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Proposed legislation to help ease student loan debts

Students all across the country are strolling across graduation stages with diplomas and a whole lot of debt. But New York's Junior Senator is trying to lessen that burden. Our Karen Tararache went to find out what's on the mind of some brand new grads.

5:13 PM

Second chance to claim valuables from six-year burglary spree

It's the second public viewing of recovered stolen property from a burglary spree police said lasted more than six years. Hundreds of items were displayed at the event in Hudson Falls, and as YNN's Erin Moran reports, while the turnout at Sunday's viewing was smaller than the first, people were still walking away smiling.

Updated 6:17 PM

Softball tournament held to raise money for K9 Emma's Fund

Fifteen teams from police departments around the region played ball to raise money for K9 Emma's Fund. The North Greenbush Police Department hosted the third annual softball tournament to raise money for their K9 department.

Updated 5:34 PM

Groups across New York bowl for Brain Injury Association

Groups across New York State got together Sunday to help knock down suffering endured by those with a brain injury. Here in New York, folks in Rochester and Albany took part in a bowling fundraiser.

4:41 PM

Assemblyman Vito Lopez to resign Monday

Brooklyn Assemblyman Vito Lopez will no longer finish out this legislative session as originally planned. Saturday, Lopez announced he plans to resign Monday. Our Courtney Gross has more from Brooklyn.

Updated 1:32 PM

“Click It or Ticket” campaign begins Monday

Starting Monday, it's buckle up or pay up for New York State drivers.

7:05 PM

Gillibrand to announce student loan legislation

As college students across the country receive their diplomas Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is introducing new legislation that allows students to refinance their college loans at a lower interest rate.

7:14 PM

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7:58 PM

Severe weather sweeps across the South and Midwest

Some severe weather is sweeping across the Midwest and the South this weekend.

6:38 PM

Winning Powerball ticket sold in Florida

If you haven't heard by now, Saturday night's massive $600 million Powerball jackpot is going to one lucky person.

1:13 PM

Foxwoods Resort Casino proposes plan to expand into Massachusetts

Massachusetts

As New York State sorts out its own casino plan, Connecticut's Foxwoods Resort Casino said it's looking to expand into Massachusetts.

7:03 PM

Obama delivers commencement address at Morehouse College

President Obama arrived at Morehouse College in Atlanta Sunday. Despite the rain, hundreds of people turned out to see the president deliver the school's commencement address.

7:08 PM

Knicks end season with loss in game six

New York

The New York Knicks' season is over after a game six loss to the Indiana Pacers.

7:11 PM

Police located missing Saratoga Springs man

Saratoga Springs

Saratoga Springs police said they've located a missing city man.

2:58 PM

Women’s Equality Agenda supporters calling for reform

The Vito Lopez scandal is now starting to spill over into policy debates. Opponents of public campaign finance are bringing up Lopez's planned city council run in their arguments against using taxpayer money to fund campaigns. As Capital Tonight's Nick Reisman explains, supporters of the Women's Equality Agenda are also using the case as a call for reform.

05/17/2013 08:04 PM

Assemblyman Lopez stepping down at end of session

State Assemblyman Vito Lopez announced Friday he intends to resign at the end of this year's legislative session on June 20th. The decision comes just days after a special prosecutor cleared the Brooklyn lawmaker of criminal wrongdoing over accusations he groped female staffers. Zack Fink has more on the announcement and the pressure that came from leaders to have Lopez step down.

Updated 05/17/2013 07:54 PM

Specialist Mitch Daehling's family plans wake and funeral service

The family of Specialist Mitch Daehling makes preparations for his wake and funeral service.

Updated 12:00 PM

Fundraising preview of Electric City Couture show for ASO

It was a taste of Paris; and, a taste of what is to come at the fourth annual Electric City Couture fashion show next week.

4:13 PM

Last day of annual St. Sophia Greek Festival

Sunday is your last chance to check out the annual St. Sophia Greek Festival in Albany this weekend.

1:20 PM

New life for an old church in Watervliet

Saint Ann's Catholic Church was founded more than a century ago in Troy, and moved to Watervliet in December. On Saturday, the church received its official consecration.
And as YNN's Erin Moran tells us, while it was a joyous occasion for the Saint Ann parish, the shadow of Saint Patrick’s still looms a few blocks away, reminding the community of that loss.