campus.Police claim the man stole video gaming systems, keys, and assorted gaming equipment.He’s described as a Black man, bald, standing 5’10” to 6’2” tall, and weighing between 200 and 230 pounds.Anyone with information on the case is asked to call CrimeStoppers at 866-371-TIPS.Courtesy: St. Louis Metropolitan Police DepartmentCourtesy: St. Louis Metropolitan Police DepartmentCourtesy: St. Louis Metropolitan Police DepartmentCourtesy: St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department

Woman reported missing from Glen Carbon, Illinois

Published Fri, 01 Nov 2024 18:35:24 GMT

GLEN CARBON, Ill. - The Madison County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help with finding a woman missing out of Glen Carbon, Illinois. Holly Soulder, 32, went missing Wednesday evening. Authorities say Soulder left home without her cell phone and might be dealing with a medical issue. According to the sheriff's office, Soulder might be driving an aqua-colored, four-door 2009 Toyota Camry with Illinois license plate DE26738. What is causing the mysterious St. Louis County hum? The sheriff's office says Soulder has brown hair with a shaved head. She is described as six feet tall and 135 pounds. She was last seen wearing a blue dress.If you have information on Soulder's whereabouts, contact the Madison County Sheriff's Office at 618-692-4433 or an anonymous tip line at 618-296-3000.

RTD’s L-Line in Five Points will close for three weeks for track replacement work

Published Fri, 01 Nov 2024 18:35:24 GMT

The Regional Transportation District’s L-Line train won’t operate for most of July to allow maintenance crews to repair a section of track along the Five Points light-rail spur.The L-Line won’t operate Sunday because of the monthly ¡Viva! Streets event, in which Broadway and Welton Street are closed to vehicle traffic to make room for bicyclists and pedestrians. And then a 21-day closure to allow for track maintenance begins Monday, RTD says, with the L-Line scheduled to reopen July 31.RTD recommends riders take the Route 43 bus, which travels parallel to the L-Line on California and Stout streets through part of Five Points.The L-Line, part of RTD’s first section of light-rail to open nearly 30 years ago, terminates at 30th and Downing streets on the north and travels south into Denver’s Central Business District, overlapping with the E and H lines on the downtown loop. The focus of the work is at 30th and Welton.Related ArticlesTransportation | ...