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A final look at New York's high profile races on Election Day with Times Union's Jimmy Vielkind
For a final look at some of the most high profile races in New York on this Election Day, Jimmy Vielkind, deputy managing editor of the Times Union's Capital Bureau, joined WAMC's Sam Dingman and Molly Anderson on Northeast Notebook.
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Breaking down the race for NY-17
Control of both chambers of Congress is on the line as Americans head to the polls today. Among the key House races in the headlines is New York's 17th congressional district in the Lower Hudson Valley.
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A Vermont ballot breakdown with WAMC's Pat Bradley
In Vermont, voters are electing the entire legislature and the five constitutional offices, including governor and lieutenant governor. There are also two state constitutional amendments on the ballot. WAMC Northeast Notebook Producer Molly Anderson spoke with WAMC’s North…
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Acting Bard President Jonathan Becker on tumultuous month at the college, what's next
In the midst of this fraught moment in Bard's history, WAMC's Sam Dingman sat down with Acting President Becker.
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New York set to be central to election night after heated cycle
Election Day voting is in full swing across the country and plenty of eyes will be on New York. From a contentious governor's race to a Hudson Valley congressional district that could determine the balance of power in Congress, the state's elections are filled with intrigue.…
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NY-21 race expected to be tight after years of Republican control
The race for New York's 21st Congressional District in the state's North Country has tightened this cycle, threatening to flip the long Republican-held seat blue. WAMC Southern Adirondack Bureau Chief Aaron Shellow-Lavine joined Ray Graf on Midday Magazine to break down the race…
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Officials ring in ‘Baystate Mercy Hospital’ in Springfield after months-long acquisition
After months of planning and getting a greenlight from state regulators, Springfield’s “Mercy Medical Center” is now “Baystate Mercy Hospital.”
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Westchester County working to address voting machine issues
The Westchester County Board of Elections says issues with voting machines accepting paper ballots at polling sites throughout the county resulted from a barcode error.
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North Country child first New Yorker to die after contracting measles in more than 30 years
A child from Lewis County has died after contracting measles. It's the first measles-related death in New York State in more than 30 years.
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Three-way race in Massachusetts 3rd Hampden House district comes to a head
Today, voters in western Hampden County and several Hilltowns will pick one of three candidates vying for the 3rd Hampden House seat in Massachusetts. As WAMC reports, the contest has been a slugfest at times.
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In 2nd Hampden district race, Incumbent Democrat Ashe faces challenge from Monson Republican Warren
In the lower Pioneer Valley, voters in the state’s 2nd Hampden district will choose between an incumbent Democrat who is closing in on almost two decades of service – and a Republican challenger with roots in the more rural side of the district.
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4th Hampden Republican Kelly Pease once again faces Democratic challenger in Colby Hoffman
In Westfield and Southampton, Massachusetts, a Democratic candidate is once again trying to unseat Republican State Representative Kelly Pease.
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Mass. 5th Hampden House race features incumbent Democrat fending off Holyoke newcomer
In Holyoke, Massachusetts - and part of Chicopee - an incumbent House Democrat is seeking a fourth term. Voters will pick between her and an independent candidate with a background in education.
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Vying to represent rural 1st Franklin House district, Wondolowski and Lavallee make their case
In one of, if not the most rural Massachusetts House districts in the state, the president of Greenfield’s city council is running against the Whately town clerk to represent the 1st Franklin area.
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Schenectady fails to pass 15% tax hike after 11th-hour negotiations
The Schenectady City Council's vote to override the New York State tax cap and raise property tax rates by 15% failed after three council members refused to back a tax hike above 13%.
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Morning Headlines with Mike Goodwin, News Editor at The Times Union, 11/3/26
WAMC's David Guistina in conversation with Mike Goodwin, News Editor at The Times Union, about what's on the ballot this election day.
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Conley focused on reining in ICE, data centers, cost of living if elected to Congress
Control of both chambers of Congress is on the line as Americans head to the polls on Tuesday. Among the key House races in the headlines is New York's 17th Congressional District in the lower Hudson Valley.
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Early voting turnout surges nearly 70% in New York
Unofficial results from the NYS Board of Elections show a 67% increase in early voting turnout compared to the 2022 midterm elections, when just under 1.2 million New Yorkers voted early and in person.
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Fire risk persists in Rensselaer County near New York-Massachusetts border
The fire risk is closing trails in the area. It comes amid dry weather conditions.
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Mass. Governor vows to enhance veterans memorial cemetery in Agawam
The governor of Massachusetts is pledging to improve one of the few, state-operated veterans cemeteries in the Commonwealth – found right in the Pioneer Valley.