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Participating restaurants for Hudson Valley Restaurant Week

Published Tue, 05 Nov 2024 10:38:11 GMT

FISHKILL, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Hudson Valley Restaurant Week is returning this spring, set to run from March 20 to April 2. Spanning across nine counties, over 140 restaurants are participating. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Produced each spring and fall by "Valley Table Magazine," participating restaurants offer prix fixe lunches and dinners for $24.95, $29.95, $39.95, or $44.95. All eateries are offering dine-in service, and some have take out options.You can view the special menus for each restaurant on the Valley Table website. One restaurant outside of the Hudson Valley is participating: George Italian Seafood & Steakhouse in Greenwich, Washington County. Best restaurants in Valatie/Kinderhook, according to Yelp Here are the participating restaurants broken down by county.Dutchess110 Grill in Poughkeepsie1915 Wine Cellar in PoughkeepsieAroma Osteria in Wappingers FallsBrigitte Bistro in RhinebeckCafé Con Leche in...

Teen reported missing out of Clifton Park

Published Tue, 05 Nov 2024 10:38:11 GMT

CLIFTON PARK, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- New York State Police are searching for a missing teenager. Jasiri Danjou was last seen around 8 a.m. on Friday, March 17 on Verbeck Lane in Clifton Park. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Police said she is believed to be suicidal and may be in need of medical attention.Danjou is 18 years old with black hair and brown eyes. She is around 5'5" and was last seen wearing all black clothing. Police said she may have traveled to Albany.Anyone with information is asked to call NYSP Clifton Park at (518) 583-7000 or 911.

Vashon cruises to fourth straight state hoops title

Published Tue, 05 Nov 2024 10:38:11 GMT

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. - A powerhouse for high school basketball in the St. Louis area delivers once again, this time to the tune of a four-peat. The Vashon Wolverines earned their fourth consecutive state championship Friday, cruising to a 64-37 victory over the Central (Park Hills) Rebels. Dierre Hill Jr. and Trey Williams sparked the offense, combining for 26 points. The Wolverines held a 33-22 lead at halftime, setting the tone early with a 50% shooting clip and forcing double-digit turnovers through the opening half. Trending: Mother of Jefferson County detainee wants to visit son in ICU Vashon rattled 17 consecutive wins en route to the state title. After starting competition with two blowout victories, the Wolverines survived a 49-45 contest Thursday against Mid-Missouri's Father Tolton Regional Catholic. The latest state championship gives Vashon their 14th in program history and titles in six of the last seven eligible seasons under head coach Tony Irons.

Missouri teens help fill jobs left by adults

Published Tue, 05 Nov 2024 10:38:11 GMT

JEFFERSON CITY — Many employers are having a tough time filling jobs. The Missouri Department of Labor is seeing an increase in workers between the ages of 14 to 18. They say these workers are helping fill the gap left by adults.The number of work certifications for 14 and 15-year-olds increase by 45 percent from 2021 to 2022. During that same time period that saw the number of complaints related to youth employment increase by 250 percent. Top story: Mishandled evidence leads to murder case dismissal “The Division emphasizes ensuring our youth have a safe working environment,” states Todd Smith, division director. “Fortunately, we haven’t experienced an associated rise in workplace injuries. However, over 2,200 injuries to workers aged 14 to 18 were serious enough that they were required to be reported to our Division of Workers’ Compensation.”Missouri has many state laws around hiring young people. There are additional rules regarding the employment of people ages 14 and 15. The...

Missouri's 'Must Visit' restaurant is in St. Louis

Published Tue, 05 Nov 2024 10:38:11 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- A financial news website known for publishing quirky lists is back at it again. This time, 24/7 Wall Street is naming, The One Must-Visit Restaurant in Every State. They may have gotten Missouri's right. You probably know this place well if you're from St. Louis.They used resources like Yelp and Trip Advisor to help build the list. A wide range of websites featuring the best restaurants in each city and state were also used to pick the locations. The finals choices were made by the editors of 24/7 Wallstreet.Missouri's Must-Visit Restaurant is Crown Candy Kitchen."Its name notwithstanding, this St. Louis tradition, opened in 1913, is more than a candy shop (though it does produce and sell its own chocolates). There’s also a soda fountain, serving homemade ice cream, plain or in elaborate sundaes, as well as malts and shakes – and a lunch and dinner menu of sandwiches, chili, and tamales," states 24/7 Wall Street.The famed St. Louis restaurant has been in the spotlight m...

