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Published September 22Nonprofit: Pedestrian-centered infrastructure investment key to improving quality of life
James Rath's organization, Capital Streets, works to raise awareness about the importance of public transportation and pedestrian-centered infrastructure in New York's Capital Region. WAMC's Sajina Shrestha spoke with the executive director of the grassroots advocacy group about…
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Published September 22Oteil Burbridge, LaMP team up for Make-A-Wish benefit shows
Next month, Grammy award winner Oteil Burbridge is hitting the road with Vermont trio LaMP for a series of Make-A-Wish Foundation benefit concerts across the Northeast.
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Published 21 hours agoNY Olympic authority plans to expand staff after facilities struggled to meet demand
According to a budget approved by Olympic Regional Development Authority leadership, one of the biggest employers in the Adirondacks and Catskills is gearing up to bring on new full-time staff.
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Published 9 hours agoHochul seeks SBA disaster declaration after July flooding in Hudson Valley
ALBANY – Governor Kathy Hochul on Tuesday announced she has requested a Physical Disaster Declaration from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for Columbia, Rensselaer and the contiguous counties of Albany, Saratoga, Washington, Dutchess, Greene and Ulster, following a…
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Published 21 hours agoClimate debate heats up as New York gubernatorial election looms
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is looking to balance climate action and affordability amid criticism from environmentalists and her opponent, Republican Bruce Blakeman.
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Published September 22With loaners already flying, fleet of F-35As to land in western Mass.
Bit by bit, a fleet of new, state-of-the-art fighter aircraft is coming to a Air National Guard base in Western Massachusetts.F-35As are already soaring fast and loud through the Pioneer Valley. As commanders tell WAMC, their arrival means better protection for the Northeast –…
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Published September 22Report examines mismanagement of Mass. unemployment assistance program
The Massachusetts state auditor's office says a new report examines mismanagement and violations of state law within the Department of Unemployment Assistance from 2022 to 2024.
WAMC Northeast Public Radio
Published September 22Morning Headlines with Mike Goodwin, News Editor at The Times Union, 9/22/26
WAMC's David Guistina in conversation with Mike Goodwin, News Editor at The Times Union, about the Central Warehouse tear down in the city of Albany.
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Published September 21UAlbany physicists say researchers believe they have detected dark matter
A team of researchers around the world probed the anomaly detected at the LUX-ZEPLIN experiment, which is located deep underground in South Dakota. Two UAlbany physicists involved in the study spoke with WAMC’s Lucas Willard.
WAMC Northeast Public Radio
Published September 21Plantastic: Kingston music festival celebrates 50 years of ‘Plantasia,’ music and nature
Over the weekend, Kingston, New York, was home to a special music festival – one devoted to plants and the people who love them.
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Published September 21Demo of Albany's Central Warehouse to begin Monday night
It'll be a few more days before demolition work on Albany's Central Warehouse will be visible from I-787.
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Published September 21Foliage update amid fall tourism challenges in northern New York
This year, the autumn tourism season may face some challenges, like high gas prices and strained relations between the U.S. and Canada. WAMC's Lucas Willard asked Pat Bradley for a foliage update.