Farm group opposes New York environmental bond act
The New York State Farm Bureau urged voters to reject the nearly 2 billion environmental bond act, arguing it could raise property taxes and debt. Agriculture Commissioner Richard McGuire countered that the act itself is the issue, with voters set to decide in November on land acquisition landfills recycling programs historic preservation and related projects.
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Rochester teachers reject performance-pay contract
ROCHESTER officials and teachers weigh next steps after a surprise rejection of a three year contract that would have given teachers about a 11 percent raise on average. Superintendent Peter McWalters hopes the plan can still be implemented later. The Rochester Teachers Association backed the proposal led by Adam Orbanski while the board supported the plan. The vote was 849 to 774 against the contract.
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Gunfire wounds three New York City teens
Three teens were wounded in separate gunfire incidents in New York City. A 15-year-old boy was struck in the arm and chest during a clash between youths near Loa Supermarket on East Burnside Avenue. A 16-year-old girl was shot in the leg near Melrose at 845 pm while with her boyfriend. Another 16-year-old girl, Idaris Valentine, was hit in the face by shotgun pellets in front of her apartment building with friends.
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Bill to raise gas mileage dies in Senate clash
A bid to raise the autos miles-per-gallon standard died after a filibuster threat and 16 days of lobbying by Detroit automakers and the UAW. Senate and House planning year-end adjournment left no path to passing higher CAFE rules. Senator Donald W Thegle Jr. led the opposition citing executive action concerns.
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Cuomo and Rinfre t differ on anti crime plan in NY
In Albany Governor Cuomo and rival Rinfre t spar over crime policy with Cuomo proposing an Omnibus Anti Violence Act and $40 million for subway safety while Rinfre t calls for up to 100000 armed vigilantes and 4000 auxiliary officers. Both seek a four year term and debate measures ahead of next year’s legislative session.
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