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Pet Pointers: Broken bones

A broken bone can happen in an instant. In this edition of Pet Pointers, Lisa Chelenza explains what to do if your pet has a broken bone.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Pet Pointers: </em></span>Broken bones

Recipe: Chicken and Vegetable Gravy

One of the ultimate comfort foods!

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Recipe: </em></span>Chicken and Vegetable Gravy

Garden Journeys: Propagating plants

Terry Ettinger has been taking a look at propagating plants. He has an update in this edition of Garden Journeys.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Garden Journeys: </em></span>Propagating plants

Recipe: Sweet Potato Buttermilk Biscuits

Perfect with chicken and gravy!

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Recipe: </em></span>Sweet Potato Buttermilk Biscuits

The Car Coach: Auto Show Rundown

At this year's North American International Auto show in Detroit, 40 vehicles were presented ranging from luxury to hybrid and performance. Lauren Fix, the Car Coach, give's us an overview of the show.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>The Car Coach: </em></span> Auto Show Rundown

Money Matters: Access to key information will speed FAFSA process

Having the proper information on hand is key in applying for federal student aid. YNN's Tara Lynn Wagner filed the following report.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Money Matters: </em></span>Access to key information will speed FAFSA process

App Wrap: "Game Changer" and "Duo Pink"

YNN highlights the coolest and newest apps for your cell phone or mobile device in the twice-weekly segment “App Wrap.” YNN’s Adam Balkin filed the following report.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>App Wrap: </em></span> "Game Changer" and "Duo Pink"

App Wrap: "Super Bowl XLVI Official NFL Game Program," "Disneyland Explorer"

YNN highlights the coolest and newest apps for your cell phone or mobile device in the twice-weekly segment “App Wrap.” YNN's Adam Balkin filed the following report.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>App Wrap: </em></span>"Super Bowl XLVI Official NFL Game Program," "Disneyland Explorer"

App Wrap: "Helpful Romantic" and "Fingle"

YNN highlights the coolest and newest apps for your cell phone or mobile device in the twice-weekly segment “App Wrap.” YNN’s Adam Balkin filed the following report.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>App Wrap: </em></span> "Helpful Romantic" and "Fingle"

Syracuse students compete in robotics competition

Close to 60 students competed in the ultimate match of technology and dedication Tuesday evening.

Syracuse students compete in robotics competition

Encouraging students to enroll in STEM fields

Congressman Richard Hanna paid a visit to Broome Community College Thursday to talk about a bill aimed at encouraging students to enroll in STEM fields of science, technology, engineering and math.

Encouraging students to enroll in STEM fields

Grant available to non-profit organization participating in STEM activity

Time Warner Cable is working to recognize customers who help young people explore the worlds of science, technology, engineering and math through its Connect a Million Minds initiative.

Grant available to non-profit organization participating in STEM activity

Computing Columnist: Drunk dialing

This week, Computing Columnist Nancy Roberts tells us about technology that can help stop you from drunk dialing.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Computing Columnist: </em></span>Drunk dialing

Computing Columnist: Moving your mail

This week, Computing Columnist Nancy Roberts tells us about a service that helps move all of your email contacts for a reasonable price.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Computing Columnist: </em></span>Moving your mail

Computing Columnist: LaneHawk

Today, Nancy Roberts tells us about LaneHawk, a barcode reader that retail chains can use.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Computing Columnist: </em></span>LaneHawk

EW Movie Review: "Thin Ice"

Greg Kinnear stars as a wannabe con artist in the new indie drama "Thin Ice." Owen Gleiberman of Entertainment Weekly magazine filed the following review.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>EW Movie Review: </em></span>"Thin Ice"

EW Movie Review: "Chronicle"

The low budget sci-fi drama "Chronicle" came out of nowhere to top the box office last weekend, and it's easy to see why. Owen Gleiberman of Entertainment Weekly magazine filed the following review.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>EW Movie Review: </em></span>"Chronicle"

EW Movie Review: "Big Miracle"

A true-life story of whales trapped under the Arctic ice comes to the big screen in "Big Miracle." Entertainment Weekly contributing critic Owen Gleiberman filed the following review.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>EW Movie Review: </em></span>"Big Miracle"

