Albany Mall costs soar to triple original estimate
Comptroller Arthur Levitt released an audit showing the South Mall project will top 1.5 billion dollars, more than triple the 1964 estimate of 490 million. The report notes the 99-acre complex now faces delays to mid-1975 and cites high per usable foot costs, with the 44-story tower priced at about 93.96 per foot versus private offices at roughly 40 to 45. The Office of General Services cites inflation as a key factor, while Governor Rockefeller defends the project as cost comparable to private space.
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Middletown Armory closes as guard units share Newburgh site
The Middletown Armory shuts Sunday amid state budget cuts forcing National Guard units from Middletown and Newburgh to share the Newburgh Armory. Guard officials say the city may buy the building for a recreation center.
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Laborer jailed after grabbing trooper gun in Florida chase
Juan Fernandez Ortega a 36 year old farm laborer from Puerto Rico was jailed in Orange County New York after allegedly trying to shoot Trooper J M Karl with the trooper s gun following a DWI stop on Pulaski Highway in Florida Saturday night The incident led to a car crash in a ditch and a manhunt with six to eight troopers Ortega was later captured hiding in a field and again restrained by the trooper Karl an ex Marine said he believed the car tied to a friend and Ortega remained jailed without bail awaiting grand jury action
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Man Drowns At Clintondale Swimming Hole
Ronald Ballard 20 of Walker's Farm Clintondale drowned at Big Rock Woods Road while cramping mid swim. Eight friends nearby saw him struggle then vanish. Clintondale Gardiner fire crews recovered the body at 7 45 pm. Ulster County coroner ruled accidental drowning.
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Revenue-sharing for Middletown seen on the way
Middletown city officials expect state revenue-sharing funds near budgeted totals. City clerk treasurer Nicholas Vuolo says the $697,000 projected is within about $1,000 of the $696,000 budgeted. He notes past delays and seeks tax anticipation borrowing to cover midyear needs while awaiting aid.
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Orange CSEA ratifies contract in Goshen
Orange County Civil Service Employees Association members Saturday voted to approve a contract with the county. President William E. Duggan said the endorsement was overwhelming, with more than 1,100 members at John S. Burke High School but declined to disclose the vote tally. The pact, retroactive to Jan 1, now goes to the Orange County Legislature for approval at Friday’s session.
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