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UHS nurse and volunteer retires after 76 years

Binghamton

Employees at UHS Binghamton General Hospital gathered to say goodbye to a long-time nurse and volunteer. Mary Lindsey, 95, is retiring after 76 years at the hospital. Our Melissa Kakareka has her story.

UHS nurse and volunteer retires after 76 years

Updated 6:30 PM

Children removed from Lisle home

Broome County

A couple in the Town of Lisle is facing charges after five children were found living in unsanitary conditions.

Children removed from Lisle home

4:51 PM

Sheriff’s investigating gas station robbery

Broome County

Authorities are investigating an early morning robbery in Broome County.

Sheriff’s investigating gas station robbery

3:48 PM

Residents celebrate Heritage Weekend

Southern Tier

Residents and visitors to Broome and Tioga counties are being encouraged to explore all of the region's attractions this weekend.

Residents celebrate Heritage Weekend

Updated 4:32 PM

Residents suing CCC

Corning

A group of residents is suing a local college and a number of agencies in Steuben County.

5:46 PM

Energy servicer settles

New York

A Brooklyn based energy service company has agreed to pay refunds to 2,700 consumers who may have signed up for electricity and natural gas service expecting savings. YNN's Bill Carey says the Attorney General says aggressive sales tactics left many consumers confused and facing bills that did not go down, but went up.

Updated 5:13 PM

Mayor speaks out about new charged landlord

Elmira

The Elmira mayor is speaking out about the city's neglectful landlord problem.

5:38 PM

City Council to apply for grants to support Elmira Police

Elmira

The Elmira city council is considering applying for grants to support the efforts of the police department.

Updated 4:52 PM

Tri-Cities Opera announces new season

Binghamton

With the notes of last year's season still echoing in the hallways, Tri-Cities Opera has announced the details of its upcoming 2012-2013 season.

2:18 PM

Cornell University community rallies against racism

Ithaca

Cornell students and staff demand change after a group of African American women were attacked on May 6th. Community members joined in a rally Tuesday. Our Katie Gibas reports.

Updated 1:33 PM

High school girls lacrosse brackets released

Brackets for the girls high school lacrosse Class A, B and C tournaments have been released.

High school girls lacrosse brackets released

Desko looking forward to next season

Despite having his team's season end earlier than usual for the third-straight year, Syracuse men's lacrosse head coach John Desko believes the experience gained by his mostly-young squad will pay dividends next year.

Desko looking forward to next season

B-Mets get win over Thunder

To beat the Thunder on Wednesday the Binghamton Mets needed just one run, and it came on a walk off game wining RBI hit off the bat of Jefry Marte.

B-Mets get win over Thunder

Democrat Amy Tresidder kicks off campaign challenging State Senator Patty Ritchie

State Senator Patty Ritchie has been representing the 48th district since 2011 after ousting Democrat Darrel Aubertine, but now an Oswego County legislator is looking to turn that seat blue once again. Our Candace Hopkins has more on Amy Tresidder's campaign kick-off.

Democrat Amy Tresidder kicks off campaign challenging State Senator Patty Ritchie

Updated 9:13 PM

Special Olympians let loose with track and field event

Running, jumping, hitting, dancing and having a good time. That was the scene as Special Olympians from 12 districts and Onondaga and Oswego counties got together for a track and field event at Cicero North-Syracuse High School Thursday. Our Kat De Maria takes us there.

Updated 6:11 PM

Fallen officers and firefighters honored

A ceremony in Syracuse honored the fallen members of the Onondaga County Sheriff's Office and area fire departments. The list includes dozens of names. YNN photographer Corey Pomeroy captured the ceremony that paid tribute to those who gave so much to the community.

9:55 PM

ESPN releases full Laurie Fine-Bobby Davis phone conversation

ESPN has released the full recording of a phone conversation between Laurie Fine and her husband's accuser, Bobby Davis.

