Good evening, Capital Region and Hudson Valley. We’re wrapping up the day for you with some of the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook.

Your Weather Planner

Tonight will be a clear, quiet night with lows in the low 40s. Tuesday morning sun will give way to afternoon clouds and perhaps a few showers for the Mohawk Valley. It’ll be another warm day with highs ranging from the mid 60s to low 70s.

Wednesday won’t be quite as warm and feature late-day rain with highs in the 60s.

Tomorrow’s Forecast

 

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Today’s Big Stories

1. N.Y. senators to Hochul: Expand Metro-North Railroad service upstate

Several New York state senators are urging Gov. Kathy Hochul to revive a plan to expand Metro-North Railroad service into the Capital Region.

2. Malta residents press town on draft land conservation map; workshop is planned Monday

The town recently released a new draft of a land conservation map, showing multiple ways the town could be rezoned. The latest draft comes after the town’s plan saw some pushback from residents.

3. Kingston forum to address state lead rental registry

The Ulster County Department of Health is hosting a community forum Tuesday, focusing on a state lead rental registry that will be used in the city of Kingston.

4. Why this tick season is again predicted to be worse than last and how to protect yourself

Environmental experts say that with climate change, the warning for a worse tick season compared to the previous one is going to be common. This year is no different. 

5. National Kidney Foundation holds event to educate people on becoming a living organ donor

Living kidney donation has traditionally had excellent outcomes for both the donor and the recipient.

6. King Charles III heads to Washington on a delicate mission to restore the U.K.-U.S. relationship

Two and a half centuries after the American colonies declared independence from Britain under King George III, his descendant King Charles III lands in Washington Monday with trans-Atlantic ties under strain and security in the spotlight.

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Albany International Airport unveils part of new departure hall

Officials say 6,000 square feet of renovated space is now open to travelers.