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Troy man faces animal cruelty charges

A Troy man is facing animal cruelty charges. Police say Kenneth Merritt was seen walking several puppies Friday night with grossly overweight chains around their necks.

Updated 10:58 PM

Scott Murphy to vote for Obama's health care plan

The Democrats get another "yes" for health care reform. Congressman Scott Murphy announced Friday he will vote for the health care bill.

Updated 10:12 PM

Will President Obama's job strategy plan work out?

President Obama says the jobs bill he signed this week is a part of Washington's strategy to get people back to work and turn the economy around, but will it work? Our Britt Godshalk checked in with one of the businesses in our own backyard to see how they think Obama's plan measures up.

Updated 10:06 PM

Northeast Outdoors Show returns

The Northeast Outdoors Show is back in town this weekend. It features more than 100 exhibits on outdoor sports like kayaking, boating, and camping and there are also big prizes for people who go.

Updated 9:55 PM

Price Chopper purse snatcher caught

A Price Chopper purse snatcher is caught. Rotterdam Police say Omar M. White of Schenectady stole a purse from a woman loading groceries into her car at the Altamont Avenue store this past Tuesday.

Updated 9:54 PM

Convicted swindler's girlfriend found guilty

The girlfriend of convicted swindler Aaron Dare has been found guilty on 17 different counts. Albany County District Attorney David Soares says Ana Paula Monteiro of Providence, Rhode Island was found guilty on multiple counts of fraud and tax evasion

Updated 9:52 PM

March Madness ends for the Siena Saints

Even though the Saints fell to the fourth seeded Boilermakers, fans here in the capital region are still proud of their home team. Our Erin Connolly watched the game alongside Siena Fans at the Recovery Sports Bar in Troy.

Updated 9:47 PM

More testimony from school district employees in Raucci trial

Friday was day 14 of the Steven Raucci trial as jurors heard more testimony from Schenectady City School District employees. Our Steve Ference has been following the trial and joins us from outside the Schenectady County Courthouse with the latest developments.

Updated 6:20 PM

Siena fans still proud of their team

Even though the Siena Saints fell to the fourth seeded Purdue Boilermakers in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, fans here in the Capital Region are still proud of their home team. Our Erin Connolly joins us from the Recovery Sports Bar in Troy with more.

Updated 5:33 PM

Levy announces candidacy for governor on Republican line

Suffolk County Executive Steve Levy has announced his campaign for governor. Speaking in Albany on Friday, the lifelong Democrat discussed his decision to switch parties and his plans to challenge Rick Lazio for the Republican nomination for governor. Capital Tonight's Kaitlyn Ross was there for the announcement and has the details.

Updated 4:23 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