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PHOTOS: Texas holiday drone show breaks 2 Guinness World Records

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:24 GMT

NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas (KXAN) -- When you think of holiday light shows, you probably don't typically think of hundreds of drones flying around, but that's exactly what one Texas company had in mind to ring in the season. Its show even broke records. Sky Elements, a drone show company based in North Richland Hills, Texas, a suburb of the Dallas-Fort Worth area, achieved two Guinness World Records on Sunday at their holiday drone show: Largest Fictional Character made with multi-rotors or drones Largest Aerial Image made with multi-rotors or drones Austinites get ‘Rickrolled’ during drone light show in downtown Austin The event, held at Birdville FAAC’s football stadium on Dec. 17, displayed 1,499 that took various holiday-related shapes, including Santa, a candy canes scene, a nutcracker, an elf, a Christmas tree and more. Sky Elements Drones Breaks Two Guinness World Records in North Richland Hills on Sunday, December 17th (Courtesy: Sky Elements Drones)Sky Elements Drones Br...

Boil water advisory after water interruption in Schaghticoke

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:24 GMT

SCHAGHTICOKE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Town of Schaghticoke Water Department is replacing a leaking water main valve, which will interrupt water service for residents of Pleasantdale while the repairs are made. The repairs are expected to last until 4 p.m. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! According to the Town of Schaghticoke, once service is restored, residents can expect discolored water which will clear after running your faucet. A boil water advisory will be issued once water is restored and will be in place for the next 48 hours.Residents with questions or concerns can call Shawn Cross, the Town of Schaghticoke Water Department Operator, at (518) 461-3350.

Nelson Patino sentenced to decades in prison for murdering wife and son, injuring second son

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:24 GMT

SCHENECTADY N.Y. (NEWS10) - Nelson Patino was sentenced Tuesday for killing his wife and son and injuring his other son. It happened two years ago in Duanesburg. In October, Patino was found guilty of six charges. The jury handed down the verdict following a day-long deliberation.The judge sentenced Patino on the first count of murder to life in prison without parole. For charges 2 and 3, which were also murder charges, he was sentenced to 25 years to life for each count. He was sentenced to 25 years for an attempted murder charge and seven years for two assault charges. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! The charges of 25 to life will run consecutively and concurrent with the life in prison sentence. The rest of the prison time handed down will run concurrently with the sentencing for the murder charges.The jury took about a day to deliberate, asking multiple questions about the definition of intent, which was key in this case. Throughout...

Schenectady County to host blood drive in January

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:24 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A blood drive will be held at the Hon. Karen B. Johnson Library on January 18. The American Red Cross seeks all blood types but highlights the need for donors with types O negative, A negative, and B negative. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! “As we observe National Blood Donor Month in January, it’s crucial to recognize the ongoing need for blood donations that save lives,” said Schenectady County Legislator Michelle Ostrelich, Chair of the Health, Housing & Human Services Committee. “This time of year, supplies often run low, making our blood drive essential in supporting the American Red Cross and ensuring a steady and sufficient blood supply for those in need.”The blood drive will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Appointments are required and can be scheduled on the Red Cross website.

Uncommon Grounds opening new location in Delmar

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:24 GMT

DELMAR, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Uncommon Grounds, a shop specializing in coffee, bagels, lunches and desserts, is opening up its fifth location in Delmar. Debbie Murray, the general manager of Delaware Plaza, confirmed the news to NEWS10. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Uncommon Grounds will be taking over the former Bruegger's Bagels space in Delaware Plaza. The bagel spot closed at the end of November after the shop's lease was not renewed, said Bruegger’s.Murray said Uncommon Grounds signed a 10-year lease for that space in the plaza. The space will be going through some renovations and will be opening in the next few months. Malta bakery closing its doors after 8 months According to Murray, Uncommon Grounds approached the plaza over the summer about opening up a new location in Delmar. With Bruegger's lease coming up, she thought Uncommon has more of a local feel."I think it will be a real boost to our shopping center and our community,"...

