Inmate Karl Taylor Dies at Sullivan Correctional Facility
New York state police investigate an inmate death at Sullivan Correctional Facility in Fallsburg. Thirty-two year old guards reportedly injured in an assault on staff. three officers treated at urgent care, two sent to Catskill Regional Medical Center with head injuries and a third with a broken arm. Taylor, 52, was serving 27 to 55 years for sex crimes and eligible for parole in 2020.
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Districts report rising test opt outs amid debates on use in evaluations
Crawford notes districts report varying participation as parents opt out of tests. Preliminary figures show about 49,000 English and 67,000 math test opt outs last year. about 1.1 million students took each test in 2014. This year math tests are due next week, with state officials urging participation. Education spokesman Jonathan Burman argues opt outs hide information for parents and teachers, while tests are used to gauge district performance though not directly affecting grades. The impact on teacher and school rankings remains unclear.
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Mayor Vanouse retires as city picks new Community Development chief
Mayor Mary Vanouse submits retirement amid council criticism and a pending search for a new Community Development director. A second interview with a solid candidate is reported as a graceful transition. The Cahill building issue and delinquent tax bill are noted, with plans to recover the landmark through county cooperation.
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Oswego Drug Task Force charges two suspects in felonies
Simoneau faces third degree and fourth degree criminal possession felonies under a two month investigation by the Oswego County Drug Task Force. Captain Charles Tonkin said there is no known connection between the two suspects. Both were arraigned in Oswego City Court and remanded. Simoneau's bail is set at $2,500 cash or $5,000 bond. Tolentino is held without bail.
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Charles Tonkin
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Oswego
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Call for broader dredging of Hudson River gathers steam
GREEN ISLAND NY AP environmentalists and officials pressed Tuesday for expanded dredging of the upper Hudson River as GE prepares a likely final season of PCB cleanup under a $2 billion federal Superfund project. Ge says it is meeting EPA cleanup goals, while advocates argue hot spots north of Albany remain. Trustees will assess harm and potential negotiations with GE.
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Federal Natural Resources Trustees
Rescue on Lake Ontario Highlights Cold Water Dangers
Trevor Shiel of the U S Coast Guard led a rescue of men stranded on a raft on Lake Ontario. He called it a normal search and rescue while noting the air was warm yet water at 39 degrees. No fines or charges will be filed. Oswego Fire Department Coast Guard SUNY Oswego Police Oswego Town Fire Department and U S Border Patrol assisted in the operation.
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