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Leon Botstein steps down as president of Bard College " but what does that'actually mean?
1+ hour, 52+ min ago (1224+ words) On the last evening of Leon Botstein's tenure as president of Bard College, I spoke with someone who's worked as a driver in Bard's transportation department. I asked him if he'd ever had Botstein as a passenger. "No," he replied....
Morning weather forecast, 7/2/26
14+ min ago (64+ words) WAMC Morning weather forecast, 7/2/26 Sunny, hot and humid today. Highs in the upper 90s. Heat index values from 105-110 degrees. Warm and muggy tonight. Lows in the mid 70s. Hazy sun, hot and humid tomorrow. The outside chance of a thunderstorm. Highs in…...
Coal versus solar power
12+ hour, 39+ min ago (233+ words) Solar power has been eating away at coal's dominance in generating electricity for quite a while. While coal power is still the largest single source of electricity across the globe, most new generation capacity is coming from solar and wind....
UAlbany weather experts ask New Yorkers to heed heat warnings
16+ hour, 39+ min ago (146+ words) As large swaths of the country prepare for sweltering temperatures, weather experts at University at Albany say New York residents should take warnings seriously. High heat and humidity will create "feels like" temperatures as high as 110 degrees in many parts…...
Albany activists petition for ranked-choice voting in city elections
16+ hour, 41+ min ago (450+ words) Electoral reform is one step closer to reality in the city of Albany. Ranked Choice Voting Albany (RCV Albany) advocates submitted a petition Wednesday at City Hall, calling for a referendum to implement ranked-choice voting in city elections to be…...
Advocate: NY mental health, substance use care providers often not paid on time
15+ hour, 14+ min ago (121+ words) WAMC Advocate: NY mental health, substance use care providers often not paid on time New York nonprofit organizations that contract with the state to provide mental health and substance use care are often operating at a deficit. Many spend more…...
Ballot question or not, Western Mass. advocates continue rent control push
18+ hour, 16+ min ago (713+ words) After'months collecting signatures, mobilizing'and rallying, supporters of a rent control ballot question in Massachusetts suffered a decisive blow. Last week, the state's highest court ruled the question can't move forward due to language regarding religious exemptions. As the sun beat…...
Home Improvement with Darren Tracy 7/1/26
23+ hour, 52+ min ago (142+ words) Darren Tracy returns to Studio A to answer questions and offer advice about home maintenance and repair. Ray Graf hosts. 800-348-2551 is the number to call. Email: Vox Pop@WAMC. org Darren Tracy is a licensed professional engineer and master plumber....
Massachusetts lawmakers: age of consent loophole closure just around corner
19+ hour, 18+ min ago (346+ words) When former students of Miss Hall's School came forward in the spring of 2024 with allegations that then-teacher Matthew Rutledge had sexually assaulted them, they were shocked by the reaction of local law enforcement. Survivor Melissa Fares, the first graduate of…...
KITH Treats x MALK Summer Indulgence
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (300+ words) An ode to beach days, tropical fruits, waves, and cold drinks that evoke summer vacations and sunny days, reimagined through a special partnership with MALK Organics. Kith Treats and MALK introduce two limited edition MALKshakes inspired by classic summer refreshments:…...