5 things to know this Tuesday, October 1

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Happy Tuesday, and welcome to spooky season! Meteorologist Matt Mackie says we have a high of 72 with sun and clouds.

The Schenectady Board of Education passed weapon detection measures for the school district on Monday. Also, the former principal of the East Greenbush Central School district who stopped a shooting at the school has sadly passed away. These stories, and more, are in your five things to know this Tuesday.

1. Schenectady BOE passes weapon detection, mental health measure

The Schenectady Board of Education passed weapon detection measures for the district’s schools. There have been recent incidents of violence in the district.

2. Former principal who stopped school shooting passes away

The East Greenbush Central School District is mourning the passing of John Sawchuck, the longtime principal of Columbia High School.

3. Car crashes into Cambridge school’s science wing exterior

According to the Cambridge Central School District, a car crashed into the outside of a school building, damaging a science wing classroom on Saturday. The school says the building was empty at the time.

4. Colonie teen to be remembered 54 years after murder

It has been 54 years since a Colonie teenager was kidnapped and killed on her walk home from the library in 1970. Now, the village is planning a memorial to continue her legacy.

5. RANKED: Best school districts in the Capital Region for 2025

School and neighborhood review website Niche recently released its 2025 Best Schools and Districts rankings. The rankings include updated data for over 11,000 school districts nationwide.