http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/news/ WAMC New York News en-us Thu, 26 Nov 2009 07:00:28 GMT Public Interactive newsroom.NewsPodcast via Rome 30 mail@wamc.org no WAMC Podcast Feed http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/news/content/1582128.html Complications surrounding New York State's budget deficit aren't the only pressing issues facing Governor David Paterson. Advocates for residents living in adult housing facilities were in Albany and New York City Tuesday, calling on the Governor to fully comply with a federal court order to move upwards of 43-hundred NYC-based residents to more appropriate community housing... WAMC Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:36:51 GMT mail@wamc.org no Complications surrounding New York State's budget deficit aren't the only pressing issues facing Governor David Paterson. Advocates for residents living in adult housing facilities were in Albany and New York City Tuesday, calling on the Governor to Adocates to Paterson: Redirect Adult Home Dollars to Comply With Court Ruling mail@wamc.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/news/content/1582123.html What if our economy was based on respecting the environment, instead of using it up? We talk with the author of a book that proposes creating a right relationship with the earth. WAMC Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:29:00 GMT mail@wamc.org no What if our economy was based on respecting the environment, instead of using it up? We talk with the author of a book that proposes creating a right relationship with the earth. Building A Whole Earth Economy mail@wamc.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/news/content/1582122.html A new analysis of government data on global warming pollution from the state's power plants examines both age of and pollution from power plants and ranks the state's power plants nationally and by state based on these factors. WAMC Wed, 25 Nov 2009 16:25:59 GMT mail@wamc.org no A new analysis of government data on global warming pollution from the state's power plants examines both age of and pollution from power plants and ranks the state's power plants nationally and by state based on these factors. Environmentalists Say NY Power Plants Are Big Polluters mail@wamc.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/news/content/1581990.html The man who allegedly took the Stissing Mountain Middle School principal hostage in his Pine Plains office earlier this month has been found incompetent to stand trial. WAMC Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:33:18 GMT mail@wamc.org no The man who allegedly took the Stissing Mountain Middle School principal hostage in his Pine Plains office earlier this month has been found incompetent to stand trial. School hostage suspect deemed unfit to stand trial mail@wamc.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/news/content/1581988.html Governor David Paterson gave the state legislature an ultimatum- either vote on his deficit closing plan, or give him the authorization to fill the gap himself. Lawmakers left for the Thanksgiving holiday without considering either bill. WAMC Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:27:43 GMT mail@wamc.org no Governor David Paterson gave the state legislature an ultimatum- either vote on his deficit closing plan, or give him the authorization to fill the gap himself. Lawmakers left for the Thanksgiving holiday without considering either bill. Legislature leaves Albany, ignores Paterson plea mail@wamc.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/news/content/1581987.html Jurors at the federal corruption trial of former New York Senate Majority Leader Joe Bruno will wait until after Thanksgiving to decide his fate. WAMC Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:26:19 GMT mail@wamc.org no Jurors at the federal corruption trial of former New York Senate Majority Leader Joe Bruno will wait until after Thanksgiving to decide his fate. Jury adjourns until Monday in Bruno trial mail@wamc.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/news/content/1581982.html New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy are introducing a bill to crack down on illegal gun trafficking. WAMC Wed, 25 Nov 2009 12:12:38 GMT mail@wamc.org no New York Senator Kirsten Gillibrand and Congresswoman Carolyn McCarthy are introducing a bill to crack down on illegal gun trafficking. Gillibrand and McCarthy propose gun bill mail@wamc.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/news/content/1581857.html Family caregivers save New York State billions, but need support services themselves. WAMC Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:06:12 GMT mail@wamc.org no Family caregivers save New York State billions, but need support services themselves. New York Office For the Aging Assesses Impact of Caregivers mail@wamc.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/news/content/1581703.html New York's small businesses are looking for help to ride out the recession, and one county is starting an innovative new program. WAMC Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:24:01 GMT mail@wamc.org no New York's small businesses are looking for help to ride out the recession, and one county is starting an innovative new program. New Program for Small Businesses mail@wamc.