5 things to know this Thursday, May 9

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Happy almost Friday! According to Meteorologists Matt Mackie and Kevin Appleby, we can expect temperatures to cool today, hovering in the mid to low 60s with chances of showers later in the day.

A fire at a multi-unit property on Maple Street in Whitehall claimed the life of a young girl early Wednesday morning. The child was identified as 10-year-old Airyonna Jabot. Also, two people were arrested following the reported shooting incident on Crane Street in Schenectady on Tuesday. These stories, and more, are covered in your five things to know this Thursday morning.

1. House fire in Whitehall kills young girl

A fire at a multi-unit property on Maple Street in Whitehall claimed the life of a young girl early Wednesday morning. The child was identified as 10-year-old Airyonna Jabot.

2. Schenectady PD arrest two following incident on Crane Street

Schenectady Police announced that two people have been arrested in connection to an incident near Crane Street on Tuesday. Wendell Boone, 39, and Catoria Pittman, 35, are both facing multiple charges.

3. Rensselaer County drug dealer registry in effect

A new local law in Rensselaer County established a drug dealer registry and it has some people in the county in an uproar. NEWS10 has the latest with law enforcement and those in the community who oppose the new online list.

4. $8.3M in new funding coming to UAlbany

SUNY officials celebrated Wednesday the millions of dollars in funding coming to the University at Albany. The college will be receiving $8.3 million.

5. Emotional last day of class at St. Rose

Foot traffic through the College of Saint Rose was slow on Wednesday, the school’s final day of class. Students who were on campus said it’s been hard coming to terms with the reality that the school is closing for good.