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What is the summer solstice? An astronomer explains

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:51:01 GMT

(The Conversation) - The summer solstice marks the official start of summer. It brings the longest day and shortest night of the year for the 88% of Earth’s people who live in the Northern Hemisphere. People around the world traditionally observe the change of seasons with bonfires and festivals and Fête de la Musique celebrations.Astronomers can calculate an exact moment for the solstice, when Earth reaches the point in its orbit where the North Pole is angled closest to the sun. That moment will be at 10:58 a.m. Eastern Time on June 21 this year. From Earth, the sun will appear farthest north relative to the stars. People living on the Tropic of Cancer, 23.5 degrees north of the Equator, will see the sun pass straight overhead at noon.Six months from now the sun will reach its southern extreme and pass overhead for people on the Tropic of Capricorn, and northerners will experience their shortest days of the year, at the winter solstice.(Getty Images)The sun’s angle ...

Recipe: Meatballs in tomato sauce get a little lighter

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:51:01 GMT

Meatballs in tomato sauce are a comforting thing, a ruddy, garlicky Italian American classic meant to be nestled on a pile of spaghetti and showered in cheese.This dish is not that.True, it has meatballs, assertively flavored with garlic and browned in hot oil. And yes, they finish cooking in a savory, brick-red tomato sauce. But that’s where the similarities end. Because these are summer meatballs.The traditional dish, to my mind, is an ideal winter companion. A cozy mix of canned tomatoes and olive oil bubbling leisurely on the stove, it’s perfect to sit close by when it’s chilly out, as warming as a woolly turtleneck.Think of this version as meatballs all decked out in their resort wear. Made from fresh summer tomatoes that are only briefly cooked, the sauce stays juicy and bright — and making it won’t heat up your kitchen. What the dish loses in long-cooked marinara richness, it more than makes up for in sweetness, tang and a fragrant touch of spice.The sweetness comes from seas...

Free music celebrations in Albany for Make Music Day

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:51:01 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The inaugural Make Music Albany is set for June 21. The day includes free, public musical events in celebration of Make Music Day, a global music celebration that brings people together to make music. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! For 2023, over 100 U.S. cities will host thousands of Make Music performances across the country. In the Capital Region, both Albany and Troy are celebrating their first time participating.Make Music Day began in France in 1982 and has spread to over 1,000 cities across 120 countries. Make Music concerts are performed by anyone who wants to take part and enjoyed by everyone who wants to attend in public spaces. Troy holding events to celebrate Make Music Day ScheduleNoon: Make Music Day Celebration featuring Heard at The Egg1 p.m.: Thom Ingram at Washington Park Parade Grounds2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.: Open Mic at Washington Park Parade Grounds. If you would like to particip...

Schenectady man found guilty of 2022 Colonie burglaries

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:51:01 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A Schenectady man was found guilty of street burglaries dating back to 2022 on Albany Street in Colonie. Mark Torra, 61, is set to appear in court for a hearing again in August. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! According to the Albany County District Attorney's Office, an indictment alleged that on or around June 22, Torra knowingly entered or stayed in a building on Albany Street with the intent to commit a crime. This was not the first time, as he was accused of committing the same offense at a different Albaby Street address on or around July 5, 2022. He was convicted of two counts of second-degree burglary.

98.3 TRY Social Dilemma: Can I Mandate That Guests Don't Take Any Pictures at My Party?

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:51:01 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Today's 98.3 TRY Social Dilemma came from Lisa and it's about picture taking at a party. Here's the email: Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! Hi Jaime hope you’re having a great morning. My name is Lisa and I’m emailing you because I’m having a barbeque on the 4th of July, and I want to ask my guests to not take or post any pictures on social media so those not invited don’t get mad at me. Like I said the party is going to be on the 4th and I’m going to invite around 70 people. There are around 30 other people that I couldn’t invite and feel bad about, but it just didn’t work out because of how much room I have in my yard. I just don’t want to lose friends over it you know. People see pictures on Facebook and wonder why they weren’t invited and then I get a phone call or text asking why and I never know what to say. So I don’t want anyone taking or posting pictures of the party. Can I ask people not to...

