5 things to know this Friday, January 3

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Happy Fri-yay! Meteorologist Kevin Appleby says some of us, especially the southern Adirondacks, should expect some lake-effect snow and the rest should expect quick bursts of snow throughout the day. The high temperatures for this Friday are in the mid-30s.

The FBI said that the New Orleans truck attacker acted alone on New Year's. Also, a Code Blue was declared in Albany and Schenectady counties on Thursday. These stories, and more, are in your five things to know this Friday.

1. The Latest: The FBI now says the New Orleans truck attacker acted alone in an ‘act of terrorism’

The FBI now says the New Orleans truck attacker acted alone in an “act of terrorism” when he drove a pickup truck into a crowd of New Year’s revelers early Wednesday, killing 14 people. The driver had posted videos on social media hours before the carnage saying he was inspired by the Islamic State group and expressing a desire to kill, President Joe Biden said.

2. Code Blue declared in Albany, Schenectady Counties

A Code Blue has been declared in Schenectady County and Albany County due to the upcoming inclement weather forecast for the area. Homeless residents in the area are advised to contact the city’s designated facilities for shelter. 

3. Johnstown schools to prohibit cell phone use starting Jan. 27

he Greater Johnstown School District will be implementing a district-wide “Bell to Bell, No Cell” plan for all students, the district announced in December. The implementation will begin starting Monday, January 27.

4. DEC: Man shoots self while poaching in Washington Co.

Three Vermont residents have been charged for their alleged roles in a shooting incident in Washington County in November, according to the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation’s (DEC) Police Division. This comes after both Vermont and New York enforcement officials launched investigations into the situation. 

5. Weapons detection system being installed in Schenectady HS

The Schenectady City School District recently implemented its new policy for a weapons detection system for some of its schools. The district is moving forward with its weapons detection system starting with the high school.