Debates Spark Blame as Giuliani and Messinger Clash
In a tense first of two debates, Rudolph Giuliani is accused of bullying and mismanaging city schools by challenger Mark Messinger. Giuliani counters with defense of his record, while noting Messinger would mirror predecessor David Dinkins. The exchange covers police, schools, crowding, and the death penalty as both defend starkly different visions for New York.
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Baby born early found in teen mother closet in Central Islip
A four pound baby boy, born five weeks premature and hidden in his teenage mother’s closet, remained in stable condition at Stony Brook University Hospital. The 17-year-old mother, Shanta Clark, was arrested on endangering the welfare charge as Suffolk County investigates foster care options. Neither parent knew of the pregnancy.
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D'Amato approval rating climbs in NY poll
A Marist College poll shows Senator Alfonso D Amato with a 40 percent approval among New York voters his highest in over three years. He leads several Democratic challengers and trails only Geraldine Ferraro who plans a December decision on running.
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Probe finds no pattern of police brutality
Federal investigators conclude the alleged sodomy attack on Haitian immigrant Louima by Brooklyn officers was an isolated incident not evidence of a broader brutality pattern. Four officers faced charges. officials say no smoking gun or pervasive condoning found.
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Fiery Thruway crash closes section near Yonkers
A car and a gasoline tanker collision sparked a blaze that killed the tanker driver and buckled the Thruway overpass near Yonkers. The damaged section will stay shut at least 10 days for demolition and temporary bridge construction, with a permanent fix possibly a year away. The tanker carried 8,800 gallons of gasoline. the car’s driver was burned and later identified as a white male.
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