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Newspaper
Syracuse Herald Journal
Location
Syracuse, New York, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1982
Page
2
William McGowan of the Civil Service Employees Association said yesterday he is sick and tired of cases where a few state workers are blamed for alleged credit card and official vehicle misuse, branding all New York state employees as criminals.
Buffalo officials study converting the former Buffalo State Asylum for the Insane into apartments and an indoor sports complex. A $25,000 architectural study will evaluate condition and cost projections for new uses and could set a prototype for other large vacant buildings. The 1880 Richardson design, with Olmstead grounds, once served as the Buffalo State Hospital.
Governor Hugh Carey approved a package of final 1 221 bills including a measure to revoke a driver's license for at least six months on a second DWAI within five years. The revocation, effective Sept 1, requires reapplication and DMV review. Also approved were funds for prison guard strike expenses and rehabilitative aid for crime victims, plus postponement of a renters tax deduction.
Off duty New York City officer shot Spot a three foot South American lizard that had been on the lam for three weeks. Owner Richard Renda says the officer killed the reptile despite Spot posing no danger and police would not allow viewing of the remains. Local debate over the necessity of the shooting follows.
In Sparks Nevada an eight foot pet reticulated python escaped its cage and crushed 1 year old Jesse Dorland in his crib. Detectives and the Washoe County coroner confirmed asphyxia from constriction with bite marks observed on the child’s face. The snake was later turned over to animal control after authorities examined its mouth and teeth patterns. The child’s parents expressed shock at the tragedy.
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