St. Patrick's Day: A deeper look into popular Irish traditions

Published Sat, 30 Nov 2024 11:28:46 GMT

St. Patrick's Day: A deeper look into popular Irish traditions ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- For many, the highlight of Irish Heritage Month is St. Patrick's day and the festivities accompanying the celebration of Irish culture. As festivalgoers dress in green, attend local parades, and indulge in corned beef, many may be surprised to discover that some of these popular traditions are not native to Ireland. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The first recording of a St. Patrick's Day parade dates back to 1601. "In Ireland, we never celebrated St. Patrick's Day with parades or dressing up in green," said Elizabeth Stack, the Executive Director of the Irish American Heritage Museum in Albany. "The earliest parade was actually held in Florida in 1601 in a Spanish colony."The parades became more of an annual tradition in the 1800s, but Stack says they grew in popularity in the 1930s in the U.S. in Boston and New York City. "Irish people back home love the parades, but even they might not be ...

Local Girl Scouts prep for Cookie Concoctions event

Published Sat, 30 Nov 2024 11:28:46 GMT

Local Girl Scouts prep for Cookie Concoctions event LANSINGBURGH, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Girl Scout Unit 153 is getting ready to host its 5th annual Cookie Concoctions Event at the Lansingburgh Boys and Girls Club on Sunday.Judges, including NEWS10's Giuliana Bruno, will taste creations made by Girl Scouts using their famous cookies and present awards to the winners. The event is open to the public. Giuliana was joined by Ellie Gierthy, Girl Scout Troop 1165 Brownie, and Jamie LaMora, leader of the troop to discuss the delicious details. You can watch their discussion in the player above.

3/11/2023: Snow ends, quieter for the rest of the weekend

Published Sat, 30 Nov 2024 11:28:46 GMT

3/11/2023: Snow ends, quieter for the rest of the weekend The latest Storm Tracker Forecast from meteorologist Matt Mackie: This ended up being a solid storm for many to the south and west of Albany. Parts of the Catskills and Helderbergs picked up over half a foot of fresh snow!Snow wraps up by midday. Early afternoon looks cloudy and brisk, with a bit of clearing later in the day. Highs peak around 40.Don't forget to set the clocks forward tonight! The time change means that sunset will be at almost 7 pm tomorrow. Expect more sun and highs in the low to mid 40's.A bigger storm system is in the cards for Monday and into Tuesday. It could start as rain/snow mix in the valleys on Monday, but changes over to all snow that night and into Tuesday. Be ready for higher totals region-wide.

Fourth quarter burst not enough for Danes in America East Championship

Published Sat, 30 Nov 2024 11:28:46 GMT

Fourth quarter burst not enough for Danes in America East Championship BURLINGTON, V.T. (NEWS10) -- A defensive battle throughout, the Great Danes fought back from a 13-point deficit in the fourth quarter but it was not enough as Vermont took the championship crown, 38-36 the final on Friday night. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! KEY STATSJunior Kayla Cooper led on both sides of the court with 12 points and nine rebounds.Senior Helene Haegerstrand followed with 10 points and five rebounds.Graduate student Ellen Hahne tallied a team-high two assists and two steals.Cooper, Haegerstrand, and graduate student Lucia Decortes shared the team-high with two steals.On shot defense, Decortes and senior Grace Heeps notched two blocks each.HOW IT HAPPENEDIn a defensive first quarter, the Catamounts scored the first basket at 7:30.After Vermont added a second layup, the Great Danes tied the score with two layups in just over a minute.Seeing just four layups in the first, the game entered the first brea...

Siena edged by Iona in MAAC semifinals

Published Sat, 30 Nov 2024 11:28:46 GMT

Siena edged by Iona in MAAC semifinals ATLANTIC CITY, NJ (NEWS10) – Siena Women’s Basketball entered the 2022-23 season as the youngest team in the nation and was selected to tie for ninth in the MAAC Preseason Coaches’ Poll. The Saints (19-13) overcame the odds one more time on Friday morning, taking the MAAC regular season champions to the brink in the 2023 MAAC Women’s Basketball Semifinals. Ultimately, No. 1 Iona held on over No. 4 Siena, 67-66, to advance to the 2023 MAAC Championship Game. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Taking the court at Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall for its second game in just under 18 hours after dethroning Defending MAAC Champion Fairfield in the Quarterfinals on Thursday, Siena brought immediate energy and execution to open the game. Six straight and eight total first quarter points from sophomore Anajah Brown set the table for junior Ahniysha Jackson to hit a three-pointer at the end of the period that gave...

