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Storms roll through the area

Severe storms that moved through our region triggered a possible tornado near the Massachusetts border.

Updated 6:54 PM

Taxpayers in the Niskayuna School District are among those heading to the polls today. The school district there is contending with a $6 million budget gap. Our Erin Vannella has more from Niskayuna High School and has more on the spending plan people are voting on.

4:48 PM

Obama offers help for Oklahoma tornado victims; death toll revised

President Barack Obama says he is instructing his disaster response team to get tornado victims in Oklahoma everything they need "right away." Meanwhile, the state medical examiner's office has revised the death toll to 24 people, including seven children.

Updated 10:35 AM

Veterans honored in New York Senate Hall of Fame

With American involvement in the Middle East scaled back, it's easy to forget that we still have men and women at war. Today, those who served, past and present, were recognized again. Innae Park has more from the New York State Senate Veterans’ Hall of Fame Ceremony.

Updated 5:29 PM

Public hearing on invasive species

In recent years, millions of dollars of public and private funds have been spent on eradicating invasive species in Lake George. As YNN's Matt Hunter reports, while the results have been mixed, officials are moving closer to adopting a comprehensive plan aimed at eliminating the plant and animal species for good.

Updated 6:45 PM

EMS workers honored

As the severe weather continues in Oklahoma, you can bet first responders are jumping into action without hesitation. It's that dedication that was honored Tuesday at a special ceremony in Albany. Our Megan Cruz has this story.

1:52 PM

Argument leads to one being stabbed

Two men are behind bars following a fight in Gloversville that police say left one man stabbed.

4:25 PM

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12:50 PM

SBA Executive Director gives outlook on school budget votes

New York

State education leaders are optimistic most budget plans will pass today. Joining us now to talk more about this is New York State School Boards Association Executive Director Tim Kremer.

SBA Executive Director gives outlook on school budget votes

9:12 AM

Taxpayers heading to polls to vote on school budgets

New York

Taxpayers across New York State are heading to the polls to vote on their respective school district's budget plan for the next school year. This is the second year under the state's property tax cap.

10:07 AM

Tornado strikes Oklahoma

Dozens are dead and many more reported missing after a massive tornado struck the Oklahoma City area. The tornado flattened entire neighborhoods in the suburb of Moore, Oklahoma, with winds up to 200 miles an hour, leaving buildings on fire and landing a direct blow to an elementary school.

Updated 05/20/2013 09:23 PM

Schumer urges airlines to end new fees

New York

United States Senator Charles Schumer is urging four major airlines to stop charging a fee on ticket changes.

05/20/2013 01:05 PM

Rangers fall to Bruins, trail 0-2 in series

New York

It was the New York Rangers' worst defensive performance of the season as they fall 5 to 2 against the Boston Bruins.

05/20/2013 01:14 PM

SCOTUS hears prayer issue

New York

The Supreme Court of the United States will take up the issue of prayer at governmental meetings.

05/20/2013 12:58 PM

Boy's high school lacrosse highlights

Check out scores and highlights from boys' high school lacrosse games on Monday.

Plans to stop flooding in future storms

More than six months after Superstorm Sandy, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg will soon be delivering a major address to unveil his plans for how the city can prevent a repeat of the flooding and devastation in a future storm. What the mayor is proposing may surprise you. Josh Robin has the exclusive details.

05/20/2013 09:49 PM

IDC holds hearings on campaign finance

The Senate Independent Democratic Conference held hearings on the public financing of campaigns. As Capital Tonight's Nick Reisman reports, the hearing were very different from the Republican conference hearing from a few weeks ago.

05/20/2013 09:08 PM

94-year-old artist marks 74 years of teaching

She's painted too many paintings to remember and taught too many students to count. 94-year-old Amsterdam artist Grace Gilbert has loved the arts since she was a little girl; and, has been sharing her passion with students for 74 years. As YNN's Maria Valvanis explains, she has no plans of slowing down.