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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.

Etsy turns small-scale crafts into big-time business

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.

Be cautious of a malware scam

"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.

"Nike FuelBand" and "Jawbone UP" apps

Majority of school districts pass budgets

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

Majority of school districts pass budgets

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.

Memorial Day grilling ideas

Apps with a blast from the past

In this edition of App Wrap, YNN’s Adam Balkin features a couple of blasts from the past in the form of apps, especially if you count yourself among the Gen-X crowd or so.

Apps with a blast from the past

"Running with Friends" and "OLO Game"

Adam Balkin reviews apps Running with Friends and OLO Game

"Running with Friends" and "OLO Game"

Interactive storytelling apps for kids

There are a seemingly endless amount of apps for kids to read stories, in an interactive way on mobile devices. But recently, there's been a bit of an explosion in apps that allows kids to create their own stories that can then be read back to them. For this edition of App Wrap, YNN’s Adam Balkin tells us about two interactive storytelling apps for kids.

Interactive storytelling apps for kids

BU Talks STEM Outreach with Kopernik

A local college is looking to join an observatory to get students excited about science, technology, engineering and math. As our Elyse Mickalonis explains, leaders hope the pairing of a fun environment and role models will help with that.

BU Talks STEM Outreach with Kopernik

Students visit Welch Allyn

Some local students got a behind the scenes look at Welch Allyn in Skaneateles Falls Friday. It was part of a week-long Onondaga Community College camp designed to interest kids in science, technology engineering and math.

Students visit Welch Allyn

Lockheed Martin hosts summer science camp

The Boy Scouts of America teamed up with Lockheed Martin for a week-long science and technology camp.

Lockheed Martin hosts summer science camp

Computing Columnist: Network Surprises

I made a discovery today. Actually, a couple of discoveries. I started out with the notion that I was going to get all my various computers and devices organized and shared on my home network, so that no matter where I was, or what I was doing, I would be able to access files and information.

Computing Columnist: Network Surprises

Computing Columnist: The latest internet cat thing

Computing Columnist Nancy Roberts tells us about the internet's obsession with cats.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Computing Columnist: </em></span>The latest internet cat thing

Computing Columnist: The Birchbox at Hollywood and Vine

This week, Computing Columnist Nancy Roberts tells us more about Vine and Birchbox.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Computing Columnist:</em></span> The Birchbox at Hollywood and Vine

"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.

"Before Midnight"

"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.

"Star Trek: Into Darkness"

Movie Interview: "The Great Gatsby"

Actor Leonardo DiCaprio and director Baz Luhrmann sit down with Neil Rosen to talk about the latest big screen adaptation of the literary classic "The Great Gatsby."

Movie Interview: "The Great Gatsby"

Finger Lakes farm has over 100 varieties of apple trees

Elderberry Pond, a USDA certified organic farm with over 100 varieties of apple trees, sits in the Finger Lakes region. The farm’s general manager Lou Lego said that they have a very large variety of crops to not only meet with the demands of the customers at their restaurant but also so that insects can live in their own habitats. For this edition of Garden Journeys, Terry Ettinger has more from the farm.

Finger Lakes farm has over 100 varieties of apple trees

A plant that looks likes purple dead nettle

For this edition of Garden Journeys, Terry Ettinger shows us two similar-looking plants: henbit and purple dead nettle. Then, he shares with us the similarities and differences of the two plants.

A plant that looks likes purple dead nettle

Purple dead nettle

In this edition of Garden Journeys, Terry Ettinger tells us about a weed that many will be seeing this spring: Purple dead nettle

Purple dead nettle

New York farmers send plastic to be turned into diesel fuel

Farmers in Madison County dairy feeding operations had a problem disposing used plastic until they partnered with a company in Niagara Falls to turn it into diesel fuel. For this edition of Going Green, Terry Ettinger has more.

New York farmers send plastic to be turned into diesel fuel

Becoming energy independent for a greener home

For this edition of Going Green, Terry Ettinger discusses the process of making your home net zero.

Becoming energy independent for a greener home

Going Green: Harvesting a forest

For this edition of Going Green, Terry Ettinger talks to some professionals at Fort Drum about forest harvesting.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Going Green: </em></span> Harvesting a forest

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.

