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WAMC and the Colonial Theatre Welcome Natalie Merchant Wednesday, January 11, 2012 - WAMC listeners are no strangers to singer Natalie Merchant who, in the 1980s, let the great folk-rock band 10,000 Maniacs. Ms. Merchant has contributed several benefit concerts in support of the public radio network and will be doing her first Massachusetts benefit for the station at the Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield, Massachusetts on Saturday, January 14th. A supporter of a wide array of nonprofits and social justice groups, Ms. Merchant spent five years researching, writing, and recording a collection of songs adapted from the works of classic and contemporary poets which culminated in her latest recording, Leave Your Sleep. She has put together an extraordinary group of musicians for the evening, including guitarist Erik Della Penna and The Coriolan String Quartet. Elizabeth Mitchell and Daniel Littleton will open the evening. Founders of the band Ida, they have released seven albums since 1994 and most recently, are collaborating with Amy Helm, Chris Wood and Ruthy Ungar in a Catskills based group called The Silver Hollers. For ticket information, please call Katie Horn at WAMC, 800-323-9262 ext. 171, or purchase your ticket any time after 10 AM on the day of the show, Saturday, January 14th at the Colonial Box Office. Doors open at 6:30 for a 7:30 show time. Member-supported WAMC Northeast Public Radio broadcasts news, informational and cultural programming to listeners in portions of seven northeastern states. WAMC is an award winning producer of regionally based programming and an affiliate of National Public Radio, American Public Media, and Public Radio International. WAMC-FM 90.3 FM, Albany; WAMC, 1400 AM, Albany; WAMK 90.9 FM, Kingston; WOSR, 91.7 FM, Middletown; WCEL, 91.9 FM, Plattsburgh; WCAN, 93.3 FM, Canajoharie; WANC, 103.9 FM, Ticonderoga; WRUN, 90.3 FM, Remsen-Utica; WAMQ 105.1 FM, Great Barrington, MA; WWES 88.9 FM, Mt. Kisco; 90.1 WANZ Stamford, NY,93.1 FM, Troy; 99.3 FM, Oneonta; 97.1 FM, Hudson; 107.1 FM, Warwick; 107.7 FM, Newburgh; 103.9 FM, Beacon; 96.5 FM, Ellenville; 106.3, Middletown; 102.1, Highland, NY and 90.9 FM, Milford, PA.; 97.3 FM, Cooperstown and on-line at www.wamc.org/. WAMC Upgrades to Digital HD RadioTuesday, November 22, 2011 - WAMC Northeast Public Radio's frequency WAMQ 105.1 FM, Great Barrington MA, upgraded to digital HD Radio technology with grant support from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting Digital Radio Conversion Fund. This upgrade helps the sound quality and expands WAMC's digital listening coverage area."This new technology is great for our listeners," said WAMC President and CEO Alan Chartock. "We work hard to make WAMC the region's go-to source for information and entertainment programming and the more listeners we can reach with the digital signal, the better." WAMQ 105.1 FM, Great Barrington MA now has a stronger digital coverage in New York; most of Columbia and parts of Albany, Dutchess, Ulster and Greene Counties, Berkshire county in Massachusetts and parts of Litchfield County in Connecticut. "Increased digital power gives us the opportunity to provide our listeners with a better digital signal, crystal clean audio, and additional listening options previously unavailable," said Pat Cooney, WAMC's Vice President of Operations. "This is an exciting time for terrestrial FM broadcasters." HD Radio technology allows digital radio signals to ride the same airwaves as analog AM and FM radio broadcasts, bringing crystal-clear sound from any radio station to the listening public along with new digital FM audio channels and radio data services. WAMC's digital HD Radio technology upgrade was made possible through the support of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting Digital Radio Conversion Fund. Member-supported WAMC Northeast Public Radio broadcasts news, informational and cultural programming to listeners in portions of seven northeastern states. WAMC is an award winning producer of regionally based programming and an affiliate of National Public Radio, American Public Media, and Public Radio International. WAMC-FM 90.3 FM, Albany; WAMC, 1400 AM, Albany; WAMK 90.9 FM, Kingston; WOSR, 91.7 FM, Middletown; WCEL, 91.9 FM, Plattsburgh; WCAN, 93.3 FM, Canajoharie; WANC, 103.9 FM, Ticonderoga; WRUN, 90.3 FM, Remsen-Utica; WAMQ 105.1 FM, Great Barrington, MA; WWES 88.9 FM, Mt. Kisco; 90.1 WANZ Stamford, NY,93.1 FM, Troy; 99.3 FM, Oneonta; 97.1 FM, Hudson; 107.1 FM, Warwick; 107.7 FM, Newburgh; 103.9 FM, Beacon; 96.5 FM, Ellenville; 106.3, Middletown; 102.1, Highland, NY and 90.9 FM, Milford, PA.; 97.3 FM, Cooperstown and on-line at www.wamc.org/. WAMC Completes Million Dollar Fund DriveWednesday, October 19, 2011 - WAMC Northeast Public Radio finished its fall fund drive at 6:15 p.m. on Wednesday 19, 2011 in just under 10 days. A total of $1,008,591 was raised."WAMC is incredibly grateful that our listeners and members have once again stepped up so WAMC can be there for them and their children in the future," said Alan Chartock, WAMC Northeast Public Radio's President and CEO. "There are too many highlights to mention, but the team effort put forth during the drive was tremendous. A million dollars is a lot of money, but what was needed so we can do what we do well." The on-air fund drive began at 6 a.m. on Monday, October 10, 2011 with a roomful of enthusiastic volunteers taking the calls. Dedicated WAMC members and listeners checked in and pledged on-line all day and into the night to help reach the goal. In addition to all the people who pledged during the on-air drive, hundreds of dedicated volunteers from all over the WAMC listening area answered phones, donating their time at the station's Albany studios from 6 am to midnight every day. Hundreds of regional businesses and organizations donated items, services, and food to the drive, wanting to be a part of the WAMC community and are dedicated to the care and feeding of all who helped. WAMC's fund drives are never possible without the combined efforts of all the contributing sponsors and supporters. For a listing of supporters, visit online at http://www.wamc.org/. WAMC's fund drives help support the station's award-winning local and regional reporting, membership to NPR and network programming as well as all of the station's other day-to-day operations. Member-supported WAMC Northeast Public Radio broadcasts news, informational and cultural programming to listeners in portions of seven northeastern states. WAMC is an award winning producer of regionally based programming and an affiliate of National Public Radio, American Public Media, and Public Radio International. WAMC-FM 90.3 FM, Albany; WAMC, 1400 AM, Albany; WAMK 90.9 FM, Kingston; WOSR, 91.7 FM, Middletown; WCEL, 91.9 FM, Plattsburgh; WCAN, 93.3 FM, Canajoharie; WANC, 103.9 FM, Ticonderoga; WRUN, 90.3 FM, Remsen-Utica; WAMQ 105.1 FM, Great Barrington, MA; WWES 88.9 FM, Mt. Kisco; 90.1 WANZ Stamford, NY,93.1 FM, Troy; 99.3 FM, Oneonta; 97.1 FM, Hudson; 107.1 FM, Warwick; 107.7 FM, Newburgh; 103.9 FM, Beacon; 96.5 FM, Ellenville; 106.3, Middletown; 102.1, Highland, NY and 90.9 FM, Milford, PA.; 97.3 FM, Cooperstown and on-line at www.wamc.org/. WAMC Upgrades to Digital HD RadioWednesday, September 21, 2011 - WAMC Northeast Public Radio's frequencies WAMC 90.3 FM, Albany and WAMK 90.9 FM, Kingston both upgraded to digital HD Radio technology with grant support from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting Digital Radio Conversion Fund. This upgrade helps the sound quality and expands WAMC's digital listening coverage area."This new technology is great for our listeners," said WAMC President and CEO Alan Chartock. "We work hard to make WAMC the region's go-to source for information and entertainment programming and the more listeners we can reach with the digital signal, the better." WAMC 90.3 FM, Albany now has a stronger digital coverage in New York counties: Albany, Saratoga, Washington, Warren, Rensselaer, Columbia and Greene; Vermont counties: Bennington, Windsor, Windham, Rutland and Cheshire; Massachusetts counties: Berkshire, Franklin, Hampshire, Hampden and Worcester; and Connecticut counties: Litchfield and Hartford. WAMK 90.9 FM, Kingston now has a stronger digital coverage in New York counties: Ulster, Sullivan, Orange, Columbia, Greene and Dutchess. "Increased digital power gives us the opportunity to provide our listeners with a better digital signal, crystal clean audio, and additional listening options previously unavailable," said Pat Cooney, WAMC's Vice President of Operations. "This is an exciting time for terrestrial FM broadcasters." HD Radio technology allows digital radio signals to ride the same airwaves as analog AM and FM radio broadcasts, bringing crystal-clear sound from any radio station to the listening public along with new digital FM audio channels and radio data services. WAMC's digital HD Radio technology upgrade was made possible through the support of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting Digital Radio Conversion Fund. Member-supported WAMC Northeast Public Radio broadcasts news, informational and cultural programming to listeners in portions of seven northeastern states. WAMC is an award winning producer of regionally based programming and an affiliate of National Public Radio, American Public Media, and Public Radio International. WAMC-FM 90.3 FM, Albany; WAMC, 1400 AM, Albany; WAMK 90.9 FM, Kingston; WOSR, 91.7 FM, Middletown; WCEL, 91.9 FM, Plattsburgh; WCAN, 93.3 FM, Canajoharie; WANC, 103.9 FM, Ticonderoga; WRUN, 90.3 FM, Remsen-Utica; WAMQ 105.1 FM, Great Barrington, MA; WWES 88.9 FM, Mt. Kisco; 90.1 WANZ Stamford, NY,93.1 FM, Troy; 99.3 FM, Oneonta; 97.1 FM, Hudson; 107.1 FM, Warwick; 107.7 FM, Newburgh; 103.9 FM, Beacon; 96.5 FM, Ellenville; 106.3, Middletown; 102.1, Highland, NY and 90.9 FM, Milford, PA.; 97.3 FM, Cooperstown and on-line at www.wamc.org/. WAMC Northeast Public Radio Supports Tropical Storm ReliefTuesday, September 13, 2011 - On Tuesday, September 13th between 1:00 and 4:00, WAMC held a special fund drive, opening up the phone banks to raise support for Tropical Storm Irene relief. When the dust settled, a total of $79,581 was raised and pledges were still coming in. All proceeds will be divided among the Red Cross chapters serving the hardest hit regions in WAMC's listening area."All of us at WAMC were grateful for the generosity of our WAMC community in taking 3 hours of afternoon time and raising $80,000 for the Red Cross," said WAMC's President, Alan Chartock. In addition, this Friday, September 16th at 7:00 p.m., WAMC will hold a special benefit concert, headlined by musical legends Happy Traum and John Sebastian. The concert will be broadcast live from The Linda, WAMC's Performing Arts Studio before a studio audience. A few tickets are still available on a first come first served basis with a pledge of $100 a pair. To make a donation, please contact WAMC at 800-323-9262. Member-supported WAMC Northeast Public Radio broadcasts news, informational and cultural programming to listeners in portions of seven northeastern states. WAMC is an award winning producer of regionally based programming and an affiliate of National Public Radio, American Public Media, and Public Radio International. WAMC-FM 90.3 FM, Albany; WAMC, 1400 AM, Albany; WAMK 90.9 FM, Kingston; WOSR, 91.7 FM, Middletown; WCEL, 91.9 FM, Plattsburgh; WCAN, 93.3 FM, Canajoharie; WANC, 103.9 FM, Ticonderoga; WRUN, 90.3 FM, Remsen-Utica; WAMQ 105.1 FM, Great Barrington, MA; WWES 88.9 FM, Mt. Kisco; 90.1 WANZ Stamford, NY,93.1 FM, Troy; 99.3 FM, Oneonta; 97.1 FM, Hudson; 107.1 FM, Warwick; 107.7 FM, Newburgh; 103.9 FM, Beacon; 96.5 FM, Ellenville; 106.3, Middletown; 102.1, Highland, NY and 90.9 FM, Milford, PA.; 97.3 FM, Cooperstown and on-line at www.wamc.org/. WAMC Northeast Public Radio to Support Tropical Storm Relief Thursday, September 8, 2011 - On Tuesday, September 13th between 1:00 and 4:00, WAMC will be holding a special fund drive, opening up the phone banks to raise support for Tropical Storm Irene relief. All proceeds will be divided among the Red Cross chapters serving the hardest hit regions in WAMC's listening area. The fund drive will be followed on Friday, September 16th at 7:00 p.m. by a special benefit concert, headlined by musical legends Happy Traum and John Sebastian. The concert will be broadcast live from The Linda, WAMC's Performing Arts Studio before a studio audience. Tickets will be available during Tuesday's on-air fund drive with a pledge of $100 a pair. Any tickets remaining after the Drive will be made available on a first come, first served basis with all proceeds going to benefit the Red Cross. "We did it for Japan, and for Haiti, and for Katrina - now the people in our own backyard need our help and we are going to do what we can," said WAMC's President, Alan Chartock. WAMC applied for and received a special waiver from the Federal Communications Commission, permitting the station to use its airwaves to raise funds for another organization. "WAMC listeners are the most generous in the world," Chartock continued. "This crisis has really shown what a community we are. From Vermont to Massachusetts to New York, people have rallied to help their neighbors. This sense of community is really what WAMC is all about." Happy Traum who, both solo and with his late brother Artie, helped to define the Woodstock folk music sound, has over the past 40 years been a performer, writer, editor, folklorist, teacher and recording artist. He has played and recorded with Bob Dylan, Chris Smither, Maria Muldaur, Eric Andersen, Rory Block, Jerry Jeff Walker, Allen Ginsberg, Levon Helm, Rick Danko, Richard Manuel and innumerable others. Along with his wife, Jane, he founded and runs Homespun Tapes, a successful