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Search on Cayuga Lake suspended for afternoon

Rough conditions forced crews to call off their search on Cayuga Lake early Friday afternoon.

Updated 3:39 PM

Ramsaran indicted on murder charge

The Chenango County man accused of killing his wife is officially indicted.

11:34 AM

New K-9 joins the Chemung County Sheriff’s department

The Chemung County Sheriff's department has a new four-legged member to help out with daily patrols on the job.

2:02 PM

A new Washington job for Buerkle?

Political observers have been expecting former Republican Congresswoman Ann Marie Buerkle to launch a new bid for her old house seat in 2014. Now it appears she may have another job in Washington by then.

Updated 7:00 AM

Area churches help Oklahoma tornado victims

Although we're more than a thousand miles away from Moore, Oklahoma, area churches are working together to help victims of Monday's tornado. They're raising money and plan to travel there to aid in the relief efforts. Our Iris St. Meran visited one of the churches and as she tells us, members have taken similar journeys to help others.

Updated 05/23/2013 10:11 PM

New Berlin woman charged with cruelty to animals

A Chenango County woman was arrested on animal cruelty charges.

12:10 PM

Troop C honors fallen officers

With the holiday approaching, many people are taking time to remember those who have lost their lives keeping the community safe. That includes Troop C of the New York State Police in Sidney. Our Melissa Kakareka has more from their annual Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony.

Updated 05/23/2013 06:40 PM

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Watch Meteorologist Courtney Furtado's latest weather forecast for Central NY.

11:12 AM

Boy Scouts to accept openly gay members

The Boy Scouts of America have approved a plan to accept openly gay Scout members, but a ban on gay adult leaders still stands.

Updated 10:07 AM

Search continues for missing canoeist

The search continues on Cayuga Lake for a missing boater. A 22-year-old Ithaca man took a canoe out early Wednesday morning and hasn't been seen since. The Seneca County Sheriff's Office is leading the search. Our Tamara Lindstrom was at their headquarters and has more.

Updated 05/23/2013 10:22 PM

Bridge collapses in Washington after oversized truck hits overhead span

Washington State Police said an oversized truck is to blame for a bridge collapse in Mount Vernon in the State of Washington. It happened around 7 p.m. pacific time Thursday night.

3:26 PM

Officers to be patrolling gorges

The Ithaca gorges have had their share of accidents over the years and this summer, police are trying to curb dangerous and illegal behavior by having Gorge Rangers and Gorge Stewards patrol the areas.

Updated 05/23/2013 05:03 PM

Romulus man accused of sexually assaulting child

A Seneca County man has been accused of sexually assaulting a child.

Updated 05/23/2013 04:30 PM

Report of house fire leads to three being arrested for manufacturing meth

Authorities have released more details on a meth lab bust in Cortland County.

Updated 05/23/2013 04:01 PM

Man injured in jump off Ithaca cliff

A man was injured after jumping off a cliff in Ithaca.

05/23/2013 03:46 PM

BU has leg up on Maine in second round of America East Tourney

The Binghamton University baseball team lead Maine 8-2 in the second round of the America East Tournament, when it was called in the eighth inning due to inclement weather. The game will resume Friday at noon.

Coach K calls Boeheim, Hopkins "critical" for USA team

Returning Team USA coach Mike Krzyzewski is hinting at bringing SU coach Jim Boeheim and top assistant Mike Hopkins along for the ride when he attempts to coach the Americans to a third straight Olympic gold medal in 2016.

M-E drops Forks in Class B semifinal, advances to title game

The Maine-Endwell boys lacrosse team blew past Chenango Forks Thursday 11-1. M-E will face the winner of Johnson City/Whitney Point in the title game.

Republicans looking for a new candidate for 24th District

A new job for former congresswoman Ann Marie Buerkle has given a new look to the race for the republican nomination for Congress in the 24th District in 2014. YNN's Bill Carey says party leaders are now prepping for their first new candidate for Congress since 2008.

4:52 PM

Jury finds Mark Scheidelman guilty of sexually abusing child

In Oneida County, a jury has found the Trenton Town Supervisor guilty of sexually abusing a child.

Updated 3:32 PM

Preparing for the Memorial Day Watchfire

As Memorial Day approaches, organizers of the 2013 Watchfire are busy preparing for the crowd.

3:51 PM

Owens announces new business grants

Some money is now available to help businesses in the North Country. Congressman Owens announced that $1.2 million in grants will be given out.

4:44 PM

Dream Act supporters working to get it passed this year

Dream Act supports are focusing their attention on the Senate now that the Assembly passed the bill. But with the legislature still trying to get back to normal after all the scandals, getting anything done looks difficult. And it may come down to whether Governor Andrew Cuomo decides to get involved. Zack Fink reports.

05/23/2013 08:47 PM

Governor proposing new tax free zones

Governor Andrew Cuomo unveiled a new economic development proposal aimed at harnessing the power of the SUNY system. Capital Tonight's Nick Reisman reports.

05/22/2013 08:03 PM

Etsy turns small-scale crafts into big-time business

From personalized yarn bowls to hand-painted wedding toppers, the online marketplace Etsy is offering thousands of products made by artists who are now full-time entrepreneurs. YNN's Tara Lynn Wagner filed the following report.

Chunky Onion and Zucchini Marinara with Eggs and Toasted Italian Bread

Rustic, inexpensive and delicious!

Be cautious of a malware scam

This week, Computing Columnist Nancy Roberts tells us about an interesting phone call she received that was a scam in the works.

"Nike FuelBand" and "Jawbone UP" apps

YNN highlights the coolest and newest apps for your cellphone or mobile device in the twice-weekly segment "App Wrap." Adam Balkin filed the following report.

Falling can lead to brain injuries

According up to the CDC, nearly 75 percent of people over the age of who fall have injuries serious enough to put them at risk for early death.

Majority of school districts pass budgets

It's official. New York State voters approved 95.5 percent of their school district budgets.

Jersey Shore reopens in time for Memorial Day

After Superstorm Sandy wiped out the Belmar boardwalk along the Jersey Shore, it's back up and running in time for Memorial Day. The popular attraction was destroyed back in October, and construction of the new boardwalk started in January.

1:36 PM

Obama addresses American drone program

President Obama addressed the many controversies surrounding the American drone program Thursday. The address comes just a day after the administration acknowledged for the first time that four American citizens have been killed by drones in Pakistan and Yemen since 2009.