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Birthday restaurant specials in the Capital Region

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 19:31:16 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- If you're looking for a place to celebrate your birthday, many restaurants and bars around the area offer free food and drinks for your special day. Here's where you can get some birthday freebies in the Capital Region. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Barnsider RestaurantHalf off on your birthday (ID required). You must choose from the dining room menu and your meal must be accompanied by another entrée of equal or greater value.Address: 480 Sand Creek Road in ColonieBombers Burrito BarA free giant margarita on your birthday (when you spend $20 or more).Address: 258 Lark Street in AlbanyWolff's BiergartenA free 2 liter boot of beer on your birthday.Address: 895 Broadway in Albany and 165 Erie Boulevard in SchenectadyWasabiFree all-you-can-eat sushi on your birthday.Address: 195 Wolf Road in Colonie and 63 Putnam Street in Saratoga SpringsAzuma Sushi BistroFree birthday meal when celebrating with a g...

Police: Hudson man arrested, charged with Burglary

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 19:31:16 GMT

SAUGERTIES, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On Sunday, Saugerties Police arrested Jason Dominguez, 37, of Hudson, following an incident at 87 Delaware Street in Glasco. Dominguez was charged with Burglary in the Second Degree, Criminal Mischief in the Fourth Degree, and Endangering the Welfare of a Child. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Police say Dominguez had forced his way into the victim's house, threw the victim on the floor, and took their cell phone to prevent them from contacting police. The victim's 9-year-old daughter was present and witnessed the incident. An order of protection was issued on behalf of the victim and the child.Dominguez was arraigned in the Town of Saugerties Justice Court and released on his own recognizance. He is scheduled to reappear in court on April 19.

Schenectady PD arrests juvenile with a loaded handgun

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 19:31:16 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On Saturday evening, the Schenectady Police Department responded to a juvenile creating a traffic hazard near 1224 State Street. When officers attempted to stop the suspect, they attempted to flee on foot. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Police were able to detain the individual and found them to have a loaded handgun. The juvenile was charged with one count of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 2nd Degree and Crossing at Other Than a Crosswalk.

Body found near Lions Park in Niskayuna ID'd as Kevin White, missing for months

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 19:31:16 GMT

NISKAYUNA, N.Y. (NEWS10) — Canajoharie Police Chief Bryan McFadden has given an update regarding the body found near Lions Park in Niskayuna. The body, found Saturday around 4:05 p.m., was identified as Kevin White, 42, reported missing in January. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Per McFadden, a kayaker on the Mohawk called the police he saw the body floating in the water. Niskayuna Ice and Water Rescue responded with an airboat, and officers confirmed that the body wore khaki pants and a green shirt. Schenectady County Coroner Mark Dufresne sent the body to Ellis Medicine pending an autopsy at 9 a.m. on Monday.Before the autopsy was completed, McFadden noted that the clothing and a hand tattoo on the body appeared to match White. They also reported that no signs of trauma were evident. Old Doane Stuart school demolition complete, city offering reward for information By Monday afternoon, McFadden confirmed that it was Kev...

WSJ: McDonald's closes U.S. offices ahead of layoffs

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 19:31:16 GMT

NEW YORK (AP) — McDonald’s has closed its U.S. offices for a few days as the company prepares to inform corporate employees about layoffs, according to a published report. The Wall Street Journal cited an internal email from the Chicago fast-food giant saying U.S. corporate staff and some employees overseas should work from home while the company notifies people of their job status. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! McDonald’s declined to comment on the report early Monday. The report said McDonald’s would inform its employees this week about staffing decisions that are part of a broad restructuring of the company announced earlier. Though the U.S. labor market remains strong, layoffs have been mounting, mainly in the technology sector, where many companies over-hired after a pandemic boom. Policymakers at the Federal Reserve have forecast the unemployment rate may rise to 4.6% by the end of this year, a sizable increase hist...

