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By Deborah Runcie

Democratic Campaign is a Success

Poughkeepsie, NY – Some Democrats in Dutchess County, New York credit their election day victories to a desire by for a change in the way local government operates in the county. But some Republicans say the Democrats did so well locally...only because of voters dissatisfaction with the national government.

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

By Pat Bradley

Further Funding Secured for Startup of Aviation School

By Jessica Bloustein

Portion of I-91 still in the dark

Springfield, MA – New lights along a stretch of interstate 91 south of Springfield, Massachusetts to the Connecticut border are still not ready to go on, leaving drivers in the dark.

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

51 Percent #852

Albany, NY – Mothers speak out on motherhood... Grammy winner Barbara Bailey Hutchison ...Helen Desfosses. Air Date: 11/10/05

By Carrie Saldo

Reforming health care

Boston, MA – Both the Massachusetts state House and Senate have approved version of a health care reform bill in the past week. However, the sides disagree over how best to insure the state's more than 500,000 residents without healthcare coverage. More from WAMC's Berkshire Bureau Chief, Carrie Saldo.

Vox Pop - Science Forum 11-10-05

Albany, NY – Why is the sky blue? What exactly is gravity? How do ants find their way back to the colony? Those are just a sampling of the questions that come up on the Science Forum. You supply the questions, our panel of scientists supply the answers. And when they don't know answer... that's when the fun really starts.

By Deborah Runcie

Students Rally Against Racism

Poughkeepsie, NY – In response to a racially charged publication by a newly formed conservative group at Vassar College, students held a late-afternoon rally on Wednesday that included candid discussions about race relations at the Poughkeepsie school. WAMC's Hudson Valley Bureau Chief Deborah Runcie was there:

By Deborah Runcie

St. Regis Mohawks Continue Seeking Casino Approval

Catskill, NY – The St. Regis Mohawks are taking a strong stand in response to what they see as an attempt by Congress to delay the application process for building a casino in Sullivan County, New York.

WAMC's Hudson Valley Bureau Chief Deborah Runcie has the latest:

By Carrie Saldo

Relief from the heat?

Boston, MA – Massachusetts residents could receive some relief from the heat, well the cost of heat that is.

By Jessica Bloustein

UMASS faces anti-labor claim

Amherst, MA – The University of Massachusetts at Amherst Labor Studies Department is accusing the university of discrimination. The department has filed an anti-labor claim with the state Labor Relations Commission.

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