The Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office has a new addition to its K-9 unit. Also, the location for the proposed South End bus terminal is on the market again. These stories, and more, are in your five things to know, sponsored by the Lia Auto Group.

Soccer fans lined up at Cardona’s Market in Latham Thursday for a meet-and-greet with a local prodigee who’s turning into a national star.

Schuylerville High School’s graduation was almost rescheduled on Thursday night after storms that whipped through the area caused a power outage. Only a couple hours before the ceremony, crews were able to get the power back on so seniors could walk.

For the first time, Saratoga County has its own certified cadaver dog, K-9 Bush. MORE: https://www.news10.com/top-stories/saratoga-county-cadaver-k-9-now-in-service/

The gusty wind will continue, although will die down a little bit overnight with gusts closer to 20-30 mph late. We’ll end the week tomorrow on a much more uneventful note. https://www.news10.com/weather/6-18-26-gradual-drying-staying-windy/ 

Saratoga season admission passes for the 2026 summer meet are now available at Stewart’s Shops throughout the Capital Region. MORE: https://www.news10.com/10-in-toga/stewarts-shops-selling-season-passes-for-saratoga-summer-meet/ 

HBO series “The Gilded Age” has been filming its fourth season in Troy. The final week of filming will take place next week. MORE: https://www.news10.com/news/rensselaer-county/the-gilded-age-set-for-final-week-of-filming-in-troy/ 

The Albany Police Department is investigating a stabbing incident that took place in Albany early Thursday morning. MORE: https://www.news10.com/news/albany-county/police-investigate-stabbing-in-albany-that-injured-woman/ 

Tom Weir and his wife Darlene have returned nearly everyday to the spot where their home of 39 years stood since it exploded two weeks ago. MORE: https://www.news10.com/news/local-news/couple-continues-recovery-after-argyle-home-explosion/ 

Dangerous, unregulated synthetic designer drugs that go by trade names K2 and Spice are posing problems. Albany County officials are taking steps to stop the spread and consequences of the drug in correctional facilities. MORE: https://www.news10.com/news/albany-county-officials-crack-down-on-k2/ 

Severe weather swept through the Capital Region Thursday afternoon. If you experienced severe weather in your area and were able to safely take photos you can submit them on NEWS10's website. MORE: https://www.news10.com/weather/photos-storms-roll-through-capital-region/ 

New York confirms formerly incarcerated SCOC commissioner, makes judges tour #prisons

The Rensselaer County District Attorney’s Office announced that 40-year-old Robert Bacon was found guilty on Thursday in a Troy weapons case.

The former Albany South End McDonald's property on South Pearl Street is back on the market again. https://www.news10.com/news/albany-county/county-backpedals-on-albany-south-pearl-street-bus-terminal/ 

Players across all levels of the La Salle Institute girls softball program stepped up to support a larger cause, raising $2,700 for Special Olympics New York’s Team USA softball team

As the potential for heavy winds and rain looms over the Capital Region on Thursday, several events have been postponed or canceled for the impending storm. https://www.news10.com/news/albany-county/strong-winds-storm-cancels-capital-region-events/ 

An Amsterdam native, Albany Academy alumnus, and NBA player is returning to the Capital Region to host a special event. https://www.news10.com/news/albany-county/capital-region-native-nba-player-to-host-youth-basketball-clinics/ 

NEWS10 is keeping track of the numerous power outages that have been reported across several counties in the Capital Region on Thursday.

Fort Ticonderoga is the backdrop for an upcoming Netflix documentary series produced by a well-known actor and filmmaker. https://www.news10.com/news/essex-county-news/tom-hanks-produced-series-shot-in-fort-ticonderoga-debuts-june-24/ 

Glens Falls will be celebrating all things music and art on August 22 with the first GEM Festival since 2023.

State Police reported on Thursday that three people were arrested on felony drug charges after a traffic stop on I-87 in Bethlehem earlier this month.

From Pet-a-Palooza in Ballston Spa to the carnival at Westgate Plaza to Dad Fest in Albany’s Washington Park, there are quite a few things happening this weekend

Leading up to Halloween weekend, a historic pub in Cobleskill is opening its doors for a unique evening of eats, haunts, and ghouls. https://www.news10.com/news/schoharie-county/historic-pub-in-cobleskill-to-host-paranormal-dinner/ 

Early Thursday morning, the Albany Police Department began investigating a threat against the Sidney Albert Albany Jewish Community Center.

Lake George will be celebrating all the bounty the sea has to offer this summer at the Lobster and Seafood Festival on July 14.

