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By Pat Bradley

Plattsburgh, NY – The largest hospital in northern New York has no more beds available and is operating under its Level Two Emergency Care Center Alert protocols. The CVPH Medical Center in Plattsburgh is filled to capacity and is asking the New York State Health Department for help. WAMC's North Country Bureau Chief Pat Bradley has more.

By Jessica Bloustein

Albany, NY – Voters passed nearly ninety percent of the state's school district budgets Tuesday. Most of the Capital Region district budgets passed-with the notable exception of seven, including Albany City Schools. Superintendent Eva Joseph cites the rise of Charter school payments as the reason for the razor-thin vote to reject, highlighting a state-wide rift between public school districts and the state's charter schools. WAMC's Capital District Bureau Chief Jessica Bloustein reports:

Albany, NY – Hilma Wolitzer's books "Heart's Ending" and "Tunnel of Love" earned her critical acclaim and a devoted following, but she experienced a long period of writer's block, which she talks candidly about in this interview. Her new novel "The Doctor's Daughter," is her first in 12 years, and tells the story of a book doctor in her 50s who begins to have doubts about her marriage, career and relationship with her deteriorating father.

By Dan Bobkoff

NEWTON, MA – New England news outlets have, of course, been covering the historic flooding extensively. But the problem with flooding is that it makes it hard for the reporters to get there too. So one TV station has asked its viewers for help in telling the story. WAMC's Dan Bobkoff reports.

Albany, NY – Word For The Wise #2983--05/17/06: Green- mail, poison pills and dirty money

By Carrie Saldo

Dalton, MA – With fuel among the issues at the forefront of national discussion, a member of the Berkshire Delegation to the state House in Boston is among lawmakers interested in bringing alternative fuels to Massachusetts. Details from WAMC's Berkshire Bureau Chief, Carrie Saldo;

By Pat Bradley

Tupper Lake, NY – A lawsuit has been filed against the New York Power Authority and the Adirondack Park Agency over the proposed route of a power line into Tupper Lake. The village, in the heart of the Adirondack Mountains, has had power problems for years and new power lines are planned to help solve the problem. But a landowner says a part of the route was authorized arbitrarily and wants it changed or the project stopped. WAMC's North Country Bureau Chief Pat Bradley has more.

Albany, NY – Coming up on In Our Backyard: More on the fate of the geese in Collin's Park in Scotia, NY. Then its our, Hmmmm....that's an interesting idea show. Today, we are offering 6 ideas that you might love or hate- but all are ideas that look to clean up the environment. Air Date 5/15/2006

By Jessica Bloustein

Schenectady, NY – Negotiations between the New York State Nurses Association and a Capital Region hospital are bogged down, leaving nurses protesting and hospital administration frustrated. In the face of a nationwide nursing shortage, union-administration impasses like these are happening all over the state. WAMC's Capital District Bureau Chief Jessica Bloustein reports.

By Jessica Bloustein

Albany, NY – Environmental advocates from over 200 local, state and national organizations in New York are calling on lawmakers to pass a $200 million environmental protection fund for this year's budget. WAMC's Capital District Bureau Chief Jessica Bloustein has more: