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By Jessica Bloustein

Albany, NY – New York Senator Hillary Clinton says she is cautiously optimistic about the Bush Administration's vow to conduct a mandatory investigation of Dubai Ports World. That's the company that has a deal pending with the U.S. to take over management of six key ports, including New York and New Jersey. Cllnton spoke to New York State mayors at their annual legislative conference Monday.

WAMC's Capital District Bureau Chief Jessica Bloustein reports.

Albany, NY – Dr. Paul Lemanski joins Alan for another informative hour on the latest advances in preventive medicine. Listeners phone in their questions.

By Pat Bradley

Tupper Lake, NY – The Association for the Protection of the Adirondacks is concerned over a development project proposed for Tupper Lake, despite a re-application submitted to the Adirondack Park Agency. WAMC's North Country Bureau Chief Pat Bradley has more.

Albany, NY – Word For The Wise #2926--02/27/06: Birth Anniversary of Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

By Deborah Runcie

Poughkeepsie, N.Y. – Highway engineers are evaluating a slew of proposals submitted to reconstuct the troublesome Route 9/Mid-Hudson Bridge interchange just outside Poughkeepsie. Any solution adopted will take five years or more to implement.

By Carrie Saldo

Great Barrington, MA – Japanese animation, known as Anime, is a multi-billion dollar industry and Saturday, Simon's Rock College of the Bard was home to Berkshire County's first Anime convention - Llamacon 2006.

Albany, NY – On this week's Capitol Connection, Alan Chartock talks with state Senate Minority Leader David Paterson, who was recently picked by gubernatorial hopeful Eliot Spitzer as his choice for lieutenant governor. Sen. Paterson shares his thoughts on the role of a lieutenant governor, tells the story of how he was offered the spot, discusses the possibility of a takeover of the Senate by Democrats, and speculates on the potential Democratic infighting that may result.

By Deborah Runcie

By Dan Bobkoff

SPRINGFIELD, MA – A new survey shows hunger is still a significant problem in the Northeast region, including a large portion of western Massachusetts.

WAMC's Pioneer Valley Bureau Chief Dan Bobkoff reports.

By Jessica Bloustein

Malta, NY – A Bush administration official visited a Malta-based high tech company Thursday, deeming it exemplary in its production of energy-saving technologies. The 30-employee Starfire Systems, whose caulking polymer has been tested on NASA spacecraft, is also manufacturing unique braking mechanisms for cars, trucks, buses, trains and airplanes that could revolutionize the transportation industry.

WAMC's Capital District Bureau Chief Jessica Bloustein reports.