New York News

By Kelly Wilkinson

Manitoba, Canada – As people in Springfield, Massachusetts know, the city has played a prominent role in advocating for cheaper prescription drugs. But as more Americans look to fill their prescriptions in Canada, there could be a snag. More from WAMC's Kelly Wilkinson.

By Kelly Wilkinson

Washington DC – With passage of the most sweeping changes to Medicare since it's creation, Congress handed President Bush a major victory yesterday. Supporters say the reform was long overdue and will give seniors needed drug coverage. But opponents say the bill is a giveaway for insurance and drug companies. Massachusetts senator Edward Kennedy led the fight against the bill. After it passed, he talked with WAMC's Berkshire Bureau Chief Kelly Wilkinson.

By Pat Bradley

Plattsburgh, NY – The annual report on unsafe toys by the US Public Interest Research Group was released Tuesday. Research commissioned by the Vermont Public Interest Research Group was featured prominently in the PIRG's 18th annual "Trouble in Toyland" report. More from North Country Bureau Chief Pat Bradley.

By Allison Dunne

New Paltz, NY – The first group of Turkish students will arrive at SUNY campuses this summer as part of the state university's first dual diploma program. WAMC's Hudson Valley Bureau Chief Allison Dunne spoke with the provost of SUNY New Paltz about the program.

By Brian Shields

Albany, NY – The 34th annual Equinox Thanksgiving Day Community Dinner will be held on Thursday in Albany with more than 6,000 people on the guest list. WAMC's Brian Shields reports.

By Brian Shields

Albany, NY – The Albany area has been calling itself "Tech Valley" in recent years as it works to position itself as a growing national center for high technology. Another part of that strategy was announced on Monday. The location of a high technology park in Albany County. WAMC's Brian Shields reports.

By Allison Dunne

Grahamsville, NY – New York's Department of Environmental Protection is upping its police presence in its Catskill/Delaware watershed region. Officials will open the doors of a new Sullivan County precinct tomorrow, with four other police offices slated to open within two months. WAMC's Hudson Valley Bureau Chief Allison Dunne reports.

By Kelly Wilkinson

Malden, MA – Massachusetts Board of Education meets today. According to a memo from the commissioner, Holyoke and Winchendon schools should be labeled underperforming...but not North Adams schools. WAMC's Berkshire Bureau Chief Kelly Wilkinson has more.

By Allison Dunne

Kingston, NY – The Medicare Bill passed the House over the weekend and is being debated on the Senate floor today. Hudson Valley Congressman Maurice Hinchey calls the bill a shameful attempt to privatize Medicare, while New York Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton says it falls exceedingly short of what seniors need. WAMC's Hudson Valley Bureau Chief Allison Dunne has more.

By Kelly Wilkinson

Boston, MA – The Senate is poised to vote today on the fiercely debated Medicare bill. In Massachusetts, protests are expected this afternoon at the Boston offices of the AARP. And Senator Edward Kennedy is leading the charge against the bill. More from WAMC's Berkshire Bureau Chief Kelly Wilkinson.