company with a catalog of more than 500 music lessons on DVDs, CDs, books and downloads. Over four decades the contributions of John Sebastian have become a permanent part of our American musical fabric. His group The Lovin' Spoonful played a major role in the mid-'60s rock revolution, but what leader, singer and songwriter Sebastian had in mind was actually a counter-revolution. "We were grateful to the Beatles for reminding us our rock & roll roots," John explains, "but we wanted to cut out the English middlemen, so to speak, and get down to making this new music as an 'American' band." Member-supported WAMC Northeast Public Radio broadcasts news, informational and cultural programming to listeners in portions of seven northeastern states. WAMC is an award winning producer of regionally based programming and an affiliate of National Public Radio, American Public Media, and Public Radio International. WAMC-FM 90.3 FM, Albany; WAMC, 1400 AM, Albany; WAMK 90.9 FM, Kingston; WOSR, 91.7 FM, Middletown; WCEL, 91.9 FM, Plattsburgh; WCAN, 93.3 FM, Canajoharie; WANC, 103.9 FM, Ticonderoga; WRUN, 90.3 FM, Remsen-Utica; WAMQ 105.1 FM, Great Barrington, MA; WWES 88.9 FM, Mt. Kisco; 90.1 WANZ Stamford, NY,93.1 FM, Troy; 99.3 FM, Oneonta; 97.1 FM, Hudson; 107.1 FM, Warwick; 107.7 FM, Newburgh; 103.9 FM, Beacon; 96.5 FM, Ellenville; 106.3, Middletown; 102.1, Highland, NY and 90.9 FM, Milford, PA.; 97.3 FM, Cooperstown and on-line at www.wamc.org/. WAMC Northeast Public Radio Announces Launch of New Quiz Segment, Any Questions? September 2, 2011 - WAMC Northeast Public Radio is proud to announce the launch of Any Questions?, a weekly quiz segment that airs Fridays on Northeast Report Late Edition beginning September 2nd. The segment will air near the end of Northeast Report Late Edition, which begins at 6 p.m. The segment, in the tradition of the popular NPR Weekend Edition Sunday puzzle with Will Shortz heard for decades on WAMC, puts news producer Ian Pickus in the hot seat, as he and listeners field topical trivia questions from quizmaster Mike Nothnagel. Nothnagel is Associate Professor of mathematics at The Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York, and a crossword constructor for the New York Times and Games Magazine, among other venues. Nothnagel and Pickus, a Times crossword enthusiast, first connected for an interview that aired on The Roundtable in May. Over lunch at The Culinary Institute of America soon after, WAMC President and CEO Alan Chartock suggested beginning a regular segment featuring the pair. "I was intrigued by Ian's pitch for the new segment," says WAMC Program Director Katie Britton, "and after I heard the pilot episode, I was hooked. Any Questions? is the perfect way to get listeners' minds going and provide a new fact for weekend conversations." Listeners are encouraged to play along and solve Nothnagel's weekly challenge. Extra credit questions will be posted to www.wamc.org/anyquestions, and listeners can email the show at quiz@wamc.org. A lifelong resident of the Capital Region, Pickus has been with WAMC since late 2008. He is heard on Morning Edition, The Roundtable, Weekend Edition, and produces The Capitol Connection, Congressional Corner, and various other programs. He holds a BA in English and journalism and an MA in English, both from the University at Albany, and appeared as a Jeopardy! contestant in April of 2011 (unsuccessfully). "Mike Nothnagel is quick, witty, and has an impressive puzzling pedigree," Pickus says. "I hope WAMC listeners have as much fun playing his games as I do." A native of Hyde Park, Nothnagel has a Master's degree in secondary mathematics education from the University of New Hampshire. He has been on the faculty of The Culinary Institute of America since August of 2006. "I'm thrilled to have the opportunity to do a quiz segment on WAMC, especially with a fellow puzzle-head like Ian," Nothnagel says. "My biggest challenge will be to bring trivia that challenges both him and the listeners of WAMC, who are a clever bunch of people." Member-supported WAMC Northeast Public Radio broadcasts news, informational and cultural programming to listeners in portions of seven northeastern states. WAMC is an award winning producer of regionally based programming and an affiliate of National Public Radio, American Public Media, and Public Radio International. WAMC-FM 90.3 FM, Albany; WAMC, 1400 AM, Albany; WAMK 90.9 FM, Kingston; WOSR, 91.7 FM, Middletown; WCEL, 91.9 FM, Plattsburgh; WCAN, 93.3 FM, Canajoharie; WANC, 103.9 FM, Ticonderoga; WRUN, 90.3 FM, Remsen-Utica; WAMQ 105.1 FM, Great Barrington, MA; WWES 88.9 FM, Mt. Kisco; 90.1 WANZ Stamford, NY,93.1 FM, Troy; 99.3 FM, Oneonta; 97.1 FM, Hudson; 107.1 FM, Warwick; 107.7 FM, Newburgh; 103.9 FM, Beacon; 96.5 FM, Ellenville; 106.3, Middletown; 102.1, Highland, NY and 90.9 FM, Milford, PA.; 97.3 FM, Cooperstown and on-line at www.wamc.org/. Special Labor Day Programming on WAMCSeptember 1, 2011 - WAMC Northeast Public Radio is pleased to announce a day of special programming on Labor Day, September 5, 2011.At 9AM, we'll lighten your moods with the working class band from Liverpool, The Beatles. In this two-hour special, listeners will enjoy a deeper look into their album Revolver. Award-winning Producer Paul Ingles hosts the special, Everything Was Right: The Beatles' "Revolver", where he explores the landmark album's story and influence in depth, talking with historians, musicians, music critics, and fans and spotlighting each Revolver track (along with the 1966 single "Paperback Writer and Rain"). From there we continue our musical block at 11AM and take a trip to the American south, to hear music from The King's 1956 self-titled debut album: Elvis Presley. Produced by Joyride Media, Elvis Presley: Young Man with the Big Beat plays us tracks from the album, newly released outtakes, and rare interviews with Elvis himself. WAMC news staple, Midday Magazine with Brian Shields comes on at 12PM, and the comedic duo Click & Clack will be on Car Talk at 1PM. In the 2PM hour, we have a one-hour Alan Chartock Special Conversation with author William Adler about the life and influence of Joe Hill on American labor. At 3PM we'll go back to regular programming. "We hope you enjoy the specials," says Katie Britton, WAMC's News Director. Member-supported WAMC Northeast Public Radio broadcasts news, informational and cultural programming to listeners in portions of seven northeastern states. WAMC is an award winning producer of regionally based programming and an affiliate of National Public Radio, American Public Media, and Public Radio International. WAMC-FM 90.3 FM, Albany; WAMC, 1400 AM, Albany; WAMK 90.9 FM, Kingston; WOSR, 91.7 FM, Middletown; WCEL, 91.9 FM, Plattsburgh; WCAN, 93.3 FM, Canajoharie; WANC, 103.9 FM, Ticonderoga; WRUN, 90.3 FM, Remsen-Utica; WAMQ 105.1 FM, Great Barrington, MA; WWES 88.9 FM, Mt. Kisco; 90.1 WANZ Stamford, NY,93.1 FM, Troy; 99.3 FM, Oneonta; 97.1 FM, Hudson; 107.1 FM, Warwick; 107.7 FM, Newburgh; 103.9 FM, Beacon; 96.5 FM, Ellenville; 106.3, Middletown; 102.1, Highland, NY and 90.9 FM, Milford, PA.; 97.3 FM, Cooperstown and on-line at www.wamc.org/. WAMC's The Roundtable Broadcasts Live From Tanglewood July 29, 2011 - WAMC Northeast Public Radio's flagship morning program, The Roundtable, will broadcast live from the press porch at Tanglewood in Lenox, MA on Tuesday, August, 2nd from 9am to noon. The show will air on all Northeast Public Radio frequencies and will stream live audio and video at wamc.org. Host Joe Donahue, Producer Sarah LaDuke, and WAMC President and CEO Alan Chartock will be speaking with scheduled guests: BSO's managing director, Mark Volpe; conductor Rafael Fruhbeck de Burgos; Train; conductor Sean Newhouse; Dianne Reeves; composer/conductor John Williams; Shakespeare and Company's Tina Packer; Wine and Food Festival Organizer Denis Toner; and a live performance from Boston Cello Quartet. "Tanglewood will be on parade Tuesday night and on Tuesday morning as well as during our live broadcast," says Joe Donahue, host of The Roundtable. "We are thrilled to once again be at the center of the action. And for a kid who grew up collecting John Williams' soundtracks - I have to pinch myself. It is so cool to have him back on the show!" WAMC will be live-tweeting guest information and photos during the broadcast at twitter.com/WAMCRoundtable. The Roundtable blends news, arts, culture, and live music. Whether reporting the day's news, interviewing local and national authors, or chatting with fascinating people from around the corner and around the world, The Roundtable has something for everyone as it covers issues ranging from politics, arts, culture, history, the environment and everything in between. Member-supported WAMC Northeast Public Radio broadcasts news, informational and cultural programming to listeners in portions of seven northeastern states. WAMC is an award winning producer of regionally based programming and an affiliate of National Public Radio, American Public Media, and Public Radio International. WAMC-FM 90.3 FM, Albany; WAMC, 1400 AM, Albany; WAMK 90.9 FM, Kingston; WOSR, 91.7 FM, Middletown; WCEL, 91.9 FM, Plattsburgh; WCAN, 93.3 FM, Canajoharie; WANC, 103.9 FM, Ticonderoga; WRUN, 90.3 FM, Remsen-Utica; WAMQ 105.1 FM, Great Barrington, MA; WWES 88.9 FM, Mt. Kisco; 90.1 WANZ Stamford, NY,93.1 FM, Troy; 99.3 FM, Oneonta; 97.1 FM, Hudson; 107.1 FM, Warwick; 107.7 FM, Newburgh; 103.9 FM, Beacon; 96.5 FM, Ellenville; 106.3, Middletown; 102.1, Highland, NY and 90.9 FM, Milford, PA.; 97.3 FM, Cooperstown and on-line at www.wamc.org/. WAMC's The Roundtable Broadcasts Live From Williamstown Theatre Festival July 14, 2011 - WAMC Northeast Public Radio's flagship morning program, The Roundtable, will broadcast live from the Main Stage at the Williamstown Theatre Festival (WTF) in Williamstown, MA on Friday, July 15th between 9 a.m. and noon. The show will air on all Northeast Public Radio frequencies and will stream live audio and video at wamc.org. "We love Williamstown. Great place; great theater, great people. Always fun," says Alan Chartock, President and CEO of WAMC. Host Joe Donahue, Producer Sarah LaDuke, and WAMC President and CEO Alan Chartock will be speaking with scheduled guests: Williamstown Theatre Festival's Artistic Director, Jenny Gersten; comedian and playwright, Lewis Black; former WTF Artistic Director and Director of this year's production of She Stoops to Conquer, Nicholas Martin; One Slight Hitch director Joe Grifasi; actors Steven Weber, Justin Long, Brooks Ashmanskas, and Kristine Nielsen. The Tablers will learn about WTF's productions of Jon Robin Baitz's Three Hotels, Oliver Goldsmith's She Stoops to Conquer, Lewis Black's One Slight Hitch, Bess Wohl's Touch(ed), and the season overall. The show will also feature segments about WTF's free theatre and apprentice program; about how plays are selected for the season; and about the scene shop and what goes into putting up an entire production every week or two. Joe Donahue, host of The Roundtable says, "As a theatre fan, I have been attending shows at Williamstown for the past 30-years. To, once again, be broadcasting from the main stage is a thrill and honor beyond words." WAMC will be live-tweeting guest information and photos during the broadcast at twitter.com/WAMCRoundtable. The Roundtable blends news, arts, culture, and live music. Whether reporting the day's news, interviewing local and national authors, or chatting with fascinating people from around the corner and around the world, The Roundtable has something for everyone as it covers issues ranging from politics, arts, culture, history, the environment and everything in between. Member-supported WAMC Northeast Public Radio broadcasts news, informational and cultural programming to listeners in portions of seven northeastern states. WAMC is an award winning producer of regionally based programming and an affiliate of National Public Radio, American Public Media, and Public Radio International. WAMC-FM 90.3 FM, Albany; WAMC, 1400 AM, Albany; WAMK 90.9 FM, Kingston; WOSR, 91.7 FM, Middletown; WCEL, 91.9 FM, Plattsburgh; WCAN, 93.3 FM, Canajoharie; WANC, 103.9 FM, Ticonderoga; WRUN, 90.3 FM, Remsen-Utica; WAMQ 105.1 FM, Great Barrington, MA; WWES 88.9 FM, Mt. Kisco; 90.1 WANZ Stamford, NY,93.1 FM, Troy; 99.3 FM, Oneonta; 97.1 FM, Hudson; 107.1 FM, Warwick; 107.7 FM, Newburgh; 103.9 FM, Beacon; 96.5 FM, Ellenville; 106.3, Middletown; 102.1, Highland, NY and 90.9 FM, Milford, PA.; 97.3 FM, Cooperstown and on-line at www.wamc.org/. WAMC Northeast Public Radio Wins Some Big AwardsJuly 14, 2011 - WAMC Northeast Public Radio is proud to announce that several WAMC staffers have won awards from the New York State Broadcasters Association and the Communicator Awards.WAMC Northeast Public Radio President and CEO Alan Chartock says, "This is where the member money goes. We are all incredibly grateful and our members should be as well. This work is an absolute result of the money that people have invested in the station, our WAMC community." WAMC's North Country Bureau Chief Pat Bradley won an award in the 45th Annual Awards for Excellence in Broadcasting in the category of Best Spot News for her story North Country Quakes. The Communicator Awards honored WAMC with four awards this year. Alan Chartock and Producer Ian Pickus won a Gold Award of Excellence for Yael Dayan: A Conversation; WAMC's News Department including the five bureau chiefs won a Silver Award of Distinction for their coverage of the Mid-Term Elections; Host Joe Donahue won a Silver Award of Distinction for his interview with T.V. icon Carol Burnett; and President Alan Chartock, Host Joe Donahue and Producer Sarah LaDuke won a Silver Award of Distinction for their live broadcast of The Roundtable: Tanglewood. "The news team works hard every single day," says News & Program Director Katie Britton, "It's wonderful to have it recognized by our peers as well." Member-supported WAMC Northeast Public Radio broadcasts news, informational and cultural programming to listeners in portions of seven northeastern states. WAMC is an award winning producer of regionally based programming and an affiliate of National Public Radio, American Public Media, and Public Radio International. WAMC-FM 90.3 FM, Albany; WAMC, 1400 AM, Albany; WAMK 90.9 FM, Kingston; WOSR, 91.7 FM, Middletown; WCEL, 91.9 FM, Plattsburgh; WCAN, 93.3 FM, Canajoharie; WANC, 103.9 FM, Ticonderoga; WRUN, 90.3 FM, Remsen-Utica; WAMQ 105.1 FM, Great Barrington, MA; WWES 88.9 FM, Mt. Kisco; 90.1 WANZ Stamford, NY,93.1 FM, Troy; 99.3 FM, Oneonta; 97.1 FM, Hudson; 107.1 FM, Warwick; 107.7 FM, Newburgh; 103.9 FM, Beacon; 96.5 FM, Ellenville; 106.3, Middletown; 102.1, Highland, NY and 90.9 FM, Milford, PA.; 97.3 FM, Cooperstown and on-line at www.wamc.org/. New Program Changes For WAMC July 1, 2011 - WAMC Northeast Public Radio has some exciting program changes starting this weekend with the Grateful Dead Hour on Sunday evening. These changes come as a direct response to member requests and suggestions. "It's actually pretty funny," said Alan Chartock, President and CEO of WAMC. "During the last fund drive, I took no prisoners. 