Judge condemns New York Human Rights unit backlog
A New York Court of Appeals judge demanded legislative intervention to force the Human Rights division to cut a long standing complaints backlog. Judge Joseph Bellacosa said delays undermine public confidence and criticized the agency for slow investigations and late hearings despite recent claimed improvements.
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Griswolds win longest kiss with 29 hour embrace in NYC
Roberta and Mark Griswold, ski instructors from Allen Park Michigan, won Breath Savers Longest Kiss Challenge at Harley Davidson Cafe Manhattan after kissing for 29 hours straight. Runners up were Chike Lamar Carter and Menthia Clark from New Orleans. Prize includes a trip to Paris. Guinness World Records had not yet commented.
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Dispute over FDA control delays tougher tobacco bill agreement
Congressional negotiators press for a national tobacco policy as a clash over FDA authority stalls a bid to strengthen the June 1998 settlement. Senator McCain seeks higher cigarette prices and punitive caps, while Senator Hatch warns the plan may be unconstitutional and bankrupt the industry. Administration officials urge bipartisan progress despite the rift.
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New York settlement discussed as Rosenbaum family attends sentencing
The Rosenbaum family flew to New York for the sentencing of two men convicted in Yankel Rosenbaum's 1991 Crown Heights death. Mayor Giuliani indicated a settlement would include an apology for city conduct during the riot. Norman Rosenbaum, 40, an Australian lawyer, called the development significant as the city weighs civil rights case terms.
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Man Dumps 43 Guinea Pigs In Central Park
New York authorities say Youji Zheng, 25, Chelsea resident, released 43 guinea pigs in Central Park last Thursday. Thirty three were recovered. ten may have died in the snowy park. Zheng faced eviction as police and Parks Department tracked tips leading to his arrest.
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Harlem Woman Arrested in Statutory Rape Case
A 35 year old Harlem divorcee, Carmen Valentin, is eight months pregnant by a 14 year old boy with whom she had a year long sexual relationship. She faces charges of statutory rape and sodomy and endangering the welfare of a child. Police learned of the affair through a mental health worker and social services staff. The boy’s parents, who did not report the situation earlier, had him living with his grandmother. Valentin claims to be in love and says the unborn child’s father is the victim.
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Clinton backs food stamp restoration for immigrants
President Clinton plans support for a bill in the Republican led Congress to restore food stamps to about 250,000 legal immigrants cut off by the 1986 welfare overhaul. The move would aid children elderly disabled refugees asylum seekers and Vietnamese Hmong allies.
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Senators fail to derail Mexico drug war certification
The Senate rejected a bid to overturn President Clinton's March 26 certification that Mexico is fully cooperative in the war on drugs. The 54 to 45 vote leaves the designation intact despite critics who say Mexico has not made progress in stemming drug trafficking or pursuing kingpins. Senator Feinstein and Senator Coverdell led the challenge.
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Republicans Push Random Drug Testing for House Staff
Republicans seek random drug tests for all House members and staff. House Democrats call the plan unnecessary. Rep Dennis Hastert announced the proposal at a Thursday subcommittee hearing as Clinton policy coordinator faced sharp Republican questions. The rule would tighten the unused policy requiring both party leaders to agree before testing. An aide said Rep Gephardt has never consented, backing the Democratic view the rule is unnecessary.
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Dems Block Tax Breaks on School Savings Accounts
The Senate again blocked a bill expanding tax favored savings accounts for school expenses including private tuition. The 58 to 42 vote marked the fourth such partisan move since last fall. Supporters seek to raise annual contributions to 2000 while keeping tax free earnings and withdrawals. Opponents say tax breaks favor wealthier families sending children to private or religious schools.
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DC school chief Becton to retire after current year
Julius W. Becton Jr., a retired general who led DC schools during a turbulent period, will resign at term's end after 16 months on the job. The 72 year old cited exhaustion and said the crisis persists though progress has been made, while Mayor Barry criticized the tenure.
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