Colombo takes Alford plea to avoid trial in Oswego case
Brian Colombo enters an Alford plea admitting some guilt to avert trial. Woolson cites partial admission that a jury would find guilt and notes no jail time expected. Civil suit by Woolson seeks 5 million, accusing store of selling labeled incense or potpourri for smoking. Discussion on impact of plea on civil case and ongoing state efforts against synthetic drugs.
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Colombo
Flood aftermath in Fulton as deluge causes flood damage
Fulton recovers from Monday's heavy rainfall as flash floods affect homes. One house escaped major damage but remains under emergency tape after flooding. the owner of another home could not be reached. City buildings including the Municipal Building and east side fire station took on water but avoided major damage. Fulton Urgent Care Center flooded on its lower level with details unavailable.
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East Side
Fulton Urgent Care Center
New NY Senate leader vows focus amid reform push
New Senate leader Dean Flanagan, a 29 year veteran, says a lot of work lies ahead as he takes the post after Dean Skelos resigned amid federal corruption charges. Lawmakers eye rent regulation, a real estate tax break, and school control with June expirations. Debates on minimum wage and Dream Act loom. GOP opposes these measures.
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Senate
Dean Skelos
New York City
New York
Assembly
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State Assembly
Albany
U.S
Preet Bharara
Skelos
Democratic Assembly
Sheldon Silver
Fordham University
Christina Greer
No vote on proposed restrictions to NYC jail visitors
New York AP report notes a vote on visit restrictions at Rikers Island was postponed after corrections officials said a petition outlining changes had not yet been drafted. Ponte and Mayor de Blasio proposed contact limits, a visitor registry, and denial of visits by alleged gang members, with booth visits using Plexiglas.
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New York City
Rikers Island
Correction
Oversight Board
Joseph Ponte
Ponte
Bill de Blasio
Correc
Tion
Board
Rikers
Department of Investigation
City approves residency rule for city employees
Oswego approves a residency requirement for new hires with four of six council votes, a near tie broken by Todd’s late affirmation. Mayor Gillen and supporters argue it boosts city commitment, while opponents say it limits candidate pools and may not attract best candidates. The rule applies to employees hired after July 1. existing staff are exempt.
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Kaplewicz
Tom Gillen
Gillen
Walker
Oswego
Billy Barlow
Ruth Ward
Pat McLaughlin
Suit-wearing bandits hit Manhattan jewelry store
Three well dressed armed robbers burst into Tourneau on Madison Avenue in broad daylight stealing bags of watches. One suspect was arrested after a chase from West 57th Street. two others remained sought as police review security tapes. None of the four employees or one customer were injured.
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New York
Steve Davis
New York Police Department
Tourneau
Madison Avenue
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Clothes
West 57Th Street
Appeals court weighs Valle cannibal cop verdict in NYC case
A federal appeals panel debated reinstating the 2012 NYPD officer Gilberto Valle's guilty verdict for conspiracy to kidnap and eat women. Judges questioned whether Valle's online chats and surveillance actions proved real intent to carry out crimes, with one judge likening the alleged plot to a leprechaun delivering drugs. The third judge warned overturning could hinder convicting loosely planned conspiracies, and a ruling was not immediately issued.
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New York
New York City
Gilberto Valle
Valle
U.S
Justin Anderson
Baltimore
Maryland
Parker
Anderson
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