Lights Camera Jackson on “Star Trek into Darkness”

Lights Camera Jackson on Baz Luhrmann's remake of "The Great Gatsby"

Director Baz Luhrmann brings the F. Scott Fitzgerald classic "The Great Gatsby" to the big screen. Here with his take is our own Lights Camera Jackson.

Lights Camera Jackson on Baz Luhrmann's remake of "The Great Gatsby"

Lights Camera Jackson: "Iron Man 3"

Let the summer blockbuster season begin. "Iron Man 3" opens this weekend. Here with a preview is our own Lights Camera Jackson.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Lights Camera Jackson: </em></span> "Iron Man 3"

Retirement saving harder with companies eliminating 401ks

Saving for retirement might be a little harder since some companies are doing away with a popular benefit. For this edition of Money Matters, YNN's Tara Lynn Wagner filed the following report.

Retirement saving harder with companies eliminating 401ks

Credit card points can help consumers cash in on trips

If you play your credit cards right, the sky could be the limit in terms of frequent flyer miles. Tara Lynn Wagner filed the following report.

Credit card points can help consumers cash in on trips

Proper student loan debt management can turn into an asset

If you are one of the millions of American burdened by student loan debt, there are ways to turn that IOU into an asset. Tara Lynn Wagner filed the following report.

Proper student loan debt management can turn into an asset

Keeping your pet comfortable and safe during road trips

A summer road trip just wouldn’t be complete without your family pet. In this edition of Pet Pointers, Lisa Chelenza has some tips for keeping your pet comfortable and safe.

Keeping your pet comfortable and safe during road trips

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.

Easing the pain of a move on your pets

Obesity is growing problem for American cats

It may come as no surprise that obesity is a growing problem for American cats, and we may even be contributing to this problem without realizing it. Lisa Chelenza has more in this edition of Pet Pointers.

Obesity is growing problem for American cats

Play resumes in Turning Stone Resort Championship

The pros are out on the links as the first round of the Turning Stone Resort Championship is now underway. Local favorite Notah Begay III teed off at the Atunyote golf course earlier this morning. The weather caused play to be suspended for a few hours earlier this morning as thunderstorms moved across the area.

Play resumes in Turning Stone Resort Championship

Jets training camp gets underway

Year two of Jets training camp is underway on the SUNY Cortland campus. The team hit the field Monday morning for a practice that was off limits to the public. The afternoon session however will be open and free to anyone who wants to attend. ONLINE EXTRA: View a photo gallery from Jets training camp inside of this story.

Jets training camp gets underway

Harborfest fireworks lit up Oswego sky

Fireworks lit up the sky over Oswego to cap off day three of Harborfest.
ONLINE EXTRA: Harborfest fireworks show.

Harborfest fireworks lit up Oswego sky

Students win competition on history of Russia

Meet Margarette Keesee and William Heatley, winners of the 2013 Albany-Russian Olympiad Contest, a student competition on the history of Russia.

Students win competition on history of Russia

State of Education: Bethel Woods hosts 1960s workshop

The Bethel Woods Center for the Arts is home of the original Woodstock Music Festival. These days they also focus on education. In fact, there's a workshop specifically for teachers which explores the social mind of the 1960s.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>State of Education: </em></span>Bethel Woods hosts 1960s workshop

State of Education: Regents board member visits schools

Meet Dr. James Dawson, a member of the New York State Board of Regents. Dawson has a hundred schools districts in his area, and over the years he's managed to visit every one of the nearly 250 buildings. His reason is simple: to keep in touch on what's happening in today's classroom.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>State of Education: </em></span>Regents board member visits schools

Top Israeli science and technology students show off innovations in NYC

Some top students from Israel recently showed off their cutting edge innovations, and how they developed such sophisticated devices could be important to America as well. For this edition of Tech Beat, YNN's Adam Balkin filed the following report.

Top Israeli science and technology students show off innovations in NYC

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.

Google unveils new music streaming service

Atomic innovation hits the (super) small screen

The technology behind making the world's smallest movie could soon be used to make even more groundbreaking discoveries. Adam Balkin filed the following report.

