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By Carrie Saldo

Pittsfield, MA – Whether its traveling to the area ravaged by Hurricane Katrina or doing charity work locally, Berkshire County residents are still contributing to the relief effort.

By Hank Gross

Newburgh, NY – The Federal Emergency Management Agency has pulled the plug on its plan of last week to relocate as many as 5,000 Hurricane Katrina evacuees to New York State, but Hudson Valley hospitals are still on standby. WAMC's Hank Gross reports.

By Deborah Runcie

Kingston, NY – Not only is the new 70 million dollar-plus Ulster County jail over budget and behind schedule, but it is also triggering a flurry of lawsuits.

WAMC'S Hudson Valley Bureau Chief Deborah Runcie has the latest.

By Pat Bradley

Montpelier, VT – Vermont Attorney General William Sorrell wants to know why record high gasoline prices in the state are not dropping as fast as they went up. The A-G issued a press release Tuesday saying outrageous profits are being earned at the expense of Vermonters' wallets. WAMC's North Country Bureau Chief Pat Bradley has more.

By Arielle Trimm

Albany, NY – The "Bring Them Home Now" tour made a stop in Albany Wednesday and sparked debate about when to bring troops home from Iraq. More from our Capital District Bureau Chief, Arielle Trimm

Albany, NY – New York's Maurice Hinchey joins WAMC's Alan Chartock to discuss Karl Rove, the Wilson Scandal, and the Energy Bill.

Albany, NY – New York's John Sweeney joins WAMC's Alan Chartock to discuss Transportation, Dead Beat Dads, and Steriod Use.

Albany, NY – Connecticut's Rob Simmons joins WAMC's Alan Chartock to discuss the nomination of John Roberts, BRAC closings, and the Highway Bill.

By Arielle Trimm

Albany, NY – The "Bring Them Home Now" tour is making a stop in Albany today. The tour is comprised of military and gold star families who are against the war in Iraq... and whose goal is to bring U.S. troops home immediately. More from our Capital District Bureau Chief Arielle Trimm

By Hank Gross

Newburgh, NY – New York State Adjutant General Thomas Maguire is retiring. The Hudson Valley resident has had a 36 year career in the military. WAMC's Hank Gross reports.