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The Car Coach: Taking care of your car’s engine

You may not realize that cleaning your engine can lengthen its life, help it run cooler, and allow you to find problems easier. Lauren Fix, the Car Coach, explains.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>The Car Coach: </em></span>Taking care of your car’s engine

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

App Wrap: "Leonardo Da Vinci: Anatomy" and "Blueprints 3D"

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> "Leonardo Da Vinci: Anatomy" and "Blueprints 3D"

App Wrap: "NetPlenish," "Decide"

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>"NetPlenish," "Decide"

App Wrap: "Cards" and "Sincerely Ink: Cards"

YNN highlights the coolest and newest apps for your cell phone or mobile device in the twice-weekly segment “App Wrap.” YNN1’s Adam Balkin filed the following report.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>App Wrap: </em></span> "Cards" and "Sincerely Ink: Cards"

Students competing in national robotics competition

Students from New York and beyond met in St. Louis for a varsity sport of the mind. Our Shazia Khan has more from the FIRST Robotics Championship.

Students competing in national robotics competition

Connect a Million Minds: Battle of the bots

It's a battle of the bots this weekend in St. Louis. Kids from around New York State and around the nation are competing for the top title in machine making. Our Tara Lynn Wagner has more.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Connect a Million Minds:</em></span> Battle of the bots

Connect a Million Minds: The new cool

This is the pit at a recent First tournament in San Diego and it's here that Amir Abo-Shaeer and his 32 member team spend countless hours tinkering, tweaking and re-programming their sleek, sophisticated robot. That bot may be the focus at the competition but it's not the focus of the former engineer's program -- the Dos Pueblos Engineering Academy, which he designed to serve one purpose.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Connect a Million Minds:</em></span> The new cool

EW Movie Review: “Dark Shadows”

Tim Burton’s “Dark Shadows” is an update of the gothic oddball vampire soap opera that ran on ABC from 1966 to 1971. Owen Gleiberman of Entertainment Weekly magazine filed the following review.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>EW Movie Review: </em></span>“Dark Shadows”

Movie Review: "The Avengers"

Iron Man, Thor, Captain America and The Hulk team up to save the planet earth in the new Marvel comic book movie "The Avengers." YNN's Neil Rosen filed the following review.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Movie Review: </em></span>"The Avengers"

EW Movie Review: The Five-Year Engagement

Owen Gleiberman of Entertainment Weekly reviews The Five-Year Engagement starring Jason Segel and Emily Blunt.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>EW Movie Review: </em></span>The Five-Year Engagement

Garden Journeys: Crab apple trees

Crab apples are spectacular when they are in full bloom, and they are a popular flowering landscape tree. If you are thinking of adding one to your landscape, Terry Ettinger tells you about some things you need to think about.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Garden Journeys: </em></span>Crab apple trees

Garden Journeys: Lawn corairation

Punching holes in your lawn may be a good idea for maintaining proper soil conditions. Terry Ettinger explains in this week’s edition of Garden Journeys.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Garden Journeys: </em></span> Lawn corairation

Garden Journeys: Living sculptures

Making living sculptures out of trees can be done through a process known as “budding.” In this edition of Garden Journeys, Terry Ettinger talks to Syracuse University Associate Professor Sam Van Aken to find out how it's done.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Garden Journeys: </em></span> Living sculptures

Going Green: Biomass power plant

A former coal fired power generation plant is going green by converting to a renewable form of fossil fuel, biomass. An Albany-based energy company, ReEnergy, is going to convert the power plant to run on wood.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Going Green: </em></span> Biomass power plant

Going Green: Home energy conservation

In this edition of Going Green, we learn that a home energy audit, if performed by a certified professional, will give you a detailed analysis of what’s needed to make your home energy efficient

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Going Green: </em></span> Home energy conservation

Going Green: Home energy audit

A home energy audit is key to understanding the efficiency of your home. Terry Ettinger has more.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Going Green: </em></span>Home energy audit

Money Matters: Financial education organization quizzes people on values

A financial education organization has created an online quiz that aims to explain what motivates your financial decisions. Tara Lynn Wagner filed the following "Money Matters" report.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Money Matters: </em></span> Financial education organization quizzes people on values

Money Matters: Fund your way to a comfortable retirement goal

A recent study finds the average person will likely find themselves significantly short of what they need to cover their expenses come retirement. YNN's Tara Lynn Wagner filed the following "Money Matters" report.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Money Matters: </em></span>Fund your way to a comfortable retirement goal

