http://capitalnews9.com Top 15 Stories en-us http://capitalnews9.com/default.aspx?ArID=499309 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. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 21:09:00 EST http://capitalnews9.com/default.aspx?ArID=499301 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. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 20:30:00 EST http://capitalnews9.com/default.aspx?ArID=499242 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. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 08:15:00 EST http://capitalnews9.com/default.aspx?ArID=499312 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. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 21:22:00 EST http://capitalnews9.com/default.aspx?ArID=499266 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. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:00:00 EST http://capitalnews9.com/default.aspx?ArID=499275 Saratoga Springs police said they have located the vehicle believed to be involved in a fatal hit and run. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:48:00 EST http://capitalnews9.com/default.aspx?ArID=499254 Authorities are investigating the death of a woman who was found unresponsive in jail just hours after being arrested. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:39:00 EST http://capitalnews9.com/default.aspx?ArID=499271 It's a chance to taste some wine and enjoy some entertainment while helping to raise money for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation of Northeastern New York. The annual Saratoga Sip is this weekend, and joining us to talk more about it is Nicole Spath, the special events director of the foundation. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 15:33:00 EST http://capitalnews9.com/default.aspx?ArID=499197 Police are investigating a deadly hit and run in the Spa City. Erin Vannella joined us from Saratoga Springs with details. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 18:17:00 EST http://capitalnews9.com/default.aspx?ArID=499124 Toyota company investigators get their first look at a Prius that allegedly took off on its own in Westchester County last week, crashing into a brick wall. But as our Curtis Schick reports, their examination has raised more questions without finding concrete answers about the crash. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 20:55:00 EST http://capitalnews9.com/default.aspx?ArID=499245 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. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 09:46:00 EST http://capitalnews9.com/default.aspx?ArID=499299 The Democrats get another "yes" for health care reform. Congressman Scott Murphy announced Friday he will vote for the health care bill. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 20:18:00 EST http://capitalnews9.com/default.aspx?ArID=499273 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. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:28:00 EST http://capitalnews9.com/default.aspx?ArID=499170 The number of newly laid-off workers requesting jobless benefits fell slightly last week for the third straight week. But initial claims remain above levels that would signal net job gains. Thu, 18 Mar 2010 13:50:00 EST