Abbott jurors say he cannot be judged like a normal man
Jurors who convicted Henry Abbott of murder say his long confinement and extreme emotional disturbance shaped his actions. Abbott testified he stabbed Richard Adan in self defense outside a Manhattan restaurant but later acknowledged the incident during a troubled release from prison. Sentencing set for February 24 with a psychiatric evaluation ordered. defense vows appeal.
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State yacht owners escape paying tax
New York investigators say yacht buyers avoid $6 million to $10 million yearly in sales and use taxes by routing purchases through Delaware corporations. Boats are bought in New York, registered in Delaware, and papers altered to show out of state delivery. Yacht dealer William Cook says 60 to 70 percent of his recent sales used Delaware entities, a common East Coast practice, with many buyers still New York residents.
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N plant drill at Ginna reactor proceeds despite hiccups
The first full-scale emergency drill at the Robert E. Ginna nuclear plant in Ontario faced minor problems. Media information delays of about an hour and some sirens failing limited the exercise. Officials aimed to translate technical data into plain English while ensuring the public receives accurate updates.
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Buffalo to build 6.4 mile LRRT spur downtown boost
Buffalo starts a 6.4 mile 500 million Light Rail Rapid Transit project set to revive a downtown economy. Officials say the line from the university campus through a new pedestrian mall will spur investment, attract residents, and support expansion in theaters, waterfronts, and related development.
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Burglars Take Dollars and Francs From Hilton Room
Police seek thieves who broke into the hotel room of Raymond Baysari the wealthy textile executive from Martinique. They took 1000 dollars in U S currency and about 179000 francs. Baysari found a Do Not Disturb sign on the door when he returned to his 28th floor room at 7 15 p m yesterday.
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United States
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New York Hilton
Baby found dead at Delhi church rectory door
A newborn girl, wrapped in towels and a Delhi College T-shirt, was found dead at the doorway of a church rectory. Less than 12 hours old, authorities say exposure to subfreezing weather likely caused the death, per Delaware County Medical Examiner Harry J. Wilbur.
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23 ex hostages join Freedom Day at Stewart Airport
Twenty three Americans who were held in Iran will attend a Freedom Day event Monday at Stewart Airport. They will travel by yellow route to West Point as in Jan 25 when they arrived after 444 days in captivity. Ex hostages will speak at a ceremony with area residents amid cold weather.
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