Study Finds High Abuse Risk at State Mental Health Facilities
Albany report by the state Commission on Quality of Care for the Mentally Disabled says facilities showed 4.4 abuse or neglect reports per 100 children in 1986 versus 2.1 per 100 in the general public, with boys over 12 at higher risk. It cites reporting delays, inconsistent policies, and staff training gaps as major issues.
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Calls to child abuse hotline rise in Albany
Governor Cuomo toured the state child abuse hotline as officials say calls have doubled since the Lisa Steinberg death. 18 more staff will be hired to handle the load. prior monthly averages ranged 700 to 800 daily before November.
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New Oil Heat Rebate Program Opens in New York
Albany announces an Oil Heat Rebate Program offering $180 rebates to consumers who purchase high efficiency oil fired furnaces or boilers rated at 86 percent or better. The rebates are funded from $13 million in petroleum overcharges recovered by the state. Energy Commissioner William Cotter notes that these high efficiency burners can cost over $2,000.
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Subway officers face mounting false arrest allegations in New York
Lawyers Richard Emery and Rob Balin report dozens of transit riders allege they were falsely arrested by four officers and others after learning in 1984 their activities were under review. About 30 new complaints cited racial targeting, with 60 percent unaware a crime occurred. Cuomo may appoint a new transit authority inspector general to oversee investigations.
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Doctor charged with fondling patients at hospital
A Mobile Alabama born obstetrics resident Dr Joseph Kennedy 40 was arrested in the Bronx for kissing and fondling three female patients at Lincoln Hospital while they slept. Police say Kennedy abused two patients and harassed a third. He was suspended from the postal service last Wednesday.
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Lucky lottery numbers draw in New York games
Albany NY The winning Daily Number was 300 The Wine Four number 0304 The Win 10 numbers were 1 18 28 31 33 38 42 46 49 54 55 57 61 62 68 70 73 75 78 80 The Cash 40 numbers drawn were 7 11 21 25 27 39.
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AIDS Ethics Highlight in Koop Remarks in New York
Surgeon General C Everett Koop called the AIDS epidemic one of the era’s most profound ethical and moral challenges. He argued vaccine distribution would favor research funding nations and pose public health dilemmas amid racial and drug-use factors while addressing media roles and youth smoking guidance.
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Senecas Salamanca begin talks on leases and land deals
The Seneca Indian Nation and Salamanca will start months of negotiations this week over municipal and resident leases expiring in 1991. Banks hesitate on long loans as both sides seek better terms, with an organizational meeting Friday expected to set the tone for months of talks.
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