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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
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My piece for @wamcradio.bsky.social on how lawmakers and advocates are working to make crosswalks in the city of Albany safer for all pedestrians.
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Advocates and councilmember take steps on pedestrian safety in Albany
From broken signals to faded markings, crosswalks in Albany have a reputation for being unsafe and inconsistent. Now, local advocates and a councilmember are taking concrete steps to address pedestria...
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November 19, 2025 at 3:07 PM
My piece for @wamcradio.bsky.social on how lawmakers and advocates are working to make crosswalks in the city of Albany safer for all pedestrians.
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Advocates hold statewide rally calling for sentencing reform
Advocates hold statewide rally calling for sentencing reform
Advocates rallied statewide on Tuesday to call for sentencing reform ahead of the 2026 New York legislative session. They gathered in front of the Governor’s Mansion in Albany as formerly incarcerated...
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November 19, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Advocates hold statewide rally calling for sentencing reform
Adirondack Park Agency sends Essex County weapons range project to rare adjudicatory hearing
Adirondack Park Agency sends Essex County weapons range project to rare adjudicatory hearing
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November 17, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Adirondack Park Agency sends Essex County weapons range project to rare adjudicatory hearing
A play about forgiveness and lost connections: 'There is Hope'
A play about forgiveness and lost connections: 'There is Hope'
The three-act production, "There is Hope" is loosely based off a personal experience with an ex, but the inspiration really came from an old friend who Grogan says pulled him out of a dark place post ...
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November 17, 2025 at 12:13 PM
A play about forgiveness and lost connections: 'There is Hope'
In a shift, Trump says House Republicans should vote to release Epstein files
In a shift, Trump says House Republicans should vote to release Epstein files
Members of the House, including some Republicans, have forced a vote as early as Tuesday to release unclassified files held by the government.
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November 17, 2025 at 12:12 PM
In a shift, Trump says House Republicans should vote to release Epstein files
Author interview: Brianne Brinker is out of her vault and ready to tell the world
Author interview: Brianne Brinker is out of her vault and ready to tell the world
Brianne Brinker’s new book “Skating Out of the Vault: A Trans Woman’s Escape from The Game of Masculinity” tells her story of sports and identity and how it shaped her perception of self.
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November 17, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Author interview: Brianne Brinker is out of her vault and ready to tell the world
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Our President, Manik Elahi, was quoted in a story for @wamcradio.bsky.social discussing Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's generational election and the type of coalition he managed to build-a lot of which, started right here in Albany with AMAC! Read the full article on WAMC's website.
November 16, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Our President, Manik Elahi, was quoted in a story for @wamcradio.bsky.social discussing Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's generational election and the type of coalition he managed to build-a lot of which, started right here in Albany with AMAC! Read the full article on WAMC's website.
Newsroom Producer/Reporter Sajina Shrestha with a slice of pecan pie from the amazing Ellen Gray, who was a guest in today’s episode of #FoodFriday on Vox Pop with host Ray Graf.
Full episode: bit.ly/47YZYAo
Full episode: bit.ly/47YZYAo
November 14, 2025 at 8:44 PM
Newsroom Producer/Reporter Sajina Shrestha with a slice of pecan pie from the amazing Ellen Gray, who was a guest in today’s episode of #FoodFriday on Vox Pop with host Ray Graf.
Full episode: bit.ly/47YZYAo
Full episode: bit.ly/47YZYAo
Hospice workers call for Gov. Hochul to sign bill restricting for-profit hospices
Hospice workers call for Gov. Hochul to sign bill restricting for-profit hospices
Workers gathered to call on Governor Hochul to sign legislation preventing for-profit hospices from growing or opening until better patient safeguards are in place.
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November 14, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Hospice workers call for Gov. Hochul to sign bill restricting for-profit hospices
NYS news of the week with Jimmy Vielkind
NYS news of the week with Jimmy Vielkind
Jimmy Vieklind talks through the week's biggest political stories.
