5 things to know this Tuesday, July 16
Fire officials responded to a structure fire in Middleburgh late Monday night caused by a lightning strike. No one was injured in the fire. Also, New York elected officials on both sides of the aisle are condemning the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump. These stories, and more, are covered in your five things to know this Tuesday morning.
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Happy Tuesday! According to Meteorologist Matt Mackie, temperatures will hover around 90 today with humid conditions and looming scattered thunderstorms as the day goes on.
Fire officials responded to a structure fire in Middleburgh late Monday night caused by a lightning strike. No one was injured in the fire. Also, New York elected officials on both sides of the aisle are condemning the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump. These stories, and more, are covered in your five things to know this Tuesday morning.
1. Lightning strike causes structure fire in Middleburgh
Fire officials responded to a structure fire in Middleburgh late Monday night caused by a lightning strike. No one was injured in the fire.
2. NY elected officials condemn political violence
New York elected officials on both sides of the aisle are condemning the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump.
3. Columbia County to revote on animal abuse registry
In a 16-7 vote, the Columbia County Board of Supervisors has denied the creation of an animal abuse registry. Chairman Matt Murell says the attempt to better hold animal abusers accountable has been ongoing for three years.
4. Meat & Company opens in Niskayuna
Slow meats and sandwiches is what you’ll find at the newly-opened Meat & Company in Niskayuna. The restaurant had it’s soft opening on Friday and Saturday with a very limited menu.
5. Albany Water encounters 14 foot snake while repairing break
Members of Albany Water encountered a 14-foot boa constrictor while fixing the 48-inch transmission main at Tivoli Preserve over the weekend. The Department of Environmental Conservation was called in to capture and remove the snake.