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The best and worst habits for eyesight

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:11:12 GMT

If you were ever scolded as a child for reading in the dark, or if you have used blue-light-blocking glasses when working on a computer, you might have incorrect ideas about eye health.About 4 in 10 adults in the United States are at high risk for vision loss, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. But many eye conditions are treatable or preventable, said Dr. Joshua Ehrlich, an assistant professor of ophthalmology and visual sciences at the University of Michigan.Here are nine common beliefs people have about eye health, and what experts have to say about them.Reading a book or looking at an electronic device up close is bad for your eyes: True. Our eyes are not meant to focus on objects close to our face for long periods of time, said Dr. Xiaoying Zhu, an associate clinical professor of optometry and the lead myopia researcher at SUNY College of Optometry in New York City. When we do, especially as children, it encourages the eyeball to lengthen, which over t...

What's coming at The Great Escape for Fright Fest, Oktoberfest

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:11:12 GMT

LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Summer isn't over yet, but Six Flags Great Escape is already picturing its iconic roller coasters framed by orange leaves and long sleeves. On Thursday, the park released its schedule of events for Oktoberfest and Fright Fest 2023. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Oktoberfest gets rolling before summer ends. Starting on Saturday, Aug. 26, guests can expect German-inspired cuisine, craft beers and ciders, as well as live music and games. On Saturday, Sept. 30, the masks come on and the fog machines get running to set the mood for Fright Fest, featuring scare actors, new hours, costume contests, and the all-new "Hell Block IV." At both the park and Great Escape Lodge, Boo Fest will offer family Halloween fun on weekends. ‘Endless Summer’ on the way at West Mountain Here's what to expect at The Great Escape this fall:OktoberfestSaturday, Aug. 26 - Sunday, Sept. 24New: "Festival Marketplace" area featu...

Rotterdam's Wagon Train BBQ to be on 'America's Best Restaurants'

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:11:12 GMT

ROTTERDAM, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Wagon Train BBQ, located at 671 Mariaville Road in Rotterdam, is set to be featured on “America’s Best Restaurants.” The company brings attention to independently-owned restaurants around the United States. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! “America’s Best Restaurants” will be filming at Wagon Train BBQ on August 24 from 9 a.m. to noon. During the visit, the eatery’s popular dishes will be highlighted and owner Richard Frederick will be interviewed about the restaurant’s place in the community.Frederick always had a passion for barbecue and had been cooking since he was a teen. He opened up Wagon Train BBQ in 2011. The restaurant has wagon decor, pioneer-themed mannequins, and a life-size steer on the roof. Broadalbin eatery to be featured on ‘America’s Best Restaurants’ The menu includes burgers, BBQ ribs, hot dogs, steaks, pulled pork sandwiches, chicken, salads, and more. You can view the full men...

NYSP: Halfmoon man arrested for trying to hit juveniles with car

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:11:12 GMT

HALFMOON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Halfmoon man was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly trying to hit juveniles with his car. Police charged Edward F. Storms, 30, with two counts of reckless endangerment in the second degree and endangering the welfare of a child. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Police say the incident happened around 10:20 p.m. in the area of Ocean Spray Boulevard in Halfmoon. Investigations determined that Storms nearly hit two juveniles walking in the area after a verbal altercation.Storms was arrested at his residence. He was issued an appearance ticket to the Halfmoon Town Court on August 23 and released.

Dave Portnoy reviews Albany's Sovrana's Pizza and Deli

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:11:12 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Barstool Sports' founder and re-established owner Dave Portnoy recently reviewed Sovrana's Pizza and Deli in Albany. The pizzeria is just one of many the pizza reviewer has stopped by recently in the Capital Region. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Portnoy, also known as El Presidente or "El Pres," was quick to compliment Sovrana's establishment, saying "They got the deli, they got the cannolis, they got this, they got that, love the place." He also gave a quick review of one of their cookies after seeing a sign stating each customer is limited to six at a time."They're pretty great," Portnoy said, rating them a 7.9 out of 10. "7.9 cookie. Really good cookie," he continued. Portnoy would go on to rate the pizza a 7.2 out of 10. The self-proclaimed tough critic has only ever given out 20 ratings of nine or higher."I love the family," Portnoy mentioned. "It's the mother, it's the father, it's the son." N...

