New York adopts new laws for health care and real estate
Albany announces sweeping legal changes effective January including free risk summaries for hysterectomies, appointed health care decision makers, coverage for psychologists under disability benefits, escrow requirements for agents, certified checks for appraisers, and a $5 deposit on new car batteries.
Beginnings Humble for Man Who Sold Bogus Parts
Reginald Harry Knaub, once a quiet Clay High School drummer, is to be sentenced in federal court for selling the Defense Department 2 million dollars of bogus parts over seven years. He faces 2 to 4 years in prison and up to 500000 dollars in fines.
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Teacher finds calling in Catholic teaching at St Anthony’s
Judy Grant, 52, left Syracuse City School District amid bureaucratic frustration and began teaching fourth graders at St. Anthony’s on West Colvin Street in 1986 as a temporary replacement. The New York City native, with degrees from Vassar, Harvard, and Syracuse University, now finds satisfaction blending reading writing arithmetic with religion. She and her husband Gerald, a SU education professor, live at 600 Allen St. Grant highlights the peaceful, faith-based approach she uses, including hourly prayers and Holy Spirit guidance to help students cope with emotions and understand the world.
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Teaching Fourth Grade as a Critical Early Reading Stand
A public school speaker advocates early intervention in fourth grade, urging calm and inclusive dialogue, and arguing this year is pivotal for building confidence in reading and writing to prevent dropouts. The speaker compares this to a last stand at the edge of a cliff for children’s educational futures.
European leaders seek new aid as Iraq-Traqi talks loom
European officials applaud a separate peace initiative while Saddam warns of attacks if war comes. Baghdad hints at readiness for high level talks with the Bush administration, as Quayle urges Saudi Arabia for more funds to back the US buildup. A Jan. 15 UN deadline looms for Iraq to leave Kuwait.
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European ministers set emergency meeting in Luxembourg
Lawmakers press for stronger diplomacy as the European Community moves to convene an emergency gathering of its 12 foreign ministers in Luxembourg on Friday. German foreign minister Hans-Dietrich Genscher urged Europe to assert its own policy independent of the United States.
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Court stops feeding tube removal in Cruzan case sequel
In Mount Vernon Missouri a court barred the feeding tube removal for Christine Busalacchi amid a dispute over transferring her from Missouri Rehabilitation Center to Minnesota The hospital director cites medical evidence Christine is aware of surroundings while Pete Busalacchi seeks a move that could end Christine’s life similar to Nancy Cruzan though a judge granted a 10 day restraining order and set an January review hearing
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