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Highest-rated comfort food restaurants in Chicago, according to Yelp

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:35:52 GMT

Comfort food. Just saying the phrase manages to create a feeling of warmth that suddenly envelops you and travels directly to your stomach. It's the small, happy dance you do in your chair as your mom puts your favorite dinner in front of you when you go home to visit. It's the infamous cranberry sauce that your beloved aunt makes every Thanksgiving. It's the inexplicably delicious French bread pizza that makes you remember the nostalgia of childhood when everything was simple and eating pizza for lunch felt like a dream come true.There's a wonderfully subjective quality about comfort food because when it comes down to it, the only criteria it has to have is that it has to make you feel comfortable when you eat it. It's the dish you eat when you're having a rough day—like a huge bowl of chocolate ice cream—or it's the dish you eat when you have something amazing to celebrate—also a huge bowl of chocolate ice cream.Whether you're out traveling for work, enjoying a road trip for solel...

Broadway stars Sandra Joseph & Ron Bohmer chat with Dean Richards

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:35:52 GMT

Sandra Joseph - https://sandrajoseph.comRon Bohmer - https://ronbohmer.com/Event:Music Theater Works Producers GalaSaturday, May 13The Signature Room at 875 N. Michigan Ave.https://www.musictheaterworks.com/producersgala/HOMEhttps://www.musictheaterworks.com

LIST: Cancellations, postponements in Central Texas due to inclement weather

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:35:52 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Due to the upcoming inclement weather, several events across Central Texas and the Austin area have been canceled or postponed.Find a running list below.Showtime in the ParkThe event presented by Impact Arts has been postponed. It will now take place June 9. The free event is from 5 - 9:30 p.m. in Pease Park, 1100 Kingsbury St.This free event includes a double feature of Summer Stock Austin’s original movie musicals, live musical performances, an array of activities, giveaways and more, according to organizers.Pflugerville's Environmental Cleanup DayThe event was rescheduled for June 3 due to a forecast for heavy rain over the weekend.“Environmental Cleanup Day is an annual event hosted by the City of Pflugerville Public Works Department to encourage residents to recycle and allow for proper disposal of items. Residents must be in line by 11:30 a.m. on June 3 to ensure entrance,” organizers said. GeorgetownThe Color t...

Albany man arrested for firing handgun on Livingston Avenue

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:35:52 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- An Albany man has been arrested in connection with an occurance of shots being fired on Livingston Avenue. The suspect, Lajuan Morales, has been arrested by Albany Police Department on multiple charges. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! On May 11, police responded to the area of Livingston Avenue and Thornton Street following reports of shots being fired. Officers discovered evidence of gunfire at the scene and began an investigation. Albany detectives were able to gather more information and a description of the suspect, before discovering a man matching the description near Livingston Avenue. Further investigation determined that Morales was responsible for firing at least two rounds from a handgun while in the area of Livingston and Wilkins Avenue. Body of missing person recovered from the Hoosic River Morales was then taken into custody. He faces the following charges:ChargesSecond-degree crim...

Body of missing person recovered from the Hoosic River

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:35:52 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On Thursday night, the Schaghticoke Fire Department recovered a body in the Hoosic River. Investigators determined that the body was that of David Fearnley who was reported missing in November 2022. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Fearnley was reportedly last seen on November 23 in Pittstown. The vehicle he was last seen driving was located in the area of Valley Falls Road and Stover Road.Investigators confirm there was no evidence of foul play. Fearnley's body was found during a water training exercise. Out of respect for his family, no other details will be released.

PBS documentary coming to Crandall Public Library

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:35:52 GMT

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Crandall Public Library's Folklife Center is no stranger to hosting important stories of art and community from across the world. At the start of June, it gets a high-profile entry in that lineage, straight from PBS. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! On Thursday, June 1, the Folklife Center will host a screening of the first episode of the 11th season of "Art in the Twenty-First Century," a PBS series that focuses in on the lifestyles and creative process of arts in different parts of the world. The screening will show the season's first episode, "Everyday Icons," at 7 p.m.The episode follows artists Amy Sherald, Rose B. Simpson, Alex Da Corte, and Daniel Lind-Ramos. The four artists are connected by the ways in which they explore tradition and history, through work that introduces new ideas and approaches.The screening comes by way of a partnership with Art21, a global screening program bringing ...

End of National COVID-19 Emergency to impact New York

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:35:52 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) – This week on Empire State Weekly, the national COVID-19 public health emergency that had been in place since March 2020 has ended. The change will have impacts on how the state responds to the virus, and how healthcare systems treat those looking for care. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Dr. James McDonald, the Acting Commissioner of Health for the State Department of Health, explained despite the end of the national emergency COVID-19 is "still here" and is going to be a virus that New Yorkers have to "learn to live with."He went on to say that free COVID-19 treatments, tests, and vaccinations will continue until the supply runs out. After the free supply runs out there patients looking for care will see prices vary based on insurance. One notable COVID-era requirement that will remain is the vaccine mandate for healthcare workers. Dr. Steven Hanks, the President and CEO of Saint Peter's Health Part...

Three issued appearance tickets after King Street fight in Herkimer

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:35:52 GMT

HERKIMER, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Herkimer Police Department has provided updates regarding an incident on King Street on April 1 that involved more than 50 individuals. Investigations resulted in two juveniles being issued tickets to Herkimer County Family Court and one adult being charged. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! According to the police, there was a report of a fight with weapons in the 200 block of King Street on the night of April 1. Officers observed 30-40 people arguing and fighting in the street. More joined the skirmish. Police requested the assistance of neighboring agencies. During the skirmish, people allegedly shoved officers and attempted to take their weapons. Police say a 14-year-old male and a 16-year-old female were physically interfering with them and making threats. The two juveniles encouraged others to join them. Police say the 16-year-old struck an officer who was providing assistance to another f...

Stewart's holding creative contest for free coffee, ice cream

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:35:52 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Stewart's Shops have announced their "Make Your Own Prize" contest for the month of May. This month's contest invites the community to submit an original poem or song about the popular local convenience store chain. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The winner will get to choose between either a year's worth of free Stewart's coffee or ice cream. The songs or poems can be about anything from sharing a favorite memory at Stewart's, to paying homage to your favorite food or milkshake. Submissions for the contest are due by May 26. Those sending in songs are encouraged to submit both a recording as well as a copy of the lyrics. Albany community mourns the loss of Earthworld Comics owner Stewart's will be hosting a different contest every month this year. To enter, and for further details, visit Stewart's Shops.

McDonald's found liable for hot Chicken McNugget that burned girl

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:35:52 GMT

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — McDonald’s and a franchise holder are at fault after a hot Chicken McNugget from a Happy Meal fell on a little girl's leg and caused second-degree burns. A jury in South Florida made the decision in a case reminiscent of the famous hot coffee lawsuit of the '90s. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Jurors heard two days of testimony and arguments about the 2019 episode that left the 4-year-old girl with a burned upper thigh. Thursday's decision was split, with jurors finding the franchise holder liable for negligence and failure to warn customers about the risk of hot food, and McDonald’s USA liable for failing to provide instructions for safe handling of the food.McDonald's USA was not found to be negligent, and the jury dismissed the argument that the product was defective. A second jury will determine how much McDonald's USA and its franchise owner, Upchurch Foods, will pay the child and her moth...