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Cranberry Bog, by Montezuma Winery, is on display at Empire Wine and Liquor Outlet in Albany, N.Y., on Monday, Nov. 23, 2009.  Wines made from fruits and berries other than grapes comprise a tiny but growing fraction of the U.S. alcoholic beverage market, with pear, peach, apple, cherry,...
Cranberry Bog, by Montezuma Winery, is on display at Empire Wine and Liquor Outlet in Albany, N.Y., on Monday, Nov. 23, 2009. Wines made from fruits and berries other than grapes comprise a tiny but...   (Associated Press)
Cranberry Bog, by Montezuma Winery, is on display at Empire Wine and Liquor Outlet in Albany, N.Y., on Monday, Nov. 23, 2009.  Wines made from fruits and berries other than grapes comprise a tiny but growing fraction of the U.S. alcoholic beverage market, with pear, peach, apple, cherry,...
Cranberry Bog, by Montezuma Winery, is on display at Empire Wine and Liquor Outlet in Albany, N.Y., on Monday, Nov. 23, 2009. Wines made from fruits and berries other than grapes comprise a tiny but...   (Associated Press)
Former New York state Sen. Joseph Bruno talks to reporters outside federal court in Albany, N.Y., Monday, Nov. 23, 2009. A jury will begin deliberations Tuesday morning in the federal corruption case against Bruno. (AP Photo/Mike Groll)
Former New York state Sen. Joseph Bruno talks to reporters outside federal court in Albany, N.Y., Monday, Nov. 23, 2009. A jury will begin deliberations Tuesday morning in the federal corruption case...   (Associated Press)
Former state Sen. Joseph Bruno leaves federal court in Albany, N.Y., on Monday, Nov. 23, 2009.  A jury will begin deliberations Tuesday morning in the federal corruption case against Bruno. (AP Photo/Mike Groll)
Former state Sen. Joseph Bruno leaves federal court in Albany, N.Y., on Monday, Nov. 23, 2009. A jury will begin deliberations Tuesday morning in the federal corruption case against Bruno. (AP Photo/Mike...   (Associated Press)
Lenny Rosado, right, reacts as Gov. David Paterson holds a photo of his daugher Leandra Rosado before signing the Child Passenger Protecition Act, known as Leandra's law, at the Capitol in Albany, N.Y., on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009. The law, which was named for Leandra Rosado who was killed...
Lenny Rosado, right, reacts as Gov. David Paterson holds a photo of his daugher Leandra Rosado before signing the Child Passenger Protecition Act, known as Leandra's law, at the Capitol in Albany, N.Y.,...   (Associated Press)
Lenny Rosado, left, holds a photo of his daughter Leandra Rosado after Gov. David Paterson signed the Child Passenger Protection Act, known as Leandra's law, at the Capitol in Albany, N.Y., on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2009. The law, which was named for Leandra Rosado who was killed in October,...
Lenny Rosado, left, holds a photo of his daughter Leandra Rosado after Gov. David Paterson signed the Child Passenger Protection Act, known as Leandra's law, at the Capitol in Albany, N.Y., on Wednesday,...   (Associated Press)
Scott Bendett poses at his Habana Premium Cigar Shoppe in Albany, N.Y., Monday, Nov. 16, 2009, with packages of pipe tobacco. After the Obama administration levied a a 2,000 percent tax increase on tobacco this April, roll-your-own tobacco brands like Criss Cross and Farmers Gold came off the...
Scott Bendett poses at his Habana Premium Cigar Shoppe in Albany, N.Y., Monday, Nov. 16, 2009, with packages of pipe tobacco. After the Obama administration levied a a 2,000 percent tax increase on tobacco...   (Associated Press)
Scott Bendett poses at his Habana Premium Cigar Shoppe in Albany, N.Y., Monday, Nov. 16, 2009, with packages of pipe tobacco. After the Obama administration levied a a 2,000 percent tax increase on tobacco this April, roll-your-own tobacco brands like Criss Cross and Farmers Gold came off the...
Scott Bendett poses at his Habana Premium Cigar Shoppe in Albany, N.Y., Monday, Nov. 16, 2009, with packages of pipe tobacco. After the Obama administration levied a a 2,000 percent tax increase on tobacco...   (Associated Press)
Assemblyman William Magnarelli, D-Syracuse, left, and Sen. David Valesky, D-Syracuse, right, look on before Gov. David Paterson signs a bill they sponsored, at the Capitol in Albany, N.Y.,  Monday, Nov. 16, 2009. The bill closes a loophole in sentencing laws and requires A-I felons and second time child sexual...
Assemblyman William Magnarelli, D-Syracuse, left, and Sen. David Valesky, D-Syracuse, right, look on before Gov. David Paterson signs a bill they sponsored, at the Capitol in Albany, N.Y., Monday, Nov....   (Associated Press)
Gov. David Paterson, center, hands a pen to Sen. David Valesky, D-Syracuse, right, after he signed a bill at the Capitol in Albany, N.Y., Monday, Nov. 16, 2009. At left is Assemblyman William Magnarelli, the bill's co-sponsor. The bill closes a loophole in sentencing laws and requires A-I felons...
Gov. David Paterson, center, hands a pen to Sen. David Valesky, D-Syracuse, right, after he signed a bill at the Capitol in Albany, N.Y., Monday, Nov. 16, 2009. At left is Assemblyman William Magnarelli,...   (Associated Press)
