A panel of top state journalists will assess the stories that made news in New York in 2017 and look ahead to 2018 during a luncheon sponsored by the Women’s Press Club of New York State, from 12:30 to 2 p.m. at Il Faro Restaurant in Albany. The event is open to the public and costs $25 for members and $30 for non-members. Reservations are required and include a choice of chicken or vegetarian lunch. Online ticket sales are available through noon on Monday, Jan. 8.