'Okay,' I said to the listeners. 'Do you want the opera or should we take it off and play the Grateful Dead? As usual, the opera folks came through like gangbusters, but we sure heard from a lot of Grateful Dead lovers. Now we can have it all. Where else are you going to hear both the opera and the Grateful Dead?" The Grateful Dead Hour will air Sundays at 10 p.m. It will replace the Piano Jazz series because host Marian McPartland is retiring. "I am delighted to have the Grateful Dead Hour on the air all over the northeast," says David Gans, the program's host. "The Dead toured this region heavily in the early '70s, changing lives every time they played. The music lives on, and it is my privilege to be the one who puts it on the air. Enjoy!" More information about the program is available at http://www.gdhour.com/index.php WAMC'S Bluegrass Time with Nick Barr will move to the 9 p.m. hour on Sundays; effective July 5th The Roundtable will be going back to their three hour format from 9 a.m. to noon; Vox Pop will be going back to the 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. hour; and 11 a.m. Speakers Corner programs are moving back to 1 p.m. These perennial favorites include Car Talk, Alternative Radio, The Commonwealth Club, The Power of Words, Moth Radio, Radiolab, and In Conversation with Alan Chartock. To find out more about program changes, program descriptions and station information, check out our monthly program guide on-line at http://www.wamc.org/prog-onlineguide.html. Member-supported WAMC Northeast Public Radio broadcasts news, informational and cultural programming to listeners in portions of seven northeastern states. WAMC is an award winning producer of regionally based programming and an affiliate of National Public Radio, American Public Media, and Public Radio International. WAMC-FM 90.3 FM, Albany; WAMC, 1400 AM, Albany; WAMK 90.9 FM, Kingston; WOSR, 91.7 FM, Middletown; WCEL, 91.9 FM, Plattsburgh; WCAN, 93.3 FM, Canajoharie; WANC, 103.9 FM, Ticonderoga; WRUN, 90.3 FM, Remsen-Utica; WAMQ 105.1 FM, Great Barrington, MA; WWES 88.9 FM, Mt. Kisco; 90.1 WANZ Stamford, NY,93.1 FM, Troy; 99.3 FM, Oneonta; 97.1 FM, Hudson; 107.1 FM, Warwick; 107.7 FM, Newburgh; 103.9 FM, Beacon; 96.5 FM, Ellenville; 106.3, Middletown; 102.1, Highland, NY and 90.9 FM, Milford, PA.; 97.3 FM, Cooperstown and on-line at www.wamc.org/. WAMC'S The Roundtable Broadcasts Live From The Solid Sound Festival at MASS MoCA June 21, 2011 - WAMC/Northeast Public Radio's flagship morning program, The Roundtable, will broadcast live from The Solid Sound Festival at MASS MoCA in North Adams, MA on Friday, June 24th between 9:00 a.m. and noon. Wilco, a Chicago based rock band, curates the festival and this is its second year in North Adams, MA. "We are looking forward to the show, it is always just great to be welcomed onto the MASS MoCA campus," said Alan Chartock, WAMC Northeast Public Radio's President and CEO. "We think it's one of the great cultural institutions and we're proud to be a part of it." Host Joe Donahue, Producer Sarah LaDuke, and WAMC President and CEO Alan Chartock will be speaking with scheduled guests: Founding Director of MASS MoCA, Joe Thompson; Founder of the Bureau for Open Culture, Jim Voorhies; Chris Davis of New England Falconry; Wilco front man, Jeff Tweedy; author, actor, and Solid Sound Comedy Cabaret curator, John Hodgman; musicians Sarah Lee Guthrie and Johnny Irion and Wilco’s drummer, Glenn Kotche who also created musical-art installations for Solid Sound. Performing live will be New Zealand musician and songwriter, Liam Finn. Sarah LaDuke, producer of The Roundtable says, "If last year's Solid Sound festival can be taken as any indication, this broadcast will be fun and interesting, and the whole weekend will be an unmitigated success. Working with everyone at MASS MoCA and in Wilco's camp is always awesome and easy." The Roundtable blends news, arts, culture, and live music. Whether reporting the day's news, interviewing local and national authors, or chatting with fascinating people from around the corner and around the world, The Roundtable has something for everyone as it covers issues ranging from politics, arts, culture, history, the environment and everything in between. If you missed The Roundtable interviews, they can be found at: http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/news.newsmain?action=section&SECTION_ID=231. Pictures of Roundtable on the Road can be found at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/wamcroundtable/ Member-supported WAMC Northeast Public Radio broadcasts news, informational and cultural programming to listeners in portions of seven northeastern states. WAMC is an award winning producer of regionally based programming and an affiliate of National Public Radio, American Public Media, and Public Radio International. WAMC-FM 90.3 FM, Albany; WAMC, 1400 AM, Albany; WAMK 90.9 FM, Kingston; WOSR, 91.7 FM, Middletown; WCEL, 91.9 FM, Plattsburgh; WCAN, 93.3 FM, Canajoharie; WANC, 103.9 FM, Ticonderoga; WRUN, 90.3 FM, Remsen-Utica; WAMQ 105.1 FM, Great Barrington, MA; WWES 88.9 FM, Mt. Kisco; 90.1 WANZ Stamford, NY,93.1 FM, Troy; 99.3 FM, Oneonta; 97.1 FM, Hudson; 107.1 FM, Warwick; 107.7 FM, Newburgh; 103.9 FM, Beacon; 96.5 FM, Ellenville; 106.3, Middletown; 102.1, Highland, NY and 90.9 FM, Milford, PA.; 97.3 FM, Cooperstown and on-line at www.wamc.org/. WAMC Completes Second Million Dollar Fund Drive June 16, 2011 - WAMC Northeast Public Radio finished its spring fund drive at 8:42 a.m. on Thursday June 16, 2011 in just over 10 days. A total of $1,001,738 was raised and pledges were still rolling in throughout the morning. "We are incredibly grateful to everyone who pledged," said Alan Chartock, WAMC Northeast Public Radio's President and CEO. "We averaged around $100,000 a day, which is astounding. I remember when it took two weeks to raise $150,000. It just shows how much people truly value the station." The on-air fund drive began at 6 a.m. on Monday, June 6, 2011 with a roomful of enthusiastic volunteers taking the calls. Dedicated WAMC members and listeners checked in from as far away as Australia and pledged on-line all day and into the night to help reach the goal. In addition to all the people who pledged during the on-air drive, hundreds of dedicated volunteers from all over the WAMC listening area answered phones, donating their time at the station's Albany studios from 6 am to midnight every day. Hundreds of regional businesses and organizations donated items, services, and food to the drive, wanting to be a part of the WAMC community and are dedicated to the care and feeding of all who helped. WAMC's fund drives are never possible without the combined efforts of all the contributing sponsors and supporters. For a listing of supporters, visit online at www.wamc.org/. WAMC's fund drives help support the station's award-winning local and regional reporting, membership to NPR and network programming as well as all of the station's other day-to-day operations. Money raised during the fund drive will support the following WAMC Northeast Public Radio's station network: WAMC-FM 90.3 FM, Albany; WAMC, 1400 AM, Albany; WAMK 90.9 FM, Kingston; WOSR, 91.7 FM, Middletown; WCEL, 91.9 FM, Plattsburgh; WCAN, 93.3 FM, Canajoharie; WANC, 103.9 FM, Ticonderoga; WRUN, 90.3 FM, Remsen-Utica; WAMQ 105.1 FM, Great Barrington, MA; WWES 88.9 FM, Mt. Kisco; 90.1 WANZ Stamford, NY,93.1 FM, Troy; 99.3 FM, Oneonta; 97.1 FM, Hudson; 107.1 FM, Warwick; 107.7 FM, Newburgh; 103.9 FM, Beacon; 96.5 FM, Ellenville; 106.9, Middletown; 102.1, Highland, NY and 90.9 FM, Milford, PA.; 97.3 FM, Cooperstown and on-line at www.wamc.org/. Member-supported WAMC Northeast Public Radio broadcasts news, informational and cultural programming to listeners in portions of seven northeastern states. WAMC is an award winning producer of regionally based programming and an affiliate of National Public Radio, American Public Media, and Public Radio International. WAMC Now Has an iPhone App June 2, 2011 - WAMC Northeast Public Radio listeners have been waiting for an app to access their favorite radio station on their iPhone and now they can. Listeners can download the app from the Apple App Store "WAMC is delighted to be able to develop the iPhone app for our listeners," says Alan Chartock, WAMC Northeast Public Radio's President and CEO. "We are grateful to Thom Job from our New Media and Marketing department, for making this miracle happen." This new smartphone app features audio from The Roundtable, Vox Pop, The Academic Minute, and The WAMC Newsroom. Listeners can also access the WAMC Blog and also what's being posting on Twitter. An Android app will be available soon with all of the same features as the iPhone app. Member-supported WAMC Northeast Public Radio broadcasts news, informational and cultural programming to listeners in portions of seven northeastern states. WAMC is an award winning producer of regionally based programming and an affiliate of National Public Radio, American Public Media, and Public Radio International. Money raised during the fund drive will support the following WAMC Northeast Public Radio's station network: WAMC-FM 90.3 FM, Albany; WAMC, 1400 AM, Albany; WAMK 90.9 FM, Kingston; WOSR, 91.7 FM, Middletown; WCEL, 91.9 FM, Plattsburgh; WCAN, 93.3 FM, Canajoharie; WANC, 103.9 FM, Ticonderoga; WRUN, 90.3 FM, Remsen-Utica; WAMQ 105.1 FM, Great Barrington, MA; WWES 88.9 FM, Mt. Kisco; 90.1 WANZ Stamford, NY,93.1 FM, Troy; 99.3 FM, Oneonta; 97.1 FM, Hudson; 107.1 FM, Warwick; 107.7 FM, Newburgh; 103.9 FM, Beacon; 96.5 FM, Ellenville; 106.9, Middletown; 102.1, Highland, NY and 90.9 FM, Milford, PA.; 97.3 FM, Cooperstown and on-line at www.wamc.org/. WAMC's Million Dollar Spring Fund Drive Beginning Next Week June 2, 2011 - WAMC Northeast Public Radio will begin its annual spring fund drive on Monday, June 6th with a second time goal of one million dollars. The money raised will support the station's award-winning programming and the day-to-day operations of the station. "We all know that this station is a fragile experiment," says Alan Chartock, WAMC Northeast Public Radio's President and CEO. "No matter what is going on, the continuation and the health of WAMC always depends on its wonderful listeners. For those who listen, it is the only way we can continue and I know we will." WAMC is currently having a cyber drive through 11:59 p.m. tonight to help cut down the million dollar goal next week during the fund drive. To pledge during the cyber drive and to find out more information go to www.wamc.org/. The WAMC fund drive will begin Monday, June 6th and will run from 6:00 a.m. through 12:00 midnight every day until the goal is reached. Many local, regional and national businesses and individuals help the station raise their funds and show their continued support of WAMC by generously donating items, food and services for on-air giveaways and drawings. Plus a fund drive would not be complete without mention of the hundreds of wonderful volunteers who will once again donate their time to answer telephones during the drive. WAMC is always looking for volunteers and donators. If you would like to volunteer your time or if your business would like to make a donation for the station to use as a pledge incentive during the fund drive, please contact Fund Drive Coordinators, Jennifer Wilson (x189) and Katie Horn (x171) at 1-800-323-9262 or by email at jwilson@wamc.org and khorn@wamc.org. Listeners may make contributions before, during and after the fund drive at WAMC's secure website, www.wamc.org/. Beginning at 6:00 a.m. on June 6th, listeners can phone in at 800-323-9262. Money raised during the fund drive will support the following WAMC Northeast Public Radio's station network: WAMC-FM 90.3 FM, Albany; WAMC, 1400 AM, Albany; WAMK 90.9 FM, Kingston; WOSR, 91.7 FM, Middletown; WCEL, 91.9 FM, Plattsburgh; WCAN, 93.3 FM, Canajoharie; WANC, 103.9 FM, Ticonderoga; WRUN, 90.3 FM, Remsen-Utica; WAMQ 105.1 FM, Great Barrington, MA; WWES 88.9 FM, Mt. Kisco; 90.1 WANZ Stamford, NY,93.1 FM, Troy; 99.3 FM, Oneonta; 97.1 FM, Hudson; 107.1 FM, Warwick; 107.7 FM, Newburgh; 103.9 FM, Beacon; 96.5 FM, Ellenville; 106.9, Middletown; 102.1, Highland, NY and 90.9 FM, Milford, PA.; 97.3 FM, Cooperstown and on-line at www.wamc.org/. Member-supported WAMC Northeast Public Radio broadcasts news, informational and cultural programming to listeners in portions of seven northeastern states. WAMC is an award winning producer of regionally based programming and an affiliate of National Public Radio, American Public Media, and Public Radio International. WAMC's