Updated 4:45 PM

New marina opens in Ogdensburg

For about six years, boaters didn't have a place to fill their tanks in Ogdensburg. But that problem is resolved now that the new Hosmer's marina gas pump is open for service. Our Cara Thomas was in Ogdensburg and has more on Bill Hosmer's future plans for the marina.

Updated 5:15 PM

Progress made on footbridge revitalization project

Progress is being made in the revitalization of downtown Ogdensburg's riverfront footbridge.

Updated 9:37 PM

Playground dedicated to Paul Seymour

Syracuse's near westside has a new park named after a prominent figure in the community. The Paul Seymour Playground at Skiddy Park was dedicated Thursday afternoon.

Updated 9:38 PM

County executive says pictures don't tell whole story of Utica

The spotlight is once again shining on the City of Utica for some less than flattering reasons.

Updated 6:01 PM

Weekend Buzz

Take a look at what’s happening around the area this weekend.

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The Car Coach: Taking care of your car’s engine

You may not realize that cleaning your engine can lengthen its life, help it run cooler, and allow you to find problems easier. Lauren Fix, the Car Coach, explains.

Computing Columnist: Just kick me

Computing Columnist Nancy Roberts tells us about kickstarter.com.

Tone Up: Shaping your legs

You may be familiar with the abductor and adductor machine. Some people use it because they think it will help them get thinner legs. If you want to change your legs, Marcie Fraser demonstrates a more helpful exercise.

Getaway Guy: Waterfall Getaways

Waterfalls in New york State are always fun to see. And they're even more fun when they're free! I have a few ideas that make nice getaways this spring.

Child Wellness: Understanding teenage behavior

When it comes to bringing up a teenager, expectations are important. And in this day and age, nutrition is playing a factor. The kids are bigger and that probably plays into why parents are expecting more. Marcie Fraser reports.

Healthy Living: Dance inspired workout can stretch your strength

For some New Yorkers, stretching doesn't just have to be the pre-cursor to exercise. YNN's Kafi Drexel filed the following report.

Pet Pointers: Cats and obesity

It may come as no surprise that obesity is a growing problem for American cats, and we may even be contributing to this problem without realizing it. Lisa Chelenza has more in this edition of Pet Pointers.

Tech Beat: Advocacy group's Facebook page teaches about foster care system

An advocacy group is using Facebook to teach the public about some of the sad realities of our nation's foster care system. Adam Balkin filed this report.

Money Matters: Financial education organization quizzes people on values

A financial education organization has created an online quiz that aims to explain what motivates your financial decisions. Tara Lynn Wagner filed the following "Money Matters" report.

The Car Coach: Mercedes-Benz SL65

Performance cars are what many people dream about and some are lucky enough to own them. The 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG can fulfill your dreams if performance is critical to you.

Tone Up: Working your back

In today's Tone Up, Marcie Fraser demonstrates her favorite exercise. Nothing says Tone Up better than a beautiful back.

Recipe: Vegetable Noodle Soup with Tofu

A tasty vegetarian egg noodle soup!

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Recipe: Soft Shell Crabs with Lemon, Tabasco and Scallion Butter

Seasonal treat served with a simple potato salad on the side!

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NY primary date could change

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.

NY primary date could change

Debate over reforming New York State disabled care

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.

Debate over reforming New York State disabled care

Donna Summer passes away

The queen of disco, Donna Summer, passed away on Thursday after a long battle with cancer. Our Stephanie Simon has more on her legacy.

Donna Summer passes away

Facebook goes public

It's the most highly anticipated initial public offering in recent memory, but will the ticker symbol FB live up to the hype? Annika Pergament talked to industry experts about the buzz and potential bumps in the road ahead once Facebook goes public.

Facebook goes public

Mary Richardson Kennedy found dead in Bedford home

The estranged wife of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was found dead at her home in Bedford Wednesday afternoon.

Mary Richardson Kennedy found dead in Bedford home