http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/news/ WAMC New York News en-us Sat, 10 Jan 2009 01:10:18 GMT Public Interactive newsroom.NewsPodcast via Rome 30 mail@wamc.org no WAMC Podcast Feed http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/news/content/1455983.html Students spend day volunteering as part of Leadership Conference in Plattsburgh. WAMC Fri, 09 Jan 2009 10:16:42 GMT mail@wamc.org no Students spend day volunteering as part of Leadership Conference in Plattsburgh. China 150 Students Put Leadership Conference Skills to Work mail@wamc.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/news/content/1455970.html An Albany man with a big heart has opened a little shop he hopes will become a safe haven for neighborhood youth. WAMC Fri, 09 Jan 2009 09:58:32 GMT mail@wamc.org no An Albany man with a big heart has opened a little shop he hopes will become a safe haven for neighborhood youth. New Hangout For Albany Inner-City Kids mail@wamc.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/news/content/1455907.html Nearly 1.4 million people in New York State suffer from co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders; however, those individuals rarely receive services that effectively address both. For years, the mental health and substance use systems of care have operated separately, and regulatory and financial barriers have restricted integration of these services. That is about to change. WAMC Fri, 09 Jan 2009 08:42:00 GMT mail@wamc.org no Nearly 1.4 million people in New York State suffer from co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders; however, those individuals rarely receive services that effectively address both. For years, the mental health and substance use systems of NY Will Have First Co-Current Disorder Care Center In The Nation mail@wamc.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/news/content/1455642.html New York Governor David Paterson said for the first time Thursday that Caroline Kennedy's lack of legislative experience is a "minus" to her qualifications as a possible appointee to the U.S. Senate. WAMC Fri, 09 Jan 2009 12:45:56 GMT mail@wamc.org no New York Governor David Paterson said for the first time Thursday that Caroline Kennedy's lack of legislative experience is a "minus" to her qualifications as a possible appointee to the U.S. Senate. For first time, Paterson points out possible Kennedy negatives mail@wamc.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/news/content/1455636.html Counties in the Hudson Valley are expected to pay some $48 million for Medicaid services in 2009, with counties using an average of 48 percent of their property tax revenue to fund Medicaid obligations. WAMC Fri, 09 Jan 2009 12:37:58 GMT mail@wamc.org no Counties in the Hudson Valley are expected to pay some $48 million for Medicaid services in 2009, with counties using an average of 48 percent of their property tax revenue to fund Medicaid obligations. Hudson Valley counties will use property taxes to fund Medicaid mail@wamc.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/news/content/1455635.html New York Governor David Paterson says he was dizzy, anxious and uncertain he could make it to the podium before delivering his first state of the state speech on Wednesday. WAMC Fri, 09 Jan 2009 12:35:42 GMT mail@wamc.org no New York Governor David Paterson says he was dizzy, anxious and uncertain he could make it to the podium before delivering his first state of the state speech on Wednesday. Paterson was dizzy, anxious at first address mail@wamc.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/news/content/1455291.html One Hudson Valley city is brainstorming for ways to end escalating gun violence. WAMC Thu, 08 Jan 2009 07:02:53 GMT mail@wamc.org no One Hudson Valley city is brainstorming for ways to end escalating gun violence. Poughkeepsie Declares Zero Gun Tolerance mail@wamc.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/news/content/1455232.html As New York's governor calls for more rewards for business concessions, there are rumors of a huge coming layoff. WAMC Thu, 08 Jan 2009 05:05:19 GMT mail@wamc.org no As New York's governor calls for more rewards for business concessions, there are rumors of a huge coming layoff. IBM Layoffs and New York's State of the State mail@wamc.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/news/content/1455231.html As New York's governor calls for more rewards for business concessions, there are rumors of a huge coming layoff. WAMC Thu, 08 Jan 2009 05:05:19 GMT mail@wamc.org no As New York's governor calls for more rewards for business concessions, there are rumors of a huge coming layoff. IBM Layoffs and New York's State of the State mail@wamc.