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The number of black-crowned night heron nests has dramatically decreased since 2000.
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One of New York City’s most common birds could disappear in 10 years
Rosemary Misdary
A New York City Bird Alliance study predicts that black-crowned night herons may disappear from New York City Harbor by 2037.
A look at a fire at the abandoned Hudson River Psychiatric Center in Poughkeepsie on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
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Fire blazes at historic Hudson River Psychiatric Center
Elias Guerra
The U.S. Capitol is seen Tuesday, June 2, 2026.
Mariam Zuhaib
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AP
House passes war powers resolution directing Trump to end hostilities with Iran
Claudia Grisales
Gov. Kathy Hochul and state officials highlighting enhanced speed enforcement along work zones. The announcement on Wed., 4/17/24, focused on an upcoming construction project on Route 104 in Irondequoit and Rochester.
Office of Gov. Kathy Hochul
New York adding speed cameras to more highway work zones
Samuel King
Sharlene Rochard, Epstein survivor and advocate who spoke to WAMC about a bill enhancing victim protections
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Epstein survivors push for NY law expanding victim protections
Maryam Ahmad

WAMC Programs

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The Roundtable
6/4/26 Panel
Joe Donahue
The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are Professor of History and International Relations at Vassar College. He is a specialist on the history of US foreign policy Robert Brigham, Former Vice President for Editorial Development at the New York Press Association and Former Longtime Editor of 'The Daily Gazette' Judy Patrick, and Diplomat in Residence at Bard College. She retired from the U.S. Foreign Service in 2025 after over 30 years in public service. Her last post was ambassador to the SE Asian country, Timor-Leste Donna Welton.
mic. in studio
The Roundtable
6/3/26 Panel
Joe Donahue
Book cover for "The River is Waiting" by Wally Lamb
Simon & Schuster
The Book Show
Wally Lamb - The River is Waiting
Joe Donahue
mic. in studio
The Roundtable
6/2/26 Panel
Joe Donahue

New York Public Media
State lawmakers' efforts to take action on ticket prices likely won't be resolved this session
Samuel King
Efforts aimed at lowering ticket prices for concerts or sporting events appear to have stalled again in Albany.
A senior woman is seated on an examination table at a doctor's office. Her female doctor is standing in front of her while holding a pen and a clipboard to write notes. They are both wearing a face mask to prevent the spread of germs. She is listening intently as her doctor is speaking to her.
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Disabilities Beat: University at Buffalo launches free online Long COVID medical provider training
Emyle Watkins
Cheryl Cordes of Alabama, Genesee County, speaks at a rally at the New York State Capitol supporting a data center moratorium on May 13, 2026.
Samuel King
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New York Public News Network
New York eyes nation-first moratorium on data centers
Samuel King
Byron Moore
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Adobe Stock
NY AG sues over Trump deal paying French firm to cancel offshore wind project  
Walter Wuthmann
NPR News
Glock and Walther Arms semi-automatic pistols are displayed for sale in a gun store in Arizona on Sept. 17, 2025.
Charly Triballeau
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Gun control group sues ATF over records release
Jaclyn Diaz
Brady, a nonprofit gun control advocacy group, is suing the ATF and the DOJ over their refusals to release documents and other information about who the largest sellers of crime guns in the U.S. are.
Smoke rises following Israeli bombardment in southern Lebanon close to the Beaufort Castle as seen from a position across the border in the Upper Galilee, in northern Israel on June 4, 2026. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun said on June 4 that an agreement on implementing a ceasefire announced in Washington after talks with Israel was the "last chance" to reach a comprehensive truce.
Jalaa Marey
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AFP via Getty Images
Israel and Lebanon reach an agreement, but ceasefire stalls
Jane Arraf
A woman uses a laptop as she lies on the grass in a park in the Manhattan borough of New York City on April 24, 2026.
CHARLY TRIBALLEAU
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AFP
A handful of American households pay for AI. Is the future free — or a subscription?
Stephan Bisaha
The scoreboard shows the results of the women's singles final match between Iga Swiatek of Poland and Amanda Anisimova of the U.S. at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships in London, Saturday, July 12, 2025.
Kirsty Wigglesworth
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AP
How having zero points in tennis — or 'love' — came to sound so sweet
Ayana Archie