WAMC's David Guistina in conversation with Mike Goodwin, News Editor at The Times Union, about a sour relationship between the Troy city mayor and its new city council.

Increasing clouds with scattered snow showers today. Highs in the upper teens.

Ladakh is the largest union territory and also the highest plateau in India with most of it being over 10,000 feet in elevation. It is one of the least populated parts of the country, but it is having a real problem with dogs – feral dogs that is. Estimates are that at least 25,000 dogs roam freely around Ladakh.

Thousands of model train enthusiasts once again made the pilgrimage to West Springfield for the “Railroad Hobby Show” put on by the Amherst Railway Society.

Mounds of snow line the streets, and Albany Mayor Dorcey Applyrs has declared a snow emergency will take effect Tuesday night. The delayed announcement comes after other local municipalities installed states of emergencies over the weekend.

Meteorologist Garett Argianas provides the regional evening weather summary for January 26th, 2026.

As with most of the WAMC listening area, Western Massachusetts is digging out from this weekend’s snow storm. As WAMC reports, the commonwealth’s westernmost county is hard at work beating back heavy accumulation- from its largest community to its smallest.

The Best of Our Knowledge explores topics on learning, education, and research.The culture and traditions of Ancient Egypt have long captivated history students. But one part its history may have been swept under the rug.On today’s program, we’ll explore opium use in Ancient Egypt, and how the drug was used by people of all classes, including the pharaohs.

We welcome Dr. Soon Park, surgical director of cardiovascular services at Albany Medical Center. Sarah LaDuke hosts.

When Azra Haqqie joined the Times Union in 1991, she was the only Muslim staff member. After retiring in 2024, Haqqie left a legacy of 30 years spent spotlighting Muslim and other marginalized voices in the Capital Region.

New York state lawmakers have announced legislation targeting the New York State Office of Court Administration’s power over municipal budgets.