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Published September 25Northern New York feeling the economic sting from U.S.-Canada trade war
As the trade war between the U.S. and Canada drags on, Northern New York is taking an economic hit.Newsday reporter Keshia Clukey, a native of Plattsburgh, recently published an article that details the impacts of tariffs and strained political relations on workers and business…
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Published September 24Agrivoltaics emerging as an opportunity for farmers
Farmers are growing crops and grazing animals on solar sites
WAMC Northeast Public Radio
Published September 23Northeast motorcycle dealership not feeling the pressure of US, Canada trade war
In one of the latest folds in the ongoing trade war between Canada and the United States, President Donald Trump has enacted a series of tariffs on some Canadian goods and an outright ban on the import of some Canadian motorcycles. One brand in particular, Can-Am, is at the…
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Published September 22Climate 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 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.
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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.
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Published September 18Western Mass. no exception to rising prices, cost of living issues playing out across country
Amid constant headlines covering inflation, energy costs and the cost of living these days, parts of the Northeast are often in the spotlight, with parts of New York and most of Massachusetts front-and-center.
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Published September 18‘A movement’: Jeromie Whalen recounts Mass. congressional primary bid, hopes for future
Two weeks after his loss on primary night, Jeromie Whalen is back in the classroom, and as he and members of his campaign tell WAMC, while they fell short on primary day, they won enough to build a movement they want to see continue.
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Published September 17Albany residents share concerns about economy as midterms loom
With the economy, inflation and prices top of mind for many midterm election voters, WAMC reporters spoke to people outside a Stewarts in Albany.
WAMC Northeast Public Radio
Published September 16Mass. officials, pollster weigh how AI regulations will shape midterms
With the midterm elections looming, questions around the rapid expansion of the artificial intelligence industry are on voters' minds.
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Published September 16ONGOING: Rens. County school delayed due to "evolving" situation
Averill Park Central School District buildings are operating with a two-hour delay this morning as school officials monitor an ongoing situation in the surrounding area.