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Austin's 23-day streak of consecutive 100° days is the 2nd-longest in recorded history

Published Wed, 13 Nov 2024 14:56:21 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Austin is currently experiencing one of the longest stretches of triple-digit heat in recorded history.Camp Mabry, Austin's official weather reporting site, has reached 100° or hotter every day since July 8.That means, as of Saturday, temperatures have reached the century mark for 23 days in a row. With records dating back to the 1890s, that ranks as the second-longest stretch of triple-digit temperatures ever recorded in Austin. MORE HEAT RECORDS: What is Austin's hottest month ever? The KXAN First Warning Weather team is currently forecasting at least seven more days at or above 100°, which would extend the streak to 30 days. That would surpass 2011 as the longest of all time. How often does Austin hit 100°? Here’s a breakdown by date, month, year and decade The record streak currently stands at 27 days, set between July 17 and Aug. 12, 2011. That summer went on to have a record-breaking 90 days of triple-digit heat.Meanwhile, Austin-Bergstrom International Air...

Progress on 183 North Mobility Project Construction

Published Wed, 13 Nov 2024 14:56:21 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- With just two weeks left until Austin Independent School District heads back to school, KXAN Traffic Anchor Erica Brennes is taking a closer look at the construction projects that have ramped up over the summer that will be impacting your commute.Brennes sat down with Mike Sexton, the Director of Engineering for the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority, for an update on the 183 North Project in North Austin.Brennes: "Joining me today is Mike Sexton. He is an engineer with the Central Texas regional mobility authority overseeing the 183 North Project. Mike, let us know what's going on with the 183 North Project."Sexton: "Right now, this is one of those big projects for the region, helping move people from central Austin out towards the Cedar Park Leander area."Brennes: "For anyone not familiar with this part of north Austin, northwest Austin, fill us in on why these added lanes, these improvements to the structure of 183 is important for that part of town."Sexto...

Ocean State Job Lot in Albany closing its doors

Published Wed, 13 Nov 2024 14:56:21 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Ocean State Job Lot, located at 911 Central Avenue in Albany, is closing. The store's last day is Sunday, August 6. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! According to Paul Cox, the Director of Store Operations for Ocean State Job Lot, the store's lease expired. He said employees have been offered positions at Ocean State's nearby stores.“The decision to close the store was based on a variety of factors specific to this store location and the landlord’s wishes," said Cox. "We value and appreciate all Ocean State Job Lot associates who have contributed to the Albany store." Fine dining restaurant opens in North Greenbush The store is running a 40% off sale until its last day. Ocean State has other locations in the Capital Region including Troy, Schenectady, Clifton Park, and Ballston Spa."We want to thank the community for their loyal business over the years,” said Cox.

Riverfest returning to Amsterdam

Published Wed, 13 Nov 2024 14:56:21 GMT

AMSTERDAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The city of Amsterdam will be hosting their seventh annual Riverfest. The festival will be held on August 5 at Riverlink Park from 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! (City of Amsterdam)The event will feature a variety of activities and performances, including live music, bounce houses, and a water ski show performed by the Amsterdam X-Squad. The festivities will come to a close with a fireworks display over the Mohawk River. The festival, which is free to attend, will also offer food, arts and crafts from over 50 vendors. Riverlink Park is located at 2 Front Street in Amsterdam.

Fine dining restaurant opens in North Greenbush

Published Wed, 13 Nov 2024 14:56:21 GMT

NORTH GREENBUSH, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Roosevelt Room, located at 112 North Greenbush Road, recently had its soft opening. The restaurant is set to officially open on Monday, July 31. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! This intimate, fine dining restaurant has 60 seats and a cocktail bar. The Roosevelt Room is owned by the Moscatiello family, who also owns Moscatiello's Italian Restaurant across the street at 99 North Greenbush Road."I don't eat out that much because I don't feel there's that high quality of food like New York City or Boston," said owner Mike Moscatiello. "I wanted to bring that experience to North Greenbush." New owner revives RAW Juice Bar in Schenectady, opening date set The Roosevelt Room menu includes small plates, entrees, a curated wine list, and signature cocktails. A full menu has not been made available online yet, but it includes caviar cones, local steaks, Georges Bank sea scallops, Porcini Mushroom ...

