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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!
Aaron Shellow-Lavine
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New York Public Media
Don Pollard
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Office of the Governor
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.
Samuel King
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New York Public News Network
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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. -
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.
NPR News
Brendan Smialowski
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It is the second time the leaders are meeting this year after the Beijing summit in May.
John Lamparski
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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.
