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Greg Joseph wins Vikings’ kicking competition as team waives rookie Jack Podlesny

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:21:18 GMT

Greg Joseph is the last place-kicker standing at Vikings training camp.Though special-teams coordinator Matt Daniels insisted that the Vikings had a kicking competition on their hands, Joseph, the incumbent, beat out rookie Jack Podlesny, the challenger, without much of a fight.The plan heading into last Thursday’s preseason opener against the Seahawks in Seattle was for both Joseph and Podlesny to get some work in for the Vikings. Instead, Joseph handled the kicking duties by himself, converting on a 26-yard field, a 54-yard field goal, and an extra point.In response, Daniels told reporters earlier this week that he expected Joseph to cede reps to Podlesny in Saturday’s preseason game against the Tennessee Titans at U.S. Bank Stadium. He added that he was very excited to see both Joseph and Podlesny kick in front a crowd at TCO Performance Center with the Vikings hosting the Titans for joint practices this week.That proved not to be the case as Vikings decided to waive ...

I Love NY Pizza in Albany's Loudon Plaza closes

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:21:18 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- I Love NY Pizza, located at 336 Northern Boulevard in Albany's Loudon Plaza, has permanently closed. A message on the restaurant's website said it closed on Friday, August 11. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! "We would like to thank all of our great and loyal customers for supporting us for the last 17 years," said the message. "Unfortunately time will dictate our struggles."When calling I Love NY Pizza, the call goes directly to voicemail, which is not accepting messages. The eatery is also listed as permanently closed on its Facebook page and on Google. Rotterdam deli under new ownership, changing name The reason for the closure was not made public. The owner has not yet responded to NEWS10's request for comment.

DOJ: Vermonter drove to Lake George to meet minor

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:21:18 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Vermont man pleaded guilty to interstate travel with intent to engage in illicit sexual conduct with a 12-year-old boy, according to the Department of Justice (DOJ). Scott Westervelt, 46, faces a term of at least 5 years in prison under terms of a plea agreement. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The DOJ says Westervelt admitted between January and June 2022, he exchanged sexually explicit messages online with someone posing as a 12-year-old boy. Law enforcement says Westervelt expressed a desire to engage in illicit sexual conduct with the 12-year-old and arranged to meet the supposed child in Lake George for that purpose. The DOJ says Westervelt left his home in Bennington on June 14 and drove to Lake George where he was arrested. He will be sentenced on December 15. He also faces a term of post-imprisonment supervised release of at least five years to life.

Three arrested after search in Ralph Lauren store theft

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:21:18 GMT

MANCHESTER, Vt. (NEWS10) -- Three people were arrested after a retail theft at the Ralph Lauren Factory Store led to a brief foot chase and search in Manchester, Vermont. Jason Walker (45, Amsterdam), Aime Chabot (40, Schenectady), and Stephen Peterson (49, Halfmoon), each face charges. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Manchester Police say on Wednesday, around 4:30 p.m., they responded to a retail theft report at the Ralph Lauren Factory Store at 32 Depot Street. Police report that three people had stolen several items and fled the store on foot.Police canvassed the area and found two suspects nearby. Police say a brief foot chase ensued with Chabot, and they utilized a K9 to find additional suspects in the Mountain View Terrace neighborhood. Additional K9 units were brought in from the Winhall Police and Rescue Department, but they couldn't find more suspects. 17-year-old charged with manslaughter in Fort Ann shooting Later...

Madison Theatre reopening in Hudson

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:21:18 GMT

HUDSON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Madison Theatre location in Hudson has announced they will be opening their doors once again after temporarily closing down back in September 2022. The three-screen venue will reopen on August 18. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Guests at the dine-in cinema can order food and beverages from an expansive menu all from the comfort of their seat, and have it delivered as soon as it's ready. In addition to the menu and classic movie snacks like popcorn, candy and nachos, the theater is also in the process of obtaining its full liquor license, and will offer a menu of craft cocktails, local beer, wines, ciders, and even boozy milkshakes. “We’re thrilled to be able to reopen this storied theater to the greater Hudson region and are excited to bring a large, state-of-the-art arcade to the venue," said owner Kevin Parisi. “Choices for dining will include fresh baked flatbread pizzas, chicken tenders, Phill...

