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.
05/22/2012 09:43 PM
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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.
05/22/2012 09:00 PM
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Syracuse's mayor is taking on a new job. She will soon be the co-chair of the state's Democratic Party.
Updated 05/22/2012 06:22 PM
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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.
05/21/2012 09:24 PM
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It's been nearly two weeks since President Obama announced his support for same-sex marriage and people are still talking about the implications, especially among Christian voters, a community polarized by the issue. With nearly 80 percent of Americans identifying as Christians, our Washington, D.C. bureau reporter Erin Billups takes a look at the differences in philosophical beliefs that may dictate how they may vote this November.
Updated 05/21/2012 09:13 PM
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The New York Archdiocese is among several groups joining a lawsuit against a mandate to require religious organizations to provide birth control to their employees. Opponents of the mandate argue that it infringes on religious freedoms, while those in favor say it would be beneficial to the health of women and children. YNN's Courtney Gross has the latest from Manhattan.
05/21/2012 08:37 PM
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While Governor Cuomo says he supports an increase in the state's minimum wage, he says he does not expect to see it happen this year. The governor blames Senate republicans for the failure of the measure. YNN's Nick Reisman has more.
05/21/2012 09:00 PM
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Is fat where it's at? Is thin in? Or does your weight not make any difference when it comes to success and happiness? These are some of the questions we asked in a new YNN-Marist Poll. Our Roger Clark has the answers.
05/21/2012 03:05 PM
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Day two of deliberations in the John Edwards campaign finance trial ended like day one, with the jury still undecided and asking to see more exhibits. YNN's Ed Scannell has been following the case from the courtroom and he has the latest.
05/21/2012 05:47 PM
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This week, New York's highest court issued a surprising ruling about child pornography that spurred state lawmakers to action. YNN's Zack Fink has the details.
Updated 05/18/2012 08:13 PM
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A bill now being considered at the state Capitol would reorganize the Adirondack Park Agency. It allows more property development in the park, but some conservation groups say they're worried about the effects that would have on the environment. YNN's Nick Reisman has more.
05/18/2012 02:37 PM
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Jurors in the John Edwards campaign finance trial won't deliver a verdict until Monday at the earliest. They asked the judge to re-examine a number of exhibits. Ed Scannell has more.
05/18/2012 06:04 PM
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Lawmakers could make a change to this year's political calendar in order to avoid holding a primary on one of the most sensitive dates of the year. Our Nick Reisman explains.
05/17/2012 09:00 PM
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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
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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.
Updated 05/15/2012 10:07 PM
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The Democrat-controlled State Assembly passed a bill Tuesday to raise the state's minimum wage, but the bill faces a much tougher battle in the Republican-led Senate. As Zack Fink reports, it's unclear how hard the governor will push the issue ahead of the end of the legislative session next month.
Updated 05/15/2012 08:09 PM
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President Obama gave the commencement address at Barnard College in New York City on Monday. The president paid tribute to the women who raised him and called on the graduates to fight complacency as they enter the work force. YNN's Josh Robin has more.
Updated 05/14/2012 05:56 PM
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Former State Senator Pedro Espada has been convicted on four charges related to stealing from his health care clinic in the Bronx. But a judge declared a mistrial on several other counts against the former senator, as well as all the counts against his son. YNN's Grace Rauh has more from Brooklyn.
Updated 05/14/2012 09:42 PM
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The Assembly appears poised to pass a minimum wage increase later this week, but it remains unclear whether Governor Cuomo and Senate leaders will support the new bill. YNN's Nick Reisman has the latest on the battle to raise the minimum wage in New York State.
Updated 05/14/2012 09:00 PM
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President Obama's announcement Wednesday that he supports same sex-marriage is continuing to have political repercussions across the nation and in the city. Our Josh Robin explains.
Updated 05/10/2012 09:03 PM
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