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Steven Raucci trial continues

The trial of former Schenectady City School District employee Steven Raucci continues today. Our Steve Ference has been following the trial and joins us from outside the Schenectady County Courthouse with the latest developments.

Updated 1:21 PM

Levy announces candidacy for governor on Republican line

Democratic Suffolk County Executive Steve Levy announced today that he is running for governor of New York on the Republican line.

Updated 1:15 PM

Woman dies after being taken to jail

Authorities are investigating the death of a woman who was found unresponsive in jail just hours after being arrested.

03/19/2010 12:38 PM

Albany police investigating vehicle break-ins

Albany police are investigating a string of vehicle break-ins over the past week. Between March 13 and March 16, police said there have been 13 reported incidents in which car windows were broken. In nine of the incidents, items were stolen from inside the vehicles.

03/19/2010 12:31 PM

Northeast Family Chocolate Festival benefits outreach program

The Northeast Family Chocolate Festival is a sweet event taking place this weekend that benefits a local outreach program. Many people can't resist a good piece of chocolate, and if you're a lover of all things chocolate then you'll be interested to learn more about the festival. Karen Karl is the director of Community Relations at the Addictions Care Center of Albany, Inc. She stopped by our studio to talk about the festival.

03/19/2010 09:56 AM

Saints meet with the media in Spokane

At a news conference Thursday, Siena Coach Fran McCaffery and his players said they're focused and ready to take on Purdue in the first round of the NCAA Tournament.

Updated 9:32 AM

Easy bicycle repair tips

It's supposed to stay warm all weekend so there's no excuse not to get outside! It's also a great time to check out the latest gear at the Northeast Outdoors Show. Our Sabina Kuriakose is learning some quick and easy bikes fixes today.

03/19/2010 07:55 AM

Police search for driver in fatal hit and run

Saratoga Springs Police are still looking for the driver who killed a man early Thursday morning in a hit and run. Investigators say this may have been intentional. Erin Vannella has the story.

Updated 7:04 AM

Levy to announce his run for governor

After months of speculation, Steve Levy says he's ready to become a Republican and will formally launch his campaign for Governor Friday. Our Josh Robin has more on Levy's change of heart and the uphill campaign battle he faces.

Updated 6:39 AM

Woman thanks Good Samaritan

Justice has been served and a young woman who was badly beaten last year thanks the woman who helped save her life. Our Solomon Syed has more on this incredible story.

Updated 03/18/2010 10:56 PM

Cuomo targets pension abuse

Attorney General Andrew Cuomo says he's expanding his efforts to root out fraud in the state pension system. As Capital Tonight's Kaitlyn Ross reports, Cuomo says a practice known as pension padding, or spiking, is nothing new.

Updated 03/18/2010 10:53 PM

Medicaid reimbursement changes

Sen. Charles Schumer says a change in a massive Medicaid bill in Washington will save New York $1 billion.

03/18/2010 10:13 PM

Holding cell death under investigation

Police are investigating the death of a Schuylerville woman who died while in custody.

03/18/2010 08:51 PM

Paterson speaks out in radio interview

Governor David Paterson took questions from the public Thursday during an interview on WOR radio in New York City.

Updated 03/18/2010 08:33 PM

Local reaction to new jobs bill

The Hire Act allocates $18 billion to encourage employers to take on new employees. Our Britt Godshalk spoke with a jobs expert and has his reaction.

Updated 03/18/2010 07:09 PM

Mohawk Honda breaks ground on a new dealership

It's out with the old and in with the new as the owners of Mohawk Honda in Schenectady prepare to rebuild at the site of the former Salisbury Chevrolet dealership in Glenville.

03/18/2010 07:06 PM

Shad fishing banned from the Hudson River

Commercial and recreational Shad fishing is now banned in the Hudson River. New regulations went into effect Wednesday.

03/18/2010 07:02 PM

Health care reform bill vote set for this weekend

The health care reform bill is set to be voted on in the House this weekend. If passed, the $940 billion bill will expand coverage to millions of Americans.

03/18/2010 06:52 PM

Man charged with child sex abuse

A Greenport man has been arrested after police say he engaged in sexual contact with a young boy.

03/18/2010 06:45 PM

Testimony continues in Raucci trials

The trial for former Schenectady School District employee Steven Raucci continued Thursday with more testimony. Our Steve Ference joined us from outside the Schenectady County Courthouse with more on the day's developments in court.

Updated 03/18/2010 06:41 PM