For @wamcradio.bsky.social: In MA, the latest influenza numbers show the state could soon surpass last flu season's record hospitalization rate. Health experts say the situation's likely to get worse before it gets better – and that there’s still time to get a flu shot. www.wamc.org/news/2026-01...

I wrapped up 2025 in Valley politics with @jpaleolo.bsky.social on @wamcradio.bsky.social earlier this week. #Mapoli #spfldpoli www.wamc.org/news/2025-12...

🔊 Listen to @nypirg.bsky.social Senior Policy Advisor @blairhorner.bsky.social on @wamcradio.bsky.social: Lots of planning, too little action "Following New York's plans to address both the climate and trash crises should be at the top of the agenda." 🌍♻️ www.wamc.org/commentary-o...

LISTEN: Our editor-in-chief Matt Szafranski spoke with @wamcradio.bsky.social's @jpaleolo.bsky.social about the big political stories of 2025 in the Valley. www.wamc.org/news/2025-12...

I really enjoyed taking part in this lively discussion on the state of the media in Upstate America (and beyond) hosted by @wamcradio.bsky.social — check it out!

🔊 Liisten to @blairhorner.bsky.social on @wamcradio.bsky.social: Raising revenues while saving lives "New York policy fails in a key area of the fight to combat nicotine addiction: tax policy. And it is this area that budget makers may be looking at." 🚭💰 www.wamc.org/commentary-o...

For @wamcradio.bsky.social, a local Albany look into a nationwide effort to push Avelo out of airports for their cooperation with ICE www.wamc.org/news/2025-12...

New York State introduces Gold Star family license plates

For @wamcradio.bsky.social : I'm in Chester, Mass. this morning where, after a month of planning, moving and going back to the drawing board, crews are getting ready to move the latest addition to the Chester Railway Station & Museum through the narrowest tunnel you ever did see

Saratoga Springs City Council fails to release participatory budgeting funding

Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik drops out of race for NY governor

Disabilities Beat: Continued CDPAP controversy as consumers demand Governor ‘listen to us’

Troy-based nonprofit says it plans to sue over City Hall relocation

'This is firefighting history': Greenwich residents work to turn century old fire station into museum

For @wamcradio.bsky.social : I'm at another city council meeting! But not in Springfield. I'm in Northampton where a number of residents are saying their goodbyes to departing city councilors, including VFW Post 8006, which just presented honors to Ward 6's Marianne LaBarge

Nicole, a member of our SVP, spoke with @wamcradio.bsky.social about the impact of financial abuse. @governor.ny.gov, signing S1353A is a vital step to help survivors rebuild. wamc.org/2025-12-17/advocates-and-lawmakers-urge-governor-hochul-to-sign-bill-protecting-abuse-survivors-from-coerced-debt

Advocacy groups discuss impacts of One Big Beautiful Bill Act on Vermonters

A DIY Schenectady skatepark could receive city support through state funding

Theater seat removal sparks debate as Troy works to relocate City Hall

Reported on a bill that will protect abuse victims from coerced debt liability for @wamcradio.bsky.social Read more here: www.wamc.org/2025-12-17/a...

"There's only so much capacity that private foundations and nonprofits, you know, they can't plug the full gap of a cut in federal support. So in the long term, I don't know what that landscape is going to look like." - Johanna Batman, Exec. Dir., Shaker Heritage Society #NEH @wamcradio.bsky.social

Enter to win a cozy WAMC Year-End Gift Bundle! Share what you love about the holidays in the comments to enter. Winner announced Monday, Dec. 22. Enter on Facebook, Instagram, X & Bluesky for more chances! Support public radio: bit.ly/4pKnGbr

BREAKING: in a commentary article for the @timesunion.com NY Gov. Kathy Hochul announced she will be signing the Medical Aid in Dying Bill. Read more about the bill and hear reactions from a supporter here @wamcradio.bsky.social www.wamc.org/news/2025-12...

Months after NEH and IMLS cuts, I checked in with local nonprofits to see how they're faring for @wamcradio.bsky.social www.wamc.org/news/2025-12...

While enrollment down in New York public schools, study shows gains in homeschooling, charter schools

New York launches lawsuit against UPS over alleged seasonal worker 'wage theft'

Fort Ticonderoga brings the story of Henry Knox to classrooms in the Northeast

Capital Region Afghan community left reeling after ICE raids

'I'm having a very hard time with hope right now:' A Berkshire Jewish leader with Australian ties reflects on a bloody Hannukah

For @wamcradio.bsky.social : i'm back at Springfield City Hall! It's the last council meeting of the year & we're likely to see an unofficial vote on next year's leadership. Councilor at Large Tracye Whitfield seems primed to be prez and Councilor at Large Jose Delgado's likely to get VP role

your @wamcradio.bsky.social morning producer and host matching producer and host are matching today :-)

Bishop O'Connell answers reporters' questions for the first time as new Albany Diocese leader

Mayor-elect Dorcey Applyrs to keep Brendan Cox as police chief

Pine Hills Land Authority approves sale of five Saint Rose buildings to county

For @wamcradio.bsky.social: After year of high demand for its services, Hilltown nonprofit preps for holiday giveaway www.wamc.org/news/2025-12...

Here's a #ThrowbackThursday to WAMC's June 2009 Fund Drive - a lot has changed, but our incredible listeners are still what keeps us going! Learn how you can support your public radio station: www.wamc.org/support-wamc

Governor Hochul is on a deadline as many bills come across her table and await her signature. One bill, focuses on combatting censorship in NYS school. I went to a read-in at the State capitol to learn more for @wamcradio.bsky.social www.wamc.org/news/2025-12...

On the anniversary of Robert Brooks' death this week, advocates want Gov. Hochul to sign an omnibus of reform bills before the Dec 16th deadline. for @wamcradio.bsky.social www.wamc.org/news/2025-12...

🔊 Listen to @nypirg.bsky.social's @blairhorner.bsky.social on @wamcradio.bsky.social: The health toll from gas-powered landscaping equipment "Fossil-fuel-powered landscaping equipment releases fine particulates and greenhouse gases in every county in New York..." www.wamc.org/commentary-o...

Advocates call for prison reform on anniversary of Robert Brooks' death

Education advocates urge Hochul to sign bill aimed at combating censorship in schools

A state grant can help Berkshire residents with accessibility needs make crucial home improvements

Albany advocates demand county use Saint Rose properties for the homeless

Schenectady Food Council calls for food assistance funding in state budget

Listen to UUP President Fred Kowal's latest @wamcradio.bsky.social commentary, "Peace in our time." www.wamc.org/commentary-o...

Three years after drowning death, Marceline family is supporting local students to keep their daughter's memory alive

Schenectady public officials could find themselves in court if budget is not passed soon

Hochul proposes amendments to Medical Aid in Dying Act awaiting her signature, sources say

U.S. pauses green card, citizenship applications for people from 19 countries

My piece for @wamcradio.bsky.social on inclusionary zoning rules and the much anticipated housing audit from Albany Mayor-elect Dorcey Applyrs. www.wamc.org/news/2025-12...