5 things to know this Wednesday, June 18

ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)-- Happy Wednesday! Meteorologist Matt Mackie says rain showers and maybe some thunderstorms are expected for most of the day, but temperatures are expected to be in the 80s.

UAlbany professors are studying UFOS. Also, Price Chopper/Market 32 is taking steps to build a new production facility in Rotterdam Corporate Park. These stories, and more, are in your five things to know this Wednesday, sponsored by CDTA.

1. UAlbany professors studying UFOs find unidentified object

Two professors at the University at Albany are hoping to make a major scientific break studying unidentified anomalous phenomena, UAPs, formerly known as UFOs. They recently published their findings in a journal, where they said there was one object they couldn’t identify.

2. Proposal to rename Patroon Island Bridge after Henry Johnson

A popular Capital Region bridge is being renamed after an American hometown hero who fought in the First World War. On Tuesday, New York lawmakers proposed new legislation to rename the Patroon Island Bridge to the Sergeant Henry Johnson Memorial Bridge.

3. Mayor announces new Troy City Hall location amid viability concerns

Troy Mayor Carmella Mantello announced a new location for city hall on Tuesday. It comes amid concerns around the city’s current lease agreement. Residents said they’re worried a legal battle is brewing. 

4. Verdict reached for suspect in Vermont manhunt

 A jury returned two guilty verdicts and one acquittal for a Bennington man who led police on a chase for over a week.

5. Price Chopper/Market 32 looks to build production facility in Rotterdam

Price Chopper/Market 32 is taking steps to build a new production facility in Rotterdam Corporate Park. If approved, the $12 million building would create more than 100 new jobs, according to the company.