5 things to know this Wednesday, May 22

ALBANY, N.Y. ( NEWS10 ) — Happy Wednesday! According to Meteorologist Matt Mackie, we can expect another hot one with temperatures expected in the low 90s with chances of thunderstorms following in the evening.

The head of Rensselaer County Veteran’s Services is out of his job and in jail after allegedly threatening a County Judge. It’s all tied to a murder from nearly three years ago. Also, an Albany man was arrested in connection to a bomb threat investigation at St. Pius Church. These stories, and more, are covered in your five things to know this Wednesday morning.

1. County Official in jail for making threats to a judge

The head of Rensselaer County Veteran’s Services is out of his job and in jail after allegedly threatening a County Judge. It’s all tied to a murder from nearly three years ago.

2. Albany man charged with alleged bomb threat at St. Pius

The Colonie Police Department announced the arrest of an Albany man in connection to a bomb threat investigation. Joshua Campbell, 28, was charged with two counts making a terroristic threat.

3. Electrical workers injured in Troy

Crews from a private firm were working at the Mount Ida Hydro-Electric Dam off of Congress Street Tuesday morning until something went wrong.

4. Parking permits available for Saratoga Springs city residents

Leaders in Saratoga Springs are reminding drivers who live in the city to register for a summer parking permit. The seasonable parking program allows drivers who live in the city to park in the city-owned lots and garages for free.

5. Shen graduate, wife documenting war in Ukraine

Brendan Hoffman is a graduate of Shenendehowa High School. He has lived and worked full-time in Ukraine since 2013. He has been documenting the conflict with Russia and their invasion into Ukraine as a freelance photographer.

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