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Dean's A-List Interviews: Sebastian Maniscalco and Robert DeNiro; Growing up Italian in 'About My Father' 

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 05:19:26 GMT

Check out Dean's A-List Interview with Robert De Niro on his role as an Italian-immigrant father in the new film, 'About My Father,' with his co-star and son in the movie, Arlington Heights-native actor Sebastian Maniscalco. Get Dean's reviews and A-List interviews delivered right to your inbox. Sign up for Dean's Downloads weekly newsletter. You'll also get his Dean Cooks recipes too!

PD: $3.6M bond for driver in migrant crash

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 05:19:26 GMT

BROWNSVILLE, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The Brownsville Police Department held a news conference following the violent death of eight people outside a migrant shelter Sunday.At the conference, Brownsville Police Chief Felix Sauceda revealed that the driver of the gray SUV that struck 18 people attempted to flee the scene after the crash but was held down by people on the scene.The driver was identified as 34-year-old George Alvarez, a Brownsville local with a lengthy criminal history.He has been arraigned and formally charged with eight counts of manslaughter, 10 counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. His bond is set at $3,600,000.Gerardo Salinas/ValleyCentral BPD: 8 dead, 10 injured when SUV strikes crowd near migrant shelter The incident happened at 8:30 a.m. Sunday near Minnesota Road and North Bernal Road in front of the Ozanam Center, which is a shelter for migrants and the homeless.Upon arrival, Sauceda said officers found multiple bodies and several injured. They a...

Austin teacher arrested, accused of sexual assault of student

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 05:19:26 GMT

Editor’s Note: The video above shows KXAN News Today’s top headlines for May 8, 2023.AUSTIN (KXAN) — An Austin teacher was arrested and is facing multiple charges after he allegedly had an inappropriate relationship with a student, according to an Austin Police arrest affidavit.The affidavit states David Hoelewyn, 27, is facing charges of sexual assault of a child and improper relationship between educator and student, both second-degree felonies.In the affidavit, Hoelewyn is identified as a teacher at Texans Can Academy in east Austin. The school principal told APD they started an internal investigation. The principal had statements from the teacher and student, the affidavit states. KXAN has reached out to Texans Can Academy for additional information. Court records state Hoelewyn has retained his own attorney. KXAN is working to find additional attorney information.According to court documents, Hoelewyn and a 16-year-old student initially started texting in January 2023.The repo...

Twins’ Carlos Correa on his slow start: ‘I’m talented enough to make adjustments earlier’

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 05:19:26 GMT

Twins shortstop Carlos Correa is of the opinion that two years of a long, drawn-out free agency process has led to slower-than-normal starts at the plate for him in both of his years in Minnesota. But while the Twins’ shortstop believes he has pinpointed the issue, he doesn’t want to use it as an excuse.“I’m talented enough to make adjustments earlier,” Correa said.Five weeks into the season, Correa is hitting just .193 with a .317 on-base percentage and .378 slugging percentage. His 79 OPS+ is 21 percent below league average — and well below his own career 127 OPS+.But his swing, he says, has been making strides since he made an adjustment on the past road trip in Chicago, and Correa believes a turnaround is coming.“It’s just taking me a little more time, but it’s been feeling good,” he said. “I’ve got five more months to make up for it.”Before last season, Correa did not sign a deal until after the lockout, agreeing to a contract with the Twins in March and reporting immediately t...

Wife of St. Paul man killed interrupting car theft pleads for info: ‘Michael deserves justice’

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 05:19:26 GMT

The wife of the 44-year-old man fatally shot in St. Paul while interrupting a car theft said Monday that “our hearts are broken and our world has been turned upside down by the senseless act.”Michael Scott Brasel, a father of two sons, was killed outside his home in the St. Anthony Park neighborhood on Saturday morning.Michael Brasel (Courtesy of the family)Police said Monday their investigation into Brasel’s killing is “active and ongoing.” No one was under arrest as of Monday morning.“We plead with the public to come forward if you know any details, or have any idea of who could have robbed Michael of the life he loved,” Hilary Brasel said in a Monday statement. “Michael deserves justice. Our family needs closure. Please reach out to the hardworking, outstanding investigators at the St. Paul Police Department to help them solve this case.”Investigators have asked anyone with information to call them at 651-266-5650.Hilary Brase...

