High-powered panel tackles NYC police misconduct panel
A diverse panel including Frank Serpico Johnnie Cochran William Bratton and Milton Mollen discussed police misconduct before New York State Bar Association lawyers. They urged better training supervision and leadership while noting most officers are good and citing case context from Louima and Knapp era reforms.
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Milton Mollen
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Giuliani proposes outside help for CUNY remedial courses
Mayor Giuliani labels the City University of New York system a disaster and seeks to outsource remedial high school level courses for over 3/4 of the 11,500 freshmen while preserving college-level teaching for those ready. The plan, part of a $35 billion budget, would require City Council approval with spending rising less than 1 percent.
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Ruedolph Giuliani
City University of New York Community Colleges
Giuliani
CUNY
Gotti Jr Accused Of Prison Death Threats In Bail Fight
In White Plains prosecutors say John Gotti Jr while jailed after racketeering charges issued death threats to a co defendant. Assistant U.S. Attorney Vincent Heintz called the threat a danger to the community as bail arguments continued. Gotti's lawyer Gerald Shargel dismissed the claim as insufficient and late.
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John Gotti Jr
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Vincent Heintz
Gotti
America
John A. Gotti
Heintz
Gerald Shargel
Mark Fox
Sharge
McCaughey Ross Secures NOW Backing for Governor Run
Lieutenant Governor Betsy McCaughey Ross wins support from NOW New York PAC, urged to run for governor. Lois Shapiro-Canter, chairwoman, praises her independence and says McCaughey Ross places New York residents first, ahead of party.
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Betsy McCaughey Ross
National Organization For ‘Women’s Political Action Committee
New York
Lois Shapiro-Canter
NOW
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McCaughey Ross
State of
E Z Pass Privacy Bill Aims to Seal Toll Records
Albany lawmakers press a bill to seal E Z Pass records from general access, allowing only toll authorities and police with a subpoena during felony investigations. Norman Siegel of the NY Civil Liberties Union backs the move, warning government databases enable surveillance of lawful behavior.
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Norman Siegel
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New York Civil Liberties Union
New York State
Pizza man saves teens from deadly gas in Clifton Park
A Pizza Hut delivery driver warned two teenage sisters about a strong gas odor after detecting the scent at their Clifton Park home. He called 911. firefighters found high carbon monoxide levels from a faulty furnace. The mother, an ICU nurse, credited the driver with possibly saving their lives.
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Brenna Kearen
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Murphy
Albany
Patricia Keaton
Albany Medical Center
Shawn Brimhall
West Crescent
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