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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.

Tornado strikes Oklahoma

Updated 05/20/2013 09:23 PM

Teen with diabetes making a difference

An 18-year-old Binghamton teen is doing something special to raise money for kids going through something she's also had to deal with. Maura May found out that she had diabetes when she was in ninth grade. As our Elyse Mickalonis explains, now that she's learned to live with the disease, she's finding a way to make a difference.

Updated 05/20/2013 06:50 PM

American Red Cross continues to assist family of eleven

The American Red Cross is helping a family after a fire burned through their Bellman Road home in the Town of Lindley over the weekend.

Updated 05/20/2013 06:02 PM

Click it or Ticket Campaign in full swing

Police are manning checkpoints statewide, looking for drivers not wearing their seatbelts.

05/20/2013 05:39 PM

Winners of "One Dollar Healthy Homes" announced

The City of Binghamton is selling eight foreclosed homes for just a dollar each, but the lucky buyers will have quite a task ahead of them.

Updated 05/20/2013 05:01 PM

Police activity in Elmira

There was a large police scene in the area of Fairfield Avenue and Home Street in Elmira Monday afternoon. A concerned resident called about suspicious activity involving two vehicles.

Updated 05/20/2013 04:52 PM

Former Binghamton University wrestler killed during training

A former Binghamton University wrestler is killed during a Navy Seal training exercise at Fort Knox in Kentucky.

05/20/2013 10:19 AM

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Big changes to Ithaca Festival

Ithaca

With summer just around the corner, the annual Ithaca Festival is set to take over downtown. But this year's organizers faced some new challenges. Tamara Lindstrom tells us about the major changes to this year's event.

Big changes to Ithaca Festival

Updated 05/20/2013 07:34 PM

Bath Police arrest Rochester man on drug charges

Bath

A Rochester man is arrested in the Village of Bath on drug charges.

05/20/2013 11:05 AM

Thousands graduated college in Central New York this past weekend

New York

Thousands of graduates across Central New York are starting the next chapter of their lives.

05/20/2013 10:29 AM

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

Tiger Woods to return for NB3 Foundation Challenge

New York

Tiger Woods will return to Central New York to team up again with long-time friend, Notah Begay III for the NB3 Foundation Challenge.

05/20/2013 12:10 PM

Cortland softball team finishes 2nd in NCAA

The Cortland Red Dragons finished a program-best second at the D-III World Series in Wisconsin Monday.

Cortland softball team finishes 2nd in NCAA

Orange rally to clinch 27th NCAA Final Four

For the first time ever, both the SU men and women's lacrosse teams are headed to championship weekend. The Orange men needed another miracle comeback like the 2009 final Saturday, when they scored three times in the last three-plus minutes to steal and seal their first trip to the national semis in four years.

Orange rally to clinch 27th NCAA Final Four

Cornell cruising into 2013 Final Four

The SU and Cornell men's lacrosse teams are both in the final four for the first time since the Orange broke Big Red hearts four years ago. Both on a collision course to meet in their third final if Syracuse can get past Denver, and Cornell can down the Dukes.

Cornell cruising into 2013 Final Four

Seeking justice for Lainey

Rome Humane Society officials say they take in at least one abused animal a month. Some who have been beaten, others neglected. But this past weekend, workers at the Humane Society say they saw one of their saddest cases yet, when an extremely emaciated dog came through their door and died from her injuries. Our Cara Thomas tells us Lainey's story and what local animal lovers are doing to make sure the abuser is brought to justice.

Seeking justice for Lainey

Updated 05/20/2013 10:20 PM

Victim of fatal Syracuse fire identified

Investigators have identified the victim of a fatal fire in Syracuse this weekend.

05/20/2013 10:57 PM

Jail housing cost doubles in Jefferson County

Many county jails are facing a growing problem: Too many prisoners. In Jefferson County, the cost to house inmates has doubled since last year. YNN's Carmella Mataloni takes a closer look at the problem that's burning through taxpayer money.

Updated 05/20/2013 11:00 PM

Destiny USA tourism saving taxpayers money

It seems like every other week something new opens at Destiny USA. And that translates into lots of tourism dollars. Our Katie Gibas takes a look at how that helps taxpayers.

Updated 05/20/2013 05:26 PM

Cayuga Community College board of trustees responds to union vote

Controversy continues at Cayuga Community College after a vote of no confidence against the school's president, Daniel Larson.

