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Ty Chandler looked good for Vikings in preseason opener against Seahawks. Who else stood out?

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 20:14:04 GMT

Less than 24 hours after running back Ty Chandler stood out for the Vikings in the preseason opener against the Seattle Seahawks on Thursday, NFL Network insider Tom Pelissero reported that veteran running back Kareem Hunt was visiting Minnesota on Friday.Regardless of whether the Vikings try to sign Hunt, the fact that Chandler performed at a high level bodes well for his chances of becoming the primary backup to fellow running back Alexander Mattison.Not only did Chandler look explosive with the ball in his hands, he also flashed his ability to catch the ball out of the backfield.“I really wanted to see Ty and see what he can handle as far as all the phases of our offense,” head coach Kevin O’Connell said. “I found myself wanting to get him touches, and that’s always a good thing. His ability to see it in live game action, his vision, his burst, his finish, it all showed up.”It’s worth noting that Chandler wasn’t running behind the s...

Man sentenced for attempted assault on New York State Court Uniformed Officer

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 20:14:04 GMT

BALLSTON SPA, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Ballston Spa man convicted of attempted assault on a New York State Court Uniformed Officer was sentenced in Saratoga County Court. Jordan Hensleigh, 32, will serve two to four years in prison for the attempted assault and two to four consecutive years for violating a court order on March 24. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! "The Defendant failed to follow the law, failed to follow the order of the Court, and thereafter attempted to assault a Court Officer," said District Attorney Karen Heggen. "This behavior demands accountability and consequence, and that is why the Defendant is going to prison for an extended period of time."

Man arrested in connection to 2016 Schenectady murder

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 20:14:04 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A man has been arrested in Middletown in connection to a 2016 homicide that occurred in Schenectady, according to police. The suspect, Camare Williams, is facing multiple charges. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! On August 10, police in Middletown conducted a traffic stop and identified Williams as the driver. Officers were able to confirm that Williams had multiple active warrants from the Schenectady Police Department, including an arrest warrant for the 2016 murder of Andre Lee. Williams was taken into custody and transported to Schenectady Police Headquarters. He faces the following charges:ChargesSecond-degree murder First-degree reckless endangerment Second-degree criminal possession of a weaponThird-degree criminal possession of a weaponCriminal possession of a firearm Clifton Park man charged with sexual abuse of a minor Williams was arraigned on August 11 at the Schenectady City Court and...

Repeat felon to serve ten years following robbery

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 20:14:04 GMT

BALLSTON SPA, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Office of the District Attorney of Saratoga County announced that Jose A. Colon, 54, pled guilty to second-degree robbery. Colon admitted to assaulting a man on Caroline Street on May 15 and forcibly stealing the victim's wallet. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Police were able to secure surveillance videos and physical evidence. Colon was identified and arrested and the stolen property was returned to the victim.Sentencing is scheduled for October 16. Colon faces ten years in state prison followed by two-and-a-half years of post-release supervision. A stay-away order of protection will also be issued for the victim.

Cannabis rollout remains on pause per judges order

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 20:14:04 GMT

ANCHOR: A legal battle continues over the license to sell marijuana in New York. A group of four veterans claim the current process unfairly kept them out of the running to open up shop, now putting the entire program on pause in the state. Amal Tlaige was in Ulster County Court where a torn judge weighed the balance of what to do next.Before court started – current licensed retailers gathered outside the Ulster county court house to voice their concerns about this process. Inside Court, the hearing lasted two hours, weighing the impact of what’s right and how to move forward. First responders urge caution around Fawn’s Leap following several recent rescues Up for debate is the qualifications for how marijuana dispensary licenses are issued. Currently, applicants had to be previously convicted of a marijuana related offense and have some experience owning and operating a business in New York. The veterans suing argue that under the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act of 2019 the...

CHIPS Act impact on New York State

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 20:14:04 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)---This week marked one year since the Federal CHIPS and Science Act passed. New York leaders at the state and federal levels are looking to make New York State a major hub of chip manufacturing in the country.The act was signed into law as a way to create more jobs and strengthen national security. Major chip manufacturing companies such as IBM and Global Foundries already call New York State home, and so will Micron, which has a planned investment of up to $100 billion in Central New York."Micron will be bringing direct jobs of over 9,000," said Hochul back in October of 2022."Indirect, over 50,000 to be the world’s leading manufacturer of semiconductor chips."Companies such as Edwards Vacuum, a semiconductor supply chain manufacturer, has also decided to come to the state. For AMD, a California based designer of semi-conductors, it was the talent in New York that prompted them to have facilities in Monroe and Duchess Counties. The company recently announced w...

North Adams gymnastic coach arraigned on voyeurism charge

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 20:14:04 GMT

WATERBURY, Vt. (NEWS10) -- A North Adams gymnastic coach appeared in court in Vermont Thursday for arraignment on a voyeurism charge. 39-year-old Jonathan Girard is accused of having videos on his laptop of children changing in the bathroom of Central Vermont Gymnastics Academy. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Court documents show the videos were found by his fiancée. Girard claims someone installed them on his laptop, without his knowledge, while he was visiting a Vermont gym. He pleaded not guilty, and has been released under the condition that he will not have any contact with children under the age of 18.Girard is the owner of J Star Gymnastics in North Adams. NEWS10 has learned North Adams Police conducted a search of that gym, which appeared to be closed Wednesday. Girard's name now appears on the U.S. Center for SafeSport Centralized Disciplinary Database. The organization was created in 2017 to address abuse in sports. ...

First responders urge caution around Fawn's Leap following several recent rescues

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 20:14:04 GMT

GREENE COUNTY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Fawn’s Leap Falls in Greene County has always been a local favorite for cliff jumping and swimming, but a recent social media spotlight has seen the area explode with tourists."Especially [during] COVID. Everyone was inside, everybody was on Instagram, TikTok, all of that, and it became a major hotspot," explains Steve Near, the chief of operations for Greene County Paramedics.One group of teens up from Brooklyn ended their trip in tragedy Tuesday. The Greene County Sheriff's Office reports they received the distress call around 3:21 p.m."There was a report that two kids had jumped together off the ledge, and both of them were struggling in the current below," says Sheriff Peter Kusminsky.He says one teen was pulled safely out of the water, the second—a 16-year-old boy—sadly drowned. Back on July 25, more than a dozen people all needed to be rescued after they became trapped in the gorge."There was a heavy rain storm that morning, and the water rose a...

Congressman: "lack of oversight" present in asylee program

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 20:14:04 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) — This week on Empire State Weekly, as the migrant situation continues to unfold, frustrations are growing. Albany lawmakers spoke out against DocGo, the company hired to care for and transport asylum seekers in Upstate New York. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Congressman Marc Molinaro, representing the 19th District, explained he places the blame for the current lack of information on New York City Mayor Eric Adams. His criticism came after lawmakers from around the capital region alleged that DocGo was failing to fulfill responsibilities in providing medical care and not communicating with county leadership."This was a contract that wasn't vetted, it wasn't competitive, it wasn't transparent, and now, there's a lack of oversight, and you're seeing it in communities like Albany county, but others where there should be this coordination and care for the very human souls being located, and there's none of ...

Crane Street homicide suspect apprehended in Scranton

Published Mon, 03 Mar 2025 20:14:04 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A suspect linked to the homicide at 953 Crane Street is in custody. The United States Marshals Services arrested Bernard L. Alexander in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The victim, Philomen L. Henry, was found deceased when police conducted a welfare check on May 22. Police say Henry was shot and killed.Alexander is currently awaiting extradition. Charges will be announced after the extradition and when Alexander appears in a New York State court.