N.Y. Today: A Drunken Hazing, a Fatal Fall and a Cornell Fraternity’s Silence

Antonio Tsialas was thriving in his first year at college. What happened is still a mystery.

View in browser|nytimes.com Continue reading the main story March 14, 2021 Saul Martinez for The New York Times A Drunken Hazing, a Fatal Fall and a Cornell Fraternity's Silence Antonio Tsialas was thriving in his first year at college. Then he was found dead in a gorge, and the fraternity that recruited him closed ranks. What happened is still a mystery. By Nicholas Bogel-Burroughs 'Nobody Wants to Be There, Dude': How a Juror's Podcast Led to an Appeal A federal judge warned a jury not to talk to anyone about the case. One juror had an online comedy show. By Benjamin Weiser Why Black Women Are Rejecting Hospitals in Search of Better Births Some mothers are seeking alternatives, worried about Covid-19 and racial inequities in health care. By Alice Proujansky These Y.M.C.A. Camps Served Children for 100 Years. Now They Are Shut. The Y.M.C.A. of Greater New York is selling three summer camps that have been a bucolic retreat for generations of poor children from the city, part of the pandemic's economic fallout. By Daniel E. Slotnik BIG CITY Vaccines Are Here. So Is Reckless Behavior. There are so many reasons to feel hopeful, and yet so many reasons to still hold firmly to anxiety. As mask fatigue sets in and more arms get jabbed, it's easy to forget that plenty of New Yorkers are still vulnerable. By Ginia Bellafante How a Rockaways Pizza Chef Spends Her Sundays Nicole Russell makes all sorts of pies — with toppings ranging from tandoori to jerk chicken — in her home kitchen. By Andrew Cotto Want more news? Check out our full coverage. The Mini Crossword: Here is today's puzzle. New York Today is published weekdays around 6 a.m. You can also find it at nytoday.com. Continue reading the main story ADVERTISEMENT If you've found this newsletter helpful, please consider subscribing to The New York Times — with this special offer. Your support makes our work possible. Continue reading the main story Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for New York Today from The New York Times. To stop receiving these emails, unsubscribe or manage your email preferences. Subscribe to The TimesGet The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018