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By Carrie Saldo

Lenox, MA – More than a year of legal wrangling in a Federal Court over a proposal to build a large Catholic church parish center in the residential section of a Berkshire County town appears to be over. And as WAMC's Berkshire Bureau Chief, Carrie Saldo, reports, construction on the parish center could begin as soon as tomorrow:

By Pat Bradley

Wilmington, NY – The Olympic Regional Development Authority plans to submit revised redevelopment plans for the Whiteface Mountain ski area. Original plans were rejected when it was discovered the expansion could harm the habitat of a rare bird. WAMC's North Country Bureau Chief Pat Bradley has more.

Albany, NY – On this week's Legislative Gazette: Legislative leaders and environmental advocate groups push for more budget
negotiations, our political observer shares his thoughts on the recent departure of five Republican
assemblyman, and the house of Representatives approves Congressman Hinchey's measure to have energy
companies pay user fees for oil and gas.

Albany, NY – (Albany, NY (AIRS: 05/28/06 and 05/29/06) WAMC's Alan Chartock, Times Union editor Rex Smith and Daily Freeman Publisher Ira Fusfeld discuss the McClatchy deal, why reporters failed to challenge the First Lady's false statements, and much more.

By Jessica Bloustein

Albany, NY – Two Dutch film-makers are looking for a little bit of their hometown in cities worldwide that share the name Amsterdam. The upstate New York city of Amsterdam is one of those cities-one of four to be featured their film. WAMC's Capital District Bureau Chief Jessica Bloustein talked to the one of the filmmakers--a film school professor in Belgium.

By Pat Bradley

Plattsburgh, NY – Amendments were added to the Senate immigration bill before it passed on Thursday that would further modify impending passport requirements at the nation's borders. An earlier amendment called for delaying implementation, and the new proposals would add several reforms. WAMC's North Country Bureau Chief Pat Bradley has more.

By Dan Bobkoff

Amherst, MA – A University of Massachusetts researcher is cautioning parents about exposing infants and young toddlers to television. WAMC's Pioneer Valley Bureau Chief Dan Bobkoff has the story.

By Jessica Bloustein

Albany, NY – The State University of New York Board of Trustees passed a $2.3 billion budget Thursday for the upcoming school year. It includes the addition of 380 full time professors throughout the system. WAMC's Capital District Bureau Chief Jessica Bloustein has more:

By Dan Bobkoff

Washington, DC – A staffer for a Massachusetts Congressman was caught in the midst of the commotion today as Capitol Hill went into lockdown following reports of gunfire in the Rayburn Office building. WAMC's Pioneer Valley Bureau Chief Dan Bobkoff has more.