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New East Gym Facility at Binghamton University

Vestal

The East Gym Facility at Binghamton University has been closed for renovation since May of 2010. University officials are ready to unveil the new gym to the public this weekend. Our Melissa Kakareka got a sneak peak at the facility on Friday and tells us what changes were made during the renovation.

New East Gym Facility at Binghamton University

Updated 7:20 PM

Inconsistent testimony in Marland Brooks trial

Corning

Confusing and contradictory testimony fueled a heated courtroom in the murder trial of an Elmira man. Marland Brooks, 39, is accused of stabbing Clark Van Etten to death in his Corning apartment last June. Brooks' girlfriend resumed her testimony in Steuben County Court Friday. Our Lara Greenberg has more.

Updated 6:19 PM

DOT downsizing sparks local concern

Broome County

A planned downscaling of the State Department of Transportation is causing some concern in Binghamton.

4:13 PM

New candidates in Owego elections

Owego

The field of candidates is growing for the upcoming elections in the Village of Owego.

Updated 3:55 PM

Cortland supports governor's proposal to expand DNA databank

Cortland

The latest support for a proposal to expand New York's DNA databank is coming from Cortland. The mayor and police chief, joined by state officials Friday, explained how DNA evidence recently helped solve a burglary and stabbing in the city. Kat De Maria has more.

Updated 6:26 PM

Cats survive flood and still recovering

Broome County

Not many happy stories came out of last year's flooding in the Southern Tier. People lost homes, cars and pets. But our Elyse Mickalonis found three special animals who have a story worth telling.

Updated 01/26/2012 10:28 PM

Centenarians inspire a trip back in time

Binghamton

It's not easy making it to a hundred years old, but six residents at Binghamton's Good Shepherd Fairview Home have accomplished that feat. At a party Thursday in their honor, our Chris Whalen sat down with them to get a taste of what life was like way back when.

Updated 01/26/2012 11:17 PM

Marland Brooks' girlfriend testifies against him

Steuben County

It was an emotional first day of testimony in the murder trial for Marland Brooks. Brooks is accused of stabbing Clark Van Etten to death in his Corning apartment last June.

Updated 01/26/2012 07:27 PM

GOP candidates lash out over housing crisis

"Repulsive," "offensive" and "inexcusable" are just some of the adjectives Republican presidential hopefuls hurled at one another Thursday during the final debate before Tuesday's Florida primary. Michael Herzenberg reports.

9:14 AM

Cuomo representative speaks with Sidney residents

Sidney

A Representative of the Cuomo Administration visited the Village of Sidney Thursday to cover topics from the governor's recent budget address.

Updated 01/26/2012 09:47 PM

Free parking to be offered at March Home and Garden Show

Binghamton

Going to the 2012 Home and Garden Show in March? If you are, you won't have to pay to park.

01/26/2012 03:17 PM

BU women looking on bright side despite loss

As tough as Wednesday's 37-36 loss to UAlbany was, the Binghamton women's basketball team is looking at the positives of nearly knocking off the America East's second-place team.

Cornell men's hockey not thinking about unbeaten streak

The Cornell men's ice hockey team currently has the longest unbeaten streak in all of Division I with four wins and three ties, but the Big Red says it is only focused on its home-and-home series with regional rival Colgate this weekend.

Boeheim comments on new uniform; source says Mookie could return next season

Jim Boeheim says he likes the much-maligned new alternate uniform his Syracuse team will wear in an upcoming game, but of more interest Thursday was a source revealing that backup sharpshooter Mookie Jones could return to the program next season if he settles an off-court issue with the university.

Reviewing new district lines

Once a decade, state lawmakers have the job of redrawing boundary lines for Assembly, State Senate and congressional districts to reflect changes found in the latest census. Lawmakers have made their first pass at new state legislative lines. YNN's Bill Carey says two Syracuse area state senators say they're still reviewing the task force recommendations.

5:13 PM

Syracuse paving the way in veteran housing

Imagine fighting for your country and then returning to civilian life without a home. That's the reality many veterans face. As YNN's Erin Clarke tells us, Syracuse is pioneering efforts to make sure former servicemen and women have a place to live

Updated 7:45 PM

No snow means no customers for many Oswego County businesses

Hundreds of businesses in Oswego County rely on snow-based activities like snowmobiling and cross-country skiing to stay afloat and all this mild weather means those businesses are paying dearly. Our Candace Hopkins has more on the struggles local business owners face in a snowless winter.

Updated 6:57 PM

Legislature to vote next month on stadium lease

There has been no decision yet on the Alliance Bank lease agreement between Onondaga County and the Syracuse Chiefs, but the full legislature is expected to vote at their next meeting in February.