Cyber Drive Beginning Monday, May 9 May 5, 2011 - WAMC Northeast Public Radio will start their Cyber Drive Monday, May 9th at 6am, a month prior to kicking off their on-air drive. The Cyber Drive was developed to include more of the online community, bring in more new members, and create some added excitement before the actual on-air drive begins. The Cyber Drive will end on Thursday, June 2nd at 11:59pm. Every dollar raised will be counted towards Day One of the WAMC on-air spring fund drive starting on Monday, June 6th at 6 am. "A million dollars is a great deal of money and WAMC, as always, is broke going into the Fund Drive," says Alan Chartock, WAMC Northeast Public Radio's President and CEO. "The tank is empty, so as soon as you send in your money it goes towards the total of the drive. Why not do it now and have some fun at the same time? Hey, I'm not eligible, but I would sure like to win that prize." There will be a grand prize winner from this Cyber Drive. One lucky winner will receive a one week stay for two people at The Harborside Inn in Edgartown Martha's Vineyard from July 31st to August 7th, 2011. For drawing rules and information and to participate and pledge during the Cyber Drive and the spring fund drive, go to http://www.wamc.org/. Member-supported WAMC Northeast Public Radio broadcasts news, informational and cultural programming to listeners in portions of seven northeastern states. WAMC is an award winning producer of regionally based programming and an affiliate of National Public Radio, American Public Media, and Public Radio International. Money raised during the fund drive will support the following WAMC Northeast Public Radio's station network: WAMC-FM 90.3 FM, Albany; WAMC, 1400 AM, Albany; WAMK 90.9 FM, Kingston; WOSR, 91.7 FM, Middletown; WCEL, 91.9 FM, Plattsburgh; WCAN, 93.3 FM, Canajoharie; WANC, 103.9 FM, Ticonderoga; WRUN, 90.3 FM, Remsen-Utica; WAMQ 105.1 FM, Great Barrington, MA; WWES 88.9 FM, Mt. Kisco; 90.1 WANZ Stamford, NY,93.1 FM, Troy; 99.3 FM, Oneonta; 97.1 FM, Hudson; 107.1 FM, Warwick; 107.7 FM, Newburgh; 103.9 FM, Beacon; 96.5 FM, Ellenville; 106.9, Middletown; 102.1, Highland, NY and 90.9 FM, Milford, PA.; 97.3 FM, Cooperstown and on-line at http://www.wamc.org/. WAMC's Ian Pickus to Appear on Jeopardy!April 26, 2011 - WAMC Northeast Public Radio's news producer Ian Pickus will appear on the nationally syndicated television quiz program Jeopardy! this Friday, April 29th. A remarkable wordsmith Pickus, works on the Congressional Corner, Capitol Connection, The Academic Minute, The Roundtable, and special programs at WAMC Northeast Public Radio, where he has been employed since 2008. "We have always been proud of our Ian. He continues to delight and surprise all of us and this just challenges us all to have a mind like this amongst us. It certainly makes me work harder," said Alan Chartock, President & CEO, WAMC Northeast Public Radio. A lifelong Jeopardy! fan, the Saratoga Springs native passed the annual 50-question online test - his fifth attempt - before being invited to an in-person audition in Manhattan last April. He was summoned to the Jeopardy! studios in Culver City, Calif., over the winter, capping years of studying and practice. He kept a secret until recent days; the appearance is now a headline in most media outlets. "I have always loved the show and wanted to play, but I never expected to make it to L.A. One man in my audition group said it was his 14th try, so I feel quite lucky," Pickus says. "My work at WAMC definitely helped my preparation, thanks to my daily immersion in news, current events, and culture, not to mention my endless pile of reading." Pickus holds a BA in English and journalism and an MA in English, both from the University at Albany. He will write about his experiences on the show at wamcradio.org and can be heard on Friday morning's edition of The Roundtable, which airs on WAMC weekdays at 9 AM. Pickus plans to keep his daily routine as normal as possible. He will deliver the morning news and will remain in the studio with Joe Donahue to talk about his adventure. If you have any questions for Pickus, post them on WAMC's Facebook page www.facebook.com/wamcradio When asked about how she felt about her son's appearance on Jeopardy, Rhoda Pickus, HR manager for The Saratogian, said, "Ian is always passionate and diligent when he commits to a goal or objective. Being a contestant on Jeopardy was a long-term dream, which he was fortunate to realize." Jeopardy! airs on WTEN-TV in the Capital Region and WWLP-TV in Springfield, Mass., at 7:30 p.m., and on WPTZ in Burlington, Vt. and WTNH in Hartford, Conn. at 7 p.m. http://jeopardy.com/showguide/thisweek/ to see Ian Pickus Jeopardy! promo. Member-supported WAMC Northeast Public Radio broadcasts news, informational and cultural programming to listeners in portions of seven northeastern states. WAMC is an award winning producer of regionally based programming and an affiliate of National Public Radio, American Public Media, and Public Radio International. WAMC-FM 90.3 FM, Albany; WAMC, 1400 AM, Albany; WAMK 90.9 FM, Kingston; WOSR, 91.7 FM, Middletown; WCEL, 91.9 FM, Plattsburgh; WCAN, 93.3 FM, Canajoharie; WANC, 103.9 FM, Ticonderoga; WRUN, 90.3 FM, Remsen-Utica; WAMQ 105.1 FM, Great Barrington, MA; WWES 88.9 FM, Mt. Kisco; 90.1 WANZ Stamford, NY,93.1 FM, Troy; 99.3 FM, Oneonta; 97.1 FM, Hudson; 107.1 FM, Warwick; 107.7 FM, Newburgh; 103.9 FM, Beacon; 96.5 FM, Ellenville; 106.9, Middletown; 102.1, Highland, NY and 90.9 FM, Milford, PA.; 97.3 FM, Cooperstown and on-line at http://www.wamc.org/. WAMC, Doing Its Part To Help Our Japanese NeighborsMarch 21, 2011 - The twenty-two stations of WAMC Northeast Public Radio and the WAMC community raised $188,836 in eight hours with 2,364 generous pledgers. Funds raised will go directly to the Japanese Red Cross. This special one day fund drive was made possible thanks to a special waiver from the Federal Communications Commission, allowing the stations to raise money in partnership with the American Red Cross of Northeastern New York, Tech Valley Communications, Thomas Brockley with RBC Wealth Management and other community partners."Once again the WAMC community came through," says Alan Chartock, President and CEO of WAMC. "There wasn’t a moment the phones weren't ringing and the empathy and love for those in need came roaring through." "We cannot stand by and do nothing," says Alan Chartock. "We've heard from so many listeners who want to contribute but aren't sure of the best way to do it. We can make it easy for them to help. We did it for Katrina, we did it for Haiti, and now we’ll do it for Japan." WAMC is well-known for the success of its regular fund drives. Most recently, the station raised over one million dollars to support its programming. In 2005 a similar one-day fund drive raised over $500,000 for the American Red Cross to aid victims of Hurricane Katrina. More recently, an evening of music by James Taylor which was simulcast on WAMC raised over $200,000 for Partners in Health, an organization working on the ground to provide assistance to victims of the earthquake in Haiti. Member-supported WAMC Northeast Public Radio broadcasts news, informational and cultural programming to listeners in portions of seven northeastern states. WAMC is an award winning producer of regionally based programming and an affiliate of National Public Radio, American Public Media, and Public Radio International. WAMC-FM 90.3 FM, Albany; WAMC, 1400 AM, Albany; WAMK 90.9 FM, Kingston; WOSR, 91.7 FM, Middletown; WCEL, 91.9 FM, Plattsburgh; WCAN, 93.3 FM, Canajoharie; WANC, 103.9 FM, Ticonderoga; WRUN, 90.3 FM, Remsen-Utica; WAMQ 105.1 FM, Great Barrington, MA; WWES 88.9 FM, Mt. Kisco; 90.1 WANZ Stamford, NY,93.1 FM, Troy; 99.3 FM, Oneonta; 97.1 FM, Hudson; 107.1 FM, Warwick; 107.7 FM, Newburgh; 103.9 FM, Beacon; 96.5 FM, Ellenville; 106.9, Middletown; 102.1, Highland, NY and 90.9 FM, Milford, PA.; 97.3 FM, Cooperstown and on-line at http://www.wamc.org/. WAMC Northeast Public Radio to Raise Funds for Japan March 16, 2011 - The twenty-two stations of WAMC/Northeast Public Radio will be opening up the phones to raise money for victims of the recent earthquake and tsunami in Japan. This special one day fund drive is possible thanks to a special waiver from the Federal Communications Commission, allowing the stations to raise money in partnership with the American Red Cross. On Monday, March 21st from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM, WAMC's President Alan Chartock, The Roundtable's Joe Donahue and Vox Pop's Ray Graf will take to the airwaves, encouraging listeners to call in with their contributions. Special guests will join them through the course of the day. "We cannot stand by and do nothing," says Alan Chartock. "We've heard from so many listeners who want to contribute but aren't sure of the best way to do it. We can make it easy for them to help. We did it for Katrina, we did it for Haiti, and now we’ll do it for Japan." The Japanese Red Cross has issued a statement that all funds contributed to the American Red Cross and earmarked for Japan will be turned over to the Japanese Red Cross. "The American Red Cross is grateful to WAMC for their support of our fundraising efforts to help Japan recover from the devastating earthquake and tsunami," says Gary Striar, Regional Chief Executive Officer for the American Red Cross. "The continued incredible generosity of local residents helps the Red Cross respond to disasters across the street, around the country and around the world." The station will also be joined by community partners such as Tech Valley Communications. "Tragedies like this remind us just how small our world has become," said Kevin O'Connor, CEO of Tech Valley Communications. "We are honored to work with our longtime partners at WAMC and the American Red Cross of Northeastern New York in extending a helping hand from the Capital Region to our neighbors in Japan." WAMC is well-known for the success of its regular fund drives. Most recently, the station raised over one million dollars to support its programming. In 2005 a similar one-day fund drive raised over $500,000 for the American Red Cross to aid victims of Hurricane Katrina. More recently, an evening of music by James Taylor which was simulcast on WAMC raised over $200,000 for Partners in Health, an organization working on the ground to provide assistance to victims of the earthquake in Haiti. No matter where they are, listeners can make a toll-free call to 800-323-9262 to support the cause. The station will also be taking secure online contributions at wamc.org. Member-supported WAMC Northeast Public Radio broadcasts news, informational and cultural programming to listeners in portions of seven northeastern states. WAMC is an award winning producer of regionally based programming and an affiliate of National Public Radio, American Public Media, and Public Radio International. WAMC-FM 90.3 FM, Albany; WAMC, 1400 AM, Albany; WAMK 90.9 FM, Kingston; WOSR, 91.7 FM, Middletown; WCEL, 91.9 FM, Plattsburgh; WCAN, 93.3 FM, Canajoharie; WANC, 103.9 FM, Ticonderoga; WRUN, 90.3 FM, Remsen-Utica; WAMQ 105.1 FM, Great Barrington, MA; WWES 88.9 FM, Mt. Kisco; 90.1 WANZ Stamford, NY,93.1 FM, Troy; 99.3 FM, Oneonta; 97.1 FM, Hudson; 107.1 FM, Warwick; 107.7 FM, Newburgh; 103.9 FM, Beacon; 96.5 FM, Ellenville; 106.9, Middletown; 102.1, Highland, NY and 90.9 FM, Milford, PA.; 97.3 FM, Cooperstown and on-line at http://www.wamc.org/. WAMC's The Roundtable Broadcasts a Live St. Patricks Day Special from the CIA March 15, 2011 - WAMC/Northeast Public Radio's flagship morning program, The Roundtable, will broadcast live from the Culinary Institute of America (CIA) in Hyde Park, NY on St. Patrick's Day, Thursday, March 17th between 9 a.m. and noon. Host Joe Donahue, Producer Sarah LaDuke, and WAMC President Alan Chartock will be speaking with scheduled guests: Stu Shinske, Editor of The Poughkeepsie Journal; CIA President Tim Ryan; Lee Ann Adams who will talk about breads; Bob Johnson who will speak about Liberal Arts and Management Education for chefs; Chef John Reilly will share some Irish Cuisine; Ezra Eichelberger will speak about Menu Design; Steven Kolpan will tell us all about “Green” Wine; Rich Coppedge will talk about Gluten Free Foods; and Bruce Ostwald will speak about Art in Food. Joe Donahue, host of The Roundtable says, "I can think of no better way to celebrate my Irish heritage than broadcasting from the CIA on St. Patrick's Day. I look forward to our annual trek to the center of the Culinary Universe…and to eating soda bread." The Roundtable blends news, arts, culture, and live music. Whether reporting the day's news, interviewing local and national authors, or chatting with fascinating people from around the corner and around the world, The Roundtable has something for everyone as it covers issues ranging from politics, arts, culture, history, the environment and everything in between. If you missed The Roundtable interviews, they can be found at: http://www.publicbroadcasting.net/wamc/news.newsmain?action=section&SECTION_ID=231. Pictures of Roundtable on the Road can be found at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/wamcroundtable/ Member-supported WAMC Northeast Public Radio broadcasts news, informational and cultural programming to listeners in portions of seven northeastern states. WAMC is an award winning producer of regionally based programming and an affiliate of National Public Radio, American Public Media, and Public Radio International. WAMC-FM 90.3 FM, Albany; WAMC, 1400 AM, Albany; WAMK 90.9 FM, Kingston; WOSR, 91.7 FM, Middletown; WCEL, 91.9 FM, Plattsburgh; WCAN, 93.3 FM, Canajoharie; WANC, 103.9 FM, Ticonderoga; WRUN, 90.3 FM, Remsen-Utica; WAMQ 105.1 FM, Great Barrington, MA; WWES 88.9 FM, Mt. Kisco; 90.1 WANZ Stamford, NY,93.1 FM, Troy; 99.3 FM, Oneonta; 97.1 FM, Hudson; 