Volunteer searcher finds 2-year-old safe in Missouri woods

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 19:31:16 GMT

TECUMSEH, Mo. (AP) — A 2-year-old boy who followed his dog into the woods near his Missouri Ozarks home is safe, after one of the nearly 100 people searching for him heard a faint whimper and found the child just before the sunset.KYTV-TV reports that Waylon Loftis was supposed to be napping Friday afternoon at his family's home in Tecumseh, near Norfolk Lake. Instead, he made his way out of the house despite safety devices on the doors, Ozark County Sheriff Cass Martin said. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News SIGN UP NOW Among the scores of volunteers who joined in the search was Jonathan Belt, a veteran and now a paramedic, who headed to a wooded area. Hours after Waylon disappeared, with sunset fast approaching, Belt heard a noise.“The wind calmed...

Police seek public’s help after fatal shooting of 36-year-old woman near Aurora grocery store

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 19:31:16 GMT

Aurora police are looking for leads after a 36-year-old woman was shot to death near a grocery store in Aurora on Saturday.Police are hoping anyone who lives near the scene of the crime near the intersection of East 6th Avenue and North Del Mar Circle and who has surveillance cameras can review the footage from 6-6:30 p.m. Saturday and let them know of any suspicious activity.A police officer flagged down by a neighbor who saw the woman bleeding from her gunshot wounds performed CPR. Paramedics who responded to the scene after 6:30 p.m. Saturday rushed the woman to a hospital, where she died, the Aurora Police Department announced in a news release.Aurora’s homicide investigators have appealed to the public for help solving the case. No arrests had been made Saturday night.Anyone with information about this fatal shooting can anonymously contact Metro Denver Crime Stoppers at 720-913-7867 and be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000.Police said officials in the Arapahoe County...

RTD’s southeast light-rail lines will see months of disruptions as maintenance work starts

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 19:31:16 GMT

Riders on the Regional Transportation District’s southeast light-rail lines will face service disruptions, including less-frequent trains, for about six months as the transit agency performs retaining wall maintenance work.Starting Monday, E-Line trains are running with normal 15-minute frequency for most of the day between Union Station and Southmoor, but service has been cut to every 30 minutes between Southmoor and RidgeGate Parkway in Lone Tree. The R-Line, which connects Aurora to south metro cities, is now running only between the Peoria and Florida stations, with service suspended to nine stations between Florida and Lincoln Station near Lone Tree.Those disruptions to the partially overlapping lines will allow for maintenance work next to tracks that run alongside Interstate 25, according to an RTD news release.Crews will inspect and repair coping panels, which are caps on top of retaining walls, between the I-25/Broadway and Lincoln stations. Work began at the Lincoln ...

Grand Junction police shoot, kill man after responding to reports of an assault

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 19:31:16 GMT

Grand Junction police shot and killed a man Saturday night after responding to reports of an assault in progress.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Armed man fleeing police in Craig is fatally shot by an officer Crime and Public Safety | CBI investigating fatal Monte Vista police shooting of teen who ran at them swinging knives Crime and Public Safety | 3 Adams County sheriff’s deputies cleared in fatal shooting of murder suspect Crime and Public Safety | Colorado Springs police release video of officer shooting Crime and Public Safety | Armed robbery suspect dies, Lakewood police agent injured after exchanging gunfire Officers responded around 6:43 p.m. to the 1600 block of Walnut Avenue on reports of a man armed with a knife who had attempted to stab his housemate, the Mesa County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release.“Once in contact with an adult male, the officer-involved ...

Popular Downtown Disney restaurant and bar closing in April

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 19:31:16 GMT

The Catal Restaurant and its outdoor bar, Uva Bar, located in Downtown Disney, is set to close on April 15, the company announced on Instagram.The restaurant and bar location have been a permanent fixture in the shopping district since its opening in 2001. Catal, which has a terrace that overlooks the district, has a Mediterranean-style menu that includes paellas, salads, steaks and seafood. The Uva Bar sells a wide range of cocktails, wine and beers. La Brea Bakery locations close in Los Angeles, Downtown Disney The Downtown Disney closure comes as Disney plans to revamp the shopping district. The Orange County Register reported that a major renovation was announced at Destination D23, a Disney fan convention, in 2021.A new upscale Mexican cuisine-inspired restaurant and bar, Paseo and Centrico, will replace the Catal Restaurant and Uva Bar, the Disney Parks Blog announced last year. Earl of Sandwich reopens in Downtown Disney The Earl of Sandwich restaurant, the former AMC The...