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By Allison Dunne

Kingston, NY – The controversy over the placement of a life-size wooden horse on county property in Kingston, New York, appears to be resolved, as the sculpture is set to be relocated nearby. At issue is the inscription of the Ten Commandments. The artist last week was considering legal action to defend her right to freedom of expression, and says she has since decided which way to go. WAMC's Hudson Valley Bureau Chief Allison Dunne has more.

By Pat Bradley

Ray Brook, NY – The Adirondack Park Agency on Friday approved plans for a cell tower on Pilot Knob near Lake George. The project was opposed by the Adirondack Council and other groups who said Nextel's plan to camouflage the tower as a fake pine would not meet the APA's mandate to substantially disguise any tower in the Adirondacks.
WAMC's North Country Bureau Chief Pat Bradley has more.

By John Krol

Canaan, New York – The board of directors of a home for troubled boys has hired a former federal prosecutor to investigate allegations of sexual abuse and drug dealing by personnel.

By Arielle Trimm

Albany, NY – New York State Parole Officers rallied in Albany Friday... against work rules they say prevent them from spending adequate time in the field. More from our Capital District Bureau Chief Arielle Trimm

By Allison Dunne

Annandale-on-Hudson – A performing arts festival in the Hudson Valley kicks off this evening; and it spotlights an American composer. The third season of Bard SummerScape also includes the sixteenth season of the Bard Music Festival. WAMC's Hudson Valley Bureau Chief Allison Dunne has a preview.

By John Krol

Pittsfield, MA – City officials announced plans for the Tony-producing playhouse Barrington Stage Company to move to the city.

By Hank Gross

Middletown, NY – Local emergency response teams in the Hudson Valley snapped into action following Thursday morning's bombings in London. The federal government raised the nation's alert level to orange for mass transit systems. That means Metro-North trains, Stewart and Westchester County airports are on a higher alert level of awareness. WAMC's Hank Gross reports.

By Allison Dunne

New Paltz, NY – As a group calling itself The Secret Organization of al-Qaida in Europe posted a claim of responsibility for this morning's explosions in London, a terrorism expert from the Hudson Valley says the bombings do, in fact, carry al-Quaida trademarks. The al-Qaida group's claim has yet to be verified. S-U-N-Y New Paltz's Lewis Brownstein spoke with WAMC's Hudson Valley Bureau Chief Allison Dunne, about the possible workings behind the attacks that are being called the worst to assault London since World War Two.

By Allison Dunne

Albany, NY – New York Governor George Pataki is advising New Yorkers to go on with their daily lives as usual, and he says security on New York City area trains has been increased. in light of the series of explosions that rocked London subway trains and a bus this morning. In addition, security officers at the Indian Point nuclear power plants have been instructed to be more vigilant. WAMC's Hudson Valley Bureau Chief Allison Dunne has more.

By Arielle Trimm

Rensselaer, NY – Amtrak is one area of mass transit that has increased security. Amtrak said the high level of security will remain until they have a better understanding of what happened in London. More from our Capital District Bureau Chief, Arielle Trimm