Hadley woman arrested for impaired driving in Corinth

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:21:18 GMT

CORINTH, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A 34-year-old Hadley woman was arrested on Wednesday on a warrant for driving while under the influence of drugs. Alicia L. Marcotte was taken into custody by the Saratoga County Sheriff's Office and also charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance in the fifth degree. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Police say the DWAI charge stemmed from an incident on Hack Road in Corinth on July 18. Marcotte was arraigned in the Corinth Town Court and released to pre-trial services pending further action.

Free school supplies for Glens Falls, SGF students

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:21:18 GMT

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - If you have kids heading back to school soon, hold off and check in with your district before picking up new notebooks and packs of pens. Some schools are making back-to-school shopping easier on parents. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! This summer, Glens Falls City Schools announced that all school supplies will be provided for students across the academic year. Students across all grade levels will be provided their supplies during the first week of school at Big Cross, Jackson Heights, and Kensington elementary schools, as well as Glens Falls Middle School and High School. Free Great Escape day for Lake George area workers Nearby, students on the other side of the Hudson River are getting the same treatment. South Glens Falls Central School District is providing all school supplies other than headphones for students from pre-kindergarten up through fifth grade for the upcoming school year. The ...

17-year-old charged with manslaughter in Fort Ann shooting

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:21:18 GMT

FORT ANN, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Washington County Sheriff's Office arrested a 17-year-old in connection to Wednesday night's fatal shooting in Fort Ann that killed a 15-year-old boy. Deputies say the 17-year-old was responsible for discharging the weapon. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Deputies say all subjects on the scene were all juveniles. Lifesaving aid was provided to the victim and he was taken to Glens Falls Hospital by EMS. He was later pronounced dead. Law enforcement has not released the name of the victim.Charges:Second-degree manslaughterSecond-degree reckless endangermentThe 17-year-old was arraigned at the Washington County Youth Arraignment. He was released to his guardians on probation supervision.

This St. Louis deli stop named Yelp's best in the Midwest

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:21:18 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A south St. Louis deli stop known locally for its festive vibes and variety of sandwiches recently earned praise from Yelp as the best restaurant in the Midwest. In the newest edition of "Yelp's Top 100 Midwest Restaurants," a research team highlighted eateries from 12 different US states. According to the Yelp review, Blues City Deli was named the top place to eat in the Midwest. The one street where every home is cited, no matter what condition Serving the St. Louis community since 2004, Blues City Deli is located at 2438 McNair Avenue in the Benton Park neighborhood. Customers can visit during common lunch hours from Monday to Saturday and enjoy many tributes to the blues music genre. Blues City Deli offers more than two dozen hearty sandwiches, most commonly to Po-Boy and Muffletta style. Yelp specifically praises the original roast beef and pretzelwich sandwiches. "The staff at Blues City are sticklers about the details, making as much from scratch as they can—in...

Boulder police officer adopts dog rescued from stolen car

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 15:21:18 GMT

A late-night investigation into a stolen vehicle took an unexpected turn when a dog poked its head up in the backseat.During an overnight patrol shift in late July, Boulder police officer Nate Taylor was called in to assist officers who stopped a stolen vehicle. When the team made the arrest, they were surprised to see a dog sitting in the backseat, staring up at them through the window.“Hey pup, are you friendly?” the officers asked in a video posted by the Boulder Police Department, holding out their hands for “Miss Bonnie” to sniff and clipping a leash onto her collar.‘Is she friendly?’Officer Taylor usually tries to leave work at work, but one incident a few weeks ago changed that. And for the better.Officers had located a stolen car and after safely taking the occupants into custody, discovered something surprising in the backseat pic.twitter.com/aQMfz9oJni— Boulder Police Dept. (@boulderpolice) August 15, 2023“We took her over to the humane ...