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By Pat Bradley

Plattsburgh, NY – New York state Senator Betty Little is introducing legislation that would give tax breaks to home buyers seeking primary homes in the Adirondacks. The proposal is intended to address the lack of affordable housing for middle and lower income Adirondack residents. WAMC's North Country Bureau Chief Pat Bradley has more.

By John Krol

Pittsfield, MA – Pittsfield Mayor James Ruberto offered his vision for the city yesterday, painting a bright picture about Pittsfield future -- but, warning that teacher layoffs would be the result of union leaders not agreeing to concessions, which he is calling for. WAMC's Berkshire Bureau Chief John Krol has the story.

By Pat Bradley

Plattsburgh, NY – Plattsburgh, New York has been recognized by a leading corporate magazine as a key small community in the nation for economic development. The Plattsburgh/North Country Chamber of Commerce announced this morning that the city ranks fourth. It's the fifth year in a row the city has been ranked in the top five small communities for economic development. More from WAMC's North Country Bureau Chief Pat Bradley.

By Allison Dunne

Tivoli, NY – Some communities along the Hudson River are hooking up with communities throughout Italy for trade, education, and economic development initiatives. Those forging ahead with the partnerships say it's a regional grassroots effort with a global vision, and today they announced the details of the partnership. WAMC's Hudson Valley Bureau Chief Allison Dunne has more.

By Eesha Williams

Brattleboro, VT – 48 towns in Vermont yesterday voted to ask the state legislature to study the cost to Vermont of the Iraq War. WAMC's Pioneer Valley Bureau Chief Eesha Williams reports.

By John Krol

Pittsfield, MA – Pittsfield officials have given the okay to two condomium developments -- including one near the Bousquet Ski Resort -- as developers cash-in on a booming second-home market in the Berkshires. WAMC's Berkshire Bureau Chief John Krol has the story.

By Karen DeWitt

Albany, NY – Governor Pataki and legislative leaders say that less than one month before the state budget is due, they are making progress on reaching an agreement, but they admit there are many thorny issues that remain unresolved. WAMC's Capitol Correspondent Karen DeWitt reports.

By Eesha Williams

Springfield, MA – More than 700 teachers protested budget cuts in Springfield, Massachusetts last night. WAMC's Pioneer Valley Bureau Chief Eesha Williams has more.

By Allison Dunne

Kingston, NY – Both of New York's U.S. Senators are calling for the restoration of funding to a national heating assistance program. Senator Hillary Clinton says the storms in recent days underscore the need for low-income New Yorkers to have basic heating. More from WAMC's Allison Dunne.

By John Krol

Boston, MA – A study released today says that Massachusetts isn't doing what it takes for jailed mothers to maintan relationships with their children. WAMC's John Krol has the story.