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On Friday afternoon, Berkshire County District Attorney Andrea Harrington hosted a press conference in her office to reveal her office’s findings of the criminal investigation into the March 25 fatal shooting of Pittsfield resident Miguel Estrella by Pittsfield Police Department officer, Nicholas Sondrini. Almost the entirety of the event was dedicated to recreating the timeline of events th...

The 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 Sondrini of the Pittsfield Police Department. The audio has been edited to improve sound...

Hey, 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 incident in great detail, since local reporting in The Berkshire Eagle and other outlets have covered the basics. Already r...

Top 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 a number of things that I have wanted to catch up on. And I know that that you probably have plenty to say about them....

Hey, Greylock Nation! This is episode 161 of the Top Left Corner, which first aired on Wednesday, July 13 2022. I’m your host, Jay Velázquez, and I do thank you for tuning in. We’re incredibly lucky to do what we love as much as we get to do it here at the Greylock Glass. Never has there been a better example than our conversation with Micah P. Hinson, a true kindred spirit of me perso...

Independence 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 Independence Day. Whatever you might be doing — maybe you’re going to a parade or grilling up some...

Hello 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 written in response to a comment left on Misty Blues’ “Freight Car”...

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Enjoy 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 to remove verbal pauses (um, ah, uh, you know, etc.) and fragmented phrases not to mak...

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 our conversations to remove verbal pauses (um, ah, uh, you know, etc.) and fragmented phrases not to make...

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 to remove verbal pauses (um, ah, uh, you know, etc.) and fragmented phrases not to make the speakers look smarter, but to make it easier for audiences who are unable to listen to the podcast and m...

Enjoy our interviews with the other Williamstown Select Board candidates, Bilal Ansari and Jane Patton . Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Listen of Google Podcasts You’re listening to the “Top Left Corner” on The Greylock Glass . 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 to remo...

Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Listen of Google Podcasts You’re listening to the “Top Left Corner” on The Greylock Glass . 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 to remove verbal pauses (um, ah, uh, you know, etc.) and fragmented phrases not to make the speakers look smarte...

Listen on Apple Podcasts Listen on Spotify Listen of Google Podcasts Hey, Greylock Nation — On this episode, we speak with Mike Pawula of the Celtic Punk band, The Tossers , playing the Flat Burger Society Tuesday, March 8 with guests Crazy and the Brains. Enjoy! (transcript below) Find Tickets Editor’s Note: At this time, we are able to provide a rough transcript of interviews. By choice, w...

We speak with Alison Case of the Store at Five Corners Stewardship Association about the search to find the right operator to reopen the historic cafe/general store. THEN we speak with State Senator Adam Hinds about legislation he is supporting to direct the remaining $2.3 billion in ARPA funds to bring equity to communities of color. Click on the headlines below to expand the tab for the transcri...

LENOX, Mass. — I may be biased, but I’m pretty firmly in favor of screen actors getting strong training in a stage setting. There’s just something about the skills they absorb that makes their performances in front of the camera more vivid. And after seeing Netflix’s crazy popular dark satire/disaster film, Don’t Look Up , those biases are justified. Oh, sure, you might say...

Welcome to today’s episode of the  Top Left Corner !  This episode Sponsored by Hancock Shaker Village, presenting: .stk-b2a4566 .stk-block-heading__text{font-family:"Alex Brush",Sans-serif !important} Hancock Holiday Nights 15 Wonder-filled Nights in December Become a patron of, and subscribe to, the show on your favorite platform! Today’s Featured Artist: Tanya Wills Quartet Do Y...

Welcome to today’s episode of the  Top Left Corner !  This episode Sponsored by Hancock Shaker Village, presenting: .stk-b2a4566 .stk-block-heading__text{font-family:"Alex Brush",Sans-serif !important} Hancock Holiday Nights 15 Wonder-filled Nights in December Become a patron of, and subscribe to, the show on your favorite platform! Today’s Featured Artist: Misty Blues 2019 Interna...

Welcome to today’s episode of the  Top Left Corner !  Listen and comment LIVE on Radio Free Berkshires Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m. Eastern. Get in touch by e-mail at  TheGoodFolks@RadioFreeBerkshires.com Become a patron of, and subscribe to, the show on your favorite platform! If you’re here for the first time, the Top Left Corner is a locally focused daily live int...

Welcome to today’s episode of the  Top Left Corner !  Listen and comment LIVE on Radio Free Berkshires Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m. Eastern. Get in touch by e-mail at  TheGoodFolks@RadioFreeBerkshires.com Become a patron of, and subscribe to, the show on your favorite platform! If you’re here for the first time, the Top Left Corner is a locally focused daily live int...

Monday, December 6, 2021 Welcome to today’s episode of the  Top Left Corner !  Listen and comment LIVE on Radio Free Berkshires Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m. Eastern. Get in touch by e-mail at  TheGoodFolks@RadioFreeBerkshires.com Become a patron of, and subscribe to, the show on your favorite platform! If you’re here for the first time, the Top Left Corner is a local...

Welcome to today’s episode of the  Top Left Corner !  Listen and comment LIVE on Radio Free Berkshires Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m. Eastern. Get in touch by e-mail at  TheGoodFolks@RadioFreeBerkshires.com Become a patron of, and subscribe to, the show on your favorite platform! If you’re here for the first time, the Top Left Corner is a locally focused daily live int...

Welcome to today’s episode of the  Top Left Corner !  Listen and comment LIVE on Radio Free Berkshires Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m. Eastern. Get in touch by e-mail at  TheGoodFolks@RadioFreeBerkshires.com Become a patron of, and subscribe to, the show on your favorite platform! If you’re here for the first time, the Top Left Corner is a locally focused daily live int...

Wednesday, December 1, 2021 Welcome to today’s episode of the  Top Left Corner !  Listen and comment LIVE Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m. Eastern. Get in touch by e-mail at  TheGoodFolks@RadioFreeBerkshires.com Become a patron of, and subscribe to, the show on your favorite platform! If you’re here for the first time, the Top Left Corner is a locally focused daily live...

Tuesday, November 30, 2021 Welcome to today’s episode of the  Top Left Corner !  Listen and comment LIVE Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m. Eastern, on  Radio Free Berkshires Get in touch by e-mail at  TheGoodFolks@RadioFreeBerkshires.com Become a patron of, and subscribe to, the show on your favorite platform! If you’re here for the first time, the Top Left Corner is...