Good morning, Albany.

The latest Northeast Notebook, published Sept.

28, covers a Hudson dispensary’s signature dime bag that reflects decades of racial and economic disparity, an e-bike motor performance, and Saratoga County’s challenge with homelessness after a major shelter closed over the weekend.

On Sunday, a house fire in Troy killed three family members and seven huskies while rescuers saved three and one dog remains missing.

A moose was seen near Exit 8 on I-90 in Rensselaer County Monday morning — the Department of Transportation shared video footage of the sighting.

UAlbany's new Game Hub for game design students opens today (2-7 p.m. through Friday) and provides a space to research and play both digital and tabletop games.

Claire Legato has been named the new Game Studio Manager to help guide the collaborative learning experience.

Questar III BOCES students in the New Visions Visual and Performing Arts program recorded a tribute to Dolly Parton by performing her song 9-5 for Dolly Day and posted it on social media.

The project gives high school seniors hands-on arts experience.

University at Albany faculty and staff were recognized on Sept.

17 at the SUNY Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence for their contributions in teaching, scholarship, and service; provost Carol Kim praised the 16 honorees for enhancing the academic experience.

Nibble Nosh (Scotia) and Coffee Planet (Ballston Spa) are welcoming fall by adding pumpkin and apple flavors to their menus, giving customers a seasonal taste to enjoy.

The America East Coaches' Poll announced last Monday that UAlbany women's basketball is picked seventh with 25 points — the team will begin its season on Nov.

2 at Northeastern and host Manhattan on Nov. 5 at home.

University at Albany freshman forward Luca Clausse earned America East Men’s Soccer Offensive Player and Rookie of the Week honors after scoring both goals in the Great Danes’ 2-0 win over New Hampshire.

UAlbany will face UMass Lowell on Saturday, Oct. 3 at 6:00 p.m.

The University at Albany men’s basketball team was picked to finish sixth in the America East Preseason Coaches' Poll announced Monday.

The Great Danes will open their season at home on Nov. 2 against Rhode Island College.

UAlbany athletic programs will host three home contests this week: the women’s soccer pink game on Thu, Oct.

1 at Tom + Mary Casey Stadium, the football homecoming game on Sat, Oct. 3 at Bob Ford Field, and the volleyball purple out on Sun, Oct. 4 at PE Gym.