New York News

By Kelly Wilkinson

Springfield, MA – Police unions in Springfield Massachusetts are in talks today with the city's finance control board. More from WAMC's Kelly Wilkinson.

By Brian Shields

Albany, NY – New York State did not get any of the attention that Ohio, Florida, Pennsylvania and some of the other so-called swing states did this election year, but one group says New York did have its chare of voter problems. WAMC's Senior Correspondent Brian Shields reports.

By Pat Bradley

Montpelier, VT – The Food and Drug Administration has postponed its response to Vermont's first-in-the-nation lawsuit over the importation of prescription drugs from Canada. Some critics say the state should move ahead with drug re-importation rather than waiting for federal permission. North Country Bureau Chief Pat Bradley has the story.

By Allison Dunne

Albany, NY – The comment period for a New York State DEC proposal regarding the oversight of certain hazardous waste sites is set to close tomorrow. Environmentalists are up in arms over the proposed policy that would replace agency waste site monitors with private contractors. They say such a move opens the doors for increased pollution. WAMC's Allison Dunne has more.

By Kelly Wilkinson

Boston, MA – Tuesday's election saw about 40 million Americans cast their votes on electronic machines rather than by old-fashioned paper ballots. While there weren't any apparent big problems, critics still remain. WAMC's Kelly Wilkinson has more.

By Greg Dahlmann

Albany, NY – The 2004 election revealed a nation deeply divided on many issues. But now that Americans have made their choices, how does the country get itself back together in order to move forward? WAMC's Greg Dahlmann reports that elected officials from around the region say it will be a difficult -- but necessary -- task.

By Pat Bradley

Burlington, VT – Religious leaders around the state are asking Vermonters to come together tonight to discuss the state of the nation, regardless of their political affiliations. More from North Country Bureau Chief Pat Bradley.

By Kelly Wilkinson

Williamstown, MA – Despite John Kerry's defeat, he did tip the state of New Hampshire. For the past several months, Massachusetts Democrats have flooded into the neighboring state. WAMC's Berkshire Bureau Chief Kelly Wilkinson has more.

By Allison Dunne

Kingston, NY – At least one sure thing in the presidential election is Senator John Kerry's win in New York. Yet in at least five Hudson Valley counties, voters went for President Bush. WAMC's Hudson Valley Bureau Chief Allison Dunne has more.

By Brian Shields

Albany, NY – The race for Albany County District Attorney was the most bitter and hard fought local race in the area this election
year. WAMC's Brian Shields reports the vote shook the foundations of the Albany County Democratic Party.