Garden Journeys: Plumeria

In this weeks’ Garden Journeys, Terry Ettinger shows us Plumeria, a very common small tree often found in landscape plantings. Dormant plumeria cuttings can be rooted, re-grown, and do quite well in most Upstate New York homes.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Garden Journeys: </em></span> Plumeria

Garden Journeys: The Voodoo Lily’s growth

The Voodoo Lily grows quickly, and can grow up to six feet tall before it goes into bloom. Terry Ettinger takes a closer look at the plant’s development in this edition of Garden Journeys.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Garden Journeys: </em></span>The Voodoo Lily’s growth

Garden Journeys: Indoor lighting options

Florescent lights are a good way to combat mid winter cloudiness with your house plants. Terry Ettinger shows us another lighting option in this week’s Garden Journeys.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Garden Journeys: </em></span> Indoor lighting options

Going Green: Stormwater runoff

In this edition of Going Green, Terry Ettinger looks at a class in managing stormwater runoff. More specifically, a professional development course for design engineers and landscape architects.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Going Green: </em></span> Stormwater runoff

Going Green: Ban on bottled water

In this week's Going Green, Terry Ettinger tells us how Upstate Medical University is making the effort to reduce the use and purchase of bottled water.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Going Green: </em></span> Ban on bottled water

Going Green: Food waste

Upstate Medical University produces a lot of food everyday, which generates a lot of waste. But waste such as fat trimmed from meat or the peelings from potatoes and vegetables are no longer going to waste.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Going Green: </em></span> Food waste

Lights-Camera-Jackson: "The Secret Life of Arrietty"

It's a movie about little people, living beneath the floors and in the walls of a house.
But The Secret World of Arrietty isn't a thriller, rather it's the latest animated feature from Disney. Our Kid Critic Lights, Camera, Jackson is here with his take on the film.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Lights-Camera-Jackson: </em></span> "The Secret Life of Arrietty"

Lights-Camera-Jackson: Journey 2: The Mysterious Island"

Looking to take you family to a tropical island but don't have the cash to jump on a plane? Then the new movie "Journey 2: The Mysterious Island" may be just the cure for you. Our kid critic, Lights, Camera, Jackson gives his take on the film.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Lights-Camera-Jackson: </em></span> Journey 2: The Mysterious Island"

Lights-Camera-Jackson: Big Miracle

It was a story that captivated the country back in the 80's. Now, a tale about three whales trapped by miles of arctic ice makes its way to the big screen. Here to give us his take, our Kid Critic, Lights, Camera, Jackson.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Lights-Camera-Jackson: </em></span> Big Miracle

Money Matters: FAFSA form is crucial for college tuition payment plans

Just about every college-bound student should take a refresher course on a very important application — the form for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). YNN's Tara Lynn Wagner filed the following report.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Money Matters: </em></span>FAFSA form is crucial for college tuition payment plans

Money Matters: Stock market funds a wise way to bolster savings

The stock market can be intimidating for newcomers, but experts say there are a number of good ways to get started. YNN's Tara Lynn Wagner filed the following report.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Money Matters: </em></span>Stock market funds a wise way to bolster savings

Money Matters: Children can play while learning about payday

Learning about money may not sound like fun and games, but some websites help teach children about money without making it a chore. YNN's Tara Lynn Wagner filed the following report.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Money Matters: </em></span>Children can play while learning about payday

Pet Pointers: Why we love our pets

You hear every day “I love my little puppy”. But why? Why is it that we love these furry little creatures? Today we’ll look at some theories about why we love our pets, in this edition of Pet Pointers.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Pet Pointers: </em></span> Why we love our pets

Pet Pointers: Why spay and neuter?

We all want our pets to be happy and healthy, and there is one thing that can improve their quality of life more than anything else: Having your pets spayed and neutered. In this edition of Pet Pointers, Lisa Chelenza has lots of reason why it’s important to spay and neuter our pets.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Pet Pointers: </em></span>Why spay and neuter?

