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By Deborah Runcie

Kingston, NY – Subpoenas could be issued as part of an investigation into why the new Ulster County jail is nearly two years behind schedule.
WAMC's Hudson Valley Bureau Chief Deborah Runcie has more.

By Carrie Saldo

Pittsfield, MA – Calls for action from state agencies by residents of Pittsfield, Massachusetts as well as concerned citizens in the area could be paying off. Our Berkshire Bureau Chief Carrie Saldo has the latest on the way a community is carefully monitoring a PCB cleanup at a GE dump site near a school:

By Pat Bradley

Plattsburgh, NY – The New York State Department of Transportation and Canadian Pacific Railway have announced an agreement that will shorten planned radio towers in the Adirondack Park. At least one environmental group says it sets an important precedent in preserving the scenic nature of the Park while allowing improved communications for the rail line. WAMC's North Country Bureau Chief Pat Bradley has more.

Albany, NY – Joe Donahue speaks with Mim Rivas about her book "Beatuiful Jim Key: The Lost History of a Horse and a Man Who Changed the World."

Albany, NY – This Roundtable discussion included the President and CEO of Upper Hudson Planned Parenthood, Patricia McGeown, and three women who have had abortions for three very different reasons: Irene, Lee, and Teresa.

By Pat Bradley

By Pat Bradley

Montpelier, VT – Vermont Governor James Douglas delivered his State of the State address before a joint session of the Vermont Legislature this afternoon. WAMC's North Country Bureau Chief Pat Bradley has highlights and reactions.

By Carrie Saldo

Hancock, MA – Traveling in Massachusetts on a snowy or icy day? Clearer state highways could be in your future.

By Jessica Bloustein

Rensselaer, NY – Trains along New York State's Empire Corridor-the Amtrak rail line connecting the state's major cities between New York, Albany and Buffalo-could speed up in the next twenty years. Proposals to improve New York's rail system are closer to reality and the Capital Region could enhance its reputation as a major transit hub as a result.

WAMC's Capital District Bureau Chief Jessica Bloustein reports.

Albany, NY – Getting to the bottom of black holes... a discussion of all things geothermal... freezing hot water...and boiling eggs. All that and much more covered on another action packed episode of the Vox Pop Science Forum, hosted by Greg Dahlmann. Air date: 1/05/06.