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Assemblyman Vito Lopez to resign Monday

Brooklyn Assemblyman Vito Lopez will no longer finish out this legislative session as originally planned. Saturday, Lopez announced he plans to resign Monday. Our Courtney Gross has more from Brooklyn.

Assemblyman Vito Lopez to resign Monday

Updated 1:32 PM

Specialist Mitch Daehling's family plans wake and funeral service

The family of Specialist Mitch Daehling makes preparations for his wake and funeral service.

Updated 12:00 PM

Last day of annual St. Sophia Greek Festival

Sunday is your last chance to check out the annual St. Sophia Greek Festival in Albany this weekend.

1:20 PM

Winning Powerball ticket sold in Florida

If you haven't heard by now, Saturday night's massive $600 million Powerball jackpot is going to one lucky person.

1:13 PM

Police return stolen property

Some of the victims of the North Country's infamous Burgoyne Burglar have the chance to be reunited with their stolen property Sunday.

1:15 PM

Police located missing Saratoga Springs man

Saratoga Springs police said they've located a missing city man.

2:58 PM

State parks to benefit for $90 million upgrade this year

50 of the state's parks and historic sites will be benefiting from a $90 million upgrade this year. The Cuomo administration said that's how much is expected to be spent this year.

1:17 PM

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10:09 AM

Kai, the hatchet-wielding hitchhiker, arrested for murder

New York

This man, known as 'Kai, the hatchet-wielding hitchhiker,' became an internet celebrity back in February; but now, he is arrested for murder. Kai, whose real name is Caleb Lawrence McGillvary, made headlines during a TV interview after saving a woman from a man he said was trying to kill her. He hit the man with a hatchet. Police in New Jersey issued an arrest warrant Sunday for McGillvary. They say he bludgeoned a man to death after meeting him in New York City earlier this week. Here to talk about the case, is our Legal Eagle Paul DerOhannesian.

Kai, the hatchet-wielding hitchhiker, arrested for murder

2:04 PM

OJ Simpson says attorney did not adequately represent him

US

Former football legend OJ Simpson returned to a Las Vegas courtroom Friday. Simpson wants a new trial and is trying to get his 2007 convictions on armed robbery, assault, and kidnapping overturned. He contends his attorney did not adequately represent him. Simpson is serving a 33-year prison term. Here to talk about the case is our very own Legal Eagle Paul DerOhannesian.

OJ Simpson says attorney did not adequately represent him

2:09 PM

Thousands celebrate spring fling in Amsterdam

Amsterdam

Kicking off the start of the warm weather, the city of Amsterdam celebrates its third annual Spring Fling. And as YNN's Maria Valvanis explains, downtown businesses are hoping this event will set the mood for the rest of the year.

Thousands celebrate spring fling in Amsterdam

Updated 11:58 AM

Obama talks about economic recovery plan during weekly address

US

President Obama is laying out a plan to help reignite the nation's economic recovery. The president laid out three points he said he believes will work.

Obama talks about economic recovery plan during weekly address

05/18/2013 03:44 PM

Orb is the early favorite for Preakness

US

The race for the triple-crown enters its second turn Saturday afternoon with the 138th running of the Preakness in Baltimore.

Orb is the early favorite for Preakness

05/18/2013 03:41 PM

Many have big dreams of hitting the largest Powerball jackpot

New York

$600 million is on the line Saturday night as part of the Powerball jackpot and while the odds may be against you, YNN's Casey Bortnick has more on why some are hoping their ticket will be the one.

Many have big dreams of hitting the largest Powerball jackpot

05/18/2013 01:46 PM

Women’s Equality Agenda supporters calling for reform

The Vito Lopez scandal is now starting to spill over into policy debates. Opponents of public campaign finance are bringing up Lopez's planned city council run in their arguments against using taxpayer money to fund campaigns. As Capital Tonight's Nick Reisman explains, supporters of the Women's Equality Agenda are also using the case as a call for reform.

Women’s Equality Agenda supporters calling for reform

05/17/2013 08:04 PM

Assemblyman Lopez stepping down at end of session

State Assemblyman Vito Lopez announced Friday he intends to resign at the end of this year's legislative session on June 20th. The decision comes just days after a special prosecutor cleared the Brooklyn lawmaker of criminal wrongdoing over accusations he groped female staffers. Zack Fink has more on the announcement and the pressure that came from leaders to have Lopez step down.

Assemblyman Lopez stepping down at end of session

Updated 05/17/2013 07:54 PM

New life for an old church in Watervliet

Saint Ann's Catholic Church was founded more than a century ago in Troy, and moved to Watervliet in December. On Saturday, the church received its official consecration.
And as YNN's Erin Moran tells us, while it was a joyous occasion for the Saint Ann parish, the shadow of Saint Patrick’s still looms a few blocks away, reminding the community of that loss.

New life for an old church in Watervliet

05/18/2013 06:17 PM

New playground built on Catherine Street

A project a year and a half in the making has come to fruition in just three days. Organized by Grand Street Community Arts and the Albany Housing Authority, children in Albany's South End now have a playground to enjoy. YNN's Karen Tararache reports.

New playground built on Catherine Street

05/18/2013 04:36 PM

Woman killed in head-on car crash

A head-on collision in Lake Luzerne Friday night leaves one person dead and two others critically injured

Woman killed in head-on car crash

05/18/2013 11:56 AM

Commencement ceremonies at three local colleges this weekend

Thousands of students will be walking across the stage, as three Capital Region colleges hold commencement ceremonies Saturday.

Commencement ceremonies at three local colleges this weekend

Updated 05/18/2013 04:16 PM

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

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...

More Waterfall Getaways

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.

A plant that looks likes purple dead nettle

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.

Tips for avoiding Lyme disease

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.

Several areas in Queens offer variety of international food options

Tips on getting your landscaping in great shape

Spring sprung pretty rapidly outside. For this edition of Your Home, YNN’s Solomon Syed meets with a landscape management supervisor for tips on getting your landscaping in tip-top shape.

Tips on getting your landscaping in great shape