20-Nov-2009
Week three of the federal corruption trial of former Senate Majority Leader Joe Bruno wrapped up in Albany Friday. The prosecution and defense rested their cases. Closings arguments are expected on Monday. Steve Ference has the details.
Updated: 11/20/2009 05:49 PM
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Three people were arrested following a traffic stop and foot chase along I-90 in Albany on Thursday night.
Updated: 11/20/2009 04:53 PM
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Albany police are investigating an armed robbery at the KFC on Delaware Avenue.
11/20/2009 04:29 PM
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Health issues are in the headlines again. First it was a change in screenings for breast cancer and now there are new guidelines for cervical cancer tests. Health reporter Marcie Fraser the details.
11/20/2009 03:57 PM
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This time of year pumpkins are every where and pumpkin treats are not just for people. Now, you can share the joys of pumpkins with your dog.
Updated: 11/20/2009 03:17 PM
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Step by step process for stuffing and roasting a Thanksgiving turkey!
Updated: 11/20/2009 02:16 PM
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A super easy Thanksgiving tradition!
Updated: 11/20/2009 02:00 PM
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A very simple, traditional bread stuffing!
Updated: 11/20/2009 01:44 PM
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The post office on Mohawk Avenue in Scotia will remain open. Rep. Paul Tonko said the branch has been removed from the U.S. Postal Service's list of retail stations and branches that are under review for possible consolidation.
11/20/2009 01:42 PM
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This is a balsam fir, one of the many different evergreens that can be used as a Christmas tree for the holiday season. A lot of people, though, really question the sustainability of cutting down a living tree to enjoy it for such a short period of time. Terry Ettinger has more.
Updated: 11/20/2009 01:21 PM
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A successful stage comedy gets a local treatment from the Siena College Arts Department. Vince Gallagher reports.
11/20/2009 01:00 PM
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A state-of-the-art model and a more cost-effective plan for the Albany Convention Center project was presented to the ACCA board on Friday.
11/20/2009 12:29 PM
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Poinsettias have been a symbol of the holidays for years. As long as we have known, the poinsettia plants always came in the color red. However, now they actually come in a wide range of colors. Terry Ettinger has more.
Updated: 11/20/2009 12:02 PM
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Once the holidays are over, many of us drag our live tree out of the house and put it at the curb. A municipality will haul it off, grind it up and then allow the residents to take the resulting mulch and use in their landscape. Terry Ettinger has more.
Updated: 11/20/2009 11:56 AM
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The holidays are a fun time for the entire family, but there are hazards to our pets in unlikely places. Today, our annual holiday safety tips for your pets.
Updated: 11/20/2009 11:45 AM
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The high school football season is almost wrapped up. Four section two teams and one team from the North Country are still battling for titles.
11/20/2009 11:38 AM
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Brendan Harris grew up in Queensbury, dreaming of playing major league baseball. But it was more than dreams that took him to William and Mary and eventually to the Big Leagues. Thursday night, Harris was in town telling youngsters how they can follow in his footsteps.
11/20/2009 10:53 AM
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We're one week away from the busiest holiday shopping day of the year. Black Friday brings out the hardcore shoppers looking to take advantage of the best deals. Many stores open much earlier than usual, with some opening at 5 a.m. or earlier.
11/20/2009 10:37 AM
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H1N1 vaccination clinics are being offered to residents throughout the Capital Region. The clinics are focused on providing the vaccine for target groups, including children, pregnant women, young people with medical conditions, health care workers and people who take care of young children.
Updated: 11/20/2009 09:41 AM
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A week from today the malls are going to be mess. So how can you spot the deals in a sea of Black Friday shoppers? You just need to know where to look ahead of time. Kaitlyn Ross joins us from Clifton Park Center Mall with some tips.
11/20/2009 07:58 AM
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Unemployment in New York State remains at a 26-year high. According to the Labor Department the jobless rate was nine percent last month. That's up from 8.9 percent in September.
