5 things to know this Thursday, February 22

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- We're almost there, everyone. Happy Thursday! According to Meteorologist Matt Mackie, temperatures in Albany will hover around the mid-40s with more cloud coverage coming throughout the day.

Craig Ross Jr., 46, appeared in court on Wednesday and pleaded guilty to first-degree kidnapping, among other charges. Meanwhile, a teenager has been charged after police said he made multiple threats of violence against The Albany Academies. These stories, and more, are covered in your five things to know this Thursday morning.

1. Craig Ross Jr. pleads guilty to kidnapping and predatory sexual assault

Craig Ross Jr., 46, appeared in court on Wednesday and pleaded guilty to first-degree kidnapping and predatory sexual assault against a child. With the plea deal, the case will no longer go to trial, which could have forced the victim to testify.

2. National Grid employee locates missing woman in Adams

A missing woman in Adams has been found safe and well, according to police. She had been missing for five days before she was located by a National Grid employee who was working in the area where she was last seen.

3. Troy’s first female mayor delivers State of the City Address

Mayor Carmella Mantello was inaugurated as the first female mayor of the City of Troy. On Wednesday, she delivered her first State of the City address at the Troy Savings Bank Music Hall and focused on creating cleaner, greener, and safer streets.

4. Student arrested after threats made against Albany Academies

A teenager has been charged after police said he made multiple threats of violence against The Albany Academies. The threats were made through text messages.

5. NYS DEC Commissioner leaving position

The commissioner of the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation is stepping down from his post.