Assemblyman William Magnarelli, D-Syracuse, left, and Sen. David Valesky, D-Syracuse, right, look on as Gov. David Paterson signs a bill they sponsored, at the Capitol in Albany, N.Y., on Monday, Nov. 16, 2009.  The bill closes a loophole in sentencing laws and requires A-I felons and second time child...
Assemblyman William Magnarelli, D-Syracuse, left, and Sen. David Valesky, D-Syracuse, right, look on as Gov. David Paterson signs a bill they sponsored, at the Capitol in Albany, N.Y., on Monday, Nov....   (Associated Press)
Courageous preliminary movie logo.  (PRNewsFoto/Provident Films)
Courageous preliminary movie logo. (PRNewsFoto/Provident Films)   (Associated Press)
New York Gov. David Paterson meets with reporters in his office at the Capitol in Albany, N.Y., on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009.  With New York's Legislature unable to agree on ways to address a $3.2 billion deficit in an extraordinary session, Gov.  Paterson is setting additional sessions for...
New York Gov. David Paterson meets with reporters in his office at the Capitol in Albany, N.Y., on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009. With New York's Legislature unable to agree on ways to address a $3.2 billion...   (Associated Press)
New York Gov. David Paterson meets with reporters in his office at the Capitol in Albany, N.Y., on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009.  With New York's Legislature unable to agree on ways to address a $3.2 billion deficit in an extraordinary session, Gov. Paterson is setting additional sessions for...
New York Gov. David Paterson meets with reporters in his office at the Capitol in Albany, N.Y., on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009. With New York's Legislature unable to agree on ways to address a $3.2 billion...   (Associated Press)
New York Gov. David Paterson meets with reporters in his office at the Capitol in Albany, N.Y., on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009.   With New York's Legislature unable to agree on ways to address a $3.2 billion deficit in an extraordinary session, Gov. Paterson is setting additional sessions for...
New York Gov. David Paterson meets with reporters in his office at the Capitol in Albany, N.Y., on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009. With New York's Legislature unable to agree on ways to address a $3.2 billion...   (Associated Press)
New York state Sen. Ruben Diaz, D-Bronx, right, stands with Sen. John Sampson, D-Brooklyn, left, during a special Senate session at the Capitol in Albany, N.Y., on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009.  (AP Photo/Tim Roske)
New York state Sen. Ruben Diaz, D-Bronx, right, stands with Sen. John Sampson, D-Brooklyn, left, during a special Senate session at the Capitol in Albany, N.Y., on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009. (AP Photo/Tim...   (Associated Press)
New York state Sen. Ruben Diaz, D-Bronx, left, chats with Sen. Thomas Duane, D-Manhattan, right, during a special Senate session at the Capitol in Albany, N.Y., on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009.  (AP Photo/Tim Roske)
New York state Sen. Ruben Diaz, D-Bronx, left, chats with Sen. Thomas Duane, D-Manhattan, right, during a special Senate session at the Capitol in Albany, N.Y., on Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009. (AP Photo/Tim...   (Associated Press)
Gov. David Paterson waves after speaking to a joint session of the Legislature at the Capitol in Albany, N.Y., Monday, Nov. 9, 2009.  Paterson asked legislators to support painful midyear spending cuts to help close a $3 billion budget deficit.  (AP Photo/Mike Groll)
Gov. David Paterson waves after speaking to a joint session of the Legislature at the Capitol in Albany, N.Y., Monday, Nov. 9, 2009. Paterson asked legislators to support painful midyear spending cuts...   (Associated Press)
Gov. David Paterson speaks to a joint session of the Legislature at the Capitol in Albany, N.Y., Monday, Nov. 9, 2009.  Paterson asked legislators to support painful midyear spending cuts to help close a $3 billion budget deficit.  (AP Photo/Mike Groll)
Gov. David Paterson speaks to a joint session of the Legislature at the Capitol in Albany, N.Y., Monday, Nov. 9, 2009. Paterson asked legislators to support painful midyear spending cuts to help close...   (Associated Press)
Gov. David Paterson speaks to a joint session of the Legislature at the Capitol in Albany, N.Y., Monday, Nov. 9, 2009.  Paterson asked legislators to support painful midyear spending cuts to help close a $3 billion budget deficit. A special session is planned for Tuesday to enact any cuts...
Gov. David Paterson speaks to a joint session of the Legislature at the Capitol in Albany, N.Y., Monday, Nov. 9, 2009. Paterson asked legislators to support painful midyear spending cuts to help close...   (Associated Press)
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FILE - In this Aug. 4, 2009, file photo, New York Giants player Aaron Ross looks on during NFL football training camp in Albany, N.Y. After missing the first nine games of the season with a severe hamstring strain, New York Giants cornerback Aaron Ross is poised to make...
