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The majority caucus put forth four nominees last week to replace four existing board members. Terms had expired for two of them, and the other two have been removed mid-term.
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The New York Democrat said only four companies — including one owned abroad — dominate the meatpacking industry in the U.S. -
Rachel Reilly, of the Hinckle United Tenants Union, is among advocates pushing the state Legislature to pass the Rent Emergency Stabilization Act. -
3-seed Syracuse Men’s Lacrosse fell to 2-seed North Carolina 12-10 in the ACC Tournament semifinals Friday night in Charlotte. Ben Clements breaks down the Orange’s second loss to the Tar Heels in less than a month and explains what went wrong in SU’s ACC title defense. -
Senator Kirsten Gillibrand visited the IBEW training center in Clay, touting the Faster Labor Contracts Act to require businesses to enter into collective bargaining in 2 weeks of union certification. -
They're planning to vote on the appointments at Tuesday's session. -
New York Public News Network reporters Jimmy Vielkind and Samuel King talk about the latest developments at the State Capitol in Albany.
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Expensive airfares are causing Americans to change their travel plans. Travel advisors are seeing a drop in bookings and warn high prices are here to stay.
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A new study finds an extra 1,000 steps per day is linked to a decreased risk of complications after surgery. The study suggests tracking steps is one way to monitor recovery and can be empowering.
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NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with antisemitism scholar Brendan McGeever about why we're seeing a rise in antisemitism in the U.K. and what the government can do about it.
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NPR's Ailsa Chang speaks with CNN's Christiane Amanpour about broadcaster Ted Turner's legacy.
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Prospective parents can now pick embryos based on risk predictions for thousands of diseases and odds for specific traits. But should they?
