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WAMC Gives Back During October Fund Drive

Tue, 05 Oct 2021 10:50:18 -0400

WAMC/Northeast Public Radio successfully completed its Fall Fund Drive on October 4th, raising $1,000,000 to support the station's award-winning news and cultural programming. At the same time, the station mobilized listeners to help provide food...

WAMC Helps Families In Need And The Environment

Fri, 28 May 2021 16:50:27 -0400

WAMC/Northeast Public Radio's Spring Fund Drive mobilized listeners to help families in need and lower our collective carbon footprint.

WAMC Wins Three Excellence In Broadcasting Honors From NYS Broadcasters Association

Mon, 10 May 2021 16:32:04 -0400

WAMC is proud to announce that it has won three Excellence in Broadcasting Awards from the New York State Broadcasters Association.

WAMC Wins Regional Murrow Award For Best Podcast

Thu, 06 May 2021 11:48:53 -0400

WAMC is proud to announce that it has won a Regional Edward R. Murrow Award for Best Podcast.

WAMC Helps Those In Need During Record-Breaking Fund Drive

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 10:29:36 -0500

In record-breaking time, WAMC/Northeast Public Radio's February Fund Drive mobilized listeners to help provide a one-night stay for homeless individuals in an emergency shelter.

WAMC Helps Community In Record - Breaking Fund Drive

Wed, 13 May 2020 11:27:04 -0400

In record-breaking time, WAMC/Northeast Public Radio reached its $1 million goal as the Locked Box replaced a traditional June Fund Drive due to the COVID-19 pandemic. WAMC reached the goal while spotlighting the work of various community organiza...

WAMC Helps People In Need During Record Breaking Fund Drive

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 11:55:19 -0500

In record-breaking time, WAMC/Northeast Public Radio's February Fund Drive mobilized listeners to help provide diapers to low income families as well as a one night stay for homeless individuals in an emergency shelter.

WAMC Helps People In Need And Prevents Pollution in One Day Drive

Tue, 22 Oct 2019 11:05:58 -0400

ALBANY, N.Y. (10/22/2019) WAMC/Northeast Public Radio's October Fund Drive mobilized listeners to help provide meals to families in need and also help aid in the reduction of carbon pollution.

WAMC Helps The Community In Three-Day Drive

Thu, 06 Jun 2019 06:01:32 -0400

WAMC has completed another Fund Drive, raising $1million in just three days and a Locked Box.

WAMC HELPS PEOPLE IN NEED AND REDUCES CARBON FOOTPRINT

Mon, 11 Feb 2019 19:23:35 -0500

WAMC Northeast Public Radio's February Fund Drive mobilized listeners to help provide shelter to the homeless, diapers to children and aid in the reduction of carbon pollution.

WAMC Helps People In Need And Prevents Pollution

Wed, 17 Oct 2018 15:42:07 -0400

WAMC/Northeast Public Radio's October Fund Drive raised $1 million to help the community and kept WAMC on the air. This $1 million drive ended on 10/17/18 with a grand total of $1,001,234.

WAMC, BTG To Host Live Berkshire County District Attorney Debate

Mon, 13 Aug 2018 12:04:51 -0400

WAMC/Northeast Public Radio and Berkshire Theatre Group will host a live debate among the Democratic candidates for Berkshire County District Attorney on August 28 from 1-2 p.m. at The Fitzpatrick Main Stage in Stockbridge, Mass.

WAMC Helps People In Need And raises $1 Million

Wed, 06 Jun 2018 14:49:42 -0400

WAMC/Northeast Public Radio's June Fund Drive raised $1 million to help the community and ensure that WAMC will stay on the air. This $1 million drive ended at 12:29 p.m. with a grand total of $1,001,410.

STATE MUSEUM ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF "A NEW YORK MINUTE IN HISTORY" PODCAST WITH WAMC, ARCHIVIST MEDIA

Thu, 17 May 2018 14:29:22 -0400

The New York State Museum, WAMC/Northeast Public Radio and Archivist Media are excited to announce the launch of a new podcast, "A New York Minute In History," which explores the story of New York State and the unique tales of New Yorkers. The pod...

