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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

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

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.

03/18/2010 05:11 PM

Job program helps at-risk youth

The State Labor Department announces joblessness for those ages 16 to 24 in the Capital Region is at nearly 20 percent. That's on par with the national rate. But the Labor Department is trying to jump-start local job training programs right here in Albany to help lower that number. Our Sabina Kuriakose has more on how one program is cooking up jobs for local youth.

03/18/2010 03:59 PM

Senate passes property tax plan

The Senate has passed a plan that Senate Democrats say will give back some of your tax money. The property tax plan would give more than a million New Yorkers relief on their property tax bill by installing a circuit breaker, which means taxpayers would receive rebate checks based on a percentage of their income.

Updated 03/18/2010 03:46 PM

Local meteorologists take part in archery tournament

Four local meteorologists including our own Heather Morrison took part in an archery tournament. The archery event kicks off the start of the 24th annual Northeast Outdoors Show.

03/18/2010 01:42 PM

President Obama signs jobs bill

President Barack Obama signed a jobs measure Thursday that includes a package of tax breaks aimed at encouraging the private sector to start hiring again.

03/18/2010 01:05 PM

Government orders recall of 1.2 million high chairs

Some 1.2 million high chairs are being recalled because they may be a danger to children. The Consumer Product Safety Commission says Graco is voluntarily recalling the "all Harmony" high chairs because screws holding their front legs can loosen and fall out.

03/18/2010 01:02 PM

Man accused of torturing dogs pleads guilty, surviving puppy up for adoption

The Schenectady man accused of killing and torturing dogs pleads guilty. Thomas Hendricks, 28, was accused of drowning one dog, killing another with a pool cue and scalding a third at his home in Schenectady's Stockade neighborhood.

Updated 03/18/2010 12:47 PM

St. Patrick's Day celebrations in Capital Region

Are you feeling especially lucky today? There's nothing like celebrating St. Patrick's Day at a true Irish pub. And that's where we find our Dayana Perez.

03/17/2010 08:16 AM

Playground powered by kids

It's an innovative project that brings school children from across the world together to ensure everyone has clean water and electricity. A company is installing playgrounds that actually harness the energy of kids to do this. A prototype has been built at a school in East Greenbush. That's where our Sabina Kuriakose is this morning.

03/18/2010 08:39 AM