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Family identifies body found in Greenwich as that of Jesse Cale

Greenwich

The body of a missing Greenwich teen was found in the Hudson River on Thursday. Our C.J. Spang has more.

Updated 6:38 PM

Adirondack Pub and Brewery raises a glass to new expansion

Lake George

When the doors first opened 13 years ago, the Adirondack Brewery was a spot known mostly to locals and summer tourists. But as YNN's Matt Hunter reports, the brew pub's recent expansion is proof the brewery's unique variety of beer has reached a much larger audience.

Updated 4:12 PM

Toddler recovering from rare tick paralysis

Albany

A two-year-old Hopewell Junction girl experienced a quick onset of paralysis. It wasn't until after spinal taps, x-rays and blood work proved inconclusive that one doctor thought to check her scalp for the unlikely culprit. Our Erin Vannella reports.

5:58 PM

36th annual State Police awards ceremony

Albany

New York State Police presented awards for bravery at the 36th annual memorial and awards ceremony in Albany. About three dozen troopers, investigators and civilian employees were honored. Lori Chung has more.

36th annual State Police awards ceremony

Updated 3:33 PM

Martin Kimber indicted

Albany

The U.S. Attorney's office has announced the indictment of the Ulster County man accused of planting mercury at Albany Medical Center.

Updated 3:50 PM

Pittsfield charter review panel

What will ultimately become a charter review committee for the City of Pittsfield is now taking shape. The city council has adopted a set of recommendations for the panel, which will be charged with updating the city's charter.

11:29 AM

Massachusetts jobless rate continues to drop

More jobs in Massachusetts are helping to lower the unemployment rate there. That's according to state officials who say the Bay State added more than 31,000 jobs in the first four months of 2012.

11:49 AM

Marking 8 years of same-sex marriage in Massachusetts

The Bay State marks eight years since becoming the first state to legalize same-sex marriage. The Massachusetts Supreme Court ruling took effect on May 17th, 2004.

7:24 AM

Town voters approve housing trust

Voters in Williamstown approve a housing trust advocates say will tackle a problem brewing for years. And with last summer's damage to the Spruces Mobile Home Park, they say building affordable housing has become even more of a priority. Berkshire County reporter Brandon Walker has more.

Updated 05/16/2012 05:56 PM

Pittsfield man found guilty of rape

A Pittsfield man has been found guilty of rape.

05/16/2012 03:08 PM

Town approves construction of new fire house

As New Yorkers voted on school budgets Tuesday, across the border, several Berkshire County towns approved new select boards and made decisions on other financial allocations. Our Brandon Walker visited the Town of Peru where voters there have decided it's time to save its fire department from sinking, literally.

Updated 05/15/2012 10:32 PM

Bear released back into the wild

A bear that spent all day Wednesday in a tree in North Greenbush has been released back into the wild.

4:11 PM

PAL hosts annual track and field meet

The Albany Police Athletic League hosted its annual track and field meet on Thursday.

Updated 3:52 PM

Bear killed on UAlbany campus

The same black bear found in the City of Albany earlier this month was shot and killed on UAlbany’s campus.

7:40 PM

Suspicious men attempt to enter home in Schenectady

Schenectady Police say two men have been approaching homes in the city claiming to be from the water department.

4:00 PM

Men's lacrosse: Cortland vs. Union

After spending the first two rounds of the NCAA's at home, the Union Dutchmen were on the road Wednesday to take on the second ranked team in the country in D-III men's lacrosse.

High school softball highlights from 5/16

There were a couple softball games across the Capital Region on Wednesday. Columbia and Colonie battled it out while Shen and Shaker were caught in a low scoring affair.

Citi Field to host All-Star Game in 2013

It will be an all-star-studded event at the Mets home field next year as officials announce that Citi Field will be the site of the 2013 All-Star Game.

Debate over reforming New York State disabled care

Governor Cuomo continued his push for reforms of the state office for People with Developmental Disabilities Wednesday with a stop in Syracuse as the State Senate passed his plan overwhelmingly. But the bill appears to be stalled in the Assembly. Our Nick Reisman has details.

05/16/2012 09:00 PM

Possible investigation into Senator Libous

The allegations against Binghamton based senator Tom Libous could soon turn into an investigation. A state ethics commission has reportedly taken the first steps that could lead to a formal investigation. Our Nick Reisman has more on this developing story.