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By Allison Dunne

Kingston, NY – Some anti-war demonstrators say their plans for a protest in Ulster County tomorrow will not be quashed by the season's first snowfall. The protest comes as participants say it's time to re-energize anti-war activities. WAMC's Hudson Valley Bureau Chief Allison Dunne has more.

By Pat Bradley

Plattsburgh, NY – Killington Resort in Vermont became the first ski area in the East to open for the season this past Tuesday. Other ski areas are quickly following suit. But skiers would not be on the slopes in early November if ski areas weren't snow-making. And that's something ski resorts are becoming increasingly reliant on...both to get an early start and to maintain the slopes throughout the winter. More from Pat Bradley.

By Kelly Wilkinson

Springfield, MA – Advocates for victims of clergy abuse are disappointed again after a second jurisdiction has said they can't prosecute an indicted bishop. As WAMC's Kelly Wilkinson reports, many of them are calling for the statute of limitations on sex crimes to be lifted.

By Eesha Williams

Pittsfield, MA – Gas prices are hovering near record highs. WAMC's Eesha Williams reports that the high prices are having an impact on consumers' choices at the pump, at car dealerships, and maybe even on the environment.

By Pat Bradley

Burlington, VT – When Howard Dean's presidential bid ended, his campaign organization "Dean For America" morphed into a political action committee called "Democracy for America". Now that the 2004 elections are over, the group is looking at long term strategies to strengthen the Democratic Party.
More from North Country Bureau Chief Pat Bradley.

Albany, NY – Massachusetts Democrat John Olver joins Alan in the Congressional Corner to discuss the possibility of a military draft, gay marriage, and the environment.

Albany, NY – Massachusetts Democrat John Olver joins Alan in the Congressional Corner to discuss the possibility of a draft, gay marriage, and the environment.

Albany, NY – New Hampshire Republican Charlie Bass joins Alan the day before the election to give us his predictions. After three days of live election coverage with CQ's David Hawkings, Congressman Bass returns to answer a listener question on Social Security and discuss the upcoming Lame Duck Session.

Albany, NY – New York Democrat Maurice Hinchey joins Alan in the Congressional Corner to discuss baseball, the election, and the war in Iraq.

By Karen Dewitt

Albany, NY – The legal wrangling over how to reform New York's school funding system continues this month in a Manhattan courtroom. The group that successfully brought the lawsuit against the Governor and Legislature is eagerly awaiting a final report from a court-appointed panel of
special masters. WAMC's Capitol Correspondent Karen Dewitt reports.