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Etsy turns small-scale crafts into big-time business

From personalized yarn bowls to hand-painted wedding toppers, the online marketplace Etsy is offering thousands of products made by artists who are now full-time entrepreneurs. YNN's Tara Lynn Wagner filed the following report.

Chunky Onion and Zucchini Marinara with Eggs and Toasted Italian Bread

Rustic, inexpensive and delicious!

"Nike FuelBand" and "Jawbone UP" apps

YNN highlights the coolest and newest apps for your cellphone or mobile device in the twice-weekly segment "App Wrap." Adam Balkin filed the following report.

Majority of school districts pass budgets

It's official. New York State voters approved 95.5 percent of their school district budgets.

Memorial Day grilling ideas

Memorial Day is a very special holiday, one that honors the commitment and sacrifice of so many who gave their lives for the hope of freedom and liberty for all.

Memorial Day Weekend Getaways

Memorial Day Weekend Getaways should begin where Decoration Day really began! In Waterloo, New York!

Apps with a blast from the past

In this edition of App Wrap, YNN’s Adam Balkin features a couple of blasts from the past in the form of apps, especially if you count yourself among the Gen-X crowd or so.

"Running with Friends" and "OLO Game"

Adam Balkin reviews apps Running with Friends and OLO Game

Interactive storytelling apps for kids

There are a seemingly endless amount of apps for kids to read stories, in an interactive way on mobile devices. But recently, there's been a bit of an explosion in apps that allows kids to create their own stories that can then be read back to them. For this edition of App Wrap, YNN’s Adam Balkin tells us about two interactive storytelling apps for kids.

"Before Midnight"

It started 18 years ago with the movie Before Sunrise, when a young couple, Jesse and Celine, played by Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy, first meet on a train and spend a magical night together in Vienna. Nine years later brought us Before Sunset where they reunite in Paris. Now comes Before Midnight, once again directed by Richard Linklater, where this couple, vacationing in Greece, have been partners for many years and have children together.

"Star Trek: Into Darkness"

A new Star Trek film, called "Star Trek: Into Darkness," hits movie screens, and director J.J. Abrams has returned at the helm after his recent reboot of the franchise. Neil Rosen filed the following review.

Movie Interview: "The Great Gatsby"

Actor Leonardo DiCaprio and director Baz Luhrmann sit down with Neil Rosen to talk about the latest big screen adaptation of the literary classic "The Great Gatsby."

Finger Lakes farm has over 100 varieties of apple trees

Elderberry Pond, a USDA certified organic farm with over 100 varieties of apple trees, sits in the Finger Lakes region. The farm’s general manager Lou Lego said that they have a very large variety of crops to not only meet with the demands of the customers at their restaurant but also so that insects can live in their own habitats. For this edition of Garden Journeys, Terry Ettinger has more from the farm.

A plant that looks likes purple dead nettle

For this edition of Garden Journeys, Terry Ettinger shows us two similar-looking plants: henbit and purple dead nettle. Then, he shares with us the similarities and differences of the two plants.

Purple dead nettle

In this edition of Garden Journeys, Terry Ettinger tells us about a weed that many will be seeing this spring: Purple dead nettle

New York farmers send plastic to be turned into diesel fuel

Farmers in Madison County dairy feeding operations had a problem disposing used plastic until they partnered with a company in Niagara Falls to turn it into diesel fuel. For this edition of Going Green, Terry Ettinger has more.

Becoming energy independent for a greener home

For this edition of Going Green, Terry Ettinger discusses the process of making your home net zero.

Going Green: Harvesting a forest

For this edition of Going Green, Terry Ettinger talks to some professionals at Fort Drum about forest harvesting.

Lights Camera Jackson on “Star Trek into Darkness”

Director J.J. Abrams is back at the helm in the next chapter of the starship enterprise. Here with his take on “Star Trek into Darkness” is our own Lights Camera Jackson.

Lights Camera Jackson on Baz Luhrmann's remake of "The Great Gatsby"

Director Baz Luhrmann brings the F. Scott Fitzgerald classic "The Great Gatsby" to the big screen. Here with his take is our own Lights Camera Jackson.

Lights Camera Jackson: "Iron Man 3"

Let the summer blockbuster season begin. "Iron Man 3" opens this weekend. Here with a preview is our own Lights Camera Jackson.

Retirement saving harder with companies eliminating 401ks

Saving for retirement might be a little harder since some companies are doing away with a popular benefit. For this edition of Money Matters, YNN's Tara Lynn Wagner filed the following report.

Making Cents

Financial adviser Steven Bouchey stopped by our studio to answer your money questions.

