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My conversation with a member of New York Disability Advocates for @wamcradio.bsky.social on the importance of better resources for DSPs, Direct Support Professionals who work with and care for people with intellectual disabilities.
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Disability advocates rally for better resources for Direct Support Professionals
Disability advocates from all over New York rallied at the state Capitol in mid-November, asking Governor Kathy Hochul to address their demands around providing better resources for direct support pro...
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December 1, 2025 at 12:15 PM
My conversation with a member of New York Disability Advocates for @wamcradio.bsky.social on the importance of better resources for DSPs, Direct Support Professionals who work with and care for people with intellectual disabilities.
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Today and always, we are deeply grateful for our dedicated listeners. Your continued support makes everything we do at WAMC possible. Warmest wishes for a happy Thanksgiving.
Happy Thanksgiving from your friends at WAMC Northeast Public Radio
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November 26, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Today and always, we are deeply grateful for our dedicated listeners. Your continued support makes everything we do at WAMC possible. Warmest wishes for a happy Thanksgiving.
Higher than average travel is expected this holiday season, according to Albany International Airport
Higher than average travel is expected this holiday season, according to Albany International Airport
Albany International Airport is expecting an uptick in flyers throughout this holiday season.
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November 26, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Higher than average travel is expected this holiday season, according to Albany International Airport
U.S. ready to cut support to Scouts, accusing them of attacking 'boy-friendly spaces'
U.S. ready to cut support to Scouts, accusing them of attacking 'boy-friendly spaces'
Documents show the U.S. military is planning to sever all ties with the organization formerly known as the Boy Scouts.
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November 26, 2025 at 7:03 PM
U.S. ready to cut support to Scouts, accusing them of attacking 'boy-friendly spaces'
Empire State Youth Orchestra breaks ground on new music center
Empire State Youth Orchestra breaks ground on new music center
The Empire State Youth Orchestra broke ground on its new Capital Region Youth Music center in Schenectady on Tuesday.
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November 26, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Empire State Youth Orchestra breaks ground on new music center
Pittsfield’s No Matter What Sober House expands services to men amid high need
Pittsfield’s No Matter What Sober House expands services to men amid high need
An interview with Jamie Cote.
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November 26, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Pittsfield’s No Matter What Sober House expands services to men amid high need
St. Clare's pensioner takes stand in case against Albany Diocese
St. Clare's pensioner takes stand in case against Albany Diocese
A former employee who lost his retirement benefits after the St. Clare’s Hospital pension fund dried-up took the stand Tuesday in the trial of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany.
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November 26, 2025 at 3:24 PM
St. Clare's pensioner takes stand in case against Albany Diocese
Name a Price: Public Bathhouse No. 2, for sale in Albany, again
Name a Price: Public Bathhouse No. 2, for sale in Albany, again
Public Bathhouse No. 2, Fourth Avenue, Albany
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November 25, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Name a Price: Public Bathhouse No. 2, for sale in Albany, again
New CNA training program only takes three weeks
New CNA training program only takes three weeks
A new program at the Wesley Community, a senior home in Saratoga Springs, is fast-tracking those looking getting to get into the health care field
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November 25, 2025 at 5:22 PM
New CNA training program only takes three weeks
Burlington shops ready for Small Business Saturday
Burlington shops ready for Small Business Saturday
At Burlington’s Church Street Marketplace Monday, Vermont Senator Peter Welch got an early start on holiday shopping, while also taking a peek at progress of the city’s largest development projects.
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November 25, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Burlington shops ready for Small Business Saturday
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🔊 Listen to @nypirg.bsky.social's @blairhorner.bsky.social on @wamcradio.bsky.social: Big oil scores big profits and still gets tax benefits in New York
"The total amount of profits over the past four and a half calendar years for Big Oil is over $1 trillion." 🛢️💵
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"The total amount of profits over the past four and a half calendar years for Big Oil is over $1 trillion." 🛢️💵
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Big oil scores big profits and still gets tax benefits in New York
New York spends billions of dollars on programs to spur economic activities. Yet the spending is hard to track because there is no standard definition of economic-development spending.
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November 25, 2025 at 4:31 PM
🔊 Listen to @nypirg.bsky.social's @blairhorner.bsky.social on @wamcradio.bsky.social: Big oil scores big profits and still gets tax benefits in New York
"The total amount of profits over the past four and a half calendar years for Big Oil is over $1 trillion." 🛢️💵
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"The total amount of profits over the past four and a half calendar years for Big Oil is over $1 trillion." 🛢️💵
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'Illegal entrant' charged with murder in 2024 bike trail death
'Illegal entrant' charged with murder in 2024 bike trail death
In April of last year, a 76-year-old man was killed on the Mohawk-Hudson Bike Trail in Menands.
