5 things to know this Wednesday, July 10

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Happy Wednesday! According to Meteorologist Matt Mackie, we can expect another humid day. Temperatures will be in the high 80s with heavy rain expected by midday.

One person died after a shooting in the city of Albany. The shooting took place shortly after 5 p.m. Tuesday on Delaware Avenue. Also, Troy has reached a multimillion-dollar settlement stemming from a fatal car accident last year. The crash involved a Troy police officer who, NEWS10 confirmed, has been terminated. These stories, and more, are covered in your five things to know this Wednesday morning.

1. Albany PD investigating fatal Delaware Avenue shooting

One person has died after a shooting in the city of Albany. The shooting took place shortly after 5 p.m. Tuesday on Delaware Avenue.

2. Troy to pay $5.77 million settlement for fatal officer-involved crash

The City of Troy has reached a multimillion-dollar settlement stemming from a fatal car accident last year. The crash involved a Troy police officer who, NEWS10 confirmed, has been terminated.

3. Rensselaer man pleads guilty to murder, rape of 3-year-old

A Rensselaer man pleaded guilty to second-degree murder and first-degree rape of 3-year-old Josefina Cunningham of Rensselaer in July 2023. Rensselaer County District Attorney Mary Pat Donnelly said Robert Fisher, 34, pleaded guilty to Cunningham’s death in court on Tuesday.

4. N. Colonie CSD launches Summer Garden Market

Though the halls are empty for summer break, students at Shaker Middle & High School (within the North Colonie Central School District) can be found outside playing sports, attending camp, or — picking up produce.

5. NY’s last fair with free admission celebrating 70 years

The last fair in New York and one of the last fairs in the country with free admission and entertainment is celebrating 70 years this July. The Greene County Youth Fair is set for July 25 through 28.