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Florida man sentenced in connection to gas station skimming scheme

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 12:24:35 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The United States Attorney's Office reports the sentencing of Yuny Hurtado Rodriguez, 34 of Florida. Rodriguez was sentenced to 57 months in prison on March 29 for his role in building skimming devices designed to steal gas station customer information. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The U.S. Attorney's Office reports Rodriguez admitted that between April 2016 and July 2019, he conspired with others to commit access device fraud conspiracy by building skimming devices designed to steal gas station customer information. Rodriguez and others installed those devices inside gas pumps in Albany, Broome, Montgomery counties, and elsewhere. They would then use the collected information to create fraudulent credit and debit cards. The U.S. Attorney's Office explains the fraudulent cards were used to obtain money orders, gift cards, cash, and other things of value. As part of his plea agreement, Rodriguez a...

Wilton Wildlife Park & Preserve offers free programs during April Break

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 12:24:35 GMT

WILTON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Wilton Wildlife Preserve & Park is offering a week of free events for all ages in conjunction with April Break. The 25 miles of trails owned by the Department of Environmental Conservation, Saratoga County, and the Town of Wilton will be open to the public. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The Historic Cornell Fire Tower will also be open on April 15 and 16 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The schedule is:Nature on the Move - Monday, April 10, 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.A fast-paced walk that happens every other week throughout the year. For this special occasion, the group will climb the Fire Tower and learn about its history.Spring Discovery Walk - Tuesday, April 11, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.Walk through the meadows, forests, and wetlands of Camp Saratoga with an environmental educator, and learn about the changes of spring.Bog Meadow Brook Walks, Thursday, April 13, 10-11 a.m. and 1-2 p.m.Learn about the sig...

Missing Vermonter and dog found safe

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 12:24:35 GMT

PANTON, Vt. (NEWS10) -- The missing Vermonter reported missing on Wednesday has been found safe. Colby Johnson, 25, of Panton, Vermont, and his dog, Koko, were both found safe after Vermont State Police reported he left for a local store and never returned home. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Police reported Johnson missing on Wednesday, but he hadn't been seen since Monday.

Copake man arrested after shooting at suspected trespasser

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 12:24:35 GMT

COPAKE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Copake man was arrested after calling 911 and reporting he shot at a car of someone he believed was trespassing, according to deputies. Erik Erickson, 58, faces multiple charges. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! On Tuesday, around 5:26 p.m., Columbia County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to Connolly Road in Copake for a reported trespassing complaint. According to deputies, the person who reported the incident to 911 said he fired two rounds from a gun at the car of a person he believed to be trespassing. Deputies say one round struck and damaged a tire of the car. No injuries were reported, and the person in the car left the area. The Columbia County Sheriff's Office says the criminal investigations branch responded to the scene and began investigating.Charges:Third-degree criminal possession of a weaponFirst-degree reckless endangermentFourth-degree criminal mischiefErickson was arraigned an...

Motor Oil Coffee set to open Albany location

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 12:24:35 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Local coffee brand, Motor Oil Coffee is opening its second location in downtown Albany. The shop will hold its grand opening on April 5 at 12:15 p.m. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The second coffee shop will be located at 136 State Street. Motor Oil opened its other location on Union Street in Schenectady in November 2022. The company will also provide information about its plans for Slip 12, a warehouse district coming soon to take place of the former Huck Finn property. Co-founders Joe Bonilla, and Rich Fazio will be in attendance along with Albany officials.

Officers hurt after four-car crash in Maryland Heights

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 12:24:35 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - Multiple St. Louis area police officers were hospitalized early Wednesday morning after they were involved in a multi-vehicle crash on I-70 in Maryland Heights.The incident happened off I-70 eastbound just west of 270. After being closed for about three hours, I-70 east has been completely reopened. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News SIGN UP NOW A spokesperson from the Missouri Highway Patrol said around 1:45 a.m., Lake St. Louis Police units were at the location after a previous chase. We're told, suddenly, Lake St. Louis Police reported that numerous officers had been struck by a vehicle while they were finishing up their work from the earlier chase.According to the Missouri State Highway crash report, prior to the crash, three v...

