New York News

By Pat Bradley

Ticonderoga, NY – The Cartoon Museum used to be in the Warren County village of Hague's Old Town Hall. But when village officials demolished the building, the Cartoon Museum had to find a new home. The new museum opened on April Fools Day. North Country Bureau Chief Pat Bradley took a tour of the Cartoon Museum, now in Ticonderoga, New York.

By Allison Dunne

Greenport, NY – The American Lung Association of New York State is the latest to join a coalition that opposes the construction of the St. Lawrence Cement Greenport plant in Columbia County. Plant opponents say the credibility of the Lung Association strengthens their cause. WAMC's Hudson Valley Bureau Chief Allison Dunne reports.

By Kelly Wilkinson

Pittsfield, MA – Representatives from the Environmental Protection Agency were in Pittsfield, Massachusetts last night to give an update on the Housatonic River cleanup. As the removal of PCBs continues downstream, the agency is also in the final stages of a report that will help determine how much more of the river should be cleaned. More from WAMC's Kelly Wilkinson.

By Pat Bradley

Plattsburgh, NY – The Plattsburgh/North Country Chamber has signed a partnership agreement with the Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal. The two groups plan to pursue cooperative efforts, including further development of the Quebec-New York Trade Corridor, upgrading the Champlain-LaColle border crossing and governmental issues. North Country Bureau Chief Pat Bradley reports.

By Allison Dunne

Buchanan, NY – Two environmental groups are making a final attempt to convince the Nuclear Regulatory Commission that Indian Point should be shut down until a certain safety issue is addressed. The NRC had issued the petitioners a draft letter saying it did not think shutting down the plant was appropriate. That letter is ahead of a final decision expected in the coming weeks. WAMC's Hudson Valley Bureau Chief Allison Dunne has the story.

By Kelly Wilkinson

Adams, MA – Berkshire County's first charter school continues to be controversial. As it marches toward its fall opening, the town where the school is based might join a lawsuit to prevent the school from opening. At the same time, some education officials say Pittsfield fits the criteria for a charter school to be based there. More from WAMC's Berkshire Bureau Chief Kelly Wilkinson.

By Pat Bradley

Albany, NY – The New York Civil Liberties Union is filing a lawsuit against New York and the state Department of Health on behalf of at least 12 gay couples who contend that it's illegal for the state to discriminate against same sex couples based on marriage. North Country Bureau Chief Pat Bradley reports.

By Kelly Wilkinson

Boston, MA – In the first poll taken since Massachusetts lawmakers voted to ban gay marriage, residents are evenly split on the measure. Significant numbers also said they didn't support any amendment, which could have ramifications if the amendment makes it way to the ballot. More from WAMC's Berkshire Bureau Chief Kelly Wilkinson.

By Pat Bradley

Albany, NY – Bank-of-America will cut 12-thousand-500 jobs, about seven percent of its workforce. The announcement comes only days after Bank-of-America received final approval to acquire FleetBoston, a key financial institution in this region. North Country Bureau Chief Pat Bradley has more.

By Allison Dunne

Orangeburg, NY – New York Senator Hillary Clinton says she is troubled by reports that some New York National Guard members did not receive adequate health screening upon their return from Iraq, and that they may suffer from effects of uranium exposure. She says the lack of testing flies in the face of assurances she received from the Department of Defense. More from WAMC's Hudson Valley Bureau Chief Allison Dunne.