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Naughty Greek to become Spicy Feta with new owners, new menu

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:09:58 GMT

The Naughty Greek will soon become Spicy Feta.Naughty Greek owner Angelo Giovanis is moving back to his home country of Greece and is selling to the owners of Ariana Kabob & Gyro Bistro in St. Louis Park.New owners Yamah Sadozai and Chris Amundson plan to rebrand and change the menu at all three locations (Snelling Avenue, University Avenue and Minneapolis skyway, Capella Tower) but keep the same fast-casual atmosphere and vibe that Giovanis has cultivated.Naughty Doner Fries from Spicy Feta, which will open in the former Naughty Greek spaces in St. Paul and Minneapolis’ skyway. (Courtesy of Spicy Feta)A spokesperson for the new owners said the restaurant closed Friday, June 16, at 5 p.m. and will reopen under the new brand on Tuesday, June 20. It’ll be a soft opening of sorts, with staff members — who have all been given the option to retain their jobs — getting some on-the-job training with a new menu.The new menu includes doner wraps, hand-stacked steak and ...

Duo biking cross-country for causes close to heart

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:09:58 GMT

AMSTERDAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A cross-country bike trip is more than a bucket list item for two men with ties to the Capital Region. They’re raising awareness for two causes close to their hearts, as they near the end of their ride from California to Massachusetts. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! John David Norton and Tom Taylor have seen many new cities and landmarks along their cross-country trip. But Monday, they were in familiar territory as they pedaled through Amsterdam.“I've been away for almost 50 years," Norton said, "but Upstate New York never leaves the heart.”The pair grew up in Granville together, on the same football and wrestling team, but lost touch after their teenage years. Millions ditched cars for bikes during the pandemic. These cities want the habit to stick “In the '70s we reconnected, when we were back in the 'hippie era,'" Taylor recalled, "we hitchhiked across the country together. Now, we’re kind ...

Pittsfield police searching for missing 15-year-old

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:09:58 GMT

PITTSFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) - Pittsfield Police are asking for the public's help in finding a teenager reported missing. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! According to the department, 15-year-old Jacob Burdick is described as 5'9" in height, weighs 125 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a black t-shirt, black and gray plaid pants and black Crocs.Credit: Pittsfield Police DepartmentIf you have any information on his whereabouts, you are asked to contact Pittsfield Police at (413) 448-9700.

Stuyvesant Plaza announces return of Summer Market

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:09:58 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Stuyvesant Plaza has announced the return of their Summer Market. The annual event is scheduled for June 24 from 10 a.m to 8 p.m. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Formerly known as the Stuyvesant Plaza Sidewalk Sale, the event is observing its 53rd anniversary. The stores and restaurants of the plaza will be featuring outdoor sales, food and beverage tastings, activities like face painting and balloon animals, as well as live music from Saratoga Springs singer/songwriter, Angelina Valente.“We’re thrilled to host Angelina Valente as we continue and evolve upon this annual tradition of welcoming the summer sunshine with a full day of festivities at Stuyvesant Plaza,” said General Manager Rachel Ferluge. “With sidewalk sales from all your go-to shops, delicious bites from our fabulous eateries and activities for all ages, the Summer Market is a great way to enjoy the best of the Capital Region with th...

Pride Night coming to Empire State Plaza

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:09:58 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Pride comes alive in Albany one more time this week. On Wednesday, June 21, things get festive at Empire State Plaza Convention Center. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The Pride Night Celebration at the Plaza comes to the Capital Region. This year's celebration features drag cover group Jan's Jukebox, which has been featured on All Stars and RuPaul's Drag Race. Jan's Jukebox will perform alongside DJ Phoenix as well as drag performers Philly Pina, Empress Champagne, Avi Babs Munster, Amanda Blair, Gemini Dabarbay, and Regina Sapphire.The completely free show runs from 6 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday. In recognition of Pride Month, the New York State Capitol is also hosting the "In the Footsteps of Heroes" exhibit.

