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Man shot in hand during holdup

City of Syracuse

Syracuse Police said a man was shot in the hand during an armed robbery in the city Sunday night.

Man shot in hand during holdup

6:35 AM

Investigation into hit and run in Waterloo

Seneca County

State Police in Waterloo are investigating a hit and run that killed one person. It happened just after midnight in the eastbound lane of State Route 5 and 20, between Brewer and Packwood roads.

Investigation into hit and run in Waterloo

8:55 AM

Click It or Ticket campaign begins

New York

Research shows that fewer people buckle up at night, when the risk of being in a fatal crash is at the highest. That's according to State Police, who are ready to launch their latest Click It or Ticket campaign. Our Brad Vivacqua reports.

Click It or Ticket campaign begins

7:02 AM

New Yorkers react to Lockerbie bombers death

Almost 24 years after Pan Am Flight 103 went down over Lockerbie, Scotland killing 270 people, including 40 Central New Yorkers the man convicted for the bombing dies. The son of Abdel Baset al-Megrahi confirmed that his father has passed away this weekend. YNN's Erin Clarke has the story.

New Yorkers react to Lockerbie bombers death

05/20/2012 08:16 PM

Pedestrian hit by car on James Street

A man is seriously hurt after being hit by a car in Syracuse. It happened on the 400 block of James Street a little after 10:30 p.m. Saturday.

05/20/2012 11:29 AM

Lundberg survey: Gas prices continue to fall

Gas prices fell to a three-month low, according to the latest Lundberg survey. The bi-weekly survey of gas stations across the country found an average price of $3.78 a gallon.

8:34 AM

Wild Carp Week underway

Residents and out-of-towners are in and around Baldwinsville this week for one purpose: Wild Carp! Wild Carp week is underway with a number of tournaments taking place. Our Iris St. Meran has more.

05/20/2012 05:12 PM

Cicero woman fights rare disease

Family and friends rallied around a Cicero woman Sunday to help her in the fight against a silent disease. Loni Broton has been fighting Mitochondrial Disease for more than a year now.

05/20/2012 08:14 PM

Syracuse church has history of blazing trail

This weekend, the New York Landmarks Conservancy held its annual Sacred Sites Open House. As YNN's Erin Clarke tells one Syracuse church participating in the event has a history that dates back to the 19th century.

05/19/2012 09:12 PM

Eighteenth annual Miracle Ride

The thunderous roar of a thousand motorcycles could be heard through the streets of North Syracuse Sunday. It was a huge turnout for the 18th annual Miracle Ride.

05/20/2012 04:39 PM

Investigators look for more information in fatal fire

State Police could have new information today, as they continue to investigate this weekend's fatal fire in the town of Triangle.

Investigators look for more information in fatal fire

7:51 AM

One killed, three seriously hurt in crash

Two adults and three children are involved in a fatal crash in Otsego County. Police said two cars collided at the intersection of US Route 20 and County Route 18 in Plainfield around 12:30 p.m. Saturday.

One killed, three seriously hurt in crash

Updated 05/20/2012 02:38 PM

Community helping baby with heart defect

A Cortland County family is pushing forward trying to raise money for their sick infant, as police continue to look for a woman who tried to use the little girl's illness to make a profit.

Community helping baby with heart defect

05/20/2012 08:09 PM

Traffic Alert: Road work in Elmira

Drivers may run into some delays today in Elmira. Crews will be paving Davis Street from West Center Street to Bancroft Road.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Traffic Alert: </em></span>Road work in Elmira

8:39 AM

Orange women's lax preps for Florida in final four

The SU women's lacrosse team slides past UNC in the NCAA quarterfinals, to advance to the final four for the third time in program history. Michelle Tumulo led the Orange to victory with 4 goals and an assist. Alyssa Murray and Katie Webster each had 3 goals and an assist.
SU faces top-seeded Florida in the NCAA semifinals in Stony Brook, next Friday at 5:30.

Orange women's lax preps for Florida in final four

Cortland overcomes five-goal deficit to advance to national championship game

Cortland is back in the NCAA D-3 championship after getting past rival Tufts Sunday with a 12-10 victory in the semi-final round. The Red Dragons trailed 9-4 in the second half before closing out the game on an 8-1 run.

Cortland overcomes five-goal deficit to advance to national championship game

Chiefs lose lead, then game in the 9th to Toledo

The Chiefs couldn't hold on to a one run lead in the 9th, losing to Toledo 5-2 on a walk-off three run homer. Josh Wilkie gave up the big blast to Brad Elred after the Mud Hens tied it earlier in the inning.

Chiefs lose lead, then game in the 9th to Toledo

Push for change in child pornography laws

This week, New York's highest court issued a surprising ruling about child pornography that spurred state lawmakers to action. YNN's Zack Fink has the details.

