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Assemblyman Vito Lopez to resign Monday

Embattled Assemblyman Vito Lopez will be out of office on Monday.

Assemblyman Vito Lopez to resign Monday

12:32 PM

Woman killed in head-on car crash

A head-on collision in Lake Luzerne Friday night leaves one person dead and two others critically injured

11:56 AM

Commencement ceremonies at three local colleges this weekend

Thousands of students will be walking across the stage, as three Capital Region colleges hold commencement ceremonies Saturday.

11:59 AM

Annual St. Sophia Greek Festival underway

The annual St. Sophia Greek Festival in Albany is underway this weekend. The gates open Saturday at noon.

12:01 PM

Memorial services held for house fire victims

Memorial services are being held Saturday for the father and his three children who died in a Schenectady house fire earlier this month.

11:30 AM

NECAC gun show moves to Lake George

New East Coast Arms Collectors Associates is holding it's May gun show this weekend at the Lake George Forum.

12:26 PM

Kid of the Week

This week, our Kid of the Week is Sammy McCrea, 7 of Wynantskill.

12:13 PM

Your Weather Now

Your Weather Now-Capital Region

Your current weather forecast for the Capital Region

Your Weather Now

11:18 AM

Many have big dreams of hitting the largest Powerball jackpot

$600 million is on the line Saturday night as part of the Powerball jackpot and while the odds may be against you, YNN's Casey Bortnick has more on why some are hoping their ticket will be the one.

Many have big dreams of hitting the largest Powerball jackpot

1:46 PM

Lights Camera Jackson on “Star Trek into Darkness”

Director J.J. Abrams is back at the helm in the next chapter of the starship enterprise. Here with his take on “Star Trek into Darkness” is our own Lights Camera Jackson.

12:15 PM

Glenville police looking for suspects of at least 15 burglaries

They're following leads and waiting for DNA results, but Glenville police still haven't nabbed those responsible for more than a dozen burglaries. Our Erin Vannella reports.

Updated 05/17/2013 10:07 PM

Counties busy processing FOIL exempt forms

County clerks are responsible for handling the opt-out forms for people who want their pistol permit information kept private under the SAFE Act. Thousands across the state submitted them. Out Megan Cruz has how offices are dealing with that added workload.

Updated 05/17/2013 04:19 PM

Assemblyman Lopez stepping down at end of session

State Assemblyman Vito Lopez announced Friday he intends to resign at the end of this year's legislative session on June 20th. The decision comes just days after a special prosecutor cleared the Brooklyn lawmaker of criminal wrongdoing over accusations he groped female staffers. Zack Fink has more on the announcement and the pressure that came from leaders to have Lopez step down.

Updated 05/17/2013 07:54 PM

Albany Med gives out Prize in Medicine

The nation's most prestigious medical award was presented by Albany Medical Center Friday to three physician scientists. The honored recipients received $500,000, split three ways, for their significant contributions and research into the nature of cancer. Karen Tararache was at the event and learned how their work has kept some diagnosed with a specific form of cancer alive.

Updated 05/17/2013 06:11 PM

Rangers to take on Bruins

Capital Region Sports

The New York Rangers will take on the Boston Bruins Thursday in the first game of the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals. Seth Leavitt has more.

Rangers to take on Bruins

05/16/2013 05:15 PM

Women’s Equality Agenda supporters calling for reform

The Vito Lopez scandal is now starting to spill over into policy debates. Opponents of public campaign finance are bringing up Lopez's planned city council run in their arguments against using taxpayer money to fund campaigns. As Capital Tonight's Nick Reisman explains, supporters of the Women's Equality Agenda are also using the case as a call for reform.

Women’s Equality Agenda supporters calling for reform

05/17/2013 08:04 PM

IRS hearing held in Washington, D.C.

The House Ways and Means Committee convened a hearing into the scandal surrounding the IRS. There are allegations the IRS targeted conservative groups applying for tax-exempt status. Former acting director Steven Miller testified, saying he's sorry for the way the agency mistreated taxpayers and groups. Michael Scotto has more.

IRS hearing held in Washington, D.C.

05/17/2013 07:40 PM

A special night at the speedway

Friday night was a special night for a little boy, who lost his family in a tragic accident. Eight-year-old Matthew Sleight's mother, brother and a family friend were all killed in a crash in March. Little Matthew, unharmed in the crash, was comforted on the scene by a local Marine who was passing by. Friday night, the two spent the evening at the Albany Saratoga Speedway. Maria Valvanis has more.

A special night at the speedway

Updated 05/17/2013 10:52 PM

Man raises money for cancer by drinking beer

One Massachusetts man is raising money to fight cancer and he's got an unconventional way of doing it. YNN's Madeleine Rivera has more on his journey.

Man raises money for cancer by drinking beer

Updated 05/17/2013 06:43 PM

Gasoline inadvertently put in Ballston Spa Stewart’s Shop kerosene tank

Stewart's Shops has a safety concern with a product from a kerosene tank at its Ballston Spa location on West Milton Road. Regular gasoline was put into the kerosene tank.

Gasoline inadvertently put in Ballston Spa Stewart’s Shop kerosene tank

05/17/2013 08:44 PM

Lawmakers announce bill to benefit veterans

Two local lawmakers have introduced a bill designed to help veterans returning home from war. As YNN's Matt Hunter reports, experts say the services available to female veterans in particular, are especially lacking.

Lawmakers announce bill to benefit veterans

Updated 05/17/2013 04:49 PM

Easing the pain of a move on your pets

If you are moving this summer and you are worried about moving your pets, fear not! Lisa Chelenza has a few tips that can help make the move easier for you both in this edition of Pet Pointers.

Easing the pain of a move on your pets

Fish Tacos

Corn tortilla chip crusted tilapia tacos!

Fish Tacos

Paleo-friendly dishes may fill "hole" in your diet

Paleo dieters try to eat as a caveman would have. For this edition of Healthy Living, Geoff Redick has more.

Paleo-friendly dishes may fill "hole" in your diet

Google unveils new music streaming service

It's always big news when Google announces something new, and Wednesday was no exception, as the tech giant unveiled a new music streaming service to go head to head with popular services like Pandora and Spotify. YNN's Adam Balkin filed the following report.

Google unveils new music streaming service

"Star Trek: Into Darkness"

A new Star Trek film, called "Star Trek: Into Darkness," hits movie screens, and director J.J. Abrams has returned at the helm after his recent reboot of the franchise. Neil Rosen filed the following review.

"Star Trek: Into Darkness"

Garlic and Rosemary Grilled Ribeye Steaks with Asparagus and Potatoes

Served with a simple olive oil, Dijon mustard and balsamic vinegar dressing!

Garlic and Rosemary Grilled Ribeye Steaks with Asparagus and Potatoes