2:08 PM

St. Lawrence County Director of Emergency Services resigns

The Director of Emergency Services for St. Lawrence County has handed in his letter of resignation, but it may not have been entirely his decision.

6:06 PM

Marshall Jackson found guilty in murder trial

It took an Oneida County jury just minutes to find Marshall Jackson guilty of second degree murder in the death of Anthony Garner.

Updated 3:45 PM

Woman killed in early morning house fire

Syracuse Police have identified the woman killed in an early morning house fire Friday on the city's north side.

Updated 4:22 PM

Congressman Owens upset with BRAC announcement

Some members of Congress say they were never told the BRAC process would be a part of the Pentagon's plan to cut spending and they're not happy about it.

Updated 6:15 PM

State of Education: National School Choice Week

Kingston Catholic School is participating in National School Choice Week. The mission is to empower parents to select what they feel is the best school for their children. Vince Gallagher reports.

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Healthy Living: Sodium in your diet

When you have heart disease, chances are doctors will advise that you watch your cholesterol. In addition to cholesterol, sodium may be a concern. Marcie Fraser has more.

App Wrap: "IntoNow," "MadPad"

YNN highlights the coolest and newest apps for your cell phone or mobile device in the twice-weekly segment “App Wrap.” YNN’s Adam Balkin filed the following report.

Money Matters: Peer-to-peer lending can help investors' accounts grow

Money tends to not grow in savings accounts nowadays, and some people might earn more by lending it out online. YNN's Tara Lynn Wagner filed the following report.

Weekend Buzz

Take a look at what’s happening around the area this weekend.

The Car Coach: Windshield Safety

You may not realize that the windshield is your vehicle’s second most important safety device after the seatbelt. Lauren Fix, the Car Coach, teaches you more about how to properly maintain or replace your windshield.

Tone Up: A twist on crunches

If you’re trying to work on your abdominal muscles, you’re probably familiar with crunches. In today’s Tone Up, Marcie Fraser demonstrates how to use an exercise ball to mix it up a bit.

Getaway Guy: Water Park Getaways

Water parks in the middle of winter?! Yes! Indoor water parks are the rage in our area when it's cold outside. There are some good ones including a new one!

Garden Journeys: Evergreen trees

One issue with planting evergreen trees is that they can get too big for the space in which they are planted. At this time of year, with all the deciduous trees having lost their leaves, it’s easy to see just how big evergreen trees can get. Terry Ettinger talks about the problem in this edition of Garden Journeys.

Child Wellness: Salt

What parent doesn't want their kid to be healthy? What your children are eating now can impact their adult lives. Marcie Fraser reports.

Healthy Living: Nutritious snacks make for a healthy habit

Healthy snacking may actually be the key to preventing overeating, one expert says. YNN's Kafi Drexel filed the following report.

Pet Pointers: Bad bird behaviors

Many parrots are surrendered due to behavior issues. In this edition of Pet Pointers, Lisa Chelenza looks at a few of the most common bad bird behaviors and how one rescuer helps curb them to help make the birds in her care more adoptable.

Recipe: Oven Roasted German Potato Salad

Roasting vegetables always helps to bring out their flavor!

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Recipe: </em></span>Oven Roasted German Potato Salad

Recipe: Blueberry Sour Cream Coffee Cake with Cinnamon Streusel

Perfect! All you need is a cup of coffee!

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Recipe: </em></span>Blueberry Sour Cream Coffee Cake with Cinnamon Streusel

Recipe: French Toast with Cranberry Orange Maple Syrup and Toasted Pecans

Real maple syrup with a orange cranberry twist!

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Recipe: </em></span>French Toast with Cranberry Orange Maple Syrup and Toasted Pecans

Judge sets June primary date

New York State will hold its primary elections in June. That's according to a ruling by a federal judge. Nick Reisman joins us from the Capitol Newsroom with more.

YNN-Marist poll: New Yorkers feeling better about economy

Federal job numbers are expected to be released Friday. Indicators suggest we'll see better numbers showing the economy may be turning around. It's the same way a majority of New Yorkers are feeling according to our new exclusive YNN/Marist poll. Our Bobby Cuza reports.

Federal prosecutors seek new Bruno indictment

Joe Bruno is making headlines once again as federal prosecutors look for another indictment against the former Senate Majority Leader. Our Erin Connolly spoke to a legal analyst about this latest move.

New ROAM database to protect military

Attorney General Eric Schneiderman and federal officials have announced the development of a new database to combat consumer financial frauds directed at military members, veterans or their families.

Academy Award nominees announced

When the nominations for the 84th annual Academy Awards were announced Tuesday morning in Hollywood, it was "Hugo," Martin Scorcese's love letter to filmmaking that came out on top, receiving 11 nominations. Close on its heels with 10 nods was “The Artist.” YNN film critic Neil Rosen has more.

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