Ex FBI chief Kallstrom to lead New York anti-terror office
James Kallstrom, former head of the FBI New York office who helped convict John Gotti and led the TWA 800 probe, was named director of New York's new Office of Public Security. He will work with state law enforcement and report to Gov. Pataki. The appointment follows his call to action amid ongoing Trade Center cleanup and relief efforts.
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Senator Pushes Bill to Preserve Amtrak Funding
In Congress, Sen. Hollings seeks to overturn the 1997 Amtrak reform mandate. His bill would guarantee Amtrak through 2003, provide 3.2 billion in emergency financing, and authorize 35 billion in rail loans and guarantees. He cites post 9 11 security and capacity needs to justify continued taxpayer support.
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Ferrer and Green Seek Edge in Tight New York Mayoral Runoff
In the Democratic runoff race to determine New York City's next mayor Fernando Ferrer and Mark Green court labor unions hospital workers teachers and the black and white communities. Green won the endorsement of the Uniformed Firefighters Association as polls show a near tie with Ferrer. A Quinnipiac poll shows Green at 46 percent Ferrer at 41 percent with undecided voters. Analysts say turnout will decide the outcome in the first runoff in 24 years.
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