Watchdog group gives state budget grade of F
The Citizens Budget Commission gave the 79.6 billion baseline budget an F for being a late incomplete package used as political strategy. It cited unresolved disputes and hardship for aid dependents while Gov. Pataki pressed for supplemental spending. Bruno defended the baseline and urged waiting for the supplemental budget. Pataki criticized lawmakers for planned additional spending.
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West Nile virus clusters expand in Suffolk County
New York state health officials report 21 more birds and five pools of mosquitoes testing positive for West Nile virus with a major cluster in Suffolk County. County Health Commissioner Clare Bradley notes widespread viral activity while emphasizing mosquito bite precautions for the public. No human cases in New York this year. two Florida residents diagnosed. Suffolk officials will reassess measures after updated mosquito counts.
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Body falls from plane near Island Park on path to JFK
Nassau County police report a male body recovered in Long Island after witnesses say it fell from an airplane en route to John F Kennedy airport. The body was found about 6 30 p m in Island Park area along the flight path, with police noting prior similar cases from Long Beach last February.
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NYPIRG Urges DMV to Keep Low Beam Headlight Checks
Albany notes NYPIRG urges the state Department of Motor Vehicles to retain inspections of low beam headlight alignment in auto checks. The consumer group argues the proposed regulation to drop the tests ignores safety and legal backing, and calls for delaying changes until AAA safety study is released.
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Two Bodies Found At South Bronx Waste Plant
Two badly decomposed bodies were found at a South Bronx waste plant on East 132 Street in Port Morris. A woman age 25 to 30 was found shortly after 11 am by workers, followed by a wrapped male body found near the same site just after 9 pm. The Medical Examiner has not yet determined cause of death. It was unclear if the deaths are connected.
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