Good morning, Albany.

Three international flights are diverted today to Albany International Airport as Newark's ground stop sends passengers from Paris, Nice, and Rome through customs; 179 passengers from Nice are still processing and the Rome flight is expected to deplane at 4:40 p.m. (airport spokesperson report).

Hannaford Supermarkets donated $15,000 to Friends of Bethlehem Seniors to fund two commercial refrigerators and freezers for the town's food pantry.

The contribution aims to boost local food access and support community needs.

GE Aerospace announced a $225M investment in its Niskayuna facility to modernize operations & add 75 high-paying jobs over the next five years.

Apple growers in the Hudson Valley faced a late April frost, high diesel prices and tighter labor regulations that have created economic challenges for the 2026 harvest.

Golden Harvest Farms in Columbia County is adapting by promoting agritourism and diversifying its offerings.

Two UAlbany physicists said that the LZ experiment deep underground in South Dakota recorded an unexplained flash from a 2024 anomaly that might hint at dark matter.

Researchers stressed that the event is not conclusive — further tests will be needed.

Visitors can expect a promising display from red and sugar maples as fall colors gradually emerge despite challenges from high gas prices and tensions between the US and Canada.

Local tourism agencies are shifting their focus toward day trips from major urban areas (New York City and Boston).

UAlbany’s New York State Mesonet celebrates 10 years by launching a new climatology website — offering free access to a decade of detailed weather data updated nightly.

The $2 million state-funded site helps emergency managers and local users track trends and prepare for extreme weather events.

On Monday, Sept. 21, Dr. David Hart, a board-certified neurologist with decades of local experience in dementia care, led a Medical Monday session at the Stratton VA Medical Center with Ray Graf hosting, and viewers could call (1-800-348-2551) for details on Alzheimer’s treatments.

Workers began demolition prep Monday night at 9 p.m. at the 11-story Central Warehouse after removing an Amtrak rail line following asbestos cleanup - scaffolding will go up soon and demolition from the top down will begin in December with full takedown expected by spring.

UAlbany sports teams launch conference play this week as volleyball opens Friday at 6:00 pm at PE Gym.

Men’s soccer kicks off Saturday at Bob Ford Field and women’s play begins Sunday at Tom + Mary Casey Stadium, with rowing debuting in Schenectady Sunday.

Freshman forward Yuta Kimata earned his second Rookie of the Week award after scoring the game-winning goal in a 1-0 win against Central Connecticut State on Sunday.

University at Albany will play New Hampshire on Sept. 26 at Tom + Mary Casey Stadium at 6:00 p.m.