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Tire fire continues to burn in Lockport

Lockport

Police in Lockport say the fire is at 490 Ohio Street, which is the address of Liberty Tire Recycling. Thick black smoke could be seen coming out of the service building.

Updated 6:27 PM

Report released on SPCA investigation

Tonawanda

Three weeks after allegations of abuse at the Niagara County SPCA emerged, a report on an investigation into the abuse by their Erie County counterparts has been released. YNN's Meg Rossman has more on the disturbing findings.

4:45 PM

Three people exposed to high levels of carbon monoxide

Grand Island

Three people in a Grand Island home suffered exposure to high levels of carbon monoxide Friday and fire officials say it doesn't appear they had a CO detector. YNN's Kaitlyn Lionti tells us more about the incident and how one family is working to prevent similar situations in the future.

1:58 PM

Biomedical company gets big boost from federal government

City of Buffalo

A Buffalo company that researches and develops antibiotics to combat biological warfare just got a big boost from the federal government. CUBRC just secured a multi-year multimillion dollar contract from the U.S. government. YNN's Kevin Jolly tells us how the company is using the money to help save lives and create jobs.

5:57 PM

Proposed cuts could affect Niagara Air Reserve Station

Niagara Falls

A request by the U.S. Secretary of Defense to slash the Defense Budget by roughly $500 billion over the next decade has led some to question whether the Niagara Air Reserve Station may be closed down. As YNN's Doug Sampson reported, a local civilian group and New York congressional members are already pushing to make sure that doesn't happen.

Proposed cuts could affect Niagara Air Reserve Station

6:20 PM

Deputies of the Year

Niagara County

Deputies Jonathan Andres and Shawn Grapes were named Deputies of the Year by the New York State Sheriffs' Association Wednesday after they helped save the life of Deputy Allen Gerhardt on July 18th.

4:48 PM

Jamestown basketball coach suspended after incident

Jamestown Public Schools suspend a high school basketball coach after an incident Thursday night. YNN's Katie Cummings has details.

6:57 PM

Crews battle early morning fire

The fire started around 2 a.m. at a home on West Delavan Avenue.

Updated 6:15 PM

State police search for driver in accident

State police are looking for the driver of a vehicle who crashed his car near the I-90/Route 219 split this morning. It happened just after 4 a.m. in West Seneca.

7:56 AM

Burglary Suspects Lead Police on Brief Chase

According to the Wyoming County Sheriff's Office, Harley and Amanda Dubois were running from the scene of a burglary they had just committed in the town of Middlebury.

4:26 PM

Man accused of sexually abusing child of family friend

State Police say 38-year-old David Grochowski faces two charges of first-degree sex abuse and endangering the welfare of a child.

4:39 PM

Man suspected of taking chainsaw to utility poles in court

The man accused of partially cutting utility poles in the Southtowns was back in court Thursday. As YNN's Jennifer Mobilia tells us, the suspect’s family says he's mentally ill and they're hoping now he finally gets the help he needs.

01/26/2012 09:02 PM

New airline regulations take effect

New regulations take effect this week to help make planning your next flight a little easier. YNN's Kaitlyn Lionti tells us about the changes and the impact airline passengers think they'll have on travel.

01/26/2012 01:02 PM

Grants mean repairs for NT waterfront

A valuable piece of waterfront property in the City of North Tonawanda could soon be getting a face lift thanks to a nearly $700,000 federal grant. YNN's Meg Rossman has more on the money the city has received and what its leader is hoping to do with it.

01/26/2012 05:25 PM

Six Charged in Wellsville Drug Bust

Six people are in custody following a drug bust in Allegany County Thursday. YNN's Katie Cummings has more on the investigation and reaction from the community.

01/26/2012 10:33 PM

Salamanca School District to Hire SRO

The Salamanca School Board of Education creates a new resource officer position in the wake of a number of recent problems and issues facing the district. YNN's Mark Goshgarian explains the officer's role in making the students, and the community safer.

