5 things to know this Wednesday, November 27

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Happy Wednesday! Meteorologist Matt Mackie says the day before Thanksgiving is quiet with partly cloudy conditions and temperatures in the mid-40s.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection gave tips on how to prepare for holiday travel. Also, the trooper who was struck on the Northway was discharged from the hospital on Tuesday. These stories, and more, are in your five things to know this Wednesday.

1. Holiday travel reminders when crossing the northern border

U.S. Customs and Border Protection is helping prepare travelers for the upcoming holiday traffic. The agency is expecting an increase in border traffic and is reminding travelers who are planning trips across all New York State land border crossings to anticipate some delays and plan accordingly.

2. Trooper struck by truck on Northway discharged from hospital

Trooper Nicholas Abbondola was discharged from Albany Medical Center on Tuesday after over three weeks of care, New York State Police announced. Abbondola was struck by a pick-up truck during a vehicle stop on the Northway in early November.

3. Gobble don’t squabble: A Thanksgiving guide to togetherness

Thanksgiving is a time for family, food, and—let’s face it—sometimes a little friction. Before you pass the mashed potatoes or dive into a heated debate, experts are offering advice to help families keep the peace at the holiday table.

4. Man dies in Queensbury crash, vehicle fire

A Lake George man has died after a one-car crash in Queensbury. The Warren County Sheriff’s Office said 38-year-old James Mitchell was pronounced dead at the scene.

5. BurgerFi in Latham, Saratoga Springs closing its doors after a decade

BurgerFi’s locations in Latham and Saratoga Springs are permanently closing down. The last day of service will be December 1, with the doors closing for good at 9 p.m.