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Calling hours today for Chris Stewart

Calling hours will be held this afternoon for one of the Shenendehowa students killed in a car crash on the Northway over the weekend. Megan Cruz has more on services for 17-year-old Chris Stewart.

Updated 8:33 AM

Funeral held for crash victim Deanna Rivers

It was an emotional goodbye as hundreds filled a Clifton Park church for Deanna Rivers. The 17-year-old's funeral was Thursday. The Shenendehowa High School senior was killed in a car accident on Saturday. Loved ones told our Megan Cruz they'll miss her beautiful personality the most.

Updated 12/06/2012 04:35 PM

No decision yet on charges for driver in Northway crash

We continue to learn more about the driver who police say caused this past weekend's fatal crash. Two Shen seniors were killed. Our Matt Hunter spoke with Dennis Drue's lawyer and joined us from the newsroom with more.

Updated 9:36 AM

Funeral arrangements announced for fallen Marine

We're learning more about funeral arraignments for a fallen Marine. Calling hours are Monday from 3 to 7 p.m. at the American Legion in Mechanicville. His funeral will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the Legion.

12/06/2012 08:25 PM

Family will not be billed for water after Brunswick fire

The Rensselaer County family charged $1,400 for the water used to extinguish a fire at their home won't have to foot the bill after all.

10:43 AM

Reality shows hurting local business up north

You've probably seen the shows "Pawn Stars" or "American Pickers." Well, some businesses in the North Country say shows like that are hurting their bottom line. Our Brooke Selby has more on the potential reality these reality shows are having on the local economy.

Updated 12/06/2012 08:04 PM

Myrtle Ave. stabbing victim laid to rest

Funeral services were held for Tonette Thomas, 20, the young woman killed last week in a stabbing on Myrtle Avenue in Albany. Lori Chung spoke with the family and has more.

Updated 12/06/2012 05:51 PM

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12:30 PM

Bailey Wind released from hospital after Northway crash

Bailey Wind, one of the surviving victims in Saturday’s crash, was released from Albany Medical Center on Wednesday.

Updated 12/06/2012 11:02 AM

Local businesses pitching in after tragedy

Since the vigil for Stewart and Rivers on Tuesday, a number of Capital Region restaurants, stores, businesses and community members have made donations to honor the loss and support the families.

12/06/2012 09:24 PM

Two Capital Region residents win big on scratch off games

Two Capital Region residents received oversized checks from the lottery's Yolanda Vega after winning scratch off games.

12/06/2012 05:36 PM

Woman arrested on burglary charges after traffic stop

A traffic stop in Columbia County ended with sheriff's deputies seizing more than $14,000 worth of property and they believe that property was stolen.

12/06/2012 05:25 PM

Berkshire County deputy arrested in NY for DWI, harassment

State Police in Schodack arrested a deputy sheriff from Berkshire County for DWI and hasassment.

12/06/2012 04:44 PM

Tim Tebow discusses call to Matt Hardy

Football star Tim Tebow is speaking more about his call to Matt Hardy on Monday night.

12/06/2012 08:12 AM

Photo released of driver in Northway crash

We're getting our first look at the man who police said caused the crash that claimed the lives of two Shenendehowa students. Solomon Syed has more on Dennis Drue.

12/05/2012 05:16 PM

Knicks stay on top, beat the Heat

Raymond Felton scored a season-high 27 points, and the New York Knicks connected on 18 3-pointers to more than offset the absence of Carmelo Anthony.

Boys' basketball: Germantown vs. Waterford

We're in week two of the high school basketball season and on Thursday night, Germantown took on Waterford in a Central Hudson Valley League matchup.

Boys' basketball: New Lebanon vs. Loudonville Christian

It's week two of the high school basketball season and there was a light schedule on Thursday night.

How leaders believe new coalition will work

Five independent democrats, 30 Republicans and one Democrat with Republican leanings have decided to form a new coalition. We're now hearing more on why they made this decision and how they envision it will work going forward. Capital Tonight's Nick Reisman reports.

12/05/2012 09:20 PM

Leaders hope relief money for Sandy damage is on the way

White House officials didn’t want to talk about reports that the president is going to ask Congress for far less money for Superstorm Sandy relief than Governor Cuomo and Mayor Bloomberg are hoping for. Washington, D.C. bureau reporter Erin Billups has the story.

12/05/2012 09:15 PM

Lt. Governor Tim Murray visits Pittsfield and highlights STEM education

Lieutenant Governor Timothy Murray stops by Pittsfield High School to check out their STEM program. YNN's Madeleine Rivera has more on what this visit could mean for one of the city's biggest educational projects.

Updated 12/06/2012 06:24 PM

Pittsfield police warning of telephone scam

Pittsfield Police say they've received a number of calls about a telephone scam happening in the area.

12/06/2012 04:49 PM

Pittsfield Police issue telephone scam warning

Pittsfield Police are warning people about a telephone scam happening in the area.

12/06/2012 11:43 AM

Saratoga County man admits guilt in fatal July crash

As the Capital Region continues to mourn the two lives lost Saturday and offer support to the survivors, the family of another Saratoga County teen who died this year receives some closure. YNN's Matt Hunter has more on the guilty plea of Gavin Staulters.