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Injured hiker rescued by backpack in Adirondack High Peaks

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:07 GMT

NORTH ELBA, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Last week, a group of New York State Forest Rangers traveled into the Adirondacks to retrieve a hiker with an injured ankle. A team of seven rangers visited the Van Hoevenberg Trail on Monday, July 24. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The rangers reached the subject, an Auburn woman whose ankle was in unstable condition, near the trail's junction with Phelps Mountain. The hiker was placed in a backpack carrier once her ankle was stabilized. She was carried a mile to Marcy Dam, and then driven by a vehicle to Adirondack Loj Road. Her husband met her and the hikers there, and transported her to a hospital.The Van Hoevenberg Trail connects to Mt. Van Hoevenberg, intersecting with the trail to Phelps Mountain. One of the Adirondack High Peaks, Phelps Mountain climbs 4,161 feet of elevation. Mt. Van Hoevenberg ascends by 885 feet.

Multiple adventurers rescued in Greene County

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:07 GMT

HUNTER, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On July 25, DEC Forest Rangers responded to reports that multiple individuals were stranded due to flash flooding. Rescues were conducted at Kaaterskill Falls and Fawn's Leap. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! One individual was located stranded below the lower falls at Kaaterskill Falls. Ranger Peterson managed to rescue the subject by tying a rope to a tree and wading through the creek. The water was approximately four feet deep with a strong current.DEC Forest Rangers then located seven individuals stranded on the side of Kaaterskill Creek. A high-angle rope rescue system was utilized to pull two subjects to safety. Forest Rangers and first responders set up an inflatable boat and rescued the remaining subjects. No one was injured. Rangers Dawson, Ellis, Fox, Horn, and Jackson worked with the New York State Police, Greene County Sheriff's Office, Hunter Police, the Kingston and Tannersville Fire Depart...

40 Oak in Queensbury permanently closes its doors

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:07 GMT

QUEENSBURY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- 40 Oak Classic American Grille, located at 925 Route 9 in Queensbury, has permanently closed. The closure was confirmed to NEWS10 by owner Jim Campione. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Campione made the announcement of the 40 Oak closure on Facebook on July 28. He declined to provide a reason for the closure.40 Oak served burgers, chicken parm, steak, haddock, salads, and more to the community since opening in June 2021 in the former Outback Steakhouse building.

Cardinals trade shortstop Paul DeJong, complete third deal with Blue Jays

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:07 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The St. Louis Cardinals have traded Paul DeJong, their longest-tenured position player, to the Toronto Blue Jays just hours before the MLB trade deadline.The Cardinals formally announced the move just before 1 p.m. Tuesday. In return, the Cardinals have acquired minor-league pitcher Matt Svanson. Cash considerations are also heading to Toronto. This marks the third trade the Cardinals have completed with the Blue Jays over the past few weeks. St. Louis also moved relief pitchers Génesis Cabrera and Jordan Hicks in separate deals. Time’s ticking on MLB trade deadline, only hours remain DeJong, a possible pending free agent, departs St. Louis after Toronto's young star shortstop Bo Bichette suffered a brutal knee injury rounding first base on Monday. The Blue Jays bring in some insurance with DeJong, who should see chances to start regularly for a competitor until Bichette returns. A 2019 All-Star with the Cardinals, DeJong played seven seasons for St. Louis and slugged...

EPA rejects Suncor’s air-pollution permit for second time, demands Colorado regulators make changes

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:07 GMT

The Environmental Protection Agency on Tuesday announced that it objects to one of Suncor Energy’s new air-quality permits and kicked it back to Colorado environmental regulators to make changes that would further limit pollution coming from the Commerce City refinery.It is the second time the EPA has rejected the Title V air permit for Suncor’s Plant 2, which refines oil into gasoline and other fuels. The objection does not mean the plant has to shut down, and Suncor can continue operating under its old permit until the new one is resolved.The objection comes after multiple environmental groups, led by EarthJustice and 350 Colorado, filed petitions last fall asking the EPA to reconsider the permit because it did not do enough to limit Suncor’s pollution.The EPA is directing the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment to determine whether additional operational requirements are needed to make sure Suncor complies with limits on the emission of carbon m...

