The official NOAA hurricane outlook was released today & calls for an above normal hurricane season. There is 70% confidence for 17-25 named storms (storms with 39mph+) of which 8-13 are expected to be hurricanes (74mph+) & 4-7 major hurricanes (111mph+). www.noaa.gov/news-re…

The 🗽 #NYSenate passed bills to improve public safety around ebikes and lithium-ion batteries, teach Asian American History in public schools, and confirmed 48 nominations to fill critical roles in state agencies. How did your Senator vote? ow.ly/169i50RTanc

The FREE Saturday Nature Bus is BACK! The 2024 season kicks off TOMORROW, May 25th, and runs through October 5th. Enjoy free Saturday service to these destinations; the routes alternate every other week. For details, FREE program info, and schedules: www.mohawkhudson.org…

To acknowledge the hard work of staff during CO & Employee Appreciation Week, Greene CF arranged a bbq with an ice cream truck onsite, a water bottle giveaway, & a cornhole competition. We appreciate our staff & their dedication to providing safety to our communities & facilities pic.twitter.com/TamP…

The NYS Child Poverty Reduction Advisory Council (CPRAC) has extended the deadline for the Public Benefits Survey to May 31. If you receive or applied for SNAP, Public Assistance, or SSI in New York, please provide your anonymous feedback here: forms.office.com/g/i…

Need plans for the long weekend? @I_LOVE_NY has ideas for all the fun activities for #MDW and beyond. Tourism is a huge industry in NYS. Don't forget: when you participate, you are helping local businesses and their workers. Make a plan today: www.iloveny.com/blog…

#NYSPSC considering a petition from NANPA to create a new area code for NYC. Link: documents.dps.ny.gov…

Breezy conditions will gradually subside this evening under mostly clear skies aloft. This will set the stage for decent radiational cooling overnight with low expected to fall into the middle to upper 40s for most locations, with low 50s likely in mid Hudson Valley.

The state Senate Transportation Committee officially has a new chair. @SenatorCooney joins us to discuss his vision for the committee and the legacy he's hoping to have. Watch on your local PBS station, online at nynow.wmht.org, on YouTube, or on the free PBS App.

Volleyball intramurals, for girls currently in grades 7-11, will be held Monday & Wednesdays in the Albany High gym from 3:30-5 p.m. beginning Monday, June 3. Email agerace@albany.k12.ny.us with questions. Student-athletes must register via FinalForms: albany-ny.finalforms…

From prom court to POTUS?! Did you know that eligible New York residents who are 16 or 17 years old can pre-register to vote? As the school year winds down, prom-ise to register to vote. Visit elections.ny.gov/ for more information.

Guess what? The Albany County Farmers Market is coming back to MVP Arena this July and will now be held every Sunday until the end of September. Don’t miss out on fresh produce and local delights every week! Read more about the market here: www.timesunion.com/b… #AlbToTheCore pic.twitter.com/QbnD…

Today, Commissioner @JeanetteMoy joined @GovKathyHochul, @NYstateparks Commissioner Pro Tem Randy Simons, and @NYSSenatorMRM at Jones Beach State Park to unveil plans for a $100M renovation of the historic Jones Beach East Bathhouse. Dive into the details: www.governor.ny.gov/…

Congratulations to our four new Correction Officers that became members of the ACSO this morning. Thank you for commitment to public service. Have a great career and be safe! @NYSheriffs @NationalSheriff

I commend the members of the @albanypolice who have worked around the clock and engaged in a multi-jurisdictional investigation to identify, locate, and apprehend the Watervliet resident we believe is responsible for seriously injuring Alexa Kropf.

DEC Interim Commissioner @SeanMaharIC, @NYSCanalCorp Exec Dep. Director Rebecca Hughes and partners kicked off Memorial Day Weekend & the boating season to remind the public to #CleanDrainDry watercraft and equipment to protect New York’s waters from aquatic invasive species.