11/20/2009 06:42 AM
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In a decision this week, the New York State Court of Appeals upheld that state and county governments acted within their rights when they offered benefits to same-sex couples married out of state. The court held that the government had discretion to do this because it can extend benefits to domestic partners. But how, if at all, does this affect the same-sex marriage debate in New York, especially when it comes to the legislature? Our Britt Godshalk reports.
Updated: 11/20/2009 06:17 AM
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There is new attention focused on a former New York City mayor who may not be running for governor of New York in 2010. The one republican who is definitely running for Governor was in Central New York Thursday. Our Bill Carey says Rick Lazio is still fighting to come out from Rudy Giuliani's shadow.
Updated: 11/20/2009 06:10 AM
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Hundreds of items recovered from an accused robber are put on display for the public. Lenox Police are hoping the public viewing will help identify more victims. As our Sabina Kuriakose tells us, this is just the tip of the iceberg.
Updated: 11/20/2009 06:08 AM
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The election may have been two weeks ago, but controversy still surrounds the results in the 23rd Congressional district. Conservative candidate Doug Hoffman wants to check the election vote tallies. And he's asking his supporters to donate to the cause. As our Sarah Hagen tells us, Hoffman's latest move is upsetting democrats and republicans alike.
Updated: 11/20/2009 06:08 AM
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Caterpillar has bought the Friar Tuck Inn in Catskill. The same company that builds construction equipment came out on top Thursday during an auction at the Greene County resort.
Updated: 11/20/2009 06:08 AM
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Vampire and werewolves fans line up at area theaters to see the highly anticipated second movie in the "Twilight" series. The lines began forming at 2:30 p.m. Thursday for a midnight premiere of "The Twilight Saga: New Moon" at Regal Cinemas at Crossgates Mall.
Updated: 11/20/2009 06:07 AM
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A Ballston Spa High School student was arrested Thursday after State Police said he set off a pack of firecrackers and threw them into a crowd.
Updated: 11/20/2009 06:07 AM
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State leaders are closer, but still far from the magic number that will close the state's budget gap. The Governor and legislative leaders met once again Thursday to try and reach an agreement on the deficit reduction plan. As our Erin Billups reports, lawmakers are headed home for the weekend and will try to tackle the budget gap again Monday.
Updated: 11/20/2009 06:07 AM
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The third week of the corruption trial for former Senate Majority Leader Joe Bruno is winding down. The prosecution is also wrapping up its case. Prosecutors only have a few witnesses left to call to the stand before it's the defense's turn. Steve Ference has more.
Updated: 11/20/2009 06:07 AM
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Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani's camp is denying reports that he's decided whether or not he'll challenge Governor David Paterson in 2010. Grace Ruah has the details.
Updated: 11/20/2009 06:07 AM
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19-Nov-2009
In a few years, residents in Amsterdam will be able to walk over from the north to the south side of the city and vice versa. As our Dayana Perez reports, the long awaited pedestrian bridge project is smooth sailing.
Updated: 11/19/2009 05:11 PM
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Hundreds of kids will be staying warm this winter thanks to some generous donations made at during Albany's fourth annual Mayor's Fall Drop Off.
11/19/2009 04:47 PM
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Farms and businesses affected by the closure of the Lake Champlain Bridge will now be able to receive assistance from the state with the creation of a nearly $3 million economic assistance program.
11/19/2009 04:03 PM
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Find out what's playing in theaters this weekend.
11/19/2009 03:51 PM
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Tara Lynn Wagner tells us ways to save a bundle at your local supermarket, just in time for the holiday season.
11/19/2009 03:49 PM
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After an aggressive plan to the tackle the state's used tire problem, more than 26 million tires have been removed. The state's second largest tire dump, Mohawk Tire in Waterford, is now free of old tires. The DEC says 102 of the 146 tire dumps are cleaned up and those not completely free of tires have seen significant progress.
11/19/2009 03:45 PM
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New York Senator Charles Schumer says the Federal Aviation Administration needs more resources to prevent problems like the computer glitch that's causing cancellations and flight delays nationwide.