Pet Pointers: Dog food

We all know that good skin and hair comes from good nutrition, and the same is true for our pets. In this edition of Pet Pointers, Lisa Chelenza has more about dog food and what’s in it.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Pet Pointers: </em></span>Dog food

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

State of Education: An innovative ESL program

ESL programs - or English as a Second Language - have become more popular over the years. Vince Gallagher reports.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>State of Education: </em></span>An innovative ESL program

State of Education: Tablet computers in the classroom

There was a special addition to the usual board meeting at the Stillwater Central School District: Apple iPads. Vince Gallagher reports.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>State of Education: </em></span>Tablet computers in the classroom

State of Education: School bullying

It's a school subject that has been and will continue to be an issue: school bullying. Vince Gallagher reports.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>State of Education: </em></span>School bullying

Tech Beat: Toy makers give new products longevity through apps

New toys are looking to capitalize on the high-tech market with unique takes on the iPad and Android devices. YNN's Adam Balkin filed the following report.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Tech Beat: </em></span>Toy makers give new products longevity through apps

Tech Beat: Toy makers give new products longevity through apps

New toys are looking to capitalize on the high-tech market with unique takes on the iPad and Android devices. YNN’s Adam Balkin filed the following report.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Tech Beat: </em></span> Toy makers give new products longevity through apps

Tech Beat: ABCs of mobile app development taught at Queens high school

High school students in Queens are part of a pilot program that could make them next up to create the next great mobile app. YNN's Adam Balkin filed the following report.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Tech Beat: </em></span>ABCs of mobile app development taught at Queens high school

Travel with Val: Disney's Aulani Resort Is Not Just A Hawaiian Epcot

Disney's got a new resort in Hawaii, and it is worlds away from their other theme parks. Valarie D'Elia filed the following report

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Travel with Val: </em></span> Disney's Aulani Resort Is Not Just A Hawaiian Epcot

Travel with Val: Enjoy Off-Season Seaside Deals At Montauk

Vacationers can save money by visiting Montauk on the east end of Long Island in the off-season. Valarie D'Elia filed the following report.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Travel with Val: </em></span> Enjoy Off-Season Seaside Deals At Montauk

Travel with Val: Tourists Find Long Island City A Great Alternative To Manhattan Madness

New York City's visitors are crossing the East River into Queens to go off the beaten track for tourism. NY1's Valarie D'Elia filed the following report.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Travel with Val: </em></span> Tourists Find Long Island City A Great Alternative To Manhattan Madness

The web garden nearly done for the season

Well, the web garden is almost done for the season but we still have some crops that need to be harvested.

The web garden nearly done for the season

What's new in the web garden

The latest news from the web garden!

What's new in the web garden

Web garden still growing strong

Despite the fact that the growing season is winding down we still have plenty of growing going on in our web garden.

Web garden still growing strong

Weekend Buzz

Take a look at what’s happening around the area this weekend.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Weekend Buzz</em></span>

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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

Your Home: Housing slump

On this week’s Your Home, Ryan Peterson gives us some good news on the housing market and what the Federal Government is doing to help move us out of this slump.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Your Home: </em></span> Housing slump

Your Home: Selling your home in the winter

Ryan Peterson gives tips on selling your home during the winter time and gives advantages of listing during the winter months in this week’s Your Home.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Your Home: </em></span> Selling your home in the winter

Your Home: Remodeling and renovations

In this week’s Your Home, Ryan Peterson discusses remodels and renovations and how popular they are becoming.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Your Home: </em></span> Remodeling and renovations

Your Hometown: Auburn and the Auburn Prison

It's not every day that you see a prison right in the middle of a city. They're usually in rural areas on the outskirts of town, but as YNN's Erin Clarke tells us in this week's edition of Your Hometown, the Central New York City of Auburn actually grew around the Auburn Prison and its history is strongly connected to the penitentiary.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Your Hometown:</em></span> Auburn and the Auburn Prison

Your Hometown: Colton's Sunday Rock

It's the largest town in the largest county in New York State. But the ratio of land to people might be even bigger. Colton and its 250 plus square miles in Saint Lawrence County has only 1,400 residents.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Your Hometown: </em></span> Colton's Sunday Rock

Your Hometown: Seneca Falls, the home of the Women's Rights Movement

In this week's edition of Your Hometown, YNN's Erin Clarke takes us to the town of Seneca Falls and tells us how the history of the Women's Suffrage Movement and legacy of other great women is being preserved.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Your Hometown: </em></span> Seneca Falls, the home of the Women's Rights Movement