Clifton Park’s Town Board passed a resolution on June 16 to adopt a local law to establish a dangerous dog registry for the town

A new New York-style pizzeria is coming to Albany

A strong area of low pressure will be responsible for varying weather conditions over the course of Thursday. After a warm front brought widespread rain this morning, we will tap into some dry time with breaks of sunshine into the early afternoon.

It’s been more than six months since flooding destroyed the thrift shop that supports the Italian American Heritage Museum in Albany. The hard work of volunteers has led them to a reopening date of June 23rd.

The Schoharie County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Schoharie man following a sexual offense investigation.

A Saratoga Springs man is facing charges after allegedly pointing a laser at a helicopter. Also, a man who reportedly assaulted a federal agent has been sentenced. These stories, and more, are in your five things to know, sponsored by the Lia Auto Group.

Alphonse Lambert is one of the winningest high school baseball coaches in New York State history. More importantly…he’s a man of his word.

It seemed like only a matter of time before South Glens Falls' Hayden Knapp captured a NYSPHSAA Girls Golf championship. The precocious sophomore can now add that achievement to her budding resume.

Five Section 2 teams captured state championships on the diamond last Saturday, but one of most compelling storylines to come out of the weekend was that two of those teams are from the same school.

A local legislator is introducing a law that could change the requirements for fire suppression systems inside racetrack barns and stables. MORE: https://www.news10.com/news/saratoga-county/local-legislators-look-at-fire-equipment-regulations-after-catastrophic-saratoga-springs-barn-fire/ 

Beyond midnight an approaching warm front will bring scattered rain and thunder in. The wind overnight will pick up and turn gusty and temperatures will run somewhat mild in the lower to middle 60s. https://www.news10.com/weather/6-17-26-wind-storms-humidity/ 

A community block party will take place in Schenectady to celebrate Juneteenth and Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC)-owned businesses. MORE: https://www.news10.com/news/schenectady-county/schenectady-block-party-to-celebrate-juneteenth-bipoc-businesses/ 

An investigation in underway in Troy after reports of shots fired on Wednesday evening. MORE: https://www.news10.com/news/rensselaer-county/police-investigating-shots-fired-incident-in-troy-2/ 

An East Greenbush Mexican restaurant has announced it will be opening a second location in Glenville. MORE: https://www.news10.com/community/restaurant-rundown/mexican-brunch-restaurant-set-to-open-glenville-location/ 

The City of Kingston Police Department has arrested a man for several thefts that occurred over a five-day period involving multiple vehicles. MORE: https://www.news10.com/news/ulster-county-news/man-charged-for-multiple-vehicle-thefts-in-kingston-over-5-day-period/ 

As the community continues to mourn the loss of 17 horses that died in an overnight barn fire Tuesday morning, one horse that escaped has been recovering well. MORE: https://www.news10.com/news/saratoga-county/miracle-horse-escapes-devastating-barn-fire-in-saratoga-springs-only-survivor/

Registration is open for an inter-county Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) disposal event in Nassau. MORE: https://www.news10.com/news/rensselaer-county/inter-county-household-hazardous-waste-event-in-nassau/ 

It has been nearly five years since the town of Poestenkill discovered dangerous forever chemicals in the Algonquin Middle School’s drinking water. MORE: https://www.news10.com/video/top-video/new-water-supply-for-poestenkill-after-forever-chemical-scare/ 

A man originally arrested by Rotterdam police for trying to steal $150 worth of groceries and trying to hide some food at the register under a child has been sentenced for assaulting a federal agent. MORE: https://www.news10.com/top-stories/officials-share-sentence-for-man-that-assaulted-agent/ 

As the school year comes to a close, one district is working to make sure students continue to have access to meals throughout the summer. MORE: https://www.news10.com/top-stories/warrensburg-csd-prepares-for-summer-meal-delivery-program/ 

New York overhauls high school #graduations, expands free tuition for adult students

Because of inclement weather, city officials in Albany have moved the second week of Alive at Five performances to the designated rain site. https://www.news10.com/news/albany-county/alive-at-five-moved-to-rain-location-for-hip-hop-night/ 

Anthony Peterson of Schenectady was sentenced on Wednesday to serve six to 12 years in state prison as a result of a 2025 Colonie fatal crash case, the Albany County District Attorney’s Office announced.

A popular event that's deemed the ultimate girls' day out in the Capital Region is moving to a new venue in 2027. https://www.news10.com/news/schenectady-county/ny-womens-expo-moving-to-schenectady-in-2027/ 

Owned and operated by the farmer, for the farmer, the market has been serving the Capital Region since 1933.