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A damp start to our Thursday is here along with temperatures in the 40s for most, and a light south breeze. While light rain showers and drizzle stays with us for a few hours today, we'll see a drying trend this afternoon and evening along with highs in the mid-to-upper-40s. With a warm front influencing our weather, we stay close to 40 degrees overnight with plenty of clouds, some patchy fog. Friday brings variably cloudy skies, maybe some filtered sun for a short time through midday, then a cold front sweeps in for the afternoon and evening along with another passing rain shower, and highs in the mid-50s-to-low-60s.
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Around New York
1. At the State Capitol: A late budget, an apparent cyber attack and another budget extender
The state Legislature still hasn't voted on a state budget, despite Gov. Kathy Hochul announcing a conceptual agreement. While the governor acknowledged minor details still need to be ironed out, state senators told reporters they plan to pass another budget extender Thursday.
2. 100th dispensary opens as N.Y. Office of Cannabis Management awaits executive review
Leaders in the state Office of Cannabis Management on Wednesday celebrated the opening of the state's 100th legal dispensary — putting on a brave face as the governor's office works to finish a review of the troubled department and needed changes to get New York's recreational marijuana industry off the ground.
3. AJ Simon, vaunted UAlbany pass rusher, dead at 25
The University at Albany announced Wednesday that its former pass rusher Amitral “AJ” Simon had passed away. Simon had been preparing for the NFL draft, and recently participated at pro days at the University at Buffalo and UAlbany.
Around the Nation
1. Democrats quickly end Homeland Security Sec. Mayorkas' impeachment trial on day 1
2. At Senate hearing, witnesses allege manufacturing shortcuts, cover-ups at Boeing
3. Live Updates: First 7 jurors picked for Trump hush money trial; selection to resume Thursday