Gibson to retire in two years signals future political plans
New York Republican Rep. Chris Gibson said he will retire in two years, noting a possible run in 2018 as Cuomo's term ends. The veteran lawmaker, who represents the Hudson Valley and Catskills, cites a pledge to limit time in office after a 24 year Army career and four Iraq tours. In separate upstate case, police investigate a 94 year old woman found badly decomposed in Gloversville apartment. Hope Buller was discovered December 29 with autopsy pending and death under investigation.
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County withdraws proposed local mortgage tax
OSWEGO The county Legislature withdrew a resolution to increase the mortgage recording tax during its 2015 reorganization session on Tuesday. The measure would have added 25 cents per $100 of a mortgage and was expected to raise about $850,000 annually, drawing opposition from some legislators and local realtors including Faye Beckwith of Hannibal who warned it would burden first time buyers and cited high closing costs as a deterrent to homeownership.
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Teen dies in Richland sledding accident
A 13 year old boy died Tuesday afternoon when his sled slid into County Route 28 in Richland and was struck by a westbound 2010 Toyota. Trooper Jack Keller said no charges are planned against driver William Ferman, 44, who tried to avoid the collision after the teen entered the road. State police have completed their investigation.
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Hannibal woman admitted role in Oswego bar scuffle
Nicole Drinkwine, 28, pleaded guilty to third-degree attempted assault in Oswego County Court, a reduction from a former second-degree assault charge. Judge Todd noted the substantial drop, with potential penalties of up to 90 days in jail and one year of probation. The incident began with a bar altercation on April 6, including a glass bottle throw that injured a woman.
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Mario Cuomo funeral honors liberal icon and orator
At St Ignatius Loyola Church a wide array of dignitaries honored Mario Cuomo 82 former governor remembered as a philosopher poet and crusader who fused liberal ideals with personal experience his son Andrew Cuomo led the funeral eulogy describing his father as anything but a typical politician tributes from Bill Clinton Hillary Rodham Clinton Joe Biden Nancy Pelosi and others highlighted his public service and humanitarian focus.
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