By Jessica Bloustein

Albany, NY – For the first time, the city of Albany is opening 24-hour cooling stations to provide relief for city residents. WAMC's Capital District Bureau Chief Jessica Bloustein has details:

By Jessica Bloustein

Albany, NY – The future of the Beech Nut plants in Montgomery County, New York is uncertain. State and federal lawmakers are pushing for financial incentives from state and national-level organizations to try and help keep the company in town. WAMC's CDBC Jessica Bloustein has more.

Albany, NY – NY's Michael McNulty joins Alan Chartock in the Congressional Corner to discuss Iraq, Iran, the 2006 Congressional elections, and the situation in Israel and Lebanon.

Albany, NY – Vermont's Bernie Sanders joins Alan Chartock in the Congressional Corner to discuss President Bush's stem cell veto, wedge issues in the 2006 elections, and his Senate campaign.

By Dan Bobkoff

Boston, MA – Some Western Massachusetts lawmakers are disappointed the state legislature failed to pass higher education funding before the legislative session ended late last night. More from WAMC's Pioneer Valley Bureau Chief Dan Bobkoff.

By Dan Bobkoff

Taunton, MA – It's going to be a scorcher in the Northeast today and tomorrow. Excessive heat warnings are flying in much of New York state and heat advisories are posted in western New England. WAMC's Pioneer Valley Bureau Chief Dan Bobkoff has the details on preparations for the heat wave in western New England.

Albany, NY – Word For The Wise #3037--08/01/06: A riddle like a rubber ball

By Julia Taylor

Kingston, NY – A study abroad class at Marist College has made a national list of technology innovations for its unique curriculum -- podcasting. WAMC's Hudson Valley Bureau Chief Julia Taylor reports.

Albany, NY – Word For The Wise #3037--08/08/06: Everyone on the bouncey-bounce!

Albany, NY – It's another edition of Katz on Dogs. Host Joe Donahue welcomes back noted author and dog lover Jon Katz to WAMC's Studio A. Jon and Joe take listener calls concerning all things canine!