FILE - In this Aug. 4, 2009, file photo, New York Giants player Aaron Ross looks on during NFL football training camp in Albany, N.Y. After missing the first nine games of the season with a severe hamstring...   (Associated Press)
This is an Aug. 13, 2007, file photo showing Wally Backman, second from right, manager of the South Georgia Peanuts of the South Coast League, during a game against the Aiken Foxhounds,  in Albany, Ga. Backman was hired Monday, Nov. 16, 2009,  as manager of the New York Mets' Brooklyn...
This is an Aug. 13, 2007, file photo showing Wally Backman, second from right, manager of the South Georgia Peanuts of the South Coast League, during a game against the Aiken Foxhounds, in Albany, Ga....   (Associated Press)
10-year-old Peyton Manning fan, Blake Holderman of New Albany, Ind. waits for the start of an NFL football game between New England Patriots and Indianapolis Colts Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009 in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
10-year-old Peyton Manning fan, Blake Holderman of New Albany, Ind. waits for the start of an NFL football game between New England Patriots and Indianapolis Colts Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009 in Indianapolis....   (Associated Press)
Albany's Tim Ambrose (23) spins away from Syracuse's Kris Joseph during the second half of the Coaches vs. Cancer tournament game in NCAA college basketball in Syracuse, N.Y., Monday, Nov. 9, 2009.  (AP Photo/Kevin Rivoli)
Albany's Tim Ambrose (23) spins away from Syracuse's Kris Joseph during the second half of the Coaches vs. Cancer tournament game in NCAA college basketball in Syracuse, N.Y., Monday, Nov. 9, 2009. (AP...   (Associated Press)
Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim watches the action against Albany during the second half of the Coaches vs. Cancer tournament game in NCAA college basketball in Syracuse, N.Y., Monday, Nov. 9, 2009. Boeheim won his 800th game after defeating Albany 75-43.  (AP Photo/Kevin Rivoli)
Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim watches the action against Albany during the second half of the Coaches vs. Cancer tournament game in NCAA college basketball in Syracuse, N.Y., Monday, Nov. 9, 2009. Boeheim...   (Associated Press)
Syracuse fans celebrate coach Jim Boeheim's 800th career win after defeating Albany 75-43 in the Coaches vs. Cancer tournament game in NCAA college basketball in Syracuse, N.Y., Monday, Nov. 9, 2009. (AP Photo/Kevin Rivoli)
Syracuse fans celebrate coach Jim Boeheim's 800th career win after defeating Albany 75-43 in the Coaches vs. Cancer tournament game in NCAA college basketball in Syracuse, N.Y., Monday, Nov. 9, 2009....   (Associated Press)
Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim, center, celebrates his 800th win after defeating Albany 75-43 in the Coaches vs. Cancer tournament game in NCAA college basketball in Syracuse, N.Y., Monday, Nov. 9, 2009. (AP Photo/Kevin Rivoli)
Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim, center, celebrates his 800th win after defeating Albany 75-43 in the Coaches vs. Cancer tournament game in NCAA college basketball in Syracuse, N.Y., Monday, Nov. 9, 2009....   (Associated Press)
Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim talks with Brandon Triche during the first hal against Albany in the Coaches versus Cancer tournament in an NCAA college basketball in Syracuse, N.Y., Monday, Nov. 9, 2009. Boeheim is trying for his 800th win.  (AP Photo/Kevin Rivoli)
Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim talks with Brandon Triche during the first hal against Albany in the Coaches versus Cancer tournament in an NCAA college basketball in Syracuse, N.Y., Monday, Nov. 9, 2009....   (Associated Press)
Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim reacts to an officials call during the first half against Albany in the Coaches versus Cancer tournament in an NCAA college basketball in Syracuse, N.Y., Monday, Nov. 9, 2009. Boeheim is trying for his 800th win.  (AP Photo/Kevin Rivoli)
Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim reacts to an officials call during the first half against Albany in the Coaches versus Cancer tournament in an NCAA college basketball in Syracuse, N.Y., Monday, Nov. 9,...   (Associated Press)
Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim directs his players against Albany during the first half of the Coaches versus Cancer tournament in an NCAA college basketball in Syracuse, N.Y., Monday, Nov. 9, 2009. Boeheim is trying for his 800th win.  (AP Photo/Kevin Rivoli)
Syracuse head coach Jim Boeheim directs his players against Albany during the first half of the Coaches versus Cancer tournament in an NCAA college basketball in Syracuse, N.Y., Monday, Nov. 9, 2009....   (Associated Press)
FILE -- This is a Jan. 13, 2008, file photo showing Syracuse basketball coach Jim Boeheim during the second half of a college basketball game against West Virginia, in Morgantown, W.Va.  Boeheim guides his Syracuse Orange into their season opener against Albany, Monday Nov. 9, 3009,  one victory shy...
