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Governor Cuomo: Raising minimum wage is impossible in 2012

New York

Governor Cuomo says it's impossible to raise the minimum wage this year. He blames legislative politics for the impasse, but advocates for the poor say they would like to see him force an administrative change.

Governor Cuomo: Raising minimum wage is impossible in 2012

7:56 AM

Bus rolls over on Interstate 81

Jefferson County

It was a scary ride home for students on a South Jefferson school bus Monday afternoon. A speeding car rear-ended their bus on Interstate 81, causing the bus to roll over on the side of the highway.

Updated 05/21/2012 07:25 PM

Residents glad public transit is back

St. Lawrence County

St. Lawrence County residents now have a cheap and easy way to travel from town to town without a personal vehicle. The new bus transportation system has officially opened up to the public. It's been five months since residents have had a public transit system in the area and our Cara Thomas says residents are glad to have it back.

Updated 05/21/2012 07:11 PM

Students push for legislation to keep classrooms cool

Capital District

The closer we get to summer, the more students are feeling the heat as temperatures rise in classrooms across the state. But as our Lori Chung reports, there's now a bill to hold schools accountable for keeping students cool.

Students push for legislation to keep classrooms cool

05/21/2012 06:19 PM

Raising bullying awareness

Watertown

It's an issue that extends beyond the classroom as students throughout the country fight against bullying. It's a fight students in Watertown tackled head-on Monday. Our Amanda Kelley has more on the efforts of hundreds to combat an issue that's putting students to the test nationwide.

Updated 05/21/2012 07:14 PM

Fire damages Evans Mills home

Fire damaged a home in the Village of Evans Mills. It happened on County Route 46.

Updated 05/21/2012 08:54 PM

Click It or Ticket campaign begins

Research shows that fewer people buckle up at night, when the risk of being in a fatal crash is at the highest. That's according to State Police, who are ready to launch their latest Click It or Ticket campaign. Our Brad Vivacqua reports.

05/21/2012 07:02 AM

New Yorkers react to Lockerbie bombers death

Almost 24 years after Pan Am Flight 103 went down over Lockerbie, Scotland killing 270 people, including 40 Central New Yorkers the man convicted for the bombing dies. The son of Abdel Baset al-Megrahi confirmed that his father has passed away this weekend. YNN's Erin Clarke has the story.

05/20/2012 08:16 PM

Healthcare company to analyze effects of hydrofracking

A Pennsylvania healthcare company believes it could settle the debate over the health effects that could possibly come from hydrofracking.

05/21/2012 10:39 AM

Lundberg survey: Gas prices continue to fall

Gas prices fell to a three-month low, according to the latest Lundberg survey. The bi-weekly survey of gas stations across the country found an average price of $3.78 a gallon.

05/21/2012 08:34 AM

Thousand Island dressing drawing national attention

Thousand Island salad dressing can be found on store shelves across the country, but its origins have roots right here in the 1000 Islands region. Our Amanda Kelley tells us about the big attention that's been brought to the area recently.

05/20/2012 02:10 PM

Report: Lockerbie bomber has died

The man convicted of the 1988 Bombing of Pan Am Flight 103, and then released, is dead.
And already, New York lawmakers are reacting to al-Megrahi's passing. YNN's Bree Driscoll is in Manhattan with more.

05/20/2012 02:56 PM

Parade celebrates Armed Forces

The annual Armed Forces Day parade marched down Washington featuring everything from marching bands and community organizations and many Fort Drum Soldiers.

05/19/2012 05:25 PM

Fort Drum hosts Special Olympics Day

It's been almost ten years since Special Olympics Day has been held on Fort Drum and the soldiers couldn't wait to volunteer.

Updated 05/18/2012 08:55 PM

Lowville man killed in motorcycle crash

A Lowville man was killed in a motorcycle crash in the Town of Boonville. According to Oneida County Sheriff's Deputies, alcohol and speed were factors in the crash.

6:41 AM

Man seriously injured in pit bull attack

A Syracuse man is in serious condition after being attacked by a pit bull. Police said the 65-year-old man was visiting a home when he was bit by the dog on the arm and both legs.

7:11 AM

New details released in deadly Triangle fire

Investigators have confirmed what many in the Broome County community of Triangle already suspected: The two bodies found inside a burned out home are that of a three-year-old child and her father. And the details surrounding their deaths are equally disturbing. Our Elyse Mickalonis has more.

Updated 05/21/2012 07:53 PM

Officials discuss domestic violence awareness after fatal fire

Authorities say there was no history of violence with the Oney family. But domestic violence advocates are taking this opportunity to raise awareness about situations like this one and what can be done to prevent them in the future. Our Melissa Kakareka tells us what officials hope the public can learn from the incident.

Updated 05/21/2012 07:45 PM

C-NS senior Stewart named to U18 national team

C-NS Senior Breanna Stewart was named to the U18 national team. This is the fifth time in four years Stewart will be representing the USA in basketball.

Boeheim preps for another Olympic run

On the same day Mike Hopkins was named co-coach of the USA select team, USA assistant Jim Boeheim hinted this may be his last Olympics.

Chiefs take down Mudhens, 3-1

The Chiefs take down Toledo, 3-1 in game-3 of a 4-game road series. The Chiefs close out the series Sunday at 10:30am.

Governor calls for disability oversight

Governor Cuomo says he wants improvements to the care of people at state-run disability facilities. But some say they're worried a bill that would create new oversight for the facilities may be defeated in the state legislature and they're calling for changes to make sure it passes. YNN's Zach Fink has more.

05/21/2012 09:24 PM

Christian voters debate same-sex marriage

It's been nearly two weeks since President Obama announced his support for same-sex marriage and people are still talking about the implications, especially among Christian voters, a community polarized by the issue. With nearly 80 percent of Americans identifying as Christians, our Washington, D.C. bureau reporter Erin Billups takes a look at the differences in philosophical beliefs that may dictate how they may vote this November.