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The Capital Region's seven-day average COVID positivity rate is 6.9 % , up from 6.5% last week.

A man who attempted to steal a jet to fly to Area 51, a break-in at a haunted tomb, and a bizarre fish with a transparent head were among the strange, unusual, and enlightening stories to cross our desk this past week.

A statewide indoor mask mandate is already in effect until at least January 15th.

Officials note there's still over two weeks until New Year's Eve, so plans could change.

Venues include Madison Square Garden, Hulu Theater, Radio City Music Hall & the Beacon Theater.

Performances recently cancelled include Hamilton, Tina the Musical, Mrs. Doubtfire, and MJ the Musical.

Counseling services are also going to be available for anyone who needs them.

During the 2020 holiday season campaign, more than 70,000 tickets were issued.

Albany County is creating a web portal to let residents report violations of the state's new indoor mask mandate and some other issues regarding mask and vaccine requirements .

Tickets can be used during the 2021-2022 ski season.