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ESPN releases full Laurie Fine-Bobby Davis phone conversation

ESPN released a 47 minute audio tape recording that is the crux of Laurie Fine's lawsuit against the sports station. Laurie Fine is the wife of fired assistant SU men’s basketball coach Bernie Fine. She says that ESPN and two of its employees defamed her by broadcasting excerpts of the audio tape. Her lawyers say those excerpts were of statements taken out of context and claims ESPN doctored the tape. Our Erin Clarke has more.

ESPN releases full Laurie Fine-Bobby Davis phone conversation

Updated 10:40 PM

St. Lawrence County

Senator Ritchie secures grant to combat Eurasian Milfoil on Black Lake

As fishermen prepare to launch their boat into the cool waters of St. Lawrence County’s Black Lake, one thing they don’t want to deal with is Eurasian Milfoil.

Senator Ritchie secures grant to combat Eurasian Milfoil on Black Lake

9:51 PM

Ogdensburg

Progress made on footbridge revitalization project

Progress is being made in the revitalization of downtown Ogdensburg's riverfront footbridge.

Progress made on footbridge revitalization project

Updated 9:37 PM

North Country/Tri-Lakes

Democrat Amy Tresidder kicks off campaign challenging State Senator Patty Ritchie

State Senator Patty Ritchie has been representing the 48th district since 2011 after ousting Democrat Darrel Aubertine, but now an Oswego County legislator is looking to turn that seat blue once again. Our Candace Hopkins has more on Amy Tresidder's campaign kick-off.

Democrat Amy Tresidder kicks off campaign challenging State Senator Patty Ritchie

Updated 9:13 PM

Ogdensburg

New marina opens in Ogdensburg

For about six years, boaters didn't have a place to fill their tanks in Ogdensburg. But that problem is resolved now that the new Hosmer's marina gas pump is open for service. Our Cara Thomas was in Ogdensburg and has more on Bill Hosmer's future plans for the marina.

New marina opens in Ogdensburg

Updated 5:15 PM

New York

Energy servicer settles

A Brooklyn based energy service company has agreed to pay refunds to 2,700 consumers who may have signed up for electricity and natural gas service expecting savings. YNN's Bill Carey says the Attorney General says aggressive sales tactics left many consumers confused and facing bills that did not go down, but went up.

Energy servicer settles

Updated 5:13 PM

Lewis County

Sixth annual mental health walk held in Lewis County

Lewis County community members walked together Wednesday, raising awareness for mental health.

Sixth annual mental health walk held in Lewis County

05/16/2012 08:31 PM

Potsdam

Students wear biodegradable caps and gowns to commencement

SUNY Potsdam is taking its sustainability initiative to a whole new level. The college is ranked as one of the most environmentally sustainable colleges in the country and has incorporated it in all parts of life on campus, including the commencement ceremonies. As our Cara Thomas tells us, students will be wearing biodegradable caps and gowns.

Students wear biodegradable caps and gowns to commencement

Updated 05/16/2012 05:56 PM

Sackets Harbor

Volkssport Association walks Sackets Harbor

A lot of people enjoy walking around the Village of Sackets Harbor, but a special group arrived Wednesday just to be able to take this walk.

Volkssport Association walks Sackets Harbor

05/16/2012 04:12 PM

Central New York

Protecting vulnerable New Yorkers

Governor Cuomo is calling for a new program to safeguard those he calls vulnerable New Yorkers. In 2011, there were more than 10,000 claims of abuse against those with special needs or disabled who are receiving services from state funded programs. The Justice Center, proposed by Cuomo would set new standards for care and put in place a mechanism to discipline those who violate the new rules. YNN's Bill Carey says the Governor took to the road in Syracuse to press for quick legislative approval.

Protecting vulnerable New Yorkers

05/16/2012 03:54 PM

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