Cousteau declares windship Alcyone ready to revolutionize sea travel
Jacques Cousteau piloted the 103-foot windship Alcyone into New York Harbor ending a May 13 voyage from La Rochelle France. Powered by two Turbosails and two diesel engines the vessel aims to cut fuel use 20 to 30 percent and shift propulsion to wind. He credits industry with finishing the project while planning a six to eight week Norfolk stay before a five year global voyage.
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New York Assembly votes to raise drinking age to 21
The New York State Assembly approved raising the drinking age to 21 after leaders like Speaker Stanley Fink and Majority Leader Daniel Walsh switched positions. Proponents claim the law would save lives and cut injuries, with supporters citing youth alcohol related crash reductions. Opponents questioned precedent and potential federal funding tiesamid debate and political pressure.
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Lawmakers Split Over 21 Year Old Drinking Age Debate
The article details votes on raising the drinking age with 16 legislators switching to support. Cuomo shifts to a broader state campaign rather than heavy lobbying, while critics argue the bill risks penalizing young adults not involved in DWI. Medical societies back the measure citing life-saving potential.
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Koch suspends three day care workers with sex crime records
New York Mayor Edward Koch overruled a top official and ordered the immediate suspension of three day care workers who have criminal records involving sex crimes. He criticized the HRA for delays in evaluating their fitness and said the workers would be on forced vacation without pay while a determination is made.
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Two state workers charged in cocaine sales scheme
Albany report says Joseph Gregory of Cohoes and Terry Ann Dahlin of Schenectady face a 21 count indictment for operating a cocaine manufacturing plant and selling the drug to state workers at the State Office Campus. Gregory’s wife Donna was also arrested. the pair were suspended from the Department of Transportation after a June raid on a print shop in Albany.
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Cuomo aide resigns from New York economic post
Gov. Mario Cuomo’s deputy secretary for economic development Hugh O’Neill, a $69,000-a-year appointee named in 1979 by former Gov. Carey, says he is resigning to pursue private consulting work. He plans to leave in the next couple of weeks, with his future steps undecided.
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Art-gallery promoter faces second grand larceny indictment
Monroe County analyst Thomas Termotto 28 of Perinton free on 50000 bail after a second indictment in two weeks charging him with 14 counts of second degree grand larceny and five counts of attempted second degree grand larceny in an art gallery project. Albany Lotto 40 numbers 11 3 27 24 32 14. Win Four 2342. winning Daily Number 881.
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