05/20/2013 11:07 PM

Syracuse Police looking for Chase Bank robbery suspect

Syracuse Police are investigating an attempted robbery in the city. It happened at the Chase Bank on the corner of James Street and Highland Street around 10:30 Monday morning.

05/20/2013 12:18 PM

Green Party designates candidates for office

Voters in Syracuse will have at least three Green Party candidates to choose from at the polls this November.

05/20/2013 09:38 PM

Opening statements heard in trial of Trenton Town Supervisor

A trial is underway for the Trenton Town Supervisor accused of inappropriately touching a young boy.

05/20/2013 04:58 PM

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.

Plans to stop flooding in future storms

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.

IDC holds hearings on campaign finance

2013 Buick Enclave is industry’s best-selling three-row luxury crossover

The 2013 Buick Enclave is a compact car that stands out in the crowd, plus offers vast options and technology. For this edition of The Car Coach, YNN’s Lauren Fix gives us a closer look.

2013 Buick Enclave is industry’s best-selling three-row luxury crossover

Retirement saving harder with companies eliminating 401ks

Saving for retirement might be a little harder since some companies are doing away with a popular benefit. For this edition of Money Matters, YNN's Tara Lynn Wagner filed the following report.

Top Israeli science and technology students show off innovations in NYC

Some top students from Israel recently showed off their cutting edge innovations, and how they developed such sophisticated devices could be important to America as well. For this edition of Tech Beat, YNN's Adam Balkin filed the following report.

Working your way to a 2K run

You may have heard of someone who has worked out with a Couch to a 5K program. What if a 5K is too much for you just starting out? How about a 2K, a mile and a half? Marcie Fraser has a program that you can do within four weeks.

New York farmers send plastic to be turned into diesel fuel

Farmers in Madison County dairy feeding operations had a problem disposing used plastic until they partnered with a company in Niagara Falls to turn it into diesel fuel. For this edition of Going Green, Terry Ettinger has more.

More ticks infected with Lyme disease as temperatures increase

As the temperature increases so do the number infected ticks transmitting Lyme disease. For this edition of Healthy Living, YNN’s Marcie Fraser met with a public health and preventative medicine specialist to find out more about Lyme disease.

Apps with a blast from the past

In this edition of App Wrap, YNN’s Adam Balkin features a couple of blasts from the past in the form of apps, especially if you count yourself among the Gen-X crowd or so.

Manhattan nonprofit lets people row on the East River

A Manhattan nonprofit teaches people how to row in the East River and gives them a unique perspective of the East River. YNN's Valarie D'Elia filed the following report.

More Waterfall Getaways

How about a few more waterfall getaways? Here are 2 in Schuyler County. Traveling Route 414, the east side of Seneca Lake can be very enjoyable for wine trail enthusiasts. And along the way...

A plant that looks likes purple dead nettle

For this edition of Garden Journeys, Terry Ettinger shows us two similar-looking plants: henbit and purple dead nettle. Then, he shares with us the similarities and differences of the two plants.

Tips for avoiding Lyme disease

20 years ago you hardly anyone knew anyone who had Lyme disease, today everybody seems to know somebody who has it. Why is there an increase? For this edition of Healthy Living, Marcie Fraser has more.

Several areas in Queens offer variety of international food options

You don't have to go far from home to enjoy some of the best food from around the world. YNN Travel Reporter Valarie D'Elia says you just have to jump on the number 7 train. She filed the following report.

Steamed Fresh Artichokes with Lemon, Olive Oil and Mint

Fresh healthy artichokes....well worth the effort!

Steamed Fresh Artichokes with Lemon, Olive Oil and Mint

Asparagus, sweet onion and spinach soup

For this edition of Cooking at Home, Dan Eaton cooks a vibrant green vegetarian soup with sautéed Portobello mushrooms and tarragon!

Asparagus, sweet onion and spinach soup

Shrimp piccata with sautéed peppers, onions and zucchini

For this edition of Cooking at Home, Dan Eaton makes a quick and colorful meal: shrimp piccata with sautéed peppers, onions and zucchini.

Shrimp piccata with sautéed peppers, onions and zucchini

Supreme Court to Hear Town of Greece Lawsuit Regarding Prayer at Government Meetings

The U.S. Supreme Court has announced it will hear arguments on whether prayer should be allowed at government meetings. The case began five years ago, right here in New York State.

Supreme Court to Hear Town of Greece Lawsuit Regarding Prayer at Government Meetings