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Protecting Our Children

YNN and other Syracuse television stations are teamed up to bring awareness to the sexual, verbal, and physical abuse of children with an hour long special titled Protecting Our Children. Watch the hour long special inside of this story.

Updated 04/25/2012 06:45 PM

Tully's unique approach to school budget

School Funding Crisis

It's just one week until schools will learn what their classrooms will look like next year. Community members will head to the polls to vote on school district budgets May 15th. And in a tough financial year, many districts are thinking outside the box. Our Katie Gibas tells us about Tully's unique approach that gives voters more control over their taxes.

Tully's unique approach to school budget

Updated 05/07/2012 11:03 PM

Canton proposes 4.6% tax increase

Canton schools face some of the worst cuts out of districts in the North Country. Monday night, the board approved a budget that cuts two dozen jobs and increases taxes. YNN's Cara Thomas reports.

04/16/2012 11:32 PM

North Syracuse adopts budget

It's a tough budget year for school districts across Upstate New York. Many are looking at high tax increases and position and program cuts. Monday night, the North Syracuse board of education approved a budget with a more than four percent increase and nearly 40 position cuts. Our Katie Gibas tells us what this budget will mean for those living and learning in the district.

04/16/2012 10:41 PM

New York's Covered Bridges

NY's Covered Bridges

The summer storms and floods that took so much from so many, also took something from each one of us. National treasures that lay hidden quietly on our State’s landscape, that almost literally bridge the past and the present. Lost in the raging rivers were two of New York State’s historic covered bridges, symbols of a time gone by that we will never get back.

01/10/2012 02:20 PM

Interview with convicted killer Billy Blake: Part 2

Billy Blake: 25 Years Later

In an interview with YNN's Bill Carey at the Elmira State Correctional Facility, Billy Blake spoke about the shooting he was incarcerated for and also discussed a more distant past, and his hope for the future.

Interview with convicted killer Billy Blake: Part 2

03/06/2012 05:10 PM

Americans in Tokyo reflect on disaster, future safety

Despite last year's natural disaster in Japan and predictions a major earthquake will hit Tokyo, many Americans still call that city home. In his final report in his series from Japan, Dean Meminger spoke with Americans about their choice to stay.

Emergency drills helped save the lives of children

In areas of Northern Japan, many children were killed as their schools were swept away in last year's tsunami. But as YNN’s Dean Meminger reports, all of the students in one town did survive. Some say it was a miracle. However, emergency drills also played a big part in saving those lives.

Tsunami survivors recall lessons learned

As we continue our series on the recovery and rebuilding efforts following last year's earthquake in Japan, Dean Meminger speaks with one leader who questioned his faith in Buddha after the tsunami took so many lives.

Inn owner responsible for saving several lives during tsunami

A courageous woman is being credited with saving many lives during the Japan earthquake - including her own - by making sure her inn was ready for a tsunami. Dean Meminger reports.

Village prepares for the return of displaced residents

The meltdown of the Japanese nuclear power plant last year forced the evacuation of 100,000 people, many of whom are still displaced. Our Dean Meminger is in Japan and has the story of one town that is being prepared for the return of its residents.

Village of Nagatsura remains devastated after tsunami

It's been one year since an earthquake and tsunami devastated to Japan's eastern coast. Dean Meminger is in Japan and has more from one area hit hard by the tsunami and the furthest behind in the rebuilding process.

Aging America Series

Aging America

Ten thousand members of the Baby Boomer generation turn 65 every day in America. By 2030, they will account for 20 percent of the total U.S. population. And while they may be healthy now, the sheer numbers could place tremendous strain on our already frail healthcare system. YNN Reporter Katie Gibas produced this ambitious 7-part series on the dynamics of our aging population and a system that could soon find itself in critical condition.

01/24/2012 11:46 AM

Fort Drum Remembers 9/11: Housing history

With all of its history, since 9/11 and before, Fort Drum needed a place to house it all... and someone to take charge. In the seventh and final piece of his September 11th and Fort Drum series, YNN’s Brian Dwyer tells us more about the museum and its curator.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Fort Drum Remembers 9/11: </em></span> Housing history

Fort Drum Remembers 9/11: Never forget

Two words have become synonymous with September 11th and those who've served on Fort Drum since. Never Forget. Our Brian Dwyer tells us what that's about.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Fort Drum Remembers 9/11:</em></span> Never forget

Fort Drum Remembers 9/11: Firefighter recalls 9/11

In part 5 of his series on September 11th and Fort Drum, our Brian Dwyer has the story of a local firefighter's trip to Lower Manhattan after the attacks and how he uses that experience to honor the memories of the firefighters who died that day.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Fort Drum Remembers 9/11: </em></span> Firefighter recalls 9/11

