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Red Cross helps tornado victims

Monday’s massive tornado in Oklahoma left entire communities in shambles. First responders and families have been working hard to recover all week and during that time, the Red Cross has been there to help. Our Elyse Mickalonis caught up with the Southern Tier chapter to see what they’re doing to lend a hand and offer hope.

Updated 05/24/2013 10:19 PM

Johnson City CVS robbed

Police in Johnson City are investigating a robbery at the CVS on Riverside Drive. They say a man came in and showed a knife, then stole several bottles of oxycontin.

05/24/2013 09:36 PM

Broome County DWI holiday crackdown

Memorial Day weekend brings with it many parties and barbecues. And, of course, alcohol may be a part of those plans. But authorities want to make sure that people aren't getting behind the wheel after the party. As our Melissa Kakareka tells us, law enforcement in Broome County will be cracking down on DWI offenses this weekend.

Updated 05/24/2013 05:35 PM

Second suspect charged in Endicott attack

Police have made a second arrest in connection with a burglary and stabbing of an Endicott couple.

05/24/2013 07:02 PM

Honoring our fallen corrections officers

Some people are making vacation plans for this Memorial Day Weekend, while others are focusing on the holiday's true meaning. YNN's Katie Husband takes us to one ceremony in Elmira that officials hope will encourage everyone to take a few minutes to honor our uniformed men and women.

Updated 05/24/2013 05:27 PM

Ramsaran indicted on murder charge

The Chenango County man accused of killing his wife is officially indicted.

05/24/2013 11:34 AM

New K-9 joins the Chemung County Sheriff’s department

The Chemung County Sheriff's department has a new four-legged member to help out with daily patrols on the job.

05/24/2013 02:02 PM

Your Weather Now

Your Weather Now-Southern Tier

Watch Meteorologist Courtney Furtado's current weather forecast for the Southern Tier.

5:57 AM

Search on Cayuga Lake suspended for afternoon

Seneca County

Rough conditions forced crews to call off their search on Cayuga Lake early Friday afternoon.

Search on Cayuga Lake suspended for afternoon

Updated 05/24/2013 03:39 PM

Ithaca man convicted of vehicular manslaughter

Tompkins County

An Ithaca man convicted of vehicular manslaughter could avoid jail time for a deadly drunk driving crash.

05/24/2013 06:06 PM

Area churches help Oklahoma tornado victims

New York

Although we're more than a thousand miles away from Moore, Oklahoma, area churches are working together to help victims of Monday's tornado. They're raising money and plan to travel there to aid in the relief efforts. Our Iris St. Meran visited one of the churches and as she tells us, members have taken similar journeys to help others.

Updated 05/23/2013 10:11 PM

New Berlin woman charged with cruelty to animals

New Berlin

A Chenango County woman was arrested on animal cruelty charges.

05/24/2013 12:10 PM

Troop C honors fallen officers

Binghamton

With the holiday approaching, many people are taking time to remember those who have lost their lives keeping the community safe. That includes Troop C of the New York State Police in Sidney. Our Melissa Kakareka has more from their annual Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony.

Updated 05/23/2013 06:40 PM

Preparing the park for Memorial Day and summer visitors

Watkins Glen

With the ever increasing cost of travel, state parks make for a great Memorial Day weekend destination. And that's no surprise to the folks responsible for making the parks look their best. Our Katie Husband takes us to Watkins Glen State Park to see how they're getting ready.

Updated 05/23/2013 05:52 PM

Boy Scouts to accept openly gay members

The Boy Scouts of America have approved a plan to accept openly gay Scout members, but a ban on gay adult leaders still stands.

Updated 05/24/2013 10:07 AM

Orange women fall to Maryland, three other CNY teams play this weekend

Kayla Treanor scored four goals and added two assists but it wasn't enough to push the Orange past Maryland in the national semifinals in a 11-10 loss. The Terrapins scored the game winner with 2:51 left in the game.

Sea Dogs' quick start dooms B-Mets

Portland spoils homestand opener with win over Binghamton 10-9. Game 2 is Saturday at 7:05.

Rangers win in overtime of Game 4 to keep season alive

Down and nearly out, the Blue Shirts kept their season alive Thursday night when Chris Kreider poked a Rick Nash pass past Bruins goalie Tuukka Rask seven minutes into overtime to beat Boston 4-3 in Game 4 of their Eastern Conference Semifinal matchup at Madison Square Garden.

Man assaulted Thursday night dies from his injuries

The Syracuse Police Department is investigating a brutal attack on the city's Southside that left one man dead.

Updated 05/24/2013 08:55 PM

Three killed in Ephratah plane crash

Three people were killed after a plane crash in Fulton County. Witnesses say they saw the plane come apart in mid air. As Matt Hunter reports, the plane was an Angel Flight, which helps the families of those seeking medical treatment travel to the hospital.

Updated 05/24/2013 10:55 PM

New look to the race for Congress

A new job for Ann Marie Buerkle could change the outlook for the race for Congress in the 24th District in 2014. Buerkle has been nominated to fill a republican seat on the Federal Consumer Protection Board. If approved by the Senate, her term would run through 2018. The move was read as a decision by Buerkle to step away from yet another run for Congress, although she says a candidacy is still an option. YNN's Bill Carey says the nomination has stirred more discussion of the race ahead.

