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As Al Gore's running mate in 2000, Lieberman became the first Jewish candidate on a presidential ticket of one of the two major parties. He later became an independent and was a leader of No Labels.
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Students in Hudson Valley Community College’s health science programs took part in a day of simulated emergency scenarios on Wednesday. Participants got an opportunity to communicate and ask questions before they encounter life-or-death situations in the real world.
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The City of Holyoke, Massachusetts could soon have a clear idea of how to get its public schools out of state receivership.
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The city of Pittsfield, Massachusetts and the Environmental Protection Agency held a community meeting Wednesday about a controversial river cleanup plan.
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Cloudy with showers today with a steadier rain in easternmost New York and New England. Dry west of the Hudson River toward Central NY. Highs in the mid to upper 40s.
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WAMC's David Guistina speaks with Ivan Lajara, Senior Editor of The Daily Freeman, about Ulster County Executive Jen Metzger urging Governor Kathy Hochul to prioritize county needs like housing and the environment in the state budget.
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Biden officials approved proposals for the U.S. census and federal surveys to change how Latinos are asked about their race and ethnicity and to add a checkbox for "Middle Eastern or North African."
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The Grand Alliance between Black and Jewish leaders, known largely for shared work on Civil Rights in the 1960s, has a complicated legacy--and an uncertain future between these communities.
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American artist Richard Serra died this week at the age of 85. Serra was world-renowned for his large-scale metal sculptures.
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The sentence marks a stunning fall for the 32-year old former crypto executive who was once seen as the future of finance.
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The South African singer brought a homegrown genre, amapiano, to new ears with a viral hit and a Grammy. With her debut album, she wants to prove the world is ready for a full-blown African pop star.
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Kemmerer, Wyo., is on the front line of America's energy transition, with its coal plant slated to close and a nuclear plant in the works. But some think the rush to quit fossil fuels is impractical.
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“The Met Opera” returns this season with wide-ranging performances that bring joy to the ears. From Mozart’s “The Magic Flute” to Puccini’s “Madama Butterfly,” the secured season will surely keep you entertained. Airing on Saturdays at 1 p.m. through June 8, 2024.
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