Fort Drum Remembers 9/11: How 9/11 changed the way the Army trains

After the attacks on 9/11, the U.S. had new enemy territory to enter, with new terrain challenged. The Army had to rethink the way they trained their soldiers. Our Brian Dwyer has more.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Fort Drum Remembers 9/11: </em></span>How 9/11 changed the way the Army trains

Fort Drum Remembers 9/11: How 9/11 changed one girl's life

September 11th changed many lives in many ways, but for a 10-year-old looking out her window that morning, it changed her whole life. Brian Dwyer has more.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Fort Drum Remembers 9/11: </em></span>How 9/11 changed one girl's life

Fort Drum Remembers 9/11: How 9/11 changed the Watertown-Fort Drum relationship

You can't think of Watertown without thinking of Fort Drum, and you can't think of Fort Drum without thinking of Watertown. They are two very different cultures that have come together as one. In part three of his series on Fort Drum and September 11th, our Brian Dwyer takes a look at the relationship between the two communities and how since that day ten years ago, the two have trusted and relied on one another.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Fort Drum Remembers 9/11: </em></span>How 9/11 changed the Watertown-Fort Drum relationship

2011 Field Band Competition at Liverpool High School

On Saturday, October 15, 2011 field bands performed at Liverpool High School.

2011 Field Band Competition at West Genesee

On Saturday, October 1, 2011 field bands performed at West Genesee High School.

2011 Field Band Competition at Oswego High School

On Saturday, September 24, 2011, field bands performed at Oswego High School.

2011 Field Band Competition at Corning East High School

On Saturday, September 24, 2011, field bands performed at Corning East High School.

2011 Field Band Competition at CNS

On Saturday, September 17, 2011, field bands performed at Cicero-North Syracuse High School.

2011 Field Band Competition at East Syracuse Minoa-High School

Watch the 2011 Field Band Competition at East Syracuse-Minoa High School.

DOT considers commercial vehicle ban on the Onondaga Lake Parkway

Parkway Bus Tragedy

The New York State Department of Transportation is considering banning all commercial vehicles from the Parkway after last year's Megabus crash. YNN’s Brad Vivacqua reports.

DOT considers commercial vehicle ban on the Onondaga Lake Parkway

09/15/2011 07:25 AM

Parkway Bus Tragedy: Four killed in Liverpool bus crash

The investigation continues to unfold into Saturday morning's tragic crash along the Onondaga Lake Parkway in Liverpool. Four people were killed, and more than 20 hurt when a double-decker bus slammed into the railroad bridge that runs over the Parkway. The one person who has been identified is the driver, John Tomaszewski, 59, suffered a serious head injury and is still in the hospital. Meanwhile, the investigation into how this happened is still ongoing. Our Sarah Hagen has the latest.
ONLINE EXTRA: Talkback with Sarah Hagen.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Parkway Bus Tragedy:</em></span> Four killed in Liverpool bus crash

Woman hurt in Megabus crash files lawsuit

A woman hurt in last month's deadly Megabus crash in Liverpool filed a lawsuit against the company Friday seeking damages.

Parkway Bus Tragedy: DOT leader meets with county executive on bus crash

Officials with the State Department of Transportation say they're working with Onondaga County leaders to address safety concerns on the Onondaga Lake Parkway following last weekend's deadly Megabus crash. The DOT's acting commissioner met with County Executive Joanie Mahoney Wednesday.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Parkway Bus Tragedy: </em></span>DOT leader meets with county executive on bus crash

"Deadly Delusion"

Deadly Delusion

A year after tragedy struck Binghamton, our Bill Carey takes a look back in this 28 minute special report.

Updated 04/04/2011 11:34 AM

ACA victims remembered on second anniversary

It's been two years since tragedy struck at the American Civic Association. On April 3, 2009, a lone gunman entered the immigrant services center in Binghamton, killing 13 people before turning the weapon on himself. Sunday, family and friends of the victims gathered for a memorial. Our Janelle Burrell reports.

ACA Memorial Park Fund passes $25,000

Donations are adding up for a memorial park in Binghamton. The committee for the ACA Memorial Park says it has surpassed $25,000 in donations. That's almost 20 percent of the cost of the project.

'Surviving April 3rd' exhibit on display

A photo exhibit paying tribute to the survivors of the tragedy at the American Civic Association has opened in Binghamton.

ACA Memorial

For those of you who missed the ACA memorial, here’s another look.

Report on ACA shootings shows need for improvement

The American Civic Association shootings last April claimed 13 innocent lives. A report issued Tuesday attempts not to understand so much why, but what, if anything, could have been done to improve the response. Our Neil St. Clair explains. ONLINE EXTRA: View the Broome County ACA Shooting After Action Report inside this story.

Emergency response report on Binghamton shootings expected to be released

A study taking a look at the emergency response to the Binghamton shootings is expected to be released next week.

