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Published September 17Benefit for Triplex Cinema to feature first-of-its-kind collaboration for star married actors
A pair of renowned actors are performing a staged reading of the classic 1940 film "His Girl Friday" in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, for a fundraiser Saturday.
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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 16'DIY-ing into existence': Mass. punk festival, Albany band discuss creating an inclusive punk scene
QueerCore Fest, an annual do-it-yourself punk show, returns in Easthampton, Massachusetts this Friday and Saturday. WAMC's Sajina Shrestha spoke with festival organizer Ben Delozier and Albany band Daisy Chain about the event's efforts to create an inclusive space within the…
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Published September 16FBI: Springfield Public Schools staff, student data included in cyber breach
Federal authorities say a breach that forced Springfield Public Schools to close for a week did include student and staff data.
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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.
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Published September 16Trooper shoots and kills man approaching him with gun
CAIRO – The State Attorney General’s Office is investigating the shooting death of a man by a state trooper as the man pointed what appeared to be a black handgun at the officer during an incident at the Whip-O-Will Campground on Route 31 in the Town of Cairo. Police identified…
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Published September 15Adirondack advocates concerned about EPA rollback of power plant emissions rules
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency this week announced rollbacks of power plant emissions regulations. The move concerns Adirondack advocates who say there will be negative environmental and economic implications for the region
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Published September 15Who's welcoming, made of wood, and lives in Tupper Lake? The Wild Center's new troll
This summer, giant wooden trolls have taken over Tupper Lake. They’ve captured the attention, social media feeds, and hearts of those who visit them at the Wild Center.
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Published September 15After pushback, NY withdraws its plan to consider building a new prison
Last week, news broke that New York State was looking into building a brand new, large-scale prison. Now, the state has withdrawn its proposal.
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Published September 15Climate Solutions Week in Hudson Valley explores renewables, art, and community
Climate Solutions Week explores different environmental challenges and solutions including: a sustainable fashion runway, a how-to on disposing of refrigerators, a heat pump demonstration, and discussions about data centers.
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Published September 15Food pantry opened at Catskill VA Medical Center Catskill clinic
CATSKILL – The Albany Stratton Veterans Affairs Medical Center has launched a remote food pantry in its community-based outpatient clinic. The Catskill Community Based Outpatient Clinic, in partnership with the Regional Food Bank, is opening the on-site food pantry to address…
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Published September 14With 2nd win, UMass Amherst football fans celebrate dominant start, Springfield players
After logging one of the worst seasons in college football last year, the University of Massachusetts Amherst has won its first two games of the season - two more than they earned last year.But for the Minutemen faithful, it’s been a joy to behold and already has students and…