New York Moves to Ease Ballot Access Rules
Albany NY steps toward easing onerous ballot rules after state elections board approves regulations. Public comment period opens with a 45 day window and federal review by US Justice Department under the Voting Rights Act. Changes target 1997 elections. Candidates will be notified of petition errors with a three day correction period.
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Adelphi Trustees Case Referred to Attorney General
Albany The state attorney general reviews Adelphi University trustees wasteful spending and may sue for restitution. Regents voted to refer findings to Attorney General Dennis Vacco who can seek restitution from ex President Peter Diamandopoulos and board members under nonprofit laws.
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Poll Finds NYC Dwellers Happier Optimistic
The New York Times reports a citywide poll of 1397 adults from March 1 to 6 showing half would not leave New York even if possible. 34 percent say life has improved in four years, with whites more satisfied than blacks or Hispanics.
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Republicans push larger state tax cuts in budget talks
Albany Republicans unveil a plan to cut taxes at a cost of 216 million next year and nearly 25 billion when fully phased in by 2001 02. Leader Joseph Bruno says the package sets priorities for negotiations with Gov Pataki and Assembly Speaker Silver. Proposals include temporary clothing tax waivers and a phased 1 percent sales tax cut, a health care tax provider phaseout, an adoption tax credit, and lower excise taxes on alcohol.
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