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By Jessica Bloustein

Judge rules in favor of Springfield teachers

Springfield, MA – A Massachusetts Superior Court judge has ruled that Springfield illegally froze two million dollars in pay raises for the city's teachers.

More from our Pioneer Valley Bureau Chief Jessica Bloustein.

By Pat Bradley

Wal-Mart Siting Debate in Adirondack Village

Saranac Lake, NY – Saranac Lake village trustees met Monday evening to discuss the potential future of a ten-and-a-half acre sand lot. It became a debate over whether to build a Wal-Mart in the Adirondack village. WAMC's North Country Bureau Chief Pat Bradley has more.

The Best of Our Knowledge 793

Susan Arbetter's interview with Valerie Paradiz - "Clever Maids"

Albany, NY – Paradiz traveled to Germany and researched the brothers Grimm and their upper-crust muses, and uncovered some very interesting details about their collaboration. She's written about it in her latest book, "Clever Maids: The Secret History of the Grimm Fairy Tales". Susan Arbetter asked her to tell us who the Brothers Grimm were...

Susan Arbetter's interview with Alin McCoy - "The Emperor of Wine"

Albany, NY – In her new book, "The Emperor of Wine", Alin McCoy deconstructs the mythic palate of Parker, the self-styled consumer advocate of wine... plus she gives readers an intimate view of how wine reputations are made, how and why wine critics agree & disagree and how wines are judged, promoted, made and sold today.

Susan Arbetter begins by asking McCoy about the impact Parker has had on the world of wine...

Susan Arbetter's interview with Steve Shaw 11/25

Albany, NY – Shaw is a former big city litigator-turned food obsessive. His new book is a guide to the restaurant scene for other food lovers who want to know the dining experience more intimately.

Shaw fell in love with fine dining at a French restaurant in New York called Lespinasse. Susan Arbetter asked Shaw why it was so special...

The Book Show #907

Albany, NY – Gretchen Holbrook Gerzina talks with Sara Bader about her new book "Strange Red Cow", a historical account of classified ads in the United States.

By Deborah Runcie

Movie Magic in Greene County

Catskill, NY – In the past two years, two films have included scenes shot in Greene County, New York. Another one is set for on-location filming tomorrow morning in the village of Catskill.
WAMC's Hudson Valley Bureau Chief has more...

By Carrie Saldo

City of New Orleans Tour

Great Barrington, MA – Famed singer-song writer and Berkshire County resident Arlo Guthrie is hosting a benefit tour for Hurricane Katrina victims. Our Berkshire Bureau Chief Carrie Saldo spoke with Guthrie to get the details;

By Pat Bradley

Study Finds A Lake Champlain Invasive Species Actually Native

Plattsburgh, NY – A new study indicates that one of Lake Champlain's invasive species is actually native to the lake. The study shows that lamprey have been living in the lake for thousands of years, long before Samuel De Champlain explored it in 1609. WAMC's North Country Bureau Chief Pat Bradley has more.