107.1 FM, Warwick; 107.7 FM, Newburgh; 103.9 FM, Beacon; 96.5 FM, Ellenville; 106.9, Middletown; 102.1, Highland, NY and 90.9 FM, Milford, PA.; 97.3 FM, Cooperstown and on-line at http://www.wamc.org/. "Selected Shorts" Live at The Egg to Benefit WAMC Northeast Public Radio February 28, 2011 - WAMC will hold a benefit performance of Selected Shorts on Saturday, April, 30, 2011 at 6pm at The Egg in Albany, NY. Selected Shorts, a celebration of the short story, is a popular public radio program featuring stars of stage and screen reading spell-binding short stories aloud before a live audience. This performance of Selected Shorts is an all Edgar Allan Poe show featuring classics such as The Bells, The Raven and The Mask of the Red Death performed by host Isaiah Scheffer and actors Keir Dullea and Mia Dillon. Tickets to this general admission performance are available for $50 each. Tickets can be purchased by calling Jennifer Wilson at ext. 189 or Katie Horn at ext. 171. Proceeds will support WAMC Northeast Public Radio. WAMC broadcasts Selected Shorts each week on Sundays from 11am to noon and repeat on Wednesdays at 10pm. To find out more information, please visit wamc.org. Member-supported WAMC Northeast Public Radio broadcasts news, informational and cultural programming to listeners in portions of seven northeastern states. WAMC is an award winning producer of regionally based programming and an affiliate of National Public Radio, American Public Media, and Public Radio International. WAMC-FM 90.3 FM, Albany; WAMC, 1400 AM, Albany; WAMK 90.9 FM, Kingston; WOSR, 91.7 FM, Middletown; WCEL, 91.9 FM, Plattsburgh; WCAN, 93.3 FM, Canajoharie; WANC, 103.9 FM, Ticonderoga; WRUN, 90.3 FM, Remsen-Utica; WAMQ 105.1 FM, Great Barrington, MA; WWES 88.9 FM, Mt. Kisco; 90.1 WANZ Stamford, NY,93.1 FM, Troy; 99.3 FM, Oneonta; 97.1 FM, Hudson; 107.1 FM, Warwick; 107.7 FM, Newburgh; 103.9 FM, Beacon; 96.5 FM, Ellenville; 106.9, Middletown; 102.1, Highland, NY and 90.9 FM, Milford, PA.; 97.3 FM, Cooperstown and on-line at http://www.wamc.org/. The Region's Best Public Radio Network Comes to Stamford - WANZ 90.1 FMFebruary 18, 2011 - With partial support for the Corporation for Public Broadcasting's Digital Radio Conversion Fund, you can now hear WAMC's newest full-power station, WANZ at 90.1 FM. This brand new station provides a clear digital signal to Hobart, Stamford, S. Kortright, Harpersfield and S. Gilboa, opening up a whole new area of coverage for WAMC."You asked for it, now you’ve got it!" said Alan Chartock, President and CEO of WAMC Northeast Public Radio. "We are very pleased to be serving this important area of our region and we look forward to more growth in the future." Chartock added. Member-supported WAMC Northeast Public Radio broadcasts news, informational and cultural programming to listeners in portions of seven northeastern states. WAMC is an award winning producer of regionally based programming and an affiliate of National Public Radio, American Public Media, and Public Radio International. "People in this area really wanted to hear us and finally we are able to satisfy our listeners. We could not have done this without our great friends at Digital Radio Engineering, Bud Williamson's organization. Together we were able to overcome many obstacles and put a brand new station on the air," said Patrick Cooney, Vice President of Operations for WAMC. WAMC-FM 90.3 FM, Albany; WAMC, 1400 AM, Albany; WAMK 90.9 FM, Kingston; WOSR, 91.7 FM, Middletown; WCEL, 91.9 FM, Plattsburgh; WCAN, 93.3 FM, Canajoharie; WANC, 103.9 FM, Ticonderoga; WRUN, 90.3 FM, Remsen-Utica; WAMQ 105.1 FM, Great Barrington, MA; WWES 88.9 FM, Mt. Kisco; 90.1 WANZ Stamford, NY,93.1 FM, Troy; 99.3 FM, Oneonta; 97.1 FM, Hudson; 107.1 FM, Warwick; 107.7 FM, Newburgh; 103.9 FM, Beacon; 96.5 FM, Ellenville; 106.9, Middletown; 102.1, Highland, NY and 90.9 FM, Milford, PA.; 97.3 FM, Cooperstown and on-line at http://www.wamc.org/. WAMC's First Million Dollar Fund Drive A SuccessFebruary 8, 2011 - WAMC Northeast Public Radio finished its winter fund drive at 9:34 a.m. on Tuesday, February 8, 2011 A total of $1,048,971 was raised and pledges were still rolling in. It was the first million dollar fund drive for WAMC, an increase made as a result of threatened state and federal cuts for public radio and television as well as increasing costs. With the same forward thinking that has made the radio network what it is today, the difficult decision to increase the amount of the fund drives was made by WAMC’s President & CEO, Alan Chartock, along with the board of directors and senior staff, back in December of 2010. "Talk about humility. We are in awe of all of our listeners and members who in difficult times once again proved their love and loyalty to the station," says Alan Chartock.
The last several drives raised just over $800,000 each and lasted approximately six days. The accomplishment of raising an additional $200,000 in the middle of a few bad winter storms only made the achievement more gratifying for Chartock and the staff. "Sometimes," said Alan, "I think that the harder it gets, the better it goes. We have tremendous debts to people like Pete Seeger, Natalie Merchant, James Taylor, Sam Waterston and about 9,000 members in this drive alone. I am still stunned by it all." In consistent and enthusiastic WAMC fashion, the on-air fund drive began at 6 a.m. on Monday, January 31, 2011. Dedicated WAMC members and listeners locally and nationally called and pledged on-line all day and into the night to help make this happen. In the end, over 8,660 generous pledges were recorded, including those from WAMC's Cyber Drive, which began two weeks prior to the on-air portion.  In addition to all the people who pledged during the on-air drive, hundreds of dedicated volunteers from all over the WAMC listening area answered phones, donating their time at the station’s Albany studios from 6 am to midnight every day. Members walked in during snow and sleet to be sure every seat was filled to insure the success of the fund drive. Hundreds of regional businesses and organizations donated items, services, and food to the drive, wanting to be a part of the WAMC community and are dedicated to the care and feeding of all who helped. WAMC’s fund drives are never possible without the combined efforts of all the contributing sponsors and supporters. For a listing of supporters, visit online at http://www.wamc.org/.
WAMC's fund drives help support the station's award-winning local and regional reporting, membership to NPR and network programming as well as all of the station's other day-to-day operations. Money raised during the fund drive will support the following WAMC Northeast Public Radio's station network: WAMC-FM 90.3 FM, Albany; WAMC, 1400 AM, Albany; WAMK 90.9 FM, Kingston; WOSR, 91.7 FM, Middletown; WCEL, 91.9 FM, Plattsburgh; WCAN, 93.3 FM, Canajoharie; WANC, 103.9 FM, Ticonderoga; WRUN, 90.3 FM, Remsen-Utica; WAMQ 105.1 FM, Great Barrington, MA; WWES 88.9 FM, Mt. Kisco; 93.1 FM, Troy; 99.3 FM, Oneonta; 97.1 FM, Hudson; 107.1 FM, Warwick; 107.7 FM, Newburgh; 103.9 FM, Beacon; 96.5 FM, Ellenville; 106.9, Middletown; 102.1, Highland, NY and 90.9 FM, Milford, PA.; 97.3 FM, Cooperstown and on-line at http://www.wamc.org/. Member-supported WAMC Northeast Public Radio broadcasts news, informational and cultural programming to listeners in portions of seven northeastern states. WAMC is an award winning producer of regionally based programming and an affiliate of National Public Radio, American Public Media, and Public Radio International. www.wamc.org WAMC's Million Dollar Winter Fund Drive Beginning Next WeekJanuary 26, 2011 - WAMC/Northeast Public Radio will begin its annual winter fund drive on Monday, January 31st with a first-time goal of one million dollars. The money raised will support the station’s award-winning programming, the day-to-day operations of the station and the anticipated effort by the House of Representatives to reduce or eliminate funding for public broadcasting."Wow! A million dollar fund drive. Now there’s a first," says Alan Chartock, WAMC Northeast Public Radio's President and CEO. "The truth is we are in the midst of a perfect storm. The people in charge of the House of Representatives say no money for public radio. The state funds are also at risk because of an 11 billion dollar short fall. The electricity for one of the stations is $4,000 a month and we have 22 others. Therefore, we have no choice. We will sit and do this as we have always done because we have you." WAMC is currently having a cyber drive through Thursday, January 27th at 11:59 p.m. to help cut down the million dollar goal next week during the fund drive. To pledge during the cyber drive and to find out more information go to wamc.org. The WAMC fund drive will begin Monday, January 31st and will run from 6:00 a.m. through 12:00 midnight every day until the goal is reached. Many local, regional and national businesses and individuals help the station raise their funds and show their continued support of WAMC by generously donating items, food and services for on-air giveaways and drawings. Plus a fund drive would not be complete without mention of the hundreds of wonderful volunteers who will once again donate their time to answer telephones during the drive. WAMC is always looking for volunteers and donators. If you would like to volunteer your time or if your business would like to make a donation for the station to use as a pledge incentive during the fund drive, please contact Fund Drive Coordinators, Jennifer Wilson (x189) and Katie Horn (x171) at 1-800-323-9262 or by email at jwilson@wamc.org and khorn@wamc.org. Listeners may make contributions before, during and after the fund drive at WAMC's secure website, http://www.wamc.org/. Beginning at 6:00 a.m. on January 31st, listeners can phone in at 800-323-9262. Money raised during the fund drive will support the following WAMC Northeast Public Radio's station network: WAMC-FM 90.3 FM, Albany; WAMC, 1400 AM, Albany; WAMK 90.9 FM, Kingston; WOSR, 91.7 FM, Middletown; WCEL, 91.9 FM, Plattsburgh; WCAN, 93.3 FM, Canajoharie; WANC, 103.9 FM, Ticonderoga; WRUN, 90.3 FM, Remsen-Utica; WAMQ 105.1 FM, Great Barrington, MA; WWES 88.9 FM, Mt. Kisco; 93.1 FM, Troy; 99.3 FM, Oneonta; 97.1 FM, Hudson; 107.1 FM, Warwick; 107.7 FM, Newburgh; 103.9 FM, Beacon; 96.5 FM, Ellenville; 106.9, Middletown; 102.1, Highland, NY and 90.9 FM, Milford, PA.; 97.3 FM, Cooperstown and on-line at http://www.wamc.org/. Member-supported WAMC Northeast Public Radio broadcasts news, informational and cultural programming to listeners in portions of seven northeastern states. WAMC is an award winning producer of regionally based programming and an affiliate of National Public Radio, American Public Media, and Public Radio International. www.wamc.org WAMC's Cyber Drive BeginsJanuary 18, 2011 - WAMC Northeast Public Radio started an on-line Cyber Drive yesterday, two weeks prior to kicking off their on-air drive. The Cyber Drive was developed to include more of the online community, bring in more new members, and create some added excitement before the actual on-air drive begins. The Cyber Drive will end on January 27th at 11:59pm. Every dollar raised will be counted towards Day One of the WAMC on-air winter fund drive starting on January 31st at 6 am."The whole idea of finding enough money to make the station go is to give enough people enough time and incentive to end the drive as quickly as possible," says Alan Chartock, WAMC Northeast Public Radio's President and CEO. "Our online pledges have increased steadily over the years and that is what prompted us to bring back the Cyber Drive opportunity for pledging." There will be three drawing winners from this Cyber Drive, but more surprises are anticipated. One winner will receive a roundtrip bus package including two orchestra tickets to New York City to see the Broadway production of Spiderman courtesy of Yankee Trails World Travel. Another lucky winner will receive an iPad thanks to Plug Power of Latham, NY. We will also be giving away an Orvis 864-4 Hydros Fly Fishing Rod. All of these valuable prizes were donated by friends of WAMC. "It isn't the prizes we're offering, but the opportunity to check in early that will have some people participating," says Chartock. "Every dime we get in advance will come right off the total and for the first time, we'll be thanking our listeners on-air during the Cyber Drive as well as the first day of the fund drive." For drawing rules and information and to participate and pledge during the Cyber Drive and the winter fund drive, go to http://www.wamc.org. Member-supported WAMC Northeast Public Radio broadcasts news, informational and cultural programming to listeners in portions of seven northeastern states. WAMC is an award winning producer of regionally based programming and an affiliate of National Public Radio, American Public Media, and Public Radio International. www.wamc.org WAMC-FM 90.3 FM, Albany; WAMC, 1400 AM, Albany; WAMK 90.9 FM, Kingston; WOSR, 91.7 FM, Middletown; WCEL, 91.9 FM, Plattsburgh; WCAN, 93.3 FM, Canajoharie; WANC, 103.9 FM, Ticonderoga; WRUN, 90.3 FM, Remsen-Utica; WAMQ 105.1 FM, Great Barrington, MA; WWES 88.9 FM, Mt. Kisco; 93.1 FM, Troy; 99.3 FM, Oneonta; 97.1 FM, Hudson; 107.1 FM, Warwick; 107.7 FM, Newburgh; 103.9 FM, Beacon; 96.5 FM, Ellenville; 106.9, Middletown; 102.1, Highland, NY and 90.9 FM, Milford, PA.; 97.3 FM, Cooperstown and on-line at http://www.wamc.org/. New Year, New Program Changes For WAMCJanuary 3, 2011 - The New Year means a time to reflect, improve, and review. For WAMC, it means some exciting program changes. These changes come as a direct response to member requests and suggestions."You asked for it, you got it," says Alan Chartock, President and CEO of WAMC. "Our listeners and members have a lot to say and we now have the expanded format to give them