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Cornell University’s Faculty Senate has voted “no confidence” in the school’s leadership over its handling of sexual assault allegations on campus. The move Friday follows a former student’s lawsuit saying she was gang raped at a fraternity house in 2024. The vote followed weeks of debate among professors over whether Cornell President Michael Kotlikoff or other administrators handled the allegations properly and whether they’ve done enough to combat campus sexual misconduct.
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Deer glut inspires hunter retention effort
Deer don’t have many natural predators left in New York. Wolves and mountain lions, animals normally at the top of the food chain, are gone. So, that leaves it up to hunters to manage deer populations. Northeast Notebook features in-depth regional reporting, bringing you the context behind what everybody’s talking about. Ten minutes a day, every weekday, ready by 5 p.m., just in time for your commute. You can subscribe to Northeast Notebook on Spotify, Apple, and YouTube.
We open our notebooks on the day after Election Day
It's the day after Election Day, where Democrats across the country made big gains to capture the House and Senate. On this episode, Northeast Notebook hosts Sam Dingman and Aaron Shellow-Lavine are joined by WAMC News Director Andrew Waite to discuss some of the region's most high-profile electoral contests. Northeast Notebook features in-depth regional reporting, bringing you the context behind what everybody’s talking about. Ten minutes a day, every weekday, ready by 5 p.m., just in time for your commute. You can subscribe to Northeast Notebook on Spotify, Apple, and YouTube.
What is motivating voters to head to the polls, and why are some staying home?
Turnout for a midterm election is typically lower than a presidential contest. But this year, there’s a lot on the line. This election is considered by poll watchers to be a referendum on President Donald Trump’s second term. And with the House and Senate in play, millions will vote. Northeast Notebook features in-depth regional reporting, bringing you the context behind what everybody’s talking about. Ten minutes a day, every weekday, ready by 5 p.m., just in time for your commute. You can subscribe to Northeast Notebook on Spotify, Apple, and YouTube.
Could trade war's impact on Canadian tourism influence the midterms?
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Residents of New Paltz will vote on whether to dissolve the village
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While TikTok users watch the latest trends, they may also encounter videos of human smuggling
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There's a misconception that incarcerated people can't vote in U.S. elections
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A fire and ICE: A reporter reflects on a story of family separation
The story of Serkan Bingol’s detention and his family’s search for a new home has spread across the Berkshires. On today’s episode, we’ll speak with Berkshire Eagle reporter Mitchell Chapman about this family's story of separation. Northeast Notebook features in-depth regional reporting, bringing you the context behind what everybody’s talking about. Ten minutes a day, every weekday, ready by 5 p.m., just in time for your commute. You can subscribe to Northeast Notebook on Spotify, Apple, and YouTube.
How can New York overcome obstacles to preschool problems?
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Twelve of the 13 incumbents voted out Tuesday scored well below standards on legislation regulating data centers and drinking water, and energy conservation according to Environmental Advocates NY.
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Longtime tribal council leader Tina Abrams will officially be sworn in on Tuesday, Nov. 10, and will serve a two-year term.
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Thousands across the U.S. have gotten involved to oppose data centers. One is a Maryland woman who'd been evicted after a pay cut and became a leader of a community effort that blocked a vast project.
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NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with political scientist Andra Gillespie about Black voter turnout during the 2026 midterm election.
