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By Pat Bradley

Burlington, VT – The University of Vermont's Fleming Museum has on display a celebrated print series by Francisco Goya. The 80 black and white prints are considered masterpieces of art and commentary. WAMC's North Country Bureau Chief Pat Bradley spoke with the Museum's curator about the exhibit.

By Deborah Runcie

Rhinebeck, NY – School districts in the Hudson Valley are following the nationwide trend, emphasizing lifetime fitness activities rather than sports-based physical education.
WAMC's Hudson Valley Bureau Chief Deborah Runcie has more...

Albany, NY – This week, the Washington press corps is on the hunt.

Blaming people for Katrina is fine, but how do we fix the problem?

We take a moment for self-reflection.

Siobhan Gallagher dumps the Bachelor.

And Katie gives her credit card a workout

Albany, NY – New York's Michael McNulty joins Alan Chartock in the Congressional Corner to discuss the 2007 Budget, Lobbying and Ethics Reform, and domestic wiretapping.

Albany, NY – Word For The Wise #2920--02/17/06: The dismal science of Thomas Robert Malthus

By Carrie Saldo

Great Barrington, MA – In anticipation of a one-third decrease in the number of priests it employs the Catholic Diocese of Springfield - which serves Berkshire, Hampshire, Franklin, and Hampden counties - is commissioning a study of its parishes.
WAMC's Berkshire Bureau Chief, Carrie Saldo spoke with Father John Bonzagni about the diocese's plans for increasing its efficiency.

By Pat Bradley

Plattsburgh, NY – Plattsburgh, New York's mayor gave his state of the city address to area businesspeople Wednesday. While homeowners are seeing a substantial hike in taxes, the mayor says there are positive opportunities for economic development. WAMC's North Country Bureau Chief Pat Bradley has more.

By Jessica Bloustein

Troy, NY – Breakthroughs in nanotechnology research at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in Troy, New York, are attracting international attention with the possibility of a wide range of real world applications. More from WAMC's Capital District Bureau Chief Jessica Bloustein.

By Dan Bobkoff

Boston, MA – A bill that would decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana is making its way though the Massachusetts state house.

WAMC's Pioneer Valley Bureau Chief Dan Bobkoff reports.

By Pat Bradley

Albany, NY – New York State has filed a lawsuit against the federal Environmental Protection Agency. The state attorney general says the action is being taken because the federal agency has refused to provide information repeatedly, and legally requested by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation. WAMC's North Country Bureau Chief Pat Bradley has more.