A local village that made headlines for contaminated water finally got a new water source this year. But that fight took 10 long years. Now, another remnant of its industrial past, the site of the former Oak Mitsui plant could be turned into something greener for the future. ... Read full Story
It has been nearly three weeks since the devastating Texas floods. Meteorologist Alyssa Caroprese looked into the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and how UAlbany researchers are making it easier to get alerts to the public. ... Read full Story
The Lake George Volunteer Fire department responded to a fire at the Town Highway Garage on Thursday night. The initial report was called in for smoke showing at the garage on Gage Road at around 8:25 p.m. ... Read full Story
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - NYRA Students of Thoroughbred Racing (STAR) is Saratoga's free kids program. Now in its second year, the goal is to spark an interest in the sport and plant the seed for future career opportunities. “One of the best ways that we’ve seen to demonstrate the excitement around horse racing is [...] ... Read full Story
The plaintiffs in a wage theft lawsuit against Public Partnerships LLC argued the case should move forward, after P.P.L. filed a motion to dismiss the case. On Friday we heard from one of the plaintiffs for the first time. ... Read full Story
Huck Finn's Playland in downtown Albany reopened its historic carousel on Friday in celebration of National Carousel Day. Officials held a rededication and ribbon cutting before it reopened. ... Read full Story
COLONIE, N.Y. (NEWS10) —With several recent drownings this summer, swim safety is crucial not just for children, but for adults too. For World Drowning Prevention Day, Goldfish Swim School is offering free classes to parents who sign up because learning to swim isn't just a fun summer activity, it can be a lifesaving one. The [...] ... Read full Story
ALBANY,N.Y. (NEWS10)---Republican Representative Mike Lawler has announced he is not running for governor. Instead, he will be focusing on seeking reelection for his Hudson Valley Congressional seat. "He seemed very serious about running for governor and I actually think he has a better chance at winning New York State than certainly, Elise Stefanik, and probably [...] ... Read full Story
The Glens Falls Police Department is welcoming a new member to their squad. The police department announced on Friday the addition of K-9 Marshall. ... Read full Story
New York Congressman Mike Lawler, who had been expected to run for governor in 2026, recently announced he would instead seek reelection in the 17th congressional district. ... Read full Story
The Saratoga County Sheriff's Office spent Wednesday morning rescuing a dog from a steep embankment in a Ballston Spa neighborhood. Just after 10 a.m., crews received a call to Cindy Lane off East High Street and found Duk and his owner's friend in need of a hand. ... Read full Story
New York's future energy goals remain a subject of debate, with Governor Kathy Hochul's administration presenting a new draft energy plan that aims to balance supply, affordability, and climate concerns, while environmentalists argue it falls short of the state's Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act goals. ... Read full Story
The Washington County Sheriff's Office is investigating an animal cruelty case where a cat was shot in Fort Edward. The North Shore Animal League America is caring for Brewster and seeking donations to support his care. ... Read full Story
An Easton man was sentenced to prison after sexually abusing two minors in 2024. According to the Washington County District Attorney's Office, Jose Argueta, was sentenced to 14 years in prison after being found guilty at trial. ... Read full Story
"Shell art isn't a new genre; it's been with us for centuries. The Victorians often framed their family photos with shells. ... The medium also came to the fore in the 1970s when everything was embellished with shells, from photo frames and mirrors to trinket boxes and even furniture." — Stephen Crafti, The Sydney Morning Herald, 4 June 2025
Did you know?
Embellish came to English, by way of Anglo-French, from the Latin word bellus, meaning "beautiful." It's in good company: modern language is adorned with bellus descendants. Examples include such classics as beauty, belle, and beau. And the beauty of bellus reaches beyond English: its influence is seen in the French bel, a word meaning "beautiful" that is directly related to the English embellish. And in Spanish, bellus is evidenced in the word bello, also meaning "beautiful."