5 things to know this Monday, October 28

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Happy Monday! Meteorologist Matt Mackie says it will only peak at about 51 degrees this afternoon but there will at least be some sun.

The McDonald's E. coli outbreak has spread to 13 states as of Friday, per the CDC. Also, early voting began over the weekend. These stories, and more, are in your five things to know this Monday.

1. Deadly McDonald’s E. coli outbreak grows to 13 states: CDC

A deadly E.coli outbreak linked to McDonalds quarter pounders has expanded to at least 75 people in 13 states, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said Friday. 

2. Early voting begins in NY: What you need to know

Hundreds of Albany County voters headed to the polls Saturday which marked the first day of early voting in New York. People spoke out on a variety of concerns motivating them to vote and also encouraging others to let their voices be heard.

3. Israeli military launches strikes on military targets in Iran, officials say

Israel launched airstrikes early Saturday on what it described as military targets in Iran in retaliation for a ballistic missile assault Oct. 1, officials said. There was no immediate information on damage in the Islamic Republic.

4. When will we know the results of the presidential election?

Voters may not have to wait quite as long after Election Day as four years ago to know who the next president will be.

5. How a Cohoes man creates handmade Halloween decorations

The spookiest day of the year is only four days away and one Cohoes resident has made his house the spookiest trick-or-treating stop of all. For the last decade, James Grignon has been creating homemade Halloween decorations mostly out of recycled materials.