Eleven Amish families are suing a northern New York community for religious discrimination.

The proposed budget has created many challenges for the Elmira, Horseheads and Elmira Heights school districts in Chemung County. As our Mariah Sparks reports, both county and school leaders are trying to decide what matters most for your kid’s education in the in the midst of a major financial crisis.

Anti-poverty organizations rallied at the Capitol Tuesday in anticipation of Governor Paterson's State of the State address.

Family and friends of the victims of the tragic fire in Richland have shared photos with us. You can view the photos within this story.

An Endicott man is said to be in fair condition after a logging accident Monday morning. Edward Brown, 61, is currently being treated at Wilson Regional Medical Center with leg and shoulder injuries.

The man accused of killing his 11-year-old step-sister may take the stand in his own defense.

The man accused of assaulting James Adams in Cortland on New Year's Day claimed he did it in self-defense.

Police say a man walked into the emergency room at Crouse Hospital Monday afternoon, drew out a gun and began pointing it around the room.

The government estimates it will spend $6.5 million by the end of January in salaries and other administrative costs for the $700 billion financial rescue program.

President-elect Barack Obama's recovery plan will soon be available on the Internet.

State auditors say a Central New York agency that cares for the mentally disabled used improper collusion and bid rigging to make more than $1 million in purchases.

Four state prisons are once again threatened with closure as Governor Paterson proposes massive cuts in his new budget. Our Karen Lee visited one of those camps in Chenango County and spoke with the Central Region Vice President of the New York State Correctional Officers and Police Benevolent Association. He tells her how union members are once again banding together to fight the closure.

One of the victims from the Kellogg Street shooting has been released while three others remain hospitalized.
Yari Boria was released Tuesday.

The son of the man fatally shot on Lilac Street Sunday says his father was a helpful man who would do anything to help someone in need. Our Allison Lazarz spoke with Casimir Snyder's son and his neighbor Sam Laguzza, a member of the Onondaga County Legislature, and has their reactions to this tragedy.

A tour of Upstate New York is on Gov. David Paterson's itinerary in the coming weeks as he pushes his agenda for 2009.

Eight people who died in an Oswego County fire over the weekend have been identified. Those lost include children, a mother, a father and a grandmother. The investigation into what caused the fire continues.
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The homeless Syracuse man indicted for killing his grandmother has been sentenced to 23 years to life in prison.

Democrat Dan Maffei officially becomes a Congressman today. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi will swear him into the 111th Congress. Mike Arcuri will also be sworn in for a second term.

At a time when searching for a job can be difficult more people are utilizing the Internet to help make the process easier. Websites like Linked In, ZoomInfo, and Plaxo are a few websites helping millions establish contacts with future employers. Brad Vivacqua reports.

As the casualty count mounts in the Gaza conflict, one local peace group is saying it's time for the violence to end. But as our Neil St. Clair reports, not everyone agrees with the group's tactics.

The oldest of the children killed in the Richland fire, Joseph Dillenbeck, 10, and Riley Pottenburgh, 6, went to school in Sandy Creek. Monday was supposed to be their first day back from the holiday vacation. Our Brian Dwyer joins us from Sandy Creek with more on how the community is dealing with the loss.

It has been a long day for fire investigators as they work to determine the cause of a fatal fire in Oswego County and tonight, we are learning more about the family that died inside the Richland home early Sunday morning. Our Andy Mattison joins with more on the eight people killed and the one man who survived.

State government in Albany is still dysfunctional. That's according to the third and latest report from the Brennan Center for Justice. However, the report's authors remain hopeful as the new legislative session is set to begin this week. Ryan Peterson has more.

An adult is being charged after transporting three teenagers to the scene of a gang assault. State Police say the incident happened Friday.

Nearly 100 people will be temporarily out of a job as Sherrill Manufacturing will be closed for several weeks to save money during the current economy.