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By Hank Gross

Middletown, NY – Congressman Maurice Hinchey of Hurley, a Democrat, and Congressman John Sweeney, a Republican from Clifton Park, are taking pot-shots at one another over the issue of travel funding.

By Pat Bradley

Bolton, NY – Traffic is moving again across a stretch of the Adirondack Northway that was shut down by a mudslide a week ago. But the Interstate was not the only road damaged, and officials in New York's Warren and Essex Counties are still struggling to repair dozens of county and town roads.
WAMC's North Country Bureau Chief Pat Bradley has more.

By Pat Bradley

By Alan Chartock

Albany, NY – TODAY IN THE COMMUNITY CORNER ALAN INTRODUCES THE MAYOR OF DANBURY CONNECTICUT, MARK BOUGHTON. BOUGHTON TELLS ALAN HOW THE CITY HAS BECOME A SAFE HOUSE FOR MANY UNDOCUMENTED WORKERS, AND THE EFFECTS THEY'VE HAD ON THE COMMUNITY.

By John Krol

Pittsfield, MA – Two new studies released by the federal Environmental Protection Agency say P-C-B's are harmful to humans and wildlife -- a major milestone in the process to the clean-up the contamination left by General Electric in the Housatonic River.

By Pat Bradley

Albany, NY – New Yorkers Against Gun Violence are calling on the State Senate to tighten the state's assault weapons ban. But gun owners fear its another attempt to ban firearms in general. WAMC's North Country Bureau Chief Pat Bradley has more.

By Arielle Trimm

Troy, NY – New York State Senate Majority Leader Joe Bruno announced today that he has secured 2.5 million dollars to Russell Sage College in Troy NY. The money will be used to create a Nanotech Incubator, making it the first of its kind at a womens college. More from Arielle Trimm

By Allison Dunne

Poughkeepsie, NY – A man known as the "Mayor of the Hudson Valley" has joined environmental group Scenic Hudson as senior advisor. Scenic Hudson's president says the advisor's role will entail working with elected officials in revitalizing waterfront communities. WAMC's Hudson Valley Bureau Chief Allison Dunne has more.

By John Krol

Springfield, MA – The sky-rocketing price of gasoline means fare increases for users of public transportation in western Massachusetts -- as administrators call for more state funding.

By Pat Bradley

Montpelier, VT – Lawmakers spent less than four hours in Montpelier Thursday for a special session of the Vermont legislature. While they avoided a budget veto, that is being overshadowed by the partisan arguing and hostility that occurred during the session.
WAMC's North Country Bureau Chief Pat Bradley has more.