Nirvani Williams

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@N0VlTIATE it’s literally the powerpuff girls

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“I’m a Brat. I'm a Brat fan, my friends know that. So I think just seeing that was really funny."

We check in @UMassAmherst students about all those @KamalaHarris memes — and the VP embracing @charli_xcx's endorsement. https://t.co/3IVW5fdGQQ

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incredibly grateful to have won my first PMJA award for this story: https://t.co/WlIpWgHWdS

the law was passed a year ago now
I could not have achieved this without detailed editing and support from @samhudzik & @Lizro27

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After months of waiting, Haitian migrants in Greenfield start getting work authorizations, UMass jobs. @nirv4ni
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Western Massachusetts residents will have to travel north on Monday to witness eclipse "totality" first-hand, but there are still plenty of opportunities nearby to see the moon block as much as 95% of the sun. https://t.co/72ter4Kglk

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Fighting the ‘forever’ problem: How Westfield is coping with PFAS contamination. There’s mounting evidence firefighting foam containing PFAS used at Barnes Air Base years ago polluted city water. Now, health concerns, lawsuits and a cleanup remain.

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@Lei_Takanashi oh lord

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In a landmark split ruling, Massachusetts' highest court declared it unconstitutional for judges to sentence anyone under the age of 21 to life in prison without the possibility of parole. The latest from @wburdebbecker: https://t.co/RFx6L8iWdb

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Some 5th graders at Milton Bradley elementary school put their comp sci skills to the test. They brought to life mythological creatures they learned about in class by using block coding to make their designs move. Check out the full story during Friday’s Morning Edition on NEPM!

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Her eviction is delayed, but Kate Irwin is still trying to buy her Springfield home back. “I tripped. I fell. I admit that. Everybody messes up,” she said. “But I’m saying, I can do it now. ... Can I just please have a chance?” @SpringfieldNOL
https://t.co/KY8px3qJ8U

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'I don't know who is stopping this' Advocates of clergy sexual abuse survivors urge @MassAGO to issue report on 2021 investigation of Massachusetts dioceses https://t.co/rKISeKfnyP @SachaPfeiffer @MikeRezendes @davidgclohessy @skipshea2 @SNAPNetwork @Bishop_Tracker @PostBaron

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@KikiSideris Kiki I’m ur biggest fan ily ❤️

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Federal protections were extended in February allowing Haitian migrants to stay in the U.S. without fear of deportation and also get work permits. But some resettling in Agawam, Massachusetts are still waiting. ✍🏽 @nepublicmedia & @Report4America https://t.co/TAXAdkGApH

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Big News 🚨

Immigrant Doctors in Queens Successfully Win A New Contract After Vowing to Walk off the Job for the First Time in 33 Years.

A Stike Still Looms at another Queens Hospital

My latest for @Documentedny/ @Report4America

https://t.co/hHGL5Kfm1T

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I’m so happy I got to contribute to @JillKNEPM’s incredible story on how music lessons help incarcerated folk while facing jail time with a quick video of a guitar class at the Franklin County Jail in Greenfield, MA. Check it out below!

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In a county jail in western #Massachusetts, officials are encouraging #music lessons. Incarcerated men and women are finding the payoff is evident while locked up, and — research shows — also after they're released.
https://t.co/5ZP9jvJfYs

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Sam said it all!!! It was such a blast hosting @nepublicmedia @npratc with the support of our amazing team ❤️

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@samhudzik @nepublicmedia @npratc @BetsyCortis @neprkari @Lizro27 AAWW SAM!!!!!! Not to mention our stellar news director giving me time to train!!

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Holyoke Police Dept. Captain Manuel Reyes has been placed on paid administrative leave amidst sexual harassments allegations. #HolyokeMa
Investigative reporter @dustyc123 shares more details with NEPM's Kari Njiiri.

https://t.co/A5cT9dWJMl

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Political and civil unrest continues to disrupt life in Haiti. Many in the country lack access to adequate health care, but an @ElmsCollege program is seeking to train more nurse educators in the country. My latest for @nepublicmedia & @Report4America https://t.co/w22X8CXlEk

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Grateful to my plumber Frank for letting me record his (often funny) musings on living, dying… and corned beef hash. My story on @nepublicmedia. https://t.co/P5bav7YdoG