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Troubled Silicon Valley Bank acquired by North Carolina bank

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 08:00:00 GMT

First Citizens will acquire much of Silicon Valley Bank, the tech-focused financial institution that collapsed this month, setting off a chain reaction that caused a second bank to fail and tested faith in the global banking sector.The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. and other regulators had already taken extraordinary steps to head off a wider banking crisis by guaranteeing that depositors in SVB and failed Signature Bank would be able to access all of their money.While more than half of Silicon Valley’s assets will remain in U.S. receivership, the First Citizens deal announced late Sunday, at least initially, seemed to achieve what regulators have sought: a shoring up of trust in U.S. regional banks.At the opening bell Monday, shares of midsized banks like Keycorp, Zions and First Horizon rose 8%. First Republic Bank, which received a $30 billion rescue package from 11 of the biggest banks in the country as it teetered in the wake of the Silicon Valley collapse, jumped 23%.Custome...

Rivers Casino & Resort hosting hiring event Tuesday

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 08:00:00 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Rivers Casino & Resort in Schenectady will host a hiring event on Tuesday from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. in the casino's event center. With nearly 50 openings, the casino is looking to hire in several departments from entry-level hourly positions to salaried management positions. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Rivers' Human Resources team will be on-site interviewing candidates for a variety of openings throughout the hotel, within security, surveillance, gaming, food, beverage, IT, marketing, and more. Full-time positions include paid time off, medical, dental, and vision plans, and a 401k plan with a company match. All positions also offer complimentary shuttle bus services from the local CDTA blue line stop. For a full list of open positions, those interested can find them online. “Rivers Casino is a high-energy and fun place to work, and a fantastic place to start a successful career in the...

HVCC offers free summer courses to high school students

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 08:00:00 GMT

TROY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- This summer, the Hudson Valley Community College is offering over 70 free college-level courses for rising high school juniors and seniors. Tuition, fees, and textbooks will be funded entirely through a college scholarship. The scholarship will cover up to eight credits. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The classes will be taught by Hudson Valley faculty members, mostly online or in a remote learning format. Additional courses will be taught in person at Troy High School. “We want to do everything in our power to make our summer College in the High School courses even more accessible,” said President Roger Ramsammy. “By offering a full scholarship on tuition and providing open educational resources or free textbooks, we are offering an incredible opportunity for students to get a jump start on their college career while still in high school.” Job fair to be held at Crossgates Mall on March 29 Registr...

Roughly 200 chickens, 20 pigs die in Delanson barn fire

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 08:00:00 GMT

DELANSON, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A massive barn fire at the Mariaville Farm in Delanson killed an estimated 200 chickens and 20 pigs on Saturday. The Schenectady County Sheriff's Office says the fire happened around 10:50 p.m. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! The owner of the farm says the barn was occupied with livestock, and some of the animals were able to escape. The structure was a complete loss and the cause of the fire is currently under investigation. Schenectady County Fire Investigations Team, Troopers from the New York State Police Princetown Barracks, Duanesburg Ambulance (DVAC), Mariaville Fire Department, Duanesburg Fire Department, Delanson Fire Department, Plotterkill Fire Department, and the Town of Florida Fire Department from Montgomery County assisted the Schenectady County Sheriff's Office as the scene.

Job fair to be held at Crossgates Mall on March 29

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 08:00:00 GMT

GUILDERLAND, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On March 29, Crossgates Mall and the Guilderland Chamber of Commerce are hosting a job fair at the Crossgates mall from 2 to 5 p.m. Presented by the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, the job fair is free to all job seekers! Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Attendees can stop at the registration booth and enter to win a $50 gift card to a mall retailer who will help the winner "dress to impress" for their first day of a new job. The list of employers hiring are:New York State Department of Taxation and FinanceNYS DOCCSTrustco BankWWAARCNYS Department of LaborNYS Office of Children and Family ServicesNew York Army National GuardNew York State Department of HealthNYS OGSUnitedHealth CareUSPSVisiting Nurses Association of AlbanyBath FitterAAA Hudson Valley 5 things to know this Monday, March 27 The job fair will be held on the lower level near the Burlington and Apple stores. Cros...

