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Alek Mehta

Alek Mehta is a member of the Class of 2023 in the College of Arts and Sciences. He is a staff writer for the news department and can be reached at [email protected]

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Cornell Alumnus Launches Start-Up That Offers Virtual Home Maintenance Assistance

By Alek Mehta | July 21, 2020

The start-up Dwelling connects homeowners with professionals, how-to videos and resources to provide remote repairs during the pandemic.

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Heated District Attorney Race Wraps Up Ahead of Tuesday’s Election

By Alek Mehta and Angela Li | June 22, 2020

The race for Tompkins County District Attorney has seen its fair share of mudslinging: Edward Kopko had routinely slammed incumbent Matthew Van Houten’s record on racial justice, an increasingly pertinent campaign message amid a national reckoning on racial injustice in the United States.

cornell progressives

Cornell Progressives Demands ‘Coronavirus Student Bailout’ from Administration

By Alek Mehta | May 4, 2020

The group, formerly Cornell for Bernie, posted the demands on social media — which include a 30 percent tuition refund for the spring 2020 semester.

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Cornell Agricultural Experiment Station Forced To Make Significant Changes

By Alek Mehta | April 17, 2020

Cornell University Agricultural Agricultural Experiment Station, responsible for research farms and greenhouses, makes major adjustments due to COVID-19.

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How To File For Unemployment Insurance Benefits

By Alek Mehta | April 15, 2020

The slew of lay-offs due to the pandemic has increased the need for unemployment insurance. Here is a guide on how to apply and what to expect out of the process.

Elections

Tompkins County Democratic Committee To Host Virtual Candidate Forum Tuesday

By Alek Mehta | April 12, 2020

In the age of social distancing, the Tompkins County Democratic Committee will host its first live streamed candidate forum to help candidates broadcast their messages to voters.

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Cornell Community Rallies to Make Masks to Address PPE Shortages

By Alek Mehta | April 9, 2020

With nationwide shortages of personal protective equipment, members across the Cornell community are contributing to the pandemic effort.

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