New York City tax plan broadens sales tax to meals under a dollar
The 1971 Legislature passed a statewide tax hike to raise 71 million dollars for state and local governments by extending the sales tax to all meals under 99 cents. The plan, dubbed the hot dog tax, was approved 76-53 in the Assembly and 31-25 in the Senate, and marks the session’s push toward adjournment.
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Albany
UPI
Assembly
Senate
New York City
Perry B. Duryea
Chamber
Blue law reform bill eyed for county choice
Officials in Orange County react to a Rockefeller era bill letting counties opt out of state blue laws by permitting Sunday sales after a residents referendum. Leaders including Henry Parry Jr and Leon Greenberg call it overdue and a move toward home rule, while Sullivan County advocates see it as progressive.
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Henry G. Parry, Jr
Highland Falls
Orange County
Parry
Monticello
Catskill Resort Association
Leon Greenberg
Greenberg
Sidney Shapiro
Sullivan's
Sullivan County
Shapiro
Edward Bisland, Jr
R-Lumberland
Sullivan County Board of Supervisors
Bisland
Rockefeller power plant site ruling bill dies in Albany
Gov Rockefeller and lawmakers clash over final say on power plant siting as Assemblyman Robert Kelly returns the bill to committee. Sen. Thomas McGowan shares sponsor concerns but says differences could not be resolved this year. Kelly warns of looming blackouts with the state reliant on aging facilities like Big Allis.
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N.Y
UPI
Rockefeller
Robert Kelly
Brooklyn
Assembly
Kelly
Big Allis
Sen
Thomas F. McGowan
Buffalo
Senate
Choral farewell marks closing of private Catholic girls school
A private Catholic high school for girls has closed due to staff shortages and financial strain. The institution cited limited personnel and budgets as the decisive factors, ending years of academic and musical programs led by its students and faculty.
Albany 1971 Legislature Major Action Summary
Albany measures cut Rockefeller’s budget by 756 million to 7.7 billion and trimmed local and agency aid. The body approved a 1 percent sales tax hike, 168 million in business taxes, and city taxes of 525 million. Parochial aid rose 33 million while Blaine repeal was killed. Welfare, abortion, Adirondacks, gun laws, rent control, pollution, transportation bonds, voting age, off track betting, casino plans, no fault auto insurance, unit pricing, rail links, pensions, and physician aides sailed through or were debated. Wampum belts returned. obscenity ban passed. sex access bills advanced.
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Washington
Albany
UPI
New York City
Blaine
Adirondacks
Gan
Manhattan
Kennedy
Newark
Assembly
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