Court upholds New York back door borrowing plan
The New York Court of Appeals ruled 6-0 that public authority bond sales do not constitute state debt and need not voter approval. The decision allows a 4 year 320 billion program to rebuild roads bridges and mass transit with about 6 billion in authority bonds. Robert Schulz said he will seek Supreme Court review, arguing constitutional violations.
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New York Eyes Ban on Loose Cigarettes in Schools
Albany plans would prohibit sale of loose cigarettes and smoking in schools and many youth venues. The bill targets convenience stores selling 25 to 35 cent cigarettes to minors, with federal school smoking bans to be supported by state enforcement. Teachers could smoke only in designated outdoor areas if allowed by the local board.
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New York
Destitute Rochester Kids To Rejoin Parents
Nine children aged 10 months to 14 years found living in a filthy Rochester home with raw sewage were to be reunited with their parents, who face endangerment charges. Monroe County agreed to the arrangement this week, with a lawyer noting the family will receive public assistance and a new house.
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Rochester
Monroe County
John Person
Christine Conner
Brown
Doctors Malpractice Insurance Extended By Legislature
ALBANY The Legislature approved a one year extension to the medical malpractice insurance program for doctors raising coverage to 2 million per case. The plan had expired at midnight after lawmakers and Governor Mario Cuomo failed to approve an extender. The Senate and Assembly worked through the night and approved the bill about 5 20 a.m. before recess.
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Albany
Mario Cuomo
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