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Cornell Faces Pressure as New York Institutions Confront Accountability

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8:35 PMNYT New York

Cornell President Calls Rape Inquiry ‘Defining Moment’ for Campus

Summary

Cornell President Michael I. Kotlikoff called the university’s response to a rape inquiry a defining moment and said Cornell would increase transparency, hold Greek organizations accountable, and strengthen sexual assault prevention.

Cornell is moving from expressing concern to promising institutional changes, with fraternities and university leadership

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Why it matters

The inquiry could force Cornell to tighten oversight of Greek life and reshape how the university handles sexual assault allegations.

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2:39 PMGothamist

Astoria-born Chip City announces sudden closure days after former CEO sues

Summary

Astoria-founded cookie chain Chip City has shut down, citing macroeconomic headwinds. The closure came days after its former CEO and co-founder filed a lawsuit over compensation.

The abrupt shutdown, paired with a compensation lawsuit from a former top executive, points to

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The collapse shows how quickly a consumer brand can move from expansion to closure when financial pressure and executive disputes converge.

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10:24 AMNYT New York

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

Summary

New York City lawmakers say boat-tour vendors mislead tourists seeking an up-close view of the Statue of Liberty and want stronger enforcement. The sellers argue that they are meeting genuine demand for harbor access.

The dispute is shifting from consumer confusion to a potential enforcement fight over how tours

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The city must protect tourists without eliminating a legitimate market for harbor tours.

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Other Developments

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9:00 AMWWD

Djerf Avenue Opens First Store in New York City

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Scandinavian influencer and Djerf Avenue founder Matilda Djerf opened the brand's first permanent retail store in downtown New York on Saturday.

The opening shifts Djerf Avenue from an influencer-led and primarily digital brand into permanent physical

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The New York store tests whether Djerf Avenue's online influence can translate into repeatable retail growth.

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