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Pro-Palestinian demonstrators hold rallies across NYC on 'Day of Protest'

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:19:00 GMT

NEW YORK (WPIX) – Thousands of pro-Palestinian demonstrators gathered in Times Square Friday after the former leader of Hamas called for Muslims to rally in support of the militant group as its war with Israel entered its seventh day.Khaled Meshaal, who led Hamas until 2017, called for mass protests around the world in a recorded statement sent to Reuters.“[We must] head to the squares and streets of the Arab and Islamic world on Friday,” Meshaal said.He went on to say, in part, “To all scholars who teach jihad for the sake of God and who preach the fighters and martyrs, to all who teach and learn, this is a moment of application [of theories], so that words are not just words.”Earlier on Friday, a "CUNY rally and march for Palestine" was held at Baruch College. Protesters then marched to Times Square to join the "International Day of Action for Palestine." The NYPD increased security in the city due to the protests. There are no credibl...

From 90s to 40s as windy cold front clears out

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:19:00 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- A cold front continues to move through Central Texas bringing gusty winds and a quick drop in humidity. This front will help to clear the skies and knock down temperatures from the highs in the 90s that some felt on Friday!Tonight will go from partly cloudy to mostly clear as the drier air blows in. Winds out of the northwest and then north will range from 10-20 mph, but may be briefly gusty.Overnight lows drop down into the upper 50s in Austin by the time you wake up to start your weekend.Tonight's forecastThe weather for the Annular or Partial Solar Eclipse on Saturday still looks great. Some early clouds should clear allowing for a mostly sunny sky from late morning through early afternoon as the eclipse gets going. Remember, for most of us we'll see a partial solar eclipse, but for parts of the western Hill Country or south toward San Antonio you'll see the Annular Eclipse or "ring of fire" around the moon. There will be more morning clouds southwest of us that ...

Firefighters to host open house in Saratoga Springs

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:19:00 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Local firefighters are hosting a Fire Prevention Open House on Saturday, October 14. The event will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Saratoga Springs Fire Department Station 1 at 60 Lake Avenue. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! During the open house, attendees can learn important fire safety techniques. There will be demonstrations, including vehicle extrication and the many uses of ladder trucks. There will be a bounce house for children. Food and snacks will be provided.Any questions can be directed to Firefighter Jonah Sadowski at [email protected]. The event is made available by the Saratoga Springs Professional Firefighters I.A.F.F. Local 343 and the Saratoga Springs Fire Department.

WTEN celebrates 70th anniversary

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:19:00 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Television station WTEN is celebrating a milestone. It was 70 years ago on October 14, 1953, that WTEN went on the air for the first time.But it wasn't called WTEN at the time and it wasn't channel 10. Hudson Valley Broadcasting owned what was then WROW radio and WROW channel 41. It was run out of a former home for retired nuns in North Greenbush. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! "The building belonged to St. Joseph's church in the 1870s," said Jim Greenfield, North Greenbush historian. The building was located next to a farm on Glenmore Road. The "nunnery", as it was called burned down in 1966, the same year the station moved to Northern Blvd. in Albany.WROW channel 41 was a UHF station, meaning it broadcasted over a low-frequency signal. Not many television sets at the time could tune in to the station, even with an antenna. WROW was losing money fast and heading toward bankruptcy. Harry Goldberg, the o...

Upcoming off-ramp closure announced in Rensselaer

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:19:00 GMT

RENSSELAER, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Department of Transportation announced an upcoming closure of the off-ramp from the eastbound Dunn Memorial Bridge that leads to Broadway in Rensselaer. The road will be closed for repaving on October 16 from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Motorists will be able to follow the posted detour, which will send them to the intersection of Broadway and Columbia Street. Drivers are encouraged to slow down and drive responsibly in work zones, following a reminder that fines for speeding are doubled in such areas. Check out NEWS10's traffic tracker. You can plan your route and see traffic delays in real-time!

Israeli war to impact American politics

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:19:00 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — This week on Empire State Weekly, Israel's war on Hamas is causing several impacts in New York. The Governor has pledged to increase security at places of worship as the war triggers reactions. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Grant Reeher, a Professor of Political Science at Syracuse University's Maxwell School, explained that the war sparked many reactions from both sides of the political spectrum in national politics. He believes the support from the Biden administration for Israel will cause division among the Democratic Party's pro-Palestinian contingent. "In the democratic party on its left wing, there has been increasingly in recent years, more criticism of the state of Israel and some of its policies, and support for Palestine and Palestinians and some of the efforts there to resist what Israel is doing."Also this week, Ryan McCall a lawyer with Tully Rinkey explained the hurdles prospective legal...

This St. Louis airport bar named best in the nation

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:19:00 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Lambert Airport is staying busy ahead of the peak holiday travel season. Those who arrive early enough before their flights might have the opportunity to enjoy an airport bar recently recognized as the nation's best.The highly-touted bar was one of several nominated for national spotlight through the USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards. A panel recently nominated bars from US airports of all sizes, though spots generally located in larger metros fared best. Missouri deer painted with ‘pet’ sign raises concern According to the USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards, Three Kings Public House at Lambert Airport was named the best US airport bar. Three Kings is located in Terminal II, which serves customers flying through Southwest Airlines. The Choice Awards praise Three Kings for serving "local beers and a selection of wine and spirits," in addition to offering "a menu of gourmet pub fare" and a "cozy atmosphere to rejuvenate weary travelers." Close ...

TKO: The Return of Yadi?

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:19:00 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- The Cardinals need to make some moves this off-season, but before the roster gets a makeover, the coaching staff could also get some new faces.  FOX 2 Sports Director Martin Kilcoyne says bringing back Yadier Molina might happen, and it makes sense. The two sides have talked about the idea of him joining the coaching staff, but it's not clear how far those talks have progressed. 

Panda Express has a new location in Ellisville

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:19:00 GMT

ELLISVILLE, Mo -- The ribbon-cutting ceremony will mark the grand opening of Ellisville's new Panda Express, located at 16301 Truman Road, Ellisville, MO 63011, on October 19 at 10:30 a.m. This restaurant will offer a variety of Panda's signature dishes, including favorites like Original Orange Chicken, Honey Walnut Shrimp, and Broccoli Beef.The new Panda Express in Ellisville features the innovative Panda Home store design, designed to adapt to changing times, accommodating the increasing trend of online orders and drive-thru service.In celebration of Panda's 40th anniversary, customers can indulge in the Apple Pie Roll, the restaurant's very first dessert offering. For a limited time, visitors can also savor the new Chili Crisp Shrimp dish.The restaurant's operating hours are from 10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. on Sunday through Thursday, with the drive-thru remaining open until 10 p.m. On Fridays and Saturdays, the restaurant opens at 10 a.m. and closes at 10 p.m., while the drive-thru is ...

Woman identified in fatal I-44 crash near Pacific

Published Sun, 16 Feb 2025 16:19:00 GMT

FRANKLIN COUNTY – Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to a crash on I-44 at mile marker 257 that turned out to be a fatal wreck on October 12 around 6:45 p.m. The crash led to major backups Thursday night.A semi truck driver was going westbound, partially on the shoulder of I-44, in his 2002 Western Star Conventional that evening. Sharon Rodgers, 55, was following behind him and hit the back of the truck in her 2013 Buick Lacrosse. Rodgers was pronounced dead at the scene by first responders.