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Teen shot in leg in Troy

Troy

A teenage girl is hospitalized after she was shot on a Troy street Tuesday night. Our Erin Vannella is following the story and has more.

Teen shot in leg in Troy

Updated 10:19 PM

Stillwater budget still in limbo

Saratoga County

After the Stillwater school district's budget proposal failed at the polls last week, officials went back to the drawing board to decide where to go from here. Our Innae Park has more.

Stillwater budget still in limbo

Updated 10:46 PM

State leaders announce three-year board to transform NYRA

New York

Governor Cuomo announces changes to the New York Racing Association. NYRA has reached an agreement with the state to reorganize its board.

State leaders announce three-year board to transform NYRA

Updated 3:46 PM

Calling hours held for Jesse Cale

Friends and family came together to say a final goodbye to 18-year-old Jesse Cale.

Calling hours held for Jesse Cale

Updated 9:20 PM

Woman attacked in Saratoga Springs

Police have arrested a man in Saratoga Springs who officers say attacked a woman early Tuesday morning. Our Matt Hunter has more.

5:17 PM

Governor Cuomo: Raising minimum wage is impossible in 2012

Governor Cuomo says it's impossible to raise the minimum wage this year. He blames legislative politics for the impasse, but advocates for the poor say they would like to see him force an administrative change.

7:56 AM

18-year-old arrested for attacking woman in Saratoga Springs

Saratoga Springs police arrested an 18-year-old who they say attacked a 67-year-old woman.

Updated 3:33 PM

As NATO summit closes, local reps support Obama's Afghanistan plan

As the world focuses on the progress made at this week's NATO summit, members of Congress are also keeping a watchful eye. YNN's Matt Hunter spoke with two local representatives who both support President Obama's plan to end the war in Afghanistan.

Updated 05/21/2012 06:45 PM

Driving It Home: Click It or Ticket

Starting Monday, the State Police will be keeping a closer eye on drivers and their passengers, making sure they're wearing seat belts. It's part of their Click It or Ticket campaign, which will last these next two weeks. But in addition to tickets, our Megan Cruz has more on a convincing way to get people to buckle up.

05/21/2012 09:27 AM

Skidmore hosts Lyme disease forum

An all day forum at Skidmore College aims to raise awareness about a growing problem in the region: Lyme disease.

Updated 05/21/2012 04:09 PM

Lundberg survey: Gas prices continue to fall

US

Gas prices fell to a three-month low, according to the latest Lundberg survey. The bi-weekly survey of gas stations across the country found an average price of $3.78 a gallon.

Lundberg survey: Gas prices continue to fall

05/21/2012 08:34 AM

Driving It Home: The Seat Belt Convincer

New York

If you are heading out on the roads today, you better buckle up. State Police are on the lookout for people not wearing their seatbelts as part of their Click It or Ticket campaign. Our Megan Cruz has more on a 'convincing' tool to get people to wear their seatbelts.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Driving It Home: </em></span>The Seat Belt Convincer

05/21/2012 07:15 AM

Hit and run victim identified as investigation continues

Colonie police have identified the man killed in a hit and run accident Monday night. They also said they've found the driver of the car they were searching for, and they're now looking for two other vehicles believed to have been at the scene.

Hit and run victim identified as investigation continues

Updated 4:28 PM

Kennedy tapped as president of Berkshire Community College

Berkshire Community College's board of trustees unanimously picks acting president Ellen Kennedy to become the school's next president. Our Brandon Walker has more.

Kennedy tapped as president of Berkshire Community College

Updated 9:33 PM

State Senate unanimously passes Mark’s Law

According to New York State law, the murder of an EMT, firefighter or any other medical responder in the line of duty is not the same as killing a police, court, probation or other officer. It's a distinction one North Country family found out about the hard way. But since her son was killed three years ago, one woman has worked tirelessly to change it. As our Brian Dwyer reports, the mother of Mark Davis was in Albany Tuesday as her dream moved one step closer to reality.

