Economy hammering state horse tracks, OTB
Betting is down at New York's horse tracks and Off-Track Betting parlors this year amid the weak economy.

Albany police seeking man who fired shot in grocery
Albany police are looking for a man who they say chased another man into a neighborhood grocery and fired a shot at him inside the store.

Poll: Most New Yorkers plan to spend less this holiday season
A majority of New Yorkers plan to spend less on holiday gifts this season, according to a new survey by the Siena Research Institute.

Stratford man charged for third time with stealing timber
A Stratford man who admitted last year to stealing timber and was charged with similar crimes in April is facing new charges.

Friday's forecast
The weekend's weather will more resemble mid-December than mid-November.