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98.3 TRY Social Dilemma: When It's Cold Inside, Do You Bundle Up or Turn Up the Heat

Published Mon, 11 Nov 2024 06:51:32 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Today's 98.3 TRY Social Dilemma came from Christopher, and it's about heating the house in the winter. Here's his email:  Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Hi Jaime. I have a dilemma I think a lot of people can relate to. In these cold winter months, how do you deal with it when it comes to heating your house? When I feel cold I don't run to turn up the heat, I'll usually just grab a sweatshirt and put it on. But my wife is the exact opposite. If she feels cold, she'll crank up the heat rather than warm up with a sweater or even a blanket. So what do you think is the right way to warm up during our cold Northeast winters? By the way, I have this "discussion" with my wife all the time. She thinks she's right, I think I am. Thanks so muchChristopherWell, I have to say I'm more on Christopher's wife's side. I have this thing where I feel like I shouldn't have to "bundle up" in my own house. So I'll u...

Orange County man accused of raping minor

Published Mon, 11 Nov 2024 06:51:32 GMT

NEWBURGH, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Newburgh man was arrested following a joint investigation. Jamarr Smith, 22, allegedly raped someone under 17 and is charged with other sex crimes. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! New York State Police say they received a hotline report regarding an adult male engaging in sexual contact with a child under 17. A joint investigation with the Orange County Child Protective Services led to the arrest of Smith. Charges:Use of a child in a sexual performancePromoting a sexual performance by a childPossession of a sexual performance by a childThird-degree rapeEndangering the welfare of a childSmith was arraigned in the Town of Newburgh Court. He is currently held at the Orange County Jail in lieu of $10,000 cash and a $25,000 bail bond. He is scheduled to reappear in Newburgh Court. Traffic stop leads to drug arrest for Rotterdam woman Police are asking anyone who may have been victimized by Smi...

Traffic stop leads to drug arrest for Rotterdam woman

Published Mon, 11 Nov 2024 06:51:32 GMT

ROTTERDAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Rotterdam woman was arrested on Sunday on multiple drug charges after being pulled over in Rotterdam. Christina Cresci, 40, allegedly had felony-weight narcotics and drug paraphernalia in her car. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! On March 5, around 8:34 p.m., New York State Police pulled over a car on West Campbell Road in Rotterdam for vehicle and traffic law violations. Police identified the driver as Cresci. Police say Cresci's car was unregistered and uninsured. Upon further investigation, police say they found felony-weight narcotics and drug paraphernalia in her car as well. Charges:Third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substanceFourth-degree criminal possession of a controlled substanceSecond-degree criminally using drug paraphernalia (two counts)Cresci was arrested and taken to Princetown State Police for processing. She was taken to the Schenectady County Correctional Fac...

Success builds success: the Averill Park dynasty

Published Mon, 11 Nov 2024 06:51:32 GMT

AVERILL PARK, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- There are multiple definitions online for what exactly a dynasty in sports is. They all revolve around one core element: a team that has exhibited dominance over a long period of time. With nine straight section titles, Averill Park girls basketball certainly qualifies. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! So what's the secret? "I think it's success builds success," says head coach Sean Organ. There are many elements that factor into a nine-peat, but it all starts on one side of the floor the Warriors. "The foundation of that is the way our kids have bought into the defensive end of the game over the last few years," says Organ. "It's something that defines our program.""We eat sleep and breath defense," adds senior captain Bailee Lange. "I think without that, we wouldn't be Averill Park."While it's a team effort both defensively and offensively for Averill Park, every dynasty needs its star. F...

Albany HS robotics team gets ready for regional competition

Published Mon, 11 Nov 2024 06:51:32 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Albany High School Robotics team is gearing up for a regional competition in Rochester later in the month. The team is comprised of 40 students who have spent the past two months designing and building their robot. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! On Tuesday, an operations manager with National Grid volunteered with the team and helped them get ready for the competition. After the competition in Rochester, the team will take part in a competition at MVP Arena on March 31.

Stop arm cameras installed on East Greenbush school buses

Published Mon, 11 Nov 2024 06:51:32 GMT

EAST GREENBUSH, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The East Greenbush Central School District now has stop arm cameras on its buses. Police said warning letters have started to go out for those who do not stop when the stop arm is activated on the buses. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The fines for not stopping will begin to go into effect on April 5. If you are caught, you will be fined $250 for the first violation.Both police and school officials are asking drivers to be safe around school buses.

Albany man accused of setting victim on fire

Published Mon, 11 Nov 2024 06:51:32 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- An Albany man pleaded not guilty to a four-count indictment that accuses him of attempted murder. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Houston Ketter III, 40, is accused of setting a victim on fire in an attempt to kill them in November 2022 in the area of Bradford and Robin Streets in the city of Albany. He's also accused of attempting to cause serious physical injury to a second victim on a different date.The indictment includes one count of Attempted Murder in the First Degree, one count of Attempted Murder in the Second Degree, and two counts of Assault in the First Degree. Ketter was sent to jail until his next court appearance.

Firefighter injured, 16 displaced after Cohoes apartment fire

Published Mon, 11 Nov 2024 06:51:32 GMT

COHOES, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A firefighter was sent to the hospital for multiple injuries after a fire in Cohoes Tuesday morning. Crews responded to an apartment building on Johnston Avenue, near the site of the former Saint Agnes School. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! No other injuries were reported; however, 16 people were displaced. According to the Red Cross, eight households were affected, and the organization is providing aid to 14 adults and two children.The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Driver in deadly Westerlo crash admits to bail jumping

Published Mon, 11 Nov 2024 06:51:32 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Westerlo man, who skipped his sentencing date after admitting to causing a deadly crash, could spend the next 30 years in prison. Andrew Gibson pleaded guilty to bail jumping in Albany County Court on Tuesday. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Gibson, 44, previously pleaded guilty to Aggravated Vehicular Manslaughter for the 2021 crash that killed Lisa Sperry and injured two others. He was scheduled to be sentenced in February 2022, but he failed to appear in court. He was taken into custody months later.Both sentences will run consecutively for a total of 10 to 30 years in prison. Sentencing is scheduled for April 24.

Albany man charged in 2019 bank robbery

Published Mon, 11 Nov 2024 06:51:32 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Police have made an arrest in connection to a bank robbery that took place in 2019 on South Pearl Street. Leon Samuel was arrested Tuesday after a years-long investigation. Get all of the latest news, weather, sports, and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Around 9:30 a.m. on July 25, 2019, police said Samuel entered the SEFCU bank at 200 South Pearl St. and passed a note to the teller demanding cash. The teller complied, and Samuel fled with the cash.No one was injured during the incident. The 55-year old was charged with Robbery in the Third Degree. He was arraigned and sent to Albany County Jail.