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The Hinsdale, Massachusetts, police department.
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WAMC
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Emails detail violent threats made by former Hinsdale officer
Josh Landes
Since the killing of a young man in a mental health crisis in January, the Hinsdale Police Department has been the subject of public outcry and an investigation into its protocols and practices.
A look on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at the house on Old Saratoga Road in the town of Moreau, New York, that burned two nights earlier. A married couple died in the blaze.
Aaron Shellow-Lavine
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WAMC
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Moreau woman reflects on house fire that killed married couple
Aaron Shellow-Lavine
Gathering less than 24 hours after a massive "youth disturbance" at Springfield's Union Station, Mayor Domenic Sarno and local law enforcement emphasized a "no loitering" policy would be more heavily-enforced at the transit hub. During the announcement on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, Sarno went on to criticize the free bus fare program run by the PVTA, claiming that the service was being abused and exacerbating what have become routine incidents and service calls at Union Station.
James Paleologopoulos
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WAMC
News
Springfield, Mass. mayor seeks end to free busing amid Union Station ‘youth disturbances’
James Paleologopoulos
Sonny Rollins performs at Opus 40 in Robert Mugge's documentary, "Saxophone Colossus."
Robert Mugge
This film contains the only known recording of Sonny Rollins performing his hybrid jazz-classical concerto
Sam Dingman
FIFA World Cup signage is seen at the PATH train station at the World Trade Center transportation hub in New York on May 27, 2026. The 2026 FIFA World Cup runs from June 11 to July 19.
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AFP
New York City reshapes mass transit system to handle World Cup, NBA finals crowds
Brian Mann

WAMC Programs

Chris Koetzle, Executive Director of the New York Association of Towns
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The Capitol Connection - Chris Koetzle, Executive Director of the New York Association of Towns
David Guistina
(Airs 06/04/26 @ 3 p.m.) WAMC’s David Guistina in conversation with Chris Koetzle, Executive Director of the New York Association of Towns, about the need for more funding to cover unfunded mandates, home rule, infrastructure needs, and much more.
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The Roundtable
6/4/26 Panel
Joe Donahue
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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

New York Public Media
An RTS bus travels down East Main Street in downtown Rochester on May 22, 2026, passing the Gateway and Cornwall buildings where crews are stripping away glass panels that have covered the structures for decades. The work is part of the 129-unit Gateway Apartments redevelopment project.
Brian Sharp
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WXXI News
Cuts to upstate bus, rail service unlikely with state funding bump
Samuel King
Lawmakers approved a 7% increase in operating funds for the agencies. That’s far less than the 15% increase sought.
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Goodbye, pennies? NY lawmakers pass bill to round to the nearest nickel
Jon Campbell
State lawmakers' efforts to take action on ticket prices likely won't be resolved this session
Samuel King
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
NPR News
Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., walks to the chamber during votes on the immigration enforcement funding package, at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, June 4, 2026.
J. Scott Applewhite
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AP
Senate passes $70B immigration enforcement bill without limits on Trump settlement fund
The Associated Press
The Senate passed legislation to fund President Donald Trump's immigration enforcement agencies early Friday morning, after weeks of delays and fierce backlash to an unrelated $1.776 billion settlement fund that threatened to derail the bill.
Gracia Lam for NPR
Most K-12 teachers say AI's impact on education will eclipse the internet or computers
Lee V. Gaines
Russian President Vladimir Putin, center, looks at President of Xinhua News Agency Fu Hua, right, while speaking to representatives of international news agencies as General Director of the Russian news agency TASS, Andrey Kondrashov, left, sits near on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum at the Constantine Palace in St. Petersburg, Russia, on Thursday, June 4, 2026.
Dmitri Lovetsky
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AP Photo, Pool
Putin says Russia will bolster air defenses in response to Ukrainian drone attacks
The Associated Press
Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., center, speaks to reporters at the U.S. Capitol Tuesday about the SAVE America Act and other topics.
Andrew Harnik
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Getty Images
Republicans' sweeping election overhaul fails in the Senate
Miles Parks