WAMC Northeast Public Radio

06/06/2026

Views from WAMQ 105.1 FM, Great Barrington, MA

Chief Engineer Jessica O’Rourke visited the WAMQ 105.1 FM transmitter site at Catamount Ski Resort to get the air conditioning up and running for the summer season.

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06/06/2026

State lawmakers are wrapping up this year’s session, squeezing in major legislation before they leave Albany despite the late budget.

New York Public News Network reporters Jimmy Vielkind and Samuel King talk about the latest developments at the State Capitol in Albany.

06/05/2026

Thank you to everyone who pledged, tuned in, and volunteered during our June Fund Drive this week. We’re taking a break for the weekend and will be back Monday at 6 a.m. to continue working toward our goal.

You can always make your pledge online at wamc.org

06/05/2026

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has cancelled an upcoming hearing in Saratoga County on a controversial PFAS processing permit at the applicant's request.

06/04/2026

That’s a wrap on Day 4 of WAMC’s June Fund Drive!

Thank you to our incredible volunteers, hardworking staff, and everyone who has donated. Your generosity helps keep WAMC strong and serving communities across our region.

We’re also grateful for today’s community partnership with The Food Pantries of the Capital Region and their important work fighting food insecurity in our community.

We’ll be back tomorrow at 6 a.m. Thank you for being part of WAMC!

You can help us meet our June fundraising goal by going to wamc.org to make a pledge today.

06/04/2026

🎙️ NYAOT Executive Director Chris Koetzle recently joined WAMC Northeast Public Radio's The Capitol Connection to discuss some of the most pressing issues facing New York's towns.

Listen to the full interview here: https://www.wamc.org/show/the-capitol-connection/2026-06-04/the-capitol-connection-chris-koetzle-executive-director-of-the-new-york-association-of-towns

The conversation covered the growing impact of unfunded mandates, the importance of protecting home rule, ongoing infrastructure needs, and other challenges local governments are navigating across the state.

Thank you to WAMC and David Guistina for the opportunity to highlight the priorities and concerns of New York's towns.

(Airs 06/04/26 @ 3 p.m.) WAMC’s David Guistina in conversation with Chris Koetzle, Executive Director of the New York Association of Towns, about the need for more funding to cover unfunded mandates, home rule, infrastructure needs, and much more.

06/04/2026

Last week, at the foot of a staircase at the state Capitol, a group of Hudson Valley utility customers joined a rally for a publicly owned power company. Flanked by progressive state senators and assembly members, they shouted, "People power now! People power now!"

The proposed Hudson Valley Power Authority would seize control of Central Hudson Gas and Electric.

06/04/2026

As the New York State Legislature reaches the end of its session, Epstein survivors are among those calling for enhanced protections for children who are 15 to 17 years old from sexual exploitation. Sharlene Rochard, who says the bill will close a loophole to match federal law, spoke to WAMC's Maryam Ahmad.

As the New York State Legislature reaches the end of its session, Epstein survivors are among those calling for enhanced protections for children who are 15 to 17 years old from sexual exploitation.

06/03/2026

Residents and advocates line the sidewalk Tuesday outside Albany’s Department of Planning and Development. They cheer passing cars that honk in support of their cause: protesting proposals to build a data center in the city’s South End.

As opposition to plans for a data center in Albany grows, local and state officials are looking to pass regulations.