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By Jessica Bloustein

Northampton, MA – The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has recently released a report of cancer incidence in cities and towns in the state. The numbers are high in Western Massachusetts for certain types of cancer-but one of the region's top oncologists says it is not necessarily a cause for alarm.

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

By Carrie Saldo

Pittsfield, MA – With five days to election day, the Pittsfield, Massachusetts mayoral candidates squared off for the last time this morning.

By Pat Bradley

Montpelier, VT – Vermont has become the first state in the Northeast to adopt strict car emission standards aimed at reducing global warming emissions from cars. The rules are based on the California emissions standards. Supporters of the move say it is the biggest single thing the state can do to fight global warming. WAMC's North Country Bureau Chief Pat Bradley has more.

By Arielle Trimm

Albany, NY – A major area hospital is reporting a potential breakthrough in breast cancer research. Details from our Capitol District Bureau chief Arielle Trimm

Legislative Gazette #544

Albany, NY – On this weeks program, a look at the 2.9 billion dollar transportation bond act that will go before New York voters. AIDS activists from across the Northeast gathered in Albany this week as part of a caravan to demand effective government action to end the AIDS epidemic. And Legislative Gazette Political Observer Alan Chartock discusses Bush's low poll numbers and its effect on New York.

By Pat Bradley

Tupper Lake, NY – Pennsylvania-based investors have finalized their purchase of the former Big Tupper Ski Area in the Adirondacks, and are planning to move forward with a major development at the site. But environmentalists say the proposal to build a mega-resort with great-camp style homes, condominiums and other development would fragment the surrounding Adirondack forest. WAMC's North Country Bureau Chief Pat Bradley has more.

By Carrie Saldo

Pittsfield, MA – A number of area residents concerned about an ordinance that would govern resort development in Pittsfield, Massachusetts turned out for a public hearing Tuesday evening.

By Jessica Bloustein

Chicopee, MA – Chicopee Mayor Richard Goyette went to work at city hall Wednesday, a day after his arrest on charges of federal extortion. His future with the city remains uncertain.

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

By Pat Bradley

Plattsburgh, NY – The highest profile races being decided on Election Day in New York's Clinton and Essex Counties are the campaigns for District Attorney. This week, Mountain Lake Public Television and the Plattsburgh Area League of Women Voters hosted a debate between the candidates for Clinton County's DA. WAMC's North Country Bureau Chief Pat Bradley has more.

By Arielle Trimm

Albany, NY – Albany's mayoral election is less than 1 week away, and now one candidate has been endorsed by the National Organization for Women of New York State. More from our Capital District Bureau Chief, Arielle Trimm