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Survey: One-third of Americans have a tattoo

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 01:17:52 GMT

Look at the person to your left. Look at the person to your right. Odds are one of you have at least one tattoo.A new Pew Research Center survey shows sporting some ink has become broadly accepted among Americans in recent decades. What's more, it's a trend which seems to span fairly evenly across a variety of demographics. NOAA releases fall weather predictions for Chicago, Illinois The survey found 32% of adults have a tattoo with 22% have more than one. This can be roughly compared to a 2010 survey which showed 23% of adults had a tattoo, however it can't be a direct comparison because of noted changes to the center's survey mode.As for who is most likely to have a tattoo, the survey broke down their results by: gender, race and ethnicity, age, education, income, religion, and sexual orientation. Those demographics were further broken down by likelihood to have one tattoo versus more than one tattoo. Though the combined percentages show a decent amount of variance, single tatto...

Boil water notice for 2 neighborhoods in Brushy Creek MUD

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 01:17:52 GMT

Editor's Note: This story has been updated to reflect Brushy Creek MUD's clarification that the notice is in effect for the two neighborhoods that reported low pressure.WILLIAMSON COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — Complaints about a loss of pressure in two neighborhoods led to the Brushy Creek Municipal Utility District issuing a boil water notice for only the customers in those areas. According to a news release Friday morning, the district advised people living in the Highland Horizon and the Enclave at Highland Horizon neighborhoods to bring any water they'd like to consume to a rolling boil and then keep it going for two minutes before anyone drinks it, washes their hands or face and brushes their teeth. Thursday was the third-hottest day ever recorded in Austin Brushy Creek MUD shared the boil notice came "out of an abundance of caution" after people reported a loss of water pressure at their homes in those two specific neighborhoods. However, the district noted its water towers remain ...

APD releases bodycam footage from SWAT incident when officer, suspect both shot

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 01:17:52 GMT

AUSTIN (KXAN) -- The Austin Police Department has released bodycam footage from an incident in which an officer and a suspect were shot during a welfare check in southeast Austin, which led to a SWAT stand-off.In addition to sharing the body camera video on its YouTube page, the department also identified the officers who fired at the suspect, 56-year-old Dwayne Brzozowski. Detective Daniel Jackson was one of them and was also hurt. Detective Christopher Van Buren also fired his gun. Jackson has been with APD for eight years and 11 months, and Van Buren had worked there for 10 years and three months.Both were placed on administrative leave, which is the department's protocol when officers fire their weapons while on duty. APD is conducting both a criminal investigation and an administrative investigation into what happened.What happened Earlier this month, two APD detectives responded to a “check welfare” call on Channel Island Drive. The caller said he had not seen his neighbor fo...

Firefighters responding to gas leak in Brunswick

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 01:17:52 GMT

BRUNSWICK, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Volunteer Fire Company of Center Brunswick Inc. is currently operating on a gas leak reported in the area of 780 Hoosick Road. Those in the area are asked to proceed with caution. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Little it known about the gas leak at this time. Stick with NEWS10 as more information becomes available.

Art exhibition highlights Lake George jazz series

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 01:17:52 GMT

LAKE GEORGE, N.Y. (NEWS10) - Jazz returns to Lake George this September. In honor of the annual "Jazz at the Lake" music weekend, a special exhibition is bringing the spirit of live music to the village's local art gallery. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! "Jazz at the Lake: A Graphic Design Retrospective" opens at the Lake George Arts Project Courthouse Gallery on Wednesday, Aug. 23, running until Saturday, Sept, 23. The exhibition features graphic design artwork that has been used to advertise the annual series year by year. The art accompanying each year's Jazz at the Lake series has been a creation of Gruskin Creative and founder Ken Gruskin. The exhibition will be the subject of a special gallery reception from 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 14. It runs in honor of artist and writer Paul Pines. Folk music series coming to Glens Falls, Salem The 39th annual Jazz at the Lake weekend comes to Lake George across the weekend ...

