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The recent murder-suicide of two Ulster County first responders casts a spotlight on the mental health of people who risk their lives to save others. Mindy Brugger's sister and daughter spoke to WAMC's Sam Dingman about the woman they loved. We also spoke to the Ulster County sheriff about a new wellness unit created to support them. Listen to Northeast Notebook podcast episodes, published every weekday by 5 p.m. wherever you listen to podcasts!
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For more than four decades, Ken Tingley worked in community newspapers, including as editor of the 'Post Star' in Glens Falls. Now he's turned that experience into a play, 'The Last American Newspaper,' which opens Friday at the Capitol Repertory Theater in Albany. Based on true events, the drama takes audiences inside a newsroom confronting the changing economics of journalism, the rise of the internet, and the challenges facing local newspapers.It follows journalists pursuing stories ranging from the opioid epidemic to a Pulitzer Prize, while asking what happens to communities when local news disappears. Ken Tingley joins us this morning to talk about journalism, theater, and his transition from editor to playwright.
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In the latest Siena Poll, New York Governor Kathy Hochul leads Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman 50% to 41%, a slight move from 49% to 39% in the month of August.
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Dotted along the walls of the new Highmark Stadium are art displays that tell the story of WNY’s rich history and culture. Among them is a panel completed by Seneca Nation artist Caleb Abrams. The display aims to connect visitors and locals alike to the Haudenosaunee communities that call the region home. -
1199 SEIU United Healthcare Workers East is already America’s largest healthcare union — but could grow by over 47% with one of the largest union election votes in U.S. history now pending.
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Rates have climbed more than a full percentage point since the U.S. war against Iran started.
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In Liberia, joint financial planning boosted cash aid's benefits. It also had an unexpected consequence for some families. -
Education staff are being scattered across several other federal agencies. Despite the Trump administration's claims, employees say it's adding bureaucracy and making it harder to serve students. -
Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren asked Trump officials to explain why the Census Bureau's parent agency cut a ban on political interference from its scientific integrity policy, as NPR first reported.
