Good morning! It's going to be a cold day for many of us before the snow comes this weekend.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo is in Albany with nothing public planned.
Mayor Bill de Blasio is traveling to Maine this weekend to visit family.
At 9 a.m., federal, state and city lawmakers will announce legislation meant to provide debt relief for medallion holders. City Hall steps, New York City.
At 9:30 a.m., more than 400 AARP members from Staten Island are registered to attend a legislative breakfast where their Sen. Diane Savino and Assembly Members Nicole Malliotakis and Charles Fall will discuss how New York can cut prescription drug prices, support unpaid family caregivers and more. The Staaten, 697 Forest Avenue, Staten Island.
At 10 a.m., Erie County Legislator Ed Rath will officially announce his candidacy for the New York State Senate. Williamsville Meeting House, 5658 Main Street, Williamsville.
At 10 a.m., Rep. Paul Tonko will donate books, Pinewood Intermediate School, 901 Kings Road, Schenectady.
At 10:30 a.m., Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul will deliver a State of the State presentation. Niagara Global Tourism Institute, 616 Niagara Street, Niagara Falls.
At 12:30 p.m., Rep. Joe Morelle will hold a news conference on funding for early childhood services. Keating Federal Building – Basement Conference Room, 100 State St., Rochester.
At 1 p.m., Lt. Gov. Kathy Hochul will deliver a State of the State presentation. Fredonia Technology Incubator, 214 Central Avenue, Dunkirk.
At 3:30 p.m., state lawmakers will air concerns with the MTA's Queens bus plan. 38-50 Bell Boulevard, Suite C, Bayside.
At 8 p.m., New York City Public Advocate Jumaane Williams will attend the anniversary of the Southern Queens Park Association. 177-01 Baisley Blvd, Jamaica.