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After welcoming second son, Carlos Correa returns to the Twins to ready for season

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:41:39 GMT

Carlos Correa worked out every day he was in Houston. He hit in the batting cage, too, doing his best to stick to his routine. Well, except for one key part: sleeping.The shortstop, who welcomed his second son, Kenzo, last week with his wife, Daniella, hasn’t gotten much rest over the past few days. But that’s OK.“I was getting maybe two hours of sleep,” he said. “The baby’s waking up and then the other one would wake up so then I would take care of one, I would take care of the other, but it was fun. I enjoyed every second of it.”Correa returned to camp Tuesday morning ahead of the Twins’ 2-2 tie against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Hammond Stadium, ready to get back to work. He expects to play on Friday and then again on Sunday as he ramps back up.While Correa has now returned to camp, he’s not expecting to play for Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic, should it advance to the next round. And though Puerto Rico is set for a critical matchup in Miami on Wednesday against t...

Where to celebrate Maple Weekend around the Capital Region

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:41:39 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Starting on March 18, maple producers across New York will open their doors to provide the public with an inside look at how maple syrup and maple products are made. The 27th annual Maple Weekend spans two weekends, March 18-19 and March 25-26. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Most locations will offer free tours and samples, and some may offer pancake breakfasts for a fee. Check below for participating locations near you!Albany CountyBittersweet Maple - 44 Schanz Lane, Berne, NY, 12023Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on March 18-19, and 25-26. Offers family-friendly tours and free samples! Crosstown Maple - 533 Blodgett Hill Road, Ravena, NY, 12143Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on March 18-19, and 25-26.Mountain Wind Farms - 12 Williamson Road, Berne, NY, 12023Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on March 18-19, and 25-26. Where to go, what to taste at Thurman Maple Days Columbia CountyMaple Leaf Sugaring - 93 Dupier Rd, Ghe...

LIVE: Biden to sign executive order to increase background checks

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:41:39 GMT

(NewsNation) — President Joe Biden is expected to sign an executive order Tuesday while in Monterey Park, California, that senior administration officials say aims to increase the number of background checks before gun purchases.The Biden administration says with the executive order, the president is directing the attorney general to push the U.S. as close to universal background checks as possible without additional legislation by clarifying the statutory definition of who is “engaged in the business” of dealing guns.The executive order also moves to improve public awareness and encourage the effective use of “red flag” laws. According to the Biden administration, 19 states and the District of Columbia have enacted “red flag” laws that allow trusted community members to petition a court to determine whether someone is dangerous and then remove their access to firearms for a certain amount of time. Biden announces nuclear-powered submarines for Australia Biden is slated to announc...

Snow closes Aviation Mall until Wednesday

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:41:39 GMT

QUEENSBURY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - The Aviation Mall at large was closed on Tuesday, as the Queensbury area got hit by an expected 8-to-16 inches of snowfall. The mall announced the one-day closure on Facebook. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! While that closure affects stores that only have interior entrances, the mall noted that some anchor stores may still be open. Those include Target, Planet Fitness, Regal Cinemas, Dick's Sporting Goods, Olly's Bargain Outlet, and JC Penney.As of Tuesday afternoon, the mall Regal location listed movie tickets for showings as late as 7:30 p.m. Planet Fitness was listed as open 24 hours as normal, with a low crowd meter on its mobile app. Dick's Sporting Goods and Target were both listed to maintain their regular hours - 9 and 10 p.m., respectively. Glens Falls getting sewer work this week The Aviation Mall will reopen for regular business at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 15.

Be a part of Albany's largest snowball fight!

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:41:39 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The power may be out, the snow may be heavy and some roads might be closed but the people of Albany are making the best of it. A community snowball fight scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on March 14, is looking to be the largest snowball fight in Albany history. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Grab you friends, your mittens and your best throwing partner to join in on the fun. Meet at the Moses Statue in Washington Park at 5:30 p.m. to partake in a huge but friendly snowball fight.

