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State Police: Passenger's belt buckle was a handgun

State Police conducting a routine traffic stop discover the belt buckle of the passenger was actually a handgun.

03/12/2010 10:46 AM

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 5:55 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

Toyota owner crashes into rock wall

If you drive a Toyota, you'll want to listen up. A woman in Westchester says her Prius' accelerator got stuck, sending her into a rock wall. Our Curtis Schick has more.

Updated 03/10/2010 10:19 PM

Chamber director headed to China

It's more than 11,000 miles away and culturally, couldn't be more different, but one North Country community leader hopes an eight day trip to China will help boost economic growth back home. Our North Country Reporter Matt Hunter has the story.

03/10/2010 04:13 PM

Prescription drug abuse growing problem in Warren County

In addition to a growing heroin problem, Warren County law enforcement agencies are now figuring out how to handle an alarming increase in prescription drug abuse. As our North Country reporter Matt Hunter found out, it's a problem that shows no prejudice when it comes to age.

Updated 03/10/2010 06:01 AM

Ticonderoga man wins lottery jackpot

A 46-year-old general contractor has claimed Essex County's first New York lottery jackpot of 2010.

03/09/2010 06:42 PM

Hoffman will run for 23rd District

He nearly pulled it off last year and now the former Congressional candidate in New York's 23rd District is ready to try again.

03/09/2010 04:35 PM

Man arrested in BB gun shooting

A Western New York man has been arrested, accused of shooting another man with a BB gun. It happened Friday outside of the Wal-Mart in Queensbury.

03/08/2010 07:23 PM

Judge orders trial in Ethan Allen tragedy

A federal judge has set a trial to determine whether another boat's wake contributed to the 2005 capsizing of a tour boat on Lake George that killed 20 passengers.

03/08/2010 01:04 PM

Fort Ticonderoga to be featured on "Ghost Hunters"

Like most ghost stories, tales of paranormal activity at Fort Ticonderoga have been met with some skepticism. But as our North Country reporter Matt Hunter explains, with the help of one of television's hit shows, staff and visitors may soon get an answer on whether the historic fort is indeed haunted.

Updated 03/07/2010 06:18 PM

Man attacks cab passenger

A Queensbury man has been arrested after attacking a fellow passenger in a cab early Sunday morning.

03/07/2010 04:39 PM

Ortloff scheduled to be sentenced Monday

A former North Country Assemblyman is scheduled to be sentenced Monday.

03/07/2010 04:35 PM

Who will fill Massa's seat, and when?

With the news breaking Friday that Congressman Eric Massa is stepping down, the question becomes who will take his place and when?

Updated 03/06/2010 09:42 PM

Lawmakers call for an end to federal blood ban

Some New York lawmakers are calling for an end to a federal ban on blood donations by gay men.

Updated 03/06/2010 09:17 PM

State Board of Regents may cut some exams

New York's financial crisis could lead to major changes in classrooms across the state. The commissioner of education has proposed cutting as many as 13 of the 17 regents exams currently in place.

Updated 03/06/2010 06:35 PM

Teen arrested on drug charge

The Warren County Sheriff's Office arrests a Queensbury teen after they say he sold hydrocodone pills to fellow students.

Updated 03/06/2010 10:38 AM

Gov. Paterson: I'm not resigning

Governor Paterson says he will address the allegations against him at some point, but right now he's focusing on pushing forward and tending to the state's business, which includes the hotly contested budget. Our Political Reporter Josh Robin has the latest.

Updated 03/06/2010 10:25 AM

Are you overpaying for prescription drugs?

A new study shows there are huge disparities in the price of prescription drugs among pharmacies in the same communities and it suggests that this is happening all across the state. Kaitlyn Ross has more on what you need to know if you are heading to your local pharmacy.

Updated 03/06/2010 07:55 AM

Olympic athletes welcomed home

Saranac Lake celebrates the homecoming of its local Olympians. The Tri 12, as they became known this winter, all competed in the Vancouver Games and as our Sarah Hagen shows us, a parade in their honor brought thousands to the streets of this northern community.

Updated 03/05/2010 09:45 PM