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By Arielle Trimm

Proctors Reopens It's Doors

Schenectady, N.Y. – Proctors Theater in Schenectady, N.Y. will reopen it's doors this weekend for the first time since April. The theater closed it's doors to begin a 22 million dollar expansion. More from our Capital District Bureau Chief Arielle Trimm

Joe Donahue's Interview with Senator John McCain Part I

Albany, NY – Senator John McCain's Article is in the November 21st issue of Newsweek - titled The Truth About Torture. He also has a new book out titled Character is Destiny.

Joe Donahue's Interview with John McCain Part II

Albany, NY – After a career in the U.S. Navy and two terms as a U.S. representative, John McCain was elected to the U.S. Senate in 1986 and reelected in 1992 and 1998.

By Carrie Saldo

PCB Report

Pittsfield, MA – Five years ago when a settlement was reached between the city of Pittsfield, Massachusetts and General Electric regarding the clean-up of toxic chemicals left behind by the company many of the current administration were not in office. Now, city officials are set to receive an overview of the lengthy, legalese filled document.

By Jessica Bloustein

Pantries and soup kitchens in Western Mass feel pinch

Northampton, MA – Food pantries and soup kitchens in Western Massachusetts are seeing dramatic increases in the numbers of needy people and families that they serve. Many of them say they are finding it difficult to keep up with the demand.

WAMC's Pioneer Valley Bureau Chief Jessica Bloustein reports.

By Deborah Runcie

Payola Investigations in Hudson Valley

Poughkeepsie, NY – Three radio stations in southern New York were mentioned in the latest pay-for-play settlement between Attorney General Eliot Spitzer's office and the Warner Music Group Corporation.

WAMC's Hudson Valley Bureau Chief Deborah Runcie has more.

By Pat Bradley

Public Hearings on Open Space Draft Plan Scheduled

Ray Brook, NY – The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation will hold public hearings this week on its 2005 Draft Open Space Conservation Plan. That document outlines priority projects and is the statewide guideline for protection of open spaces. WAMC's North Country Bureau Chief Pat Bradley has more.

The Legislative Gazette #547

Albany, NY – Food pantries and soup kitchens want Governor Pataki and the legislature to
help poor New Yorkers pay their heating bills. State Attorney General Spitzer outlines a sweeping gov't reform plan, and we'll examine one county in the state that's asking for the communities' help with economic development.

By Arielle Trimm

College Students Lobby Against Tuition Hike

Albany, NY – Dozens of college students from around New York State lobbied representatives from the Pataki Administration this week to hold the line on tuition. Arielle Trimm reports.

By Deborah Runcie

Relearning How to Teach American History

Poughkeepsie, NY – Teachers in Dutchess, Ulster and Orange counties will be learning new ways to teach their students American history, thanks to a million-dollar Federal grant.

WAMC's Hudson Valley Bureau Chief Deborah Runcie has more.