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Get a 99-cent single scoop cone at Stewart's for Father's Day

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:55:51 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- This Father's Day, treat Dad to a 99-cent single scoop cone at any Stewart's Shop location! Father's Day this year is on Sunday, June 18. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Instead of a new tie, Dad can try new seasonal flavors such as Strawberry Sunrise Sherbert, Brownie Points, Peanut Butter Pie, Very Berry Shortcake, Daily Grind, or the fan-favorite Salted Caramel Cheesecake. These seasonal specialties, along with classics like strawberry or vanilla, will all be just 99 cents for single scoops.

Chatham holds state semi send-off for baseball, softball

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:55:51 GMT

CHATHAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- It was a special scene at Chatham High School on Thursday morning. A massive send-off parade was held for the baseball and softball teams, as both squads head out for the state semi-finals. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The Panthers have reached new heights on the diamond with both teams making the state semis. "I don't know how long Chatham has been open, but this is the first time in our school history, so that's a pretty big accomplishment," said head baseball coach Scott Steltz. "Hats off to the girls as well. Everyone in the town supports us. It's brought our community back together over the last two years, and it's just so cool to be a part of, and even cooler to see, and then have the memories of.""This is really like a dream," said senior softball pitcher Emily Mesick. "We wouldn't be here without our community, and our amazing softball and baseball programs. So, it means a lot."The base...

Former Yankee Dellin Betances visits Langan School

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:55:51 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Former Yankee Dellin Betances visited the Langan School at the Center for Disability Services in Albany on Thursday. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The former relief pitcher met with students, walking in to a rave applause. "It was great. I felt like I was coming in to pitch in a game at Yankee Stadium," said Betances.While the Washington Heights native was there to provide some smiles and inspiration, he walked away inspired by the strength of the students. "It just helps you appreciate life in a different way," said Betances. "Sometimes as an athlete you have your bad days but then coming to see stuff like this it's like, 'Man, this is amazing.' Seeing these kids' pure joy and excitement and the people that are here, just everything that they do for this program, it just puts a smile on your face."

Patroons lean on culture in pursuit of TBL title

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:55:51 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Derrick Rowland returned to the Albany Patroons prior to this season. In his last season with the team before his return, he led the Patroons to the TBL title in 2019. This season, Mr. Patroon has built another contender. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The Patroons begin the TBL Eastern Conference Finals on Friday in Newfoundland against the Newfoundland Rogues. The best of three series tips off at 5:30 PM. Albany is looking to return to the TBL championship series, after falling in the title series under head coach Will Brown last year. The team that went 20-4 this season is a completely different team from last year's squad. Guard Trevis Wyche is the only returner. While the team's talent shines on the court, Rowland believes it's their camaraderie off the court that makes this team special. "One of the things that has helped me this year as a coach is I recruited character," Rowland said. "We h...

NATO needs to discuss security assurances for Kyiv - Stoltenberg

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:55:51 GMT

NATO must discuss options for giving Ukraine security assurances for the time after its war with Russia, the alliance's chief Jens Stoltenberg (pictured) said on Wednesday (7 June).When the war ends, NATO will need arrangements in place to ensure that Russia does not simply relocate its forces for another attack, he told reporters at an event in Brussels.At the same time, Stoltenberg made it clear that NATO - under Article 5 of the Washington Treaty - will provide full-fledged security guarantees to full members only.

EU policymakers face a challenge in agreeing the political ads regulation

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:55:51 GMT

Digital advertising has allowed political parties, trade unions and civil society organisations to run cost-effective advocacy and communication campaigns and reach millions of people who would otherwise not be reached with effective, professionalised messages, writes Sebastián Rodríguez.But despite being a valuable tool, growing concerns around misinformation, voter manipulation, foreign influence and lack of transparency have turned the spotlight onto who advertises to European citizens and how.With the next European elections just a year away, the EU’s proposal for regulating political ads is extremely timely.Yet the current proposal – which is set to be debated in trilogues starting this week – could have a number of unintended consequences for both civil society and political parties.The proposal is unlikely to be effective and will quickly be out of dateThe so-called trilogue is the next step in the process, bringing together representatives of the Parliament, Council and the ...

Ask Amy: My husband won’t say why he contacted these women

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:55:51 GMT

Dear Amy: I am 50, and my husband of 28 years is 62. We recently moved to a new country for his job. Our kids are attending university in another country.This has been a huge change for me as I have no kids at home to look after. For legal reasons I can’t work here, but I do volunteer at the local homeless shelter.My husband recently started reaching out to all of his ex-girlfriends, and when I asked why he said he can’t explain it.I am hurt, menopausal, lonely and sad. I honestly don’t know what to do.Should I return to my home country and start my life over?I can’t speak to him or look him in the eyes because it hurts me so much.To add to the misery, we are having his sisters visit soon for a two-week stay.I feel like my spirit is crushed.– Crushed WomanDear Crushed: Your husband can explain his actions – he just doesn’t want to. And now you two are engaged in a silent and lonely battle.As hard as it is for you, I would suggest looking him in the eye and pr...

Harriette Cole: Was committing to this Midwestern university a mistake?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:55:51 GMT

DEAR HARRIETTE: Do you think that I should’ve gone to a university out of state?I am going into my junior year at a state school in the Midwest, which is where I’ve lived all my life. I got really good financial aid, and it’s conveniently close to my home, which also reduces travel costs, but I feel like going to school in a state where there is more diversity would benefit my mental health and social well-being.Related ArticlesAdvice | Harriette Cole: How could I have kept this dorm situation from escalating? Advice | Harriette Cole: Should I cut my parents off because they can’t shut up about my life? Advice | Harriette Cole: This clumsy woman wrecks my house and acts like it’s a joke Advice | Harriette Cole: I’m afraid this exciting job will make me faint frequently Advice | Harriette Cole: I don’t want to falsely accuse them but I can’t shake this bad feelin...

Firefighters extinguish blaze at concrete plant in Miami Gardens

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:55:51 GMT

Three cement trucks were severely damaged after a blaze broke out at a concrete plant in Miami Gardens.On Friday morning, Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded to Ozinga Golden Glades Plant, located at 17301 N.W. 2nd Ave., and quickly extinguished the flames. It remains unclear what caused the fire. Investigators remained on the scene as they determine the cause.Please check back on WSVN.com and 7News for more details on this developing story.

LIGHT AT THE END OF THE TUNNEL

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:55:51 GMT

Happy Friday, South Florida!Hopefully everyone has had a great week despite the countless rounds of rain and thunderstorms that we have been seeing. Yesterday was quite the afternoon across South Florida as downpours continued to develop over the same areas of Miami, Dade and Broward County.  Tropical moisture has been funneled into our area each day this week while an upper level disturbance in the Gulf of Mexico kept the possibility of rain and storms in the forecast. And while the weather pattern is forecast to begin to change soon, there are more showers and storms for South Florida. This morning, though, South Florida got to enjoy a break from the rain as we enjoyed mostly sunny skies.Today will be a transitional day across South Florida as scattered showers and thunderstorms linger across our area.  But as drier air begins to move into our area so we can also expect some quiet time as well. Today showers and thunderstorms will be possible at any given time although the best ti...