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The Saints of Upstate New York

The Saints of Upstate NY

Watch YNN’s special report on the two Upstate New York women who lived remarkable lives and will now share the title of saint.

The Saints of Upstate New York

Updated 10/21/2012 07:50 PM

Following anniversary, NYRA helps Irene and Lee victims

Throughout the region, countless people are still feeling the effects of Tropical Storm Irene, which caused billions of dollars worth of damage last August. YNN's Matt Hunter has more on what the New York Racing Association is doing to help flood victims.

Following anniversary, NYRA helps Irene and Lee victims

After the Storm: One Year Later Red Cross responded in huge numbers for Irene

About 95 percent of the American Red Cross' workforce are volunteers and trained to respond to disasters at a moment's notice.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>After the Storm: One Year Later</em></span> Red Cross responded in huge numbers for Irene

New design supports Schoharie County in aftermath of Irene

T-shirts sold at a Schoharie County store have helped raised thousands of dollars for flood recovery. As YNN's Maria Valvanis explains, a one-year post Irene shirt is now being sold, as the county continues on the road to recovery.

New design supports Schoharie County in aftermath of Irene

Driving it Home: Programs aim to keep drunk drivers off the roads

Drinking and driving is a big problem. Just this past weekend, five people in our area were arrested for getting behind the wheel drunk. Why aren't people getting the message about how dangerous and potentially deadly it can be? Our Megan Cruz is in Bethlehem with this month's Driving it Home.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Driving it Home: </em></span>Programs aim to keep drunk drivers off the roads

Driving it Home: Former Congressman shares story of his struggle

Drunk driving remains to be a big problem. We had five DWI arrested just this past weekend. The big question is how to scare people sober? Megan Cruz talks to someone who was very high profile, and at the pinnacle of his career went through this, and found out what he learned from the experience.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Driving it Home: </em></span>Former Congressman shares story of his struggle

Driving it Home: Keeping drunk drivers off the roads

Drinking and driving is a dangerous combination, and in some cases deadly, yet dozens of people are arrested every day for DWI related incidents. What does it take to scare drunk drivers sober? Our Megan Cruz is in Bethlehem with more on this month's Driving it Home.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Driving it Home: </em></span>Keeping drunk drivers off the roads

Driving it Home: Avoiding winter weather-related accidents

We've seen a lot of snow and frigid weather the past few weeks. With the inclement weather comes a reminder for safe driving. Our Megan Cruz has some helpful information in this month’s Driving it Home.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Driving it Home: </em></span>Avoiding winter weather-related accidents

Driving it Home: Driving in snow and ice

If you're from this area, you're used to driving in the winter. But there are ways to make your trips in the snow and ice even safer. Our Megan Cruz has more.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Driving it Home: </em></span>Driving in snow and ice

Driving it Home: Winter weather driving

We've had our share of winter weather this season, and with it, a number of fender benders. That's why this month's Driving it Home is about helping us be prepared out there on the roads. Our Megan Cruz reports.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Driving it Home: </em></span>Winter weather driving

Kid of the Week

Kid of the Week

This week, our Kid of the Week is Alex Salvagno, 12 of Loudonville.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Kid of the Week </em></span>

04/20/2013 12:17 PM

Americans in Tokyo reflect on disaster, future safety

Despite last year's natural disaster in Japan and predictions a major earthquake will hit Tokyo, many Americans still call that city home. In his final report in his series from Japan, Dean Meminger spoke with Americans about their choice to stay.

Americans in Tokyo reflect on disaster, future safety

Emergency drills helped save the lives of children

In areas of Northern Japan, many children were killed as their schools were swept away in last year's tsunami. But as YNN’s Dean Meminger reports, all of the students in one town did survive. Some say it was a miracle. However, emergency drills also played a big part in saving those lives.

Emergency drills helped save the lives of children

Tsunami survivors recall lessons learned

As we continue our series on the recovery and rebuilding efforts following last year's earthquake in Japan, Dean Meminger speaks with one leader who questioned his faith in Buddha after the tsunami took so many lives.

Tsunami survivors recall lessons learned

Inn owner responsible for saving several lives during tsunami

A courageous woman is being credited with saving many lives during the Japan earthquake - including her own - by making sure her inn was ready for a tsunami. Dean Meminger reports.

Inn owner responsible for saving several lives during tsunami

Village prepares for the return of displaced residents

The meltdown of the Japanese nuclear power plant last year forced the evacuation of 100,000 people, many of whom are still displaced. Our Dean Meminger is in Japan and has the story of one town that is being prepared for the return of its residents.

Village prepares for the return of displaced residents

Village of Nagatsura remains devastated after tsunami

It's been one year since an earthquake and tsunami devastated to Japan's eastern coast. Dean Meminger is in Japan and has more from one area hit hard by the tsunami and the furthest behind in the rebuilding process.

Village of Nagatsura remains devastated after tsunami

Healing Heroes: Medical research proves vital on battlefield

Healing Heroes

Before any lifesaving tools end up in the hands of troops deployed overseas, they're reviewed and tested at the U.S. Army Institute of Surgical Research which is based at Fort Sam Houston in San Antonio. As we continue our series “Healing Heroes,” YNN’s Chie Saito shows us what researchers are working on to prevent more deaths on the battlefields of tomorrow.

Healing Heroes: Medical research proves vital on battlefield

05/24/2012 09:48 AM

YNN 10 Years: Behind the scenes

YNN 10 Years

YNN is celebrating 10 years and in honor of this milestone, Megan Cruz is at the station, showing you what it's like behind the scenes and talking to all the different people who work here.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>YNN 10 Years: </em></span>Behind the scenes

Updated 10/11/2012 01:11 PM

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