5 things to know this Wednesday, November 20
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Happy Wednesday! Meteorologist Matt Mackie said this Wednesday will bring more clouds with temperatures in the low-to-mid 50s, and we should expect rain in the coming days.
The former Chief Financial Advisor of Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Capital Region is accused of vandalizing political signs. Also, a brush fire in Great Barrington, Massachusetts is burning near Camp Eisner. These stories, and more, are in your five things to know this Wednesday.
1. Albany Ronald McDonald CFO fired, accused of vandalizing political signs
The Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Capital Region announced Monday that they fired Chief Financial Officer Michael Coleman after he allegedly drew swastikas on Donald Trump campaign signs in October in Duanesburg.
2. Crews continue to fight Great Barrington brush fire
Chopper blades spun high over the Berkshire Mountains on Tuesday, dousing the Butternut Fire with whatever water they could. The helicopters play a crucial role as crews like Egremont Fire Rescue keep a safe distance from the flames.
3. NYSED releases standardized test results for 2023-2024 school year
On November 14, the New York State Education Department (NYSED) unveiled its 2023 to 2024 report card on student performance. It covered several statewide tests, including the Regents, the New York State Alternate Assessment (NYSAA), and English, math, and science exams among third- through eighth-graders.
4. Man charged with assaulting firefighter after crash in Hoosick
State police arrested a Petersburgh man after a crash in Hoosick on November 9. Nickifor Popov, 21, is facing numerous charges.
5. Get to know Schenectady’s newest professional basketball team: the New York Phoenix
The professional basketball scene in the Capital Region is expanding. There’s already, of course, the Albany Patroons. Tuesday, a brand-new team coming to Schenectady was officially introduced: the New York Phoenix.