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By Allison Dunne

Kingston, NY – New York State legislators from the Hudson Valley say they were surprised by the timing of Governor Pataki's announcement that he would not seek a fourth term. And one of the region's Republican lawmakers is not yet saying whether he has set his sights on a higher office. WAMC's Hudson Valley Bureau Chief Allison Dunne has more.

By Pat Bradley

Plattsburgh, NY – New York's North Country joins in reaction to Governor Pataki's announcement that he will not run for a fourth term. WAMC's North Country Bureau Chief Pat Bradley has more.

By Pat Bradley

Montpelier, VT – The Vermont Department of Tourism plans to launch a new internet tourism strategy targeting some of the Northeast's largest markets. They are also in the midst of a second tourism promotion campaign that's garnering some attention. That's because the state of Vermont decided to market to a completely new audience - Vermonters.
WAMC's North Country Bureau Chief Pat Bradley has more.

By The Associated Press

Albany, NY – Alan discusses the Roberts nomination, Bio Diesel Fuel, and the London city bombings with Congressman John Mchugh.

By Pat Bradley

Burlington, VT – The increased security at the nation's mass transit venues means the U-S Coast Guard has increased its patrols along Lake Champlain's ferry routes.
WAMC's North Country Bureau Chief Pat Bradley has more.

By Pat Bradley

Plattsburgh, NY – New York Lieutenant Governor Mary Donahue and the head of the state Office for the Aging were in Plattsburgh today for a pre-White House Conference on Aging Regional Forum. The Lieutenant Governor has been attending similar conferences across the state in advance of the national conference to gather information and set statewide priorities for dealing with issues surrounding aging.
WAMC's North Country Bureau Chief Pat Bradley has more.

By Alan Chartock

Albany, NY – JOHN BARRETT, THE MAYOR OF NORTH ADAMS, MASSACHUSETTS, IS BACK IN THE COMMUNITY CORNER TO TALK WITH ALAN ABOUT THE CITY'S LOCAL THEATERS.

By Allison Dunne

Poughkeepsie, NY – About six-thousand athletes from across New York are headed for the Hudson Valley as The Empire State Games get underway this week. Area colleges are hosting a number of the athletes for the five-day event, and college officials say security is tight. WAMC's Hudson Valley Bureau Chief Allison Dunne has a preview.

By John Krol

Great Barrington, MA – William "Smitty" Pignatelli is trying to amend the state's minimum mandatory two-year jail sentence for school zone drug crimes -- as a drug bust in his district could mean prison for several youthful, first-time offenders.