5 things to know this Monday, July 15
ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Happy Monday! According to Meteorologist Matt Mackie, today will be humid with temperatures in the low 90s. Scattered thunderstorms are expected as the day goes on.
Former President Trump’s rally on Saturday abruptly ended after gunshots rang out while he was speaking in Butler, Pa., leaving the suspected shooter and one attendee dead and two others seriously injured, according to the U.S. Secret Service. Also, the body of an Indiana man was recovered in the Town of Chester after a kayak overturned in the Hudson River. These stories, and more, are covered in your five things to know this Monday morning.
1. Trump hustled off stage after shooting at rally
Former President Trump’s rally on Saturday abruptly ended after gunshots rang out while he was speaking in Butler, Pa., leaving the suspected shooter and one attendee dead and two others seriously injured, according to the U.S. Secret Service.
2. Indiana man drowns after kayak overturns in Hudson River
The body of an Indiana man was recovered in the Town of Chester after a kayak overturned in the Hudson River. The Warren County Sheriff’s Office says Alfred Arzuaga, 67, was found dead on the eastern side of the Hudson River.
3. Troy Police investigating robbery on Fifth Avenue
Troy Police say they responded to a reported robbery at Empire Mart on Fifth Avenue in Troy on Saturday night. Police also received reports that three male suspects fled the area before police arrived.
4. Russell Sage College selling buildings on its Troy campus
Russell Sage College is selling four of its buildings along the perimeter of the Troy campus, according to the college president. This decision comes as the College of Saint Rose recently closed down for good and left many of its buildings up for sale, while sending off its last graduating class.
5. Albany Firebirds ArenaBowl-bound after sinking Salina with second-half surge
The Albany Firebirds punched their ticket to ArenaBowl 33 after defeating the third-seeded Salina Liberty 80-59 Saturday afternoon in the Arena Football League semifinals. The 80 points scored is a season-high point total for Albany.