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Knox tavern permanently closing its doors

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:59:54 GMT

KNOX, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Joe’s Township Tavern, located at 1412 Township Road in Knox, is permanently closing. The announcement was made in a Facebook post on September 18. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! "We are sad to announce that as of September 30, the tavern will be permanently closing," read the post. "With Nadia’s health concerns, it is too much stress to keep the tavern open."The tavern is owned by Joe Conklin and Nadia Raza. Raza used to own the Pakistani restaurant Curry Patta in Altamont before it closed to relocate in November 2022. Farm-to-table restaurant, Coray Kitchen, opening in Delmar "We are hoping to open Curry Patta in the future at some point and Nadia is actively searching for a location," said the post.Joe's Township Tavern opened for business in December 2022. For the last few nights, the restaurant will be serving Pakistani cuisine.

Schenectady man arrested for 2022 shooting in Albany

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:59:54 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Schenectady man has been arrested following an investigation into a 2022 shooting that took place in Albany, according to the Albany Police Department. Felipe Ermolenko, 22, is facing multiple charges. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! On September 2, 2022 at 12 a.m., police responded to the area of Manning Boulevard and Lark Drive following reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers discovered evidence of gunfire and a 23-year-old woman who had sustained a gunshot wound to her back. The victim was tended to by emergency medical personnel on the scene before being transported to Albany Medical Center with non-life threatening injuries. The police investigation determined that Ermolenko reportedly fired multiple rounds from a 9mm handgun at the victim's car. Albany Police investigate series of Lark St. incidents Ermolenko was arrested on September 27 and was charged with second-degree attempted m...

Lake Luzerne library closed for now, two-thirds of staff out

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:59:54 GMT

LAKE LUZERNE, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Rockwell Falls Public Library has closed to the public of Lake Luzerne, effective this week. The decision comes following the departure of many members of library staff - and is the latest chapter in a long and hard year for the small library. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The library announced on Wednesday that it would remain closed until further notice, after losing two-thirds of its staff. Those out of the library include its director, Courtney Kier, who in May spoke out against a discussion on banning books at the library. Kier was accused of selecting books for circulation that promoted a "specific agenda" by an unnamed member of the library board.In an announcement on the library website, the library stated that no fines or late fees would be imposed on materials during the closure. Patrons with items out are asked to only return items they checked out from Rockwell Falls Public Library, r...

Five men arrested as part of a multi-state theft ring in central Illinois

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:59:54 GMT

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. (WMBD) -- The Bloomington Police Department arrested five men for their alleged involvement in a multi-state auto theft ring last Friday.According to Bloomington Public Information Officer Bryce Janssen, the five Texas men were all charged in McLean County Circuit Court with seven counts of possession of a stolen motor vehicle worth more than $25,000.The five men were:Carlos Guzman-Toledo, 48.Anthony Gomez-Gomez, 34.Henry Gomez-Gomez, 41.Jesus Arriaga, 36.Geovany Alvarez, 21.Bloomington police were notified that an auto-theft ring that was operating out of several states, including Texas and Wisconsin, was currently in the area. They were allegedly using social media to sell stolen cars, Janssen said.On Sept. 22, Bloomington officers executed a search warrant in Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Bloomington, located at 1 Lyon Court, at approximately 1:45 a.m. One of the men was arrested in his room, while the other four were arrested either outside the building or in a ho...

Six Flags unveils 'Rookie Racer': a kid-friendly coaster

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:59:54 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- Tim Ezell takes on the new roller coaster "Rookie Racer" at Six Flags. It offers the appearance of a big, intense coaster while maintaining a kid-friendly appeal that young riders are sure to enjoy. The top speed is 27 mph. The coaster features exciting elements like climbs, dips, S curves, and even a horizontal loop, all designed with kids in mind. It provides plenty of fun without being overly intense. The Rookie Racer is tailored for kids measuring over 36 inches in height. Additionally, there's the option to run it for a single lap, which is particularly useful when there's a long line. However, most riders get the chance to experience it twice, adding to the enjoyment. Riders often come in, thinking their ride is over, only to be thrilled by a second round. 

How would a government shutdown impact Coloradans?

