WAMC, Northeast Public Radio

WAMC is a public radio network based in Albany, New York. It operates 12 broadcast radio stations and 16 relay stations that help transmit its programming. Among these is WAMC (AM) 1400, an AM station located in Albany. The official name of the organization is simply "WAMC," but it is also referred to as "WAMC Public Radio" or "WAMC/Northeast Public Radio Network." Additionally, WAMC manages The Linda/WAMC Performing Arts Studio, which serves as a venue for performances and is situated close to its Central Avenue studios. WAMC is a member of NPR and is affiliated with Public Radio International and American Public Media. As a non-commercial broadcaster, it is recognized as a charitable and educational organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code (26 U.S.C. §501(c)(3)). For the fiscal year 2010, WAMC reported total annual revenues of $6.36 million.

Local

English

Radio

Outlet metrics

Domain Authority

Ranking

Global

#237961

United States

#53038

Arts and Entertainment/Music

#616

Traffic sources

Monthly visitors

Articles

Pride in the Valley: Multiple pride parades, celebrations step off in western Mass. Saturday

10 hours ago | wamc.org | James Paleologopoulos

Pride Month is in full-swing in the Pioneer Valley, with multiple parades this weekend. Rain might be in the forecast, but thousands are still expected to attend Pride events Saturday in Springfield, Greenfield and Pittsfield and beyond. The 4th Annual Springfield Pride Parade will kick off at noon at STCC. At a preview event in April, founder Taurean Bethea says this year's parade and block party comes at a time when vulnerable communities find themselves a target of multiple federal actions.
Western Mass. authorities warn of cryptocurrency scam costing residents thousands

13 hours ago | wamc.org | James Paleologopoulos

Law enforcement in western Massachusetts say they’re seeing a rise in crypto-related scams – with one in particular costing victims thousands of dollars. If you’ve been in a convenience or grocery store as of late, chances are you’ve encountered a crypto-centric ATM.
Springfield, Mass. looks to ban unregulated ‘gas station weed’ with ordinance

1 day ago | wamc.org | James Paleologopoulos

Citing health risks, easy access for youth and a lack of regulation, officials in Springfield, Massachusetts are moving to ban what some call "gas station weed."“Gas station weed,” “synthetic cannabis” or even “Synthetically Derived Cannabinoid Products” – whatever you call it, officials in Springfield want it off store shelves. That’s the goal of a new ordinance Mayor Domenic Sarno and other city leaders are aiming to put before the city council.
Biomass permit saga in Springfield, Mass. enters new phase as council appeals May ruling

2 days ago | wamc.org | James Paleologopoulos

A court decision means permits for a wood-burning power plant in Springfield, Massachusetts are still good — even over a decade after being issued. The city council is appealing, continuing a fight that's concerned residents of one of the most asthmatic communities in the country. It’s been 17 years since the city of Springfield first issued a special permit to Palmer Renewable Energy, which had been looking to build a wood-burning biomass plant off Page Boulevard in East Springfield.
Biomass permit saga in Springfield, Mass. enters new phase as council appeals court ruling

2 days ago | wamc.org | James Paleologopoulos

A court decision means permits for a wood-burning power plant in Springfield, Massachusetts are still good — even over a decade after being issued. The city council is appealing, continuing a fight that's concerned residents of one of the most asthmatic communities in the country. It’s been 17 years since the city of Springfield first issued a special permit to Palmer Renewable Energy, which had been looking to build a wood-burning biomass plant off Page Boulevard in East Springfield.
Morning weather with Paul Caiano 6/4/25

2 days ago | wamc.org | David Guistina |Paul Caiano

Sunny today. Highs in the mid to upper 80s. Mostly clear tonight. Lows in the mid 60s. A mix of sun and clouds with a scattered shower or thunderstorm tomorrow. Highs in the mid to upper 80s.
$66M budget approved at Belchertown town meeting, including school funding to avoid steep cuts

3 days ago | wamc.org | James Paleologopoulos

Voters in Belchertown, Massachusetts, packed the local high school over the weekend for the annual town meeting. On the agenda was a budget that would stave off drastic cuts at the school district. Months of speaking at meetings, canvassing the town and advocating on social media paid off for school-funding advocates Saturday as residents approved raising and appropriating $34.8 million for the school department.
Judge orders dismissal of misconduct charge filed against former Saratoga Springs Public Works Commissioner

3 days ago | wamc.org | Aaron Shellow-Lavine

A Saratoga Springs city court judge has ordered an official misconduct charge filed against former Public Works Commissioner Jason Golub be dismissed. In his order issued on Monday, Judge Jeffrey Wait says the misdemeanor allegations and evidence do not support the charge filed by the city against the former Democratic city council member. Golub was accused of using city workers to help clear a drain at his home in December 2023.
Congressional Corner with New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand

3 days ago | wamc.org | Ian Pickus

New York U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand speaks with WAMC's Ian Pickus on the "Congressional Corner" June 3.
Bard College preparing for relocation of Simon's Rock campus

3 days ago | wamc.org | Jesse King

Bard College at Simon’s Rock, which allows high school students to start college as early as 10th grade, announced last year that it would be moving to a recently-acquired facility next to the main Bard campus in Fall 2025. Bard Academy, its pre-college program for eighth and ninth graders, will also be moving to Annandale-on-Hudson. For Physics Professor Michael Bergman, it’s a move that comes with mixed emotions. He is one of a handful of faculty members to get a job on the new campus.