Updated 05/24/2013 09:02 PM

City to add more hydrants due to lack of water pressure

More fire hydrants are coming to one section of Syracuse. This comes after complaints and concern from some firefighters about water pressure at a fire on Clairmonte Avenue Sunday. The city is planning to spend $40,000 on upgrades so far. But as Iris St. Meran explains, some don't believe that will solve the problem for the city's aging infrastructure.

Updated 05/24/2013 09:09 PM

Jury finds Mark Scheidelman guilty of sexually abusing child

The Trenton Town Supervisor has been found guilty of sex abuse. Mark Scheidelman was convicted Friday of inappropriately touching a boy who was staying at his house last fall.

Updated 05/24/2013 05:11 PM

Syracuse standoff suspect back in Pennsylvania facing homicide charges

The suspect in a standoff in Syracuse earlier this week is back in Pennsylvania facing homicide charges.

05/24/2013 10:31 PM

Farmers agree to Army buffer program

Training on Fort Drum is key for both the mission and soldier safety, but doing so without causing noise problems for the community is hard. So the Army has a program to create a permanent buffer zone around Fort Drum's fences. As our Brian Dwyer reports, both Drum and one land owner nearby say this program is a win-win. The Army now needs more land owners to feel the same way.

05/24/2013 05:25 PM

Mattydale community holds bone marrow drive

Bone marrow transplants are tough to come by, but the Mattydale community is hoping to find a match for a woman diagnosed with Leukemia earlier this year.

Updated 05/24/2013 09:05 PM

Dream Act supporters working to get it passed this year

Dream Act supports are focusing their attention on the Senate now that the Assembly passed the bill. But with the legislature still trying to get back to normal after all the scandals, getting anything done looks difficult. And it may come down to whether Governor Andrew Cuomo decides to get involved. Zack Fink reports.

Governor proposing new tax free zones

Governor Andrew Cuomo unveiled a new economic development proposal aimed at harnessing the power of the SUNY system. Capital Tonight's Nick Reisman reports.

Central New York man lives his dream of running an animal park

If you are an animal lover you may have fantasized about working in or owning a rescue or a petting zoo. While it sounds like fun, the reality is quite different. For this edition of Pet Pointers, YNN’s Lisa Chelenza met with a very busy man living his dream of running an animal park.

High school students' winning app tackles class attendance issues

Some Manhattan school girls are making their city proud by creating an innovative mobile app as part of their triumph in a worldwide competition. YNN's Technology reporter Adam Balkin filed the following report.

Review: "Before Midnight"

Julie Delpy and Ethan Hawke reprise their roles as Celine and Jesse in "Before Midnight," the third installment of their trilogy about longtime lovers. Entertainment Weekly's Owen Gleiberman filed the following report.

Emergency room services changing to meet needs of baby boomers

Some hospitals are now tailoring their emergency room services for the large population of aging baby boomers. For this edition of Healthy Living, YNN’s Geoff Redick met with emergency room professionals at Highland Hospital.

Etsy turns small-scale crafts into big-time business

From personalized yarn bowls to hand-painted wedding toppers, the online marketplace Etsy is offering thousands of products made by artists who are now full-time entrepreneurs. YNN's Tara Lynn Wagner filed the following report.

Be cautious of a malware scam

This week, Computing Columnist Nancy Roberts tells us about an interesting phone call she received that was a scam in the works.

"Nike FuelBand" and "Jawbone UP" apps

YNN highlights the coolest and newest apps for your cellphone or mobile device in the twice-weekly segment "App Wrap." Adam Balkin filed the following report.

Falling can lead to brain injuries

According up to the CDC, nearly 75 percent of people over the age of who fall have injuries serious enough to put them at risk for early death.

Majority of school districts pass budgets

It's official. New York State voters approved 95.5 percent of their school district budgets.

Memorial Day Weekend Getaways

Memorial Day Weekend Getaways should begin where Decoration Day really began! In Waterloo, New York!

Exercises for those who need to stay seated

Whether you've been injured or if you have arthritis, sometimes walking around and doing exercises with your lower body can be difficult. In today’s Tone Up, Marcie Fraser demonstrates a little exercise for the person who is either in a wheelchair or can't walk.

"Before Midnight"

It started 18 years ago with the movie Before Sunrise, when a young couple, Jesse and Celine, played by Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy, first meet on a train and spend a magical night together in Vienna. Nine years later brought us Before Sunset where they reunite in Paris. Now comes Before Midnight, once again directed by Richard Linklater, where this couple, vacationing in Greece, have been partners for many years and have children together.

Bacon wrapped sea scallops with sautéed vegetables, a lemon, tarragon and Dijon mustard vinaigrette

For this edition of Cooking at Home, YNN's Dan Eaton makes colorful and tasty bacon wrapped sea scallops with sautéed vegetables, a lemon, tarragon and Dijon mustard vinaigrette!

Chunky Onion and Zucchini Marinara with Eggs and Toasted Italian Bread

Rustic, inexpensive and delicious!

Memorial Day grilling ideas

Memorial Day is a very special holiday, one that honors the commitment and sacrifice of so many who gave their lives for the hope of freedom and liberty for all.

Jersey Shore reopens in time for Memorial Day

After Superstorm Sandy wiped out the Belmar boardwalk along the Jersey Shore, it's back up and running in time for Memorial Day. The popular attraction was destroyed back in October, and construction of the new boardwalk started in January.

Obama addresses American drone program

President Obama addressed the many controversies surrounding the American drone program Thursday. The address comes just a day after the administration acknowledged for the first time that four American citizens have been killed by drones in Pakistan and Yemen since 2009.

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