NYSP: Drunk driver arrested after crashing into ambulance

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 08:00:00 GMT

MONTGOMERY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Wallkill woman was arrested after allegedly driving drunk and crashing into an ambulance. Ragi Hill, 26, was charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI). Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! New York State Police say they responded to I-84 westbound in Montgomery for a reported car crash involving an ambulance. The ambulance at the time was not in an emergency situation. While speaking with Hill, who was identified as the other driver, police say they noticed signs she was impaired by alcohol and was arrested for DWI. She was taken to Garnet Medical Center for a medical evaluation. The driver of the ambulance was taken to St. Luke's Hospital in Newburgh for a shoulder injury. Two passengers, both EMTs, were also taken to St. Luke's Hospital for treatment of minor injuries. Troy man accused of storage unit burglary Hill was also issued several tickets for vehicle and traffic law violations. She...

Man arrested for allegedly assaulting, and choking victim

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 08:00:00 GMT

EPHRATAH, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- On March 17, the Fulton County Sheriff's Office arrested Matthew J. Werner, 36, following a domestic dispute. Werner was charged with Strangulation, Assault, Unlawful Imprisonment, and Criminal Mischief. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! According to police, Warner was allegedly involved in a physical altercation with a female victim at their shared residence. Werner allegedly struck the victim with a closed fist multiple times, choked her until she became unconscious, damaged her phone to prevent her from contacting emergency responders, and prevented her from leaving the residence.The victim fled the residence later that day and called 911 from another residence. Werner was arraigned at the Town of Ephratah Court and remanded to the Fulton County Correctional Facility without bail.

Western Colorado gunfight in Montrose leaves sheriff’s deputy uninjured and suspect hospitalized

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 08:00:00 GMT

A gunfight Sunday night in Montrose left a suspect hospitalized in serious condition and a sheriff’s deputy uninjured.Related ArticlesCrime and Public Safety | Monte Vista police fatally shoot 18-year-old they say jumped out window, ran at officers with knives Crime and Public Safety | Englewood police officers shoot, kill man who allegedly threatened armed robbery Crime and Public Safety | Weld County grand jury clears former Greeley officer in fatal police shooting Crime and Public Safety | Police shooting during domestic disturbance in Colorado Springs under investigation Crime and Public Safety | Adams County deputy cleared in Interstate 70 police shooting The Colorado Bureau of Investigation is expected to review the shooting.The deputy was responding to a call of a disturbance shortly before 6 p.m. by people in a home where the disturbance was happening. Upon arrival, the deputy faced gunfire, Mont...

Landslide damages home in Pacific Palisades; 2 homes evacuated

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 08:00:00 GMT

A hillside collapsed in the Pacific Palisades Sunday evening, sending a wall of earth crashing into a home.The landslide occurred around 7:30 p.m. in the 900 block of Las Lomas Avenue, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department.Sky5 footage shows a roughly 100-foot by 200-foot section of the hill gave way in the backyard of one home and slid into the house below.Sky5 footage showed a roughly 100-foot by 200-foot section of the hill gave way in the backyard of one home and slid into the single-family home below. Pacific Palisades, California. March 27, 2023. (KTLA)Sky5 footage showed a roughly 100-foot by 200-foot section of the hill gave way in the backyard of one home and slid into the single-family home below. Pacific Palisades, California. March 27, 2023. (KTLA)Sky5 footage showed a roughly 100-foot by 200-foot section of the hill gave way in the backyard of one home and slid into the single-family home below. Pacific Palisades, California. March 27, 2023. (KTLA)Sky5 foo...

Deputy suffers minor injuries after crash involving DUI driver in Commerce

Published Wed, 12 Feb 2025 08:00:00 GMT

A Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputy suffered minor injuries after a crash involving a DUI driver early Monday, authorities said.The crash was reported around 1:30 a.m. at the intersection of Washington Boulevard and Telegraph Road.A suspected DUI driver allegedly struck the deputy’s vehicle at the intersection, sheriff’s officials said. Video from the scene showed both vehicles sustained major damage.The suspect was taken to a hospital with unknown injuries. The deputy was treated at the scene for minor injuries and released.No further details were released.