Auction bids for odd Transit Authority lost items in New York
The Transit Authority Lost Property Unit in New York auctions unusual items including 100 white spats, artificial legs, a Cartier watch, a 200 pound air hammer, and dozens of left sneakers. Supervisor Lawrence Woods notes many valuables, with unclaimed items held six months before disposal or sale. The 706 lots include jewelry, paintings, and household goods. last auction raised 28 thousand dollars for operations.
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Computer speed fingerprinting to solve crimes in New York
A report on New York City Police Department plans for a computerized fingerprint system to speed identifications. The initiative targets latent prints, including a 500,000 person Latent Cognizant File, reducing match times from months to minutes and aiming to curb serial rapes such as the Flatbush case.
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Cuomo urges public ownership as LILCO faces Gloria outages
Gov. Mario Cuomo faulted Long Island Lighting Co for outages after Hurricane Gloria and urged a shift to public ownership, saying the private utility bears no public accountability. He also argued shareholders should cover cleanup costs if the panel finds inadequate storm prep. A separate New York City review flagged foster agencies for unacceptable abuse reports amid a $146 million city program. Also, Albany offered Daily Number lottery results with 420 as the winning number.
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New York Telephone Promises Low Costs and Broad Regional Coverage
Over 50,000 dedicated New York Telephone employees provide service at the lowest possible price. Callers are assured their calls go through thanks to operators, technicians, and network staff. The Regional Calling Area covers the entire 315 area plus part of 607 including Cortland and Ithaca, with costs lower than competitors across five other regions. The message emphasizes savings and service quality.
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