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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
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Published September 24NY-18 campaign attacks are 'beyond the pale' both candidates say
Both candidates for New York's 18th Congressional district said the other's campaign attacks on their children and old social media accounts are "beyond the pale."
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Published September 24Sampling Big E cuisine, Minogue talks affordability, auditing Beacon Hill in bid for governor
This November, Massachusetts residents will have a choice between incumbent Democratic Governor Maura Healey and her well-funded Republican opponent: Mike Minogue – a former medical device company CEO and longtime party donor.
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Published September 24Morning Headlines with Ivan Lajara, Regional Managing Editor for the Daily Freeman, Saratogian, Troy Record, an Oneida Dispatch
WAMC’s David Guistina in conversation with Ivan Lajara, Regional Managing Editor for the Daily Freeman, Saratogian, Troy Record, and Oneida Dispatch, about Senator Michelle Hinchey's legislation aimed at regulating License Plate Readers.
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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 23As Healey backs starter home building rules initiative, municipal association opposed
This week, Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey threw her support behind a November ballot question that would override local zoning ordinances to allow homes to be built on small lots across the Commonwealth.
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Published September 23Hochul 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 September 22NY 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 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 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 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…