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After losing beloved chef, Catskill's Piccolo Dal Torrente carries on with new owners

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:20:50 GMT

CATSKILL, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Heather Minew has been with Piccolo Dal Torrente almost since the beginning. She eventually became the owner alongside the beloved founder and chef Rodrigo Silva. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Sadly, Silva passed away from a heart attack in April 2023 at only 54 years old. It was always his dream to open a restaurant and he finally did in 2021 by opening the small Italian restaurant in Catskill.After losing Silva and for various other reasons, Minew decided to step down as owner as of August 1. She spoke with NEWS10 and recounted her experience with Silva and Piccolo Dal Torrente so far.Silva was born in Mexico and lived in Wappingers Falls his whole life. After he opened Piccolo, he commuted an hour and half both ways every day to work 12 to 16 hours at the restaurant, said Minew. The Tailored Tea in Latham up for sale Silva opened Piccolo on Mother's Day in 2021. Minew said he only had one custo...

Brightly flashing 'X' sign removed from the San Francisco building that was Twitter's headquarters

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:20:50 GMT

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A brightly flashing “X” sign has been removed from the San Francisco headquarters of the company formerly known as Twitter just days after it was installed. The San Francisco Department of Building Inspection said Monday that they'd gotten 24 complaints about the unpermitted structure's structural safety and illumination over the weekend. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! The Elon Musk-owned company, which has been rebranded as X, had removed the Twitter sign and iconic blue bird logo from the building last week. That work was temporarily paused because the company did not have the necessary permits. For a time, the “er” at the end of “Twitter” remained up due to the abrupt halt of the sign takedown. The city of San Francisco had opened a complaint and launched an investigation into the giant “X” sign, which was installed Friday on top of the downtown building as Musk continues his rebrand of the social media...

Carjackers rear-end victim's vehicle before stealing it, police say

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:20:50 GMT

ST. LOUIS - A woman about to get on Interstate 64 in south St. Louis was carjacked overnight after the suspects rear-ended her vehicle.According to a spokesperson for the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department, the robbery happened at 2:40 a.m. at South Kingshighway and I-64.The victim, a 46-year-old woman, told police she was being closely followed by a black KIA Optima on Kingshighway. She stopped at the signal before entering the on-ramp to westbound I-64, and the Optima rear-ended her 2021 Nissan Altima.As she got out of the Altima, the victim noticed an armed man crouched along the passenger side of the Optima, who started running toward her car. The victim fled across Kingshighway and turned to see the armed man enter her car, and then both the Altima and Optima speed away on Kingshighway.The investigation is still ongoing, police said.

Time's ticking on MLB trade deadline, only hours remain

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:20:50 GMT

ST. LOUIS - It's trade deadline day! Usually, it's a time when the St. Louis Cardinals acquire key pieces to build up hopes of a postseason push. This year, that's not the case. The Cardinals enter the month of August at 47-60, a spot where they will likely not make postseason barring a miracle. Because of that, St. Louis is exploring the seller's market and could use the deadline day to move players with expiring contracts or in positional logjams.Trade deadline is set for 5 p.m. CT Tuesday. The Cardinals and all other 29 MLB teams are required to finish all deals by this deadline. That said, some moves might get announced shortly after the deadline passes as teams work to notify players and get information over to reporters. ‘A day we hoped would never happen’ : Mozeliak reflects on Sunday’s trades, hints more might come The Cardinals dove into the trade market Sunday by dealing three pitchers (Jordan Montgomery, Chris Stratton and Jordan Hicks) in two separate trades, which ne...

Cardinals deal shortstop Paul DeJong, complete third trade with Blue Jays

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:20:50 GMT

ST. LOUIS - The St. Louis Cardinals have traded Paul DeJong, their longest-tenured position player, to the Toronto Blue Jays just hours before the MLB trade deadline.This marks the third trade the Cardinals have completed with the Blue Jays over the past few weeks. St. Louis also moved relief pitchers Génesis Cabrera and Jordan Hicks in separate deals. The Cardinals formally announced the move just before 1 p.m. Tuesday. In return, the Cardinals have acquired minor-league pitcher Matt Svanson. Cash considerations are also heading to Toronto. Time’s ticking on MLB trade deadline, only hours remain DeJong, a possible pending free agent, departs St. Louis after Toronto's young star shortstop Bo Bichette suffered a brutal knee injury rounding the bases on Monday. The injury should give DeJong a chance to start regularly for a competitor regularly, at least in short-term, until Bichette returns. A 2019 All-Star with the Cardinals, DeJong played seven seasons for St. Louis and slugged ...