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/news/content/1581576.html After three weeks of testimony that included over 500 exhibits and 70 witnesses, jurors in the federal corruption trial of former Senate Leader Joe Bruno heard more than five hours of final summations from the prosecution and defense Monday, and will begin deliberations this morning. WAMC Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:11:59 GMT mail@wamc.org no After three weeks of testimony that included over 500 exhibits and 70 witnesses, jurors in the federal corruption trial of former Senate Leader Joe Bruno heard more than five hours of final summations from the prosecution and defense Monday, and will Jury now holds Bruno's fate in their hands mail@wamc.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/news/content/1581575.html After a recommendation by the state Inspector General, disciplinary action has been taken against three supervisors at the state Office of General Services. WAMC Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:30:20 GMT mail@wamc.org no After a recommendation by the state Inspector General, disciplinary action has been taken against three supervisors at the state Office of General Services. Three placed on leave as part of man-cave investigation mail@wamc.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/news/content/1581565.html Tensions were high in the Newburgh Activity Center Monday night, as the city council passed a budget that includes a 24 percent tax increase and 31 layoffs, including two police officers, and two firefighters. WAMC Tue, 24 Nov 2009 13:06:37 GMT mail@wamc.org no Tensions were high in the Newburgh Activity Center Monday night, as the city council passed a budget that includes a 24 percent tax increase and 31 layoffs, including two police officers, and two firefighters. Newburgh budget passes with 24% tax hike mail@wamc.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/news/content/1581558.html A Capital Region school district is being criticized for overspending, and a lack of oversight. WAMC Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:55:29 GMT mail@wamc.org no A Capital Region school district is being criticized for overspending, and a lack of oversight. Comptroller finds spending troubles in Schenectady schools mail@wamc.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/news/content/1581557.html It's believed a law being signed on Long Island makes Suffolk County the first municipality in the nation to ban the sale of drop-side baby cribs. WAMC Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:53:14 GMT mail@wamc.org no It's believed a law being signed on Long Island makes Suffolk County the first municipality in the nation to ban the sale of drop-side baby cribs. First-of-its-kind law against drop-side cribs mail@wamc.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/news/content/1581368.html A coalition of anti-hunger, faith and children's advocacy groups are urging Congress to take action to reverse the rising epidemic of hunger among children in America. WAMC Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:38:20 GMT mail@wamc.org no A coalition of anti-hunger, faith and children's advocacy groups are urging Congress to take action to reverse the rising epidemic of hunger among children in America. Hunger Advocates Call on Lawmakers: End Child Hunger Now! mail@wamc.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/news/content/1581335.html The Albany County District Attorney is partnering with St. Peter's Addiction Recovery Center, issuing a warning to schools, health care officials, counseling professionals and the general public... HEROIN use is on the rise. WAMC Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:03:33 GMT mail@wamc.org no The Albany County District Attorney is partnering with St. Peter's Addiction Recovery Center, issuing a warning to schools, health care officials, counseling professionals and the general public... HEROIN use is on the rise. Heroin Use On The Rise In Albany County mail@wamc.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/news/content/1581328.html 14 faculty jobs lost at Vassar, 14 staff positions cut at Utica College. WAMC Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:45:09 GMT mail@wamc.org no 14 faculty jobs lost at Vassar, 14 staff positions cut at Utica College. Colleges Making Cutbacks: Economy To Blame mail@wamc.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/news/content/1581320.html New efforts to work together so no one goes hungry. WAMC Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:28:53 GMT mail@wamc.org no New efforts to work together so no one goes hungry. Working Together To Feed The Hungry mail@wamc.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/news/content/1581272.html Closing arguments are being made in the federal corruption trial of former New York Senate Majority Leader Joe Bruno. WAMC Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:05:59 GMT mail@wamc.org no Closing arguments are being made in the federal corruption trial of former New York Senate Majority Leader Joe Bruno. Bruno deliberations likely to run into Tuesday mail@wamc.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/news/content/1581219.html A fight for votes with statewide implications is continuing in one rural New York county. WAMC Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:23:11 GMT mail@wamc.org no A fight for votes with statewide implications is continuing in one rural New York county. Vote Battle Holds Up Results In NY Again mail@wamc.org