11/19/2009 01:17 PM
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The Albany River Rats hosted the Syracuse Crunch at the Times Union Center on Wednesday. The River Rats get the win, 5-2. Joe Calderone has highlights.
11/19/2009 10:13 AM
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The Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake girls volleyball team is off to another New York State tournament.
11/19/2009 10:02 AM
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Dalton Ross of Entertainment Weekly Magazine with a look at what's happening in TV.
11/19/2009 09:54 AM
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While once again little progress was made on closing the state's budget gap, Governor Paterson and fellow legislative leaders did strike a deal Wednesday, announcing a new reform of Public Authorities in New York.
Updated: 11/19/2009 09:50 AM
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The government hopes that the extension and expansion of the home buyers’ tax credit will help spark the housing market. Money Matters reporter Tara Lynn Wagner filed the following report.
11/19/2009 09:49 AM
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How is your drinking water? According to a few national studies, a variety of medications is showing up in rivers, streams even our drinking water. How you dispose of medication has an impact on our environment.
11/19/2009 09:41 AM
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The man accused of murdering his father in Schoharie is back in Sharon Springs. Gerry Alan King, 37, appeared briefly in the Town of Sharon Court Wednesday night.
Updated: 11/19/2009 09:39 AM
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Each year, Albany County sheriff's deputies reach out to families in need during the holiday season. But to do so, they need your help to make a difference in rural communities where many children have so little when it comes to gifts. Albany County Undersheriff Craig Apple stopped by our studio to talk more about the Hilltown Christmas Program.
11/19/2009 09:04 AM
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At midnight tonight vampires and werewolves takeover the box office with the highly anticipated second movie in the Twilight series. It's called New Moon and "Twi-hards" across the country are counting down the minutes. Kaitlyn Ross is at the Regal Cinemas at Colonie Center where every one of their 12 theaters are set to debut the movie tonight.
11/19/2009 08:13 AM
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A possible hazmat situation at SUNY Albany shut down parts of the campus for about an hour Wednesday night.
Updated: 11/19/2009 06:02 AM
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This special session is not only holding up state business within the Capitol walls, but also outside. The trees chosen to adorn the Empire State Plaza and East Capitol Park this holiday season have not been brought in yet due to the congestion at the Capitol. Our Jaime Kazlo talked to the Fiacco family in Mechanicville who were more than happy to donate one of the trees this year - no matter how long it takes to get it there.
Updated: 11/19/2009 06:02 AM
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After more than 13,000 ballots were recounted in Pittsfield, Jim Ruberto once again comes out on top.
Updated: 11/19/2009 06:02 AM
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Governor Deval Patrick releases new recommendations for immigration reform. The Massachusetts Governor announced the proposals of a new report that would extend new rights to immigrants. Sabina Kuriakose has more.
Updated: 11/19/2009 06:00 AM
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An early-morning fire at a restaurant in Saratoga County has the owners of Jax Kitchen heartbroken. The restaurant just opened this past summer. Britt Godshalk has the latest from Galway.
Updated: 11/19/2009 06:00 AM
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Veterans returning home after active duty may face a different kind of battle: finding a job. But Wednesday's job fair in Troy was all about getting veterans back on their feet. Our Erin Connolly was there and has more on one person's quest to find work.
Updated: 11/19/2009 06:00 AM
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Governor Paterson has signed Leandra's Law. It's considered one of the toughest drunk driving laws in the country. Our Erin Billups has more.
Updated: 11/19/2009 05:59 AM
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Day 12 wrapped up Wednesday in the federal corruption trial of former Senate Majority Leader Joe Bruno. Prosecutors are getting closer to the end of the list of witnesses they plan to call to the stand. Steve Ference has more from outside the Federal Courthouse in Albany.
Updated: 11/19/2009 05:58 AM
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This getaway is fun for everyone and brings you a view of Niagara Falls like you won't believe!
Updated: 11/19/2009 05:00 AM
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