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
Conditions dry out overnight with lows ranging from 30-35.
Saturday morning sun will give way to afternoon clouds, followed by evening rain and mixed precipitation. Snow, sleet and freezing rain may bring slick travel conditions to the higher terrain outside of the Hudson Valley into Saturday night with a light glaze of ice and light snow accumulations expected.
Sunday will be a windy, cold day with scattered-to-widespread snow showers during the afternoon and highs in the upper 30s to lower 40s.
Tomorrow’s Forecast
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Today’s Big Stories
1. State leaders tout help for New York farmers staying resilient in the face of challenges
Expanding dairy processing, improving climate-resilient farming practices, increasing food access and overcoming challenges remain top priorities for the state, agriculture leaders said Thursday.
2. 5 states sue Trump administration for withholding billions in social safety net funds
New York Attorney General Letitia James, who is leading the lawsuit, said the Trump administration is overstepping its authority by freezing billions of dollars in funds that were already approved for the states by Congress.
3. Dispute over tenant protections at Kingston apartment complex leads to suit
A continued dispute over the tenant protections allowed for Stony Run – the largest apartment complex in Kingston – has led the city to sue the state of New York.Â
4. DOT announces $6.5 million for Capital Region rail, port infrastructure
The state Department of Transportation is investing $6.5 million in rail and port infrastructure across the Capital Region under the Passenger and Freight Rail Assistance Program.
5. Man sentenced in Albany fatal dog attack case
The man who pleaded guilty to criminal negligent homicide in connection with a fatal dog attack in Albany in 2024 was sentenced to prison Friday in Albany County Court.
Here are some suggestions for events and activities happening this weekend in the Capital Region and Hudson Valley.
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