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:59:54 GMT

On Sunday morning, many of services of the federal government could be disrupted for the first time since December 2018. In a fight over spending priorities for the next fiscal year, Congress has yet been able to pass a bill to fund the government.During the previous shutdown, garbage overwhelmed national parks, the aviation system was strained, the state’s domestic violence and sexual assault organizations worried about funding and federal employees found themselves furloughed and filing unemployment claims.The deadline for President Joe Biden to sign a bill to avoid a shutdown is midnight on Saturday.If a spending bill isn’t passed, the potential fallout in Colorado includes:• Some federal employees will be furloughed, while others in services deemed essential such as the military, federal law enforcement and the Transportation Security Administration will work without pay.• Airport travelers could face longer TSA wait times if fewer unpaid employees clock into work.• ...

National parks, and those who count on them, brace for possible shutdown

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:59:54 GMT

PHOENIX — It’s wedding season at Acadia National Park in Maine, and Tabitha Brown can barely keep up with the demand for her “luxury picnics” — Champagne and charcuterie served seaside.The fall rush around Acadia helps workers survive winter’s lean months. But that’s all at risk if a government shutdown forces America’s national parks and monuments to lock their gates, scuttling millions of vacations and school trips and costing tourist towns from the Everglades to Yellowstone to Death Valley an estimated $70 million a day.“I don’t know what anybody would do,” said Brown, who holds 90% of her picnics inside Acadia. “If the park shuts down, nobody wants to come. It would be tragic.”It would also be the fourth time in a decade. Business owners and workers say that recurrent shutdowns have become a new kind of disaster alongside the floods, wildfires and hurricanes that come with living at the doorstep of a natural wonder.“I’m getting to the point where it’s just part of the busi...

Former Adams County sheriff, top officials accused of falsifying state-mandated training records

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:59:54 GMT

Three former executive staff members of the Adams County Sheriff’s Office have been charged with forgery and conspiracy in a scheme to falsify records for state-mandated training they did not complete, state Attorney General Phil Weiser’s office announced Thursday.The attorney general’s office accused former Adams County Sheriff Richard Reigenborn, former Undersheriff Thomas McLallen and former Division Chief Michael Bethel of signing training rosters for classes they did not attend and submitting training certificates to Colorado Peace Officer Standards and Training “an attempt to count these fictitious trainings towards their 2021 mandatory annual training hours,” according to a news release.Bethel also allegedly used McLallen’s online account password to complete training for McLallen on his account.A letter an Adams County sheriff’s commander sent to the state’s standards and training agency stated the three officials conducted thi...

Slaying of California deputy reignites death penalty debate

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:59:54 GMT

LOS ANGELES - The debate over capital punishment in California has resurfaced with the family of slain Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Deputy Ryan Clinkunbroomer incensed by District Attorney George Gascón's decision not to seek the death penalty for the alleged killer.“I don’t feel [Gascón] felt my son's life was worth anything,” Kim Clinkumbroomer, his mother, told KTLA's Rich Chambers on Wednesday. “You're telling me that this individual’s life is more important than my son’s.”“He’s just making us feel like we’re nobody, and we’re not important enough and Ryan’s life wasn’t important enough,” said Brittany Lindsey, Clinkunbroomer’s fiancée.Ryan Clinkunbroomer, Brittany LindseyProsecutors say Kevin Salazar, 29, fatally shot Clinkunbroomer with a .22 revolver on Sept. 16 as the deputy was stopped at a red light in his patrol vehicle near the Palmdale Sheriff's Station.Salazar, whose family says suffers from mental health issues, was arrested two days later after a standoff at his...

Taco Bell's Nacho Sauce goes vegan

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 03:59:54 GMT

Another popular Taco Bell item is going vegan.Beginning on Oct. 12, customers can have a side of vegan nacho cheese dip to accompany an order of nacho fries, which return to menus nationwide on Thursday for the 10th time. The sauce, which consists of a soy and chickpea base to replace the dairy components found in the traditional sauce, will also have a nationwide release.Beginning on Oct. 12, customers can have a side of vegan nacho cheese dip to accompany an order of nacho fries, which return to menus nationwide on Thursday. (Taco Bell) Taco Bell, other food chains could move to digital-only sales: CFO Nacho Fries with Vegan Nacho Sauce is Taco Bell's first vegan menu item to have a national release, a news release said.The national release of the Vegan Nacho Sauce comes after select customers were able to try it when it debuted on the Vegan Crunchwrap in June. Vegan Taco Bell fans responded positively to the sauce, according to company officials. Taco Bell offering month of ...