5 things to know this Friday, January 26

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Happy Friday! Today, Friday, January 26, is Meteorologist Jill Szwed's last day with the station. Everyone at NEWS10 wishes her nothing but the best as she embarks on a new opportunity in her hometown in Pittsburgh. So, for the last time, according to Jill, the rainy morning will soon taper off to be followed by another round of showers later in the day.

Police are investigating a shooting that happened near the corner of North Pearl Street and Lawrence Street on Wednesday evening. A victim was taken to the hospital with multiple gunshot wounds. Also, Rensselaer County officials are issuing a public safety advisory after a woman impersonating a county employee tried to enter a home. These stories, and more, are covered in your five things to know this Friday morning.

1. Investigations continue into shooting in Glens Falls on Wednesday

Police are investigating a shooting that happened near the corner of North Pearl Street and Lawrence Street on Wednesday evening. A victim was taken to the hospital with multiple gunshot wounds.

2. Fake county employee attempted to enter Sand Lake home: officials

Rensselaer County officials are issuing a public safety advisory after a woman impersonating a county employee tried to enter a home.

3. Saratoga businesses react to the Belmont Stakes

As a seasonal destination, Saratoga Springs brings in many thousands of tourists with their race course. The Belmont Stakes being upstate this year will add an extra month of festivities, which businesses plan to capitalize on.

4. UAlbany undergrad education program to return amid Saint Rose closure

With the closure of the College of Saint Rose leaving a void for local education majors, the University at Albany is stepping in and returning to its roots by once again offering an undergraduate education program as well as a teach-out program for Saint Rose students.

5. Adirondack Thunder in the midst of longest win streak in team history

To say the Adirondack Thunder have exceeded expectations this season would be a major understatement.