Rocky's jetport deal sways New York Assembly vote
Back-room bargaining and a fast roll call helped steer the Stewart jetport bill through the Assembly. Gov Rockefeller pressed for support, with Democrats gaining a pledge to expand New York City Council from 37 to 43. The fast roll call favored approval, leaving the final tally at 21 votes to spare.
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Albany
Assembly
Rockefeller
Perry B. Curyea
New York City
Senate
Earl W. Brydges
Curyea
Democrats
New York City Council
Guy W. Brewer
Queens
Stewart
mid-Hudson
Reverend Berthold Forrester Celebration in Middletown
More than 700 people gathered for a concelebrated Mass and reception at St. Albert's Junior Seminary marking Father Berthold R. Forrester's 40 years ordained, 17 years as Catholic chaplain at Middletown State Hospital, and upcoming July 31 retirement. The Carmelite longtime Middletown resident held civic and athletic roles, served as chaplain to local fire units, and received a presidential card from Nixon with praise from Assemblyman Benjamin A. Gilman.
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Middletown
Berthold R. Forrester
St. Albert's Junior Seminary
Father Forrester
Middletown State Hospital
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel R
Nixon
Benjamin A. Gilman
RC-95
Scoutmaster Hucko, 67, Guided 31 Years of Local Scouts
John Hucko, named 1971 scouter of the year by Minisink District, led 500 scouts over 31 years in Pine Island and Warwick area. He recalls raising onions, road trips in the bomb Chevy to Beach Mountain, and a life of service as tax collector, fire chief, PTA member, and foster father to many.
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Minisink
Hudson- Delaware
Boy Scouts of America
Hucko
Warwick
Beach Mountain
Sullivan County
Ted Purta
Glenmere Lake
Pulaski Fire Co
Fire Chiefs’ Association
Pine Island
PTA
Stella
Warwick School For
John
Land for 2d N-B span included in extra budget
A local report notes that land needed for the second North Bridge span has been included in the extra budget. Officials indicate the plan covers acquisition and related costs, tying the project to the revised funding package and timeline.
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Albany
Rockefeller
Newburgh
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Rocky
NYC Dems
Jetport
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Ottaway News Service
Forrester
Mack Sennet
John Hucko
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