
Samantha Simmons
Weekend Edition host/Reporter-
PFAS chemicals, including Perfluorooctanoic Acid or PFOA, Perfluoroheptanoic acid (PFHpA), Perfluorohexanoic acid (PFHxA) were discovered in the town’s water system in 2016, shortly after the discovery of similar chemicals in Hoosick Falls.
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Grey performed at WAMC’s studios ahead of the release and spoke to WAMC’s Samantha Simmons about the journey.
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An argument between strangers last July led to one man dead and another destined for decades behind bars. In Albany County Criminal Court Thursday, the judge said the victim’s family may never find closure.
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Protesters rallied outside of the Nexstar WTEN Channel 10 studios in Albany Wednesday night.
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For those with severe vascular disease, treatments are limited. But a pioneer procedure is serving as a new “last resort” for those with the disease. WAMC’s Samantha Simmons spoke with some of the surgeons performing the operation that essentially turns veins into arteries as well as a recipient of the treatment.
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Earlier this week, a new art mural was unveiled in the City of Troy.
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced it is moving forward with a plan to scrap limits on several PFAS chemicals in drinking water.
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Troy’s City Councilors are in a tiff over proposed legislation that allows councilors to participate virtually in case of an emergency.
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Following the removal of several late-night TV hosts who made controversial comments, Democratic Senators say they are working to protect free speech.
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A new 200,000-square-foot State Office of General Services’ warehouse in Green Island was unveiled Wednesday.