Albany Democrat primary bid hinges on convention test
Lt. Gov Betsy McCaughey Ross plans to circulate petitions for September primary if she fails to reach 29 percent at the state convention. Five candidates vie for the Democratic nomination to challenge Gov George Pataki. The May 27 28 Westchester County convention will test support. 51 percent weighted vote designates a convention winner. Those below 29 percent must seek 15,000 signatures to qualify for ballot.
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New York Holocaust Office to Help Recover Looted Art
Albany reports Gov. George Pataki said the state will assist Holocaust survivors and heirs in recovering art looted during the Nazi era. The Claims Processing Center has previously helped reclaim funds from dormant Swiss bank accounts and uncollected policies since 1997. Call (800) 695-3318 or visit www.claims.state.ny.us.
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Lyons teacher to retire after misconduct ruling
Robert Bloomer a Lyons teacher for 27 years, found guilty on 12 charges of fondling a 16 year old student and touching her other than properly. an arbitrator ordered a $30,000 fine but the district waived $21,000, allowing his early retirement and return to teaching due to long service.
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Substitute teacher pleads innocent in chair assault at Queens school
Hermina Brunson, 64, a substitute at Public School 127 in Queens, pleaded innocent to two counts of assault after a chair-swinging incident injured two 11-year-olds. She was charged with endangering the welfare of a child and criminal possession of a weapon. Brunson was released on her own recognizance. licenses were revoked in 1983 for corporal punishment allegations.
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Texaco extortion tapes case heads to jurors
White Plains prosecutors argue Texaco executive Lundwall and retired treasurer Ulich plotted to hide or destroy evidence in a 1996 discrimination case. Lundwall released tapes after a failed extortion attempt, leading to a $176 million settlement and charges of conspiracy and obstruction of justice. Jury deliberations set to begin after closing arguments.
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N Mexico nuclear dump near opening sparks years of debate
Carlsbad seeks to start filling the Waste Isolation Pilot Plant within weeks, ending decades of safety debates over storing nuclear waste from weapons work. Supporters cite jobs and growth, while opponents warn of potential leaks. The DOE facility near Carlsbad faces final EPA certification and possible lawsuits.
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