St Patrick Day law shifts village election dates
A 1986 bill mandating March elections on St. Patrick s Day for villages forces voting booths to move to March 18 this year and allows flexibility in 1992 1998 and 2008. Sponsors say the change aids turnout while mayors in Cazenovia and Camden doubt the need, citing long-standing March 17 elections and Irish heritage.
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Banker to go to prison for kickback loans scandal
A Florida banker, Charles Moyses, 42, pleaded guilty to filing false tax returns and falsifying bank records tied to four decades of kickbacks in Syracuse area loans. He received one year and one day in federal prison, with $27,000 in unreported income taxes due, while aiding jail term for Albany Teamakers.
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A rodent hides food in a Cadillac air cleaner
In Prince George British Columbia a resourceful squirrel stored a winter supply in Al Anderson's Cadillac. Mechanic Art Esslinger found about two pounds of material in the air cleaner, noting the choking problems and lack of power. The car still ran despite the unusual stash.
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North blamed as White House disputes Iran arms sales account
White House officials accuse Lt. Col. Oliver North of doctored records used to frame the Iran arms deal timeline. They say their initial public version relied on his chronology prepared when the covert dealings became public, misleading officials until Meese’s investigation and late congressional hearings revealed the truth.
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Senate probes Iran-Contra phase begins in Senate House
The Senate special investigation committee moves into a new phase as the House readies to confirm its members. White House officials say North’s chronology is in a Senate Intelligence report on closed hearings, detailing diverted arms funds and aims to trade arms for hostages and improve Iran relations. Democrats urge release for fuller information, while some Republicans seek disclosure to absolve Reagan.
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Cuomo to push limits on state spending and ethics
Governor Mario Cuomo prepared to present a set of legislative priorities in the State of the State address. The plan includes education focus to reduce dropout rates, stronger ethics and conflicts of interest laws, and a cap on future expenditures as a share of personal income.
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Cuomo puts a date on his 88 decision
Albany Gov Mario Cuomo will decide by the end of January whether to rule out a 1888 presidential bid. State Democratic Chairman Laurence Kirwan said Cuomo will consider his name after presenting the 1987 88 state budget and decide whether to pull out or keep the option open for next year.
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Liverpool High students push to ban smoking at school
Liverpool High School students press to end smoking on campus citing air pollution and clashes with existing smoking areas. A 2-1 student vote favored discontinuing the outdoor lounge, while concerns linger about secret smoking indoors despite policies across nearby districts.
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West Genesee
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Albany Bureau
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