Crime prevention program eyes elderly alert devices in Albany plan
A state crime prevention office examines a portable walkie talkie style device to summon help for seniors. Nine pilot communities including Albany Schenectady and Troy will share a $483 521 federal grant and review security surveys civilian block watch systems and property marking. Dorrce Nelson heads the new office under DCJS and will lead a crime prevention seminar at the Ramada Inn Albany.
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Schenectady
Troy
Tri- Cities
Ramada Inn
Office of
State Division of Criminal Justice Services
DCJS
New York City
Nelson
Late-night ride ends in robbery Colonie woman charged
Rhonda Martin 21 of Albany held up a man at gunpoint on Route 5 Northway near the overpass after he gave her a ride from the Turf Inn. Police say she took $160 and was arrested at the Turf Inn Sunday morning. She faced armed robbery first degree charges and was sent to Albany County Jail for arraignment. Det. Martin Syczyk and Sgt. Raymond Hassett led the case.
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Albany
Rhonda Martin
Delaware St
Turf Inn
Wolf Road
Salamanca
Cattaraugus County
Route 5 Northway
Martin
Albany County
Dorice Nelson Takes Lead Of New Crime Prevention Office
Dorice Nelson of Albany, a 47 year old former teacher and real estate worker, was named head of New York State Office of Crime and Delinquency Prevention. She will supervise a $483,521 federal grant and $500,000 state funds to develop local crime prevention plans with law enforcement and senior groups.
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Albany
Dorice Nelson
State Office For the Aging
Office of
Crime and Delinquency Prevention
Division of Criminal Justice Services
DCJS
Ms. Nelson
DCIS
Reader Poll Split on Mandatory Retirement at 65
A reader poll drew 102 ballots with 56 against and 46 for mandatory retirement at 65. Readers cited health, job openness for youth, and social security ties, while some urged flexible retirement and continued work beyond 63. The House approved a bill to raise retirement age to 70 and end mandatory retirement in federal service.
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United States House of Representatives
Public Opinion on Mandatory Retirement at 65
A letters page debates retirement age with readers from Cohoes Troy Green Island and Green Island arguing for or against forced retirement at 65. Supporters say it opens jobs for graduates while opponents urge personal choice and incentives to leave for younger workers.
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