Loopholes plugged Stronger shield law approval expected
In Albany the senate appears set to back Assembly action to strengthen New York shield law. The bill, sponsored by Sen Tarky Lombardi Jr and Senate Majority Leader Warren Anderson, extends confidentiality to authors and other professionals and closes court-related loopholes. It also shields electronic press and notes, allows defense against contempt, and prevents employers from forcing disclosure. An Assembly vote on separate court TV cameras measure failed.
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Albany
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New York
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Syracuse
Senate
Warren M. Anderson
Michael J. Bragman
Cicero
Melvin N. Zimmer
Steve Riford
Rauburn
Bill Bush
R-Camillus
Hy Miller
Fayetteville
Bills to ban disabled bias pass in New York Assembly
Albany UPI reports a sweeping disabled rights package cleared by the Assembly. It would prohibit discrimination in employment and jury duty and add disabled as a protected class alongside sex race and creed. A separate measure would require minimum wage for certain blind workers in approved workshops, with debates over potential workshop closures. The bills now head to the Senate for action.
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Albany
UPI
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Senate
Carey seeks Supreme Court review of oil tax decision
Gov. Hugh L. Carey plans to ask the U S Supreme Court to reverse a federal appeals court ruling striking down a key section of New York oil company gross receipts tax. Officials say a new income tax on oil company profits may replace the challenged provision to preserve funds for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. Aides noted the aim to keep the $159.7 million already collected, while lawmakers respond cautiously about any new levy.
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New York Times Service
Albany
Hugh L. Carey
U.S. Supreme Court
Appeals Court
Carey
New York State
Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Richard J. Roth
Warren M. Anderson
Binghamton
Judge to appoint special prosecutor in Lemuel Smith case
Dutchess County Judge Albert Rosenblatt said he will appoint a special prosecutor to try Lemuel Smith for the Donna Payant murder. He rejected a bid to have the state attorney general handle the case due to potential conflict. He also denied defense motions to dismiss the case and allowed a forensic dental exam to proceed.
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Lemuel Smith
Donna Payant
Rosenblatt
State Attorney General's Office
John King
Bridgit Rahilly
Martin Rahilly
Green Haven State Prison
Smith
Lowell Lavine
Queens
New York City
Levine
Mrs. Payant
Bus drivers reject Adirondack Trailways contract offer
Kingston AP report says 57 Adirondack Trailways buses will not move after an 8-1 strike vote by Local 1582 drivers in Saugerites. Union leader Charles Scattergood cites cost of living caps and small wage increases as the main sticking points in the three year deal.
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Adirondack Trailways
Long Island
Albany
Gloversville
Syracuse
Massena
Careys new aide sparks staff anger in Albany
Albany reports say Gov. Hugh Careys administration faces tension as 30-year-old Michael Colopy begins a $48,000 a year post. Colopy joined on July 1 after approaching Careys wife Evangeline, bypassing usual staff screening, prompting fears of increased political influence and morale damage among top aides.
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Albany
UPI
Hugh Carey
Carey
Michael Colopy
Evangeline
Colopy
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