FILE -- This is a Jan. 13, 2008, file photo showing Syracuse basketball coach Jim Boeheim during the second half of a college basketball game against West Virginia, in Morgantown, W.Va. Boeheim guides...   (Associated Press)
FILE - In this Aug. 6, 2009, file photo, New York Giants wide receiver David Tyree jogs during NFL football training camp in Albany, N.Y. The Baltimore Ravens have signed former Super Bowl hero David Tyree, who played in 73 games with the New York Giants before being cut...
FILE - In this Aug. 6, 2009, file photo, New York Giants wide receiver David Tyree jogs during NFL football training camp in Albany, N.Y. The Baltimore Ravens have signed former Super Bowl hero David...   (Associated Press)
New Jersey Nets forward Sean Williams (51) defends against New York Knicks forward Danilo Gallinari, of Italy, during the second half of an NBA preseason basketball game in Albany, N.Y., Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009. The Knicks won, 115-107. (AP Photo/Mike Groll)
New Jersey Nets forward Sean Williams (51) defends against New York Knicks forward Danilo Gallinari, of Italy, during the second half of an NBA preseason basketball game in Albany, N.Y., Sunday, Oct....   (Associated Press)
New Jersey Nets guard Chris Douglas-Roberts (17) defends against New York Knicks forward Wilson Chandler during the second half of an NBA preseason basketball game in Albany, N.Y., Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009. The Knicks won, 115-107. (AP Photo/Mike Groll)
New Jersey Nets guard Chris Douglas-Roberts (17) defends against New York Knicks forward Wilson Chandler during the second half of an NBA preseason basketball game in Albany, N.Y., Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009....   (Associated Press)
New York Knicks forward Al Harrington reacts after an assist during the second half of an NBA preseason basketball game against the New Jersey Nets in Albany, N.Y., Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009. The Knicks won, 115-107. (AP Photo/Mike Groll)
New York Knicks forward Al Harrington reacts after an assist during the second half of an NBA preseason basketball game against the New Jersey Nets in Albany, N.Y., Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009. The Knicks won,...   (Associated Press)
New Jersey Nets guard Terrence Williams (8) drives to the basket in front of New York Knicks forward Danilo Gallinari, of Italy, during the second half of an NBA preseason basketball game in Albany, N.Y., Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009. The Knicks won, 115-107. (AP Photo/Mike Groll)
New Jersey Nets guard Terrence Williams (8) drives to the basket in front of New York Knicks forward Danilo Gallinari, of Italy, during the second half of an NBA preseason basketball game in Albany, N.Y.,...   (Associated Press)
New Jersey Nets center Brook Lopez (11) and New York Knicks forward David Lee (42) battle for the ball during the second half of an NBA preseason basketball game in Albany, N.Y., Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009. The Knicks won, 115-107. (AP Photo/Mike Groll)
New Jersey Nets center Brook Lopez (11) and New York Knicks forward David Lee (42) battle for the ball during the second half of an NBA preseason basketball game in Albany, N.Y., Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009....   (Associated Press)
New Jersey Nets players Terrence Williams (8) and Sean Williams, right, battle for the ball with New York Knicks player Toney Douglas during the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game in Albany, N.Y., Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009. (AP Photo/Mike Groll)
New Jersey Nets players Terrence Williams (8) and Sean Williams, right, battle for the ball with New York Knicks player Toney Douglas during the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game in Albany,...   (Associated Press)
New Jersey Nets forward Terence Williams, left, takes a shot over New York Knicks forward Wilson Chandler during the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game in Albany, N.Y., Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009. (AP Photo/Mike Groll)
New Jersey Nets forward Terence Williams, left, takes a shot over New York Knicks forward Wilson Chandler during the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game in Albany, N.Y., Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009....   (Associated Press)
New York Knicks head coach Mike D'Antoni talks with guard Chris Duhon (1) during the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game in Albany, N.Y., Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009.  (AP Photo/Mike Groll)
New York Knicks head coach Mike D'Antoni talks with guard Chris Duhon (1) during the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game in Albany, N.Y., Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009. (AP Photo/Mike Groll)   (Associated Press)
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  • Thanksgiving Travel

