5 things to know this Wednesday, April 17

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- Happy Wednesday! Per Meteorologist Matt Mackie, a bright morning will turn cloudy with showers later on and temperatures around the mid-60s.

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An Albany police officer is recovering and a suspect died early Wednesday morning in Albany. Police Chief Eric Hawkins says the officer was "ambushed" after a short chase and traffic stop. Also, a new cell tower is expected to be built in the town of Hebron.