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ONGOING: 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.

Adirondack 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

Senator Kirsten Gillibrand says her law license suspension is 'odd'
Gillibrand was one of more than 1,000 attorneys suspended by a New York State appeals court judge for failing to file registration paperwork.

NY-21 GOP nominee Constantino continues to have a tense relationship with the media
Daily Gazette reporter Ted Remsnyder told WAMC about an article he wrote that drew Congressional candidate Anthony Constantino's ire.

Judge rules in favor of West Point law professor suing academy
A judge in the United States District Court Southern District of New York issued a decision this month in favor a law professor suing West Point as part of a class-action lawsuit.

Western Mass. communities honor 9/11 victims, including those with local ties
Across the country Friday, towns and cities solemnly marked 25 years since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks – including communities in western Massachusetts.Two towns in particular continued to commemorate the tragedies and pain felt on that day in 2001 – and the victims with ties…

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

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.

U.S. Senator Charles Schumer supports efforts to bring Winter Olympics back to New York
Senator Schumer supports efforts to bring the 2042 Olympics to New York

West 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.

Schumer 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.

Morning 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.