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November 14, 2025 at 7:12 PM
NYS news of the week with Jimmy Vielkind
Muslim organizers in the Capital Region look to follow Zohran Mamdani's example
Muslim organizers in the Capital Region look to follow Zohran Mamdani's example
After Zohran Mamdani’s historic win as the first South Asian and first Muslim mayor of New York City, Albany Muslim organizers and community members are looking to follow his example, and increase the...
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November 14, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Muslim organizers in the Capital Region look to follow Zohran Mamdani's example
Effects of shutdown likely to linger in New York's Capital Region
Effects of shutdown likely to linger in New York's Capital Region
Lawmakers in Washington voted to reopen the federal government Wednesday night, but the longest shutdown in history is likely to have a lasting impact, including in the Capital Region.
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November 14, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Effects of shutdown likely to linger in New York's Capital Region
Albany County Legislature paves way for affordable housing development
Albany County Legislature paves way for affordable housing development
The Albany County Legislature has passed a law that officially recognizes affordable housing as a public purpose. The measure, in tandem with another move by the governing body this week, will give th...
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November 14, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Albany County Legislature paves way for affordable housing development
Gov. Hochul angers environmentalists with walk-back of climate policies
Gov. Hochul angers environmentalists with walk-back of climate policies
The state on Wednesday agreed to delay the implementation of the All-Electric Building Act, which was set to go into effect in January.
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November 14, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Gov. Hochul angers environmentalists with walk-back of climate policies
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🔊 Listen to @nypirg.bsky.social Senior Policy Advisor @blairhorner.bsky.social on @wamcradio.bsky.social: The rise of the New York independent voter
"A recent examination of partisan voting enrollments over time showed just how nuanced New York’s electorate is."
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"A recent examination of partisan voting enrollments over time showed just how nuanced New York’s electorate is."
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The rise of the New York independent voter
The big news last week was the election results. By and large, it was a good election day for Democrats across the nation. Here in New York, Democrats won in many parts of the state. For example, Demo...
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November 14, 2025 at 1:48 PM
🔊 Listen to @nypirg.bsky.social Senior Policy Advisor @blairhorner.bsky.social on @wamcradio.bsky.social: The rise of the New York independent voter
"A recent examination of partisan voting enrollments over time showed just how nuanced New York’s electorate is."
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"A recent examination of partisan voting enrollments over time showed just how nuanced New York’s electorate is."
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WE WON THE EXCELLENCE IN SOUND AWARD! @mabroadcasters.bsky.social awards @wamcradio.bsky.social for our coverage of @wneuniversity.bsky.social hosting FIRST Robotics www.wamc.org/news/2025-03...
November 14, 2025 at 1:24 AM
WE WON THE EXCELLENCE IN SOUND AWARD! @mabroadcasters.bsky.social awards @wamcradio.bsky.social for our coverage of @wneuniversity.bsky.social hosting FIRST Robotics www.wamc.org/news/2025-03...
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We're off! It took a while to get to the news radio categories, but @wamcradio.bsky.social (WAMQ Great Barrington) collects the merit award for Best Spot News Story! Josh Landes's Butternut Fire coverage earns it!
November 14, 2025 at 1:04 AM
We're off! It took a while to get to the news radio categories, but @wamcradio.bsky.social (WAMQ Great Barrington) collects the merit award for Best Spot News Story! Josh Landes's Butternut Fire coverage earns it!
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For @wamcradio.bsky.social : I'm at the @mabroadcasters.bsky.social 's Sound Bites 2025 award ceremony in Milford! Got in just as they were honoring the memory of western Mass's Barbara Bernard
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November 14, 2025 at 12:08 AM
For @wamcradio.bsky.social : I'm at the @mabroadcasters.bsky.social 's Sound Bites 2025 award ceremony in Milford! Got in just as they were honoring the memory of western Mass's Barbara Bernard
www.masslive.com/westernmass/...
www.masslive.com/westernmass/...