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Mex Cocina reopens at a new location in Troy

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 21:08:56 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Mex Cocina has reopened after almost three years -- this time in a different location. The restaurant is located at 7 Broadway in Troy. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! In August 2020, owner Héctor González announced that the restaurant would be closing at 77 Congress Street and moving to Broadway. In October 2020, González opened a new restaurant, Taco Libre, in River Street Market in Troy.Mex Cocina has a limited menu for its soft opening for the first few weeks which includes Mexican Stew, Elote, Empanadas, chips, desserts, and some items for the pups. You can view the menu on the Mex Cocina Facebook page. Watervliet looking for Hudson Shores Park restaurant operator According to the Facebook page, Mex Cocina is open Monday through Wednesday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Thursday 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday 8 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The eatery is open for dine-in and takeout.

'Tour de Fort Edward' offers an accessible ride

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 21:08:56 GMT

FORT EDWARD, N.Y. (NEWS10) - If you're looking for more nice North Country bike rides to enjoy this summer, mark your calendar. On Saturday, July 8, take a leisurely "Tour de Fort Edward" along the Champlain Canalway and Empire State Trail. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Cyclists are invited to meet at 10 a.m. on Saturday at Evergreen Bicycle Works, 71 East St. inside the Fort Edward train station building. The 8-mile ride heads out at 10:20 a.m., moving first through downtown Fort Edward before looping back around to take the Champlain Canalway Trail and Empire State Trail. From there, the ride runs to the Route 196 underpass before circling back to Evergreen Bicycle Works.The ride is intended for a variety of ages and abilities. Cyclers should expect a leisurely pace, and get ready to chat with fellow riders, and take pictures. Who’s serving up at Glens Falls Take a Bite 2023 Parking at Canal Street Marketplace is enc...

Search for aquatic wildlife at Delegan Pond

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 21:08:56 GMT

WILTON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park has announced the return of its Pond Exploration Programs. The program begins on July 7 and will run every Friday through August 25 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Children will not only learn about the aquatic wildlife but use dip nets to search for aquatic wildlife including frogs, salamanders, and crayfish at Delegan Pond. Parking is available in Parking Lot #1 on Scout Road.Registration is required as space is limited. For more information, contact the Wilton Preserve & Park office at (518)450-0321 or email [email protected].

DEC recommends safety tips during bear sightings

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 21:08:56 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — With the summer heat now here, bear sightings are more and more common in the Capital Region. The Department of Environmental Conservation said seeing a bear during the summer months is not out of the ordinary.  Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! If you see a bear or hear of one in the area, the best thing to do is get rid of any food that could draw them near you, said wildlife biologist Selinda Brandon. “If you can get rid of any type of attractions which would include birdseed, garbage, any kind of dog food, cat food, any kind of pet food that you would keep out," she said. "Get that all cleaned up and in your house especially if you do have reports of a bear in your area and you’re not necessarily in bear country.”If you happen to run into a bear, Brandon said you should make loud noise while slowly backing away to scare them off. 

The Independence Day holiday ends with gun violence in St. Louis City

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 21:08:56 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The Independence Day holiday ends with gun violence in St. Louis City. The St. Louis Metropolitan Police are investigating around a half-dozen shootings Wednesday morning.Someone died in one of the shootings. They say a man was killed, and a woman was injured just after 12:30 a.m. Our Nissan Rogue Runner reporter Nic Lopz captured footage of the shooting that happened in the Dutchtown neighborhood on Chippewa Street at Gravois Avenue. Across the street from the QuikTrip there, both victims were shot in the back. Homicide detectives are investigating since the man died.About an hour before that deadly shooting, two men were shot on Chouteau Avenue near Dillon Court. That's in the Peabody Darst-Webbe neighborhood. One of the men was shot in the head, but survived. It's unclear if police have made any arrests. Missouri’s prescription drug monitoring program to launch soon Around midnight, a man was shot in the chest on Dresden Avenue near Wil...