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/news/content/1455225.html Governor says getting a handle on energy resources is a key to economic recovery. WAMC Thu, 08 Jan 2009 16:52:19 GMT mail@wamc.org no Governor says getting a handle on energy resources is a key to economic recovery. Energy Initiatives a Priority in New York State of the State mail@wamc.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/news/content/1455087.html After months of political wrangling, Democrats have indeed taken control of New York's Senate for the first time in 43 years. WAMC Thu, 08 Jan 2009 11:56:35 GMT mail@wamc.org no After months of political wrangling, Democrats have indeed taken control of New York's Senate for the first time in 43 years. Crisis averted, Democrats take charge in state Senate mail@wamc.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/news/content/1454919.html Property taxes and economy of keen interest to regional officials. WAMC Wed, 07 Jan 2009 10:32:25 GMT mail@wamc.org no Property taxes and economy of keen interest to regional officials. North Country Reaction to Governor's State of the State mail@wamc.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/news/content/1454879.html New York's governor is calling for smarter spending and a focus on the future. WAMC Wed, 07 Jan 2009 09:22:55 GMT mail@wamc.org no New York's governor is calling for smarter spending and a focus on the future. NY State of the State: "Perilous" mail@wamc.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/news/content/1454739.html Some local banks are now applying for TARP money...and some experts call it a dead end. WAMC Wed, 07 Jan 2009 16:57:15 GMT mail@wamc.org no Some local banks are now applying for TARP money...and some experts call it a dead end. Banks and TARP - A Good Match or a Dead End? mail@wamc.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/news/content/1454737.html New state regulations require installation of emissions controls during power plant upgrades. WAMC Wed, 07 Jan 2009 16:55:55 GMT mail@wamc.org no New state regulations require installation of emissions controls during power plant upgrades. New York to Implement Stringent Emissions Rules, Business Group Concerned mail@wamc.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/news/content/1454636.html An audit by New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli finds that workers at one state agency in Central New York have been rigging the bidding system to help get their friends and family business. WAMC Wed, 07 Jan 2009 14:40:52 GMT mail@wamc.org no An audit by New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli finds that workers at one state agency in Central New York have been rigging the bidding system to help get their friends and family business. Central NY State Agency Accused of Bid Rigging mail@wamc.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/news/content/1454562.html Governor David Paterson, in his first State of the State message Wednesday, plans to propose an expansion of health insurance coverage for young adults up to 30, through a new optional policy that can be purchased by their parents. WAMC Wed, 07 Jan 2009 11:39:21 GMT mail@wamc.org no Governor David Paterson, in his first State of the State message Wednesday, plans to propose an expansion of health insurance coverage for young adults up to 30, through a new optional policy that can be purchased by their parents. Paterson to propose health insurance expansion mail@wamc.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/news/content/1454549.html The mother of a 10-year-old Albany girl killed by a stray bullet testified Tuesday at the trial of the teenager accused of killing her daughter. WAMC Wed, 07 Jan 2009 11:24:31 GMT mail@wamc.org no The mother of a 10-year-old Albany girl killed by a stray bullet testified Tuesday at the trial of the teenager accused of killing her daughter. Mother testifies about daughter's murder mail@wamc.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/news/content/1454205.html This morning New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli sat down to an informal breakfast with members of the media. WAMC's Capital District Bureau Chief Dave Lucas was there. WAMC Tue, 06 Jan 2009 07:50:20 GMT mail@wamc.org no This morning New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli sat down to an informal breakfast with members of the media. WAMC's Capital District Bureau Chief Dave Lucas was there. Breakfast With The Comptroller mail@wamc.org http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/news/content/1454067.html Seven NY hospitals are accused of charging the state millions for unlicensed detox services. WAMC Tue, 06 Jan 2009 16:32:22 GMT mail@wamc.org no Seven NY hospitals are accused of charging the state millions for unlicensed detox services. AG's Office Goes After NY Hospitals For Illegal Detox Program mail@wamc.org