Police blotter: See 175 new arrests added, including murder charge

Asking Eric: Advice for forgetful people suffering memory loss

In today's Asking Eric column, R. Eric Thomas shares a reader's advice for solutions to help remember important dates, appointments, names and more.

Quarter-sized hail and damaging winds predicted with thunderstorms to hit Capital Region, Hudson Valley Wednesday

On Wednesday at 3:03 a.m. a severe thunderstorm warning was issued by the National Weather Service in effect until 4 a.m. for Columbia, Dutchess, Greene and Ulster counties.

Update: Air quality alert issued for Rockland and Westchester counties Wednesday

On Wednesday at 2:50 a.m. the National Weather Service reported an updated air quality alert in effect until 11 p.m. for Rockland and Westchester counties.

Update: Thunderstorms with penny-sized hail in Capital Region, Hudson Valley Wednesday — gusts may reach 40 mph

The National Weather Service issued an updated report at 2:54 a.m. on Wednesday for strong thunderstorms until 3:45 a.m. for Greene, Columbia, Ulster and Dutchess counties.

Dear Abby: Weekly calls to my sister are interrupted by her annoying husband. What are my options?

She values the regular calls and staying connected to her sister. But her attempt to thwart the distractions were met with silence.