5 things to know this Thursday, March 28
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ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Happy Thursday and happy Major League Baseball opening day to those who observe! Per Meteorologist Matt Mackie, we can expect a rainy day with temperatures nearing 50, with some breaks of sun in the west.
The 3-year-old who was shot by a 6-year-old on Lark Drive earlier this week is in stable condition. Also, two people were arrested in a Troy shots-fired incident that happened around 10 p.m. Wednesday. An elementary student bringing a taser to school, a state budget extender, and the Caitlin Clark craze in Albany are all covered in your five things to know this Thursday morning.
1. Toddler, shot by 6 year old, in stable condition
The investigation into a shooting that left a three-year-old boy injured at a home on Lark Drive in Albany continued Wednesday. The toddler is in stable condition and police are looking into the circumstances that lead to the shooting and whether any adults will face charges.
2. Two arrested in Troy shots fired investigation
Two people were arrested in a shots-fired investigation that started around 10 p.m. Wednesday. Troy Police say the incident occurred in the area of 3rd Street and Jefferson Street.
3. Student brought taser to Albany elementary school
The City School District of Albany is looking into how an elementary school student brought a taser to school Monday morning. School authorities say the student displayed the taser during breakfast in the cafeteria at Giffen Elementary.
4. Gov. Hochul to issue budget extender
With the budget deadline just days away, Gov. Kathy Hochul has issued an extender. The budget is now due April 4.
5. Local girls hoopers get once in a lifetime chance to see the best of the best
That spotlight will shine brightly on Albany this weekend during the NCAA Tournament Super Regional, with MVP Arena hosting Sweet 16 and Elite 8 matchups Friday through Monday. The headliner? The biggest name in sports – Iowa’s Caitlin Clark.