Big River drowning victim ID'd as St. Louis man

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 21:08:56 GMT

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Mo. - Authorities have identified a man who drowned over the weekend in the Big River at Rockford Beach.According to a spokesperson for the High Ridge Fire Protection District, firefighters were called to Rockford Beach shortly after 7:45 p.m. Sunday for a possible drowning.Firefighters were told Hamsa Mohamed, 41, of St. Louis had been jumping from a nearby bluff and hadn’t been seen in nearly an hour or so. Mohamed was not wearing a life jacket at the time. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News SIGN UP NOW Rescuers from High Ridge and the Missouri State Highway Water Patrol searched the river that evening and the following morning, using a boat, drone, and sonar equipment.Mohamed's body was recovered by 10:35 a.m. Monday.

Recruit a Ferguson officer, you could earn $1,000

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 21:08:56 GMT

FERGUSON, Mo. - The Ferguson Police Department launched a new initiative Wednesday that could pay anyone $1,000 for helping the department hire new officers. Ferguson Police Chief Troy Doyle announced the new "Enlist a Hero" campaign on Wednesday. He hopes the initiative will help the Ferguson Police Department address ongoing staffing shortages. SLMPD investigating several overnight shootings Through the initiative, Ferguson community members and others are encouraged to actively participate in the recruitment process. Anyone who refers a candidate to the Ferguson Police Department could receive $1,000 if that candidate is officially hired. “In my tenure as Police Chief, I have come to understand the power of community and collective action,” said Chief Doyle. “Our aim with ‘Enlist a Hero’ is to not only address our staffing needs but also to strengthen the bond between our police department and the community we serve.”The "Enlist a Hero" initiative is the first of its kind in t...

Beyoncé reschedules Kansas City tour stop at Arrowhead Stadium

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 21:08:56 GMT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Sorry Bey-Hive, you’ll have to wait a little while longer to see the Queen B in Kansas City. On Wednesday, GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium announced Beyoncé’s Renaissance World Tour stop in Kansas City on Sept. 18 will be rescheduled to Oct. 1 due to "logistics and scheduling issues." Due to production logistics and scheduling issues, the September 18th Kansas City stop of the RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR has been rescheduled to October 1st.  All previously purchased tickets will be honored for the new date. If you have any questions or issues regarding your ticket… pic.twitter.com/3u9hi6VGxO— GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium (@GEHAField) July 5, 2023All previously purchased tickets will still be honored for the new date.

Rescue group saves dog that fell 600 feet from Colorado 14er

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 21:08:56 GMT

When Alpine Rescue Team responded to a call around 1 p.m. Sunday, July 2, about a dog that had fallen from Torreys Peak, a 14,000-foot summit just east of Summit County, the pet owners had no idea if the dog was alive.Zola, the 3-year-old Aussiedoodle had gone off the east side of the Colorado 14er, “which is pretty sheer,” according to rescue group member and spokesperson Jake Smith, but the dog’s owners didn’t know how far the dog had fallen or where it was exactly located.“There was definitely a part of them that was probably preparing for the worst,” Smith said. “When we met them at the top, they were pretty somber. As they learned the dog was alive and we were going to move forward with the rescue, I think they were pretty ecstatic.”Related ArticlesOutdoors | 65-year-old man missing after raft capsizes in Glenwood Canyon Outdoors | When wealthy adventurers take huge risks, who should pay for rescue attempts? Outdoors | Opinion: Search ...

CU Boulder alum creates first 100% synthetic, biodegradable tennis string

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 21:08:56 GMT

A University of Colorado Boulder alum created what he says is the world’s first-ever 100% synthetic, biodegradable tennis string through his Boulder-based company Velociti.Ryan Burbary, who graduated from CU Boulder in 2022, came out with the biodegradable string at the end of last year. The International Alliance of Racquet Technicians also noted Velociti as the first to come out with this type of string.“For synthetic strings, which are made of synthetic polymers, we’re the first,” Burbary said. “Nobody else has been able to make something that’s 100% biodegradable.”Velociti Marketing Director Jessica Ouwerkerk said while tennis string seems like a small factor in waste and sustainability it adds up. There are 40 feet of string in every tennis racket, and players need to restring at least twice a year. At higher competition levels, players will restring once a day and touring professionals will restring after every match.As a result, thousands of pounds of used tennis string are t...