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By Pat Bradley

Tupper Lake, NY – A group of Tupper Lake, New York residents are concerned about a potential zoning change that the Town Board will consider tonight. The residents say the proposal unfairly favors a huge development in the community, and they point out that the proposal was written by the developer. WAMC's North Country Bureau Chief Pat Bradley has more.

By Jessica Bloustein

Albany, NY – Volunteer fire officials in New York State are looking to update training methods in hopes of attracting younger firefighters to respond to local emergencies. Increasing the availability of online training may be a part of that effort.

WAMC'S Capital District Bureau Chief Jessica Bloustein reports.

By Carrie Saldo

Northampton, MA – First Night celebrations to ring in the New Year draw thousands of people to events in such places as Albany and Saratoga Springs as well as Burlington, Vermont. In western Massachusetts, ever since Pittsfield's First Night was discontinued several years ago, the Northampton celebration has been a magnet for locals and visitors.

By Jessica Bloustein

Schenectady, NY – The Mohawk Valley will be the home of a replica of a Dutch ship that sailed along the east coast of the New World nearly 400 years ago.

WAMC's Capital District Bureau Chief Jessica Bloustein has details.

By Pat Bradley

Montpelier, VT – The fluctuation in weather from rain to snow this weekend brought different things sliding down the region's hills. In Montpelier, Vermont the rain caused a rock slide that came perilously close to an apartment complex. But once it changed to snow, lots of skiiers came out to slide down mountains. WAMC's North Country Bureau Chief Pat Bradley has more.

By Carrie Saldo

Bennington, VT – A Southern Vermont museum, best known for its Grandma Moses paintings, will host a rare Rembrandt show this summer.

By Deborah Runcie

Goshen, NY – At least half a dozen school districts in New York's Hudson Valley are exploring new ways of motivating students. WAMC's Deborah Runcie has the details:

By Deborah Runcie

Monticello, NY – Some people consider him one of the best double bass players for his age in the country. On Christmas Eve and December 28th, 17 year old Andrew Trombley of Monticello, New York will be playing the double bass at Carnegie Hall.
WAMC's Hudson Valley Bureau Chief Deborah Runcie has more.

Albany, NY – Ward weighs in on the debate over opening up the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to drilling, the 106th Christmas bird count continues, we'll read from your letters and New Years resolutions for a healthy planet.
Air Date: 12/26/05