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Benny 'The Jet' leads martial arts expo in Lake George this weekend

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:53:37 GMT

LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Martial arts legend Benny "The Jet" Urquidez is leading a charge of karate, tae kwon do, kickboxing, and other physical art forms to the village of Lake George. This weekend, the 1970s kickboxer will be joined by David Todd, Donnie Jeffcoat, Terry Down, and more at the International Martial Arts Expo. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The expo comes to the Lake George Holiday Inn Resort on Friday and Saturday, March 10 and 11, featuring martial arts experts, demonstrations and talks. "The Jet" is this year's featured keynote speaker, and will speak about his experience working with Jackie Chan in the martial arts film "Meals on Wheels," as well as his 58-knockout kickboxing career as a world championship competitor. The International Martial Arts Expo is open to all martial arts styles, and all those who practice them. The event is open to the public, with admission at $175 for martial artists...

Enjoy pancakes, maple sugaring, and more at Maple Fest!

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:53:37 GMT

OLIVEBRIDGE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On March 18 and 19, the Ashokan Center is hosting a weekend full of maple sugaring, pancakes, and fun for all ages! The festivities run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! There will also be guided hikes to the sugar shack, cozy campfires, and blacksmithing demonstrations. Visitors can also pay $20 to make a take-home project. Live music begins at 10:30 a.m. with The Mapletones, followed by Russ Rentler at 11:30 a.m. and Jay Unger & Molly Mason at 12:30 p.m.Tickets are $10 the day of or $8 if you purchase in advance. Kids under the age of 5 are free. The Ashokan Center warns the events may sell out and advises visitors to get their tickets in advance. No dogs or pets are allowed on site.

Skidmore grad now fashion designer returns to Saratoga

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:53:37 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- An exhibit by fashion designer and Skidmore alumna Barbara Tfank will be on display at the Tang Teaching Museum in Saratoga. Tfank's designs have been worn by notable women such as Michelle Obama, Uma Thurman, Kate Winslet, and Adele. An interview with Joseph Bruchac, Saratoga Springs’ first Poet Laureate Skidmore explains Tfank graduated from Skidmore College in 1972 with a degree in education and received her master's degree from Stanford University. She then became a fashion design assistant for Cesarani in New York City and a stylist featured in Vanity Fair before becoming a successful costume designer for feature films. Tfank launched her label in 2001 with a line of vintage brocade cocktail coats and colorful, classically shaped dresses.Tfank comments, “I'm thrilled to return to Skidmore College for this lecture and exhibit,” “The insights and validation of my interests that I received as a student have proven invaluable. The nurturing and ...

Chili and music festival coming to Lake George

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:53:37 GMT

LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (NEWS10) - The Lake George Arts Project is looking for support for the art and events that live in and around the village of Lake George. The organization raises funds in two simple steps: Bands and beans. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The 29th annual Bands n' Beans festival is set to bring flavor and fun to Fort William Henry Conference Center on Sunday, March 26. From 2-7 p.m., more than 20 local restaurants will bring their own chili offerings to the fort. Mild, spicy, vegetarian or meaty, there's something for everyone.As for the bands, a variety of musical acts will play for hungry arts supporters across the afternoon. Bands set to play include Matt Mirable & Alison Jacobs, The Switch, the Stony Creek Band, Dirt Cheap, Big Sky Country, Mark and Jill, Juniper, Tim Wechgelaer & Chris Carey, and the Radio Junkies.The best chili offerings of the bunch will be up for awards to recognize bold ...

DEC: Residents crash after illegal target shooting

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:53:37 GMT

PITTSTOWN, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Residents in Rensselaer County ended up stuck in a steep drainage near Pittstown State Forest after being ticketed for illegal target shooting by Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) forest rangers. The incident happened on Monday, February 27 at 6 p.m. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Forest rangers were called to investigate illegal target shooting in Pittstown State Forest. A group of shooters was ticketed for damaging trees and left shortly after. DEC forest rangers say about 10 minutes after the party left, their truck slid on the ice and snow into a steep drainage. They report no one in the truck was injured.DEC forest rangers were called back to help assist with the truck. A tow was called, but because of the conditions and the location, the tow truck couldn't pull it out of the drainage. The ranger who responded waited with the party until they had a ride pick them up. DEC re...

