Lawmakers Vote Split on Expense Money Increase
Area legislators split 3-3 on a bill to raise expense allotments by 2000 to 5000 dollars yearly. Gilman Mason Robson oppose attaching the raise to other measures. Schermerhorn Anderson Bell Herbst undecided. Mitchell, dominant nonlocal dissenter, defends the need for the increase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Benjamin A. Gilman
Middletown
Edwin E. Mason
Hobart
Jay P. Robson, Jr
Poughkeepsie
Mason
Richard E. Schermerhorn
Cornwall
Warren M. Anderson
Binghamton
H. Clark Bell
Woodstock
Lawrence D. Herbst
Newburgh
Assembly
Donald J. Mitchell
Herkimer
Legislator expense increases spark cross party debate
Provost and lawmakers clash as Mitchell opposes higher allowances, arguing state spending burdens taxpayers. Rockefeller's payroll cuts, town water concerns, and a Middletown-Wallkill merger study fuel pressure to revise the $412,000 annual expense rise for state legislators.
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Mason
Rolson
Rockefeller
Discipline vs. emotion in Cornwall graduations
Two Cornwall boarding schools offered starkly different graduation styles. NYMA presented a disciplined, orderly ceremony led by Maj. Gen. A C O’Hara, while Storm King School showcased emotion with seniors bidding farewell, including its first two coeds Susan Diane Woodruff and Jeanne Bonner Stoddard. Storm King crowned William Daniel Kenney, the top graduate and presidential scholar, and John Paul Vosburgh earned NYMA's head boy award for conduct and scholarship.
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Cornwall
New York Military Academy
NYMA
Storm King School
Storm King
Thad Horton
Susan Diane Woodruff
Jeanne Bonner Stoddard
Horton
A.C. O'Hara
General Services
Gen. O’hara
America
Frank D. Brogan
William Daniel Kenney
Richmond
Kenney
John Paul Vosburgh
New Paltz alum speaks on education reforms and future
Dr. Mario Fantini, dean of education at State University College at New Paltz, told the 82nd annual reunion that New York’s urban education problems preview national trends. He urged reforms, direct teacher contact, and a shift from an agrarian to universal education to meet a technological society. Amy Bull Crist, Orange Ulster Sullivan counties superintendent and alumnus, received alumni of the year honors.
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New Paltz
New York City
State University College
Mario Fantini
University
Fantini
Ford Foundation
Johnson
John V. Lindsay
Amy Bull Crist
Montgomery
Orange, Ulster
Sullivan Counties
Crist
Jennie Tee Dann
Dann
Evelyn Diamond Miller
Poughkeepsie
Chris Farkekops
Accord Man Studies Crime Theories and Police Work
Ronald Sira of Accord, a police science graduate of Ulster County Community College, aims to join the state crime investigations unit. He plans to apply his training to contribute to local and state law enforcement efforts.
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Stone Ridge
Ronald Sira
Accord
Ulster County Community College
York Sira
Sime As Ri
Cornwall Girl Scouts Sale Rummage and Baked Goods
The Cornwall Girl Scouts sponsor a rummage and white elephant sale from 10 to 4 on June 11 and 12 at the Girl Scout cabin across from Cornwall Town Hall. Baked goods will be on sale and donations are welcome. For pickup call Mrs. James Deming Jr in Newburgh. Proceeds support the cabin celebration efforts.
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Cornwall
The
Cornwall Girl Scouts
Cornwall Town Hall
James Deming, Jr
Newburgh
Pehbration Brities
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Schlosser
Mitchell
Markovits
Middletown-Wallkill
Hampton State Training School
Anderson
Willis H. Stephens
Brewster
Schermerhorn
New York
By Chris Farlekas
Accord Man
Girl Scouts
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