East Greenbush police investigating fatal motorcycle crash

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 05:19:26 GMT

EAST GREENBUSH, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The East Greenbush Police Department is investigating a fatal motorcycle crash that happened around 7:30 p.m. on Sunday on Columbia Turnpike in Worthman Lane. Police say that Charles Scott, 65, of East Greenbush, was pronounced dead at the scene. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! After an investigation, police say they found Scott was driving East on Columbia Turnpike when he lost control of his motorcycle, crashing into a wooded area. A passenger was taken to Albany Medical Center to be treated for non-life-threatening injuries. Police are asking anyone that may have witnessed the crash to contact the detective's office at (518) 479-2525.

All-vegan street festival announced in Downtown Troy

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 05:19:26 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On June 4, the Capital Region Vegan Network is hosting an all-vegan street festival at Monument Square in Downtown Troy. The family-friendly event is free and open to the public and runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Local restaurants and vendors will offer vegan food and products for purchase. In addition to food and drinks, this year there will be a wider variety of goods from vegan-friendly vendors, including apparel, body products, and jewelry.Music will be provided by DJ HollyW8D. For more information and to see participating vendors, click here.

Glove City Loft gets $7M in financing for Affordable Home Project

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 05:19:26 GMT

GLOVERSVILLE, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Glove City Loft project has received $7M in tax credits and other state funding from New York State. Glove City Lofts will remove a vacant commercial building from the property to build a new $21.2M 75-unit loft-style, affordable housing unit building. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The housing unit building will be at 52 Church Street for mixed-income tenants, including units that will be dedicated to income-eligible artists and a 2,00 square foot art gallery run by the Golev Cities Arts Alliance, according to the City of Gloversville. “This project will be a major breakthrough in our efforts to re-establish a vibrant walkable downtown. It is by far the largest project in terms of monetary investment we have seen in Gloversville in many decades," said Vincent DeSantis, Mayor of Gloversville. "It will not only provide beautiful, state-of-the-art housing but will all but erase the devastat...

Aroma Joe's opens first NY location in Brunswick

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 05:19:26 GMT

BRUNSWICK, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Aroma Joe’s, a coffee shop chain with locations mainly in New Hampshire, Maine, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut, has opened its first shop in New York. The shop opened Monday morning at 666 Hoosick Street in Brunswick. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The new location is owned and operated by The Hurley Group, which includes Brooks Church, Bob Hurley, Larry Jasenski, and Mark Deso. The group has been development agents for Aroma Joe's since 2014 and has facilitated the openings of 13 stores in Massachusetts and Rhode Island.“Larry Jasenski and I were born and raised in the Capital District,” said Deso. “Bob Hurley raised his family in Guilderland, and they have been local since 1989. Brooks Church graduated from University at Albany and lived in the area for over 10 years. Our roots are embedded in the area, and we’re excited to open the first Aroma Joe’s in our own backyard in New Yo...

Cherokee Street shooting: Police release images of suspects

Published Fri, 07 Feb 2025 05:19:26 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Investigators with the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department have released a series of photos of two suspects wanted in connection with a weekend shooting on Cherokee Street.According to Evita Caldwell, a police spokeswoman, the shooting happened around 7:30 p.m. Saturday in the 2700 block of Cherokee Street, as the Cinco de Mayo festival was wrapping up for the day.Officers who were working a detail at the festival found the victims near the intersection of Cherokee and Ohio, Caldwell said. Both victims, a man and woman in their mid-20s, had suffered gunshot wounds to their legs.The female victim was taken to a local hospital. The male victim refused treatment at the scene.The victims told police there was a fight involving a large group of men when a woman took out a handgun and waved it around. A second individual, a man, also displayed a handgun. Shots were fired moments later, Caldwell said.Courtesy: St. Louis Metropolitan Police DepartmentCourtesy: St. Louis Met...