New York News

By Allison Dunne

Carmel, NY – The New York City Department of Environmental Protection is set to implement a project that would cut down on the amount of stormwater pollutants that enter a lower-Hudson Valley reservoir. If this system proves successful, other DEP sites in the Hudson Valley watershed region would play host to similar projects. More from WAMC's Hudson Valley Bureau Chief Allison Dunne.

By Brian Shields

Albany, NY – Just over one year ago, Stephen Downs was arrested at the Crossgates Mall in Guilderland NY after refusing to remove a t-shirt that featured an anti-war slogan. The event attracted national and international attention. WAMC's Brian Shields spoke to the man at the center of the controversy one year ago for his thoughts on what happened.

By Pat Bradley

Montpelier, VT – Child care is becoming a part of town planning in Vermont. A new law requires that towns incorporate planning for child care facilities into their long-range plans. North Country Bureau Chief Pat Bradley has more.

By Kelly Wilkinson

Boston, MA – Massachusetts lawmakers reconvened again today to tackle the polarizing question of gay marriage. Legislators have had a month off from voting on the highly charged issue. Gay rights supporters are hoping any amendment that would take away their marriage rights will be blocked, while conservative groups are hoping to make same sex marriage illegal. More from WAMC's Berkshire Bureau Chief Kelly Wilkinson.

By Allison Dunne

Hudson, NY – A New York State Department official has requested additional information from Columbia County's St. Lawrence Cement Company, saying previous information on the proposed 320-million-dollar Greenport plant is unsatisfactory. Plant opponents hail the letter as a strong blow to St. Lawrence. WAMC's Hudson Valley Bureau Chief Allison Dunne reports.

By Allison Dunne

New Paltz, NY – New Paltz Mayor Jason West spoke to supporters last night at a forum at the State University of New York at New Paltz. He said he is not worried about the lawsuits and charges filed against him. Meanwhile, those part of a group just formed to protect human rights say up to forty marriages will take place this weekend in New Paltz. WAMC's Hudson Valley Bureau Chief Allison Dunne was at the forum.

By Kelly Wilkinson

Pittsfield, MA – Arts and culture are a big business in Berkshire County and a major driver of the local economy. Its an area Pittsfield is looking to as it hopes to improve its economy and cultural reputation. Last night, the Pittsfield city council created a new office of Cultural Development which many say can provide a framework for the arts scene to better grow. More from WAMC's Berkshire Bureau Chief Kelly Wilkinson.

By Pat Bradley

Plattsburgh, NY – Today is a day of commemoration in New York State for Harriet Tubman. It is the first time the state has officially lauded the civil war abolitionist's work, and some hope it is a step towards a state holiday. More from North Country Bureau Chief Pat Bradley.

By Allison Dunne

Buchanan, NY – The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has passed out its annual color-coded ratings for the nation's more than one-hundred commercial nuclear power plants. One of the two plants at Indian Point received the highest rating possible. Now the Buchanan, New York-based plants will receive less NRC oversight as a result. WAMC's Hudson Valley Bureau Chief Allison Dunne has more.

By Brian Shields

Albany, NY – As gasoline prices approach record high levels some state leaders in New York are urging the federal government to remove a requirement that Ethanol be mixed into gasoline supplies sold in the state. WAMC's Brian Shields reports.