all the time we can to voice their opinions, ask more questions and address a wider variety of topics." Effective immediately, the 1:00 "Speakers Corner" programs are being moved to 11:00 a.m. These perennial favorites include Car Talk, Alternative Radio, The Commonwealth Club, The Power of Words, Moth Radio, Radio Lab, and In Conversation with Alan Chartock. They will lead right into Midday Magazine," WAMC's roundup of international, national and regional news. Then at 1:00, we begin a new, expanded Vox Pop program. For two hours every weekday afternoon, we invite our listeners to check in on the topic of the day with hosts Alan Chartock and Ray Graf. Topics will range from politics to sports to an open forum where listeners call the shots. For music lovers, the great Nick Barr will return with a full hour of bluegrass on Sunday nights at 10:00 p.m. To find out more about program changes, program descriptions and station information, check out our monthly program guide on-line at http://www.wamc.org/prog-onlineguide.html. Member-supported WAMC Northeast Public Radio broadcasts news, informational and cultural programming to listeners in portions of seven northeastern states. WAMC is an award winning producer of regionally based programming and an affiliate of National Public Radio, American Public Media, and Public Radio International. www.wamc.org WAMC-FM 90.3 FM, Albany; WAMC, 1400 AM, Albany; WAMK 90.9 FM, Kingston; WOSR, 91.7 FM, Middletown; WCEL, 91.9 FM, Plattsburgh; WCAN, 93.3 FM, Canajoharie; WANC, 103.9 FM, Ticonderoga; WRUN, 90.3 FM, Remsen-Utica; WAMQ 105.1 FM, Great Barrington, MA; WWES 88.9 FM, Mt. Kisco; 93.1 FM, Troy; 99.3 FM, Oneonta; 97.1 FM, Hudson; 107.1 FM, Warwick; 107.7 FM, Newburgh; 103.9 FM, Beacon; 96.5 FM, Ellenville; 106.9, Middletown; 102.1, Highland, NY and 90.9 FM, Milford, PA.; 97.3 FM, Cooperstown and on-line at http://www.wamc.org/. Special Film Screening of "The End of the Line" with Sam Waterston - POSTPONEDSORRY, THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO A LATER DATE IN THE SPRING. Tickets purchased to date will be refunded.WAMC Northeast Public Radio, The Colonial Theatre and Oceana present a film screening of 'The End of the Line' on December 7th at 7 p.m. at the Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield, MA. Following the film, actor and activist Sam Waterston and WAMC's President Alan Chartock will host a Q&A period. This is a rare chance to hear one of the oceans' best champions discuss his concerns in an intimate setting. "This is a great example of how Sam Waterston keeps giving to all of us," Chartock says. "His involvement in environmental issues like this one should lead all of us to pitch in. We hope to see everyone who is concerned about the environment and its present degradation at the Colonial." 'The End of the Line,' the first major feature documentary film revealing the impact of overfishing on our oceans, had its world premiere at the 2009 Sundance Film Festival. The film shows firsthand the effects of our global love affair with fish as food. It examines the imminent extinction of bluefin tuna, brought on by increasing western demand for sushi; the impact on marine life resulting in huge overpopulation of jellyfish; and the profound implications of a future world with no fish that would bring certain mass starvation. "There are two reasons to be interested in this event now," says Sam Waterston, Board Member of Oceana. "The politics of the environment are going to change in the next Congress. This is a promise the new majority has already made. When the promised push-back comes against the science of climate change and human stress on the global environment, you'll need to know the facts and be ready to act. ‘The End of the Line’ and the conversation that follows can help you fill in the gaps in your knowledge and get you ready to go." Tickets are $15 and still available through the Colonial Theatre's box office by calling (413) 997-4444. More information about the film can be found at http://endoftheline.com/ All proceeds will benefit Oceana, co-presenter of the film. Member-supported WAMC Northeast Public Radio broadcasts news, informational and cultural programming to listeners in portions of seven northeastern states. WAMC is an award winning producer of regionally based programming and an affiliate of National Public Radio, American Public Media, and Public Radio International. www.wamc.org WAMC-FM 90.3 FM, Albany; WAMC, 1400 AM, Albany; WAMK 90.9 FM, Kingston; WOSR, 91.7 FM, Middletown; WCEL, 91.9 FM, Plattsburgh; WCAN, 93.3 FM, Canajoharie; WANC, 103.9 FM, Ticonderoga; WRUN, 90.3 FM, Remsen-Utica; WAMQ 105.1 FM, Great Barrington, MA; WWES 88.9 FM, Mt. Kisco; 93.1 FM, Troy; 99.3 FM, Oneonta; 97.1 FM, Hudson; 107.1 FM, Warwick; 107.7 FM, Newburgh; 103.9 FM, Beacon; 96.5 FM, Ellenville; 106.9, Middletown; 102.1, Highland, NY and 90.9 FM, Milford, PA.; 97.3 FM, Cooperstown and on-line at http://www.wamc.org/. Governor David Paterson Speaks to WAMCNew York State Governor David Paterson will make a live appearance on WAMC Northeast Public Radio's "Roundtable" program this Wednesday, November 24th between 9 a.m. to 10 a.m."It's always a great thing when major political figures join us here at WAMC. It is really a mark of great respect for this institution and we thank the governor for joining us once again," says Alan Chartock, President and CEO of WAMC. The Governor will speak with Alan Chartock and Joe Donahue, host of The Roundtable, and take calls from listeners. The interview will touch on, but is not limited to, the Governor's legacy, what he feels he has accomplished, what he will and won't miss, and the state's precarious financial picture. Joe Donahue says, "Both Alan and I are honored the Governor will be joining us as he finishes up his term to discuss issues important to the Empire State and ones that continue to plague it. We are equally excited our listeners will have a chance to speak with Governor Paterson and ask the questions on their minds." The Roundtable blends news, arts, culture, and live music. Whether reporting the day's news, interviewing local and national authors, or chatting with fascinating people from around the corner and around the world, The Roundtable has something for everyone as it covers issues ranging from politics, arts, culture, history, the environment and everything in between. Member-supported WAMC Northeast Public Radio broadcasts news, informational and cultural programming to listeners in portions of seven northeastern states. WAMC is an award winning producer of regionally based programming and an affiliate of National Public Radio, American Public Media, and Public Radio International. www.wamc.org WAMC-FM 90.3 FM, Albany; WAMC, 1400 AM, Albany; WAMK 90.9 FM, Kingston; WOSR, 91.7 FM, Middletown; WCEL, 91.9 FM, Plattsburgh; WCAN, 93.3 FM, Canajoharie; WANC, 103.9 FM, Ticonderoga; WRUN, 90.3 FM, Remsen-Utica; WAMQ 105.1 FM, Great Barrington, MA; WWES 88.9 FM, Mt. Kisco; 93.1 FM, Troy; 99.3 FM, Oneonta; 97.1 FM, Hudson; 107.1 FM, Warwick; 107.7 FM, Newburgh; 103.9 FM, Beacon; 96.5 FM, Ellenville; 106.9, Middletown; 102.1, Highland, NY and 90.9 FM, Milford, PA.; 97.3 FM, Cooperstown and on-line at http://www.wamc.org/. One New Treasure in Mt. Kisco, WAMC Northeast Public RadioYou can now hear WAMC's newest full-power station, WWES at 88.9 FM in and around Mt. Kisco, New York. This brand new station provides a clear digital signal to this section of Westchester, including the towns of Whitehall Corners, Katonah, Croton Heights, Stanwood, Bedford Hills, Bedford Center, Bedford, Kitchawan, Mt. Kisco, and Chappaqua, previously on the fringe of WAMC's broadcast range."You asked for it, now you’ve got it!" said Alan Chartock, President and CEO of WAMC Northeast Public Radio. "We are very pleased to be serving this important area of our region and we look forward to more growth in the future." Chartock added that for years, WAMC has had requests from hundreds of listeners in the Mt. Kisco area for their unique brand of programming and we always said, " We're coming! We keep our promises!" Member-supported WAMC Northeast Public Radio broadcasts news, informational and cultural programming to listeners in portions of seven northeastern states. WAMC is an award winning producer of regionally based programming and an affiliate of National Public Radio, American Public Media, and Public Radio International. www.wamc.org Support for the construction of WWES 88.9 FM Mt. Kisco was made possible by a grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. WAMC-FM 90.3 FM, Albany; WAMC, 1400 AM, Albany; WAMK 90.9 FM, Kingston; WOSR, 91.7 FM, Middletown; WCEL, 91.9 FM, Plattsburgh; WCAN, 93.3 FM, Canajoharie; WANC, 103.9 FM, Ticonderoga; WRUN, 90.3 FM, Remsen-Utica; WAMQ 105.1 FM, Great Barrington, MA; WWES 88.9 FM, Mt. Kisco; 93.1 FM, Troy; 99.3 FM, Oneonta; 97.1 FM, Hudson; 107.1 FM, Warwick; 107.7 FM, Newburgh; 103.9 FM, Beacon; 96.5 FM, Ellenville; 106.9, Middletown; 102.1, Highland, NY and 90.9 FM, Milford, PA.; 97.3 FM, Cooperstown and on-line at http://www.wamc.org/. Attorney General Candidates to Debate in AlbanyThe Democrat and Republican candidates for New York State Attorney General will debate in Albany on Oct. 25, in an event jointly sponsored by WAMC / Northeast Public Radio and the Times Union.The hour-long event will be broadcast live at 10 a.m. over WAMC and the audio will be streamed live from WAMC.org. The debate will be videotaped by WMHT-TV, which will televise the taped debate at 9 p.m. that Monday. WMHT plans to also make the video available at wmht.org the following morning. Democrat Eric Schneiderman and Republican Dan Donovan, will take questions from Times Union Editor Rex Smith, WAMC’s President and CEO Alan Chartock and Karen DeWitt of New York State Public Radio. The debate is open to the public. It will be broadcast live over WAMC as a segment of the daily Roundtable program. It is also expected that the debate will be carried on many of the state’s public radio stations. "We are delighted to partner with the Times Union in bringing needed information to our listeners and readers so that they can make up their minds about who is running and what they are saying about the crucial issues. You can't have democracy unless the people understand what they are voting for." Chartock said, in announcing the event. Smith added: "This apparently will be voters' last opportunity to compare the candidates for attorney general side-by-side before election day. We will try to bring voters' concerns to the candidates and, in turn, present to our listeners and readers a better understanding of where the candidates stand on the key issues that will confront the next attorney general." The debate will take place at the Linda, WAMC's Performing Arts Studio, 339 Central Ave. Seating is limited and the audience must arrive by 9:45 a.m. To reserve a seat, call The Linda box office at 465-5233, ext. 4. Schneiderman is a New York State senator from Manhattan. Donovan is the Staten Island district attorney. About WAMC: WAMC Northeast Public Radio is a non-commercial, listener-supported public radio network broadcasting 24-hours-a-day to portions of seven New England and Middle Atlantic states. With 22 broadcast facilities, WAMC ranks among the most-listened-to public radio stations in the United States, with over 400,000 monthly listeners and 20,000 members. An affiliate of National Public Radio, American Public Media, and Public Radio International, WAMC is also one of the most prolific original producers of public radio-style programming in the nation, distributing a roster of award-winning segments and full-length news and information programs heard on more than 500 radio stations nationwide, on the Internet via audio on-demand, and in 177 countries via Armed Forces Radio. For more information, please visit http://www.wamc.org/. About The Times Union: With roots dating back to 1857, the Times Union is the leading multimedia information source in New York’s Capital Region today. In addition to the Times Union’s daily readership of 216,508* and Sunday readership of 354,789*, timesunion.com is the most accessed media website in the Capital Region. With more than 274,900 unique visitors** and 20 million page views each month, the pioneering timesunion.com website has won numerous national awards. As part of its ongoing commitment to the Capital Region, the Times Union gives back to the community through projects such as the Classroom Enrichment Program, providing educators a way to help bridge the gap from classroom to the real world; the Jefferson Awards, honoring outstanding community volunteers; and the Times Union Hope Fund, a new program developed to serve the needs of the area’s children living in poverty. For more about the Times Union, visit http://www.timesunion.com/. * Source: Scarborough 2010, Release 1 ** Source: 2010 Media Audit For more information contact: Howard Glassman, WAMC, 465-5233 Ext. 145 (For media planning to cover) Katie Britton, WAMC, 465-5233 Ext. 111 (For information about the event) WAMC's "Buses To Somewhere" Headed To Rally in Washington D.C.