By Carrie Saldo

Lenox, MA – The decision process on a three-story, 92-room hotel project proposed in the Berkshires has been delayed.

By Carrie Saldo

North Adams, MA – The state's longest serving mayor said he isn't surprised that Massachusetts Attorney General and potential Democratic candidate for governor Thomas Reilly has decided to go without a running mate. Reilly's choice, State Representative Marie St. Fleur, withdrew from the contest late yesterday because of her financial problems disclosed by news media yesterday. Details from WAMC's Berkshire Bureau Chief, Carrie Saldo;

By Deborah Runcie

Kingston, NY – An Ulster County man who embezzled over a million dollars from an adult home, has lost his conviction appeal.
WAMC's Hudson Valley Bureau Chief Deborah Runcie has a report on how the case unfolded...

Albany, NY – TO: Program Directors
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Albany, NY – Word For The Wise #2909--02/02/06: JAMES JOYCE BIRTH ANNIVERSARY

Albany, NY – What's the deal with eggs?... Is everything, post-big bang, pre-determined by physics? Our scientists also talk about the flight of the pelican...and why it's not the best idea to stand in a swimming pool during a lightning storm. All that and much more covered on another intriguing episode of the Vox Pop Science Forum, hosted by Greg Dahlmann. Air date: 2/02/06.

By Deborah Runcie

Catskill, NY – The Ulster County Legislature has made a decision to move forward on an alternative proposal for the building of a mega-resort that spills over from Delaware County to Ulster County New York.
WAMC's Hudson Valley Bureau Chief Deborah Runcie has more.

Albany, NY – About two months ago, we produced a segment on overseas adoption, with a focus on adopting children from Africa.

This morning we shift that focus from adopting overseas to adopting children, epsecially older children, who are looking for homes right here in America.

We're joined by three experts:

- Tito Del Pilar: Noted speaker and nationally recognized presenter on foster care and adoption issues. He is the Associate Director and the Director of Training for Family Focus Adoption Services.

By Jessica Bloustein

Albany, NY – The Capital Region's congressman and state lawmakers differ in responses to President George Bush's State of the Union address.

By Pat Bradley

Plattsburgh, NY – Reaction to the President's State of the Union address in New York's North Country and in Vermont appears to follow partisan lines. WAMC's North Country Bureau Chief Pat Bradley has more.