Lawmakers Near Budget Pact tighten crime penalties
Albany reports show leaders nearing a budget agreement including tougher sentences for violent criminals and rehabilitation options for some drug offenders. The plan also seeks beer and soda tax cuts, higher tuition for state universities, and pension boosts for 400000 retirees, with many details still under negotiation.
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NYC safety officer arrested for marijuana possession
Ronald Roberts, a 45 year old safety officer in the New York City public school system, was arrested at Division of School Safety headquarters in Public School 64 Manhattan East Village after police found 30 pounds of marijuana in a Grenada bound package. Roberts, who lived in Harlem, faced a felony charge with up to 15 years in prison.
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Reward in black bear killing grows to 5000 dollars
The reward for leads in the killing of a young black bear found in Forest Park Queens has risen to 5000 dollars. The Humane Society of the United States matched the city Parks Department's 2500 dollar offer, suggesting the bear may have been a victim of poachers. The 150 pound bear was gutted with a cross in its abdomen.
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Gaskets Leak At Indian Point 3 Nuclear Plant
Tests at Indian Point 3 confirmed a slight water leak from two metal gaskets sealing the reactor vessel. The New York Power Authority said leakage runs about half a gallon per hour. Workers will replace gaskets in a repair that could take a month. plant has been shut since Feb 27, 1993, after NRC found equipment and performance problems.
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Senate OKs registry for sex offenders
ALBANY The state Senate approved a sex offender registry bill 52 to 1 as Megan Kankas mother watched. The measure requires annual registration for offenders with violent crimes to inform authorities every three months and allows public access via a 900 number. Local police get notices and photos for serious moves into communities.
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New Jersey
Megan Kanka
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