(ALBANY, NY OCTOBER 2010) — Just days into the WAMC Northeast Public Radio fund drive, bus tickets were the popular premium of the day. That’s right, bus tickets on WAMC’s “Buses To Somewhere” and a chance to make local history by joining WAMC to participate in the Rally to Restore Sanity and March to Keep Fear Alive in Washington DC on Saturday October 30th. Jon Stewart has been quoted as saying that the goal of the rally’s is to bring voices of moderation to Capitol Hill and in Colbert’s words, “be there and be scared.” Both rallies are a joint effort from the faux journalists to make a fuss, and a difference, in the most politically influential city in America.The pledge for a seat on one of the chartered busses was one of the hottest tickets during WAMC’s pledge drive. “ Pledge $150 and pack your lunch, meet the bus at midnight the night before and off you go.” said Alan Chartock, President and CEO of WAMC. WAMC will, in essence, join Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert as they take on Capitol Hill with some humor and help make a difference in our country. The rally will take place at the National Mall from noon to 3pm. The buses will depart at midnight on October 29th and arrive in Washington DC around 8 a.m. and then depart at approximately 5:30 p.m. on Saturday October 30th. There are almost seven buses filled at this time with a few seats still available. If you wish to pledge for your seat on the “WAMC Buses To Somewhere” call 1(800)323-9262 x 171. “Not only is being in D.C. a thrill but the added bonus of broadcasting from American University, where I received a Master’s, marched on the mall during my youth and now this, is really exciting.” said Alan Chartock. Yes, the crew of WAMC’s flagship morning show, The Roundtable with hosts, Alan Chartock and Joe Donahue will be broadcasting LIVE from American University the day before the rally, Friday October 29, from 9 a.m. to noon in Washington DC and then staying on to meet the busses and join the rally. Their lineup of guests will be announced shortly. “Having been born in Washington D.C. it is a pleasure to return and be a part of this historic election season and the rallies with John and Stephen.” said Joe Donahue, “…especially with our own personal Docent and political expert, Alan Chartock. What could get better than this?” WAMC Northeast Public Radio broadcasts 24 hours a day with information and cultural programming from stations reaching parts of seven Northeastern states. WAMC is an award-winning producer of regionally based programming. WAMC is a member station of National Public Radio and is affiliated with Public Radio International and American Public Media. www.wamc.org WAMC-FM 90.3 FM, Albany; WAMC, 1400 AM, Albany; WAMK 90.9 FM, Kingston; WOSR, 91.7 FM, Middletown; WCEL, 91.9 FM, Plattsburgh; WCAN, 93.3 FM, Canajoharie; WANC, 103.9 FM, Ticonderoga; WRUN, 90.3 FM, Remsen-Utica; WAMQ 105.1 FM, Great Barrington, MA; 93.1 FM, Troy; 99.3 FM, Oneonta; 97.1 FM, Hudson; 107.1 FM, Warwick; 107.7 FM, Newburgh; 103.9 FM, Beacon; 96.5 FM, Ellenville; 106.9, Middletown; 102.1, Highland, NY and 90.9 FM, Milford, PA.; 97.3 FM, Cooperstown and on-line at http://www.wamc.org/ A GRATEFUL WAMC CELEBRATES THE END OF A SUCCESSFUL FALL FUND DRIVE(ALBANY, NY OCTOBER 2010) — WAMC/Northeast Public Radio finished its fall fund drive at 9:25 a.m. on Sunday, October 10, 2010. A total of $800,461 was raised and pledges were still rolling in.“I have absolutely no idea how Alan does it”, said Dona Frank-Federico, VP of Marketing & Development for WAMC, speaking about WAMC’s President and CEO Alan Chartock, who spent a record 14 hours straight on the radio just yesterday, and countless hours during the week, “and he is always the first person here to give the credit to everyone else. As the leader of a fund drive team together for years, Alan sets and keeps the pace going for the rest of us. His energy is contagious” The mechanics of how it works is still a mystery. No one ever knows how long it will take; it changes every day and every fund drive. The one thing that remains the same is the passion, dedication and determination of the leadership of WAMC. “I am in constant awe of how people respond to the fund drive. The love and support they give us, and the deep respect they show for Alan is what we mirror and take nourishment from all week long.” added Joe Donahue, part of the WAMC fund drive pitch team and host, producer and award-winning interviewer of WAMC’s weekday morning show The Roundtable. Along with Selma Kaplan, David Gustina, Ray Graf, Sarah LaDuke and Steve Felano, Alan and Joe sit behind a microphone “until it’s over”, and they never know when that will be. In enthusiastic WAMC fashion, the on-air fund drive began at 6 a.m. on Monday, October 4, 2010 and ended in six days and a morning with 6,912 pledges. Dedicated WAMC members and listeners locally and nationally called and pledged on-line all day and into the night and manned phones to help make this happen. Says Alan himself, “Because of the wonderful and generous WAMC audience, we made it with time to spare. “We are immensely grateful to everyone who helped.” quoted Alan. “It still amazes me how many members call in each drive to help WAMC stay alive, walk in with pledges, and stay to answer phones. It really is a community effort.” In addition to all the people who pledged during the on-air drive, hundreds of dedicated volunteers from all over the WAMC listening area answered phones, donating their time at the station’s Albany studios from 6 a.m. to midnight every day. Also, hundreds of regional businesses and organizations donated items, services, and food to the drive, wanting to be a part of the WAMC community. WAMC’s fund drives are never possible without the combined efforts of all the contributing sponsors and supporters. For a listing of supporters, visit online at www.wamc.org. WAMC’s fund drives help support the station’s award-winning local and regional reporting, membership to NPR and network programming as well as all of the station’s other day-to-day operations. WAMC Northeast Public Radio broadcasts 24 hours a day with information and cultural programming from stations reaching parts of seven Northeastern states. WAMC is an award-winning producer of regionally based programming. WAMC is a member station of National Public Radio and is affiliated with Public Radio International and American Public Media. www.wamc.org WAMC-FM 90.3 FM, Albany; WAMC, 1400 AM, Albany; WAMK 90.9 FM, Kingston; WOSR, 91.7 FM, Middletown; WCEL, 91.9 FM, Plattsburgh; WCAN, 93.3 FM, Canajoharie; WANC, 103.9 FM, Ticonderoga; WRUN, 90.3 FM, Remsen-Utica; WAMQ 105.1 FM, Great Barrington, MA; 93.1 FM, Troy; 99.3 FM, Oneonta; 97.1 FM, Hudson; 107.1 FM, Warwick; 107.7 FM, Newburgh; 103.9 FM, Beacon; 96.5 FM, Ellenville; 106.9, Middletown; 102.1, Highland, NY and 90.9 FM, Milford, PA.; 97.3 FM, Cooperstown and on-line at http://www.wamc.org/ Women with Disabilities in Science Radio Series Available Online, Free CDContact: Nell Brady, 1-800-323-9262, ext. 169, womeninscience@wamc.org(ALBANY, NY, September 28, 2010) Albany, N.Y. WAMC Northeast Public Radio's Access to Advancement series about the opportunities for, and achievements of, women with disabilities in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), is now available online and on free CDs in time for National Disability Employment Awareness Month in October. Part 1 of the series provides five fascinating stories that describe the latest practices, programs, and tools for supporting students with disabilities in their pursuit of STEM careers. Part 2 tells the compelling stories of five successful women with disabilities who are studying or working in STEM fields. According to a 2007 report by the National Science Board, the U.S.'s performance and competitiveness in STEM fields is steadily declining. And many researchers indicate that women, underrepresented minorities, and people with disabilities represent a largely untapped talent pool. Dr. Angela Lee Foreman, assistant professor at the Rochester Institute of Technology and one of the women profiled for Access to Advancement, explained "everyone has a unique talent that they can bring to the lab or the workplace. And we cannot afford to overlook these unique talents and skills." The complete series is available via Flash Audio, podcast, and transcript at http://www.womeninscience.org/, where visitors can also request free CDs. The site has many links to relevant websites and resources that students, educators, employers, and others can bring to their classrooms and workplaces to inform teaching, learning and hiring practices. "The CDs and online audio will be an excellent addition to National Disability Employment Awareness Month activities because the series is designed to increase the public's awareness of the capabilities and contributions of employees with disabilities," said series co-producer Glenn Busby. "We expect Access to Advancement to generate and inform important discussions about the role of people with disabilities in the workforce." In addition to the online audio and free CDs, the series is being broadcast on WAMC's The Best of Our Knowledge and 51% radio programs. For more information, please call (800) 323-9262, ext. 169 or email womeninscience@wamc.org. Access to Advancement was made possible by support from the National Science Foundation’s Research in Disabilities Education program under grant number HRD-0833247. About WAMC: WAMC Northeast Public Radio is a non-commercial, listener-supported public radio network broadcasting 24-hours-a-day to portions of seven New England and Middle Atlantic states. With 22 broadcast facilities, WAMC ranks among the most-listened-to public radio stations in the United States, with over 400,000 monthly listeners and 20,000 members. An affiliate of National Public Radio, American Public Media, and Public Radio International, WAMC is also one of the most prolific original producers of public radio-style programming in the nation, distributing a roster of award-winning segments and full-length news and information programs heard on more than 500 radio stations nationwide, on the Internet via audio on-demand, and in 177 countries via Armed Forces Radio. For more information, please visit www.wamc.org. "In Our Backyard" Returns to WAMC Northeast Public RadioContact: Dona Frank, 1-800-323-9262(ALBANY, NY, SEPTEMBER 2010) WAMC will re-launch its popular environmental program, "In Our Backyard," in a new format on Friday, September 24. The program was suspended in May after an article in the Albany Times Union reported that the host, New York State wildlife pathologist Ward Stone, was under investigation for alleged misconduct. "We waited for several months for a resolution to the investigation," said Alan Chartock, WAMC's President and CEO. "So far, there has been no resolution. We've been in constant contact with Ward and in fairness to him and to our community of listeners hungry for environmental news, we've decided to restore "In Our Backyard." In its new format, Ward will be answering listeners’ questions every Friday on "Morning Edition," at 7:06 and during the same day’s "Midday Magazine." "Should the Inspector General's investigation find merit to the allegations raised by the Times Union article, WAMC will, of course, reconsider its options," added Chartock. WAMC Northeast Public Radio broadcasts 24 hours a day with information and cultural programming from stations reaching parts of seven northeastern states. WAMC is an award winning producer of regionally based programming. WAMC is a member station of National Public Radio and is affiliated with Public Radio International and American Public Media. http://www.wamc.org/ Alan Chartock Will Be Guest Speaker At The Plattsburgh Rotary MeetingContact: Dona Frank, 1-800-323-9262Dr. Alan Chartock, President and CEO of WAMC Northeast Public Radio, will be the guest speaker at the Plattsburgh Rotary meeting on Wednesday, September 15th. Chartock, who receives hundreds of speaking invitations a year, will be traveling to Plattsburgh, part of the stations coverage area, to talk about state politics, world issues, the economy, and more. “As business leaders in the Plattsburgh (NY) and immediate area, our 100+ members are looking forward to Dr. Chartocks’ discussion about the state of politics in New York,” noted Past President, Bonnie Black. “Our Program Committee has received many comments about the stymied atmosphere in Albany and felt that a political scientist like Chartock, who is so well-connected in the Capital District, could shed some light on what we, as individuals and business owners, can do to break the logjam.” You can hear more about state and local politics by tuning into 91.9 FM; Plattsburgh or online at www.wamc.org, where you can hear Alan’s interviews and discussions on Capital Connection, The Legislative Gazette, Congressional Corner and also hear regional news from Plattsburgh news bureau chief, Pat Bradley. WAMC Northeast Public Radio broadcasts 24 hours a day with information and cultural programming from stations reaching parts of seven Northeastern states. WAMC is an award-winning producer of regionally based programming. WAMC is a member station of National Public Radio and is affiliated with Public Radio International and American Public Media. http://www.wamc.org/ WAMC-FM 90.3 FM, Albany; WAMC, 1400 AM, Albany; WAMK 90.9 FM, Kingston; WOSR, 91.7 FM, Middletown; WCEL, 91.9 FM, Plattsburgh; WCAN, 93.3 FM, Canajoharie; WANC, 103.9 FM, Ticonderoga; WRUN, 90.3 FM, Remsen-Utica; WAMQ 105.1 FM, Great Barrington, MA; 93.1 FM, Troy; 99.3 FM, Oneonta; 97.1 FM, Hudson; 107.1 FM, Warwick; 107.7 FM, Newburgh; 103.9 FM, Beacon; 96.5 FM, Ellenville; 106.9, Middletown; 102.1, Highland, NY and 90.9 FM, Milford, PA.; 97.3 FM, Cooperstown and on-line at http://www.wamc.org/. WAMC Receives $100,000 Grant from Newman's Own Foundation ALBANY, N.Y. — WAMC Northeast Public Radio is pleased to announce that it has received a grant of $100,000 from Newman’s Own Foundation in support of its popular new segment, The Academic Minute, which launched July 6 and airs each weekday at 7:37 a.m. and 3:56 p.m. Featuring professors from top institutions across the country, The Academic Minute allows leading experts to explain their research and discoveries in a variety of fields to an engaged listening audience. It is hosted by Mount Holyoke President Dr. Lynn Pasquerella. “WAMC is incredibly flattered by this major grant from Newman’s Own Foundation,” says WAMC President and CEO Dr. Alan Chartock, himself professor emeritus at the University at Albany. “We are looking forward