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NY 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.

Gary's Pickles reflects on the impacts of high gas prices
WAMC spoke with Shelly and Barry Blyden, who help run the family business, Gary’s Pickles out of New Paltz, about the impact of high gas prices on their business.

Tara Kitchen owner Aneesa Waheed reflects on journey, road ahead
Moroccan restaurant Tara Kitchen began as a small stall at the Schenectady Greenmarket. Then, owner Aneesa Waheed and her husband decided to open a full-service eatery in the city in 2008. WAMC's Maryam Ahmad spoke to Waheed about the evolution of the business over 20 years.

Burlington Electric installing solar panels over its parking lot
The Burlington Electric Department is planning a new solar generation project

Union criticizes Vermont Health Network personnel cuts
A day after the University of Vermont Health Network announced layoffs, union members protested outside the network’s largest hospital

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.