WAMC's Congressional Corner with NY's John McHugh 9/30, 10/3, 10/4

Albany, NY – New York's John McHugh joins Alan Chartock in the Congressional Corner to discuss Katrina, rising gas prices, and border security.

By Carrie Saldo

A happy holiday

Pittsfield, MA – According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services there are an estimated 5 million adopted people living in the United States today. And through adoption, 21 Berkshire County children celebrated the Thanksgiving holiday with their new families. Our Berkshire Bureau Chief, Carrie Saldo recently attended their adoption ceremonies on a very special day in the Berkshire County Juvenile Court.

By Carrie Saldo

Fairies a foot

Pittsfield, MA – The holiday magic has begun in Berkshire County.

By Arielle Trimm

Off The Top Of Their Heads

Albany, NY – Based in Albany, the Mop & Bucket Co. is the area's oldest improvisational theater troupe, specializing in short-form comedy. Our Capital District Bureau Chief Arielle Trimm recently sat down with it's creators to see how things are going.

By Jessica Bloustein

Springfield, MA – Springfield, Massachusetts Mayor Charlie Ryan has given the green light to the police department to do anything it takes to fight crime in the city's streets. After three murders last week, the embattled city cannot take any more.

WAMC's Pioneer Valley Bureau Chief Jessica Bloustein reports.

By Arielle Trimm

Environmental Advocates Want To End Development Plans

Albany, NY – Some environmental advocates in Albany Country are stepping up their efforts to stop two developments in Albany's Pine Bush region. More from our Capital District Bureau Chief, Arielle Trimm

By Carrie Saldo

The road to the top

Adams, MA – A project that has been stalled for four years because of lack of funding has gotten the nod from the federal government. And now the road to Berkshire County's highest summit will get some much needed attention.

By Pat Bradley

Advocates Concerned About Proposed Food Stamp Funding Cuts

Plattsburgh, NY – The U-S House recently voted to cut funding to the federal food stamp program. The proposal now moves to a House-Senate Conference committee. Anti-hunger advocates fear that the proposed cuts in the food stamp program will aggravate growing hunger problems in New York and Vermont. WAMC's North Country Bureau Chief Pat Bradley has more.

By Arielle Trimm

"A Magnificent Obsession" This Christmas

Albany, NY – Retailers consider Friday the official start of the Christmas season. But Christmas in the Capital Region will be slightly different this year as the Albany Institute of History and Art takes a year off from their traditional exhibit "The Festival of Trees"...and instead presents an exhibition entitled "Rodin: A Magnificent Obsession". Our Capital District Bureau Chief Arielle Trimm takes a closer look........

Capitol Connection 547

Albany, NY – Alan Chartock talks with EJ McMahon, Director of the Empire Center for New York Policy. They discuss the tax situation in the State of New York, and changes that may occur in the State Senate in the coming years. Air Date: 11/25/2005