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Siena's Valencia Fontenelle-Posson embraces leadership role

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:47:57 GMT

LOUDONVILLE, NY (NEWS10) -- The Siena women's basketball team is in the midst of it's offseason program. When observing the workouts, one thing is abundantly clear. Junior guard Valencia Fontenelle-Posson continues to be leader for this Saints team. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The Guilderland graduate was named a captain last season as just a sophomore. The leadership role is one she continues to embrace, as one of just three upperclassmen this season. "I take a lot of pride in that because I just love seeing people around me succeed," said Fotenelle-Posson. "When London [Gamble] hits that max and we're all hype, I just love the energy with that, or Savannah [Wilson]'s running and she's sprinting that whole mile and we're all super-duper hyped for each other, that's the feeling that I work for every single day so I just love it."Head coach Jim Jabir says that while Fotenelle-Posson has grown a lot, she had a great found...

Christian Brothers Academy sues NYSPHSAA, Section 2

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:47:57 GMT

ALBANY, NY (NEWS10) -- Christian Brothers Academy has shown plenty of fight on the football field, winning back to back Section 2 Class AA titles. Now they're taking that fight to the courts. CBA is suing both the New York State Public High School Athletic Association and Section 2. The lawsuit seeks to overrule the decision to punish CBA for violating NYSPHSAA's Recruitment and Undue Influence rule. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! In January, Section 2's Athletic Council voted unanimously to place CBA on probation for three years, and suspend the football for Week Zero of the upcoming season. CBA appealed the decision on March 14, but the appeal was denied by NYSPHSAA. CBA filed the lawsuit in the Albany County Supreme Court through the law firm Girvin & Ferlazzo. The alleged violation stems from communication a junior varsity football coach had with the father of a student in the Saratoga Springs City School District...

'Heat storm' stretches into southern Europe, health alerts issued

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:47:57 GMT

Italy issued hot weather red alerts for 16 cities on Sunday (16 July), with meteorologists warning that temperatures will hit record highs across southern Europe in the coming days.Spain, Italy and Greece have been experiencing scorching temperatures for several days already, damaging agriculture and leaving tourists scurrying for shade.But a new anticyclone dubbed Charon, who in Greek mythology was the ferryman of the dead, pushed into the region from north Africa on Sunday and could lift temperatures above 45 Celsius (113 Fahrenheit) in parts of Italy early this week."We need to prepare for a severe heat storm that, day after day, will blanket the whole country," Italian weather news service Meteo.it warned on Sunday."In some places ancient heat records will be broken."Greece closed the ancient Acropolis during the hottest part of the day on Friday to protect tourists.Italy's Health Minister Orazio Schillaci said people needed to take care visiting Rome's famous ruins."Going to th...

Horoscopes July 18, 2023: Vin Diesel, win the respect and support you require

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:47:57 GMT

CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Chace Crawford, 38; Priyanka Chopra, 41; Kristen Bell, 43; Vin Diesel, 56.Happy Birthday: Lift any barriers holding you back and prepare to forge ahead enthusiastically. Act, live up to your promises and influence those searching for a better lifestyle. Don’t make unnecessary physical changes or give a false impression to the people you want to impress. Be yourself, follow through with your plans, and let your charm and intelligence win the respect and support you require to reach your goal. Your numbers are 6, 13, 17, 25, 36, 40, 44.ARIES (March 21-April 19): Let your actions send an encouraging message to others to pitch in and help. Get involved in an event that makes you feel passionate about a cause and hopeful about the future. Mix business with pleasure, and you’ll connect with someone interesting. 5 starsTAURUS (April 20-May 20): Reevaluate along the way, and you’ll make better decisions. Concentrate on what’s necessary i...

Ask Amy: Should I put this purse back next time I clean their house?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:47:57 GMT

Dear Amy: My daughter-in-law is extremely close to her family and although she tries to show affection for us, it’s only out of obligation.Related ArticlesAdvice | Ask Amy: It turns out my kind and loving wife is a mean drunk Advice | Ask Amy: I worked hard for my degree, and my mother-in-law turned it into a joke Advice | Ask Amy: It was a great party, but it will be awkward when we next see these people Advice | Ask Amy: Should I let it go, or tell my co-workers how annoyed I am? Advice | Ask Amy: I want to tell them I’m not an irredeemable pothead A few years ago, I purchased a very expensive handbag (which I couldn’t afford) as a Christmas gift for her. On occasions I’ve been asked to clean their house, and while cleaning I’ve seen the handbag in her closet.This past Christmas, I received the same bag from her.It is obvious what transpired: While she and my son bought luxuriou...

