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DOJ: Saratoga woman stole $50K acting as veteran's fiduciary

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:57 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Saratoga Springs woman was sentenced to three months in jail after stealing over $50,000 in a veteran's VA benefits acting as their fiduciary, according to the Department of Justice (DOJ). JoAnne Natalie, 65, previously pleaded guilty to the charges. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! According to the DOJ, Natalie previously admitted that between September 2019 and January 2021, she stole $50,174.42 from a veteran's VA benefits, acting as their fiduciary. The DOJ says the funds were deposited into the veteran's bank account and used for her own needs.The DOJ also says Natalie willfully admitted to neglecting and failing to submit required accountings to the VA. She was sentenced to two years of supervised release, including three months of home detention, and is ordered to pay restitution to the estate of the veteran.

Home Made Theater brings 'Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike' to town

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:57 GMT

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Later this month, Home Made Theater brings another round of staged entertainment to Saratoga Arts. This time, the show in question wears its characters on its sleeve: "Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike" opens on Friday, Oct. 27. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Running for two weekends, the show follows its first two names, Vanya and Sonia. The two are middle-aged siblings living together in rural Pennsylvania when their sister Masha comes into town with her new boyfriend, Spike. Resentments light aflame over the differences in the siblings' lives as a drama spools out across quiet Bucks County."Vanya and Sonia and Masha and Spike" stars newcomers Elizabeth Parizh and Noreen Smuzl, as well as returning faces Logan Haynes, Barbara Miner, Terri Storti, and John Sutliff. The show is directed by Barry Streifert, also a newcomer to Home Made Theater. Streifert is a Theater Association of New York S...

Albany sends more support to sister city in Ukraine

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:57 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The City of Albany is donating recycling and forestry vehicles along with 50 sets of firefighter turnout gear to help their sister city: Bucha, Ukraine. “We will continue to advocate to send whatever is needed for Ukraine to be able to not only fight this war, but rebuild their communities and create hope," Mayor Kathy Sheehan said. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The city was devastated in the ongoing war with Russia, leaving officials to rebuild. The two cities connected in February, when Bucha's mayor visited Albany and spoke with local officials to learn more about how the Capital Region can help. “That is why we created a sister city relationship with Bucha," Sheehan said. "Knowing there would be a time to rebuild.” Basil Seggos, Department of Environmental Conservation Commissioner, joined the announcement; he spent time volunteering with first responders in Ukraine last year. Hundreds ga...

Missouri woman among 11 Americans killed in Israel-Hamas war

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:57 GMT

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. -- A Missouri native was among at least 11 Americans killed in the war between Israel and militant group Hamas.More than 1,000 people have died since Hamas, a militant group that controls Gaza, launched attacks against Israel, triggering a response by Israeli forces. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Saturday that Israel is “at war” with Hamas following the initial attacks. Israel pounds Gaza, threatening punishing retaliation for weekend attack Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey said Deborah Matias, an American citizen living in Israel, died in the violent assault by Hamas militants over the weekend. Bailey said she died while shielding her 16-year-old son from gunshots.Matias was born in Boone County, Missouri, according to Bailey. The attorney general said Matias' husband was also shot and killed. "Please join me in praying for the full recovery of their son, Rotem, and for all of the victims of these horrendous attacks," Bailey said on social media....

New details in a deadly shooting at a Ferguson gas station

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:57 GMT

FERGUSON, Mo. - A security guard faces criminal charges after police say he fatally shot a man over the weekend who opened fire at him at a Ferguson gas station. St. Louis County prosecutors have charged Maury Adams with one count of voluntary manslaughter and armed criminal action. Court documents acquired Tuesday by FOX 2 reveal new details on what transpired during the encounter. WARNING: Some viewers may find details of this story to be disturbing. Local church group traveling through Israel still stuck in the Middle East The Ferguson Police Department says the shooting happened around 1:30 a.m. at a QuikTrip in the 10000 block of West Florissant Avenue. Investigators say the incident unfolded shortly after one man tried to make a purchase, and there was “an apparent disagreement over the required identification for the transaction.” The man attempting to make the purchase eventually left the convenience store but returned with a gun. According to a probable cause statement o...

