Albany, NY – Sarah Waters' newest book "The Night Watch" tells the story of lesbian ambulance drivers during the Blitz of London. Gretchen Holbrook Gerzina talks to the author about how she got into writing historical fiction, what things were like for Londoners in World War II, and her thoughts on being perceived as a lesbian writer.

Albany, NY – There are at least 68 million dogs in America, and their owners lavish billions of dollars on them every year. So why do so many pampered pets have problems? Now, Cesar Millan star of National Geographic Channel's show Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan reveals what dogs truly need to live a happy and fulfilled life, his new book is: Cesar's Way : The Natural, Everyday Guide to Understanding and Correcting Common Dog Problems

By Dan Bobkoff

BOSTON, MA – Attorneys General in Massachusetts and Connecticut are cracking down on MySpace.com for not acting fast enough to protect the popular site's users from internet predators. More now from WAMC's Pioneer Valley Bureau Chief Dan Bobkoff.

By Jessica Bloustein

Albany, NY – New York's schools are meeting the annual yearly progress requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act and students are meeting and exceeding higher standards, according to school report cards released today by the State Education Department. But lingering low graduation rates have prompted the Board of Regents to recommend more aggressive changes in schools. WAMC's Capital District Bureau Chief Jessica Bloustein reports:

By Jessica Bloustein

Albany, NY – Alleged "sweetheart" land deals between the New York State Canal Corporation and the Schenectady Yacht Club are under the scrutiny of the State Assembly's Corporations, Authorities and Commissions committee. The investigation is part of a larger probe examining the state agency's land deals from 1997 to 2002. More from Capital District Bureau Chief Jessica Bloustein.

Albany, NY – Word For The Wise #2973--05/03/06: Spelling pronunciation and you

By Dan Bobkoff

Waltham, MA – An art exhibit at Brandeis University has caused quite a bit of controversy on the Waltham, Massachusetts campus. WAMC's Pioneer Valley Bureau Chief Dan Bobkoff has our story.

By Carrie Saldo

Pittsfield, MA – A dozen pediatricians in Pittsfield, Massachusetts say they are grateful for some progress that's been made surrounding the PCB clean-up in their community. However, they are urging community involvement and education in order to advance the issue. WAMC's Berkshire Bureau Chief, Carrie Saldo, has the details;

By Carrie Saldo

North Adams, MA – Education and some cultural attractions in the Berkshires are among the initiatives that could receive a shot in the arm following budget approval by the Massachusetts House. With More, WAMC's Berkshire Bureau Chief, Carrie Saldo

By Dan Bobkoff

Boston, ma – Governor Mitt Romney of Massachusetts is warning of potential bumps in the road for the state's new health care law. He is also launching a crackdown on Medicaid fraud. WAMC's Pioneer Valley Bureau Chief Dan Bobkoff has the story.