A new Greek restaurant is moving into the former Athos spot on Western Avenue in Guilderland

The 17-year-old was arraigned in Albany County Family Court and released under the supervision of probation with an electronic monitoring device.

The mother of 3-year-old Fay Mohamed, the child victim of an alleged assault in Cairo, has now been charged in connection to her death.

As a way to encourage parade-goers to visit downtown Albany restaurants and bars after the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade, the Downtown Albany Business Improvement District is hosting a scavenger hunt.

An approaching storm system will bring rain to many by midday. With temperatures dropping back closer to freezing by late afternoon, a change to wintry mix is possible during the evening commute.

A Glenville man has pleaded guilty to multiple charges in a child exploitation investigation.

The Catskill Central School District Board of Education appointed a familiar face as its new district leader on Wednesday.

A grocery store in the North Country has closed. Also, a Code Blue has been declared in Albany. These stories, and more, are in your five things to know.

The Catskill boys basketball team cruised to a 73-37 victory over Johnstown in the Section 2 Class B semifinal on Wednesday night.

The North Warren and Fort Ann boys basketball teams are set to face off in the Section 2 Class D championship game after the two sides won in their semifinals on Wednesday night.

The Albany Academy and Holy Names girls basketball teams met in the Class A semifinal last season, with Academy winning 53-43 on the way to their third straight section championship. This year, the two teams will meet in the Class A title game.

After a two passenger plane had an emergency landing earlier this week into the Hudson River near Newburgh, pilot and flight instructor Chris Hewison said he was relieved everyone was okay.

Tree House Brewing Company announced that it will be holding an anniversary party for it Saratoga Springs taproom on March 7. MORE: https://www.news10.com/community/restaurant-rundown/tree-house-brewing-celebrating-one-year-of-saratoga-taproom/ 

A woman has been sentenced to seven years in prison for assaulting a child. 35-year-old Crystina Dean, of Glens Falls, received her sentence in Warren County Court on March 4. MORE: https://www.news10.com/news/crime/glens-falls-woman-sentenced-for-assaulting-14-year-old/ 

Albany County Executive Daniel McCoy announced that a Code Blue has been declared in accordance with the Homeless and Travelers Aid Society. The alert will be in effect beginning Wednesday night, through Saturday. MORE: https://www.news10.com/news/albany-county/code-blue-issued-in-albany-county-2/ 

Skies will be clear overnight with lows clouds/patchy fog developing for some in local valleys. Higher level clouds will begin rolling in toward morning as a warm front lifts toward the area. https://www.news10.com/weather/3-4-26-messy-mix-thursday-into-friday/ 

The City of Pittsfield introduced a new police chief on Wednesday. Chief Mark Maddalena has been with the department for 28 years. MORE: https://www.news10.com/news/berkshire-county/pittsfield-native-named-new-police-chief/ 

With the state budget due in just under a month, discussions about the NYSERDA memo that surfaced last week continued on Wednesday. MORE: https://www.news10.com/news/nyserda-memo-talks-continue/ 

New York Comptroller urges #BigTech to pay for data center upgrades

Today, leaders in multiple positions called for changes to increase volunteerism for fire departments, in a time when they say numbers have fallen to their lowest level in over 40 years. MORE: https://www.news10.com/news/firefighters-warn-of-volunteer-rate-decrease-raising-safety-concerns/ 

It’s National School Breakfast Week, and today, Governor Kathy Hochul took the opportunity to have some brunch with students at the Albany School of Humanities. MORE: https://www.news10.com/news/ny-news/six-months-of-free-school-meals/ 

Schenectady Police are investigating a stabbing that took place in Vale Cemetery on March 4. A woman was found with several stab wounds to her arms and torso. MORE: https://www.news10.com/news/crime/woman-stabbed-several-times-at-vale-cemetery-in-schenectady/ 

The Albany food community has a new option for Asian cuisine. https://www.news10.com/community/restaurant-rundown/jade-asian-buffet-marks-grand-opening-with-cultural-flare/ 

New York bills would address #bankingdeserts

The training is vital for aircrew members involved in overwater operations such as forest firefighting when water buckets are frequently used.

The Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office reported on Wednesday that a Milton man was arrested last month following a pursuit with law enforcement.

All of the money raised from the sale will directly support the women served by Dress for Success Albany. The organization has offered career services to more than 2,000 women in Albany County for the past 18 years.

In August 2025, Governor Kathy Hochul announced the beginning of the demolition process on Albany’s Central Warehouse. Here's how much progress has been made on the notorious Capital Region eyesore.

Kingston Police announced on Tuesday afternoon that efforts remain underway in the search for 62-year-old Stephen Gramola, who was reported missing on February 12.

March is MS Awareness Month. More than a million people in this country are living with multiple sclerosis.

The grocer opened at the Main Street location in early 2022 after the Tops Market was sold in a merger between Tops Markets and Market 32/Price Chopper.

Albany Mayor Dorcey Applyrs and other officials will be holding a press conference on Wednesday to announce plans for the 75th annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade. WATCH LIVE: https://www.news10.com/news/albany-county/live-albany-officials-to-announce-75th-st-patricks-day-parade/ 

Town officials in Rotterdam have announced a new plan for fire safety enforcement measures at multiple-dwelling and non-residential occupancy properties. https://www.news10.com/news/schenectady-county/schenectady-county-schenectady-county/rotterdam-to-begin-rotating-fire-safety-inspection-schedule/ 

The War Room Tavern, located at 42 Eagle Street in Albany, is closing its doors after three years

The Schenectady Fire Department responded to house fire on the 1600 block of Albany Street just after 4:30 a.m. on Wednesday.

State Police commended one of their troopers on Wednesday for rescuing an injured Great Horned Owl along the Thruway in Coeymans.

The Schenectady Police Department arrested a local man accused of drug and animal cruelty charges on Tuesday. https://www.news10.com/news/crime/schenectady-man-accused-of-drug-animal-cruelty-charges/ 

The Albany Symphony has announced the lineup for its 2026-2027 season.

The DEC said the hiker had symptoms of mild hypothermia and frostbite. They were hoisted into a NYSP helicopter and flown to Lake Placid Airport where they met Lake Placid Emergency Medical Services.

Saratoga Springs has been nominated as one of the Best Small College Towns, according to USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice Awards.

A well-known "Saturday Night Live" comedian is taking the stage at Resorts World Catskills on March 28. https://www.news10.com/community/concerts-performances/snl-comedian-to-perform-at-resorts-world-catskills/ 

The University at Albany will be hosting a free community discussion with 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry recipient and UAlbany alum Dr. Omar Yaghi on April 2.

The grand opening will include deals, prizes, special appearances and a gift card giveaway.

Schoharie County residents will have a new selection of local and farm-produced products this summer. https://www.news10.com/news/schoharie-county/schoharie-co-announces-first-farmers-market-season/ 

The Albany County Sheriff’s Office has added a new member to its team: a clinical social worker.

One person was hospitalized after a crash at the interchange of I-90 and I-787 early Wednesday morning.

The 14th Annual Barrel Fest is set to return to the Adirondack Pub and Brewery on March 14.

A much quieter weather day is in store for the middle of the work week, but another system will bring in some rain & wintry mix Thursday and Thursday night.

The United States and Israel hit Iran’s capital and other cities in multiple airstrikes on Wednesday, the fifth day of the war with Iran.

A wanted Catskill man has been arrested in Florida. Also, a gas leak caused an evacuation in Troy. These stories, and more, are in your five things to know.