Red Cross Real Heroes: Education Real Heroes

A holiday tradition is YNN’s presentation of Red Cross Real Hero stories. The 2011 Real Heroes were honored Wednesday morning at the Red Cross Real Hero Breakfast at the Oncenter. This is the story of the Education Real Heroes.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Red Cross Real Heroes: </em></span>Education Real Heroes

Red Cross Real Heroes: Military Real Heroes

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Red Cross Real Heroes: </em></span>Military Real Heroes

Red Cross Real Heroes: Youth Good Samaritans

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Red Cross Real Heroes: </em></span>Youth Good Samaritans

Red Cross Real Heroes: Dispatch Real Hero

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Red Cross Real Heroes: </em></span>Dispatch Real Hero

Red Cross Real Heroes: Blood Donor Real Hero

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Red Cross Real Heroes: </em></span>Blood Donor Real Hero

Red Cross Real Heroes: Adult Good Samaritan

A holiday tradition is YNN’s presentation of Red Cross Real Hero stories. The 2011 Real Heroes were honored at the Red Cross Real Hero Breakfast at the Oncenter. This is the story of the 2011 Adult Good Samaritan.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Red Cross Real Heroes: </em></span>Adult Good Samaritan

Arts center helps keep the music alive

Woodstock 40

For well over 30 years, the original Woodstock site in Bethel has been without an encore, simply marking the anniversaries of the 1969 festival with small gatherings of Woodstock veterans and the curious. But a few years back, a new performing arts center opened on the site. On the eve of the anniversary, Budd Mishkin sat down with its founder.

08/16/2009 05:00 AM

Bethel making a comeback

To many, the Woodstock concert and the Town of Woodstock have become synonymous, but it was actually the Town of Bethel that hosted the festival. And now, after 40 years, the Town of Bethel is making a comeback. Jill Urban has the story.

The spirit of Woodstock remains

One of the ironies of Woodstock is its name, because the three-day festival, nor any of the subsequent follow-up festivals, were ever held in the Town of Woodstock. But that hasn't stopped tourists from going, or townspeople from welcoming them. Tara Lynn Wagner has the story.

Woodstock producers look back

Woodstock was not the first large scale concert of its time. There had been the Newport Folk Festival and the Monterey pop festival, but in many ways, Woodstock would be the last, as art and commerce would start to go their separate ways. Stephanie Simon recently caught up a with a couple of the producers to get their perspectives on the event.

Terror and Tears: The Story of PanAm 103

Terror and Tears

Bill Carey gives us a look back 20 at the past years since the tragedy of Pan Am flight 103. Inside of this story are links to each of the stories in the six part series, an hour long special report from Lockerbie and photos and documents related to the Pan Am 103 tragedy.

Updated 12/21/2008 12:07 PM

Terror and Tears: Part 6

There will be remembrances Sunday at Syracuse University and Arlington National Cemetery to mark the 20th anniversary of the bombing of Pan Am flight 103. Thirty-five students from Syracuse and a number of others from across New York State died in that bombing on December 21st, 1988. One other town will be remembering what happened. But as our Bill Carey reports, that town would rather sometimes forget.

12/20/2008 08:13 AM

Terror and Tears: Part 5

This Sunday, there will be ceremonies in Syracuse, Washington and in Lockerbie, Scotland, to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the bombing of Pan Am flight 103. Our Bill Carey has spent time with families of some of the victims of that bombing. He reports from Lockerbie that it is those families that are credited with making sure the U.S. And British governments would not forget the lessons of Pan Am 103.

Updated 12/19/2008 11:50 AM

Terror and Tears: Part 4

Questions that have led to an appeal of the Libyan conviction and nagging doubts among some that the Libyans were behind the bombing. Continuing signs of Iranian involvement. Bill Carey reports.

12/18/2008 10:51 AM

Terror and Tears: Part 3

This Sunday marks a somber anniversary as 20 years ago, on December 21, 1988, terrorists brought down a Pan Am Airlines jumbo jet over Lockerbie, Scotland. That day, 270 people lost their lives, dozens with ties to Upstate New York. Our Bill Carey, reporting from Lockerbie, said it took years for those accused in the case to finally be brought to justice.

Updated 12/17/2008 11:32 AM

Terror and Tears: Part 2

It has been two decades since an act of terror in the skies over Great Britain. All this week Bill Carey is bringing us the story of Pan Am 103. In this report from Lockerbie, the story of the night a bomb ended 270 lives.

Updated 12/16/2008 08:25 AM

Terror and Tears: Part 1

Terror and tears. Those words sum up what was the deadliest terror attack in the west before the suicide hijackings of 9-11. It has been 20 years since a bomb brought down Pan Am flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland. Reporting from Lockerbie, Bill Carey introduces us to some of those aboard the ill-fated flight.

Updated 12/16/2008 06:30 AM

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