Good evening, Capital Region and Hudson Valley. We're wrapping up the day for you with some of the most important stories you need to know and your weather outlook.

Your Weather Planner

Look for showers to end overnight with lows mostly in the 40s.

Friday will feature bright skies, lighter winds and highs in the 50s/60s.

The weekend begins chilly and damp with widespread rain for most of Saturday and highs in the 40s. After a wet start Sunday, look for drier weather by the afternoon with highs in the 50s.

Tomorrow's Forecast

Today's Big Stories

1. Troy city comptroller resigns due to family obligations less than 3 months on the job

City leaders in Troy are working to find a new comptroller. Mayor Carmella Mantello confirmed Wednesday that city Comptroller Jack Krokos has decided to resign due to family obligations.

2. 'Gross incompetence': 9/11 advocates warn HHS cuts undermine World Trade Center health program

The World Trade Center Health Program could be devastated by this week’s mass layoffs at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 9/11 community advocates say. They warn the deep job cuts likely include workers supporting the health program, which provides medical care for those sickened by toxic smoke and debris from the Twin Towers' collapse.

3. Eye doctors see rise in nearsightedness in children; research suggests not spending enough time outside is a cause

With more gaming and increasing screen time, eye doctors have a growing concern seeing a sharp rise in myopia, also known as nearsightedness or short-sightedness, especially in children, from not spending as much time outside.

4. Dewayne Coleman emerging as Army's new 'QB1'

How do you replace a player who led the nation with 32 rushing touchdowns, placed fourth in rushing yards and became an invaluable leader on and off the field? Carefully.

5. Dow drops nearly 1,680 in biggest wipeout since 2020 as fears of fallout from tariffs shake markets

Little was spared as fear flared globally about the potentially toxic mix of weakening economic growth and higher inflation that tariffs can create.

6. NYC Mayor Adams to run for reelection as independent

New York City Mayor Eric Adams announced Thursday he will seek reelection as an independent, foregoing the Democratic primary after his federal corruption case was permanently dismissed. In a campaign video first obtained by Politico, Adams said his legal troubles had prevented him from mounting a primary campaign.