Contenders Face Off
Pols Speak Out At Middle Village Candidates Night
story and photo by Robert Pozarycki
      With fewer than 60 days before the November general election, candidates seeking office in two local races stumped for votes during Monday's Middle Village Property Owners/Residents Association meeting at St. Margaret's Parish Hall.
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Governor Says 'No' To Bills Passed By NYS Legislature
Affected Crime, Tuition Programs
      Gov. David A. Paterson last Friday, Sept. 5 vetoed a package of 49 bills. The package includes the following: Peace officer bills • A.9844 (Assemblyman Fred W. Thiele)/S.6841 (State Sen.
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Gov: Can't Afford The Paperwork
Nixes Law To Provide Information At Meets
by Robert Pozarycki
      Claiming that the requirements would overwhelm federal, state and local agencies in paperwork, Gov. David Paterson vetoed a bill introduced by a local legislator that would have mandated government officials to provide copies of specific source material for distribution at public meetings and hearings.
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