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Landslide or nailbiter? For House hopefuls, NY Gov. Hochul’s margin matters

Hochul’s margin of victory — if she wins — could have major implications for Democratic congressional candidates
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Campus Sexual Assault and The Lawsuit Against Cornell

A recent lawsuit against Cornell University alleges the administration of negligence in their handling of a reported gang rape.
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New apartments are coming and there’s nothing these 12 neighborhoods can do to stop it

The Mamdani administration released a list of 12 community districts subject to a “fast-track” housing approval process first initiated by his predecessor.
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School buses still failing to show up for many NYC students with disabilities

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What’s Happening in NYC’s Public Libraries this October

As sweater weather sets in, it’s a good time to get cozy with a book. But while you’re checking out the titles on offer, check out some of the other offerings in New York City’s library systems.
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Brooklyn Children's Museum draws flak for loud roof parties

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NYC councilmember calls for changes after recent 911 outage in the Bronx

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The family of Renee Good files lawsuits over her death during Minneapolis ICE raids

The fatal shooting of Renee Good by a federal immigration agent last January in Minneapolis set off a firestorm of protests around the U.S. Her family is speaking out for the first time.
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A new California law bans child marriage. What's the global outlook on the practice?

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Google launches Project Suncatcher, a step towards AI data centers in space

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