Harriette Cole: It bugs me when they assume I’m privileged

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:47:57 GMT

DEAR HARRIETTE: My parents separated when I was much younger. Growing up, I had one wealthy parent and one low-income parent, and I was raised by the latter.Related ArticlesAdvice | Harriette Cole: How can I get invited to the good parties? Advice | Harriette Cole: My mom takes money from my bank account to give to my siblings Advice | Harriette Cole: Everyone wants my success tips, but they don’t really care about me Advice | Harriette Cole: Should I take my kids all this way to see their flaky father? Advice | Harriette Cole: My friend hit my car while he was helping me move. Who pays for it? I find it frustrating when people make assumptions that I grew up spoiled just because of my wealthy parent. It hurts me to think that people might perceive me as privileged when that’s not my reality.I find it rude to assume anyone’s financial status, really. I usually let people make their assu...

Former Northwestern football players hire civil rights attorney to investigate hazing

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:47:57 GMT

FILE - Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald stands on the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan, Oct. 23, 2021, in Ann Arbor, Mich. Northwestern has fired Fitzgerald Monday, July 10, 2023, amid a hazing scandal that called into question his leadership of the program and damaged the university's reputation after it mishandled its response to the allegations. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)(AP/Carlos Osorio) FILE - Northwestern head coach Pat Fitzgerald stands on the sideline during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Michigan, Oct. 23, 2021, in Ann Arbor, Mich. Northwestern has fired Fitzgerald Monday, July 10, 2023, amid a hazing scandal that called into question his leadership of the program and dama...

Mercantile Bank: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:47:57 GMT

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — Mercantile Bank Corp. (MBWM) on Tuesday reported second-quarter net income of $20.4 million.The Grand Rapids, Michigan-based bank said it had earnings of $1.27 per share.The results surpassed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $1.11 per share.The holding company for Mercantile Bank of Michigan posted revenue of $73.6 million in the period. Its revenue net of interest expense was $55.2 million, also beating Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $52.4 million._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on MBWM at https://www.zacks.com/ap/MBWMSource

Novartis: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:47:57 GMT

BASEL, Switzerland (AP) — BASEL, Switzerland (AP) — Novartis AG (NVS) on Tuesday reported second-quarter earnings of $2.32 billion.The Basel, Switzerland-based company said it had net income of $1.11 per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were $1.83 per share.The results surpassed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of five analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $1.68 per share.The drugmaker posted revenue of $13.62 billion in the period, also topping Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $13.2 billion._____This story was generated by Automated Insights (http://automatedinsights.com/ap) using data from Zacks Investment Research. Access a Zacks stock report on NVS at https://www.zacks.com/ap/NVSSource

Después de meses de investigación, las autoridades de Oregón ahora creen que las muertes de cuatro mujeres jóvenes están conectadas

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 11:47:57 GMT

(CNN) — Después de meses de indagaciones y múltiples investigaciones, las autoridades del noroeste de Oregón ahora creen que las misteriosas muertes de cuatro mujeres jóvenes están conectadas, anunció este lunes la Oficina del Fiscal de Distrito del Condado de Multnomah.Los cuerpos de las cuatro mujeres, de edades comprendidas entre los 22 y los 31 años, fueron descubiertos a principios de este año, y el médico forense del estado aún no ha determinado la causa y la forma de sus muertes, dijo la oficina del fiscal de distrito en un comunicado.Las mujeres fueron identificadas como Kristin Smith, de 22 años; Ashley Real, de 22; Charity Lynn Perry, de 24 años, y Bridget Leann (Ramsay) Webster, de 31 años, según el comunicado. Los cuatro tienen vínculos con Portland.Las autoridades han entrevistado a varias personas en relación con los casos y han identificado a “al menos una persona de interés” que está vinculada a las cuatro mujeres, según el comunicado. No se han presentado carg...