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Assemblyman Vito Lopez to resign Monday

Embattled Assemblyman Vito Lopez will be out of office on Monday.

Updated 6:46 PM

Hundreds attend Armed Forces Day parade

The third Saturday in the month of May is dedicated to our troops. National Armed Forces Day drew quite a crowd in the North Country as the annual parade took over Watertown's Public Square. YNN's Carmella Mataloni was at the parade and shows us how people are supporting our troops.

5:43 PM

Man rescued after falling over cliff

A man is rescued after falling over the edge of a cliff in Sackets Harbor. Officials said Lane Reeder, 24 of Fort Drum, was walking along the edge of a cliff early Saturday morning when he fell over.

11:33 AM

Evans Mills Volunteer Ambulance Department gets a makeover

The Evans Mills Volunteer Ambulance department is getting a makeover, thanks to a $13,000 grant from the Home Depot Foundation.

4:46 PM

Obama talks about economic recovery plan during weekly address

President Obama is laying out a plan to help reignite the nation's economic recovery. The president laid out three points he said he believes will work.

3:44 PM

Orb is the early favorite for Preakness

The race for the triple-crown enters its second turn Saturday afternoon with the 138th running of the Preakness in Baltimore.

3:41 PM

Many have big dreams of hitting the largest Powerball jackpot

$600 million is on the line Saturday night as part of the Powerball jackpot and while the odds may be against you, YNN's Casey Bortnick has more on why some are hoping their ticket will be the one.

1:46 PM

Your Weather Now

Your Weather Now-Northern NY

Watch the latest weather forecast for Watertown and the North Country.

4:29 PM

Lights Camera Jackson on “Star Trek into Darkness”

Director J.J. Abrams is back at the helm in the next chapter of the starship enterprise. Here with his take on “Star Trek into Darkness” is our own Lights Camera Jackson.

12:15 PM

McHugh, Russell honored

Two North Country notables were honored in Albany Friday. Secretary of the Army John McHugh and Assemblywoman Addie Russell were given awards during the University of Albany's annual Alumni Dinner and Awards Ceremony.

Updated 05/17/2013 09:26 PM

Earthquake reported in Canada; felt throughout NY

People across the state are reporting that they felt an earthquake just before 10 a.m. Friday morning. YNN's Dan Russell has more on the earthquake and a similar event back in 2010.

Updated 05/17/2013 02:19 PM

Two injured in crash on Route 11

Police have released more details on a two vehicle crash in the Town of Philadelphia.

Updated 05/17/2013 05:11 PM

Armed Forces Day parade in downtown Watertown Saturday

Electronic signs are up all over downtown Watertown, reminding people that a big chunk of Washington Street will be closed Saturday for the annual Armed Forces Day parade.

05/17/2013 02:49 PM

Geologist: Earthquake may cause damage depending on population density

Geologist Frank Revetta at SUNY Potsdam said depending on the population density of where the epicenter was there could be some major damage.

05/17/2013 01:44 PM

State Office Building in Watertown hosting student art show

The State Office Building in Watertown is once again playing host to some of the best student art the North Country has to offer.

05/17/2013 02:44 PM

SU and Cornell to advance to Lacrosse Final Four

Upstate New York will be well represented in the men's Lacrosse Final Four. Both Syracuse and Cornell are advancing, but in very different ways.

Le Moyne men take aim at championship weekend

One win away from a trip to the NCAA's championship weekend, the Le Moyne men's lacrosse team will try to punch its ticket Saturday at Northeast-10 rival Adelphi.

Herkimer routs Onondaga in Region III tournament

The top-seeded Herkimer County Community College baseball team slugged past No. 4 Onondaga Community College 11-3 on Friday in the opening round of the NJCAA Region III tournament.

Motorcyclist killed in Southport crash

One man was killed in a motorcycle crash Saturday morning in the town of Southport.

7:15 PM

OCC marks 50th commencement

More than 1,300 students graduated from Onondaga Community College Saturday. School officials say many of those students plan to continue their education rather than heading straight to the job market. YNN's Sarah Blazonis stopped by the 50th commencement ceremony. She tells us how the school is helping make that step toward a bachelor's degree an easier one to take.

6:34 PM

Hundreds run for breast cancer cure at New York State Fairgrounds

The New York State Fairgrounds was all about pink and a unified effort to fight breast cancer Saturday.

12:28 PM

New council to help promote healthy eating

To spur healthy eating and a growth in agri-business, dozens of Mohawk Valley residents are working alongside Oneida County, as well as their local Cornell Cooperative Extension, to form the Food Policy Advisory Council.

12:39 PM

Women’s Equality Agenda supporters calling for reform

The Vito Lopez scandal is now starting to spill over into policy debates. Opponents of public campaign finance are bringing up Lopez's planned city council run in their arguments against using taxpayer money to fund campaigns. As Capital Tonight's Nick Reisman explains, supporters of the Women's Equality Agenda are also using the case as a call for reform.

05/17/2013 08:04 PM

Assemblyman Lopez stepping down at end of session

State Assemblyman Vito Lopez announced Friday he intends to resign at the end of this year's legislative session on June 20th. The decision comes just days after a special prosecutor cleared the Brooklyn lawmaker of criminal wrongdoing over accusations he groped female staffers. Zack Fink has more on the announcement and the pressure that came from leaders to have Lopez step down.

Updated 05/17/2013 07:54 PM

Easing the pain of a move on your pets

If you are moving this summer and you are worried about moving your pets, fear not! Lisa Chelenza has a few tips that can help make the move easier for you both in this edition of Pet Pointers.

Fish Tacos

Corn tortilla chip crusted tilapia tacos!

Paleo-friendly dishes may fill "hole" in your diet

Paleo dieters try to eat as a caveman would have. For this edition of Healthy Living, Geoff Redick has more.

Google unveils new music streaming service

It's always big news when Google announces something new, and Wednesday was no exception, as the tech giant unveiled a new music streaming service to go head to head with popular services like Pandora and Spotify. YNN's Adam Balkin filed the following report.

"Star Trek: Into Darkness"

A new Star Trek film, called "Star Trek: Into Darkness," hits movie screens, and director J.J. Abrams has returned at the helm after his recent reboot of the franchise. Neil Rosen filed the following review.

Apps for your day on the water

Many boaters now have a phone or small computer that can provide on the water boating information. Today we’re going to look at a few apps to help prepare you for a day on the water, keep you safe, and have a great time boating.