Sports and hobby shop opens in Glenville

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 22:56:31 GMT

Sports and hobby shop opens in Glenville GLENVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- During the COVID-19 pandemic, Gabe Marruso began going through his old baseball and basketball cards and began collecting them once again. Alongside his nephew, also named Gabe, he opened G² Sports and Hobby in Glenville on August 1. Get the latest news, weather, and sports delivered right to your inbox! "We made it a point to avoid the typical cluttered atmosphere and create a space that feels more like a hangout than a store," said Marruso. "We have a few arcade games, TVs, couches, and seating area with old school Nintendo and N64 and a gaming table for people to play board games or D&D."G² Sports and Hobby has held one Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) event so far and they plan on holding more over the next few months. The shop carries sports trading cards, Pokémon, Funko Pops, Magic the Gathering, and assorted memorabilia such as UFC, boxing, and Marvel items. Sam’s Chinese in Burnt Hills closes, Mexican restaurant moving in Marruso said they...

Police deem threat against EGCSD 'not credible'

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 22:56:31 GMT

Police deem threat against EGCSD 'not credible' EAST GREENBUSH, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On Monday, the East Greenbush Central School District initiated a district-wide secured lockout. According to Superintendent Jeffrey Simons, he was notified by Goff Middle School staff of an unspecified threat made via a voicemail message left on Sunday night. Get the latest news, weather, and sports delivered right to your inbox! School buses were redirected to confidential staging areas until police arrived and facilitated a safe arrival. Each of the elementary schools was able to start their instructional day. School days continued as normal, but there were no outdoor activities and limited visitor access.No threats were made to other school districts. Police launched an investigation and determined that the threat was not credible. Out of caution, the school district remained in a secured lockout for the rest of the day. There is also an increased police presence at all schools. Parents, guardians, and visitors are permitted at schools by buzzi...

CSU Rams will start QB Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi vs. CU Buffs in Rocky Mountain Showdown

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 22:56:31 GMT

CSU Rams will start QB Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi vs. CU Buffs in Rocky Mountain Showdown FORT COLLINS — In his biggest game as CSU Rams coach, Jay Norvell just made his biggest call.Norvell announced Monday morning that Brayden Fowler-Nicolosi will start for the Rams at quarterback against No. 18 CU in the Rocky Mountain Showdown at Folsom Field.“I just felt like the timing was right for Brayden to get that opportunity,” said Norvell, who brought Fowler-Nicolosti in to replace Clay Millen in a 50-24 season-opening loss to Washington State two weeks ago. “I’m not blaming Clay, by any means.”Fowler-Nicolosi started CSU’s win at Nevada last year while Millen was recovering from an injury. The 6-foot-1 freshman completed 13 of 20 throws and threw for two touchdowns in relief of Millen against the Cougars.“We tell Brandon, at the end of the day (it’s) football,” senior CSU wideout Tory Horton said. “Of course, it’s going to be a little faster and (the reads) are going to have to be a little more quicker. But (...

Investigation underway after Van Nuys church vandalized, ransacked

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 22:56:31 GMT

Investigation underway after Van Nuys church vandalized, ransacked A church was vandalized in Van Nuys early Monday and an investigation is underway to find the person or people responsible.The incident occurred around 2:30 a.m. in the 14600 block of Sherman Way but was reported hours later, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.Windows of the Calvary Chapel were broken and the place was ransacked, though it is unclear if anything was taken during the incident.Inside one of the ransacked rooms, which appeared to be a classroom, items including bibles were thrown on the floor and supplies were overturned.A Van Nuys church was vandalized and ransacked on Sept. 11, 2023. (KTLA) No injuries were reported.Frank Donley, a contractor who works with the church who was helping clean up later Monday, said he is just glad he can lend a hand.“It breaks your heart,” Donley said. “Why would someone do something like this?”It is unknown how many people were involved in the incident and police did not have any suspect descriptions.

California lawmakers pass bill barring school book bans

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 22:56:31 GMT

California lawmakers pass bill barring school book bans California Gov. Gavin Newsom is expected to sign into law a bill barring public school districts from banning books and curriculum related to gender and racial diversity.Assembly Bill 1078 passed in the state Senate last week, largely along party lines, and now heads to Newsom's desk.The bill had passed overwhelmingly in the Assembly in May - at around the same time the issue came to a head with the Temecula Valley Unified School District’s vote to reject elementary school curriculum that mentioned Harvey Milk, California’s first openly gay elected official."My question is, why even mention a pedophile?" School Board President Joseph Komrosky said at the time.Newsom publicly blasted the Board’s vote and threatened to fine the district $1.5 million. Board members eventually relented and voted to adopt the curriculum.AB 1078, sponsored by Assemblyman Corey Jackson (D-Moreno) would financially penalize school boards that enact bans on books and education material related to Black, Lati...