01/26/2012 05:17 PM

Fire on East Sixth Street in Jamestown

Jamestown Firefighters were busy Wednesday night knocking down a house fire on East Sixth Street.

01/25/2012 10:46 PM

State of Education: National School Choice Week

Kingston Catholic School is participating in National School Choice Week. The mission is to empower parents to select what they feel is the best school for their children. Vince Gallagher reports.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>State of Education: </em></span>National School Choice Week

App Wrap: "IntoNow," "MadPad"

YNN highlights the coolest and newest apps for your cell phone or mobile device in the twice-weekly segment “App Wrap.” YNN’s Adam Balkin filed the following report.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>App Wrap: </em></span>"IntoNow," "MadPad"

Money Matters: Peer-to-peer lending can help investors' accounts grow

Money tends to not grow in savings accounts nowadays, and some people might earn more by lending it out online. YNN's Tara Lynn Wagner filed the following report.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Money Matters: </em></span>Peer-to-peer lending can help investors' accounts grow

Healthy Living: Sodium in your diet

When you have heart disease, chances are doctors will advise that you watch your cholesterol. In addition to cholesterol, sodium may be a concern. Marcie Fraser has more.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Healthy Living: </em></span>Sodium in your diet

Healthy Living: Aortic Valve Replacement

It affects 1.5 million Americans; many of them as they get older. The narrowing of the main artery carrying blood out of the heart is difficult to treat. In most of these cases, open heart surgery is too risky, but a new option recently approved by the FDA is giving those who suffer from this condition new hope.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Healthy Living: </em></span> Aortic Valve Replacement

Tone Up: A twist on crunches

If you’re trying to work on your abdominal muscles, you’re probably familiar with crunches. In today’s Tone Up, Marcie Fraser demonstrates how to use an exercise ball to mix it up a bit.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Tone Up: </em></span>A twist on crunches

Recipe: Oven Roasted German Potato Salad

Roasting vegetables always helps to bring out their flavor!

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Recipe: </em></span>Oven Roasted German Potato Salad

Recipe: Blueberry Sour Cream Coffee Cake with Cinnamon Streusel

Perfect! All you need is a cup of coffee!

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Recipe: </em></span>Blueberry Sour Cream Coffee Cake with Cinnamon Streusel

Recipe: French Toast with Cranberry Orange Maple Syrup and Toasted Pecans

Real maple syrup with a orange cranberry twist!

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Recipe: </em></span>French Toast with Cranberry Orange Maple Syrup and Toasted Pecans

Justice unit to probe mortgage companies

POLITICS

State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman visited Washington, D.C. to launch the mortgage crisis unit announced by President Obama during his State of the Union address. Schneiderman will be working with others to investigate whether any banks or mortgage lenders broke the law leading up the recession. Our Erin Billups has more.

Justice unit to probe mortgage companies

8:01 PM

YNN-Marist poll: New Yorkers feeling better about economy

POLITICS

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.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>YNN-Marist poll: </em></span>New Yorkers feeling better about economy

01/26/2012 09:23 PM

Redistricting across New York State

POLITICS

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

School Bus Driver Placed on Administrative Leave

New York State Police continue investigating an incident in which a Dansville Central School District student was injured. It happened Wednesday in the Livingston County town of Ossian. The student's backpack got caught in the door of a school bus and was dragged 900 feet.

Updated 01/26/2012 04:15 PM

Chautauqua County Legislature Meeting

The Chautauqua County Legislature met to disscus a few hot topics last night.

01/26/2012 03:30 PM

Suspension demonstration at school board meeting

Nineteen months after Lafayette High School student Jawaan Daniels was shot and killed after being sent home on suspension, community members made one more appeal to the school board to end out-of-school suspensions for any non-violent offense. An advisory committee will make a proposal to boardmembers next week.