College student fatally shot while trying to enter wrong home in South Carolina: police
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:13:08 GMT
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WTNH) — A University of South Carolina student was shot and killed while mistakenly attempting to enter the wrong home early Saturday morning, police said.Nicholas Anthony Donofrio, 20, from Madison, Connecticut, was found dead with a gunshot wound to his upper body by the time police in Columbia, South Carolina, responded to reports of a home burglary and shooting, police said. Officers found his body on the front porch of the home around 2 a.m.Police said Donofrio lived on the same street where he was shot but that he had attempted to enter another home. The shooting occurred in a Columbia neighborhood adjacent to the campus.Donofrio's parents told Nexstar's WTNH that their son was a Phi Kappa Sigma fraternity member. They had just moved him into an off-campus house last week where he was excited to live with four friends for his junior year. Police did not say who shot Donofrio or whether any charges were immediately filed. (Courtesy of parents Lue and D...Hurricane Warnings issued across Tampa Bay area as Tropical Storm Idalia forecast to bring life-threatening storm surge
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:13:08 GMT
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Tropical Storm Idalia is forecast to bring "life-threatening storm surge" to much of Florida's northwest coast as it intensifies into a Category 1 hurricane on Monday, the National Hurricane Center said.According to a 10 a.m. ET update, Tropical Storm Idalia is moving north around 8 mph and is located about 80 miles south of the western tip of Cuba. Idalia is expected to continue its motion north through Monday evening before turning northeast on Tuesday and Wednesday. LIST: Evacuation zones announced ahead of Tropical Storm Idalia "On the forecast track, the center of Idalia is forecast to pass near or over western Cuba tonight, over the extreme southeastern Gulf of Mexico by early Tuesday, and reach the Gulf coast of Florida on Wednesday," the NHC said.In anticipation, the National Weather Service issued a Hurricane Warning for portions of the west coast of Florida including Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, and Hernando counties.The National Hurricane Center sa...Water main break in Amsterdam
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:13:08 GMT
AMSTERDAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The City of Amsterdam is reporting a water main break on Guy Park Avenue. Due to repairs, residents in the western part of the city may have low water water pressure or no water. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Once the repair is finished a boil water advisory will be issued. Crews are currently on the scene to repair.Lake George Restaurant Week dines again in September
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:13:08 GMT
LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Twice a year, it's time to try some unique eats at restaurants around Lake George. This September, Lake George Restaurant Week is back again. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! From Sunday to Saturday, Sept. 10-16, restaurants around Lake George will offer special three-course menus. Each one will prioritize New York-grown ingredients, and every year, a special ingredient becomes a must for all of them. This year, all menus have to incorporate apples into their cuisine."Throughout this promotion, we will shine a spotlight on ingredients made in New York, aiming to underscore the bond between local producers and eateries," said Lake George Regional Chamber of Commerce Director Gina Mintzer. "This emphasizes the importance of supporting small businesses and fostering community ties." PHOTOS: Classic boat show sails to Lake George Priced at $35 each, every meal comes with a chance to vote for the best. ...Queensbury man arrested for impersonating a police officer
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:13:08 GMT
LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A security officer for SUNY Adirondack was arrested for impersonating a police officer. Joshua S. Copeland, 36, of Queensbury, was charged with criminal impersonation in the first degree and arraigned in Centralized Arraignment Part Court. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! According to the Warren County Sheriff's Office, a caller reported being harassed by a suspicious male on the night of August 22 at a business in Lake George. Investigations determined that Copeland impersonated an officer while attempting to solicit personal information from the caller. Police say Copeland was wearing body armor and a shirt with the New York State Police logo at the time of the incident. Copeland was released after arraignment. He is due in Lake George Town Court at a future date.Two airlifted to Albany Med. after Herkimer County ATV crash
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:13:08 GMT
FAIRFIELD, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Two people were airlifted to Albany Medical Center, one with a serious head injury, after an ATV crash on Sunday in Herkimer County. The crash is under investigation. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! On Sunday, around 6:46 p.m., state police responded to Top Notch Road in Fairfield. A preliminary investigation determined an Arctic Cat TRV 500 ATV with two people from Little Falls on it was headed westbound at a high rate of speed and went off the roadway. Police say the ATV struck an embankment and both occupants were ejected from the ATV. A 23-year-old was airlifted to Albany Medical Center for a serious head injury, the other was airlifted with non-life-threatening injuries.North Greenbush hosting annual town fair
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:13:08 GMT
NORTH GREENBUSH, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Town of North Greenbush announced the return of their annual fair. The event will be held at Town Hall from September 8 through September 10. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The fair will feature rides, games, all kinds of vendors, and a wide array of food trucks. The event will run from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday, 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Saturday, and 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Town Hall is located at 2 Douglas Street in Wynantskill. The fair is free to attend and open to the public.Rensselaer County apple orchard permanently closes
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:13:08 GMT
MELROSE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- As Capital Region apple orchards get ready to open for the season, one orchard is staying closed. Lakeview Orchards, located on Apples Way in Melrose, has permanently closed to the public. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Owner James Kennelly and his wife Judi have owned Lakeview Orchards since 2007. With them getting older and their kids going off to college, the Kennellys decided to close the orchard for you-pick apples."We would love to keep it open," Judi told NEWS10. "We just have to slow down." Mozzarella sticks, melba sauce, and the Capital Region As the Kennellys look toward retirement, Judi said she isn't sure what's going to happen to the orchard after this season, but said they aren't going to sell it. Judi said the May freeze did not significantly affect their crop, and they will be donating the apples to the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York."We're going to miss it terribly," sa...Hospital employee accused of stealing ring from patient arraigned
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:13:08 GMT
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Slingerlands woman pleaded not guilty to a July theft case, which alleged she stole a ring from a sleeping patient while employed by Albany Medical Center. Caitlin Mullaney, 36, pleaded not guilty to fourth-degree grand larceny Monday morning. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! According to police, Mullaney was working as a patient care technician in the emergency room. On July 17, Mullaney allegedly removed a ring from a 75-year-old patient who was sleeping on her stretcher awaiting a medical procedure.Mullaney was released on her own recognizance. She is set to appear in court on September 22.Multiple agencies respond to Crossgates Mall fights
Published Mon, 23 Dec 2024 16:13:08 GMT
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Multiple law enforcement agencies responded to Crossgates Mall around 7:34 p.m. Sunday night for reports of a large crowd with several small fights. Guilderland police say no arrests have been made at this time and no serious injuries are reported. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Police say several juveniles were verbally and physically fighting at the Regal Cinema at Crossgates. Upon arriving, a large group of juveniles ran outside the mall from the theater. Several small fights broke out, according to police, in a few locations within the mall. SUNY Albany Police, New York State Police, the Albany County Sheriff's Office, Colonie Police, Bethlehem Police, and East Greenbush Police responded. Law enforcement says all parties had left the property by 9:30 p.m.Latest news
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