Panels to Report on How New York Should Dispose Toxic Wastes
Two legislative subcommittees in Albany plan to report on toxic waste disposal options. They favor regional treatment plants over a single facility but clash over ownership and operation. Daly calls for $150 million public bonds and state control. Grannis supports private construction with initial studies and tax incentives.
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State Urged to Buy Love Canal Homes for Relocation
In Niagara Falls a Buffalo paper cites a Carter aide saying state government should fund permanent relocation for Love Canal families, not the federal government. About 400 to 450 of 800 eligible families seek government relocation, with 211 already in motels or apartments as hearings loom on June 30.
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Environmental officials launch two day northern New York tour
State Environ mental Conservation Commissioner Robert Flacke and EPA regional chief Charles Warren lead an eight city helicopter tour of polluted sites and power plants under construction across northern New York. The itinerary includes a PCB site in West Glens Falls, an acid rain briefing at Ray Brook, an acid rain lake, Cornwall Island views, and flyovers of Ontario lake plants plus Oswego pollution facilities.
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River death shocks Troy as infant found after kidnapping charge
The body of 4 month old Keenan P. Williams was found in the Hudson River, a day after Richard Williams Jr., 25, of Greeleyville, SC, was charged with kidnapping. Police say the infant was missing from his crib since Saturday morning. Williams is jailed without bail in Rensselaer County.
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Worm tax standoff drags as Albany promises action
Nine weeks into the fishing season, 13 year old Jody Gerard remains taxed on worm sales. Legislation to exempt young entrepreneurs from sales tax stalls amid politics. Sen Schermerhorn and Assemblyman Hinchey push bills differing on exemption thresholds. The Senate passed Schermerhorn’s version on May 6.
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Lotto numbers drawn in New York Saturday night
New York AP reports the Lotto draw numbers as 16 39 32 31 38 10 with supplementary 29. No winner names or prize amounts provided.
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Cult bill in Albany unlikely to pass this session
The New York Legislature reviews a proposed curfew on cult members with court custody for youths over 15, facing constitutionality questions and weak odds of approval amid lobbying from Unification Church critics. Senate action on drug paraphernalia penalties looms, while budget fights and spending caps draw election‑season attention.
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Brooklyn man recaptured after Ossining jail escape
A 24-year-old from Brooklyn, Carlos Amerquita, who fled Ossining Correctional Facility Saturday night, was found hiding aboard a sailboat docked about 50 yards into the Hudson River and returned to the facility within roughly 23 hours. He was serving 144 to 444 years for second degree robbery. authorities did not disclose how he escaped.
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Merald Journal Subscription Rates and Postage Schedule
Merald Journal announces subscription rates for New York State and outside zones, detailing Daily and Sunday papers, omnipresent postal zones, and postages. Includes prices for 3 month, 6 month, and 1 month terms, with separate totals for paper, postage, and combined cost.
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Reggie Jackson shaken after Manhattan shooting incident
New York, NY Angel Viera 25 was charged with attempted murder after three shots were fired in a dispute over a parking spot near Reggie Jackson. Police found bullet holes, Jackson said he was scared, and he later described the episode as blown out of proportion while an Yankees win over the Blue Jays followed.
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Flyer lands in hospital during Glens Falls circus act
Ringling Brothers trapeze artist Pedro Carrillo, 33, Venice Florida, fractured pelvis after bouncing from a safety net at Glens Falls Civic Center. He also suffered a fractured arm and head injuries. partner Luis Posso escaped unharmed. Eyewitnesses said both men fell into a hockey penalty box and Carrillo struck the box after completing a jump. hospital says Carrillo in good condition.
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Park police pilfered petrol on Long Island
A four year state audit found Jones Beach State Parkway Authority police stole thousands of gallons of gasoline after pumping into patrol cars. The 1974 to 1978 audit cited vehicles needing refueling after 30 to 40 miles. The authority dissolved in 1978 and police merged with state troopers last year.
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Racial cross incidents rock Monroe County suburbs
State police investigate a cross burning in Henrietta and a cross with KKK message left at a Chili home. Weekends' events follow a string of harassment cases since last fall including vandalism, threats, and a KKK recruitment poster found at Monroe Community College.
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Twenty car driver charged after deadly Pendleton bicycle crash
In Pendleton Niagara County a 13 year old rider Randy Samanka of Lockport died after being struck by a car on Beach Ridge Road. The driver David Johnson 20 of North Tonawanda faces charges of leaving the scene of an accident.
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