Traffic stop leads to charge of unlawful possession of a weapon

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:20:50 GMT

ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. - A Hazelwood man is accused of being a felon in possession of a weapon following a traffic stop in Overland last week.According to a report filed by the Overland Police Department, on July 24, an officer attempted to pull over a 2021 Dodge Charger for an improper license plate on Page Avenue near Woodson Road.The sped away and got onto northbound Interstate 170 after blowing past at least one red light.Police had deployed a tire deflation device at the on-ramp from Page to I-170, which blew the two front tires on the Charger.The driver continued on the interstate, at speeds of up to 130 miles an hour, through an active construction zone. The Charger got off the interstate at Natural Bridge Road and the driver fled the vehicle on foot. Illinois family still shaken after vandals poured oil into their pool, breaking window Police detained two people in the Charger, and eventually caught the fleeing driver after a brief chase. Police found four guns in the Charg...

Krispy Kreme giving away free doughnuts for losing Mega Millions tickets

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:20:50 GMT

ST. LOUIS - If you lose out on winning a billion dollars in Tuesday night's Mega Millions lottery, Krispy Kreme has a consolation prize.Instead of a stack of dough, you get a donut. Illinois family still shaken after vandals poured oil into their pool, breaking window Krispy Kreme is giving a free glazed donut Tuesday and Wednesday to customers who bring in a Mega Millions ticket for Tuesday night's drawing. Krispy Kreme says lottery losers are winners when they eat one of their warm glazed donuts.

UPDATE: Man shot in Florissant, taken to Ferguson church

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:20:50 GMT

FERGUSON, Mo. - Ferguson police have provided an important update regarding an overnight shooting.A shooting victim was located outside the Ferguson Church of The Nazarene in the 1300 block of Elizabeth Avenue, around 2:30 a.m. Tuesday. Illinois family still shaken after vandals poured oil into their pool, breaking window The victim was taken to a local hospital. There's been no update on that person's condition.On Tuesday afternoon, Detective Steve Trikenskas, Ferguson Police Department, sent word that the shooting had occurred in Florissant, and that the victim was brought to the church immediately afterward.Trikenskas said the Florissant Police Department is now handling the investigation.

Rockies trade left-handed pitcher Brad Hand to Braves for prospect Alec Barger

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:20:50 GMT

The Rockies continued to clear their current shelves and restock their future pitching cupboards as Tuesday afternoon’s trade deadline looms.Colorado traded veteran left-handed reliever Brad Hand to the Braves in exchange for Double-A right-handed reliever Alec Barger, the Rockies announced.Barger, 25, was a 17th-round pick of the Braves in the 2019 draft out of North Carolina State. He’s posted a 3.29 ERA with five saves in 30 outings at Double-A Mississippi this year. Over 38 1/3 innings (30 appearances), he has 48 strikeouts and five saves.Related ArticlesColorado Rockies | Rockies use Ryan McMahon’s sacrifice fly to score sliding Brenton Doyle, walk off Padres 4-3 in 10th inning in series opener Colorado Rockies | Rockies prospect injury report: Updates on Adael Amador, Helcris Olivarez, Zac Veen and more Colorado Rockies | Rockies reinstate Brendan Rodgers from 60-day injured list, clearing way for second baseman̵...

Citadel Outlets giving away tickets to Taylor Swift's Eras Tour stop at Sofi Stadium

Published Sat, 22 Feb 2025 04:20:50 GMT

The Citadel Outlets is stepping in to help Swifties who couldn’t get tickets to see Taylor Swift during her Eras Tour.The outdoor mall will be giving away two floor seats to Swift’s Aug. 7 show at Sofi Stadium, transportation to and from the concert and a $500 gift card to the Citadel Outlets to help the lucky fan find the perfect Eras Tour outfit. Taylor Swift now has more No. 1 albums than any woman in history To enter the contest, fans will have to visit the Commerce-based shopping mall and provide their first and last name, phone number and email address to enter the raffle. Entries will be accepted between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Tuesday.Swifties can also gain extra entries to the contest by dressing up as the pop star during one of her eras, following the official Citadel Outlets on social media, or by sharing and tagging the outdoor mall in a post on Instagram.The hashtag #CitadelOutlets should also be used in the caption.Fans who dress up as Swift will gain five bonus entrie...