Announcing the St. Louis 'Remarkable Women' winner: Harriet Patton

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 12:24:35 GMT

ST. LOUIS -- All last month, FOX 2 and News 11 celebrated Women’s History Month by highlighting the stories of some Remarkable Women in the Greater St. Louis area, but there can only be one winner of the $1,000 check to the charity of her choice.The winner also goes on to possibly receive national recognition from FOX 2 and News 11’s parent company Nexstar and an additional $5,000 to the charity of her choice.The winner is Harriet Patton who is the founder of Better Than Ever Tutoring and the Meacham Park Neighborhood Improvement Association! She spent nearly three decades as a nurse and then decided to start a tutoring program to close the achievement gap between African American students and the greater Kirkwood community.   The Better Than Ever Tutoring Program she founded has supported thousands of students.  It was staffed by volunteer educators, community speakers and leaders and mentors from all over St. Louis.  Harriet recruited a team of people...

What are the odds? Projections & World Series chances for new Cardinals season

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 12:24:35 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Opening Day is set for Thursday, and with it comes some lofty expectations for the St. Louis Cardinals. The Cardinals have earned four consecutive postseason berths and are widely considered favorites again for the National League Central. RELATED - How you MIGHT be able to watch St. Louis Cardinals games for free this year Could that translate to something more? Depends on who you ask, but several oddsmakers give the Cardinals a fighting chance for a World Series title. PointsBet (+2000, 20/1 odds)ActionNetwork.com (+2500, 25/1)Draft Kings (+1600, 16/1)FanDuel (+2000, 20/1)SportsBettingDime.com (+1600, 16/1)BetMGM (+1800, 18/1)FanGraphs gives the Cardinals a 4.7% chance at winning the 2023 World Series. It also gives a 50% chance of winning the division and a 66% chance of making playoffs through a division or wild card spot. PECOTA, a sabermetric system for forecasting MLB performance, projects a second-place division finish for the Cardinal...

ALL ABOARD! Saint Louis Zoo debuts new electric train

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 12:24:35 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A new electric train is rolling down the tracks at the Saint Louis Zoo. The train is named after Mary Meachum, a St. Louis abolitionist who was instrumental in educating Black people. Meachum also played a critical role helping free slaves in the Underground Railroad.“March is Women’s History Month, and we couldn’t imagine a more fitting time to announce Mary Meachum as the name of the newest train,” said Michael Macek, Director of the Saint Louis Zoo.  Top Stories: Officers injured in Maryland Heights crash This is the sixth train at the zoo, but the first one that is electric and first to be named after a woman. Officials say once the gas locomotives wear out, they will all be replaced with environmentally-friendly options.As the trains at the Zoo begin to age, replacing the locomotives with a much greener approach will set us up for a better future,” said Macek. “We are excited as we look ahead to the future of the Emerson Zooline Railroad and will continue to ...

Bill to ban texting while driving in Missouri moves forward

Published Tue, 04 Mar 2025 12:24:35 GMT

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - The Missouri Senate gives first-round approval to a bill that would ban texting while driving.Missouri is one of only two US states without a law that prohibits people over 21 from texting while driving. Right now, it is only considered illegal for drivers 21 and under to text and drive. Top Stories: Officers injured in Maryland Heights crash Potential avenues to change that seem to have bipartisan backing. Democrat and Republican lawmakers both introduced legislation this year to combat distracted driving. The bill making the most rounds lately is SB 56, sponsored by State Sen. Jason Bean (R-District 25). This legislation would require hands-free cell phone use for drivers of all ages. A first-time violation would mean a $50 fine and two points against the driver’s license. Repeat offenses could lead to enhanced penalties. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Politics...