N.Y. Today: Cornell President Calls Rape Inquiry ‘Defining Moment’ for Campus
Michael I. Kotlikoff said the university would improve sexual assault prevention and accountability.
New York Today
October 4, 2026

How Cornell Punished Each of the 7 Men Accused of Sexual Assault

Summaries obtained by The New York Times offer a detailed look at the discipline meted out to the men accused of sexually assaulting a fellow student at Cornell University.

By Sharon Otterman, Hurubie Meko and Debra Kamin

A large, red brick building with a tall tower and dark gray roof is set against a cloudy sky. Several people walk along paths in the foreground, surrounded by green and bright yellow trees.

Statue of Liberty Boat Tours: Legit or Scams? Depends Whom You Ask.

New York City lawmakers say many vendors are misleading tourists who seek an up-close experience, and they want to tighten enforcement. Sellers say they are serving a market.

By Miles G. Cohen

A vendor points to details on a ticket being held a customer.

Why Some Schools Are Hitting the Brakes on Electric Buses

The new models can prove expensive and unreliable and lack the range to fully replace older buses, stalling a transition from fossil fuels.

By Matthew Haag

A mechanic in a blue-and-yellow uniform checks a yellow electric school bus in a workshop.

The Graffiti Artist Top Brands Call On for That ‘New York’ Look

If the city had a font, would his lettering be it?

By Dodai Stewart

Affording New York

How a Court Officer Lives on $155,000 on Staten Island

Fred Jacobs qualified for his pension in 2021, but he keeps working, grabbing overtime shifts to help pay for his mortgage and other costs.

By Miles G. Cohen

Fred Jacobs in a police uniform stands outside the Staten Island courthouse entrance.

Who Polishes the Brass at Grand Central?

The station has more than 7,000 linear feet of brass surfaces. The job of keeping them shiny never ends.

By Juan Arredondo and John Leland

Christopher Santana kneels on the ground in front of a screen. He is in the middle of polishing the brass that borders the screen.

The Feast of San Gennaro Turns 100 in a Changing Little Italy

It’s a milestone year for the annual food festival, but its shrinking size and the absence of some of the feast’s mainstays are weighing heavy on the community.

By Kaja Andric and James Estrin

This Zoo Helps Protect Baby Turtles, Then Sends Them on Their Way

Foxes like to raid the nests of diamondback terrapins on Staten Island. But a “turtle garden” and incubators at the local zoo are giving the creatures a chance.

By Andy Newman

Blue-gloved hands holding a tiny turtle.

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