WAMC To Host NY-19 Democratic Candidates Debate

Wed, 25 Apr 2018 13:01:33 -0400

WAMC/Northeast Public Radio will host a live debate among the Democratic candidates for New York's 19th Congressional district seat held by Republican John Faso on May 31 from 1-2:30 p.m. at The Linda in Albany. The primary and general election in...

WAMC Helps People In Need And Raises $2 Million In February Fund Drive

Tue, 06 Feb 2018 14:35:36 -0500

WAMC/Northeast Public Radio's February Fund Drive was a momentous effort that resulted in raising $2 million to ensure that WAMC will stay on the air. This one-time $2 million drive ended at 10:59 a.m. on Feb. 6, 2018 and helped purchase the tower...

WAMC's Fund Drive Exceeds All Expectations

Tue, 17 Oct 2017 11:45:45 -0400

In one day and a morning, WAMC/Northeast Public Radio once again successfully concluded its $1 million fund drive, after having raised the first $500,000 in advance of the on-air portion of the drive. The on-air drive ended at 9:20 a.m. Tuesday wi...

Special Event: Local Legend And Lore With Listen With The Lights On Podcast

Tue, 03 Oct 2017 09:14:20 -0400

WAMC's hit original podcast, Listen With The Lights On, is hosting an hour-long live podcast event at the Olde English Pub in Albany, New York, on Wednesday October 11th at 6 PM. Join the hosts of the show, Jessica Bloustein Marshall and Patrick G...

WAMC's The Book Show Celebrates New Guests, New Theme

Thu, 14 Sep 2017 16:49:07 -0400

WAMC/Northeast Public Radio is excited to announce a new season of guests and a re-brand of its popular syndicated program The Book Show. The change includes a new logo and new theme music.

WAMC Community Helps Hurricane Harvey Victims

Tue, 29 Aug 2017 16:27:02 -0400

On Wednesday, August 30, WAMC/Northeast Public Radio will hold a one-day Fund Drive from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. to raise money for the American Red Cross relief efforts in Texas and across the Gulf Coast.

WAMC, WNYT To Host Live Debate With Albany Democratic Mayoral Candidates Aug. 17

Wed, 26 Jul 2017 17:01:58 -0400

WAMC/Northeast Public Radio and WNYT NewsChannel 13 will host a live debate among the Democratic candidates for mayor of Albany - Mayor Kathy Sheehan, Common Council President Carolyn McLaughlin, and Common Councilor Frank Commisso Jr. - on August...

WAMC HELPS THOSE IN NEED AND THE ENVIRONMENT IN 19-HOUR FUND DRIVE

Tue, 06 Jun 2017 14:16:46 -0400

WAMC HELPS THOSE IN NEED AND THE ENVIRONMENT IN 19-HOUR FUND DRIVE

WAMC HELPS THE ENVIRONMENT AND PEOPLE IN NEED

Mon, 06 Feb 2017 19:49:57 -0500

WAMC Northeast Public Radio's February Fund Drive mobilized listeners to aid in the reduction of carbon pollution, help provide shelter to the homeless and diapers to children.

WAMC Joins #GivingTuesday Initiative

Wed, 23 Nov 2016 14:03:59 -0500

This November 29, WAMC Northeast public Radio has joined #GivingTuesday, a global day of giving that harnesses the collective power of individuals, communities and organizations to encourage philanthropy and to celebrate generosity worldwide. #Giv...

WAMC HELPS TO FEED FAMILIES ACROSS THE LISTENING AREA

Thu, 20 Oct 2016 13:04:53 -0400

WAMC Northeast Public Radio's October Fund Drive mobilized listeners to help the people who live and work in our communities. We raised awareness about the issues that families in our neighborhoods deal with each day, and raised $1 million to keep...