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One dead, one injured after being hit by car in Catskill

One woman is dead and another was sent to the hospital after being hit by a car in Greene County.

12:31 PM

Lawmakers reach agreement on casinos

Lawmakers reach an agreement on expanding casinos beyond American-Indian gaming. This, as lawmakers are closing in on the end of the legislative session. The deal looks to authorize four upstate casinos.

7:07 AM

NYRA board of directors selects new CEO

The New York Racing Association selected a new Chief Executive Officer at their board meeting Tuesday. YNN's Matt Hunter has more on the selection of Christopher Kay, and what it could mean for the summer racing season.

Updated 06/18/2013 10:55 PM

Honest Weight Food Co-op opens at new location

Doors open today for the new home of the Honest Weight Food Co-op. Our Megan Cruz joins us from inside the new store on Watervliet Avenue Ext. in Albany.

Updated 9:10 AM

Niskayuna residents approved revised school budget

Taxpayers in Niskayuna approve a new school budget plan. This, after voters rejected a plan with a higher tax increase last month. YNN's Erin Vannella has more details on what this now means for the town.

Updated 7:39 AM

Rockin' on the River kicks off tonight with 'Aquanett'

Troy's summer concert series Rockin' on the River kicks off tonight with 80s rock tribute band, Aquanett.

9:33 AM

New safety rules to take effect for truck drivers

In less than two weeks, new federal safety rules are set to take effect for truck drivers. But as our Geoff Bennett explains, many in the trucking industry are opposing the new regulations.

11:40 AM

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9:42 AM

Health officials close swimming spot due to bacteria

Great Barrington

Health officials close a popular swimming spot in the Berkshires for the second time in less than a month. YNN's Madeleine Rivera has the reason for the closure and when residents can expect to see it open again.

Health officials close swimming spot due to bacteria

06/18/2013 05:52 PM

McLaughlin considering a run for governor in 2014

New York

Assemblyman Steve McLaughlin said he's considering a run for governor. Since Governor Cuomo defeated Republican challenger Carl Paladino back in 2010, the search has been on for the next Republican to challenge Cuomo.

06/18/2013 02:58 PM

Legislative session winds down this week

New York

Several issues are still on the table as the legislative session winds down this week. Capital Tonight's Nick Reisman is in Albany with more.

06/18/2013 04:59 PM

Services this week for three New Yorkers killed in Afghanistan

New York

Services are this week for three New Yorkers killed in Afghanistan.

Updated 06/18/2013 05:16 PM

Police seek third suspect in bar stabbing in North Adams

North Adams

A violent fight over the weekend makes for some trouble for a bar in North Adams. But as YNN's Madeleine Rivera reports, locals say this isn't typical for their neighborhood.

Updated 06/17/2013 06:47 PM

Poll: New lows for Cuomo and Silver

New York

Governor Cuomo's favorability rating dips to its lowest level since he's been in office. And a majority of New Yorkers want Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver to go. That's according to a new poll from the Siena Research Institute released Monday. Steve Greenberg stopped by YNN to break down the numbers.

06/17/2013 01:55 PM

ValleyCats beat Lake Monsters in season opener

Monday was opening night at Joe Bruno Stadium for the Tri-City ValleyCats who took on the Vermont Lake Monsters. ValleyCats win 9-3.

White House steps up efforts to combat gun violence

The White House is stepping up its efforts to combat gun violence, with a renewed push to get Congress to pass the expanded background checks the Senate blocked earlier this spring, and the vice president is warning lawmakers who block their efforts that they will face a political backlash. Washington bureau reporter Michael Scotto filed the following report.

11:48 AM

Sit down with U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara

Governor Andrew Cuomo has been pushing hard for some sort of ethics and campaign finance reform since the string of lawmaker arrests earlier this spring. At the center of those investigations was U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara who called public corruption rampant in Albany Now, with legislators set to possibly pass some reform measures, our Capital Tonight host Liz Benjamin sat down with Bharara to talk about what he thinks is the best way to clean up Albany.

06/17/2013 10:10 PM

Middleburgh residents pass revised school budget

Voters in Middleburgh approved a new, revised, school budget. And while the community is still rebuilding from Tropical Storm Irene, and last week’s flash flooding. YNN's Maria Valvanis explains Mother Nature played a role in how a lot of residents, voted.

Updated 06/18/2013 10:32 PM

Southwest Airlines offers honor flight for fallen soldier

Southwest Airlines is offering a hero flight Wednesday to transport Lieutenant Colonel Todd Clark's body to its final resting place, in San Antonio, Texas.

06/18/2013 09:45 PM

Bicyclist hit by car at Hoosick & 10th in Troy

One man remains in the hospital after he was hit by a car Monday night in Troy. But, this isn't the first crash along that stretch of Hoosick Street. YNN's Innae Park has more on what the city is doing to make that street safer.

Updated 06/18/2013 08:43 PM

Funeral services held for Lieutenant Colonel Todd Clark

A fallen soldier who died serving his county earlier this month is remembered in Guilderland.

Updated 06/18/2013 08:09 PM

Cold Carrot Ginger Soup with Yogurt, Toasted Almonds, Jalapeno Pepper and Cilantro

Refreshing summer soup with great texture and flavor!

Annual physical important for all children and teens

If your child doesn't play a sport, chances are your child isn’t getting a yearly physical, for most kids it's not necessary, but for some it is. For this edition of Child Wellness Wednesday, YNN’s Marcie Fraser has more.

Japanese maples and dieback

Japanese maples are a favorite in Upstate New York landscape. The problem is, there's usually dieback. Terry Ettinger explains.

A dog's mouth is not cleaner than a human's mouth

A dog’s mouth has far more bacteria than our own.

Doctors devote more research to chemo patients' sexual health

As more and more people live past their harrowing battles with cancer, increased attention is being paid to certain side-effects of chemotherapy, such as the growing field of research into sexual function for women after cancer. Health reporter Erin Billups filed the following report.

Sports games big on keeping it real

In part two of this week's five-part series highlighting some of the top titles from the E3 video game convention, Adam Balkin highlights some games that draw so many in even if they don't consider themselves serious gamers.