Anti smoking bill tightens sale to minors in New York
Albany conservatives report the state Senate would consider tougher limits on vending machine tobacco sales and higher penalties as part of an anti smoking bill approved 133 to 0 by the Assembly. The measure would cut back free tobacco distributions, with advocates calling it a major step for youth protection though weaker than hoped. Gov Cuomo expected to sign.
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Teen Amy Fisher warns to stay away from victim
In Nassau County Amy Fisher, 17, pleads for freedom while judge warns bail could be revoked if she contacts Mary Jo Buttafuoco or family. Prosecutor says a movie company helped post part of the bond, prompting questions about her financial benefit from the alleged crime. Fisher was jailed on an attempted murder charge after May 21 arrest for the May 19 shooting outside Massapequa home linked to the affair with Joseph Buttafuoco.
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State Senate weighs $800 million jobs bond bill
Albany awaits action on an $800 million “Jobs for a New York” bond act as the Senate and Assembly urge a budget fix for Suffolk County. Gov Cuomo says the plan would fund public works and create thousands of jobs, but lawmakers face stalled votes and party pressure amid ongoing talks. County Executive Robert Gaffney says commitments falter as he hypes Albany lobbying efforts.
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Pharmacists Lose Bid for Higher Pay in New York
Albany reports Governor Mario Cuomo vetoed a bill to raise pharmacists earnings. The measure would have boosted the Medicaid dispensing fee and increased drug purchase reimbursements, potentially costing the state about 10.6 million dollars.
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Jury Indicts man in deaths of two children
A Schoharie County grand jury indicted Dennis Conway 33 Middleburgh on charges he killed 3 month old Kyle Adair in June and 2 year old Michael Pearson of Cobleskill in 1984. Nassau County to collect 5 million in unpaid traffic tickets after amnesty to allow payment without penalties. District Attorney Denis Dillon said thousands of letters will be sent to motorists with outstanding tickets offering 20 days grace with no late penalties.
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Albany drug agency tied to bid-rigging and favors
New York state inspector general report alleges the Division of Substance Abuse Services awarded over 600000 in no bid contracts to friends and associates over two years. An official steered business to a friend who funded a softball team the official managed amid management improprieties. William Powers filed an FEC complaint alleging collusion between a "Dump D amato" group and the state Democratic Committee.
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