New York law aims to boost organ donations statewide
Albany report: a new state law requires hospitals to screen nearly all deceased patients for possible donations and to notify federally approved organ procurement organizations. These groups will approach families about donations. Expert says uniform reporting will raise donor numbers without overburdening hospitals.
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OU Mom admits guilt in daughter's starvation death
A New York mother of ten pleaded guilty to murder in the starvation death of her four year old daughter Nadine. Carla Lockwood admitted depriving Nadine of food and failing to seek medical help, while eight surviving children are in foster care. Lockwood faces 15 years to life at sentencing scheduled for October 24.
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Council OKs plan to monitor NYC police conduct
New York City Council approved by a 40-7 vote a plan to create an independent board to oversee internal police investigations and probe corruption claims. The move follows complaints of police abuse and a history of attempts to curb outside oversight.
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Courts take steps to clean in garbage industry
In a 10 year FBI led probe 13 companies and five individuals including Mario Gigante plead guilty in New York area suburbs to conspiracy and tax charges. Courts gain power to oversee a $500 million waste industry in Westchester Orange and Dutchess counties aiming to end anticompetitive force.
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