Glens Falls getting sewer work this week

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:41:39 GMT

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - The city of Glens Falls is getting some sewer work done this week. As snowfall slows traffic on Tuesday, a contractor is busy at work on some trafficked city roads in Ward 3, which includes Crandall Park and parts of Sanford Street and upper Glen Street. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Running from Monday, March 13, to Friday, March 17, sewer cleaning and inspection will run on Webster Avenue, starting at its intersection with Edison Road and running as far as Bay Road. The work is expected to wrap up by 4 p.m. Friday.“Sewer cleaning is performed with a high-pressure, high-volume water jetting machine,” said Bill Norton, Superintendent of the Glens Falls Water and Sewer Department. “And, to prevent the slight possibility of water being forced out of the pipes as the result of air pressure through the lines, please keep all toilet lids closed when crews are working on Webster Avenue."That's o...

Best restaurants in Valatie/Kinderhook, according to Yelp

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:41:39 GMT

VALATIE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- If you’re looking for a place to get some great food in Columbia County, you have quite a few options. These are the best restaurants in Valatie and Kinderhook, according to Yelp. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! 10. Valatie Bar & GrillYou can view the menu on the Valatie Bar & Grill website.Rated 3.5 out of 5 (27 reviews)Price: $$Address: 3011 Main Street in ValatieTop review: “Ordered take out twice recently. Hands down the best burger I've ever had anywhere ever! And the fries are amazing too.  So much more than just burgers and fries, though. New fave!!!" -- Steve K.9. DyadYou can view the menu on the Dyad website.Rated 5 out of 5 (27 reviews)Price: $$Address: 16 Hudson Street in KinderhookTop review: "I have procrastinated about writing a review for this gem, my motive purely selfish! This cute little restaurant has the best handcrafted comfort food around that's always delicious, w...

Albany County looks to extend liquor and wine store hours during the holiday season

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:41:39 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Albany County Legislature is considering extending the hours of operation for wine and liquor stores during the holiday season in Albany County. The county currently allows wine and liquor stores to be open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Surrounding counties allow wine and liquor stores to be open from 8 a.m. to midnight. According to legislation introduced on March 13, Albany County is requesting that wine and liquor stores are open from 8 a.m. to 11 p.m. starting November 15 to January 7 each year. Majority Leader Dennis Feeney, sponsor of the legislation comments, “This proposal will benefit both the public and local businesses, as it allows for businesses to stay open additional hours during one of their busiest seasons." The legislature will discuss this request further in the Law Committee scheduled March 29.

Daughter roasts Alton dad in sweet and funny obit

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:41:39 GMT

ALTON, Ill. -- An obituary roasting an Alton man is getting a lot of positive attention online. Kenne Pluhar, 62, passed away on his birthday, March 2, 2023. His daughter, Halliea Milner, took 45 minutes to write a very honest, touching, and hilarious memorial for her father. Many people on Reddit say they wish more obituaries were like this.Milner begins the obituary with this line:"Kenne died in ICU at St Anthony’s after losing a battle with sepsis - at the age of 62, after 50 years of crap-starting with everyone and everything he could find to fight in Alton, IL, this hard as nails, redneck, SOB finally found something meaner and more stubborn than himself." Trending: Cardinals to hold $3.14 flash sale today The full obituary is posted below. It ran in the Alton Telegraph on Monday, and a picture of it was also shared to the "Funny" sub-reddit. The post generated thousands of likes and comments. Many readers shared the same sentiment, "I fully enjoyed reading this beginning to ...

Scratchers player wins $50,000 in south St. Louis County

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:41:39 GMT

AFFTON, Mo. -- A Missouri Lottery player won $50,000 after purchasing a scratchers ticket in south St. Louis County. The $1,000,000 Money Multiplier ticket was purchased at the 7-Eleven on Union Road. The player claimed the prize at the regional office.There are three more $50,000 prizes and two million dollar prizes remaining in this game. It costs $10 to play and the odds of winning anything, including $10, are around 1 in 3.27.