Push for change in child pornography laws

Updated 05/18/2012 08:13 PM

Jurors still deliberating in Edwards trial

Jurors in the John Edwards campaign finance trial won't deliver a verdict until Monday at the earliest. They asked the judge to re-examine a number of exhibits. Ed Scannell has more.

Jurors still deliberating in Edwards trial

05/18/2012 06:04 PM

First sanctioned MMA event

Legalizing professional mixed martial arts is a topic of hot debate across New York State. Last night, the first sanctioned amateur MMA fight in Western New York drew a big crowd. YNN's Ryan Whalen reports.

First sanctioned MMA event

05/20/2012 03:12 PM

Going Green: Chestnut tree blight

One hundred years ago, an average American Chestnut tree would’ve grown to 100 feet tall but it’s being killed by cankers that encircle the tree and kill it. The chestnut blight, first discovered in 1904, has killed over 4 billion chestnut trees.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Going Green: </em></span> Chestnut tree blight

App Wrap: "StillShot" and "SpellTower"

YNN highlights the coolest and newest apps for your cell phone or mobile device in the twice-weekly segment “App Wrap.” YNN’s Adam Balkin filed the following report.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>App Wrap: </em></span> "StillShot" and "SpellTower"

Travel with Val: Yucatan food tour explores peninsula's ancient flavors

A special food tour in Mexico, where there’s a lot of talk about the end of the world, ensures doomsday travelers will not go out hungry. YNN's Valarie D'Elia filed the following report.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Travel with Val: </em></span> Yucatan food tour explores peninsula's ancient flavors

Healthy Living: Sunscreen changes

Savvy consumers may notice a number of changes to any new over-the-counter sunscreen products hitting stores by mid-June.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Healthy Living: </em></span>Sunscreen changes

Lights-Camera-Jackson: "Battleship"

Does the action movie “Battleship” blow the audience away? Here to answer our questions is our very own kid critic, Lights, Camera, Jackson.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Lights-Camera-Jackson: </em></span> "Battleship"

Garden Journeys: Privacy in landscape settings

Terry Ettinger explains in this edition of Garden Journeys why hedges may not be the perfect answer when dealing with privacy issues in landscape settings.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Garden Journeys: </em></span> Privacy in landscape settings

Le Moyne holds 62nd commencement

City of Syracuse

Members of Le Moyne College's 2012 class are ready to take the next step in their lives. The school held its 62nd commencement ceremony Sunday morning.

Le Moyne holds 62nd commencement

05/20/2012 03:31 PM

Hamilton College graduates 200th class

Oneida

Hamilton College in Clinton said goodbye to its 200th graduating class Sunday. The college celebrates commencement with some unique traditions.

Hamilton College graduates 200th class

05/20/2012 03:26 PM

Elbridge family loses home to fire

Onondaga County

The Red Cross is helping a family of four who lost their home to fire Saturday. A man was sleeping at the home on Fikes Road when the smoke detectors started to go off.

Elbridge family loses home to fire

Updated 05/19/2012 08:19 PM

Historic day at OCC commencement

City of Syracuse

Onondaga Community College has many new additions, including a new arena which allowed the school to hold graduation on campus. Our Iris St. Meran spoke with graduations about the transformation.

Historic day at OCC commencement

05/19/2012 06:02 PM

Report: Lockerbie bomber has died

International

The man convicted of the 1988 Bombing of Pan Am Flight 103, and then released, is dead.
And already, New York lawmakers are reacting to al-Megrahi's passing. YNN's Bree Driscoll is in Manhattan with more.

Report: Lockerbie bomber has died

05/20/2012 02:56 PM

Fulton issues boil water advisory

Fulton

Residents in the city of Fulton are now under a boil water advisory. Officials with the Fulton City Water System said they experienced a breakdown with one of the wells, causing cloudiness in the water.

Fulton issues boil water advisory

05/19/2012 09:00 PM

Planting season begins

City of Syracuse

It is prime planting season, and by the looks of it at local garden centers, plenty of people are taking advantage of the gorgeous weather this weekend to get their plants in the ground.

Planting season begins

05/19/2012 08:26 PM

Tour gives look at downtown living

City of Syracuse

In just 10 years, the number of people living downtown has increased 25 percent and one of the ways the city has promoted all it has to offer is through the downtown living tour.

Tour gives look at downtown living

05/19/2012 05:46 PM

Chobani founder speaks at SUNY Morrisville commencement

Madison County

SUNY Morrisville graduates heard from one of the most successful entrepreneurs in the area. The Founder and President of Chobani Yogurt served as commencement speaker Saturday.

Chobani founder speaks at SUNY Morrisville commencement

05/19/2012 07:30 PM

Volunteers clean-up around White Branch Library

City of Syracuse

A group of volunteers from Leadership Greater Syracuse spent hours Friday and Saturday sprucing up the outside of White Branch Library on Butternut Street.

Volunteers clean-up around White Branch Library

05/19/2012 05:41 PM