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WAMC's Alan Chartock shares his thoughts on five fired Memphis police officers who have been charged with murder and other crimes in the killing of Tyre Nichols, a Black motorist who died three days after a confrontation with the officers during a traffic stop. Shelby County District Attorney Steve Mulroy said although the officers each played different roles in the killing, “they are all responsible.” All of the officers are Black.

It was a day of F-U-N for local students today in Schenectady — which we’re not going to spell on air — during a district-wide bee.

(Airs 01/26/23 @ 3 p.m. & 01/28/23 @ 5:30 a.m.) WAMC's Alan Chartock speaks with New York state Assembly Minority Leader William Barclay.

Rensselaer County Executive Steve McLaughlin was acquitted Wednesday after a two-day campaign finance trial related to the use of campaign money while the Republican was in the state Assembly.

WAMC's Alan Chartock shares his thoughts on CNN reporting that The National Archives is looking into sending letters to all living former presidents and vice presidents, asking them go through their records to ensure there are no classified materials.

WAMC's David Guistina speaks with Ivan Lajara, Senior Editor of The Daily Freeman, about a class action lawsuit filed against Central Hudson that alleges deceptive billing practices by the utility.

The New York Farm Bureau has released its annual list of state legislative priorities.

A jury on Wednesday found Rensselaer County Executive Steve McLaughlin not guilty of two felony charges related to the use of campaign money while the Republican was in the state Assembly.

With third baseman Scott Rolen’s election this week, the class is set for July’s induction at the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum in Cooperstown.

WAMC's Alan Chartock shares his thoughts on documents with classified markings discovered in former Vice President Mike Pence’s Indiana home last week, according to his attorney. It's just the latest in a string of recoveries of sensitive information from the homes of current and former top U.S. officials.