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Off the Beaten Path: Martinez Gallery

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:43:53 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Housed in a historic building on Fifth Avenue in Troy, you’ll find a space filled with vibrant artwork waiting to be discovered. Laudelina Martinez opened Martinez Gallery in 2001 to showcase contemporary artwork with a focus on Latino artists.Born and raised in Puerto Rico, Laudelina moved to the United States to attend college in New York. She started her career in higher education before becoming a curator and art director of her own gallery. Hispanic Heritage Month “Each Latin American country has its own history. Not everybody has the same experiences so in terms of their own art and culture each Latin American country is different,” said Laudelina. Martinez Gallery is located on 1913 5th Ave. in Troy. You can email to set up an appointment ([email protected]) or visit the online gallery.

Traffic restrictions for Saugerties Garlic Festival

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:43:53 GMT

SAUGERTIES, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Saugerties Department of Parks, Recreation, and Buildings has released a set of traffic and parking restrictions ahead of Saturday and Sunday's Garlic Festival. Preferred on-site parking is available online. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Starting Wednesday, traffic will be restricted, and/or road closures will take place on Bob Moser Drive, Pavilion Street, and Court Drive. No thru traffic will be allowed during this time.On Friday, traffic onto Bob Moser Drive, Pavilion Street, and Court Drive will be restricted to those involved with Garlic Festival set-up, deliveries, and Permit Holders. Permit holders are asked to use their assigned gate as listed on their permit, and permits must be visible on their windshield or rear-view mirror. Again, no thru traffic will be allowed during this time.On Saturday and Sunday, only permit holders can enter the complex through their assigned gate as labele...

Crews beginning improvement project near Jefferson Ave. near new NGA site

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:43:53 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Major road improvements are happening Tuesday on a main street very close to the new NGA West Complex in north St. Louis.The new NGA West campus is located at Jefferson Avenue and James Cool Papa Bell. Crews are at the north end of this particular project, which is focused on upgrading a stretch of Jefferson. Here, lots of cones and other markers are already out, as work should be starting shortly.Nick Dunne, a spokesperson for Mayor Tishaura Jones, told FOX 2 that crews will be milling and paving Jefferson Avenue Tuesday between James Cool Papa Bell and Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Dunne says the work is part of a long-running infrastructure project around the new NGA West campus. The improvements include new sidewalks, medians, streetlights, bike lanes, and more. Cloned voice, fake bondsman target St. Louis woman Crews say they are going to mill and pave Jefferson, going south first from here to MLK, then doing the same process coming north. Jefferson is not c...

Jamestown Mall demolition starting today

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:43:53 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - The demolition of Jamestown Mall begins Tuesday. It's been an eyesore and safety hazard for years.Jamestown Mall opened in 1973. It was forced to close down in 2014 after years of challenges. The demolition process will begin later Tuesday morning.Our Bommarito Automotive Group SkyFOX helicopter flew over Jamestown Mall Monday.The St. Louis County Port Authority has accepted a bid from 'Target Contractors LLC,' based in South Carolina, for the demolition of the property. The building in the mall is just over a million square feet. Little boy at the center of pizza coupon scam in Illinois The mall has had several fires over the years. There was another large one in April where two firefighters were injured and the roof caved in. It's also had issues with squatters occupying the building.The abandoned property off of Old Jamestown Road and Highway 67 is estimated to be fully cleared by next summer. St. Louis County Executive Sam Page will be there later Tuesd...

AC Hotel in Clayton expected to be finished by spring 2024

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:43:53 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - The AC Hotel in Clayton is on track to be completed next spring.To celebrate, Midas Construction is holding a 'topping out' party. The $50 million project started last year. Little boy at the center of pizza coupon scam in Illinois The 11-story hotel will have 207 rooms, including a rooftop bar and restaurant open to the public. It's Clayton's first ground-up hotel development in 20 years.

Enterprise opening new car and truck rental branch in Chesterfield today

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:43:53 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - Enterprise will be opening a new car and truck rental branch in Chesterfield on Tuesday.It's at 17909 Chesterfield Airport Road. The new 5,000-square-foot facility will have 18 employees to help meet rising demand for seasonal car and truck rentals. Little boy at the center of pizza coupon scam in Illinois The grand opening for the facility is at 10:00 a.m.

St. Louis Blues hosting free flu clinic ahead preseason game against Columbus Blue Jackets

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:43:53 GMT

ST. LOUIS - BJC Healthcare and the St. Louis Blues are hosting a free flu shot clinic at the Enterprise Center during Tuesday night's preseason game against the Columbus Blue Jackets.Flu shots are first come, first serve for ticket holders. No appointment is required. It's from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. Cloned voice, fake bondsman target St. Louis woman If you can't make it Tuesday, there will be another flu clinic on Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Siteman Cancer Center in south county and at BJC at the commons.

MidAmerica Airport emergency exercise taking place today

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:43:53 GMT

ST. LOUIS - If you see emergency crews at the MidAmerica St. Louis Airport Tuesday, don't panic.The facility is conducting a full-scale emergency exercise Tuesday afternoon. It's to help crews respond to a potential airplane hard landing or crash. Little boy at the center of pizza coupon scam in Illinois MidAmerica says access to the airport will be restricted from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. for the exercise.

UMSL holding forum on creation of 'heat islands' today

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:43:53 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The University of St. Louis-Missouri is holding a forum on how urban areas create "heat islands".Researchers say having a dense concentration of buildings and paved surfaces causes cities to absorb heat, which contributes to air pollution and rising energy costs for air conditioning. The forum will look at the impact heat islands have had on St. Louis' ecology and ways to try and lower the effects. Cloned voice, fake bondsman target St. Louis woman The forum starts at 6:00 p.m. in the 'Living World' at the St. Louis Zoo.

Missouri Botanical Garden hosting EV 'Ride and Drive' event today

Published Fri, 21 Feb 2025 10:43:53 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Ameren Missouri and the Missouri Botanical Garden are teaming up for an EV 'Ride and Drive' event.Anyone can come test drive a variety of electric vehicles. It's for National Drive Electric Week, which raises awareness of the benefits that come with driving electric cars, trucks, motorcycles, and more. Little boy at the center of pizza coupon scam in Illinois The event is from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Missouri Botanical Garden.