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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Gradual clearing overnight with areas of patchy fog and lows in the low to mid 40s. Look for morning sun to give way to increasing late-day clouds. Seasonable with highs climbing into the low to mid 60s.
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Today's Big Stories
1. House speaker vote: Jim Jordan fails to win speakership for second straight day
For the second straight day, House lawmakers gathered to try and pick a speaker — and once again, Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan, the conservative firebrand endorsed by former President Donald Trump, fell short of the number needed to secure the speaker’s gavel.
2. 4 New York Republicans vote against Jim Jordan in second ballot for House speaker
Four Republicans in New York’s congressional delegation were once again among the 20-plus GOP members to vote against Ohio Rep. Jim Jordan to be the next speaker of the House of Representatives during a second ballot Wednesday.
In his remarks Wednesday in Tel Aviv, President Joe Biden said Israeli and Palestinian officials must continue pursuing a path that allows both to live safely in security and dignity and in peace. “For me, that means a two-state solution,” Biden said. The president pledged support for Israel, and announced $100 million in humanitarian aid for the Palestinian people in Gaza and the West Bank.
4. State assistance coming for struggling families with children
A one-time assistance payment is being made available to low-income across New York families with a child under the age of 17. According to the state, more than 120,000 households will have an opportunity for the one-time payment of $100.
5. From Schoharie to feeding Citi Field, Mets' chef is a game-changer
Jason Eksterowicz, a graduate of Schoharie High School and The Culinary Institute, has changed up ballpark cuisine as senior executive chef for the New York Mets at Citi Field. The chef from the small upstate town of Schoharie knocked it out of the park this season. USA Today awarded his team with the best stadium food of any sport in the nation.
6. Trump told to keep volume down after getting animated at New York civil fraud trial
A judge warned Donald Trump and others at his New York civil fraud trial to keep their voices down Wednesday after the former president threw up his hands in frustration and spoke aloud to his lawyers while a witness was testifying against him.
Your Notes for Friday
- Blues musician Albert Cummings plays The Egg, Albany, 7:30 p.m.
- And now for something completely different: Comedian and Monty Python co-founder John Cleese brings "An Evening with the Late John Cleese" to Proctors, 7:30 p.m.
- The Historic Albany Foundation and Discover Albany host "The Dark Side of Downtown" walking tour in Albany, 5:30-7 p.m. meeting outside McGeary's to start.
In Case You Missed It
Albany police warn residents of new phone scam
Albany residents are being asked to remain vigilant regarding a new phone scam. According to the Albany Police Department, someone has been making calls pretending to be an Albany Police Officer. The caller tells the victim they have a warrant if they don't pay the caller.