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Man in custody after standoff

Fulton

A stand off ensues following a domestic incident. Police were on the scene for more than three hours before the suspect was brought into custody.

03/18/2010 05:56 AM

Man sentenced for police officer assault

Utica

A 22-year-old Brooklyn man has been sentenced to 17 years in prison for slamming an upstate New York police officer's head into the pavement during an arrest.

Man sentenced for police officer assault

Updated 9:05 AM

This year's NCAA tournament tips off in just a few hours. The Orange don't play until Friday night but already, many SU fans are optimistic that they will bring home the school's second title in seven years. Our Brad Vivacqua spoke with some fans about how the team will fare.

Updated 8:08 AM

State poverty numbers are out

New York

State poverty numbers are out and it's not looking good. Almost 14 percent of New Yorkers, including 20 percent of children, are living in poverty. That's the 17th highest poverty rate in the nation and the highest in the Northeast.

03/17/2010 08:24 PM

Castor motion: Judgment should be vacated

Onondaga County

Another chapter in the Stacey Castor case unfolds after she asks a judge in Onondaga County to vacate her conviction. Our Joleene Des Rosiers joined us from the newsroom with the details.

Castor motion: Judgment should be vacated

Updated 6:00 AM

Maple syrup time

Cazenovia

Warm days and cold nights are frustrating for those looking forward to spring, but great for maple syrup producers. The current temperatures are perfect to get sap flowing. Kat De Maria reports.

03/18/2010 06:13 AM

Search for missing SUNY student continues

Oswego

The search continues for a SUNY Oswego student who has been missing since Friday.

Search for missing SUNY student continues

Updated 03/17/2010 07:04 PM

Demolition begins on north side building

City of Syracuse

The crumbling building that has kept Interstate 81 north in Syracuse closed for more than two weeks is coming down. Demolition got started at about noon today, after hours of preparations. YNN's Karen Lee joined us from North State Street with the latest on the demolition.

Demolition begins on north side building

Updated 03/17/2010 06:16 PM

Fire destroys Eastwood home

An Eastwood home is destroyed after fire ripped through it early Wednesday evening. Fire crews responded to a call of a garage fire along Ashdale Avenue just before 7 p.m.

Updated 03/17/2010 09:33 PM

Syracuse celebrates St. Patrick's Day

The streets were jammed packed on what turned out to be a beautiful St. Patrick's Day in Syracuse.

03/17/2010 09:15 PM

Audit shows low assessment rates for board members

A state audit has found two members of Fulton's Board of Assessment Review participated in grieving assessments of their own property.

03/17/2010 06:33 PM

Syracuse fans "bleed" orange

Two days away from Syracuse's first game of the NCAA Tournament and everyone is "bleeding" orange. It's the latest slogan on the new T-shirts put out by Holy Shirt.

Updated 03/17/2010 09:13 PM

St. Patrick's Day celebrations on Tipp Hill

It's St. Patrick's Day and the celebration is already well underway on Tipperary Hill in Syracuse.

Updated 03/17/2010 02:19 PM

Governor's press secretary announces resignation

Governor Paterson's press secretary is resigning amid scandals that threaten the administration. Marissa Shorenstein says she is quitting because her reported role in one of the scandals makes her unable to do her job effectively. Our Grace Rauh has the latest.

Updated 5:55 AM

BU student homeless but not hopeless

While many students plan vacation spots for Spring Break one BU student is just trying to figure out where she can live. Our Rob Wu has the remarkable story of how this college student is fighting for a higher education and a better life.

03/17/2010 11:27 PM

Homework and grading policies up for debate

For years, homework has been a staple for the American education system, but some schools in the North Country are challenging that notion. Potsdam Central School District announced a new policy this past fall and as our Sarah Hagen tells us, another district is following suit.

Updated 03/17/2010 06:19 PM

Apalachin firefighters react to referendum defeat

The plan to expand Apalachin's main fire station went down in defeat Tuesday, a combination of voter concern over government spending and worries about the $75 per year tax increase. Our Neil St. Clair sat down with firefighters to see what they plan to do next.

Updated 03/17/2010 08:33 PM

Owego mayoral race not fully certified yet

The results for the Owego mayoral race are in, but they're not fully certified just yet.

03/17/2010 05:04 PM

Lalande, Crunch shutout Monarchs

Kevin Lalande made 33 saves and the Syracuse Crunch scored one goal in both the second and third periods on their way to a 2-0 shutout of Manchester Wednesday night.

SU women's lax trounces Towson

Tee Ladouceur and Christina Dove combined for 19 points on Wednesday as the number eight ranked Syracuse women's lacrosse team towered over number 11 ranked Towson 18-10 at the Carrier Dome.

Westhill boys bound for Final Four

The Westhill boys basketball team is bound for the NYS Final Four in Glens Falls this weekend seeking their first state championship since 1997.

Paterson breaks silence on top aide's accuser

In his first direct denial of the accusation, New York Governor David Paterson says he didn't try to persuade a woman to drop a domestic violence complaint against one of his top aides.

Updated 5:56 AM

Lawmakers pushing for term limit for State Police Superintendent

In the wake of three successive resignations of high ranking members of the state police in just the past three weeks, there are calls for reforms to increase stability and accountability at the top of the agency. Our Kaitlyn Ross spoke to lawmakers on both sides the aisle who say it's time for a change in how the process is done.