Disney reveals dates for expanded D23 fan event

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 22:56:31 GMT

Disney reveals dates for expanded D23 fan event New changes, including an event name change and the utilization of a new venue, are coming to Disney’s D23 event, a biannual fan convention for all things Disney, slated to take place in Anaheim in 2024.The company announced that next year’s fan event will be an expanded version of the typical weekend long affair. Next year, D23 experiences will take place Aug. 4-11, starting with a special D23 Day at Angel Stadium, leading to the event’s official kickoff event at Disneyland on Aug. 8. The abandoned plans to bring another Disney theme park to California From Aug. 9-11, Disney fans can enjoy shopping, exhibits, panels, presentations and more at the Anaheim Convention Center and then travel to the Honda Center during the evening for larger presentations and panels ranging in topics from Disney theme parks to new movies.This is the first time the convention is using the Honda Center, an indoor sports and entertainment arena in Anaheim that can seat thousands of people depending on th...

Pixel Fold review: Google gets so much right!

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 22:56:31 GMT

Pixel Fold review: Google gets so much right! Foldables make up just a small percentage of the overall smartphone market, but they are growing.Recently, I've been testing out the Google Pixel Fold, which is Google's first foldable and mixes aspects of both a phone and a tablet. While it's not perfect, it's a great start.The size is unique - it's like a passport, but heavier and thicker.Google Pixel Fold (Rich DeMuro)Google Pixel Fold (Rich DeMuro)The outer screen is 5.8 inches, while the unfolded inside screen is 7.6 inches. The device doesn’t open flat, and the crease is more prominent than on Samsung's foldables. You'll notice it more when using the device day to day, but it's not a dealbreaker.Compared to Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 5, which has a narrow outside screen, I find the shorter, wider outside screen on the Pixel Fold much more useful.I used the Pixel Fold almost exclusively on my recent trip to Berlin and found that it’s a versatile companion.Photos are incredible thanks to Google's unmatched AI processing, but ironic...

California Democrat Barbara Lee rips Gavin Newsom over Feinstein appointment comments

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 22:56:31 GMT

California Democrat Barbara Lee rips Gavin Newsom over Feinstein appointment comments Rep. Barbara Lee (D-Calif.) criticized California Gov. Gavin Newsom's (D) comments that he would appoint a Black woman to be Sen. Dianne Feinstein’s replacement — but not someone running for the seat.Lee, who is Black, is running for the Senate in California. Feinstein is not running for reelection in 2024, but her health problems and absences from the Senate have raised questions about whether she'll complete her term.“I am troubled by the governor's remarks," Lee said in a Sunday statement. "The idea that a Black woman should be appointed only as a caretaker to simply check a box is insulting to countless Black women across this country who have carried the Democratic Party to victory election after election.""The perspective of Black women in the U.S. Senate is sorely needed — and needed for more than a few months. Governor Newsom knows this, which is why he made the pledge in the first place,” Lee added. "If the Governor intends to keep his promise and appoint a Black woman to t...

Worth The Hype? Chef Frankie Celenza Takes On L.A.’s Westside

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 22:56:31 GMT

Worth The Hype? Chef Frankie Celenza Takes On L.A.’s Westside Tastemade’s newest original series, Worth the Hype, hosted by Emmy award-winning chef Frankie Celenza is now streaming, taking viewers on a culinary road trip across the country. The first episode starts with a tour of some of the buzziest spots in L.A. Celenza visits the Instagrammable fritter shop Holey Grail Donuts, GTA for pizza, smash burger sensation Heavy Handed, and the often overlooked and underrated third-generation Mexican seafood restaurant, Casablanca, in Venice, famous for its calamari steaks, handmade flour tortillas and margarita cart since 1980.“I know the title seems like hype means now and new, but we’re not thinking about it that way at all,” the star of Tastemade’s popular Struggle Meals show tells L.A. Weekly over the phone from his Connecticut home. “We’re looking for a wide variety of restaurants. There are four spots in every episode, and we’re always looking for one traditional restaurant, one takeaway restaurant and one trendy one. Casablanca falls into th...

49ers’ Week 2 primer: What encore is in store against Rams?

Published Mon, 16 Dec 2024 22:56:31 GMT

49ers’ Week 2 primer: What encore is in store against Rams? PITTSBURGH — Opening the season with back-to-back road wins is a feat Kyle Shanahan’s 49ers pulled off in 2019 and ’21.More of the same will be expected next Sunday when the 49ers visit the Los Angeles Rams. Opening this season with a 30-7 rout at Pittsburgh invoked memories of those 2019 and ’21 starts to deep playoff runs.Nick Bosa was a rookie on that 2019 team, and he called this win a great way “to propel us forward.”“You love to get a good start,” Bosa added. “We had five sacks today as a D-line, so Kris (Kocurek, the defensive line coach) was definitely happy. Drake (Jackson) broke out, which we were expecting. We just have so many players.“It’s fun to watch Aiyuk do his thing and Purdy shut some haters up. It’s nice to be on a really good team.”In 2019, the 49ers followed up a 31-17 opening win at Tampa Bay by posting a 41-17 rout in Week 2 at Cincinnati. In 2021, the 49ers also won their first two games on th...