Way clears for jobless checks in New York
Albany action by the Legislature allows up to 9 billion dollars in federal funds to be spent this year enabling unemployment, welfare, and Medicaid payments to resume. Court of Appeals ruling prompted the stop and now the bill extends spending authority through November 8 while lawmakers review federal allocations. Governor Carey expected to sign as fall sessions approach.
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Berkowitz Is Moved To Dannemora For Special Isolation Program
DANNEMORA AP David Berkowitz the Son of Sam killer has been transferred from Attica to Clinton Correctional Facility to gauge participation in a Program Preparedness Unit for inmates kept separated from the general population. Authorities say the unit provides full prison life away from others while isolation is used for high profile cases.
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Casino supporters lose push to place casino referendum
Albany Republicans blocked a vote on legalizing casino gambling this session. Senate conferees failed to muster enough support to bring a bill to the floor before summer recess, delaying any plan to place a constitutional amendment on the November ballot. If not revived this year, advocates must restart the approval process next year.
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Carey signs broad shield law expansion in New York
Governor Hugh Carey approved a package of laws expanding the states shield law to cover television and radio reporters, freelance writers, and editors while adding photographic and electronic records to what counts as news. The measure clarifies who is covered and when courts may require disclosure.
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