to taking The Academic Minute to the next level, which means attracting the highest caliber guests and reaching a national audience.” A prominent medical ethicist whose voice has also been heard on WAMC’s The Health Show, Pasquerella is a philosophy professor and Mount Holyoke graduate who previously served as provost at the University of Hartford. She introduces each day’s professor to open the segment. “The Academic Minute promotes participatory democracy and civic engagement by making cutting-edge academic issues accessible to everyone through public radio,” Pasquerella says. “We are proud to have received a grant from Newman’s Own Foundation in support of these values.” Since its launch, The Academic Minute has spotlighted professors from various colleges and universities, including but not limited to: Columbia, Williams, UConn, Skidmore, Duke, RPI, Mount Holyoke, Western New England College, Lock Haven, Monmouth, Hamilton, Middlebury, St. Michael's, Hartwick, Hampshire, Vassar, Western Connecticut, Amherst, Springfield, and the University at Albany. Segments are archived on WAMC’s dedicated webpage, http://www.wamc.org/academic-minute.html, where additional information about professors’ research, background and publications is linked. About Mount Holyoke College Founded in 1837, and the first of the Seven Sisters — the female equivalent of the once predominantly male Ivy League — Mount Holyoke was the model upon which many other women's colleges were patterned. Throughout its long history, the College has been known for brilliant teaching and academic excellence, and it has a longstanding record as one of the most successful producers of women in the sciences in all of U.S. higher education. In recent years, the school has radically expanded its international reach, and now features the most internationally diverse student body of any American college of its kind. About WAMC WAMC Northeast Public Radio broadcasts 24 hours a day with information and cultural programming from stations reaching parts of seven Northeastern states. WAMC is an award-winning producer of regionally based programming. WAMC is a member station of National Public Radio and is affiliated with Public Radio International and American Public Media. http://www.wamc.org/ WAMC-FM 90.3 FM, Albany; WAMC, 1400 AM, Albany; WAMK 90.9 FM, Kingston; WOSR, 91.7 FM, Middletown; WCEL, 91.9 FM, Plattsburgh; WCAN, 93.3 FM, Canajoharie; WANC, 103.9 FM, Ticonderoga; WRUN, 90.3 FM, Remsen-Utica; WAMQ 105.1 FM, Great Barrington, MA; 93.1 FM, Troy; 99.3 FM, Oneonta; 97.1 FM, Hudson; 107.1 FM, Warwick; 107.7 FM, Newburgh; 103.9 FM, Beacon; 96.5 FM, Ellenville; 106.9, Middletown; 102.1, Highland, NY and 90.9 FM, Milford, PA.; 97.3 FM, Cooperstown and on-line at http://www.wamc.org/. About Newman’s Own Foundation Paul Newman was committed to helping make the world a better place. To carry on his philanthropic legacy, Newman’s Own Foundation donates all net royalties and profits after taxes from the sale of Newman’s Own products to charity. To date, Paul Newman and Newman’s Own Foundation have given over $295 million to thousands of charities around the world. For more information, visit http://www.newmansownfoundation.org. Contact: Katie Britton, Ian Pickus, WAMC Northeast Public Radio, 1-800-323-9262, academicminute@wamc.org Kevin McCaffrey, Director of Government and Community Relations, Office of the President, Mount Holyoke College, (413) 538-2987, kmccaffr@mtholyoke.edu WAMC Radio Stories Highlight Program That Makes Space Camp Accessible to Students Who Are BlindThe latest addition to WAMC’s special radio series, Access to Advancement: An Audio Exploration of the National Effort to Increase the Role of Women with Disabilities in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, features Space Camp for Interested Visually Impaired Students (SCI-VIS). SCI-VIS is a weeklong camp at the U.S. Space and Rocket Center in Huntsville, AL, that helps middle and high school students who are blind or who have low vision to learn about space and space-related technology. Part 1 of the new story-set examines the tools and practices that make the SCI-VIS program successful, and Part 2 presents the personal story of one student, Anneliese DeVyldere, who says that SCI-VIS led her to her career path.Access to Advancement is funded by the National Science Foundation’s Research in Disabilities Education program to shed light on the opportunities for, and achievements of, women with disabilities in science fields. The series airs on WAMC’s The Best of Our Knowledge and 51% radio programs and it is available via Flash Audio and transcript at http://www.womeninscience.org. In Part 1 of the SCI-VIS story, listeners learn about camp activities and about the tools that make them accessible to students with visual impairments. Campers experience simulated space missions using equipment that is adapted with Braille and large print, and computer programs that convert text to speech. But there is more to the camp’s success than adaptive equipment. SCI-VIS instills confidence in campers and develops leadership skills through challenging activities, such as scaling a 49-foot “Mars Climbing Wall.” The radio story captures this confidence with the voices of campers, such as eleven-year-old Deanna Greco. “I would like to be the first visually-impaired woman to go on the moon,” says Deanna. Deanna’s mother, Phyllis Greco, encourages her daughter to pursue this goal. “I just support Deanna in anything that she wants to do. Having the vision problem, I want to make sure that she’s clear that that shouldn’t stop her in anything that she wants to do.” Part 2 of the SCI-VIS story-set introduces listeners to Anneliese DeVyldere, who attended SCI-VIS three times during high school and says the experience was transformative. “My world exploded, turned inside out, and grew exponentially. It was fabulous.” Anneliese’s interest in space began at age five, when her father stood with her in the yard to watch meteor showers. “Because I was legally blind, I was never able to see what he was talking about…I want to know what’s up there for myself. And so that was kind of the start.” Anneliese is now an honors student at the University of Alabama in Huntsville, a school known for its engineering and science programs and located next to the NASA Marshall Space Flight Center. She heard about the University while attending SCI-VIS. And, she explains, once she started learning about aerospace engineering at SCI-VIS, she knew she had to attend UAH, where she is now studying to become a technical writer, with the goal of writing about spacecraft design for NASA. To learn more about Anneliese’s personal story and about the SCI-VIS program, visit http://www.womeninscience.org/series.php?seriesID=1. You can join the Access to Advancement discussion on Facebook by going to www.facebook.com and searching for “Women in Science ON THE AIR!” Or follow the series on Twitter at www.twitter.com/AccesstoAdvance. Access to Advancement is made possible by support from the National Science Foundation Research in Disabilities Education program under grant number HRD-0833247. WAMC Northeast Public Radio is a non-commercial, listener-supported public radio network broadcasting 24 hours a day to portions of seven New England and Middle Atlantic states. With 22 broadcast facilities, WAMC ranks among the most-listened-to public radio stations in the United States, with over 400,000 monthly listeners and more than 35,000 members. An affiliate of National Public Radio, American Public Media, and Public Radio International, WAMC is also one of the most prolific original producers of public-radio style programming in the nation, distributing a roster of award-winning segments and full-length news and information programs heard on more than 500 radio stations nationwide, on the Internet via audio on-demand, and in 177 countries via Armed Forces Radio. For more information, please visit http://www.wamc.org. Contact: Nell Brady, Project Manager, 1-800-323-9262, ext. 169, womeninscience@wamc.org Bucky and John Pizzarelli to Perform Benefit Concert for WAMC Spend an intimate evening with two of the world’s greatest jazz guitar heros, father and son legends Bucky and John Pizzarelli. They will be playing at The Linda, WAMC’s Performing Arts Studio, on Sunday, September 19th at 6 p.m. and according to John ,” ... you never know who I may bring with us.” In the past John has performed at The Linda with his trio and his wife, Radio Deluxe co-host, Jessica Molaskey. A limited amount of Tickets are still available and the proceeds of the concert will go to support WAMC/Northeast Public Radio. Call 800-323-9262 ext 171 or 189 to pledge for your seat. John Pizzarelli called into WAMC's Spring Fund Drive while President and CEO, Alan Chartock, and Roundtable host, Joe Donahue, were on the air during the final hours of an incredible $800,000 fund drive. Just two weeks after opening the 2010 Tanglewood Jazz Festival with his show, Radio Deluxe, John will arrive at The Linda with his famous father, jazz legend Bucky Pizzarelli for an evening of their special brand of jazz. This is the first time the father-son duo has performed at The Linda since 2007. When asked how he felt about Pizzarelli’s spontaneous phone call Chartock said, “We are so grateful to John, who’s generosity has helped us many times over the years. His call during the fund drive helped us get to the end as our members love him. I can’t wait for September to hear and see them both play The Linda again.” Each week on his Radio Deluxe program, broadcast on WAMC’s network of over 23 stations, John Pizzarelli takes listeners on a 2-hour tour through the great American songbook. The program focuses on American standards recorded by a growing number of new performers – like Diana Krall, Peter Cincotti, Michael Buble, and Norah Jones , along with the “greats” who have influenced them. You can hear Radio Deluxe on WAMC Saturday nights at 2-4 p.m. and Tuesdays from 8-10 p.m. The Linda is located at 339 Central Avenue, Albany, NY. http://www.thelinda.org. Tickets are still available with a $100 pledge. Please call 800-323-9262 ext. 171 or 189 to pledge for your tickets to the Bucky and John Pizzarelli concert at The Linda. WAMC Northeast Public Radio broadcasts 24 hours a day with information and cultural programming from stations reaching parts of seven Northeastern states. WAMC is an award-winning producer of regionally based programming. WAMC is a member station of National Public Radio and is affiliated with Public Radio International and American Public Media. http://www.wamc.org/ WAMC-FM 90.3 FM, Albany; WAMC, 1400 AM, Albany; WAMK 90.9 FM, Kingston; WOSR, 91.7 FM, Middletown; WCEL, 91.9 FM, Plattsburgh; WCAN, 93.3 FM, Canajoharie; WANC, 103.9 FM, Ticonderoga; WAMQ 105.1 FM, Great Barrington, MA; 93.1 FM, Troy; 99.3 FM, Oneonta; 97.1 FM, Hudson; 107.1 FM, Warwick; 107.7 FM, Newburgh; 103.9 FM, Beacon; 96.5 FM, Ellenville; 106.9, Middletown; 102.1, Highland, NY and 90.9 FM, Milford, PA.; 97.3 FM, Cooperstown and on-line at http://www.wamc.org/. WAMC Launches New Series - The Power of WordsWAMC Northeast Public Radio and the New York State Archives Partnership Trust present the Power of Words, a new series of programs that follows American history through some of the most memorable and inspiring political speeches of our time. The series of 26 programs kicks off Friday, June 25th at 1 p.m. and a new program will air every other week on WAMC.On our debut program, WAMC’s Alan Chartock and Dr. David Woolner, senior fellow and resident historian at the Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt Institute, will set the scene and provide context and analysis of Franklin D. Roosevelt’s first inaugural address. In addition, listeners will have an opportunity to actually hear the speech as it was delivered on March 4th, 1933. Other speeches in the year-long series include Barack Obama’s inaugural address, Ronald Reagan’s speech at the Berlin Wall, John F. Kennedy’s “I am a Berliner” speech, and more. WAMC’s President Alan Chartock says, "It is imperative that everyone remember and learn where we came from and what this country has gone through in tough times. Great leaders are hard to come by and these great speeches can teach us a great deal about courage and leadership. WAMC is very proud of this series.” Support for the series is provided by the Archives Partnership Trust; Einhorn Yaffee Prescott Architecture & Engineering P.C.; the New York Council for the Humanities, a local affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities; and Assemblyman Jack McEneny. “We could not be more indebted to WAMC for their leadership on this series and to our sponsors for their support,” said Robert E. Bullock, President of the Archives Partnership Trust. “It is our hope that this series will encourage citizens to truly understand the role of great ideas and transformational language in our everyday lives.” WAMC Northeast Public Radio broadcasts 24 hours a day with information and cultural programming from stations reaching parts of seven Northeastern states. WAMC is an award-winning producer of regionally based programming. WAMC is a member station of National Public Radio and is affiliated with Public Radio International and American Public Media. http://www.wamc.org/ WAMC-FM 90.3 FM, Albany; WAMC, 1400 AM, Albany; WAMK 90.9 FM, Kingston; WOSR, 91.7 FM, Middletown; WCEL, 91.9 FM, Plattsburgh; WCAN, 93.3 FM, Canajoharie; WANC, 103.9 FM, Ticonderoga; WRUN, 90.3 FM, Remsen-Utica; WAMQ 105.1 FM, Great Barrington, MA; 93.1 FM, Troy; 99.3 FM, Oneonta; 97.1 FM, Hudson; 107.1 FM, Warwick; 107.7 FM, Newburgh; 103.9 FM, Beacon; 96.5 FM, Ellenville; 106.9, Middletown; 102.1, Highland, NY and 90.9 FM, Milford, PA.; 97.3 FM, Cooperstown and on-line at http://www.wamc.org/. |
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