5 things to know this Thursday, October 10

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Happy Thursday! Meteorologist Matt Mackie says today will be breezier, with brighter skies and temperatures in the mid-50s.

Hurricane Milton has turned into a Category 1 hurricane. Also, Albany Police are investigating a deadly dog attack that occurred on Wednesday. These stories, and more, are in your five things to know this Thursday.

1. LIVE 5 AM UPDATE: Hurricane Milton winds reaching east coast of Florida

Hurricane Milton’s winds began reaching the east coast of Florida early Thursday morning, according to the National Hurricane Center. In a 5 a.m. update, the NHC said Milton was 10 miles northeast of Cape Canaveral with winds of 85 mph, making it a Category 1 hurricane.

2. Albany PD: Man killed in dog attack

A man has died after police said he was attacked by several dogs Wednesday evening. The attack took place shortly before 6 p.m. on the 500-block of Central Avenue.

3. Decade of mystery: Guilderland family homicide still unsolved

Tuesday marked ten years since a family of four was killed inside their home on Western Avenue in Guilderland — one of the most puzzling homicides of the capital region.

4. Schenectady school board talks new school safety measures

The Schenectady City School District Board of Education held a meeting Wednesday night to discuss progress being made on weapon detection and mental health measures that were passed in late September.

5. Supermarket chain takes unique approach to workforce development

A major supermarket chain has expanded its Spanish language classes for its employees. The program is meant to assist supervisors with communicating with their Spanish speaking teammates.