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November 25, 2025 at 4:33 PM
'Illegal entrant' charged with murder in 2024 bike trail death
With a clear mandate in a dominant election win, North Adams Mayor Jennifer Macksey lays out a vision for 2026
With a clear mandate in a dominant election win, North Adams Mayor Jennifer Macksey lays out a vision for 2026
An interview with North Adams, Massachusetts, Mayor Jennifer Macksey.
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November 24, 2025 at 7:08 PM
With a clear mandate in a dominant election win, North Adams Mayor Jennifer Macksey lays out a vision for 2026
New York state seeks public input on renovating Albany's Empire State Plaza
New York state seeks public input on renovating Albany's Empire State Plaza
A project to renovate Albany’s Empire State Plaza is one of many being backed by a $400 million state investment included in this year’s New York state budget to help reimagine the capital city. The s...
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November 24, 2025 at 2:47 PM
New York state seeks public input on renovating Albany's Empire State Plaza
New interactive map gives big picture of New York's lead pipe problem
New interactive map gives big picture of New York's lead pipe problem
The New York League of Conservation Voters new interactive data map tracks the lead presence in millions of water service lines across the state. Buffalo leads in major cities outside NYC, with 45% of...
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November 24, 2025 at 2:45 PM
New interactive map gives big picture of New York's lead pipe problem
Advocates praise elements of Adirondack State Land Master Plan amendments
Advocates praise elements of Adirondack State Land Master Plan amendments
Governor Kathy Hochul approved amendments to the Adirondack State Land Master Plan on Thursday. Regional advocates are applauding the provisions that will enhance access to the park’s public lands by ...
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November 24, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Advocates praise elements of Adirondack State Land Master Plan amendments
NY talks over Tesla Buffalo plant sputter in ‘fits and starts’
NY talks over Tesla Buffalo plant sputter in ‘fits and starts’
State officials say Tesla is hard to communicate with.
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November 24, 2025 at 2:44 PM
NY talks over Tesla Buffalo plant sputter in ‘fits and starts’
Former USAID workers relocate to the Capital Region
Former USAID workers relocate to the Capital Region
The federal government laid off thousands of workers this year after funding cuts from the Department of Government Efficiency and a lengthy government shutdown. The cuts also led to the dismantling o...
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November 24, 2025 at 2:44 PM
Former USAID workers relocate to the Capital Region
State Assembylman Robert Smullen first Republican to launch bid for NY-21
State Assembylman Robert Smullen first Republican to launch bid for NY-21
Republican New York State Assemblyman Robert Smullen has launched his campaign for Congress, looking to fill the 21st District seat currently held by Elise Stefanik, who is making a run for governor.
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November 21, 2025 at 7:13 PM
State Assembylman Robert Smullen first Republican to launch bid for NY-21
Thanks to everyone who joined WAMC On The Road at Gallery 40 in Poughkeepsie! Panelists Sarah Gilbert, David Krasnow, Emily Sachar & Casey Seiler discussed journalism, democracy, and First Amendment rights. Moderated by Joe Donahue. Listen Dec 22 at 11 a.m.
November 21, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Thanks to everyone who joined WAMC On The Road at Gallery 40 in Poughkeepsie! Panelists Sarah Gilbert, David Krasnow, Emily Sachar & Casey Seiler discussed journalism, democracy, and First Amendment rights. Moderated by Joe Donahue. Listen Dec 22 at 11 a.m.
Vermont Congressional delegation holds telephone town hall to discuss issues with constituents
Vermont Congressional delegation holds telephone town hall to discuss issues with constituents
During an hour-long virtual town hall, Vermont’s Congressional delegation heard concerns from Vermonters about federal policies impacting the state.
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November 21, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Vermont Congressional delegation holds telephone town hall to discuss issues with constituents
Industry leaders, local officials host affordability roundtable
Industry leaders, local officials host affordability roundtable
An array of industry leaders met for a roundtable discussion on affordability with three New York state senators Wednesday.
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November 20, 2025 at 12:35 PM
Industry leaders, local officials host affordability roundtable
Troy Turkey Trot officials say they're gearing up for a bigger, better race
Troy Turkey Trot officials say they're gearing up for a bigger, better race
With just over a week until Thanksgiving, things are preheating-up in Troy for the 78th annual Turkey Trot.
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November 19, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Troy Turkey Trot officials say they're gearing up for a bigger, better race
SUNY Chancellor discusses increasing enrollment
SUNY Chancellor discusses increasing enrollment
Since 2022, the State University of New York has seen a 6.5% increase in student enrollment, including a nearly 3% increase this year compared to last.
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November 19, 2025 at 8:22 PM
SUNY Chancellor discusses increasing enrollment
Siena poll: Hochul maintains early lead over Stefanik; Delgado struggles
Siena poll: Hochul maintains early lead over Stefanik; Delgado struggles
Siena Research Institute's latest round of New York polling data shows a snapshot of where voters are leaning almost a year from election day.
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November 19, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Siena poll: Hochul maintains early lead over Stefanik; Delgado struggles