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Boys and Girls Club director arraigned

Schenectady

The Director of Yates Village Boys and Girls Club has been arrested, accused of raping a young teen. Our Megan Cruz has more.

Updated 3:39 PM

Family arrested for stealing from parents

Colonie

A family of four from Loudonville has been charged with stealing from two of their own family members. As our Erin Connolly tells us, not only were the victims elderly, both were deaf and one was blind.

Updated 5:57 PM

Landmark Albany diner has a new owner

Albany

It's been a beloved Capital Region staple for decades, but in a few days, Miss Albany Diner will close for good. As our Lori Chung tells us, the historic building is changing ownership leaving questions about what's to come there.

Updated 6:03 PM

GE plant featured in Super Bowl ad

Capital Region

Whether you're a football fanatic or just a casual fan, many people tune into the Super Bowl to catch all those blockbuster ads. And if you pay close attention this Sunday, you may recognize someone you know in one of those commercials, or at the very least, a company we're all familiar with here in the Capital Region.

9:12 PM

Verdict reached in Rhodes murder trial

It was an emotional day in court as jurors found an Albany teen guilty of manslaughter for his role in the stabbing death of 17-year-old Tyler Rhodes.

4:27 PM

RPI head football coach resigns

After just one season, there’s a shakeup at the helm of the RPI men’s football program. Tim Landis has resigned as head coach, effective immediately.

4:32 PM

Hydrofracking pressure on the president

The development of natural gas through a process known as hydraulic fracturing is a priority of the President’s for 2012. As our Washington Bureau reporter Erin Billups explains, as more attention is focused on fracking, more pressure will be placed on the Obama administration from fracking advocates and opponents.

7:21 PM

Fire forces 13 people out of their homes

The Red Cross is assisting 13 people following a fire this morning at a house and an apartment building in Schenectady. Our Megan Cruz has the latest.

Updated 1:55 PM

Hundreds gather to remember former Sheriff

Friends, family, and hundreds more came together to honor former Sheriff Daniel V. Keating, who died last week.

2:03 PM

Komen drops plan to cut Planned Parenthood grants

After three days of controversy, the Susan G. Komen for the Cure breast-cancer charity says it is reversing its decision to cut breast-screening grants to Planned Parenthood.

Updated 4:05 PM

Police look for suspect in early morning stabbing

Albany police are investigating an early morning stabbing on Quail Street. Police say a man stabbed Kammi Long, 45, once in the back and once in the face.

8:48 AM

Spa City firefighters begin providing ambulance service

Saratoga Springs firefighters take over ambulance service in the Spa City on Friday. Our C.J. Spang rode along on the very first call and has more.

Updated 4:00 PM

Giants or Patriots: Who's the home team in Berkshire County?

So, who's it gonna be: Giants or Patriots? While it might be easier to answer that question on this side of the state line, over in the Berkshires it appears allegiances might be split. With more, here's our Brandon Walker.

Updated 9:01 PM

Crews respond to fire at Barbur Dairy Farm

Fire crews responded to a barn fire in Washington County. According to officials, it happened Friday afternoon at Barbur Dairy Farm on County Route 52 in Greenwich.

4:19 PM

Schenectady man charged with animal cruelty

A Schenectady man has been charged with several counts of animal cruelty.

4:37 PM

Coughlin preparing for Super Bowl

If the New York Giants win Sunday, Tom Coughlin will earn his second Super Bowl championship and a chance to cement his legacy as one of the best coaches of all time. Our Kevin Garrity has more.

Distractions for New York Giants

With the Super Bowl only four days away, distractions are the last thing a team needs. Unfortunately for the New York Giants, that's what they had to deal with Thursday. Our Kevin Garrity joined us from Indianapolis.

High school wrestling: Columbia vs. Shen

It was a Suburban Council showdown at Shen on Wednesday night as the second ranked team hosted the 14th ranked Columbia.

Bloomberg applauds Komen's reversal on Planned Parenthood

Susan G. Komen for the Cure on Friday reversed its decision to stop funding Planned Parenthood, offering an apology for a move that was slammed by Mayor Michael Bloomberg and other vocal critics. Grace Rauh has more.

9:20 PM

Lawmakers make Super Bowl bets

While a lot of people are focusing on how much money they're going to bet in Super Bowl pools, lawmakers across the northeast already know what they're betting. It's all about humiliation and as Capital Tonight's Mike Whittemore tells us, hopefully a boost for local business at the same time.

5:12 PM

Healthy Living: Trying to Solve a Mystery

Some say it's something in the environment, others say it's a bacterial infection, or, as originally diagnosed, something more psychological. Experts say right now solving this mystery is a process of elimination. Casey Bortnick reports.

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Recipe: Vegetarian Roll Ups with Hummus, Spinach, Roasted Red Pepper and Muenster Cheese

So simple, tasty and pretty!

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Recipe: </em></span> Vegetarian Roll Ups with Hummus, Spinach, Roasted Red Pepper and Muenster Cheese

Recipe: Vegetarian Three Bean Chili

Simple and healthy vegetarian fare!

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Recipe: </em></span>Vegetarian Three Bean Chili

Money Matters: A store card application could sour a credit score

Shoppers who want to open a store credit card to save a few bucks on new jeans should think again, because that decision could cost thousands later on when they get a mortgage. YNN's Tara Lynn Wagner filed the following report.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Money Matters: </em></span>A store card application could sour a credit score

State of Education: School bullying

It's a school subject that has been and will continue to be an issue: school bullying. Vince Gallagher reports.

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CES 2012: Technology helps capture memories in new ways

There is lots of technology you could easily do without - you don't need it, but you sometimes want it so badly you certainly feel as if it's essential! YNN’s Adam Balkin reports from the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>CES 2012: </em></span>Technology helps capture memories in new ways

Early release for Super Bowl ads

More than 100 million people will tune in to Super Bowl 46 on Sunday, many of them just for the commercials. But as Tamara Lindstrom reports, this year, advertisers are trying new tricks to get viewers talking.

Updated 7:06 PM

Interview with Valerie Jarrett

One of President Obama's top advisors, Valerie Jarrett, was in New York City Friday for a forum on women in business. Errol Louis from our sister station New York One, sat down with after the event to talk about some of the challenges facing the administration.

9:26 PM

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