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Family identifies body found in Greenwich as that of Jesse Cale

Greenwich

The body of a missing Greenwich teen was found in the Hudson River on Thursday. Our C.J. Spang has more.

Updated 05/17/2012 06:38 PM

Adirondack Pub and Brewery raises a glass to new expansion

Lake George

When the doors first opened 13 years ago, the Adirondack Brewery was a spot known mostly to locals and summer tourists. But as YNN's Matt Hunter reports, the brew pub's recent expansion is proof the brewery's unique variety of beer has reached a much larger audience.

Updated 05/17/2012 04:12 PM

Toddler recovering from rare tick paralysis

Albany

A two-year-old Hopewell Junction girl experienced a quick onset of paralysis. It wasn't until after spinal taps, x-rays and blood work proved inconclusive that one doctor thought to check her scalp for the unlikely culprit. Our Erin Vannella reports.

05/17/2012 05:58 PM

Debate over St. Patrick’s Church continues

Watervliet

Tensions are high in Watervliet as the city and supporters of St. Patrick's continue to battle over the fate of the church.

Debate over St. Patrick’s Church continues

05/17/2012 09:46 PM

NY primary date could change

New York

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

Gloversville woman in critical condition after being shot

A woman is in critical condition after being shot at a home in Gloversville.

05/17/2012 05:27 PM

Two arrested in counterfeit scam

An 18-year-old Mayfield woman and her boyfriend were arrested in connection with a counterfeit scam at a Target store in the Town of Amsterdam that the boyfriend works at.

Updated 05/17/2012 03:54 PM

Two arrested in connection with scam at Target in Amsterdam

An 18-year-old Mayfield woman and her boyfriend were arrested in connection with a counterfeit scam at a Target store in the town of Amsterdam.

05/17/2012 11:17 AM

Fonda-Fultonville Central School District defeats budget proposal

While most Montgomery County districts voted yes on proposed school budgets, others did not. Our Maria Valvanis has more on the essentials one school is going to have to give up.

Updated 05/16/2012 10:13 PM

Siena Poll: New Yorkers split on hydrofracking

According to the latest Siena poll, New Yorkers continue to be split over hydrofracking.

05/16/2012 08:50 AM

36th annual State Police awards ceremony

New York State Police presented awards for bravery at the 36th annual memorial and awards ceremony in Albany. About three dozen troopers, investigators and civilian employees were honored. Lori Chung has more.

Updated 05/17/2012 03:33 PM

Pittsfield holds season’s first Third Thursday celebration

Hundreds packed downtown North Street in Pittsfield for the season's first Third Thursdays celebration.

Updated 05/17/2012 08:51 PM

Martin Kimber indicted

The U.S. Attorney's office has announced the indictment of the Ulster County man accused of planting mercury at Albany Medical Center.

Updated 05/17/2012 03:50 PM

Bear released back into the wild

A bear that spent all day Wednesday in a tree in North Greenbush has been released back into the wild.

05/17/2012 04:11 PM

Men's lacrosse: Cortland vs. Union

After spending the first two rounds of the NCAA's at home, the Union Dutchmen were on the road Wednesday to take on the second ranked team in the country in D-III men's lacrosse.

High school softball highlights from 5/16

There were a couple softball games across the Capital Region on Wednesday. Columbia and Colonie battled it out while Shen and Shaker were caught in a low scoring affair.

Citi Field to host All-Star Game in 2013

It will be an all-star-studded event at the Mets home field next year as officials announce that Citi Field will be the site of the 2013 All-Star Game.

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.

05/16/2012 09:00 PM

Possible investigation into Senator Libous

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.