New York approves statewide hot dog tax hike in 1971 session
The 1971 Legislature, after days of turmoil, approved a statewide tax package extending the sales tax to meals under a dollar. The Assembly passed 76 to 53 and the Senate 31 to 25, sending the bill to Governor Rockefeller as the session adjourns amid budget cuts, fired workers, and expense disputes.
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Albany
UPI
Assembly
Senate
New York City
Rockefeller
Washington
Perry B. Duryea
Chamber
Counties May Break State Blue Laws, Governor Bill Pending
Gov Rockefeller faces a measure allowing counties to exempt themselves from state blue laws by referendum. Orange County Legislature chair Henry Parry notes local Sunday business already active while Catskill Resort Assn chief Leon Greenberg calls it overdue. Sullivan County figures see it as progressive with support from business and clergy. Local leaders stress home rule and public consent via referendum.
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Henry G. Parry, Jr
Highland Falls
Orange County
Parry
Monticello
The
Catskill Resort Association
Leon Greenberg
Shapiro
Edward Bisland, Jr
R Lumberland
Sullivan County Board of Supervisors
Bisland
Petition backs fired Port Jervis teacher Alfano
A second petition with 62 of 86 parents backs John Alfano, fired Port Jervis teacher and new association president, who led a 10 day strike and serves as chief negotiator. An earlier petition by 123 teachers supports him. The board declines comment on staffing actions while the group seeks reconsideration at Monday’s meeting.
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Port Jervis
Robert Habig
John Alfano
Alfano
Teachers Association
Bill to force MTA reveal Stewart Airport plans dies
Ottaway News Service reports in Albany that a bill requiring the MTA to publish Stewart Airport plans and hold public hearings was killed in the Senate. The measure, a substitute for a broader disclosure bill, died when Senate Majority Leader Earl W. Brydges tabled it. Localities have protested MTA secrecy on projects.
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Albany
Metropolitan Transportation Authority
MTA
Stewart Airport
Senate
Earl W. Brydges
Statewide bank branching approved by New York law
Governor Rockefeller signed a measure allowing statewide branch banking in 1976 aimed at increasing bank competition. The plan, backed by Senate Banking Committee chairman William Conklin, loosens district limits and lets banks and savings institutions branch within their districts after 1972. Critics say big NYC banks are driving the push, risking shark and minnow analogies.
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Albany
UPI
Rockefeller
Senate Banking Committee
William Conklin
Brooklyn
New York City
Liberty board expands police force and budget items
Liberty village adds three full time policemen after board selection from police chief recommendation. Board plans for a village manager, approves a new police cruiser and a traffic motorcycle, and sets residency rules within village limits. Teletype system cut from budget. discussions with local personnel official. Businessmen's Association seeks cooperation for merchant promotions and parking. aims to form a Chamber of Commerce. Donation request for youth band tabled after prior similar contribution.
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Liberty Liberty
Soracco
Chandler Broden
H. Leo Davidoff
Sullivan County Personnel Department
Police Department
Liberty
Sullivan County
Frank Zuaroski
Little Big Horns Band
Warwick Safe Driving Class Planned At High School
Warwick hosts a three hour safe driving course Monday at Valley High School Room 118 from 6 30 to 10 p m. Participants must present a state learners permit before registration which must be completed prior to the class. A 35 fee is required.
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Warwick
Warwick : Valley High
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