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By Jessica Bloustein

New emergency warning system in Agawam

Agawam, MA – The city of Agawam, Massachusetts is looking to implement a computerized emergency warning system that would be the first of its kind in the nation.

W-A-M-C's Pioneer Valley Bureau Chief Jessica Bloustein has more.

By Arielle Trimm

There's No Place Like Home

Albany, NY – Local leaders and community organizations in Albany County have announced a ten year strategic plan that they say will end homelessness in the region. More from our Capital District Bureau Chief, Arielle Trimm

By Pat Bradley

Vermont Electric Cooperative Fails State for Emergency Response During October Power Failures

Newport, VT – Leaders of the Vermont Electric Cooperative say the state needs to do more to help prepare for future power failures. But the head of the state's Emergency Management division says they have been very involved, and the utilities are diverting attention from how they responded to the early-season storm. WAMC's North Country Bureau Chief Pat Bradley has more.

By Deborah Runcie

White Supremacy Counter-Rally Cancelled

Kingston, NY – A counter- rally that was suppose to take place in Kingston on the same day as a white supremacist rally, has been cancelled. WAMC's Hudson Valley Bureau Chief Deborah Runcie has more...

By Deborah Runcie

Lawmakers Oppose Crime Resolution

Poughkeepsie, NY – Some Democrats in the City of Poughkeepsie, along with the Mayor are against an anti-crime resolution that they consider redundant.

WAMC's Hudson Valley Bureau Chief Deborah Runcie has more.

By Pat Bradley

Absentee Ballot Count Verifies Glens Falls Mayoral Winner

By Carrie Saldo

A four-seasons resort

By Jessica Bloustein

Massachusetts state lawmakers form caucus for Springfield region

Boston, MA – State lawmakers from the Greater Springfield, Massachusetts area have banded together to form a caucus. They plan to work on issues that affect the entire region-specifically the escalating problems involving crime and finances in Springfield.

W-A-M-C's Pioneer Valley Bureau Chief Jessica Bloustein has more.

Capitol Connection #546

Albany, NY – ALAN CHARTOCK SPEAKS WITH NEW YORK STATE SENATOR LIZ KRUEGER. ALAN AND SENATOR KRUEGER DISCUSS THE RECENT ELECTIONS, AND WHAT IT WILL MEAN FOR THE LEGISLATURE SHOULD THE DEMOCRATS TAKE THE MAJORITY IN 2006 OR 2008. AIR DATE: 11/18/05

By Pat Bradley

Company Acquires Georgia Pacific