Everyone knows how talented of a journalist Aviva was. But I will never forget how kind, warm, and welcoming she was as a person, especially to those new to campus and aspiring to cover our communities the way she did. So tragic. So horrible. Prayers to her family.

NEW: Archive: Governor Andrew Cuomo denies any wrongdoing in first appearance before in-person reporters in months. nyti.ms/3aFy0Nt

“Unless there is a tragedy involved or somebody dies, no one looks back.” Deep, powerful reporting here from Cecilia Reyes and Madison Hopkins (among others). chicagotribune.com/investigations…

A historic bell was one of few things salvaged from a central #Vermont church that went up in flames this week. mynbc5.com/article/histor…

.NPR-member stations @KCUR KBIA have created a legacy fund to support journalists “who, like Aviva, show potential to change the world through journalism.” #MissouriMethod #MizzouMade kansascity.com/news/local/art…

In today’s edition of “Only in Vermont”

Thread: For six+ years I covered Elise Stefanik Rep. Elise Stefanik as closely as any journalist, following her through rural Upstate #adirondack towns in #ny21, watching her build political strength, visiting her in Washington DC. Here are my takeaways. 1/

Your summer hiking list just got a little longer 🥾🏔 northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/437…

So what happened to THAT bill? As the Vermont legislative session draws to a close, VTDigger is tracking the fate of about 30 bills we’ve covered over the past 4.5 months. We’ll update the bill tracker each day ’til they’re signed or not: vtdigger.org/2021/05/13/vtd…

A post made to Stefanik’s congressional Twitter account thanked fellow Republican legislators and #NY21 constituents. wptz.com/article/gop-vo…

NEW: Andrew Cuomo’s COVID book deal was worth $5.12 million, per his office.

The restrictions were first imposed in mid-March of 2020 and have been renewed each month since. mynbc5.com/article/us-can…

One month ago (exactly) we were tracking a snow storm and now it’s 90 degrees. Should I be concerned, Ben Frechette?

A lot of green covering the forest floor this weekend — talk about a quick switch from mud season!

Retired forest ranger Scott van Laer says he'll miss being part of rescue missions in the #Adirondacks, but also says the pressure from them was one of the reasons he left the job. Van Laer says he will keep pushing the state to add more rangers. northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/437…

Vermont dairy farmer turned world-renowned track star, Elle Purrier might just have what it takes to bring a medal back to the Green Mountain State. mynbc5.com/article/vermon…

This is wild for May 28 — heavy snow falling and accumulating on the summit of Stratton Mountain in southern Vermont! Elevation 3,875 feet.

"The promise I make to all New Yorkers, right here and right now — I will fight like hell for you every single day," Hochul said during a news conference. mynbc5.com/article/promis…