Frog Alley hosting first-ever Brew-B-Q event

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:51:01 GMT

SCHENECTADY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Frog Alley Brewing will host its first-ever "Brew-B-Q" event this weekend, offering a masters BBQ competition, live music, drinks, and more. All ages are welcome, and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to Schenectady ARC. Saturday's event starts at 11 a.m. and ends at 8 p.m., and starts at 11 a.m. on Sunday, ending at 5 p.m. Get the latest, news, weather, sports and community events delivered right to your inbox! On Saturday, admission will be $10 for all ages and will offer People's Choice Chicken Wings from participating teams. On Sunday, admission will be $5 for all ages, and will offer axe throwing featuring Generation Axe. A live viewing of a KCBS Sanctioned Masters BBQ Competition will be held Sunday as well. Barbeque food from Frog Alley, Annbel's Pizza Co., and Wagon Train BBQ will be offered on both days. Local bands and musicians The Schmooze, Playin' with Fire, Southbound Renegade, DJ Mikey C, Fritz's Polka Bank, and the Donna Tritc...

Camper illness leads to panic in Eureka Tuesday night

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:51:01 GMT

EUREKA, Mo. - There was panic at a camp in Eureka Tuesday night. Parents rushed to pick up their kids after finding out several children needed medical care.Several hours ago, there was a lot of commotion at Camp Wyman in Wildwood. Two teens were taken to the hospital in need of medical care. The CEO of the camp told FOX 2 a teenage girl had a pre-existing medical condition. She had a medical emergency during dinner Tuesday. A nurse they have on staff came to help her.A teenage boy tripped and fell during the emergency, and both teens were taken to a nearby hospital. Others started hyperventilating and panicking, leading to camp staff calling in extra help. Several ambulances, fire trucks, and police cars were at the scene. Missouri family finds relative 10 hours after hearing she died We're told this is a camp for kids ages four to 15. The kids were about two and a half weeks into their stay.A group of concerned parents came to reunite with their kids Tuesday night."We know that ...

Sculptor Harry Weber and The Spinks Brothers getting stars on St. Louis Walk of Fame today

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:51:01 GMT

ST. LOUIS - Three lucky individuals will get stars on the St. Louis Walk of Fame Wednesday. One of those includes sculptor Harry Weber.He's been sculpting sports sensations and historical figures for years. Weber's works include the Lewis and Clark statue along the St. Louis Riverfront, the Chuck Berry Statue in The Delmar Loop, the Dred and Harriet Scott statue in downtown St. Louis, and all the Cardinals Hall of Famers outside Busch Stadium.Wednesday morning's induction ceremony is at 11:30 a.m. His star will be in front of the Peacock Diner on Delmar Boulevard. Missouri family finds relative 10 hours after hearing she died The Spinks Brothers will also get stars on the walk of fame on Monday. Micahel and Leon Spinks made history in 1976 as the first brothers to win Olympic gold medals in the same year. They later became the first brothers to win the world heavyweight championships as pros. Leon Spinks was also recognized for beating Muhammand Ali in one of the biggest upsets in...

GAF Roofing Academy hosting training class today

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:51:01 GMT

ST. LOUIS - One of North America's largest roofing manufacturers is holding a training class Wednesday.GAF says their roofing academy is to help people from any background build the necessary skills to get an entry-level position in the roofing industry. That especially includes formerly incarcerated people and those leaving the military. How many Missouri bridges need to be repaired or replaced? Depends who you ask After the 4-day course, graduates will have a chance to be interviewed by certified contractors.

'Tall Tree' subdivision development possibly coming to St. Charles County

Published Thu, 20 Feb 2025 19:51:01 GMT

ST. CHARLES COUNTY, Mo. - One of the largest housing developments in years may be coming to St. Charles County, but residents and wildlife advocates are worried how it will affect a popular conservation area.Developers want to build a 356-acre subdivision with over 550 homes alongside the Highway D-D corridor, west of O'Fallon. Homes in the 'Tall Tree' subdivision would cost between $375,000 to $1 million, but residents said they have multiple concerns. Missouri family finds relative 10 hours after hearing she died One is increased traffic on the two-lane rural highway. Another is how it will affect the nearby August Busch Conservation area, which is a popular spot for hiking, fishing, and bird-watching.They're arguing the development should be smaller.They'll voice those arguments to the County Zoning Division at their meeting at 7:00 p.m. in the Family Arena.