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WAMC Northeast Public Radio
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…
WAMC Northeast Public Radio
Published September 22Oteil Burbridge, LaMP team up for Make-A-Wish benefit shows
Next month, Grammy award winner Oteil Burbridge is hitting the road with Vermont trio LaMP for a series of Make-A-Wish Foundation benefit concerts across the Northeast.
Adirondack Almanack
Published September 22Protection of Butler Family Farm helps secure local food supply
A Saratoga area land trust helped a third-generation family farm ensure the protection of its 75-acre land through a conservation easement
WAMC Northeast Public Radio
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.
WAMC Northeast Public Radio
Published 10 hours agoNortheast 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…
WAMC Northeast Public Radio
Published 11 hours agoAs 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.
Mid Hudson News
Published 22 hours agoHochul 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…
WAMC Northeast Public Radio
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.
WAMC Northeast Public Radio
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 –…
WAMC Northeast Public Radio
Published September 22Report examines mismanagement of Mass. unemployment assistance program
The Massachusetts state auditor's office says a new report examines mismanagement and violations of state law within the Department of Unemployment Assistance from 2022 to 2024.
WAMC Northeast Public Radio
Published September 22Father of murdered Mechanicville children moves toward $400M suit against city, schools
The father of four children who police say were killed by their mother and grandmother has filed a notice of claim against Saratoga County and the City of Mechanicville alleging more could have been done to protect his family.
WAMC Northeast Public Radio
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.