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Marshall Jackson found guilty in murder trial

Utica

It took an Oneida County jury just minutes to find Marshall Jackson guilty of second degree murder in the death of Anthony Garner.

Marshall Jackson found guilty in murder trial

Updated 3:45 PM

Mohawk Valley officials work to prevent BRAC cuts

Utica

Many in Oneida County have feared another round of the Base Realignment and Closure process, or BRAC, since major defense cuts were announced last year.

Updated 6:14 PM

State Supreme Court denies Madison County's motion for dismissal in OIN suit

Madison County

The State Supreme Court has denied a motion to dismiss a lawsuit filed by two Oneida Nation employees against the Madison County Attorney for improper billing practices and conflict of interest.

Updated 5:33 PM

Two Herkimer County men charged with assault

Herkimer County

Two Herkimer County men have been accused of assaulting two women in Herkimer. It happened on the 300 block of King Street around midnight Thursday.

4:03 PM

State Assembly proposes drastic district changes

The State Assembly and State Senate released new district map proposals Thursday. The maps change after every census to reflect changes in population and demographics.

Updated 01/26/2012 09:39 PM

Man facing charges after elderly woman assaulted

A Utica man is accused of assaulting an elderly woman. Police say Matthew Cuda told hospital staff that she fell off a couch, but police say her injuries were inconsistent with the story.

01/26/2012 01:27 PM

Deputies searching for hit and run vehicle

Oneida County Sheriff's deputies are searching for the vehicle involved in a hit and run. It happened January 20th around 4 a.m. at the intersection of Route 365 and Route 31 in the Town of Verona.

01/26/2012 08:25 AM

GOP candidates lash out over housing crisis

"Repulsive," "offensive" and "inexcusable" are just some of the adjectives Republican presidential hopefuls hurled at one another Thursday during the final debate before Tuesday's Florida primary. Michael Herzenberg reports.

9:14 AM

Mandate relief to bring hundreds of millions in savings to Oneida County

Lieutenant Governor Robert Duffy says the county will save $11 million throughout the next five years due to changes in how Medicaid, early intervention, and preschool programs are paid for.

Updated 01/26/2012 05:36 PM

Fire displaces seven in Utica

Seven people are left without a home following a fire in Utica. Firefighters were called to 132 Wall Street shortly after 1:30 p.m. Thursday.

01/26/2012 08:00 PM

Town of Lee girl coming to a TV near you on "30 Rock"

Along with big names like Tina Fey and Alec Baldwin, Oneida County fans of "30 Rock" may notice a familiar face when they tune in to the February 9th episode.

Updated 01/26/2012 07:44 PM

Rome police looking for robbery suspect

Rome

Rome police are searching for the man they say robbed a convenience store in the city. It happened at the Kekis Convenience Store on West Dominick Street around 11 p.m. Wednesday.

01/26/2012 03:24 PM

Redistricting across New York State

New York

A big day in Albany on Thursday as the new lines were drawn for the State Senate and Assembly districts. A state mandated law requires that lines are redrawn every 10 years to account for a population shift and ensure proportional representation. Capital Tonight's Nick Reisman has more.

Updated 01/26/2012 08:27 PM

Bigger trucks may be just down the road

Utica

Hearing from lobbyists for various causes is nothing new for members of Congress. Next week, two groups are expected to vie for their attention regarding the Highway Transportation Bill and provisions in it that would allow tractor trailers to get even bigger. While the truck lobby says bigger trucks will mean more efficiency, highway safety officials say it could increase danger on the road. Our Sarah Blazonis has more.

Updated 01/25/2012 08:32 PM

State legislators tour Taberg Residential Center

Oneida County

State Senator Joe Griffo and Assemblywoman Claudia Tenney toured the Taberg Residential Center Wednesday.

State legislators tour Taberg Residential Center

Updated 01/25/2012 09:12 PM

Reviewing new district lines

Once a decade, state lawmakers have the job of redrawing boundary lines for Assembly, State Senate and congressional districts to reflect changes found in the latest census. Lawmakers have made their first pass at new state legislative lines. YNN's Bill Carey says two Syracuse area state senators say they're still reviewing the task force recommendations.

5:13 PM

Cortland supports governor's proposal to expand DNA databank

The latest support for a proposal to expand New York's DNA databank is coming from Cortland. The mayor and police chief, joined by state officials Friday, explained how DNA evidence recently helped solve a burglary and stabbing in the city. Kat De Maria has more.

Updated 6:26 PM

Syracuse paving the way in veteran housing

Imagine fighting for your country and then returning to civilian life without a home. That's the reality many veterans face. As YNN's Erin Clarke tells us, Syracuse is pioneering efforts to make sure former servicemen and women have a place to live

Updated 7:45 PM

No snow means no customers for many Oswego County businesses

Hundreds of businesses in Oswego County rely on snow-based activities like snowmobiling and cross-country skiing to stay afloat and all this mild weather means those businesses are paying dearly. Our Candace Hopkins has more on the struggles local business owners face in a snowless winter.

Updated 6:57 PM

Brown's big night helps Cortland girls avoid upset at Mexico

Le Moyne-bound Maggie Brown erupted for 34 points Thursday to help the No. 17 Cortland girls basketball team escape Mexico with a 51-45 win.

UConn head coach lauds incoming C-NS star Stewart

Connecticut women's basketball head coach Geno Auriemma knows talent when he sees it, and he says if he could draw up the perfect player to coach it would be Cicero-North Syracuse senior and future Husky Breanna Stewart.

SU women feeling pressure going into Big East home stretch

A 2-5 Big East record is not what the Syracuse women's basketball team had in mind going into conference play, and its woes are a growing concern with only nine regular-season games remaining.

Judge sets June primary date

New York State will hold its primary elections in June. That's according to a ruling by a federal judge. Nick Reisman joins us from the Capitol Newsroom with more.

5:05 PM

YNN-Marist poll: New Yorkers feeling better about economy

Federal job numbers are expected to be released Friday. Indicators suggest we'll see better numbers showing the economy may be turning around. It's the same way a majority of New Yorkers are feeling according to our new exclusive YNN/Marist poll. Our Bobby Cuza reports.