Samantha Simmons
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Troy’s first female Mayor, Carmella Mantello, says her work has only just begun as she marks 100 days in office.
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On this week’s 51%, WAMC’s Sarah LaDuke sits down with singer-songwriter Dawn Landes to discuss her new record reimagining "The Liberated Woman’s Songbook" from 1971. WAMC’s Samantha Simmons also meets a couple with a decades-long story of love and friendship that finally tied the knot during the Great North American eclipse.
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The opening of a new community center was celebrated Wednesday in downtown Troy.
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A Capital Region couple who lost touch for more than 30 years used Monday’s total solar eclipse to tie the knot.
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Bag Balm has been used to soothe everything from chafed hands to irritated tattoos. Tucked away in Lyndonville, Vermont, the 125-year-old moisturizer business’ origins may surprise you.
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The City of Troy will receive more than $12.5 million in state funding to replace its lead contaminated service lines.
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On this week’s 51%, we speak with mountain athlete and fertility doula Angie Marie to learn how some women are applying the concepts behind cycle syncing to their everyday lives.
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After taking office in January, quality of life is a main focus for Troy Mayor Carmella Mantello. WAMC tagged along with the mayor and city crews to see what all the hype is about.
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April is Autism Acceptance Month. WAMC has the story of one local 16-year-old and his family.
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With the Supreme Court debating the future of abortion medication, New York Congressman Paul Tonko gathered local medical professionals and advocates for protecting reproductive health care at a roundtable discussion Tuesday.