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.

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Staying warm and humid overnight with areas of patchy fog and lows in the mid 60s to low 70s. Remaining oppressively hot and humid Thursday with late-day showers and storms. Some storms may contain damaging winds and large hail. Highs will be in the upper 80s to lower 90s.

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Today's Big Stories

1. 'These are our kids': N.Y. school district embracing dozens of migrant students

The Mohonasen Central School District in Schenectady County is one district in New York working to meet the needs of an influx of students from migrant families sent to upstate communities from New York City, many of whom don't speak English and reside in hotels.

2. Guilderland looks to improve car, pedestrian safety at schools

The backpacks are ready to go, school supplies have been purchased, and for Guilderland Central Schools students, the route to class is simpler and safer than before.

3. NYC comptroller rejects $432M DocGo contract to aid migrants

New York City Comptroller Brad Lander declined to approve a $432 million emergency contract with DocGo, a medical services provider the city had tapped to care for asylum seekers. In a statement Wednesday morning, Lander said he returned the no-bid contract to the Department of Housing Preservation and Development.

4. Hochul signs bills on employee free speech, wage theft, injury compensation

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed a package of legislation into law aimed to protect employees in the workplace, the governor's office said Wednesday.

5. Saratoga Springs bike officer wins praise ahead of possible beat change

Visitors to Broadway in downtown Saratoga Springs this summer may have bumped into police officer Andrew Streim riding around. But he doesn't cruise in a patrol car. He rides a bike.

6. Trump's comments risk tainting jury pool in federal election subversion case, special counsel says

Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith warned Tuesday that former President Donald Trump's "daily" statements threaten to taint a jury pool in Washington in the criminal case charging him with scheming to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.

Your Notes for Thursday

  • UAlbany women's soccer hosts UMass at Bob Ford Field at Tom & Mary Casey Stadium, 7 p.m.
  • The film "Mr. Jimmy" plays at GE Theatre at Proctors, 7 p.m.
  • Squeeze and the Psychedelic Furs play The Egg, 8 p.m.