A major, rail car manufacturer in Springfield, Massachusetts says a federal holdup that paused production and led to furloughs has ended.

During his weekly briefing, Vermont Gov. Phil Scott and members of his administration were quizzed about an ICE raid in South Burlington last week that led to a violent confrontation between law enforcement and protesters.

After a NYSERDA memo made public last month showed that New York’s climate law could cost New York households thousands of dollars on average, state leaders are reportedly mulling changes to the law. WAMC’s Andrew Waite spoke with Kate Courtin, the senior manager of state climate policy and strategy at the Environmental Defense Fund, beginning with what she thinks the NYSERDA memo gets wrong.

A portion of Gov. Phil Scott’s weekly briefing focused on the administration’s call for lawmakers to pass enhanced public safety measures.

Rabbi Matt Cutler of Congregation Gates of Heaven in Schenectady has since confirmed he was the subject of the threats. WAMC’s Andrew Pugliese spoke with him Wednesday.

A massive piece of western Massachusetts history is on the market. Well over a century old, what’s believed to be the largest, single-family residence in Springfield is up for sale.

Activists and locals have been protesting upcoming changes to a Holyoke, Massachusetts sober home program – some of which are causing confusion among the program’s current residents.The non-profit managing it says a revamp of the program is underway and that no one is getting booted - but some residents still fear much-needed support could be coming to an end.

The State University of New York held its 2026 research expo at the New York State Capitol this week. WAMC’s Sajina Shrestha shares what she learned about a project that assists first responders and volunteers with psychological first aid.

Villages across New York will hold elections Wednesday, though many races are uncontested.

WAMC's Andrew Waite in conversation with Maya Ahmed, Senior Editor at New York Focus, about their new guide to the 2026 New York state budget fight.

A hearing to review a proposed Howitzer testing site in the Adirondacks has been postponed for a fourth time.

In Easthampton, Massachusetts, efforts are ongoing to bring a former 19th-century town hall fully into the 21st century. The work hasn't been cheap, but with regular concerts, galleries and vendors operating there, organizers remain upbeat - especially after getting over $3 million in federal support.