5 things to know this Friday, October 25
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Happy Friday! Meteorologist Matt Mackie says temperatures will stay in the mid-to-high 50s with a few stray showers possible in the northwest later on in the day.
NEWS10 got the community's reaction to the death of the man who raped and murdered a 3-year-old. Also, Schenectady City School District hosted a safety fair on Thursday. These stories, and more, are in your five things to know this Friday.
1. Community reacts to death of man who raped, murdered 3-year-old
A man who admitted to the rape and murder of a child died in prison earlier this week. A family member and law enforcement officer who worked on the case wanted justice to be served.
2. Schenectady City School District hosts Safety Fair
Safety concerns increased when multiple fights broke out at Schenectady High School as soon as the school year started, including one involving a knife that sent two students to the hospital. After weeks of public comment, the Schenectady Board of Education approved a resolution to provide weapon detection measures for the high school and middle schools. But what is the best way to keep weapons out of school, is the question.
3. FBI Albany investigating after alleged assault on US Marshal
The FBI field office in Albany is investigating after a shooting Thursday afternoon. The incident took place around 1:15 p.m. on Route 5 in Ryegate, Vermont.
4. CDPHP no longer offering Federal employee plan
Capital District Physicians’ Health Plan (CDPHP) will no longer be offering its plan for Federal Government employees. A spokesperson for CDPHP said this affects about 6,000 members.
5. TGI Fridays closes last Capital Region location
TGI Fridays, located at 3060 Route 50 in Wilton, has permanently closed its doors. The closure was confirmed to NEWS10 by an employee at the restaurant.