Samantha Simmons
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Weekend Edition Host/Reporter @WAMCRadio
Upstate New York
Joined May 2019
A random Friday off of work in December means I can spend my afternoon skating ⛸️
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Berlin's highway garage is ready to roll following infrastructure upgrades @WAMCNews
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Rensselaer County unveiled a new highway garage Thursday. Officials say supporting infrastructure keeps the county running and bringing in revenue.
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Three years after drowning death, Marceline family is supporting local students to keep their daughter's memory alive @WAMCNews
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A Lansingburgh family is keeping their daughter Danielle's memory alive with a scholarship fund.
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My photo has been meme-ified. I think I have to be happy about this
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Troy's 2026 budget gets city council's stamp of approval @WAMCNews
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The City of Troy’s 2026 budget has passed.
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Downtown Troy Business Improvement District bailed out of funding deficit @WAMCNews
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Troy’s Business Improvement District was to cease operations in the new year because of a budget deficit. But in an 11th-hour decision this week, the tourism and beautification entity was saved.
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Fans or Family? Union College Hockey fans say there's not a difference. @WAMCNews
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Last week, the Division I team took to the air for a tournament in Belfast dubbed the "Friendship Four." The teams, Union College, Miami University, Rochester Institute of Technology, and Sacred...
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Back for the final @Friendship_Four Union College vs Miami University. Stay tuned to @WAMCNews for a fun take on a game story on Monday.
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remember, everyone: uppercase PYREX - the stove is fine lowercase pyrex - that’s a shrapnel mine
heating stock in the pyrex directly on the burner bc it pisses my wife off
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New CNA training program only takes three weeks @WAMCNews
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A new program at the Wesley Community, a senior home in Saratoga Springs, is fast-tracking those looking getting to get into the health care field
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Environmental group Riverkeeper says proposed EPA changes could endanger water supplies and habitats @WAMCNews
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The Environmental Protection Agency says a newly proposed change to the federal definition of “waters of the United States” would hasten economic prosperity and give control over waterways back to...
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518 musicians to raise money for a local charity Sunday @WAMCNews
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On Sunday, dozens of musicians will get together to jam for a cause. This year’s “Musicians on a Mission” fundraiser, a full-day music event at the Capital District Irish American Association will...
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Rensselaer County Sheriff looks to install cameras in Town of Poestenkill, local Stewart's Shops @WAMCNews
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The Rensselaer County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a host for its license plate readers.
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Construction continues at Albany International Airport @WAMCNews
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As the Albany International Airport undergoes its multimillion-dollar transformation, WAMC’s Samantha Simmons took a tour with CEO Peter Stuto and has this report.
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Groups to gather tonight for Transgender Day of Remembrance @WAMCNews
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Today marks the annual remembrance of those who have died as a result of violence against transgender people.
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SNAP benefits can't be filled by nonprofits, says Regional Food Bank CEO @WAMCNews
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The pause of SNAP benefits during the federal government shutdown caused some to appreciate how crucial the food assistance is to the Capital Region.
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Troy Turkey Trot officials say they're gearing up for a bigger, better race @WAMCNews
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With just more than a week until Thanksgiving, Troy is getting ready for the 78th annual Turkey Trot.
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