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Albany, NY – The U.N Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Religion and Belief says that she's highly concerned that the government of Iran is about to increase its persecution of the 300,000 members of the Baha'i faith in that country.

We're joined by two members of the Baha'i faith who live here in the U.S. about what's happening in Iran and what we can do to stop the persecution of Bahais who live there.

Rabi Musah chairs the African-American Desk of the Northeast Regional Baha'i Council.

By Pat Bradley

Montpelier, VT – Vermont legislators are considering imposing a delay in the agriculture agency's proposed rule mandating that all places in the state that have livestock be listed on a state registry. The state's Agriculture Secretary says a delay could leave the state vulnerable to an outbreak of avian influenza or other animal disease. WAMC's North Country Bureau Chief Pat Bradley has more.

By Carrie Saldo

Pittsfield, MA – The Colonial Theatre is set to host not only theater but dance and a wide array of musical talent, including the Berkshires own Arlo Guthrie and country music star Lee Greenwood during its premier season. WAMC's Berkshire Bureau Chief, Carrie Saldo, has details of the performance plans for this Pittsfield, Massachusetts landmark.

By Carrie Saldo

Adams, MA – The town of Adams, Massachusetts has earned the state's approval to proceed with a $44 million project for development of the state's highest peak. More from WAMC's Berkshire Bureau Chief, Carrie Saldo

By Pat Bradley

Lake Placid, NY – The Lake Placid Film Festival is rising from the ashes. After financial problems that forced the organizers to cancel last year's event, a festival will be held in June. But it will be more low-key than its previous incarnations. WAMC's North Country Bureau Chief Pat Bradley has more.

By Jessica Bloustein

Niskayuna, NY – A stretch of land along the Mohawk river in Niskayuna, New York is now a state park-the 175th for the state and the first ever in Schenectady County. WAMC's Capital District Bureau Chief Jessica Bloustein was there today.

Albany, NY – According to a new poll conducted by Copernicus and reported in the Christian Science Monitor, religious liberalism has been rising faster than religious fundamentalism.

We're joined by two self-described religious liberals about where they fall on the political spectrum, what kinds of work they're doing, and why they think their numbers may be growing.

Albany, NY – Word For The Wise #2964--04/20/06: Heraldry running rampant

By Dan Bobkoff

Northampton, ma – Triple-A says gas prices hit the highest prices ever this week-except for the week after Hurricane Katrina. So, are the high costs changing any habits? WAMC's Pioneer Valley Bureau Chief Dan Bobkoff went to find out.

By Jessica Bloustein

Albany, NY – Sex offenders living and working in Saratoga County, New York, can no longer come within a 1,000-foot radius of schools, parks and community centers. It is the first countywide law regulating sex offenders in the state. WAMC's Jessica Bloustein reports.