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A full audience, seen from behind, faces North Adams city councilors seated in two rows on either side of Council President Ashley Shade in the wood-paneled council chambers.

“1984 was not meant to be an instruction manual”: North Adams weighs federal grant’s immigration conditions

Tall ship with sails unfurled against Boston's modern skyline on a clear day.

Boston Calls for Passage of Medicare for All Legislation

Hometown Heroes banners hang from lampposts along both sides of a Fitchburg street beside a long brick building with boarded windows. Snow remains along the sidewalks.

Hometown Hero faces to gaze down upon Williamstown

Rows of pigs confined in gestation crates inside a commercial breeding facility, illustrating concerns raised by animal welfare advocates following House passage of the 2026 Farm Bill.

Farm Bill Passes House in a Missed Opportunity to Help Animals

ICE agent seen from rear.

Help for MA survivors of violence hindered by growing ICE presence

R.I.P., Renee Nicole Good

Venezuelan statue of Simon Bolivar.

Happy New Year from Your Favorite Cassandra

Wolfprint track in snow.

The Christmas Wolves

NSA-headquarters, Fort Meade, Maryland

You’re Probably on the List

Bird's eye view of the interior of a classic noir detectives office

The Case Files of Billy Brogan

The Top Left Corner

Our general news show is concerned with Massachusetts’ northwestern-most corner, with occasional forays into southern Vermont and New York’s Hudson Valley.

TLC #168: Tara Jacobs — running for the most critical office you haven’t heard of.

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https://media.blubrry.com/cornbread_cafe/www.greylockglass.com/podcasts/topleftcorner/gg_tlc_20220822_ep168_FIN.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadHey, Greylock Nation! Welcome to Episode # 168 of the Top Left Corner here on greylockglass.com, published Monday, August 22, 2022. I’m your host, Jay Velázquez and I thank you for tuning in. We’ve spoken in the past on this show about Massachusetts’ dismal ranking in the area of…

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Top Left Corner #166: NTRVW x2 “The Mane Event” — microfestival & Dem’ Sticks

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https://media.blubrry.com/cornbread_cafe/www.greylockglass.com/podcasts/topleftcorner/gg_tlc_20220812_ep166_FIN.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadTop Left Corner: This is the top left corner at The Greylock Glass. And this is episode number 166 of the top left corner right here on The Greylock Glass GreylockGlass.com the Berkshires mightiest independent alternative news thing. I’m your host, Jay Velázquez. And as always, I do thank…

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Top Left Corner #164: No Justice for Miguel

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https://media.blubrry.com/cornbread_cafe/www.greylockglass.com/podcasts/topleftcorner/gg_tlc_20220807_ep164_FIN.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadThe following is a recording of the proceedings of the press conference held Friday, August 5, 2:00 p.m. in the offices of Berkshire District Attorney Andrea Harrington, who released the findings of her office concerning the fatal shooting of 22 year old Pittsfield resident Miguel Estrella by Officer Nicholas…

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Top Left Corner #163: Justice for Miguel?

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https://media.blubrry.com/cornbread_cafe/www.greylockglass.com/podcasts/topleftcorner/gg_tlc_20220729_ep163_FIN.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadHey, Greylock Nation — This episode, #163, is a special edition of the Top Left Corner. It begins a short series examining the March 25 killing of Miguel Estrella by Officer Nicholas Sondrini of the Pittsfield Police Department. I’m not going to go over the known facts of the…

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Top Left Corner #162NTRVW: Berkshire D.A. Andrea Harrington on drug deaths, Roe v. Wade, more.

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https://media.blubrry.com/cornbread_cafe/www.greylockglass.com/podcasts/topleftcorner/gg_tlc_20220723_ep162_FIN.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadTop Left Corner: And with me on the line is Berkshire District Attorney Andrea Harrington. Andrea, thanks so much for coming on the Top Left Corner. It’s been too long. Andrea Harrington: It’s great to be here. Thanks for having me. Top Left Corner: So we have we have…

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Top Left Corner #160BAAMS Grand Opening

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https://media.blubrry.com/cornbread_cafe/www.greylockglass.com/podcasts/topleftcorner/gg_tlc_20220704_ep160_FIN.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadIndependence Day, 2022 Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Listen of Google Podcasts [JASON VELÁZQUEZ] And this is episode 160 of the Top Left Corner recorded Monday, July 4th, 2022. I’m your host, Jay Velázquez, welcoming you to the show, and I hope that you’re having a good…

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Top Left Corner #159 — Junteeth & Fathers Day edition

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https://media.blubrry.com/cornbread_cafe/www.greylockglass.com/podcasts/topleftcorner/gg_tlc_20221922_ep159_FIN.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadHello and thanks for tuning into the Top Left Corner! This episode was brought to you in part by Shakespeare & Company, celebrating their 45th Season. Misty Blues Single Release: The Hate (feat. Kat Riggins & Justin Johnson) Track art for “The Hate,” by Misty Blues. “The Hate” was…

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Top Left Corner #158 — NTRVW: Michael Lavery to challenge Pignatelli for State Rep.

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https://media.blubrry.com/cornbread_cafe/www.greylockglass.com/podcasts/topleftcorner/gg_tlc_20220521_ep158_FIN.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Listen of Google Podcasts Editor’s Note: The Greylock Glass pays to have rough transcripts of interviews produced. We attempt to remain as faithful as possible to the speakers’ original meaning, and apologize for any errors of transcription. That said, even the…

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Top Left Corner #157 — NTRVW: Jane Patton candidate for Williamstown Selectboard

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https://media.blubrry.com/cornbread_cafe/www.greylockglass.com/gg_tlc_20220427_ep157_FIN.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadEnjoy our interviews with the other Williamstown Select Board candidates,Bilal Ansari and Randal Fippinger. Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Listen of Google Podcasts Editor’s Note: At this time, we are able to provide a rough transcript of interviews. By choice, we edit the text of our conversations…

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Top Left Corner #156 — NTRVW: Bilal Ansari candidate for Williamstown Selectboard

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https://media.blubrry.com/cornbread_cafe/www.greylockglass.com/podcasts/topleftcorner/gg_tlc_20220422_ep156_FIN.mp3Podcast: Play in new window | Download Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Listen of Google Podcasts Enjoy our interviews with the other Williamstown Select Board candidates, Jane Patton and Randal Fippinger. Editor’s Note: At this time, we are able to provide a rough transcript of interviews. By choice, we edit the text of…

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