Broadalbin eatery to be featured on 'America's Best Restaurants'

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:11:12 GMT

BROADALBIN, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Stacy's Scratch Kitchen, an eatery located at 101 West Main Street in Broadlbin, is set to be featured on "America's Best Restaurants." The company brings attention to independently-owned restaurants around the United States. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! During the visit, the eatery's popular dishes will be highlighted and owner Stacy Tecler will be interviewed about the restaurant’s place in the community. Stacy's Scratch Kitchen was formally located in the Higher Ground Distilling Company before moving to this spot in May.The menu features lobster rolls, French onion burgers, strip steak topped with crispy fried oysters, and much more. You can view the menu on the Stacy's Scratch Kitchen Facebook page. Fashion jewelry retailer opening in Crossgates Mall "America's Best Restaurants" will be filming at Stacy's Scratch Kitchen on August 24 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. The episode premiere date will be ...

Blippi coming St. Louis County as toddler wins hometown contest

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:11:12 GMT

WILDWOOD, Mo. - A St. Louis County toddler recently won a national contest to bring one of YouTube’s biggest celebrities to his hometown."Blippi and Meekah," social media sensations well known for entertaining and educating children, are planning a visit to Wildwood, thanks to toddler Levi Brunk. He was one of five finalists in the "Blippi & Meekah in my Hometown Contest." Five things to watch toward the end of an off-beat 2023 Cardinals season Levi is the grand-prize winner, and he will get a visit from Blippi and be featured on an episode of the show. "Hi I'm Levi Brunk! I am almost 3 years old & I am Blippi & Meekah's #1 fan!," said Levi in his submission. According to the hometown contest page, the St. Louis County-based Blippi episode will come out later this year. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily News ...

Anti-corruption presidential candidate is assassinated in Ecuador as country reels from violence

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:11:12 GMT

By GONZALO SOLANO and REGINA GARCIA CANO (Associated Press)QUITO, Ecuador (AP) — An Ecuadorian presidential candidate who recently pledged to root out corruption and lock up the country’s “thieves” was fatally shot at a political rally in the capital as the South American country reels from drug-related crime and violence.Fernando Villavicencio, 59, who was known for speaking up against cartels, was assassinated Wednesday, less than two weeks before a special presidential election. He was not a front-runner, but his death deepened an organized crime crisis that has already claimed thousands of lives and underscored the challenge that Ecuador’s next leader will face.Video of the rally in Quito posted on social media appeared to show Villavicencio walking out of the rally surrounded by guards. The footage then showed the candidate getting into a white pickup truck before gunshots were heard, followed by screams and commotion around the truck.The sequence ...

Man groped child in Knott's Soak City wave pool, police say

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:11:12 GMT

A Norwalk man has been arrested for allegedly groping a child at Knott's Soak City water park last month.Daniel Alvarez, 44, was at the park on July 25 when a child "felt the suspect grabbing him/her from behind" while in the wave pool, the Buena Park Police Department said in a news release. Alvarez touched the child, who was there with other children from a summer camp, in "his/her private area," and staffers told police that he had also been accused of "taking photos of minors" by others at the park, police said.The case has been submitted to the Orange County District Attorney's Office for the filing of possible charges.Alvarez was booked into the Theo Lacy Facility on the day of the incident and released two days later, as the charges had not yet been filed.

Dramatic before and after photos show devastation on Maui

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 09:11:12 GMT

Dramatic before-and-after satellite images from Maxar Technologies show the devastation in Lahaina, Maui, on Wednesday.Wildfires fueled by a dry summer and strong winds from Hurricane Dora killed 36 people and destroyed hundreds of homes and other buildings in the popular Hawaiian tourist destination. How to help victims of Hawaii wildfires The fire started Tuesday and took the island by surprise, racing through dry growth and leaving behind burned-out cars on once-busy streets and smoking piles of rubble where historic buildings had stood.This combination of satellite images provided by Maxar Technologies shows an overview of Lahaina Square on Maui, Hawaii, on June 25, 2023, left, and an overview of the same area on Wednesday, Aug. 9, following a wildfire that tore through the heart of the Hawaiian island. (Maxar Technologies via AP)The flames left some people with mere minutes to act and led some to flee into the ocean.Officials said 271 structures have been damaged or destroyed...