Legislature Halts Move to Legalize Gambling in New York
Albany lawmakers adjourned without approving a constitutional amendment to legalize most forms of gambling. Critics led by Bernard Gordon argued risks include organized crime and political influence, while supporters noted potential taxes from casinos and numbers. Brydges retirement left momentum weak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humphrey S. Tyler
Ouaway
Albany
Monticello
Long Island
Senate
Judiciary Committee
Bernard G. Gordon
R.C Peekskill
Warren M. Anderson
Binghamton
Gordon
Earl Brydges
Brydges
Peekskill
Catskills
Commission On
Sullivan County
State Liquor Authority
SLA
Fountains of Rome
South Fallsburg
Johnny Dioguardia
Johnny Dio
Vito Genovese
New York City
Middletown Council to Hear Zoning Changes June 11
Four public hearings are set for the Middletown common council meeting on June 11. Proposals include rezoning Linden Avenue areas from R-2 to R-3 for Dr Francisco More's office use at 107 Linden Ave and a rear block from R-1 to R-3 by Lubin and Cooper. An urban renewal parcel 3-G eyed for R-4 high rise dwellings faces zoning alignment with Department of Urban Renewal requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberta Thumim
Middletown
Common Council
Linden Avenue
Short Street
Hasbrouck Street
Francisco More
Linden Ave
More
City Planning Board
Paul Costanzo
Jane Schmick
Planning Board
Lubin and Cooper
East Main Street
Wilson Street
Phillips Street
Morris Weismandl
Monsey
Middletown schools weigh impact of court ruling on taxes
Middletown superintendent Dr John N. Krause warns a recent Appellate Division decision could force the district to drop retirement fund payments from tax limits, jeopardizing education quality. CPES cites $185 million in excess tax limits across 56 districts, including Middletown, as state taxpayers push for pension reform and possible legislative changes.
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Michael Moran
Middletown
Appellate Division
State Supreme Court
Court of Appeals
John N. Krause
New York State
Krause
Citizens Public Expenditure Survey
CPES
Taxpayers
Buffalo
Rochester
Yonkers
The
CPS
Permanent Commission On Public Employe Pension and Retirement Systems
Kinzel Commission
Board of Cooperative Educational Services
BOCES
Monroe Fire Company Parade Celebrates 75th Anniversary
Monroe hosts a village fire parade honoring the Mombasha Fire Company 75th anniversary with four divisions of five companies marching from 2 PM, lineup at 1 PM on Freeland Forshee and Kalvin Terrace, moving along Freeland Rt 17M Stage Road Millpond Parkway Lake Street and Spring Street to Smith Clove Park, followed by a block dance at 9 PM. Local ambulance corps and Orange County units join the event.
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Monroe
Mombasha
Stage Road
Millpond Parkway
Lake Street
Spring Street
Smith Clove Park
Orange County
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