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Spotted Lanternflies have gained widespread attention after persistent calls to squash them on sight. But is the campaign effective? And as they move into the Northeast, what risk do they actually pose? Listen to Northeast Notebook podcast episodes, published every weekday by 5 p.m. wherever you listen to podcasts!
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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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Weeks before a pivotal midterm election, issues like immigration and the economy are front and center. Latino elected officials in New York state say they are tackling those issues head-on.
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Brooks was fatally beaten by guards inside the Marcy Correction Facility. His family and the state agreed to a $24 million settlement. -
For years, big grocers and retailers haven’t been able to get wine in their stores. Now they’re thinking even bigger. -
The bill would quadruple the tax credit for volunteer firefighters and ambulance workers in New York State. It passed the New York State Legislature with bipartisan support.
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It is the second time the leaders are meeting this year after the Beijing summit in May.
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For anyone who grew up staring blankly at museum artwork, this is the fun that was missing: Coco leads interactive and (mostly) factual art history comedy tours. -
Building dams and hydropower plants in the Himalayas holds great promise for providing electricity. In the wake of the Nepal disaster, experts are asking about the risks of such construction. -
Deals, threats and oil are all on the table as the president's foreign policy takes center stage.
