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Divers searching Battenkill for Jaliek Rainwalker

Greenwich

The search for Jaliek Rainwalker continues today. Divers are searching an area of the Battenkill known as the Hell Hole.

Divers searching Battenkill for Jaliek Rainwalker

11:13 AM

Poll shows Lazio has a shaky lead for GOP primary

New York

Rick Lazio is maintaining a lead over Carl Paladino in the race for the Republican nomination for governor in New York, but it could be shaky. Lazio, a former congressman, has a 47 percent to 35 percent lead over Paladino, a millionaire Buffalo developer. But the Quinnipiac University poll shows a lot of unsure Republicans as the Sept. 14 primary approaches.

Poll shows Lazio has a shaky lead for GOP primary

9:41 AM

Rash of burglaries, larcenies in Rensselaer County

Rensselaer County

State Police in Brunswick are asking for the public's help in solving a recent string of burglaries and larcenies in northern Rensselaer County.

12:29 PM

Green Island Power Authority expansion

Albany County

The Green Island Power Authority takes another step toward a $100 million expansion project. Part of the proposal includes easier public access to the Hudson River. Our Sabina Kuriakose joins us from Green Island this morning with more on the big plans.

7:30 AM

Residents, tourists gearing up for Hurricane Earl

All eyes are on Hurricane Earl as it barrels toward North Carolina's coast and possibly Eastern New England. It's a category four storm, and it has already prompted evacuations. Andrea Pacetti from our sister station News 14 Carolina joins us from Kill Devil Hills where people are getting ready for the storm.

Updated 9:30 AM

Candidates debate for 46th District Senate seat

Capital Region

The 46th District NYS Senate race heated up as the two contenders for the Democratic seat met for a debate. Our Megan Eaton was there to find out what separates incumbent Neil Breslin and his primary challenger Luke Martland.

Candidates debate for 46th District Senate seat

09/01/2010 10:20 PM

Hannah's Hope Fund wins $250,000 in Pepsi Refresh contest

Capital Region

A big day for the Sames family as they learned that Hannah's Hope Fund is the second place winner of the Pepsi Refresh grant. That means the organization will be receiving a $250,000 grant. Our Solomon Syed has more.

Hannah's Hope Fund wins $250,000 in Pepsi Refresh contest

Updated 6:17 AM

New York cracks down on drunk driving

Schenectady

A potentially life-saving reminder rides on the heels of the second and final provision of Leandra's Law, just in time for the holiday weekend. Law enforcement officials from around the region gathered Wednesday to say the early data on Ignition Interlock devices is promising. Our Erin Vannella reports.

Updated 09/01/2010 08:54 PM

Pick of the Day: Thursday, Sept. 2

Racing analyst Phil Janack has the Pick of the Day for Thursday, Sept. 2.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Pick of the Day: </em></span>Thursday, Sept. 2

09/01/2010 05:42 PM

Lisa's Booby Trap ready to run again

Lisa's Booby Trap has been the talk of Saratoga this year. Named in part for owner Tim Snyder's late wife Lisa, the horse is blind in one eye and has a club foot, but is still undefeated. That success has led to offers in upwards of $1,000,000 to buy the filly, but Snyder isn't about to part with his prized horse he bought for $4,500. For more on his tale fit for a Hollywood script, we bring in our C.J. Spang.

09/01/2010 03:13 PM

Blog: Home Stretch at Saratoga

Six days of racing left at Saratoga and there are still a handful of storylines that we’ll be keeping our eye on. The riding title should come down to the wire. John Velazquez has a one race lead over Javier Castellano, 48 to 47 entering Wednesday racing. Defending champion, Ramon Dominguez, is lurking in third 10 winners back.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Blog: </em></span> Home Stretch at Saratoga

09/01/2010 09:03 AM

Pick of the Day: Wednesday, Sept. 1

Racing analyst Phil Janack has the Pick of the Day for Wednesday, Sept. 1.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Pick of the Day: </em></span>Wednesday, Sept. 1

08/31/2010 12:56 PM

Nurses at North Adams Regional Hospital threatening to strike

Registered nurses at North Adams Regional Hospital say they're ready to take to the picket lines if contract negotiations fail between their union and hospital officials.

09/01/2010 09:52 PM

Residents displaced by propane leak allowed to move back home

The remaining residents displaced by last week's propane leak in Gilboa have been allowed to return back home.

09/01/2010 09:44 PM

Turing a field into a powerful reminder of sacrifice

With news that combat operations in Iraq are now over, our Steve Ference spoke with one woman who has been marking each soldier's death with a flag, turning a field into a powerful reminder of sacrifice. For her, it's a mission that continues.

09/01/2010 07:15 PM

Local guitar maker plays to a different tune

Most musicians will tell you, finding that perfect instrument is easier said than done. For a former home builder in Brant Lake with a passion for music, that search became too much to bear, so he took matters into his own hands. Our Matt Hunter has his story.

Updated 09/01/2010 06:12 PM

Men's soccer: Siena vs. Syracuse

The Siena men's soccer team beat Syracuse, 5-1, in their season opener on Wednesday. Chris Watson has highlights.

NY-Penn League: ValleyCats vs. Lowell

In the NY-Penn League, the Tri-City ValleyCats beat the Lowell Spinners, 11-1, on Wednesday. Chris Watson has more.

High school football preview: Amsterdam Rugged Rams

Just five seasons ago, the Amsterdam Rugged Rams were on top of the Section II football world as they beat Geneva for the Class A State Championship. Since that time, it's been a slow decline for, historically, one of the most storied programs in all of Section II. Coach Pat Liverio and the boys are looking to make amends this season.

Politicians at the fair

For any candidate seeking a statewide office this fall, a visit to the state fair is a "must do." But how important is it to average voters, or fairgoers for that matter, that those running for office partake in the summertime tradition? Capital Tonight's Kaitlyn Ross took to the fairgrounds to investigate.

09/01/2010 08:28 PM

Paladino hosts chicken barbecue

One of the Republican candidates for Governor was in Central New York Monday evening, hosting a chicken barbecue for all of his supporters. It may seem like a good gesture from Carl Paladino, but as our Bill Carey reports, there's a message being sent here to his primary opponent.

Updated 08/31/2010 05:54 AM

Bracing for Hurricane Earl

North Carolina is keeping a nervous eye on Hurricane Earl as it barrels towards the coast. Parts of the Outer Banks have already been evacuated. The storm is still at category three status and is likely to bring winds and rains from Florida to New York and Maine. YNN's Andrea Pacetti is standing by with a look at how preparations are going.