Politics Nov 04 WATCH: New York Gov. Kathy Hochul speaks after winning reelection By Associated Press
Politics Nov 03 Vote-scanning machine malfunction expected to delay counting in New York's Westchester County A judge has granted permission for elections officials in a major New York county to move thousands of paper ballots to a secure warehouse after a technical problem caused vote-scanning machines to malfunction. By Ryan Foley, Michael Biesecker, Associated Press
Politics Nov 03 False accusations and unverified claims quickly spread about Election Day voting Election Day was barely underway before misinformation about voting irregularities surfaced online. Election officials reported voting problems in parts of the United States but there were no verified examples of malfeasance in the hours before polls closed across the country. By Melissa Goldin, Calvin Woodward, Associated Press
Education Oct 28 Cornell faculty to begin voting on no-confidence measure over handling of sexual assault allegations Cornell University faculty will meet Wednesday to conclude debate and begin voting on a proposed no-confidence resolution in the university’s administration following widespread frustration over its response to a woman who reported she was gang raped at a campus fraternity… By Leah Willingham, Associated Press
Arts Oct 22 Watch 7:58 Met Opera adapts experimental novel 'Lincoln in the Bardo' for the stage An acclaimed novel comes to life as a new opera, exploring a deeply personal side of one of America's most consequential presidents, Abraham Lincoln, and the profound grief that shaped his life. Jeffrey Brown takes in "Lincoln in the Bardo"… By Jeffrey Brown, Anne Azzi Davenport
Oct 16 A rare family of barn owls moved into Manhattan's Upper West Side, captivating New Yorkers By Joseph B. Frederick, Josh Kelety, Associated Press This is the first documented instance of barn owls nesting in Manhattan in modern history, according to one expert, and the owls have attracted nightly crowds of people in the street eager to get a glimpse of the elusive birds. Continue reading
Oct 14 Cornell president admits he never followed up on gang rape allegation ahead of no-confidence debate By Leah Willingham, Associated Press Cornell University President Michael Kotlikoff knew in 2024 that a student had reported being gang raped at a fraternity house, but never followed up to learn what had happened to her or whether any of the accused students had been… Continue reading
Oct 14 New York plans to ban Central Park's horse-drawn carriages after teen's death By Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press The City Council is expected to approve a bill next week that would end the rides by 2028. Three consecutive mayors had called for an end to the carriage rides because of safety concerns, only to have lawmakers yank back… Continue reading
Oct 13 Cornell suspends fraternity parties, gives state police role in investigating campus assault reports By Leah Willingham, Associated Press The university also plans to work with New York State Police to allow independent criminal investigators to investigate sexual misconduct allegations and add a case manager to help those who report sexual misconduct navigate the university’s procedures. Continue reading
Oct 12 AP source: FBI issues actor Selma Blair a summons accusing her of assaults on a plane By Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press The charges listed on the violation notice issued by the FBI are assaults within the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States, according to a federal law enforcement official who spoke with the AP on condition of anonymity. Continue reading