New York lawmakers push on school aid and tests
In Albany lawmakers pressed education officials to explain uncertain state aid levels and how student assessments affect budgets and teacher evaluations. They await a budget proposal that would raise school funding by 1.1 billion but with reforms. Officials defended testing as essential for measuring progress and informing taxpayers. The hearing also touched on charter school caps and their expansion under Cuomo’s plan.
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Bill de Blasio
New York defense lawyer details case of abused woman
A NYC defense attorney says Mae Washington, who pleaded guilty to assaulting a partially paralyzed woman, helped her escape an abusive relationship. Washington received 11 years in prison while co defendant Patrick Donovan got 12 years. Prosecutors say the victim suffered head bleeding and broken bones in March 2012 after being beaten in a locked room in the pair’s home.
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Allen John W Sr death notice Oswego funeral details
John W Allen Sr died January 31 2015. Funeral services are set for 7 p.m. Sunday at Dain Cullinan Funeral Home 112 East Second Street Oswego. Calling hours are 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home.
Eileen G Elford Obituary Services Set
Eileen G Elford died February 1 2015 funeral services will be held at 7 p m Wednesday at Dowdle Funeral Home with calling hours 5 to 7 p m prior to the service.
Hastings man charged in harassment case in West Monroe
Hastings based state police charged Jason W Balch 29 of West Monroe with second degree harassment a violation Monday in West Monroe. Fulton based state police charged Kyle R Otting 21 of Fulton with third degree criminal possession of a controlled substance a class B felony Monday in Fulton city.
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Vaccine debate tests first time WH hopefuls
AP notes a 2016 campaign hurdle as first time contenders Chris Christie and Rand Paul face a volatile vaccine topic amid a measles outbreak. Christie’s UK trip press moment, Rubio Jindal Walker endorsements, and Clinton’s stance illustrate a cross party impact on public health policy and candidate messaging.
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GOP
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Hillary Rodham Clinton
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Jeb Bush
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Silk Road founder faces closing arguments in Drug Network trial
In Manhattan federal court Ross Ulbricht stands trial over Silk Road online drug market. Prosecutor cites digital fingerprints from Ulbricht's devices and emails to show he created and ran the site for about three years. Defense argues evidence is unreliable and he quit early. Ulbricht also faces a separate Baltimore murder-for-hire case.
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