Lance Reddick of 'The Wire' found dead in Studio City at 60

Published Tue, 05 Nov 2024 10:38:11 GMT

Actor Lance Reddick, perhaps best known for his role on "The Wire," has died at the age of 60, a representative confirmed to KTLA.Reddick's body was found in Studio City about 9:30 a.m. Friday, according to TMZ. His cause of death has not been released, but foul play is not expected."Acclaimed actor Lance Reddick passed away suddenly this morning from natural causes ... Donations in his memory can be made to momcares.org in Baltimore, his hometown," read a statement from Reddick's public relations team. "Lance will be greatly missed."The Los Angeles Police Department declined to identify Reddick, but the agency did confirm officers responded to a death investigation in the 1200 block of Sarah Street.Reddick had a long career in TV and film, but he will most likely be remembered as Lt. Cedric Daniels on "The Wire," one of the most critically acclaimed shows of all time. He also appeared in the "John Wick" franchise and was set to appear as Zeus in next year's "Percy Jackson...

Classic character to appear at Disneyland for the first time

Published Tue, 05 Nov 2024 10:38:11 GMT

A Disney character older than Mickey Mouse and Oswald the Rabbit will make his debut at the Disneyland Resort.Pete, the cat-like cartoon character created by Walt Disney and Ub Iwerks in 1925, will be available for photo-op appearances when Mickey’s Toontown reopens at Disneyland Park on March 19. Pete’s debut at the Disneyland Resort marks the first time the character has appeared at any Disney theme park. For the first time at any Disney park, Pete makes appearances as he causes mischief around the neighborhood at Mickey’s Toontown at Disneyland Park at Mickey’s Toontown. (Sean Teegarden/Disneyland Resort)Pete had several names and personalities through the years, but a version of Pete from Mickey Mouse Clubhouse will meet guests in Mickey's Toontown. New souvenir shop opens in Mickey’s Toontown at Disneyland Park The character first appeared in the 1925 short film collection “Alice Comedies” before appearing in “Steamboat Wille” alongside Mickey Mouse in 1928. “Steamboat Willi...

Rafael Devera Killed in Pedestrian Crash on Highway 80 [Vallejo, CA]

Published Tue, 05 Nov 2024 10:38:11 GMT

39-Year-Old Man Struck by Multiple Vehicles near Sonoma BoulevardVALLEJO, CA (March 17, 2023) – Early Thursday morning, a pedestrian collision on Highway 80 claimed the life of Rafael Devera.The incident happened on March 9th, at around 4:00 a.m., on the eastbound lanes of the highway near Sonoma Boulevard.According to reports, Devera attempted to cross Highway 80, in the area near Carquinez Bridge toll Plaza, when he was struck by multiple vehicles. The impact of multiple collisions left him with serious injuries.Officials later pronounced 39-year-old Rafael Devera dead due to the extent of his injuries.Following the crash, crews close down the lanes surrounding the accident for an hour while they performed cleanup and preliminary duties.At this time, no further details regarding the pedestrian accident are available. The crash is still under investigation and any witnesses are urged to contact the California Highway Patrol Solano-area office at (707) 639-5600.The Sweet James...

Officials discuss security in case of Trump indictment

Published Tue, 05 Nov 2024 10:38:11 GMT

By Colleen Long and Jennifer Peltz | Associated PressNEW YORK — Law enforcement officials in New York are making security preparations for the possibility that former President Donald Trump could be indicted in the coming weeks and appear in a Manhattan courtroom in an investigation examining hush money paid to women who alleged sexual encounters with him, four law enforcement officials said Friday.There has been no public announcement of any timeframe for the grand jury’s secret work, including any potential vote on whether to indict the ex-president.The law enforcement officials, who were not authorized to speak publicly and spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity, said authorities are just preparing in case of an indictment. They described the conversations as preliminary and are considering security, planning and the practicalities of a potential court appearance by a former president.The Manhattan district attorney’s office and Trump’s lawyer, ...

After landmark Racial Justice Act ruling reversed Contra Costa murder convictions, defendants took 17 years in plea deal

Published Tue, 05 Nov 2024 10:38:11 GMT

MARTINEZ — Months after a judge overturned the murder convictions of two East Contra Costa men, citing the prosecution’s violations of the new Racial Justice Act, both defendants have been re-sentenced to 17 years in state prison through plea deals.Gary Bryant Jr. and Diallo Jackson had both originally been sentenced to life in prison without a chance of parole for decades, after being convicted in 2017 of murder and gang enhancements in the shooting death of 23-year-old Pittsburg resident Kenneth Wayne Cooper. Both men pleaded no contest to voluntary manslaughter in exchange for the new sentences, according to court records.The new plea deals were finalized in late January and Jackson and Bryant were subsequently re-sentenced to state prison. Bryant is serving his sentence in Salinas Valley State Prison, while Jackson is in Solano State Prison. With credit for time served, both could be eligible for parole before the decade’s end. The new deal does not include gan...