Good morning, Albany.

Today, his family held a golf fundraiser in honor of veteran John Grassia III to support military families coping with loss; the event celebrated his service and shared cherished memories from relatives (including his young nieces and nephews).

Calling hours will be held Monday, Oct.

5 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Riverview Funeral Home (2nd Avenue in Troy) to honor Dominick Rizzo II, Alicia Ruefle and Abigail Rizzo following the fatal Troy fire.

Calling hours for three fire victims will be held on Monday, Oct.

5 from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Riverview Funeral Home (218 2nd Ave) in Troy as the public is welcome to pay their respects while burial remains private.

In Brunswick, Field of Horrors reopens this season after a July fire damaged three of its haunted houses and introduces two new attractions like Panic at Pinewoods and Night Stalkers.

A special event honoring first responders will be held on Sunday, Oct. 11 plus additional surprises during the spooky season.

Cap Rep presents the world premiere of The Last American Newspaper, a play based on Ken Tingley’s memoir about local news decline, on its Albany stage through Oct.

18. The production underlines the importance of press freedom + the role of community journalism.

New York high school seniors can save on college fees by applying fee-free at participating SUNY, CUNY and private colleges through the College Application Initiative.

The CUNY waiver runs until Nov. 16 and SUNY runs from Oct. 19 to Nov. 2 (over 700 schools support students with financial aid planning).

Dr. Don Leopold of SUNY ESF said upstate fall foliage might soon change — sugar maples, which make up 20% of the trees, need a narrow weather window for peak color.

Experts warn that shifting conditions could alter the iconic autumn display.

A Johnstown woman called 988 Wednesday night and reported her call ended abruptly — after about 25 minutes she still felt in distress.

She is now filing an official complaint with a case manager at St. Mary’s Hospital to seek clarification on hotline protocols.

CDTA has unveiled two pink buses to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month and encourage early detection (supporting the Men Wear Pink campaign).

The transit agency noted that last year nearly $20,000 was raised and more than $6,000 has been donated so far.

Stewart’s Shops Corp. of Saratoga Springs is recalling half-gallon Heavenly Medley and Vanilla-Chocolate-Strawberry ice cream after a metal object was found; products sold between July 17 and Oct.

2 with best by dates of Feb. 10 and Feb. 11 should not be consumed and must be returned for a refund (per FDA guidance).

Stewart's Shops recalled two half-gallon ice cream flavors on Oct.

2 after a metal object was found, and the products were sold in New York, Vermont, and New Hampshire from Jul. 17 to Oct. 2 (no injuries were reported); consumers should return the items for a refund.

Senior Campbell Robinson led UAlbany Great Danes to a win over NJIT last Friday at the Joel + Diane Bloom WEC in Newark with a career-high 16 kills.

The team will face New Hampshire on Sunday at 2:00 p.m.

The University at Albany football team will face Delaware State today at 3:30 p.m. at Tom & Mary Casey Stadium during Homecoming Weekend, with fans enjoying special events like Great Dane Game Day in the Field Club and tailgating in nearby grass parking lots.