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WAMC Congressional Corner with CT's Robert SImmons 10/28, 10/31, 11/1

Albany, NY – Connecticut's Robert Simmons joins Alan Chartock in the Congressional Corner to discuss the rebuilding of the Gulf Coast, this country's power supply, and his time in the CIA.

WAMC's Congressional Corner with CT's Nancy Johnson 10/25, 10/26, 10/27

Albany, NY – Connecticut's Nancy Johnson joins Alan Chartock in the Congressional Corner to discuss gas gauging, wage protection, and her recent Sierra Club award.

WAMC's Congressional Corner with MA's Richard Neal 10/11, 10/12, 10/13

Albany, NY – The Bay State's Richard Neal joins WAMC's Alan Chartock in the Congressional Corner to discuss Irish Affairs, the possibilities of a united Ireland, and Hurricane Katrina.

WAMC Congressional Corner with New York's John Sweeney 10/7, 10/8, 10/9, 10/10

Albany, NY – New York's John Sweeney joins Alan Chartock in the Congressional Corner to discuss the Lake George boat tragedy, Hurricane Katrina, and the rising costs of health care.

WAMC's Congressional Corner with NY's Michael McNulty 10/5, 10/6

Albany, NY – New York's Michael McNulty joins WAMC's Alan Chartock in the Congressional Corner to discuss Tom DeLay, Bill Frist, and changes in the Supreme Court.

WAMC's Congressional Corner with NY's John McHugh 9/30, 10/3, 10/4

Albany, NY – New York's John McHugh joins Alan Chartock in the Congressional Corner to discuss Katrina, rising gas prices, and border security.

By Carrie Saldo

A happy holiday

Pittsfield, MA – According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services there are an estimated 5 million adopted people living in the United States today. And through adoption, 21 Berkshire County children celebrated the Thanksgiving holiday with their new families. Our Berkshire Bureau Chief, Carrie Saldo recently attended their adoption ceremonies on a very special day in the Berkshire County Juvenile Court.

By Carrie Saldo

Fairies a foot

Pittsfield, MA – The holiday magic has begun in Berkshire County.

By Arielle Trimm

Off The Top Of Their Heads

Albany, NY – Based in Albany, the Mop & Bucket Co. is the area's oldest improvisational theater troupe, specializing in short-form comedy. Our Capital District Bureau Chief Arielle Trimm recently sat down with it's creators to see how things are going.

By Jessica Bloustein

Springfield, MA – Springfield, Massachusetts Mayor Charlie Ryan has given the green light to the police department to do anything it takes to fight crime in the city's streets. After three murders last week, the embattled city cannot take any more.

WAMC's Pioneer Valley Bureau Chief Jessica Bloustein reports.