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Camden Teen Drowns in Kasoag Lake

The body of a Camden teen is found in Kasoag Lake in Williamstown after the paddle boat he was in overturned early Saturday morning.

9:14 AM

Man assaulted Thursday night dies from his injuries

The Syracuse Police Department is investigating a brutal attack on the city's Southside that left one man dead.

Updated 05/24/2013 08:55 PM

Three dead after small plane crash in Fulton County

Investigators are hoping to bring up the wreckage of a small plane that crashed in Fulton County on its way to Rome in Oneida County on Friday. YNN’s Karen Tararache is in Ephratah with the latest.

Updated 1:14 PM

Waterloo community honors veterans during annual parade

The community that calls itself the birthplace of Memorial Day, hosted its annual parade Saturday.

3:08 PM

New look to the race for Congress

A new job for Ann Marie Buerkle could change the outlook for the race for Congress in the 24th District in 2014. Buerkle has been nominated to fill a republican seat on the Federal Consumer Protection Board. If approved by the Senate, her term would run through 2018. The move was read as a decision by Buerkle to step away from yet another run for Congress, although she says a candidacy is still an option. YNN's Bill Carey says the nomination has stirred more discussion of the race ahead.

Updated 05/24/2013 09:02 PM

City to add more hydrants due to lack of water pressure

More fire hydrants are coming to one section of Syracuse. This comes after complaints and concern from some firefighters about water pressure at a fire on Clairmonte Avenue Sunday. The city is planning to spend $40,000 on upgrades so far. But as Iris St. Meran explains, some don't believe that will solve the problem for the city's aging infrastructure.

Updated 05/24/2013 09:09 PM

Jury finds Mark Scheidelman guilty of sexually abusing child

The Trenton Town Supervisor has been found guilty of sex abuse. Mark Scheidelman was convicted Friday of inappropriately touching a boy who was staying at his house last fall.

Updated 05/24/2013 05:11 PM

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

11:00 AM

Syracuse standoff suspect back in Pennsylvania facing homicide charges

The suspect in a standoff in Syracuse earlier this week is back in Pennsylvania facing homicide charges.

05/24/2013 10:31 PM

Mattydale community holds bone marrow drive

Bone marrow transplants are tough to come by, but the Mattydale community is hoping to find a match for a woman diagnosed with Leukemia earlier this year.

Updated 05/24/2013 09:05 PM

Search on Cayuga Lake suspended for afternoon

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

Updated 05/24/2013 03:39 PM

Gas prices down

Gas prices are dropping just in time for anyone wanting to hit the road this holiday weekend.

2:34 PM

Preparing for the Memorial Day Watchfire

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

05/24/2013 03:51 PM

Local artists decorate Auburn

Artists in Auburn are using nature as a colorful canvas in preparation of a national art tour that will be making a stop in the area this weekend.

Updated 05/24/2013 05:59 PM

American Red Cross gives Memorial Day weekend safety tips

This weekend's rainy weather aside, Memorial Day weekend is usually the perfect time to bring out the grill. But as people get ready to have a good time, the American Red Cross is also asking people to be extra careful.

2:47 PM

Lakers sail into class C final with 17-9 win over Lancers

Skaneateles turned a three goal halftime lead into an eight goal win, taking down LaFayette 17-9 and advancing to the sectional final game in class C. Hannah Powers lead the Lakers with four goals.

CBA, ES-M to meet in Class B girls lax final

The top-seeded Christian Brothers Academy girls lacrosse team advances to the Class B final with a 19-4 win over Jamesville-Dewitt. They'll meet East Syracuse-Minoa who edged Watertown 13-12.

Orange women fall to Maryland, three other CNY teams play this weekend

Kayla Treanor scored four goals and added two assists but it wasn't enough to push the Orange past Maryland in the national semifinals in a 11-10 loss. The Terrapins scored the game winner with 2:51 left in the game.

Obama thanks service members during weekly address

A day after speaking at the United States Naval Academy graduation in Annapolis, President Obama thanked current and past service men and women for their hard work and dedication to defend our country.

2:25 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

Red Cross helps tornado victims

Monday’s massive tornado in Oklahoma left entire communities in shambles. First responders and families have been working hard to recover all week and during that time, the Red Cross has been there to help. Our Elyse Mickalonis caught up with the Southern Tier chapter to see what they’re doing to lend a hand and offer hope.

Updated 05/24/2013 10:19 PM

Johnson City CVS robbed

Police in Johnson City are investigating a robbery at the CVS on Riverside Drive. They say a man came in and showed a knife, then stole several bottles of oxycontin.

05/24/2013 09:36 PM

Farmers agree to Army buffer program

Training on Fort Drum is key for both the mission and soldier safety, but doing so without causing noise problems for the community is hard. So the Army has a program to create a permanent buffer zone around Fort Drum's fences. As our Brian Dwyer reports, both Drum and one land owner nearby say this program is a win-win. The Army now needs more land owners to feel the same way.

05/24/2013 05:25 PM

Broome County DWI holiday crackdown

Memorial Day weekend brings with it many parties and barbecues. And, of course, alcohol may be a part of those plans. But authorities want to make sure that people aren't getting behind the wheel after the party. As our Melissa Kakareka tells us, law enforcement in Broome County will be cracking down on DWI offenses this weekend.

Updated 05/24/2013 05:35 PM

Lights Camera Jackson on "Fast & Furious 6" and "Epic"

Five times wasn't fast enough. "Fast & Furious 6" accelerates into theaters with a new mission. If you're looking for a more family-friendly flick, try "Epic.” Here with his take on both, is our own Lights Camera Jackson.

Bacon wrapped sea scallops with sautéed vegetables, a lemon, tarragon and Dijon mustard vinaigrette

For this edition of Cooking at Home, YNN's Dan Eaton makes colorful and tasty bacon wrapped sea scallops with sautéed vegetables, a lemon, tarragon and Dijon mustard vinaigrette!

Central New York man lives his dream of running an animal park

If you are an animal lover you may have fantasized about working in or owning a rescue or a petting zoo. While it sounds like fun, the reality is quite different. For this edition of Pet Pointers, YNN’s Lisa Chelenza met with a very busy man living his dream of running an animal park.

High school students' winning app tackles class attendance issues

Some Manhattan school girls are making their city proud by creating an innovative mobile app as part of their triumph in a worldwide competition. YNN's Technology reporter Adam Balkin filed the following report.

Review: "Before Midnight"

Julie Delpy and Ethan Hawke reprise their roles as Celine and Jesse in "Before Midnight," the third installment of their trilogy about longtime lovers. Entertainment Weekly's Owen Gleiberman filed the following report.

Emergency room services changing to meet needs of baby boomers

Some hospitals are now tailoring their emergency room services for the large population of aging baby boomers. For this edition of Healthy Living, YNN’s Geoff Redick met with emergency room professionals at Highland Hospital.

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.

05/24/2013 01:36 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.

05/23/2013 05:00 PM

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