Money Matters: Keep credit score in mind when applying for a mortgage

When it comes to securing a mortgage, the difference between good and bad credit could mean tens of thousands of dollars. Tara Lynn Wagner filed the following report.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Money Matters: </em></span>Keep credit score in mind when applying for a mortgage

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.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Pet Pointers: </em></span>Cats and obesity

Pet Pointers: Salmonella outbreak in pet food

There has been another outbreak of salmonella in pet food, causing several brands to issue recalls as a precaution. Lisa Chelenza has more in this edition of Pet Pointers.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Pet Pointers: </em></span>Salmonella outbreak in pet food

Pet Pointers: Rescuing birds

When we think of rescued animals, most of us think of cats and dogs. But exotic animals like birds are also surrendered to sanctuaries and rescue groups and are available for adoption. In this edition of Pet Pointers, Lisa Chelenza tells us more about these beautiful birds and why people give them up.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Pet Pointers: </em></span>Rescuing birds

State of Education: Introducing students to nanotechnology

This past Tuesday, President Obama paid a visit to the College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering in Albany. The very next day, the guest list continued. Vince Gallagher reports.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>State of Education: </em></span>Introducing students to nanotechnology

State of Education: Expo highlights the importance of STEM

At a recent science, technology, engineering and math, or STEM, career expo it was clear that these subjects continue to be important for both teachers and students. Vince Gallagher reports.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>State of Education: </em></span>Expo highlights the importance of STEM

State of Education: New graduation options on the table

At the latest New York State Board of Regents meeting, new graduation options for today’s high-tech world took center stage. Vince Gallagher reports.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>State of Education: </em></span>New graduation options on the table

Tech Beat: Advocacy group's Facebook page teaches about foster care system

An advocacy group is using Facebook to teach the public about some of the sad realities of our nation's foster care system. Adam Balkin filed this report.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Tech Beat: </em></span>Advocacy group's Facebook page teaches about foster care system

Tech Beat: New site creates instant buyer-seller connection

A new site aims to bring buyers and sellers together in a constantly evolving digital platform world. YNN's Adam Balkin filed the following report.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Tech Beat: </em></span>New site creates instant buyer-seller connection

Tech Beat: Design lab has students entering world of game craft

Some local kids are learning valuable lessons and exploring potential career paths by learning how to make video games. YNN's Adam Balkin filed the following report.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Tech Beat: </em></span>Design lab has students entering world of game craft

Travel with Val: Quebec summer festival to sizzle with top rock stars' performances

The biggest music festival in Canada takes place this summer in Quebec, and there are festival packages available that offer a pass per reservation. YNN's Valarie D'Elia filed the following report.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Travel with Val: </em></span> Quebec summer festival to sizzle with top rock stars' performances

Travel with Val: Summer travel discounts not just limited to beaches

The annual summer sales are just around the corner, but there’s a selection of deals you won’t find on the sidewalk rack. YNN's Valarie D'Elia filed the following report.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Travel with Val: </em></span> Summer travel discounts not just limited to beaches

Travel with Val: Mother's Day getaways for the adventurous mom

If you're struggling to find the perfect Mother's Day gift, some getaways are offering unique deals that cater to mom. YNN's Valarie D'Elia filed the following report.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Travel with Val: </em></span> Mother's Day getaways for the adventurous mom

The web garden nearly done for the season

Well, the web garden is almost done for the season but we still have some crops that need to be harvested.

The web garden nearly done for the season

What's new in the web garden

The latest news from the web garden!

What's new in the web garden

Web garden still growing strong

Despite the fact that the growing season is winding down we still have plenty of growing going on in our web garden.

Web garden still growing strong

Your Career: Personal branding

A personal brand can distinguish you from other job applicants and help employers grab your best traits. Employment reporter Asa Aarons filed the following report.

<EM>Your Career:</EM>  Personal branding

Your Home: Lawn care

Springtime is here and summer is right around the corner. Time to start thinking about lawn care. But, following such a mild, virtually snowless winter, you may have to do things differently to ensure your yard stays healthy and green.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Your Home: </em></span> Lawn care

Your Home: Spring Cleaning

Have you been neglecting your household chores? In this week’s Your Home, we’ll tell you how sprucing up the inside of your home can help you if it’s on the market.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Your Home: </em></span> Spring Cleaning

Your Home: Mortgage rates

Every so often here on Your Home, we like to take a look at how the real estate market is doing. Along those same lines, we check in with some mortgage experts to see how real estate interest rates are shaping up.

<span style="color:#cc0000"><em>Your Home: </em></span>Mortgage rates