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Graduates of a Pittsfield, Massachusetts, boarding school watched the former teacher they allege abused and assaulted them be arraigned on rape charges in court Wednesday. WAMC was there, and spoke with them about an emotional day that was years in the making.
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On this week’s 51%, WAMC’s Sarah LaDuke speaks with actress and comedian Cecily Strong about her role in the new off-Broadway production of What Happened Was… in New York City. We also chat with writer Lori Carlson-Hijuelos, wife of the late Pulitzer Prize-winning author Oscar Hijuelos, about how they supported and pushed each other creatively during their 15-year marriage. WAMC’s Sajina Shrestha also meets an up-and-coming Albany, New York band showcasing the softer center of the hardcore rock scene.
The Met Opera airs Saturdays at 1 p.m. beginning Dec. 6 through May 30, 2026.
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State aid represents a big chunk of funding for local schools. But since the state budget is delayed, districts aren’t exactly sure what they’re getting this year.
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A fresh collapse at Chimney Bluffs highlights ongoing erosion along Lake Ontario, and what changing weather patterns may mean for other New York landscapes.
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The Victims First Agenda, inspired by policy review and roundtable discussions, contains bills that lawmakers say give voices to victims. -
As schools grapple with an ongoing teacher shortage, a New York non-profit is working to address one aspect of the problem: burnout.
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It's the first time suspected insider trading on Polymarket has led to criminal charges in the U.S.
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In The Secret War Against Hate, Steven J. Ross details the racist, anti-Semitic groups that sprang up in the latter half of the 20th century — and the spy network that worked to bring them to justice.
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The White House Correspondents' Dinner will be headlined by a mentalist instead of a comedian. Oz Pearlman tells NPR he hopes to unify, delight and puzzle the crowd — but can't reveal how. -
The rising country star Ella Langley rules both the album and song charts this week, but Justin Bieber also sees a rise in popularity following his nostalgic performance at Coachella.
