Senate fails to override Cuomo death penalty veto
In Albany the state Senate fell one vote short of the two thirds needed to override Gov. Mario Cuomo's veto of the death penalty bill. Sponsor Len Dale Volker expects success next time as support wanes in the Democratic Assembly. Senator Israel Ruiz cited his absence and Marty Markowitz switching to oppose as reasons for the failed override. The vote leaves unresolved a bill permitting death sentences in certain murders, with Cuomo previously favoring life without parole alternatives. The electric chair has not been used since 1963.
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Democrats Trade Divestment Moves Over South Africa Ties
Albany Republicans criticize Democratic proposals to end New York financial dealings with firms tied to apartheid. Senate leaders warn divestment could hurt major employers like TBM General Electric and Eastman Kodak, with Governor Cuomo and Speaker Fink at odds on loans and purchasing limits. Republican Comptroller Edward Regan opposes divestiture as improper for pension funds.
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U.S
Edward Regan
SUNY Students Protest With Night Vigil Over South Africa Stocks
About 40 SUNY students camped outside SUNY headquarters overnight in a permitted protest against investments in firms doing business with South Africa. Police arrested 26 during the demonstration as SUNY trustees refuse to divest $14.2 million in stock across 17 companies tied to the white-minority regime. Nineteen pled guilty to minor charges and six await trial.
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Ica
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Teens guilty in fraternity hazing incident
Five teenagers were convicted of seriously injuring a 17 year old during an unauthorized fraternity initiation on Nov 11 1993 at West Hempstead High School. The victim John Issacson suffered internal injuries requiring emergency surgery. Names withheld due to age.
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Wells Fargo fires vault workers after Chelsea heist
Four Wells Fargo vault workers, ambushed during an $8 million theft at the Chelsea depot on April 29, were fired. Robert La France and Mark Kluberschanz said they faced gunmen and blame the firing on scapegoating, while Ernesto Velasquez and Alan Oakes were also dismissed. Investigators consider an inside job.
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