5 things to know this Thursday, May 2
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- One more day until Friday, everyone. Happy Thursday! Today we can expect temperatures in the mid-70s with breezy conditions and winds headed southwest, per Meteorologist Matt Mackie.
Route 85 between Krumkill Road in Albany and Blessings Road in Bethlehem reopened Wednesday evening after a fatal crash. Also, the New York State Department of Transportation held an Open House on Wednesday on the I-787 study. These stories, and more, are covered in your five things to know this Thursday morning.
1. Reimagine I-787 Open House takes place
The New York State Department of Transportation held an Open House on Wednesday on the I-787 study. Officials are looking for the best ways to connect the city of Albany and surrounding communities that use 787.
2. Route 85 reopens after deadly crash
Route 85 between Krumkill Road in Albany and Blessings Road in Bethlehem reopened Wednesday evening after a fatal crash.
3. Video shows alleged dirt bike that hit a UAlbany student
NEWS10 received a video showing the alleged dirt bike that struck a UAlbany College student who is now in laying in the hospital with numerous fractures, swelling on the brain and in a coma. The video shows the dirt bike going the wrong way on Ontario Street before making a wrong-way turn onto Hudson Avenue just a couple of minutes before the crash. Please note the video does have a one-hour delay in the time stamp.
4. Headliner announced for ‘Belmont on Broadway’ concert
Officials celebrated “Belmont on Broadway” on Wednesday, a week-long event that will kick off with a concert on June 5. Blues Traveler was announced as the headlining act for the free, family-friendly concert which will take place on Broadway.
5. Thunder shut down Mariners 2-0 in Game 7
Isaac Poulter stopped all 21 shots as the Adirondack Thunder shut out the Maine Mariners in Game 7 at Cool Insuring Arena, 2-0. With the victory, the Thunder advanced to the next round to face the Norfolk Admirals.