News across Greene County

State troopers ramping up their presence ahead of the High Holy Days (VIDEO)
ALBANY – State troopers across New York are ramping up their presence outside Jewish houses of worship and community gathering places ahead of the High Holy Days. “Hate has no place in our great state. It just does not belong here. And it’s not who we are. And we must condemn it…

New England’s highest mountain honoring the memory of 9/11
Two pillars of light are shining from the top of New England’s highest peak this week to remember the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001

To unseat Markey, Mass. Republican Deaton pursues unenrolled voters with anti-corruption platform
Republican John Deaton is back on the ballot this fall. Two years after seeking to unseat U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren, he is challenging Massachusetts' other senator, Ed Markey.

U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand sees attorney registration suspended
Kirsten Gillibrand was one of more than 1,000 attorneys whose registrations were suspended for failing to file required paperwork.

Question 7 would remove local zoning power from MA communities. Backers say that's a good thing
Question 7 is opposed by groups like the Massachusetts Municipal Association, which maintains that control of zoning must remain with towns and cities.

Longtime neighborhood non-profit celebrates co-founder as she departs Springfield
After decades of devoting herself to those in need, a co-founder of one of Springfield's most beloved nonprofits is departing the city – but hopes to stay connected with the cause and people she’s helped for so long.

Cyber breach-related closure continues at Springfield Public Schools
One of the largest school districts in New England was closed to students yet again Wednesday as it deals with the fallout of a cyber breach. As experts tell WAMC , incidents like it are becoming more frequent.

Vermont Senators welcome return of National Guard but pan the war in Iran
After members of the Vermont National Guard returned home from a deployment to the Middle East Sunday, the state's U.S. Senators say the guard should not have been sent to the war zone in the first place.

Poughkeepsie parents share concerns about technology in the classroom
Tuesday was the first day of school in the Poughkeepsie Central School District. Lower Hudson Valley Bureau Chief Elias Guerra asked families how the day went.

North Country Chamber of Commerce CEO discusses regional impact of US-Canada trade war
Tariffs are affecting cross border trade and relations and are particularly acute for U.S. communities along the border. North Country Chamber of Commerce CEO Garry Douglas said the tit-for-tat is in neither country’s interest.

Plattsburgh's Strand Center for the Arts could close due to financial crisis
An arts organization and theater in Plattsburgh says it may have to shut down this month if it can’t raise enough money to keep the doors open.

Morning Headlines with Melissa Manno, Education Reporter at New York Focus, 9/9/26
WAMC’s David Guistina in conversation with Melissa Manno, Education Reporter at New York Focus, about New York teachers leaving screens behind.