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Siena fans still proud of their team

Troy

Even though the Siena Saints fell to the fourth seeded Purdue Boilermakers in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, fans here in the Capital Region are still proud of their home team. Our Erin Connolly joins us from the Recovery Sports Bar in Troy with more.

Siena fans still proud of their team

Updated 5:33 PM


Levy announces candidacy for governor on Republican line

Albany

Suffolk County Executive Steve Levy has announced his campaign for governor. Speaking in Albany on Friday, the lifelong Democrat discussed his decision to switch parties and his plans to challenge Rick Lazio for the Republican nomination for governor. Capital Tonight's Kaitlyn Ross was there for the announcement and has the details.

Levy announces candidacy for governor on Republican line

Updated 4:23 PM


Police find vehicle involved in hit and run

Saratoga Springs

Saratoga Springs police said they have located the vehicle believed to be involved in a fatal hit and run.

Police find vehicle involved in hit and run

03/19/2010 04:47 PM


Mass. faces another budget shortfall

Massachusetts

State officials say Massachusetts is facing a new budget gap of up to $295 million this year that could mean another round of cuts before the fiscal year ends in June.

Mass. faces another budget shortfall

03/19/2010 03:21 PM


Several prisons across the state expected to close

New York

The state prison system plans to temporarily shut down 22 inmate housing units at 17 prisons to save money without cutting jobs.

Several prisons across the state expected to close

03/16/2010 03:01 PM


Patrick's first re-election ad targets health care

Massachusetts

Governor Deval Patrick has released the first ad of his re-election campaign, a Web-only spot highlighting his proposal to check health insurance rate increases.

Patrick's first re-election ad targets health care

03/16/2010 12:41 PM


Welcome to YNN.com

New York

Welcome to YNN.com. With our new name comes a fresh new look, but everything else is staying the same. We will continue to bring you 24-hour news, sports, and weather every 10 minutes with the same people and the same commitment to providing the best in local news coverage - only on Time Warner Cable.

Welcome to YNN.com

Updated 03/15/2010 07:40 AM


Two arrested in connection with Fastrac slashing

Amsterdam

Amsterdam Police arrest two men for slashing and cutting another man. Police say they were called to Fastrac Market for reports of a fight.

Two arrested in connection with Fastrac slashing

03/13/2010 09:20 PM


More testimony from school district employees in Raucci trial

Friday was day 14 of the Steven Raucci trial as jurors heard more testimony from Schenectady City School District employees. Our Steve Ference has been following the trial and joins us from outside the Schenectady County Courthouse with the latest developments.

More testimony from school district employees in Raucci trial

Updated 6:20 PM

Saints lose to Purdue

The Siena Saints have lost to Purdue in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament.

Saints lose to Purdue

Updated 5:12 PM



Albany police investigating vehicle break-ins

Albany police are investigating a string of vehicle break-ins over the past week. Between March 13 and March 16, police said there have been 13 reported incidents in which car windows were broken. In nine of the incidents, items were stolen from inside the vehicles.

Albany police investigating vehicle break-ins

03/19/2010 12:31 PM

Woman dies after being taken to jail

Authorities are investigating the death of a woman who was found unresponsive in jail just hours after being arrested.

Woman dies after being taken to jail

03/19/2010 12:38 PM



Germantown vs. Coleman Catholic

The Germantown boys basketball team lost in the state semifinals, 70-50, to Coleman Catholic.

Germantown vs. Coleman Catholic

Maple Hill vs. Blind Brook

The Maple Hill boys basketball team beat Blind Brook, 50-46, in the Class C semifinal game on Friday.

Maple Hill vs. Blind Brook

Online Extra: Siena news conference

The Siena men's basketball team held a news conference following Friday's game against Purdue. The Saints lost, 72-64, to the Boilermakers in the opening round of the NCAA Tournament. Watch the news conference in its entirety.

<em>Online Extra:</em> Siena news conference




Levy to announce his run for governor

After months of speculation, Steve Levy says he's ready to become a Republican and will formally launch his campaign for Governor Friday. Our Josh Robin has more on Levy's change of heart and the uphill campaign battle he faces.

Levy to announce his run for governor

Updated 6:39 AM

Cuomo targets pension abuse

Attorney General Andrew Cuomo says he's expanding his efforts to root out fraud in the state pension system. As Capital Tonight's Kaitlyn Ross reports, Cuomo says a practice known as pension padding, or spiking, is nothing new.

Cuomo targets pension abuse

Updated 03/18/2010 10:53 PM



First-time claims drop slightly

The number of newly laid-off workers requesting jobless benefits fell slightly last week for the third straight week. But initial claims remain above levels that would signal net job gains.

First-time claims drop slightly

03/18/2010 01:50 PM

More questions raised over Prius accident

Toyota company investigators get their first look at a Prius that allegedly took off on its own in Westchester County last week, crashing into a brick wall. But as our Curtis Schick reports, their examination has raised more questions without finding concrete answers about the crash.

More questions raised over Prius accident

Updated 03/17/2010 09:11 PM



State of Education: Literacy symposium

Vince Gallagher takes us to a literacy symposium in the edition of State of Education.

<EM>State of Education:</EM> Literacy symposium

Weekend Buzz: March 19-21

Check out what's going on around the Capital Region. Laura Daniels from B95.5 has your Weekend Buzz.

<em>Weekend Buzz:</em> March 19-21

EW TV Review: "Celebrity Apprentice"

Dalton Ross of Entertainment Weekly Magazine with a look at what's happening in TV.

<EM>EW TV Review:</EM> "Celebrity Apprentice"




Money Matter: E-filing your taxes

Those who want their tax refunds in less than two weeks can do so by going paperless in tax season. Money Matters reporter Tara Lynn Wagner filed the following report.

<EM>Money Matter:</EM> E-filing your taxes

Healthy Living: Pelvic floor spasms

According to the NIH, 25 percent of women suffer from pelvic disorders. In today's health report, diagnosing pelvic floor spasms.

<EM>Healthy Living:</EM> Pelvic floor spasms

Recipe: German Potato Salad with Cabbage and Green Onions

The cabbage is a perfect addition to the classic!

<EM>Recipe:</EM> German Potato Salad with Cabbage and Green Onions