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WAMC News
WAMC News
Church Helps Haitians Apply To Stay In US
Springfield, MA
(2010-02-09)
Catholic Charities of Springfield offers help for Haitians in Western Mass
NYS Comptroller Releases 5 Years of School Audits
Albany, NY
(2010-02-09)
The New York State Comptroller's "School District Accountability Initiative" comes to fruition ahead of schedule.
Fairpoint Files Long-Delayed Bankruptcy Reorganization Plan
Portland, ME
(2010-02-09)
Bankruptcy restructuring plan reduces Fairpoint debt by nearly two-thirds.
Vermont Governor Participates in Federal Energy Discussions
Washington, D.C.
(2010-02-09)
Governor Jim Douglas among those discussing energy task force recommendations with administration officials.
Senate vote today on Monserrate's fate
Albany, NY
(2010-02-09)
Senate President Malcolm Smith says he believes the votes are there to expel State Senator Hiram Monserrate, when the Senate takes action Tuesday against the Queens Senator, who was convicted of misdemeanor assault against his girlfriend.
Report: Welder's torch may have sparked explosion
Middletown, CT
(2010-02-09)
Investigators are still trying to figure out what sparked the deadly explosion that killed five people Sunday at the construction site of a power plant in Middletown, Connecticut.
Amendment would lower MTA tax on businesses
Albany, NY
(2010-02-09)
New York Governor David Paterson has proposed an amendment to his 2010-11 budget, to reduce the burden of the MTA payroll tax on businesses in Dutchess, Orange, Rockland and Putnam Counties, while raising the tax on New York City businesses.
Bill in Mass. would ban graphic messages
Boston, MA
(2010-02-09)
The Republican leader in the Massachusetts House has drafted a bill to ban the sending of sexually graphic instant messages to minors.
Ethics override passes Assembly, fails in Senate
Albany, NY
(2010-02-09)
The New York State Assembly overrode Governor David Paterson's veto of ethics legislation Monday afternoon. The vote failed in the State Senate, where Republicans and Democrats were left pointing fingers over who was to blame.
Company building chip fab plant coming to Albany
Albany, NY
(2010-02-09)
A major announcement is expected Tuesday regarding a company connected to the construction of the Global Foundries computer chip plant in Saratoga County.
Ruling says city landfill can expand into Pine Bush
Albany, NY
(2010-02-09)
Environmentalists have lost a lawsuit seeking to block expansion of the Albany city dump into the Pine Bush.
Fairpoint files bankruptcy plan
New York City, NY
(2010-02-09)
The debt load of telecommunications provider Fairpoint Communications will be cut by nearly two-thirds under a bankruptcy reorganization plan filed Monday.
Petition to save library causes clash
Housatonic, MA
(2010-02-09)
A citizens' petition to close a community library in Housatonic, Massachusetts has hit on a sore spot for library supporters who just got over a battle with elected officials.
On_Site Report From CT Blast
Middletown, CT
(2010-02-08)
Q&A with NECN CT Bureau Chief Brian Burnell, who is on the scene of the Middletown gas plant explosion.
End of an Era at RPI
Troy, NY
(2010-02-08)
The man who has been referred to as the "heart and soul" of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute moves on...
New York State's List of Polluted Waters is Getting Shorter
Albany, NY
(2010-02-08)
In Washinton County, Cossayuna Lake is close to being removed from the DEC's watchlist after 10 years. Two lakes in the Adirondacks, Cranberry Lake and Gull Pond, in St. Lawrence County, have been taken off the state's list of impaired waters.
Endorsements For Return Of Police Commission
Springfield, MA
(2010-02-08)
Activist, police union official back return to civilian police commission in Springfield MA
Aftermath of CT Gas Plant Explosion
Hudson Valley, NY
(2010-02-08)
The investigation is beginning into the cause of a CT explosion that killed five.
NYS Health Commissioner Speaks With WAMC About Sugary Soft Drink Tax
Albany, NY
(2010-02-08)
State Health Commissioner Dr. Richard Daines outlines efforts to increase taxes on sugar-laden soft drinks in New York.
Foundation Supports School Improvement Project
Springfield, MA
(2010-02-08)
$1.25 million grant goes to Springfield MA schools for pilot program to close achievement gap
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