Oct 04, 2012 — In NY-21, Doheny's internal polling shows him down by five points. Gouverneur hopes to see its hospital reopen soon. Malone's prison has been cited in an NYCLU report for its high rate of solitary confinement. Th Mohawk nation at Akwesasne wants a more thorough clean-up of the Grasse, and part of its land claim moves forward in court. Environmental Advocates gives NY low marks on green policy in voter's guide.

On Natural Selections, Dr. Curt Stager explains the biological oddity known as "alternation of generations."