Police name fatality in Orange County motorcycle crash

Published Wed, 13 Nov 2024 14:56:21 GMT

CORNWALL, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- New York State Police have released the name of the woman who died in a motorcycle crash on Thursday in Cornwall in Orange County. Police say Nidia Nieves, 54, of Ridgewood, was pronounced dead at the scene. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! On July 27, around 12:15 a.m., troopers responded to a report of a car crash involving a passenger vehicle and a motorcycle on I-87 in Cornwall. The crash occurred in the area of mile marker 51.9 northbound between Exit 17 (Newburgh) and Exit 16 (Harriman).Police say a 2017 Chevy Malibu was traveling northbound in the left land on I-87 when it collided with the motorcycle crossing into the right lane. Nieves was driving a 2005 Harley Davidson and was ejected from her motorcycle. Albany school staffer, youth sports worker charged with unlawful surveillance Police are still investigating the crash at this time.

Overnight carjacking attempt in St. Louis foiled by disconnected battery

Published Wed, 13 Nov 2024 14:56:21 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A disconnected battery prevented a group of three suspects from stealing a car overnight while two people were sleeping inside of it in St. Louis. The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department says the group attempted to carjack two people, a 34-year-old man and a 32-year-old woman, while they were sleeping inside of it around 2:30 a.m. Monday. It happened in the 6200 block of Oakland Avenue in the Clayton-Tamm neighborhood. Corpse flower now blooming at Missouri Botanical Garden Investigators say the suspects came out of an unknown white minivan and pulled up alongside the parked vehicle. Two suspects reportedly got out of the minivan and flashed black rifles. One armed suspect on each side ordered the couple out of the vehicle. The two complied and were briefly held at gunpoint. A third suspect entered the car and attempted to start it, but was unable to because the battery was disconnected. Eventually, the group took off with one victim's wallet, cell phone and car k...

San Bernardino City Unified School District begins classes on Monday in wake of new bill 

Published Wed, 13 Nov 2024 14:56:21 GMT

While most kids associate the end of August or the beginning of September with the back-to-school season, children in one local school district are starting the school year especially early. Monday marked the first day of the 2023-2024 school year for pupils in the San Bernardino City Unified School District, and students were seen lining up outside of schools across the district, including Highland Pacific Elementary School in Highland, where students were greeted by a red carpet to help make the early first day feel special. The early school year start date coincides with a later school day start time for middle and high school students in the area and is in accordance with SB 328, which sought to fix the length of school days in response to studies that show students – especially middle and high schoolers – who have later school start times get more sleep.  Thousands of L.A. renters may face eviction as COVID back rent payment deadline approaches “The research was cl...

Cardi B hurls mic at concertgoer in Las Vegas

Published Wed, 13 Nov 2024 14:56:21 GMT

Cardi B is the latest artist to have a fan throw something while performing on stage. Over the weekend in Las Vegas, Cardi was performing her hit song "Bodak Yellow" at Drai's Beach Club when a fan threw, what looked like, water at her. However, the Bronx native didn't let the act slide. The "I Like It" rapper chucked her microphone into the crowd almost instantly, as her security team rushed to the stage. The fan appeared to have been escorted out of the venue by security.The show seemed to continue with fan video showing Cardi continuing to dance and appear unbothered.The incident is just the latest in a series of bad behavior at concerts. Artists like Harry Styles, Drake and more have become targets of objects thrown at them on stage. Singer Bebe Rexha suffered a black eye when a fan threw a phone at her during a performance in New York.

Lady Gaga pays tribute to Tony Bennett: 'I will miss my friend forever'

Published Wed, 13 Nov 2024 14:56:21 GMT

Lady Gaga penned a touching tribute to dear friend and music legend Tony Bennett. The singer took to Instagram on Sunday evening to post a lengthy tribute to the crooner. "I will miss my friend forever," her caption began. "I will miss singing with him, recording with him, talking with him, being on stage together. With Tony, I got to live my life in a time warp. Tony and I had this magical power. We transported ourselves to another era, modernized the music together, and gave it all new life as a singing duo."Gaga then explained that their connection wasn't just a musical act and that her friendship with the "I Left My Heart in San Francisco" singer was 100 percent authentic. Tony Bennett, left, and Lady Gaga appear at the Americans for the Arts 2015 National Arts Awards in New York on Oct. 19, 2015. Bennett died Friday, July 21, 2023. at age 96. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP, File)"Though there were five decades between us, he was my friend. My real true friend. Our age diff...