St. Louis Blues officially name 2023-24 opening night roster

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:57 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Another season of St. Louis Blues hockey is right around the corner. With the season opener set for Thursday, the Blues have officially solidified their opening-night roster. The Blues will begin the season with 13 forwards, eight defensemen, and two goaltenders.ForwardsNikita AlexandrovSammy BlaisPavel BuchnevichKevin HayesKasperi KapanenJordan KyrouJake NeighboursBrandon SaadBrayden SchennOskar SundqvistRobert ThomasAlexey ToropchenkoJakub VranaDefensemenRobert BortuzzoJustin FaulkTorey KrugNick LeddyColton ParaykoScott PerunovichMarco ScandellaTyler TuckerGoaltendersJordan BinningtonJoel HoferThere aren't too many surprises that come with this year's roster. Brayden Schenn is gearing up for his first season as the team's captain. Justin Faulk, Colton Parayko and Robert Thomas will all serve as alternate captains. The eight defensemen is perhaps the biggest surprise, but there were times last season when head coach Craig Berube called upon 11 forwards and seven defense...

'Kelly Clarkson' previews show's fifth season and reflects on American Idol success

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:57 GMT

ST. LOUIS - We were American Idol from the jump airing on FOX 2. The show's first winner, Kelly Clarkson, was in the house.Clarkson is getting ready for the fifth season of the 'Kelly Clakrson Show.' She spoke to Tim Ezell about her goring pains of being television host the past four seasons, and if she could predict the success of American Idol. Dead tree is a big problem for elderly St. Louis homeowner The Kelly Clarkson Show's fifth season airs Monday, October 16

Red Rocks concert-goers, shows pumped $717 million into Colorado in 2022

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:57 GMT

Nearly half of all concert-goers at Red Rocks traveled from out of state last year to see their favorite musicians, spending $305 million in the Denver metro area before and after concerts, according to the first-ever economic impact study of the amphitheater.That was one of the most interesting points gleaned from the study, which also concluded that the record number of shows in 2022 — Red Rocks was booked nearly every night from April to November — has contributed to unprecedented revenue and audience growth.Related ArticlesMusic | The first Red Rocks concerts of 2024 have been set, and tickets are already going on sale Music | Songwriting takes center stage as String Cheese Incident marks 30th anniversary with new album The outdoor venue, which is owned by the city of Denver, employs 1,500 people during the season and supports about 5,500 jobs, representing an annual total of $216 million in income (paychecks) and $717 million in econo...

The chicken that might put a ring on it

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:57 GMT

By Christina Morales, The New York TimesThe quickest way to someone’s heart is through their stomach, or so the saying goes. But what if a piece of chicken, drenched in a sun-dried tomato cream sauce, was the best shortcut to the altar?In 2016, when Lindsay Funston was an editor at Delish, she created a recipe video for a Tuscan-style chicken dish that attracted millions of views. When she was done cooking, Funston’s video producer took a bite and declared, “I’d marry you for that chicken!” She named the dish “Marry Me Chicken.”On TikTok, there are hundreds of variations on the original recipe that go by the same name. Some cooks make it with jerk-style spices; some serve the creamy dish with pasta.But others confuse this modern take on a marriage-worthy dish with “Engagement Chicken,” an earlier recipe from Glamour magazine.That one, for a whole roasted chicken with lemon and herbs, was published by the magazine in 2004. But since the mid-1980s, Kim Bonnell, a former fashion editor...

Minor on e-bike killed in Santa Clarita traffic crash

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:48:57 GMT

A child was killed when the electric bicycle he was riding collided with a car in Santa Clarita on Monday.The crash was reported at about 9 a.m. at Decoro Drive and McBean Parkway, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. The juvenile was declared dead at the scene, as the Los Angeles County Fire Department responded but no one was transported to a hospital. The victim's age was not immediately available.Aerial footage from Sky5 showed that the victim appeared to be male, and a Bud Light semi-truck was parked near the investigation scene.The Sheriff's Department officials confirmed no arrest has been made.Nidia Becerra, Sofia Pop Perez and Alberto Mendez contributed to this report.