High Court declines Jones appeal in strangling case
Oakes said the highest New York court will not hear the appeal and the murder conviction was reduced to manslaughter on appeal. Jones remains in state prison at Great Meadow Correctional Facility with a possible October parole date. The case centered on whether Jones acted with depraved indifference during the August 2008 killing of Maxwell, with defense arguing suicide linked to a movie scene.
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Councilors press plan to cut fire department manpower
City leaders discuss reducing OFD manpower amid union and council friction. Officials warn fewer staff will raise overtime costs and risk safety, as ambulances and rigs are trimmed and replacements delayed. Several councilors support budget cuts while stressing fleet changes impact responders.
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Johnson arraigned on rape counts and 8 other charges
Oswego County Court heard 35 year old Lee Johnson Jr. plead not guilty to 10 counts including first and third degree rape, unlawful imprisonment, and related offenses stemming from a July 2012 incident in Fulton. Motion dates set for July 22.
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Cuomo bill details tax free zones in New York
Gov. Andrew Cuomo released a bill outlining tax free zones to spur job creation across upstate areas outer NYC boroughs and Long Island near public and private campuses. The plan excludes retailers real estate and professional firms and targets high tech partners. New employers and campus partners would enjoy 10 years of state and local tax relief with a earnings threshold triggering taxes after five years for above 200000.
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