Upstate Official Defects to Republicans in NY
Marty Torrey, Columbia County Democratic chairman, switches to the GOP citing liberal New York City bias. Gov Pataki and GOP leader at headquarters announced his move amid prior defections including Richard Grebinger of Hempstead and Debra Mazzearell who joined Democrats. Torrey and Grebinger said Democrats are biased toward NYC and ignored rural leaders.
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Pataki Rejects Long Term Temporary Budget Plan
Albany Gov George Pataki ruled out any long term temporary budgets beyond one week as the state faces a 13th consecutive late budget. Lawmakers previously approved six week extensions, while staff talks continue amid rent control impasse and broader budget issues.
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Danish bay's father won't be prosecuted
New York prosecutors drop most charges against Exavier Wardlaw father of a Danish toddler left in a stroller outside a restaurant while the parents drank inside. The judge ordered six months of good behavior in exchange for dismissal of disorderly conduct and reckless endangerment counts. Sorensen and the child later returned to Denmark after prosecutors halted the case.
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