Regional

The “feels like” reading is supposed to decrease slightly on Tuesday to 107 degrees in Albany, which is still in the “danger” zone where heat cramps or heat exhaustion is likely and heat stroke is possible with physical activity, according to the Weather Service.

Warm weather will arrive early next week, the Weather Service says, forecasting a heat index for Albany of 98 degrees Fahrenheit on Sunday, 108 degrees on Monday, and 106 degrees on Tuesday.

ALBANY COUNTY — The Affordable Housing Partnership of the Capital Region is working with Albany County to set up a First-Time Homebuyer Navigator Program. 

This initiative will create a new “navigator” position at the Affordable Housing Partnership with the goal of removing common barriers faced by first-time homebuyers.

ALBANY COUNTY — Albany County is again under a flood watch through 3 p.m. on Saturday, June 7.

This follows a June 6 flood watch that lasted till midnight. The heavy rains on June 6 flooded roads and parking lots in Altamont and washed out some driveways.