Flood warnings in effect in Washington County

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:24 GMT

FORT EDWARD, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Heavy rain from a coastal storm battered much of the Northeast on Monday, causing flooding and road washouts. As the impacts of the storm can still be seen through parts of Washington County, residents are being asked to be mindful of road conditions and areas that may still be closed due to flooding. Get the latest news, weather, sports and more delivered right to your inbox! Flood warnings in effect are:Mettawee River at GranvilleFlood warning remains in effect until this evening due to minor floodingWidespread flooding of fields along the river. Water on Upper Turnpike Road and Gray Lane.The river is expected to fall below flood stage this afternoon and continue falling to 5.5 feet Thursday evening. The flood stage is 7.0 feet.Hudson River at Ford EdwardFlood warning remains in effect until late Wednesday afternoonModerate flood stage. Water floods River Road in Northumberland and reaches camps in Lake Luzerne. It may also result in flooding in Sti...

For Venezuelans, hallacas are a nostalgic taste of home

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:24 GMT

By Christina Morales, The New York TimesIn 2015, the first year Héctor Arguinzones celebrated Christmas in the United States, he longed to share his mother’s hallacas with his wife, Niurka Meléndez, and their son, Samuel.Hallacas, similar to tamales, are a signature dish of the holiday in Venezuela, where he and his family had emigrated from, but the only ones he could find in America were made with ketchup. So he spent the next couple of years learning how to replicate his mother’s recipe, taking cooking classes and having her decipher her vague measurements over long-distance calls until he finally nailed the filling.For Venezuelans at home and living in the United States, hallacas are a Christmas staple. Families spend several days making and assembling them, stuffing the guiso — the stewlike filling made from chicken, pork and beef and stained deep red from annatto — into corn masa. The hallacas look like presents when they’re wrapped in banana leaves and tied with cotton ...

Moldova’s ruling party offered an olive branch

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:24 GMT

The leader of the autonomous region of Gagauzia in Moldova has offered an olive branch to the country’s ruling party.Speaking in Brussels, Yevgenia Gutsul (pictured above) made no attempt to disguise her bitter dispute with the central authorities, including the country's president Maia Sandu.But she pointedly stressed her desire to "reach out" and find a peaceful resolution to the current differences between the two sides.In what was a clear bid to defuse rising tensions, she said: “I want us to have good relations with the central government. We are always ready for compromise, to sit at the table and find common points of interest. That is my objective.”Her visit to Brussels is timely as Moldova was told last week the EU will open accession talks with the central European country.Gutsul was earlier this year elected head of the ATU Gagauzia, an autonomous region in the south of the country with a population of 160,000.She was elected governor of the region, securing well ove...

Motorist wounded in shooting on 10 Freeway in East Los Angeles

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:24 GMT

A shooting on the 10 Freeway left a motorist in the hospital and prompted officials to temporarily close a portion of the freeway near the 710 Interchange in East Los Angeles Tuesday morning.A caller reported the shooting on the eastbound side of the freeway near Soto Street shortly before 5 a.m., a CHP spokesperson confirmed. One patient was transported to a local hospital in unknown condition, the spokesperson said.A SigAlert was issued around 5:45 a.m. to close all eastbound lanes at Soto Street for police activity, the CHP stated on its traffic incident log. First of 2 storms brings rain to Southern California; flood watches issued The SigAlert was canceled around 8:30 a.m. when officials reopened all lanes, the CHP tweeted.A white Toyota Camry believed to be involved in the incident was towed from the scene. Check back for updates on this developing story.

Woodland Hills man admits to stalking 2 exes

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:12:24 GMT

A Woodland Hills man pleaded guilty on Friday to stalking two former girlfriends.Derrick Toole, 59, admitted to two felony stalking charges, the Ventura County District Attorney's Office said in a news release. He also admitted the stalking was carried out in a way that "indicated planning, sophistication, or professionalism."Despite being subject to a temporary restraining order from a former girlfriend in 2019, Toole stalked her and another ex girlfriend in 2020 and 2021."After receiving the TRO, Toole continued to contact the victim by calling, texting, and showing up at her home unannounced," prosecutors said. "He would show up at her new address uninvited, damaged her home door locks so they would not work, vandalized her vehicle, and placed a tracking device in her vehicle."Toole dated his second victim for a few months while authorities were investigating the first case. He was ultimately arrested in July 2021.The second woman found GPS trackers in her glove compartment and o...