Atomic innovation hits the (super) small screen

Travel With Val: Skiing program in Maine provides winter fun to people of all abilities

A skiing program in Maine has adapted to the needs of skiers of all abilities for more than three decades. Valarie D'Elia filed the following report.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Travel With Val: </em></span>Skiing program in Maine provides winter fun to people of all abilities

Getawy Guy: Bird Kingdom Getaway

Are you ready for a tropical adventure for the whole family? You won't have to go far even at this time of year!

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Getawy Guy:</em></span> Bird Kingdom Getaway

Travel with Val: Liverpool readily caters to biggest Beatles fans

Beatlemania seems to be enjoying a revival, so consider heading across the pond for a pilgrimage to Liverpool, England, the birthplace of the Fab Four. Valarie D'Elia filed the following report.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Travel with Val:</em></span> Liverpool readily caters to biggest Beatles fans

Lettuce thinned and a salad made

The latest news from the YNN web garden

Lettuce thinned and a salad made

Deb Frysinger's garden

Deb Frysinger sent us a photo of her garden.

Deb Frysinger's garden

Web garden photo gallery

Our Katie Gibas has her own garden and she shows how big her tomato plants have grown so far.

Web garden photo gallery

Weekend Buzz

Check out what's going on around the area this weekend! Lacey Leonardi has the Weekend Buzz.

Weekend Buzz

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Your Career: Keywords help resumes get a second look

Keywords can make the crucial difference between a resume that is ignored and a resume that gets a second look from the human resource department. Employment reporter Asa Aarons filed the following report.

<EM>Your Career:</EM> Keywords help resumes get a second look

Your Career: Personal branding

A personal brand can distinguish you from other job applicants and help employers grab your best traits. Employment reporter Asa Aarons filed the following report.

<EM>Your Career:</EM>  Personal branding

Your Career: The mini-resume

A recently laid-off New Yorker forced to network discreetly, has created a tool that she hopes will help others do the same. Asa Aarons filed the following employment report.

<EM>Your Career:</EM> The mini-resume

Tips on getting your landscaping in great shape

Spring sprung pretty rapidly outside. For this edition of Your Home, YNN’s Solomon Syed meets with a landscape management supervisor for tips on getting your landscaping in tip-top shape.

Tips on getting your landscaping in great shape

The importance of keeping organized

Over the course of our lives and homeownership, we tend to collect a lot of stuff. Keeping your belongings organized can be quite an undertaking, especially when you have children and schedules. For this edition of Your Home, YNN’s Solomon Syed filed the following report.

The importance of keeping organized

Your Home: Open houses

If you have been out and about in neighborhoods lately, you may have seen some signs popping up to advertise for an open house. If you're new to the real estate market, you may not know what an open house is. For this edition of Your Home, YNN’s Solomon Syed filed the following report.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Your Home: </em></span> Open houses

Ross Park Zoo is one of the oldest zoos in the country

Zoos have a rich history in the United States. Many started with the goal of entertaining the public; but over the years, they evolved and focused more on educating visitors and housing animals who are on the endangered species list. In this week’s edition of Your Hometown, our Elyse Mickalonis walks us through a living history at the nation’s fifth oldest zoo, which happens to be in Binghamton.

Ross Park Zoo is one of the oldest zoos in the country

How the fire of 1877 changed Jamesville

In the 1800's, the mills along Butternut Creek made the Village of Jamesville a bustling hub of Onondaga County. That all changed in the early morning hours of October 13, 1877. By the time the sun rose, part of the village lay in ashes, a man was run out of town, and a community was left to rebuild. In this week's edition of Your Hometown, Sarah Blazonis takes a look back at that fateful night.

How the fire of 1877 changed Jamesville

Your Hometown: Robert E. Wehle State Park

Our look at State Parks in Your Hometowns ends with one of New York's newest state parks. Robert E. Wehle State Park in Jefferson County was created in 2003, but unlike most parks, it's not a campground. Instead of staying the weekend or even longer, this park is designed for the day trip. With 1,100 acres and 17,000 feet of mostly undeveloped Lake Ontario shoreline, Wehle State Park has become the place for bikers and hikers. Our Brian Dwyer and photojournalist R.D. White take us North to Henderson to explore this old military training area and the man who helped make it what it is today.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Your Hometown: </em></span>Robert E. Wehle State Park