Still want to see Taylor Swift at SoFi? Here's how much it will cost you

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:07 GMT

SoCal Swifties, are you ready for it? Taylor Swift's highly anticipated Eras Tour stops at Inglewood's SoFi Stadium this week for a record-breaking six nights. The 12-time Grammy winner will hit the stage on Aug. 3, 4, 5, 7, 8 and 9.Fans melted down Ticketmaster when tickets first went on sale last November, but there are some available on resell websites like Stubhub and Vivid Seats. For those still hoping to snag a ticket, it will cost you- depending on the night you attend. Aug. 3:If you're hoping to catch Swift on her first night at SoFi, the closest seats will run you between $3,400 to $6,545 per ticket. Section 100, right off the floor and into the seats, ranges between $1,800 to $51,194. Section 200, which is a level above, has tickets between $1,310 to $3,008. Section 300 has seats between $1,071 to $3,346. In Section 400 we saw tickets between $1,070 to $18,430. In the highest tier, which is Section 500, you can find tickets between $700 to just over $1,000.For those lookin...

Homeless man arrested in fatal Santa Monica beach stabbing

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:07 GMT

A man was arrested after allegedly fatally stabbing another man near restrooms at a beach in Santa Monica Monday afternoon.The incident was reported around 2:05 p.m. in the 2000 block of the beach, Santa Monica police said.Responding officers found the unconscious victim on the east side of the beach restrooms with at least one stab wound to the chest. The 27-year-old man was taken to a hospital where he eventually died from his injuries. Stabbing suspect in Santa Monica arrested Witnesses who stayed in the area said they heard an argument between the victim and the suspect in a breezeway next to the men’s restrooms. One of the witnesses then saw the suspect stab the victim several times in the torso and chest, police said.The suspect, identified as 48-year-old Juan Evarastico Bahena, remained in the area and was identified by witnesses before being taken into custody.Bahena, who was described as homeless, was booked on suspicion of murder.Authorities believe they found the weapon...

Video shows 3 masked robbers smash display cases in Irvine jewelry store

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:07 GMT

Three men are being sought in connection with a smash-and-grab robbery at an Irvine jewelry store that was caught on video.The incident was reported around 12:20 p.m. Monday at a store near Jamboree Road and Michelson Drive, according to the Irvine Police Department.Three men were caught on video smashing display cases at an Irvine jewelry store on Aug. 1, 2023. (Irvine Police Department) The men smashed display cases with hammers and allegedly stole almost $900,000 worth of jewelry.Video shared on social media shows the suspect wearing all black, and though their identity is concealed, police say the suspects are Black men.Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact Detective Truong at 949-724-7276 or [email protected].

Department of Homeland Security issues guidance for stateless noncitizens in the U.S. 

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:07 GMT

The Department of Homeland Security has issued new guidance to help "stateless" noncitizens who want to obtain immigration status or have submitted other requests to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. A stateless individual is a person who is not legally considered a citizen of any country, and therefore may be denied legal identity and struggle to access education, healthcare, marriage and job opportunities, the DHS said in a news release. “Individuals can be born stateless or become stateless because of discrimination, war and conflict, or changing borders and laws,” the DHS release said. “The new guidance clarifies when and how USCIS may consider a noncitizen stateless for the purpose of adjudicating immigration benefits or other requests.” Federal officials believe the new guidance will not only provide stateless individuals with more opportunities but also give them more peace of mind when it comes to their citizenship status. “DHS is fully committed to addressing ...

James Sweeney, Ian Baxter, Mark O’Camb Injured in Head-On Collision on Highway 89 [Calpine, CA]

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:30:07 GMT

Two-Vehicle Crash at Calpine Summit Left Three Men HurtCALPINE, CA (August 1, 2023) – Friday afternoon, a head-on collision on Highway 89 left James Sweeney, Ian Baxter, and Mark O’Camb injured.The collision occurred around 2:18 p.m. along Highway 89 at Calpine Summit in Sierra County.Based on the CHP report, a northbound Toyota 4-Runner driven by 80-year-old James Sweeney crossed into the southbound lanes.As a result, the 4-Runner collided head-on with a Ford F-350 pickup truck traveling in the opposite direction. The occupants of the F-350 were identified as 55-year-old Ian Baxter and 51-year-old Mark O’Camb of Sacramento.All parties involved were transported to a hospital for treatment of unspecified injuries. Currently, the DMV is evaluating Sweeney’s driver’s license due to his age.The California Highway Patrol closed Highway 89 for at least 30 minutes as crews cleared the scene.One small driving mistake can lead to a crash. This is why it is important to drive defensivel...