Ruling splits Ellis Island between New York and New Jersey
The federal decision urges shared control, with New York retaining about 479 acres including the main building and ferry slip, while New Jersey would receive the remaining sections. Officials in New York denounce the ruling as a rewrite of history, while New Jersey officials celebrate the potential symbol of state ownership.
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Illegal cabbie kidnaps undercover officer at Kennedy
Port Authority officer Larry Ponselle 42 on a hack squad assignment on discovering an unlicensed taxi driver Mohamed Elgamal 36 at the British Airways terminal asked for a ride. After a $35 fare offer Ponselle announced an arrest and the driver sped off with him in the back seat. Backup arrived as Elgamal was arrested on multiple charges.
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Pataki Tackles Attica Sale Interest in Symbolic Move
Albany reports Gov. Pataki proposes placing 250 million dollars in an interest bearing account to cover bond interest from New Yorks 200 million Attica prison sale to a state agency. He frames the plan as symbolic though the state debt totals over 30 billion.
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Former state senator to head racing board
Gov. George Pataki plans to nominate Michael Hoblock, an Albany County Republican who lost his Senate seat, to lead the New York Racing and Wagering Board. Officials say security checks are underway as the agency oversees horse racing and all pari-mutuel activities including Off-Track Betting.
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Court of Appeals removes justice convicted of abuse
A Plattsburgh area justice Leo Menard 57 pleaded guilty to sex abuse and other charges in a plea bargain. The Court of Appeals suspended him last June and now bars him from any New York judicial office. He allegedly entered bedrooms of several 17 year olds boarding with him to attend schools in the area and touched them while they slept.
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