    Fox 23 News | 11/25/2009 5:49:17 PM

    More than 38 million people are expected to visit their families this holiday - whether by plane, train or automobile. More »

  • Sacandaga Lake schools need state relief

    Capital News 9 | 11/25/2009 5:23:00 PM

    Superintendents from school districts surrounding the Great Sacandaga Lake say they are swimming in financial trouble and are writing Albany for help. Our Dayana Perez has more. More »

  • Volunteer calls Equinox "home away from home"

    Capital News 9 | 11/25/2009 5:22:00 PM

    The Equinox has been providing Thanksgiving dinner to those in need for the past 40 years. Our Jaime Kazlo talked with one volunteer who has been there since the very first turkey was carved. More »

  • Volunteer calls Equinox "home away from home"

    Capital News 9 | 11/25/2009 5:22:00 PM

    The Equinox has been providing Thanksgiving dinner to those in need for the past 40 years. Our Jaime Kazlo talked with one volunteer who has been there since the very first turkey was carved. More »

  • Holiday travelers hit the roads, rails and skies

    Capital News 9 | 11/25/2009 5:05:00 PM

    New Yorkers are hitting the roads, rails and skies, heading to their Thanksgiving day destinations. Curtis Schick joins us from along the New York State Thruway with more. More »

  • Holiday travelers hit the roads, rails and skies

    Capital News 9 | 11/25/2009 5:05:00 PM

    New Yorkers are hitting the roads, rails and skies, heading to their Thanksgiving day destinations. Curtis Schick joins us from along the New York State Thruway with more. More »

  • Toddler's talent reaches every corner pocket of the globe

    Capital News 9 | 11/25/2009 4:56:00 PM

    Eight months ago, our reporter Kaitlyn Ross and videographer Shawn Hilleboe brought you the story of 2-year-old Keith O'Dell - a pool-playing prodigy who had been amazing his family and friends for months. Shortly after our story aired, he won hearts around the world as well. After being featured in hundreds of newspapers and television shows, Capital News 9 caught up with the O'Dell family again to find out where their little pool shark is now. More »

  • Man charged with possessing child porn, days before move to Fla.

    Capital News 9 | 11/25/2009 4:34:00 PM

    A Schenectady man who police said planned to move to Florida on Monday was arrested on child porn charges on Wednesday. More »

  • Man charged with possessing child porn, days before move to Fla.

    Capital News 9 | 11/25/2009 4:34:00 PM

    A Schenectady man who police said planned to move to Florida on Monday was arrested on child porn charges on Wednesday. More »

  • Schenectady Man Faces Child Porn Charges

    Fox 23 News | 11/25/2009 4:29:50 PM

    Police say yhe 61-year-old was planning a move to Florida when the images were found on his computer. More »

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