5 things to know this Thursday, August 15

ALBANY, N.Y. ( NEWS10 ) — Happy Friday Junior! Meteorologist Matt Mackie says it’ll be another decent day with warm, but not humid, weather and possible scattered showers throughout NEWS10’s viewing area.

Ford and Mazda have recalled over 457,000 vehicles for faulty airbags. Also, Warren County has been discussing a 1% sales tax increase. This, and more, in your five things to know this Thursday.

1. Ford, Mazda issue “do not drive” recall for over 457k vehicles

Ford and Mazda have reported that more than 457,000 vehicles have potentially dangerous Takata airbags. The recall includes Mazda models made between 2003 and 2015 as well as Ford Mustangs, Rangers, and more.

2. Warren County discusses 1% sales tax increase

The Warren County Board of Supervisors held a workshop meeting on Wednesday to discuss a potential sales tax percentage increase. The sales tax in Warren County has been seven percent for over the past 50 years, and the board is considering a one percent increase.

3. Corgi racing coming to the Capital Region

They may have little legs, but they sure run fast. Corgi racing is coming to the Capital Region with the first races being held at the Altamont Fair on Thursday from 7 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Grandstand.

4. Crews make progress on Albany airport terminal expansion

Construction continues at Albany International Airport. Crews are making progress on the terminal expansion project.

5. Dangerous algae “blooms” in Albany lakes

If you take a walk in Albany’s Washington or Buckingham parks, you may come across lakes covered in harmful algal blooms (HABs). The Albany Water Commissioner says even though it may look like regular algae, this is much more dangerous. “For any of our residents and pets simply because they’re not really algae. They’re actually a bacteria,” stated Joe Coffey. “They’re a cyanobacteria.”

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