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Council rests in Oxley trial

Canton

The Wayne Oxley trial in St. Lawrence County is almost finished. Oxley is charged with the 2005 murder of Bernard Trickey Junior. Our Cara Thomas tells us five witnesses took the stand for the prosecution Wednesday.

6:27 PM

Lodge at Ives Hill facility now accepting tenants

Watertown

The closing of the Mercy Care Center in Watertown has left those in need of assisted living without homes. Our Brian Dwyer takes a look at the new Lodge at Ives Hill that has just opened in the city.

Updated 5:07 PM

STEM dialogue held at Clarkson University

St. Lawrence County

More than 60 North Country leaders gathered at Clarkson University Wednesday to participate in a dialogue about advancing education in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

5:55 PM

Cardinal Dolan returns from Rome

New York

Cardinal Timothy Dolan receives a standing ovation after celebrating his first mass since returning from Rome. But he began the day under much humbler circumstances. Our Roger Clark reports.

8:05 PM

Christians marking Ash Wednesday

International

Today is a very important holy day for Christians: it's Ash Wednesday. It marks the beginning of the Lent, or the weeks leading up to Easter.

8:12 AM

Rebuttal witnesses continue in Oxley trial

Six weeks into the Wayne Oxley trial, and witness testimony continues. Tuesday, the prosecution called seven rebuttal witnesses to the stand. Our Cara Thomas has more on the day in court.

02/21/2012 06:31 PM

Cuomo discusses future of the Tappan Zee Bridge

The future of the Tappan Zee Bridge continues to be a hot topic. As Capital Tonight's Nick Reisman reports, Governor Cuomo and his cabinet are looking at plans for a new bridge and how the costs would be covered.

Updated 6:03 PM

Pros and cons of online workouts

Working out where you check your Facebook? That's what lots of people are doing now, but how affective is it? Our Elyse Mickalonis spoke with an expert about the pros and cons of taking your training to the web.

02/21/2012 11:01 PM

Debate over redistricting

Legislative leaders are hoping to have the redistricting process wrapped up by the end of the month. And that means the committee in charge of redrawing lawmakers’ districts is keeping busy. Capital Tonight’s Nick Reisman reports.

02/21/2012 09:07 PM

Man stranded for 20 hours on Mt. Marcy

A search and rescue operation unfolded over the past two days in the bitter cold Adirondacks. Officials said Stephen Mastaitis, 58, got separated from his hiking group on the summit of Mt. Marcy Monday afternoon.

02/21/2012 05:33 PM

Colleges react to Muslim monitoring

Muslim communities have been monitored closely ever since September 11th for any possible connection to a terrorist group. But an Associated Press article shows just how closely the NYPD is watching. As our Cara Thomas explains.

02/20/2012 07:52 PM

Mild weather can bring smiles to those with winter blues

Can blues skies actually chase your winter blues away? Our Elyse Mickalonis talked with one expert who says yes, and offered some advice on how to stay happy during the winter.

02/20/2012 10:03 PM

Gas prices could hit $5 a gallon

New York

A lot of folks are hitting the roads this week, looking to get away with the family during school winter vacation. However, soaring gas prices could seriously impact summer travel. Our Solomon Syed has more.

02/20/2012 05:43 PM

Electrical fire forces hotel evacuation

Massena

The Quality Inn in Massena was evacuated early Monday morning after a fire broke out in the electrical room of the hotel.

02/20/2012 12:08 PM

Complicated taxes for same-sex married couples

New York

With less than two months to go until taxes are due, newly married gay and lesbian couples are finding out that this year's returns will be even more time consuming and complicated.

Complicated taxes for same-sex married couples

Updated 02/20/2012 02:20 PM

Brides 'rediscover' their backyards

Ogdensburg

Brides-to-be have plenty to do when planning their special day and many decisions to make on who to hire and what to buy. As our Amanda Kelley tells us, many North Country brides don't have to look further than their own backyard for all of their wedding needs.

02/19/2012 05:48 PM

Teenagers hospitalized after Southside shooting

Syracuse police continue to investigate a shooting that sent 15-year-old Ronnie Daniels and Lamyke Kelly, 17, to Upstate University Hospital Wednesday afternoon.

8:38 PM

SU Basketball unveils grey Nike uniforms

The SU Men's Basketball team debuted their grey "Hyper Elite Platinum Performance" uniforms against South Florida Wednesday night.

9:19 PM

Cornell one more regular season weekend to go, and it's a big one

The Cornell men's hockey team has one more regular season weekend left, and it's a big one. The Cleary Cup is still up for grabs.

Skaneateles pulls off upset behind Dobrovosky's triple-double

The five-seed Lakers pulled off a big upset Tuesday night, beating Class B number one seed Sherburne-Earlville 64-41. Freshman Elizabeth Lane led Skaneateles with 16 points, while Joanna Dobrovosky got a triple-double, with 13 points, 10 points and 10 rebounds.

Weedsport stays undefeated with win over WC Valley

The Weedsport girls basketball team stays perfect on the season at 20-0 with a 57-52 win over West Canada Valley. Weedsport advances to the class C-2 final next week.

Congress set to renew payroll tax cut

Congressional leaders are working toward a deal to extend a payroll tax cut. The deal would also include extra jobless benefits through 2012. YNN's Washington, D.C. reporter Erin Billups has more.

02/15/2012 08:50 PM

Campaign finance reform

This year, Cuomo is again saying all the right things about campaign finance reform, even as he's sitting on a massive campaign war chest of more than $4 million. And he's getting support in his reform push from some of the very donors who helped fill his campaign coffers. Our Nick Reisman has the details.