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Revised Niskayuna school budget up for vote

After being rejected by voters last month, a new budget plan is up for a vote in the Niskayuna School District.

Updated 10:53 AM

Funeral services held for Lieutenant Colonel Todd Clark

A fallen soldier who died serving his county earlier this month is remembered in Guilderland.

3:09 PM

Custodian honored for saving student

A school custodian saves a student's life. The girl was choking in the cafeteria when Steve O’Connor took action. Our Megan Cruz has this story.

1:56 PM

Troy working to make Hoosick Street safer after recent crashes

One man remains in the hospital after he was hit by a car Monday night in Troy. But this isn't the first crash, along that stretch of Hoosick Street. YNN’s Innae Park is in Troy with more on what the city is doing to make that street safer.

4:39 PM

McLaughlin considering a run for governor in 2014

Assemblyman Steve McLaughlin said he's considering a run for governor. Since Governor Cuomo defeated Republican challenger Carl Paladino back in 2010, the search has been on for the next Republican to challenge Cuomo.

2:58 PM

Boy undergoes rabies shot following fox attack

The Saratoga County Sheriff's office said a fox that bit a nine-year-old boy has tested positive for rabies.

3:16 PM

NYRA board of directors could announce CEO recommendation

The start of the Saratoga racing season is a little more than a month away, but we could know as soon as today who will lead NYRA into the future.

6:00 AM

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4:29 PM

Services this week for three New Yorkers killed in Afghanistan

New York

Services are this week for three New Yorkers killed in Afghanistan.

3:25 PM

Crews begin to clean up Middleburgh slope failure

Middleburgh

Crews begin cleaning up a weekend slope failure in Middleburgh. Dozens of trees, mud and brush was pushed into the middle of Huntersland Road as a result of excess water running down the hillside. YNN's Maria Valvanis explains the latest muddy mess is hurting a local business and it's up to Mother Nature when things can get back to normal.

Updated 06/17/2013 04:34 PM

Poll: New lows for Cuomo and Silver

New York

Governor Cuomo's favorability rating dips to its lowest level since he's been in office. And a majority of New Yorkers want Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver to go. That's according to a new poll from the Siena Research Institute released Monday. Steve Greenberg stopped by YNN to break down the numbers.

06/17/2013 01:55 PM

Severe thunderstorm watch issued

New York

The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch across our area until 9 p.m. Monday.

Updated 06/17/2013 02:21 PM

Slope failure leads to mess and detour in Middleburgh

Middleburgh

More mud and more issues for Middleburgh. A slope failure along one of the town's main roads has caused quite a mess. And as YNN's Maria Valvanis explains, officials expect matters to get messier, before they get better.

Updated 06/17/2013 07:25 AM

Slope failure causes detour in Middleburgh

Schoharie County

Residents in Middleburgh woke up this morning to yet another inconvenience handed over by Mother Nature. Our Maria Valvanis is in Schoharie County now with the latest.

Updated 06/16/2013 06:59 PM

ValleyCats beat Lake Monsters in season opener

Monday was opening night at Joe Bruno Stadium for the Tri-City ValleyCats who took on the Vermont Lake Monsters. ValleyCats win 9-3.

Meet the new ValleyCats boss

The goal for every single member of the Tri-City ValleyCats is the same - make it to the major leagues. First year manager Ed Romero accomplished that goal, and now, he's ready to share that wisdom with his team. Sports Director Marisa Jacques introduces us to the new man in charge.

Sit down with U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara

Governor Andrew Cuomo has been pushing hard for some sort of ethics and campaign finance reform since the string of lawmaker arrests earlier this spring. At the center of those investigations was U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara who called public corruption rampant in Albany Now, with legislators set to possibly pass some reform measures, our Capital Tonight host Liz Benjamin sat down with Bharara to talk about what he thinks is the best way to clean up Albany.

06/17/2013 10:10 PM

Obama salutes fathers; GOP focuses on student loan interest rates

President Obama took some time this weekend to salute the fathers all across America. Obama said being an involved parent is the most important job in the world. Meanwhile, republicans touched upon the student loan interest rates issue during their weekly address.

Updated 06/17/2013 09:44 PM

Phone scam warning for business owners in Rotterdam

Rotterdam Police are warning the public about a phone scam.

4:10 PM

Bicyclist hit by car at Hoosick & 10th in Troy

A man was sent to Albany Medical Center after police said he was hit by a car while riding his bicycle in Troy on Monday. It happened around 9:30 p.m. at Hoosick Street and 10th Street.

Updated 11:26 AM

Honest Weight Food Co-op to open at new location Wednesday

Albany's new Honest Weight Food Co-op officially opens Wednesday, and YNN got a sneak peek of the new location on Watervliet Avenue Extension.

2:22 PM

Body of Lt. Col. Todd Clark returns home

Friends and family said goodbye to Lieutenant Colonel Todd Clark. He was killed in Afghanistan last week. His calling hours were held at CBA Monday afternoon. Innae Park has more.

Updated 06/17/2013 04:03 PM

Sports games big on keeping it real

In part two of this week's five-part series highlighting some of the top titles from the E3 video game convention, Adam Balkin highlights some games that draw so many in even if they don't consider themselves serious gamers.

Teach your children how to manage money (Part 7)

Before young people charge straight into a lifetime of debt, parents have plenty of chances to talk to them about how to use credit wisely. Money Matters reporter Tara Lynn Wagner filed the following report.

Healthy Fruit Smoothie

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Strengthening and stretching your calves

Your calves are one of the most used muscles in the body. To strengthen and stretch the calves, you'll need something to balance yourself with and you'll need a box or a riser approximately 6 inches to 12 inches off the floor. For this edition of Tone Up, YNN’s Marcie Fraser shows us calf dips.