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One person hospitalized after fire in Cattaraugus County

Cattaraugus County

East Randolph Fire officials say a fire broke out at a small engine repair shop in Randolph around just before 2 p.m. Thursday.

4:18 PM

Friends, Colleagues Remember Crash Victim

Chautauqua County

Friends and colleagues took time out Wednesday to remember former Chautauqua County legislator John Dillenburg, who was killed Tuesday in a car crash in Sheridan. YNN's Mark Goshgarian reports on the political legacy he leaves behind.

05/16/2012 06:34 PM

Chautauqua County Humane Society Needs Your Help

Jamestown

The Chautauqua County Humane Society is asking for donations for a renovation project to the cat colony room.

05/16/2012 08:44 PM

Second Buffalo Police Officer Arrested

A second Buffalo police officer has been arrested after federal authorities say he abused the city's "injured on duty" program.

Updated 6:13 PM

Motion to drop charges against Corasanti denied

A defense motion to drop all charges against Amherst physician Doctor James Corasanti was denied Thursday afternoon.
The defense is now presenting its case in the manslaughter trial.

Updated 1:40 PM

Second Chance Townhouses open on Buffalo's east side

There's a new opportunity for affordable housing on Buffalo's east side, thanks to a local church with a vision to better its neighborhood. YNN's Kaitlyn Lionti tells us more about the Second Chance Townhouses which officially opened Thursday.

2:10 PM

NFTA agrees to transfer Outer Harbor land

The NFTA board of directors agreed to transfer its land holdings at Buffalo's Outer Harbor, but the board didn't make any specific promises Thursday.

Updated 4:57 PM

Bills sign Stephon Gilmore

The Bills have nearly all their draftees signed.
The team announced another contract this morning.

2:28 PM

NFL on Extending Bills Toronto Series

The Bills' bid to extend its series of regular season games in Toronto could take a big step forward before the end of the month, barring any setbacks in negotiations.

05/16/2012 03:32 PM

Getaway Guy: Waterfall Getaways

Waterfalls in New york State are always fun to see. And they're even more fun when they're free! I have a few ideas that make nice getaways this spring.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Getaway Guy: </em></span> Waterfall Getaways

Healthy Living: Dance inspired workout can stretch your strength

For some New Yorkers, stretching doesn't just have to be the pre-cursor to exercise. YNN's Kafi Drexel filed the following report.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Healthy Living: </em></span>Dance inspired workout can stretch your strength

Pet Pointers: Cats and obesity

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.

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Recipe: Mini Lemon Cheesecakes with Ginger Snap Cookie Crust

Quick cooking and tasty too!

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Recipe: </em></span>Mini Lemon Cheesecakes with Ginger Snap Cookie Crust

Recipe: Vegetable Noodle Soup with Tofu

A tasty vegetarian egg noodle soup!

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Recipe: </em></span> Vegetable Noodle Soup with Tofu

Recipe: Soft Shell Crabs with Lemon, Tabasco and Scallion Butter

Seasonal treat served with a simple potato salad on the side!

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Recipe: </em></span> Soft Shell Crabs with Lemon, Tabasco and Scallion Butter

Tone Up: Shaping your legs

You may be familiar with the abductor and adductor machine. Some people use it because they think it will help them get thinner legs. If you want to change your legs, Marcie Fraser demonstrates a more helpful exercise.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Tone Up: </em></span>Shaping your legs

Child Wellness: Understanding teenage behavior

When it comes to bringing up a teenager, expectations are important. And in this day and age, nutrition is playing a factor. The kids are bigger and that probably plays into why parents are expecting more. Marcie Fraser reports.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Child Wellness: </em></span>Understanding teenage behavior

Tone Up: Working your back

In today's Tone Up, Marcie Fraser demonstrates her favorite exercise. Nothing says Tone Up better than a beautiful back.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Tone Up: </em></span>Working your back

Debate over reforming New York State disabled care

POLITICS

Governor Cuomo continued his push for reforms of the state office for People with Developmental Disabilities Wednesday with a stop in Syracuse as the State Senate passed his plan overwhelmingly. But the bill appears to be stalled in the Assembly. Our Nick Reisman has details.

Debate over reforming New York State disabled care

05/16/2012 09:00 PM

Possible investigation into Senator Libous

POLITICS

The allegations against Binghamton based senator Tom Libous could soon turn into an investigation. A state ethics commission has reportedly taken the first steps that could lead to a formal investigation. Our Nick Reisman has more on this developing story.

Possible investigation into Senator Libous

Updated 05/15/2012 10:07 PM

Assembly passes minimum wage bill

POLITICS

The Democrat-controlled State Assembly passed a bill Tuesday to raise the state's minimum wage, but the bill faces a much tougher battle in the Republican-led Senate. As Zack Fink reports, it's unclear how hard the governor will push the issue ahead of the end of the legislative session next month.