Weezer headlining new Catskills music festival

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:53:37 GMT

WINDHAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A new music festival is making its way to Windham Mountain this September. The Cave Mountain Catskills Music Festival is set for September 15 and 16. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! In addition to live music, the festival will include food, drinks and local craft vendors. The festival will be headlined by Weezer and Joe Russo's Almost Dead.LineupSeptember 15Joe Russo's Almost DeadPreservation Hall Jazz BandLee FieldsCourtney Marie AndrewsCharlotte Rose BenjaminMatt SucichThunderstorm Artis Lineup announced for new Hudson Valley music festival September 16WeezerDinosaur Jr.Albert Hammond Jr.Sheer MagChanning WilsonElijah WolfThe Bones of J.R. JonesTickets go on sale Friday, March 10 with VIP tickets available. You can buy tickets on the Cave Mountain Catskills Music Festival website.

Amsterdam Auto Zone employees accused of grand larceny

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:53:37 GMT

AMSTERDAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Two Amsterdam residents are accused of stealing over $6,300 in merchandise from the Amsterdam Auto Zone. The two were also employed by the store at the time. Ziakeem James (22), and Kevin Nieves (25), are each charged with third-degree grand larceny and fifth-degree conspiracy. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! On Wednesday, February 22, deputies say they took a report for over $6,300 of merchandise being stolen from the Amsterdam Auto Zone. Deputies say an investigation led to their arrest, and Loss Prevention found that the two were completing fraudulent discounts on items.

MCSO: Man with 23-time suspended license crashes, flees scene

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:53:37 GMT

FLORIDA, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A man whose license has been suspended 23 times was arrested in the town of Florida after allegedly crashing into trees in a residential yard and fleeing the scene. Peter Mertens, 32, faces several charges. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! On Thursday, February 23, deputies from the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office saw a car off of State Highway 5S that had crashed into a cluster of trees in a residential yard. When they observed the scene, they said the car was unoccupied. Deputies say an investigation found Peter Mertens was driving the car at the time of the crash and was found at his home a short time after allegedly fleeing the scene. Deputies say a DMV check revealed his license had been suspended 23 times. Charges:First-degree aggravated unlicensed operationLeaving the scene of a property damage accidentUnsafe tiresUnlicensed operatorMertens was processed at the Montgomery County Sherif...

5 things to know this Wednesday, March 8

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:53:37 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Happy International Women's Day! According to Meteorologist Jill Szwed, we'll see this mini trip back to winter prolonged, as today will be another brisk and blustery day. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Cravings Bakery & Cafe in Gloversville opened its doors just one day after being broken into. Also, a lost hiker was rescued after dark on the tallest Adirondack mountain. That and more are covered in your five things to know this Wednesday morning.1. Albany man accused of setting victim on fireAn Albany man pleaded not guilty to a four-count indictment that accuses him of attempted murder. Albany man accused of setting victim on fire 2. 518 Donuts in Troy closes its doors518 Donuts, a donut and fried chicken eatery, has closed its Troy location at 501 Broadway. The owners made the announcement in a Facebook post on March 4. 518 Donuts in Troy closes its doors 3. Lost hiker rescued on t...

Police investigating abandoned cat case

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 10:53:37 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Albany Police are investigating an animal cruelty case, involving an abandoned cat from January 27. A person is accused of putting a cat in a duffle bag and leaving it by a garbage can on Sherman Street, near the intersection of Henry Johnson BLVD. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The New York State Humane Association is offering a $1,000 reward for information that can lead to an arrest and conviction of the person responsible. For anyone with information regarding this case, you can call the Albany Animal Control at (518) 462-7107, or the Capital Region Crime Stoppers Hotline at 1-(833)-ALB-TIPS.The cat involved has since been adopted and is healthy.