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Adam Carlotto, a 20-year veteran of the GBPD, took over as interim chief in January. As the town prepares to give him the position permanently, it's released a survey to community members to "establish a shared vision for the department's future."
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A new poll released by the University of New Hampshire Survey Center indicates a tight race for Vermont’s governor
WAMC’s David Guistina in conversation with Kevin Moran, Executive Editor of The Berkshire Eagle about a case transfer within the Berkshire District Attorney's Office.
Both candidates for New York's 18th Congressional district said the other's campaign attacks on their children and old social media accounts are "beyond the pale."
This November, Massachusetts residents will have a choice between incumbent Democratic Governor Maura Healey and her well-funded Republican opponent: Mike Minogue – a former medical device company CEO and longtime party donor.
This week, Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey threw her support behind a November ballot question that would override local zoning ordinances to allow homes to be built on small lots across the Commonwealth.
WAMC spoke with Sullivan County residents at Stewart's about how they're feeling about the cost of energy as the war in Iran continues.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is looking to balance climate action and affordability amid criticism from environmentalists and her opponent, Republican Bruce Blakeman.
New York Assemblyman Michael Cashman discusses several issues, beginning with his efforts to rein in high utility costs.
Amid constant headlines covering inflation, energy costs and the cost of living these days, parts of the Northeast are often in the spotlight, with parts of New York and most of Massachusetts front-and-center.
Two weeks after his loss on primary night, Jeromie Whalen is back in the classroom, and as he and members of his campaign tell WAMC, while they fell short on primary day, they won enough to build a movement they want to see continue.
With the economy, inflation and prices top of mind for many midterm election voters, WAMC reporters spoke to people outside a Stewarts in Albany.
With inflation on the rise, many in the Northeast are feeling the crunch when they go to the grocery store. In part of our series of stories leading into November’s midterms we sent WAMC Southern Adirondack Bureau Chief Aaron Shellow-Lavine out into the field to see how local food producers are taking the price shocks.
With the midterm elections looming, questions around the rapid expansion of the artificial intelligence industry are on voters' minds.
Daily Gazette reporter Ted Remsnyder told WAMC about an article he wrote that drew Congressional candidate Anthony Constantino's ire.
Republican John Deaton is back on the ballot this fall. Two years after seeking to unseat U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren, he is challenging Massachusetts' other senator, Ed Markey.
Question 7 is opposed by groups like the Massachusetts Municipal Association, which maintains that control of zoning must remain with towns and cities.
During a stop in Plattsburgh, New York Senator Charles Schumer expressed optimism that the 21st Congressional District, now represented by Republican Elise Stefanik, could flip.
With primary day in the books, the general election ballot in Massachusetts has taken shape.Among the statewide contests - Democratic Governor Maura Healey will face Republican Mike Minogue, while Democratic U.S. Senator Ed Markey will face a familiar Republican candidate in John Deaton. Both races also have independent challengers, as well.WAMC spoke with Western New England University political science professor Tim Vercellotti about the races ahead.
Amid statewide contests, like Sen. Ed Markey besting Congressman Seth Moulton in the Democratic Senate primary, western Mass. was home to a number of primaries over seats on Beacon Hill.WAMC kept track of those races Tuesday night, as did Western Mass Politics and Insight Editor-in-Chief Matt Szafranski. He spoke with WAMC about some of those races, as well as the Congressional 1st district primary that featured Rep. Richie Neal fending off a challenge from newcomer Jeromie Whalen.
Governor's Council District 8 representative Tara Jacobs has represented much of Western Massachusetts on the body that advises the governor on issues including pardons and judicial appointments since 2022.
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The Roundtable Panel: a daily open discussion of issues in the news and beyond. Today's panelists are: Judy Patrick - Former Vice President for Editorial Development at the New York Press Association and longtime editor of the Daily Gazette.Libby Post - Political Consultant and Lobbyist.Karin Riedl - Professor of Government at Dutchess Community College and since 2023, she has been President of the World Affairs Council of the Mid-Hudson Valley.
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Tompkins County's district attorney plans to reopen a 2024 gang rape investigation at Cornell University following a new lawsuit against fraternity members.
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A new statewide organizing push is focusing on disengaged Democratic voters in Erie County and across New York ahead of the November election.
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Starship is key to SpaceX's commercial success and NASA's plans to land humans on the moon. This is the 14th flight of the uncrewed Starship, but the first time it reached orbit.
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President Trump announced plans to cancel $810 million in Congressionally approved spending, a move that some in his own party are calling illegal.