Hazmat situation closes lanes on I-90

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:09:58 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- An accident involving hazardous materials on I-90 eastbound at exits 27 and 26 caused a shutdown on June 19, according to the New York State Thruway Authority. The area was cleared as of 3:40 p.m. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! NYSTA stated that delays may still exist temporarily. All lanes were blocked for a period of time. Check out NEWS10's traffic tracker. You can plan your route and see traffic delays in real-time!

Examining Mormon crickets invading parts of the U.S.

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:09:58 GMT

ELKO, Nevada (KLAS/NEXSTAR) — It may only be a few inches long but it's cannibalistic and can create disgust and disruption. A small Nevada town is being overrun with the so-called Mormon crickets. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! "When we looked out here the whole wall was just covered," Colette Reynolds said. "That really, really freaked me out.""Biblical" is how some are describing this infestation of millions of insects. They are blanketing the ground, crawling up walls, infesting buildings, and terrorizing some of the residents of Elko, a small town in northeastern Nevada."They’re moving and crawling and the whole road is crawling and it just makes your skin crawl. It’s just so gross," Stephanie Garrett said. WATCH: Baby seal climbs onto California surfers’ boards Despite its name, the large insect is a flightless katydid which is a subfamily of bush crickets and is harmless except to crops which they will gladly devo...

Shattered glass, blood inside office building where 10 teens were shot

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:09:58 GMT

ST. LOUIS – It's hard to tell a place of learning has turned into chunks of glass, leftover trash, and dried blood.Lauren Young has operated Inspire Young Tutoring for the last six years in leased office space inside the building near Washington Avenue and 14th Street."My office is completely devastated. It's just gone," she said. "I have nowhere to go to implement instruction anymore." Shattered glass, blood inside office building where 9 teens were shot Young said she's been warning the landlord about security concerns in the weeks and months leading up to 10 teenagers being shot during a weekend party. One of the victims, later identified as 17-year-old Makao Moore, died. An eleventh victim, a 17-year-old female, was trampled while fleeing from the scene and suffered serious injuries to her spine, according to police."It's heartbreaking what happened, but I feel like it could've been prevented," Young said.She said people would try and bypass the locked doors by propping the fr...

Missourians frustrated state coming after them for overpaid funds

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:09:58 GMT

ST. LOUIS – A hard blow for tens of thousands of Missourians, many in the St. Louis region, from St. Louis City and County, to St. Charles and Jefferson counties.The Missouri Legislature left without passing legislation to exempt them from repaying Pandemic unemployment funds the state says they were overpaid.The state has gone after 46,000 people statewide, telling them they must repay the money, or else face liens or garnishments.Several members of the legislature had vowed to do what the feds had already done and let people off the hook for repaying.But the legislation never gained traction in Jefferson City. Downtown St. Louis shooting: Slain teen identified, person of interest in custody This comes as a big blow for people like Sheneather Rich. The state clawed but $4,000 for her but seizing money from her unemployment check.“They took my money—almost like $4,000—left me with nothing. Took they money back. I didn’t have nothing, like a few weeks left on a claim! Left me with ...

Keeler vs. Singer: Will Bruce Brown give Denver Nuggets the hometown discount?

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:09:58 GMT

Sean Keeler: For Bruce Brown, love (the Nuggets’ budding dynasty, Nugg Life, getting blackout drunk with Nikola Jokic) and money (bag, moolah, scratch) don’t necessarily have to be a binary deal. Remember the saga of Bobby Portis two years ago? Found his niche after signing an I’ll-show-you free agent deal in Milwaukee, became a legend off the bench and a civic hero in helping a flyover town snatch an NBA title. Sound familiar? Brown’s followed almost the same script to the letter in ’22-23, only we’ve come to the first big (contract) fork in the road. Portis wound up declining his player option in the summer of ’21 — as Brown could do this week — but then turned around and inked a below-market two-year deal with a 1-year opt-out in Milwaukee so the Bucks would have his Early Bird Rights. Here’s the cool part: Doing so then paved a long and winding path for Bobby Buckets to land a long-term deal (four years, $48 million) in Wisconsin. Could a similar path play out for Brown an...