Credit card points can help consumers cash in on trips

If you play your credit cards right, the sky could be the limit in terms of frequent flyer miles. Tara Lynn Wagner filed the following report.

Keeping your pet comfortable and safe during road trips

A summer road trip just wouldn’t be complete without your family pet. In this edition of Pet Pointers, Lisa Chelenza has some tips for keeping your pet comfortable and safe.

Easing the pain of a move on your pets

If you are moving this summer and you are worried about moving your pets, fear not! Lisa Chelenza has a few tips that can help make the move easier for you both in this edition of Pet Pointers.

Obesity is growing problem for American cats

It may come as no surprise that obesity is a growing problem for American cats, and we may even be contributing to this problem without realizing it. Lisa Chelenza has more in this edition of Pet Pointers.

Students win competition on history of Russia

Meet Margarette Keesee and William Heatley, winners of the 2013 Albany-Russian Olympiad Contest, a student competition on the history of Russia.

State of Education: Bethel Woods hosts 1960s workshop

The Bethel Woods Center for the Arts is home of the original Woodstock Music Festival. These days they also focus on education. In fact, there's a workshop specifically for teachers which explores the social mind of the 1960s.

State of Education: Regents board member visits schools

Meet Dr. James Dawson, a member of the New York State Board of Regents. Dawson has a hundred schools districts in his area, and over the years he's managed to visit every one of the nearly 250 buildings. His reason is simple: to keep in touch on what's happening in today's classroom.

Top Israeli science and technology students show off innovations in NYC

Some top students from Israel recently showed off their cutting edge innovations, and how they developed such sophisticated devices could be important to America as well. For this edition of Tech Beat, YNN's Adam Balkin filed the following report.

Google unveils new music streaming service

It's always big news when Google announces something new, and Wednesday was no exception, as the tech giant unveiled a new music streaming service to go head to head with popular services like Pandora and Spotify. YNN's Adam Balkin filed the following report.

Atomic innovation hits the (super) small screen

The technology behind making the world's smallest movie could soon be used to make even more groundbreaking discoveries. Adam Balkin filed the following report.

Travel With Val: Skiing program in Maine provides winter fun to people of all abilities

A skiing program in Maine has adapted to the needs of skiers of all abilities for more than three decades. Valarie D'Elia filed the following report.

Getawy Guy: Bird Kingdom Getaway

Are you ready for a tropical adventure for the whole family? You won't have to go far even at this time of year!

Travel with Val: Liverpool readily caters to biggest Beatles fans

Beatlemania seems to be enjoying a revival, so consider heading across the pond for a pilgrimage to Liverpool, England, the birthplace of the Fab Four. Valarie D'Elia filed the following report.

Your Career: Keywords help resumes get a second look

Keywords can make the crucial difference between a resume that is ignored and a resume that gets a second look from the human resource department. Employment reporter Asa Aarons filed the following report.

Your Career: Personal branding

A personal brand can distinguish you from other job applicants and help employers grab your best traits. Employment reporter Asa Aarons filed the following report.

Your Career: The mini-resume

A recently laid-off New Yorker forced to network discreetly, has created a tool that she hopes will help others do the same. Asa Aarons filed the following employment report.

Tips on getting your landscaping in great shape

Spring sprung pretty rapidly outside. For this edition of Your Home, YNN’s Solomon Syed meets with a landscape management supervisor for tips on getting your landscaping in tip-top shape.

The importance of keeping organized

Over the course of our lives and homeownership, we tend to collect a lot of stuff. Keeping your belongings organized can be quite an undertaking, especially when you have children and schedules. For this edition of Your Home, YNN’s Solomon Syed filed the following report.

Your Home: Open houses

If you have been out and about in neighborhoods lately, you may have seen some signs popping up to advertise for an open house. If you're new to the real estate market, you may not know what an open house is. For this edition of Your Home, YNN’s Solomon Syed filed the following report.

Jets training camp gets underway

Year two of Jets training camp is underway on the SUNY Cortland campus. The team hit the field Monday morning for a practice that was off limits to the public. The afternoon session however will be open and free to anyone who wants to attend. ONLINE EXTRA: View a photo gallery from Jets training camp inside of this story.

Online Extra: 2010 Math and English test results released

In 2009 the NY State Education Department made the English and Math proficiency tests for kids in grades 3-8 tougher. This year’s test results show fewer students met or exceeded the new standards. Inside this story you can see test results from your school district, the NYSED press release, and links to webcasts and other related content.

Photo Gallery: Beating the Heat

Share photos of you, your family and friends beating the summer heat. Email your photos to ynnwebteam@gmail.com. We will include our favorite photos in this gallery.