Hoosick Falls man sentenced to 12 years for possessing child pornography

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 01:17:52 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- A former Hoosick Falls resident was sentenced to 12 years in prison on Friday for possessing and receiving over 6,100 images of child pornography. William Hines, 45, previously pleaded guilty. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! According to the Department of Justice (DOJ), Hines admitted that from December 2016 through January 2017, he downloaded child pornography from a website, which depicted the rape of a toddler, adults performing oral sex and using sexual devices upon pre-pubescent children, and images and videos depicting an underaged former girlfriend. Hines faces a 15-year term of post-release supervision and is ordered to forfeit his phone, laptop, and external hard drives that he used to store the images. Hines will also have to register as a sex offender upon his release from prison.

Capitol Park After Dark movie series returning to Albany

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 01:17:52 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Free outdoor movie nights are returning to West Capitol Park in Albany. The Capitol Park After Dark movie series features family-friendly classic films on three Wednesdays in a row. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! Movie lineupAugust 23: "North by Northwest" (1959), directed by Alfred Hitchcock. The film stars Cary Grant as an innocent man who is mistaken for a spy.August 30: "An American in Paris" (1951), directed by Vincente Minnelli. This musical romantic comedy stars Gene Kelly and Leslie Caron.September 6: "Roman Holiday" (1953), directed by William Wyler. The film stars Audry Hepburn as a princess rebelling against her royal obligations.The movies start at 8 p.m. and attendees should bring their own chairs and blankets. Free popcorn will be available while supplies last. Herbie’s Burgers soon opening on Jay Street in Schenectady The movie series is presented by the New York State Office of Genera...

Police investigating Glens Falls shooting

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 01:17:52 GMT

GLENS FALLS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The Glens Falls Police Department announced they are investigating a shooting that took place on August 13. The incident appears to be isolated and there is no threat to the public, according to police. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! On August 13 at 3:33 a.m., police responded to a report of gunshots in the area of Maple Street and Culvert Street. Upon arrival, officers confirmed that at least two shots had been fired in the area after locating shell casings on Maple Street. Police stated they have identified and interviewed multiple people involved in the incident, and it was discovered that there were non-life threatening injuries sustained in the shooting. The names of those involved, as well as the details of the injuries, are not being released at this time. 17-year-old charged with manslaughter in Fort Ann shooting The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to co...

Law enforcement, Dunkin', athletes raise money for Special Olympics NY

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 01:17:52 GMT

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Coaches, athletes and local law enforcement from across the Capital Region spent their day at Dunkin raising money for Special Olympics New York. The annual “Go for the Gold” event supports nearly 4,000 local athletes while raising awareness for the programs that help support them. Chris Hughes, Director of Development and Impact, said all the donations go towards equipment, training and travel for every athlete that participates in the Special Olympics. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! “Once people can meet these athletes and see what they’re capable of it can allow us to continue to grow, provide more programs, more opportunities for the incredible athletes here," Hughes said.“Just being able to talk with people in the community fundraising for everything it’s just been an honor to do that," Jude Killar, Athlete and Staff Member, said. The next round of games will take place in Glens Falls in October.

Illinois police increasing traffic patrols near Edwardsville through Labor Day

Published Mon, 24 Feb 2025 01:17:52 GMT

EDWARDSVILLE, Ill. -- Drivers should expect to see more patrolling the roads and interstates near Edwardsville. A high-visibility “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign starts Friday, August 18 and goes through Tuesday, September. 5.“Our first priority is to keep people safe, so we’re asking everyone to plan ahead for a sober ride home if they’ll be drinking or using another impairing substance,” states Lt. Brandn Whittaker. ‘Stop work’ order triggers $7K bill in Jennings as resignations stack up The Edwardsville Police Department is partnering with Illinois State Police to step up law-enforcement. They say drivers should expect to see more officers on the road, roadside safety checks, and nighttime seatbelt enforcement. Police say that they are also looking for drunk drivers.