Good morning, Albany.

Arrow Financial celebrated its 175th anniversary today with a Nasdaq Closing Bell ceremony in Glens Falls.

Founded in 1851, the business has grown from a local bank to serve customers across eastern and central New York.

Costco, BJ’s and Sam’s Club are charging a dollar less per gallon than many local gas stations — a tactic aimed at drawing more customers and sharpening local price competition.

A new NYS Comptroller report shows Wall Street profits rose 51.3 percent in early 2026, reaching $49.5 billion (if the trend continues, they may hit $90 billion later this year).

The revenue boost will support tax collections that fund public programs statewide.

Green Island Union Free School District occupational therapy specialist Rachel Anuszewski supports teachers in setting up classrooms as the new school year gets underway by evaluating clutter, noise, and layout to help students focus.

Siena University is mourning former president Fr.

Hugh Hines, who died Oct. 4 at St. Lawrence Friary in Beacon. Visitation will be held Friday, Oct. 9 at St. Mary of the Angels Chapel from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Albany lawmakers said they will introduce homeschooling reforms to strengthen child welfare protections after the tragic deaths of the Harmon children from Mechanicville.

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany will appeal a December verdict awarding $54 million in restitution to former St. Clare’s employees after pension funds were mismanaged - the appeal process is complicated by recent bankruptcy filings by key defendants, and further updates are expected.

Gov. Hochul declared a state disaster emergency after measles cases reached 108 this year, expanding vaccine access to nurses and adding paramedics, EMS providers, pharmacists, and midwives to vaccinate.

State health officials are monitoring the outbreak (including rural areas) to protect residents.

UAlbany field hockey's Quinty Reumer was named America East Rookie of the Week Tuesday after scoring three goals in two contests—a milestone marking her third weekly honor this season.

UAlbany will host Bryant on Friday, Oct. 9.