http://northerny.ynn.com Top 15 Stories en-us http://northerny.ynn.com/default.aspx?ArID=536171 State Senator Carl Kruger as well as a state assemblyman and six others are being charged today in connection with an influence peddling scandal. The Brooklyn Democrat surrendered to authorities today to face charges of conspiracy, money laundering and corruption. Thu, 10 Mar 2011 08:56:00 EST http://northerny.ynn.com/default.aspx?ArID=536152 Most everyone has a dream, but not everyone gets to live it. One lucky Lewis County woman did, appearing on one of the country's most popular game shows, "Jeopardy!" She gathered with friends, family and co-workers Wednesday as the episode aired for the first time. As Our Brian Dwyer reports, everyone, especially Quinn McDonald, went home happy. Wed, 09 Mar 2011 23:02:00 EST http://northerny.ynn.com/default.aspx?ArID=536121 Colorectal cancer has been getting an increased amount of national attention, but there are still plenty of New Yorkers who are unaware of their own risk. As part of Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, YNN is teaming up with the Cancer Services Program of Steuben County to educate people about this deadly disease. Our Bill Mich has more on how to detect a potential risk. Wed, 09 Mar 2011 19:19:00 EST http://northerny.ynn.com/default.aspx?ArID=536090 The Watertown Police Department has its hands full this week, trying to solve two different bank robberies that happened over the past few days. Wed, 09 Mar 2011 16:34:00 EST http://northerny.ynn.com/default.aspx?ArID=536141 The debate over the future of Planned Parenthood took to the streets of Downtown Watertown. Wed, 09 Mar 2011 21:21:00 EST http://northerny.ynn.com/default.aspx?ArID=536094 Senator Charles Schumer says the Department of Homeland Security has agreed to deploy radars at the northern border to fight drug smuggling. Wed, 09 Mar 2011 17:13:00 EST http://northerny.ynn.com/default.aspx?ArID=536084 Fort Drum welcomes home 1st Brigade Commander Col. Bill Burleson and hundreds of other 1st Brigade soldiers after a year in Afghanistan. Wed, 09 Mar 2011 16:17:00 EST http://northerny.ynn.com/default.aspx?ArID=535982 After several years of planning, it looks like the Town of Watertown Fire District will build a new fire station on the west side of town. The $1.5 million project went up for a public vote Tuesday. Our Amanda Kelley explains the details of the project and what it means to the community. Tue, 08 Mar 2011 18:41:00 EST http://northerny.ynn.com/default.aspx?ArID=536134 The Syracuse City School District has approved a budget with some drastic changes, including a call for more layoffs. Our Katie Gibas was at the vote and joined us from the district offices with the latest on the budget. Wed, 09 Mar 2011 21:02:00 EST http://northerny.ynn.com/default.aspx?ArID=536085 How much should Syracuse's school superintendent be allowed to make? And who should have the final say about that salary level? YNN's Bill Carey says the debate has been touched off by a proposal from a Syracuse common councilor. Wed, 09 Mar 2011 16:19:00 EST http://northerny.ynn.com/default.aspx?ArID=536157 The teen who set fire to the Marsellus Casket Company building in Syracuse back in September was sentenced to 2 to 6 years in state prison today. Tyler Emm, 17, pleaded guilty to arson last month. Thu, 10 Mar 2011 06:18:00 EST http://northerny.ynn.com/default.aspx?ArID=536182 County officials and elected leaders braved the rain in Utica to hear the Oneida County executive deliver his fifth State of the County address. Our Sarah Blazonis was there for the event. Thu, 10 Mar 2011 11:09:00 EST http://northerny.ynn.com/default.aspx?ArID=536154 For the first time in program history, the SU softball team has cracked the top 25. The Orange are ranked 25th in the most recent coaches poll. Wed, 09 Mar 2011 23:13:00 EST http://northerny.ynn.com/default.aspx?ArID=536153 The field is set for this year's march mat-ness. 330 wrestlers have been picked for next weekend's NCAA wrestling tournament, so get busy on those brackets because 15 of them are from Binghamton and Cornell. Wed, 09 Mar 2011 23:05:00 EST http://northerny.ynn.com/default.aspx?ArID=536122 A game after the Cornell men lost to Army, the Big Red got back into the win column with a 14-7 win over Canisius College. Wed, 09 Mar 2011 19:20:00 EST