Iowa babies for sale ads shock adoption officials
Iowa faces a troubling trend as advertisements seek healthy white infants for wealthy coast couples. Officials describe daily postings in state papers listing infants for adoption, highlighting concerns over treating babies as commodities and the impact on birth families and agencies.
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Mohawks push to remove illegal guns on St. Regis reserve
Gov. Cuomo and Mohawk leaders reach agreement to help state police seize illegal weapons on the 28 000 acre St Regis Reservation amid ongoing violence tied to casino disputes. Onondaga Chief Oren Lyons says broad cooperation is needed though locating weapons remains hard.
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Fama convicted in Bensonhurst racially charged Hawkins killing
A Brooklyn jury found Joseph Fama guilty of depraved indifference second degree murder for his role in the Bensonhurst attack that killed Yusuf Hawkins, a 16 year old Black teen, with prosecutors portraying him as the mob's trigger man. The verdict, announced by forewoman Tonya Bailey, sparked street celebrations and prompted calls from Mayor Dinkins for racial healing and reflection on justice.
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Partly cloudy with cooling trend into weekend
Weather summary notes a mix of sun and clouds with a continued cool spell. Saturday is expected to see a high near 60 as conditions shift toward milder readings.
State senator Donovan to retire amid death penalty shift
New York State Senator James Donovan of Chadwicks Oneida County plans to retire citing illness after contracting colon cancer. His battle and doubts about the death penalty helped alter Albany politics as advocates say they lack one vote to override Gov Cuomo’s veto without his support.
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Rochester Lawmakers Pivot on Overriding Veto
In a tense session 24 hours to override the veto 99 voting units remained. Assemblyman Gary Proud D Rochester shifted support to an amended bill with extra safeguards to avoid wrongful executions. Donovan declined final stance citing health and time limits. Edward Byrne spoke for Proud while Donovan weighed his position on this year’s over ride.
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