Year round school pilot gains preliminary approval in Albany
New York lawmakers approved a pilot program for a continuous learning year to test year round schooling. The measure sponsored by Sen. Joseph Pisani passed 31 to 24 after eight years of rejection, allowing voluntary implementation in three districts with nine week terms and three week vacations. Opponents include tourism groups fearing impact on traditional summer vacations.
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Albany
New Rochelle
GOP
Joseph Pisani
Pisani
New York
New York Legislature Passes Hearing Aid Regulation Bill
The New York Assembly approved a consumer bill requiring state registration of hearing aid dealers. It mandates written audiologist or ENT recommendations for sales and imposes a $50 annual dealer fee plus a $10,000 bond. The measure, supported by Ronald Stott, estimates $50,000 yearly cost to the state.
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Albany Bureau
Albany
New York
Mario Cuomo
Secretary of State
Senate
North
Syracuse
Ronald Stott
Milton Jonas
North Mertick
New York State
State Health Department
Ronald A. Stott
Stott
Public Service Commission
Postal Rates and Surcharges for New York and Nearby States
A fragmented rate table lists daily weekly and Sunday charges for mailing services in and outside New York State. Figures show base rates for 1 month 6 months and weekly options plus Sunday surcharges and fees. It includes Baily SuNDay and DAIly entries with varying cents and dollar amounts.
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Uftion
York State
New York State
Barty
Anderson backs aid to close New York budget gap
Senate Leader Warren M. Anderson told Mayor Abraham D. Beame he would back 208 million in extra city taxing power to cover a 641 million shortfall. He tied the package to a state aid to education plan totaling 200 million for statewide schools and 53 million for New York City schools next year. The City Council sought 439 million in new taxing authority.
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Albany
N.Y
UPI
Senate
Warren M. Anderson
New York
Abraham D. Beame
Anderson
Senate GOP revises lobbying bill weakens reporting
In Albany the Senate Republicans draft a revised lobbying regulation bill weaker than the Assembly version. The plan drops enforcement for reporting meals and sustenance over 25 dollars and would not require detailed disclosure of expenditures to influence lawmakers.
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Albany
New York Senate
Senate
House
Assembly
Sen
Ate
Senate Republican
Senate approves tenants habitability warranty bill
The New York state Senate approved a law requiring landlords to offer a warranty of habitability for residential tenants. Sponsor Sen. H. Douglas Barclay said the measure creates parity between tenants and landlords. An opponent called it another nail in the coffin of free enterprise.
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Albany
UPI
State Senate
Sen. H. Douglas
Barclay
R-Pulaski
Assembly bill would protect dairy farmers
A measure to guard dairy farmers from losing milk payments up to 400000 dollars clears the Assembly and seeks Senate approval. It would require milk dealers to post a surety bond or fund to guarantee payments, with a small per hundredweight levy if a fund is chosen.
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William S. Stevens
Albany
UPI
Assembly
Senate
John Dyson
Agriculture and Markets
Mark A. Siegel
D-Manhattan
New York State
Arenal Volcano Erupts. Two Dead in Costa Rica
Mt Arenal erupted violently blasting ash over neighboring villages. Two persons were killed and several others reported missing as authorities assess damage and hazards around the 5,092 foot volcano near San Jose Costa Rica.
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San Jose
Costa Rica
UPI
Mt. Arenal
Allegheny Eases Travel to Pan Ams World From Syracuse
Allegheny offers easy access to Pan Am World and over 90 cities worldwide from Syracuse. By coordinating schedules and joint arrangements, travelers can reach Europe and Latin America with minimal transfer. Allegheny flights arrive at the Worldport at JFK, near international connections. Check schedules to see how simple it is.
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Allegheny
Pan Am
Syracuse
Europe
Latin America
New York
Worldport
Jfk
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