New York Education Costs Versus State Burdens Revealed
An AP report details how New York ranked second in per pupil spending at 3197 in 1979 80 while Alaska topped the nation at 4587, with New York relying heavily on local property taxes. The survey breaks down state, local, and federal shares of 9.1 billion spent on public schools in New York and contrasts California Alaska New Jersey Massachusetts and Pennsylvania.
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Albany
Alaska
New York
Citizens Public
Ued
New Jersey
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
California
Tal
Alistair MacKinnon
New York State
MacKinnon
John Quimby
Hawaii
New Hampshire
Mississippi
Washington
Connecticut
Colorado
Delays Mount as Strike Cuts Air Traffic Across U S
New York passengers endure longer wait times as the 72nd day of the air traffic controllers strike disrupts schedules at LaGuardia and throughout the Northeast. FAA data show average delays of about 592 flights per day, with one in twenty flights late by 30 minutes or more, as airlines cut flights while weather and staffing strain persist.
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New York
American Airlines Flight 65
LaGuardia
Flight 65
Federal Aviation Administration
Alice Magdal
Boston
St. Louis
Northeast
FAA
Infant tossed from window dies. uncle charged
A 22-year-old Bronx man, Garner Frazier, is charged with second-degree murder for hurling his 18-month-old nephew, Vander Frazier, from a fifth-floor apartment bathroom window. The baby died at Jacobi Hospital after being rushed there.
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NEW York (Ap
Bronx
Mitchell Elberg
Garner Frazier
Vander Frazier
John Starr
Jacobi Hospital
Frazier
Escaped convict sent postcard from New York
An escapee, Michael Harry Lloyd, mailed a postcard to a friend in a Pennsylvania prison with a joke about being there. FBI agents learned Lloyd lived on Staten Island after checking records and located him in a local tavern while pursuing return to Northampton County Prison in Easton.
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New York
New York City
Pennsylvania
FBI
Michael Harry Lloyd
Michael Wilson
Northampton County
Easton
Lloyd
Staten Island
Rape Attack Alleges Nun in Harlem Convent
A 30-year-old nun in the Sisters of Charity convent in Harlem was raped and robbed by two intruders who gained access through an unlocked roof door. One attacker assaulted her, scratched 27 crosses on her body with a knife, and stole $50 before fleeing. She was taken to St. Vincent’s Hospital in not life threatening condition, though a Daily News source cited she is in serious condition due to a blood disorder. The sisters are active in local social work.
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New York
Manhattan
Sisters of Charity
Harlem
St. Vincents Hospital
The
Daily News
Niagara pollution report sparks cross border fury
The Niagara River pollution study warns 380000 Americans and Canadians face health risks from toxins dumped by 777 industries. Officials in New York and Ontario spar over responsibility while federal funds target a $13 million upgrade to the Niagara Falls Waste Water Treatment Plant.
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Niagara Falls
I Told You
Niagara River
Vince Kerrie
Ontario
Albany
New York
Department of Environmental Conservation
Hugh Carey
William Davis
Kerrie
Environment
Kenneth Norton
United States Agency
DEC
John Moore
NYPIG
Buffalo
Wive-Tv
Federal Environmental Protection Agency
Test tube baby clinic debate in Buffalo
Erie County lawmakers debated a proposed test tube baby clinic at Erie County Medical Center. Opponents called it playing God while proponent Dr. Jack Lippes framed it as a humane medical advance. Lawmakers acknowledged moral questions but pondered next steps as funds and Medicaid help were discussed.
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Buffalo
Erie County
Erie County Medical Center
Anne C. Dill
Stanley H. Zagora
Zagora
Lippes
Louis J. Russo
Robert Wise
Wise
Stiffer penalties eyed to curb lobbying activity
Albany AP The commission regulating 1500 registered lobbyists seeks longer life and higher penalties to curb illegal and undisclosed lobbying. Chairman Kreutzer says current $1000 fines are weak and supports raising civil fines to $5000 and requiring agency registration. Public disclosure remains a key weapon.
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Albany
State Commission On
Commission
S. Stanley Kreutzer
Senate
Kreutzer
Lisset
Coed In Coma After Allergy Vaccine Incident
Sharon Grossman a 20 year old computer science student at Stony Brook University remains in a coma in University Hospital more than a week after a severe reaction to an allergy shot. A hospital spokesman said a full scale investigation is under way and that no errors were found in administering the vaccine. The university clinic suspended injections and the implicated batch was set aside for tests. The attending physician was removed from student health duties at her request.
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Stony Brook
University Hospital
Sharon Grossman
Howard Beach
Queens
State University of New York
James Rhatigan
Miss Grossman
University
Student Health Services Infirmary
Trial delayed again in Western New York killings
The trial of white Army Pvt. Joseph Christopher, 26, for three of the ".22 caliber slayings" terrorizing blacks in Western New York last year is postponed. Jury selection was to start today in state Supreme Court, with Christopher facing three second degree murder counts. Justice Flynn granted a delay until Monday to allow the prosecution more time to furnish any potentially favorable evidence to the defense.
Woman hires psychic as Maltese Emily goes missing in New York
Manhattan divorcee Ronni Fishkin waits by the phone for a kidnapper to call for Emily the snow white Maltese. She hired a psychic and private eye after Emily vanished during a dog grooming session on Sept 11. no ransom note has appeared and police are investigating.
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New York
UPI
Ronni Fishkin
Emily
Ms. Fishkin
Manhattan
Humane Society
Fishkin
Robert McGuire
Edward Koch
Hugh Carey
New York City
17Th Precinct
New York School of Dog
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Arnold Katzen Gallery
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Barbara Thomas-Noble
Herald-Journal
Herald Co
Syracuse
Ima
Outtida
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Imo
Mingay
Danity
Martha Graham
Shirley MacLaine
Halston
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Harvey Lisset
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