5 things to know this Wednesday, January 15
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Happy Wednesday! Meteorologist Matt Mackie says it will be cold and breezy with temperatures sitting in the 20s. The wind may make it feel colder than what the thermometer says.
Governor Kathy Hochul gave her State of the State address on Tuesday and a big portion of it was focused on one thing: affordability. Also, the Saratoga County Sheriff's Office released the name of the victim of a fatal crash that happened in Malta on Tuesday morning. These stories, and more, are in your five things to know this Wednesday.
1. State of the State analysis: Affordability is expensive
Gov. Hochul delivered her State of the State on Tuesday, spending a long portion of the address focused on affordability. But according to economic think tanks—the Fiscal Policy Institute and the Empire Center for Public Policy—criticized her proposals from different directions, for simultaneously falling short and costing too much.
2. Deputies name victim in fatal Malta crash
The sheriff’s office reported one driver died on the scene and the other driver was treated at the scene and released. The deceased was identified as Jeremy Robson, 24, of Ballston Spa.
3. Code Blue without a shelter in Fulton County
When the weather hits 32 degrees, Social Services Commissioner Anne Solar says just like any other county, Fulton has to provide shelter for those in need.
4. Schenectady High School weapons detection system update after one week of implementation
The start of school in 2025 for the Schenectady City School District included some big changes. Wednesday marks the first full week since the weapons detection system was installed and implemented at Schenectady High School. The superintendent spoke with NEWS10 about the transition that included lengthy delays at the start.
5. City of Schenectady looks to lower speed limit to 25 mph
The speed limit throughout the city is anticipated to be lowered from 30 mph to 25 mph, starting March 1, city officials confirmed. President of the City Council Marion Porterfield said the change is likely but still has to be voted on.