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Published 95 minutes agoWest Point Professor says he's being pushed out for teaching human-caused climate change
Dr. Adam Kalkstein is suing West Point, alleging that his contract isn't being renewed because he teaches that “humans influenced climate change,” violating his First Amendment right.
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Published 18 hours agoSenate minority leader: new Congress must focus on affordability
There is broad speculation that Democrats may take control of both houses of Congress following the midterms. Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer says there is one thing that must be addressed if that occurs.
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Published 20 hours agoSchumer optimistic that a Democrat will win northern New York Congressional race
During a stop in Plattsburgh, New York Senator Charles Schumer expressed optimism that the 21st Congressional District, now represented by Republican Elise Stefanik, could flip.
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Published 22 hours agoSchumer announces funding to remediate infrastructure on the former Plattsburgh Air Force Base
New York Senator Charles Schumer was in Plattsburgh this morning to announce the town will be able to secure funding through the Lake Champlain Basin Program to fix deteriorating infrastructure on the former Plattsburgh Air Force Base
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Published September 04Morning Headlines with Kevin Moran, Executive Editor of The Berkshire Eagle, 9/4/26
WAMC’s David Guistina in conversation with Kevin Moran, Executive Editor of The Berkshire Eagle about how the Clancy trial is holding up another murder case in the county.
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Published September 03Springfield Public Schools adopts AI-powered attendance software
One of the biggest school districts in the Northeast is embracing an AI tool designed to tackle attendance and boost outreach with student families. It comes at a time when the district is still defining its approach to artificial intelligence.
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Published September 03Poughkeepsie adopts new K-8 curriculum amid low test scores
As the new school year nears, one Hudson Valley school district is set to adopt a new curriculum for students in kindergarten through eighth grade.
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Published September 03Additional arrests in Plattsburgh YMCA child abuse investigation
Additional arrests have been made in an investigation into child abuse at the Plattsburgh YMCA’s former child care center.
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Published September 03Mass. utility company faces scrutiny, residents face chronic issues with discolored water
Hudson/Catskill Bureau Chief Sam Dingman spoke with Talia Lissauer, the South County reporter for the Berkshire Eagle.
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Published September 03SUNY to provide resources for foster care, homeless students
Foster youth and formerly homeless students attending State University of New York institutions are now eligible for a program aimed at helping them get situated at school. WAMC's Sajina Shrestha reports.
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Published September 03Morning Headlines with Ivan Lajara, Regional Managing Editor for the Daily Freeman, Saratogian, Troy Record, and Oneida Dispatch, 9/3/26
WAMC’s David Guistina in conversation with Ivan Lajara, Regional Managing Editor for the Daily Freeman, Saratogian, Troy Record, and Oneida Dispatch, about the Kingston Common Council approving a police contract that includes a 3.75% pay raise.
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Published September 02City of Plattsburgh considers moratorium on high energy computing facilities
The city of Plattsburgh will hold a public hearing Thursday evening for a proposed moratorium on “certain high energy computing facilities.”