Homicide detectives investigate woman's death in southwest St. Louis

Published Sat, 30 Nov 2024 11:28:46 GMT

Homicide detectives investigate woman's death in southwest St. Louis ELLENDALE, Mo. -- Homicide detectives are investigating a shooting in southwest St. Louis. Officers were called to the 7100 block of Piccadilly at around 6 a.m. today. They found a 25-year-old woman suffering from a gunshot wound. She was not conscious or breathing when they found her.This is a developing story. A FOX 2 reporter is working on the story. More information will be posted here as it comes into the newsroom. Refresh this page for the latest update.

Standoff continues with man accused of firing shots at deputies in San Gabriel Valley

Published Sat, 30 Nov 2024 11:28:46 GMT

Standoff continues with man accused of firing shots at deputies in San Gabriel Valley A standoff involving a man who allegedly fired shots at Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies continued into early Saturday morning with no resolution, authorities said. Deputies responded to a call of an assault with a deadly weapon at a home in the 16900 block of Wing Lane in Valinda around 2:30 p.m. Friday when they came under fire, officials said.Deputies returned fire and set up a perimeter around the home. Several neighboring homes were evacuated.Deputies responded to a call of an assault with a deadly weapon in the 16900 block of Wing Lane in Valinda around 2:30 p.m. when they came under fire, officials said. March 10, 2023 (Key News)Deputies responded to a call of an assault with a deadly weapon in the 16900 block of Wing Lane in Valinda around 2:30 p.m. when they came under fire, officials said. The Sheriff’s Department said a female victim was transported to a local hospital with an undisclosed injury that was not a gunshot wound.As of 4 a.m, crisis negotiators were still...

How Technology Reshapes The Cannabidiol Industry

Published Sat, 30 Nov 2024 11:28:46 GMT

How Technology Reshapes The Cannabidiol Industry View the original article about How Technology Reshapes The Cannabidiol Industry at Safe CBD For Me.According to the research firm Brightfield Group, the CBD sector is likely to be worth $22 billion in two years. In 10 years, it is predicted to grow at an exponential rate to reach $75 billion. This is especially the case, with technology contributing to many different phases of CBD production. Here, we will look at some key things that affect how technology is shaping and molding the big CBD boom. If you are wondering what the roles of technologies in the CBD industry are, then read on.Tech-Centered Industrial Hemp FarmingFor a traditional process, farming requires a large amount of labor and much tedious work. Unsurprisingly, technology intervenes to streamline a particular number of procedures and tasks. There are more forms of technology than mere tools that increase the speed of tasks like digging, potting, and planting. At a technology-centered industrial hemp farm, you may dis...

Oakland: Five new restaurants bring bagels, vegan tacos, waterfront oysters and more

Published Sat, 30 Nov 2024 11:28:46 GMT

Oakland: Five new restaurants bring bagels, vegan tacos, waterfront oysters and more Who can keep up with all the new openings in the East Bay’s most exciting food city? Here are five just-opened Oakland restaurants that caught our eye in the past month in the neighborhoods of Jack London Square, Montclair, Temescal and beyond.Left Bank Brasserie: Chef Roland Passot’s fourth Paris-inspired bistro is at Jack London Square, in a sprawling 7,500-square-feet, indoor-outdoor waterfront space. Enjoy an all-day menu of French fare, from moules frites and duck confit to a raclette burger and fried chicken with Esplette honey. A full bar offers classic cocktails in addition to mocktails, CBD drinks and wine. Details: Open from 5 p.m. daily at 55 Webster St., Suite 66-055, Oakland; www.leftbank.comRico Rico Vegano: This Lakeshore/Lower Hills taqueria is the veganized version of Rico Rico Taco, a wildly popular spot for spit-roasted al pastor. Located in the former Holy Land, Rico Rico Vegano’s all-vegan menu of tacos, burritos, quesadillas features fried cau...

Oakland nabs $1 million to improve poor outcomes for tiny home residents

Published Sat, 30 Nov 2024 11:28:46 GMT

Oakland nabs $1 million to improve poor outcomes for tiny home residents Months after an investigation by the Bay Area News Group found Oakland was failing to help most of the city’s tiny home residents get out of homelessness, the city is deploying a $1 million federal grant in an effort to correct the problems.The $1.03 million fund will assist the city in helping people move from the tiny homes — small, rudimentary cabins designed as temporary shelters — to permanent housing and, hopefully, stay there. To start, the city will use the additional resources at just one of its seven tiny home sites.The move comes after a four-month Bay-Area-wide investigation by this news organization into the efficacy of tiny homes as a solution to the homelessness crisis. It found that residents at the city’s four “community cabin” sites — where residents live in bare-bones, shed-like dwellings and share portable toilets — move into permanent housing at a rate of just 28%. That’s far short of Alameda County’s g...