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‘Leadership genius’: Texas A&M coach Buzz Williams’ high praise for Gophers’ P.J. Fleck

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:53:24 GMT

P.J. Fleck wasn’t the only head coach at Gophers football practice at Huntington Bank Stadium on April 11. Texas A&M men’s basketball coach Buzz Williams was watching along the sideline.It wasn’t as random as it might seem.Fleck and Williams became friends in 2014 and have been alternating visits to each other over the past decade. Fleck was coaching at Western Michigan when Williams traveled to Kalamazoo; Williams was leading Virginia Tech when Fleck and wife Heather traveled to Blacksburg.It’s easy to see how they get along.Fleck is known for his boundless energy, and that trait is how Brent Williams got his nickname. Both coaches embrace quirky catchphrases and slogans to drive home their points. Both have their players write hand-written letters to say thanks or give encouragement to others. Both have non-profit organizations helping children in need.Both — and this is key — show a desire to learn and pass on knowledge gained, whether that is how to more efficiently run a co...

Spring turkey season begins on May 1

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:53:24 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Spring turkey season kicks off on May 1 in all counties north of the Bronx-Westchester County boundary and in Suffolk County on Long Island. A new change that went into effect last fall allows shot sizes as small as Number 9 for turkey hunting. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! "Opening a spring turkey season on Long Island is a success story for wildlife conservation," Commissioner Basil Seggos said. “After their translocation to Long Island in the 1990s, turkey numbers in Suffolk County increased to a level where these birds can now be responsibly and sustainably harvested through recreational hunting. DEC encourages turkey hunters throughout the state to act responsibly, follow regulations, and adhere to the cardinal hunting safety rules for a safe and enjoyable season."All hunters must be aware of the following details provided by the DEC:Hunting is permitted in most areas of the state, except for...

Rivers Casino & Resort names new general manager

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:53:24 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Joe Lodise is the new general manager of Rivers Casino & Resort in Schenectady. He is scheduled to take over on April 24, pending approval by the New York State Gaming Commission. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Before he started working in the gaming and hospitality industry, Lodise worked for the Vanguard Group for over a decade in various financial services roles. He joined Caesars Entertainment in 2007 as operations manager at Harrah's Resort in Atlantic City and was later promoted to vice president of finance. Lodise then relocated to Mississippi to become assistant general manager and vice president of finance at Horseshoe Tunica near Memphis, Tennessee. He was ultimately promoted to senior vice president and general manager of the property. CMH Auxiliary ‘pink ladies’ donate $40k to hospital “We’re thrilled to welcome Joe to the Rush Street Gaming family and Rivers Casino & Re...

Schenectady man pleads guilty to sexually exploiting minors

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:53:24 GMT

SYRACUSE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Schenectady man has pleaded guilty to one count of sexual exploitation of a child and one count of possession of child pornography. Jordan Valle, 26, admitted he pretended to be an online hacker and threatened to delete or take over the social media accounts of multiple minor females if they did not send him sexually explicit material. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Valle obtained sexually explicit materials from several children. Valle will be sentenced on August 17 and faces a minimum sentence of 15 years and up to 30 years in prison for the sexual exploitation of a child. He also faces up to 20 years for possessing child pornography.Following his prison term, Valle will be required to serve five years and up to a life term on supervised release and will be registered as a sex offender. He also has to forget the devices used to commit the offenses and pay restitution to the victims.

Saratoga Springs K9 celebrates 4th birthday

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:53:24 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) — K-9 Vas, a police dog with the Saratoga Springs Police Department, celebrated his fourth birthday on Thursday. The department wished him well in a Facebook post. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! "K-9 Vas and our other SSPD K-9s are a valuable asset to our agency and play an integral role in keeping our community safe," noted a city police spokesperson. K-9 Vas was born overseas in Hungary. He was originally purchased by the Onondaga County Sheriff's Office, which trained him in patrol tactics, tracking, and narcotics detection. Mohawk Hudson Humane Society hosting Pride Paw-rade Now, he can be seen around Saratoga Springs with his handler, Officer Arpei. Together, the duo helps track down criminals and sniff out drugs. The community was quick to join in on Thursday's celebration. "Happy birthday Officer Vas," wrote one Facebooker. "Tell your partner you deserve a big steak."

Drop off unwanted paint at the Honest Weight Food Co-op

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:53:24 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Are you looking for a place to drop off unwanted paint that might be taking up space in your storage areas? Bring them to the Honest Weight Food Co-op at 100 Watervliet Avenue on April 23 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and be rid of them for free! Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Paint must be in original, non-leaking, labeled containers. Accepted paints and products include oil-based, acrylic, latex, stains, shellacs, lacquers, sealers, varnishes, and urethanes. Paints and products not accepted are spray paints, paint thinners, solvents, cleaning agents, adhesives, roof patches, and drywall mud.One-gallon, five gallons, and sample sizes are accepted and individuals can bring unlimited amounts. Everyone who drops off paint will also receive a $5 coupon at the co-op. Signup is not required but encouraged.

'My life changed forever' : Widow of fallen Hermann officer reflects on grief, support

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:53:24 GMT

HERMANN, Mo. - The wife of a fallen Hermann officer said her "life changed forever" in a recent letter expressing her grief, but gratitude for sustained support more than a month removed from tragedy. Officers Mason Griffith and Adam Sullentrup were at Casey’s gas station in Hermann on March 12 when they tried to take a man wanted on outstanding warrants into custody. Both officers were shot. Griffith died in the shooting, and Sullentrup is recovering from critical injuries. Top Story: Missing Texas teens sold for sex in Missouri Griffith leaves behind his wife Jennifer and their two children. Jennifer shared a sincere public message on her Facebook account Friday morning. She explained that she was listening to scanner traffic the night of her husband's death knowing he was about to respond to Casey's and worried after hearing the call of "officers down" around 9 p.m. Jennifer noted there have been many challenges in coping with the loss of her husband. She also used the letter ...

Vehicle owner fatally stabs would-be catalytic converter thief in South El Monte: Sheriff's Department

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:53:24 GMT

A man was stabbed to death while allegedly trying to steal a catalytic converter from a parked car in South El Monte early Friday morning.The man, believed to be between 45 and 50 years old, was stabbed in the chest a few minutes after 2:30 a.m. and declared dead at the scene in the 11200 block of Thienes Avenue, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said in a news release. Investigators believe the unidentified man and two others were trying to steal car parts from a vehicle parked in a driveway when a knife-wielding resident of the home came outside and confronted the alleged thieves. That resident told deputies that he had been awoken by a commotion and saw the men trying to steal his catalytic converter, leading to one of the thieves being stabbed multiple times.The alleged assailant is "being detained for further questioning," the release added, though officials said he is not being arrested at this point.The other two alleged thieves, meanwhile, were last seen fleeing ea...

The Festive Art of Coachella

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 15:53:24 GMT

The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival is famous for augmenting the music with an ambitious program of art installations by international artists, designers and collectives.The newly-commissioned, sculptural works by Kumkum Fernando, Vincent Leroy, Güvenç Özel, and Maggie West lend color, light and alternate perspectives to the charged atmosphere and act as fresh, colorful and architectural beacons that transform the iconic Coachella site throughout the day and night.From totemic figures that rise across the expanse of the Empire Polo Field to playful, floating mobiles and photographic-based installations and digital interventions, the massive installations by a selected roster of creative talent complement structures like Spectra, the seven-floor architecturally-inspired pavilion, Robert Bose’s quarter-mile long kinetic Balloon Chain, and Don Kennell’s Mustang.                   &nb...

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