State Senate unanimously passes Mark’s Law

9:43 PM

Third season of Hudson River dredging underway

In 2011, the second phase of General Electric's dredging project began in the Hudson River. The cleanup of PCBs is being conducted by GE, but monitored by the Environmental Protection Agency. Tuesday, the EPA Regional Administrator visited the river to mark another project milestone. Our Beth Croughan has more.

Third season of Hudson River dredging underway

6:28 PM

Boys' high school lacrosse highlights

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

Boys' high school lacrosse highlights

Rangers fall to Devils 4-1

Zach Parise had two goals and an assist to lead the New Jersey Devils to a heated 4-1 win over the New York Rangers Monday night at Newark's Prudential Center, knotting their best-of-seven Eastern Conference Finals series at two games apiece.

Rangers fall to Devils 4-1

Boys' baseball: Shaker vs. Shenendehowa

Sectionals for high school baseball and softball are right around the corner, but a few teams are still finishing up the regular season.

Boys' baseball: Shaker vs. Shenendehowa

Job creation bill unveiled

Senate Republicans unveil a bill they say would boost job creation by giving businesses a significant tax cut. Capital Tonight's Nick Reisman explains why there's more going on here than meets the eye.

Job creation bill unveiled

9:00 PM

Governor calls for disability oversight

Governor Cuomo says he wants improvements to the care of people at state-run disability facilities. But some say they're worried a bill that would create new oversight for the facilities may be defeated in the state legislature and they're calling for changes to make sure it passes. YNN's Zach Fink has more.

Governor calls for disability oversight

05/21/2012 09:24 PM

Recipe: Italian Sausage, Pepper and Onion Risotto

A risotto twist on the classic pairing of Italian sausage, peppers and onions!

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Recipe: </em></span>Italian Sausage, Pepper and Onion Risotto

The Car Coach: The 2012 Audi A8L 4.2L Quattro

The 2012 Audi A8L 4.2L Quattro can fulfill your dreams of luxury, exclusivity, and opulence. Lauren Fix, the Car Coach, takes a closer look.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>The Car Coach: </em></span>The 2012 Audi A8L 4.2L Quattro

Money Matters: Schwab survey shows older workers want to keep working

A recent survey by Charles Schwab about "Older Workers and Money" reveals that more and more older workers are enjoying their jobs and do not want to retire. YNN's Tara Lynn Wagner filed the following report.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Money Matters: </em></span>Schwab survey shows older workers want to keep working

Tech Beat: "Pretty" apps displayed at SoHo Digital Gallery Of Art

Some of the nicer-looking apps on the market were recently given their own exhibit by the SoHo Gallery of Digital Art. YNN's Adam Balkin filed this report.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Tech Beat: </em></span>"Pretty" apps displayed at SoHo Digital Gallery Of Art

Tone Up: Tightening your lower abdomen

Standing abdominal exercises will help strengthen your lower abdominals and pull the belly in. Marcie Fraser demonstrates one way to make the exercise a little more challenging.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Tone Up: </em></span>Tightening your lower abdomen

Going Green: Chestnut tree blight

One hundred years ago, an average American Chestnut tree would’ve grown to 100 feet tall but it’s being killed by cankers that encircle the tree and kill it. The chestnut blight, first discovered in 1904, has killed over 4 billion chestnut trees.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Going Green: </em></span> Chestnut tree blight

Wallenda wraps casino practice early

Nik Wallenda took his final steps on the 1,200 foot long wire outside the Seneca Niagara Casino Tuesday morning, as two weeks of practice in preparation for his upcoming walk came to a close. YNN's Meg Rossman has more on the crowd's reaction and why they say he's ready to take on Niagara Falls.

Wallenda wraps casino practice early

5:29 PM

Students push for legislation to keep classrooms cool

The closer we get to summer, the more students are feeling the heat as temperatures rise in classrooms across the state. But as our Lori Chung reports, there's now a bill to hold schools accountable for keeping students cool.

Students push for legislation to keep classrooms cool

05/21/2012 06:19 PM