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Cuomo recuses himself in Paterson investigation, appoints former chief judge

Amid growing political pressure, State Attorney General Andrew Cuomo is recusing himself from two investigations into the Administration of Governor Paterson. Our Michael Scotto has the story.

Updated 9:55 PM

Interviews begin for chief of police job

It was day one of interviewing Thursday for the finalists for the position of Albany police chief. The search committee underwent months of preparation to get to this point and our Britt Godshalk has been covering the process every step of the way. She joined us with more.

Updated 9:32 PM

Aqueduct Entertainment Group deal dead

Another controversy that's surrounded Governor Paterson, and the state legislature, has been the deal to let the Aqueduct Entertainment Group set up a slot machine casino at the Queens horse racing track. Now that deal was deemed officially dead, after the state Lottery Commission said it couldn't license the politically connected business conglomerate. Our Josh Robin has the details.

03/11/2010 09:06 PM

Siena students hope President with pick the Saints in his NCAA bracket

Siena students are encouraging President Obama to choose the Saints in his NCAA brackets this year. The student senate sent a letter to the Commander in Chief urging him to pick Siena.

03/11/2010 06:52 PM

Guilty plea in day care center drunk driving crash

A 78-year-old bar owner has been convicted of driving drunk and running her car into a day care center last summer.

03/11/2010 06:17 PM

Porco appeal denied

Convicted murderer Christopher Porco's appeal has been denied. Albany District Attorney David Soares says the Second Department Appellate Division has unanimously affirmed the guilty verdict. Porco was convicted in 2006 of the murder of his father and the attempted murder of his mother inside their Delmar home in November 2004. Porco's defense attorney had submitted the appeal, which was heard in Brooklyn back in November. He argued the prosecution took shortcuts that led to the unfair conviction of his client. Porco Defense Attorney Terry Kindlon joined us with reaction to the court's ruling.

Updated 6:08 PM

Animal abuse linked to domestic violence

Animals sometimes find themselves caught in the middle of domestic violence disputes. But there are options out there for abuse victims and their animals. Our Sabina Kuriakose has more.

Updated 6:03 PM

More witness testimony in Raucci trial

Jurors heard more testimony in day nine of the Steven Raucci trial. Our Steve Ference has been following the trial and has the latest from Schenectady.

Updated 5:26 PM

Police: Robbery suspect stole truck, bit officer

A Schenectady man is facing a slew of charges after Glenville police said he committed a strong-armed robbery, stole a truck that belonged to the Stratton Air National Guard, then bit a police officer who was trying to subdue him.

Updated 5:21 PM

Police release age-progressed photo of Jaliek Rainwalker

It's been more than two years since the disappearance of Jaliek Rainwalker. On Thursday, police unveiled an age-progressed photo of him. Our Erin Connolly has the details from Greenwich.

Updated 5:00 PM

Man arrested after dogs starve to death

It's the latest animal cruelty case in the area. A Fulton County man was arrested and charged after police said he starved his two dogs to death. Our Dayana Perez has reaction from neighbors.

03/11/2010 04:05 PM

GOP wants Massa ethics probe reopened

House Minority Leader John Boehner wants the House ethics panel probe of former Rep. Eric Massa to be reopened.

03/11/2010 02:15 PM

Deputy will serve jail time and resign position after guilty plea

A Saratoga County sheriff's deputy accused of sexually abusing several woman while he was on duty has pleaded guilty.

03/11/2010 01:47 PM

Car rental service employee accused of stealing vehicles

The Albany County Sheriff's Office has arrested a Schenectady man who they said stole several vehicles from the car rental service where he worked.

03/11/2010 12:45 PM

Albany law students discuss body scanners

Nine more airports across the country are beefing up security by adding body scanners. But is the Transportation Security Administration going too far? Our Solomon Syed has more.

Updated 8:19 AM

Snowman opens early this year

While we've enjoyed some nice weather over the last few days has it really been warm enough for ice cream? One man thinks so. He has opened his business especially early this year. And so far the turnout has been great. Sabina Kuriakose joins us from the Snowman in Lansingburgh. She's getting an early taste of spring.

03/11/2010 08:17 AM

Girl Scout symposium this weekend

Empowering girls and encouraging them to strive for leadership positions. That's the goal of the "Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York Healthy Living Symposium. It's taking place this weekend and here to talk more about it is the organization's chief development and brand officer Valerie Trudeau.

03/11/2010 07:44 AM

Acting NYS Police Superintendent Perez retiring

It's only been a week since former State Police Superintendent Harry Corbitt stepped down and now Acting Superintendent Pedro Perez announces his retirement effective Friday.

Updated 03/10/2010 09:25 AM

What type of governor would Ravitch be?

Richard Ravitch's work on the budget is being viewed by some as a sample of what type of Governor he might be if the current scandals surrounding David Paterson force him to resign. Capital Tonight's Kaitlyn Ross has more on the man who is next in line to become Governor and the problems he may face.

Updated 6:28 AM

Flu season better than expected

Health care professionals are breathing a sigh of relief over the results of this flu season. The seasonal flu was almost nonexistent and H1N1 was lower than expected. Our Katie Gibas tells us what health care workers attribute the decline to and what the lower numbers indicate for next year's flu season.

Updated 03/10/2010 10:38 PM