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By John Krol

Hinsdale, MA – Several current and former members of the Hinsdale, Massachusetts Police Department have been indicted on fraud charges after a two-year investigation.

By Pat Bradley

Burlington, VT – Federal officials are investigating what the Coast Guard says was a fake distress call earlier this week that claimed a boat with children on board was taking on water in Lake Champlain. The call forced emergency responders to divert some rescue services away from a fatal boating accident that had actually occurred on the lake. The Coast Guard has released the tape of the prank distress call in hopes that someone will recognize the voice.WAMC's North Country Bureau Chief Pat Bradley reports.

By Pat Bradley

Cornwall, VT – A rare whooping crane that was apparently thrown off course during her migration to the Midwest has ended up in rural Vermont. Bird-watchers have been able to observe the bird for over a week as it forages in farm fields in Addison County.
WAMC's North Country Bureau Chief Pat Bradley has more.

By Arielle Trimm

Albany, NY – Heading into Independence Day Weekend, You Might Be Wondering How You Can Learn About The History of Albany. WAMC's Capital District Bureau Cheif Arielle Trimm Took A Ride With The Aqua Ducks

By John Krol

Pittsfield, MA – Officials in Berkshire County have established a Homelessness Leadership Council following the lead of a federal initiative to create a long-term plan end homelessness in the region.

By Clarence Fanto

Albany, NY – TODAY IN THE COMMUNITY CORNER, CLARENCE WELCOMES BACK THE MAYOR OF NEWBURGH, NEW YORK, NICK VALENTINE. IN THIS SEGMENT VALENTINE GIVES CLARENCE AN UPDATE ON THE NEWBURGH-BEACON FERRY SERVICE, AND WHAT IT MEANS FOR THE WATERFRONT IN BOTH CITIES.

By Clarence Fanto

Albany, NY – TODAY IN THE COMMUNITY CORNER, CLARENCE WELCOMES BACK THE MAYOR OF NEWBURGH, NEW YORK, NICK VALENTINE. IN THIS SEGMENT VALENTINE GIVES CLARENCE AN UPDATE ON THE NEWBURGH-BEACON FERRY SERVICE, AND WHAT IT MEANS FOR THE WATERFRONT IN BOTH CITIES.

By Clarence Fanto

Albany, NY – TODAY IN THE COMMUNITY CORNER, CLARENCE WELCOMES BACK THE MAYOR OF NEWBURGH, NEW YORK, NICK VALENTINE. IN THIS SEGMENT VALENTINE GIVES CLARENCE AN UPDATE ON THE NEWBURGH-BEACON FERRY SERVICE, AND WHAT IT MEANS FOR THE WATERFRONT IN BOTH CITIES.

By John Krol

Pittsfield, MA – City Councilors in Pittsfield have approved a plan to create a downtown arts district.

By Pat Bradley

Plattsburgh, NY – Canada's health minister says his country cannot continue to be a cheap drug store for the United States. He's vowing to ban bulk export of prescription drugs when supplies are low at home. Advocates of prescription reimportation in our region are curious about the minister's motivation for his announcement, and say he has dropped the gauntlet for U-S legislators to get their act together to create affordable drug policy. WAMC's North Country Bureau Chief Pat Bradley reports.