Albany Budget Watch: $117 Million Restored to Municipalities
Legislature restores 117 million in revenue sharing to the 15 billion budget while Senate Republicans push for 177 million in additions before summer recess. Assembly had approved 202 million in new spending. Gov Carey vetoed many items. GOP plan adds transit aid, upstate emergency grants, education programs, and targeted projects including Snug Harbor and SUNY Binghamton.
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State seeks funds for 50 million in court pay hikes
Albany reported lawmakers and state budget officials faced protests from more than 200 court workers demanding 50 million dollars for negotiated pay raises. The raises were not in the 1980 81 budget, an omission officials cited as the source of funding trouble.
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Assembly OKs new assessment system
The New York State Assembly approved 77 to 66 a plan to classify property for assessment, aiming to ease residential tax burden. Debate was long but unlikely to become law, as the Senate would not consider the bill. Local Republicans derided the plan as bureaucratic chaos, while Democrats backed it amid warnings of potential higher taxes under full-value assessments.
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Senate approves tough DWI bill in New York
The state Senate passed a get-tough DWI measure requiring drunk drivers to submit to blood or breath tests or face immediate license suspension. Sponsor Sen. Tarky Lombardi Jr. and Assemblyman Leonard Bersani, Syracuse Republicans, argued the danger of drunk driving warrants removing offenders to protect innocent motorists.
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Two Holley men struck by lightning at Lancaster golf cart
Edward Ciccarlo, 38, and Stanley Passarell, 52, were in a golf cart at Lancaster Country Club when a lightning bolt struck. They escaped serious injury and were treated for minor burns at St. Joseph's Community Hospital in Cheektowaga.
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Herald-Journal Subscription Rates for New York State
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Elmira inmates stage five hour sit down protest
About 300 maximum security prisoners staged a five hour sit down at Elmira Correctional Facility to press for better calls food health care and privileges. Officials said no force was used no injuries and no hostages. Inmates began at noon and broke up around 5 pm after discussions with facility staff.
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Shots fired at crop-dusting plane near Mohawk settlement
State police pursue leads on whether rifle fire over the weekend came from Ganienkeh Mohawk settlement near Altona while a USDA contract plane sprayed gypsy moths. A trailing observer reported a group firing, but no suspects are named and officials say Indians may not be involved. The FBI opened an inquiry as investigators caution on potential danger to the aircraft and occupants.
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Kodak Colorfourst 50 Color Film Gift for Father’s Day
Color film you buy promises instant rewards for Dad this Father’s Day and for you. The Kodak Colorfourst 50 advertises a quick, satisfying gift option, urging readers to act now with bold calls to click and buy.
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