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Police & Fire
Ouch? Razor Blades Found In Rectum Of NY Jail Inmate, Police Say Ouch? Razor Blades Found In Rectum Of NY Jail Inmate, Police Say
Ouch? Razor Blades Found In Rectum Of NY Jail Inmate, Police Say A sheriff in New York is crediting recent jailhouse security upgrades for busting an inmate who allegedly tried smuggling in razor blades. The stomach-churning discovery was made Wednesday, March 20, inside the Albany County jail in Albany. Sheriff Craig Apple said the inmate was returning to the facility after pleading guilty to a weapon possession charge when he went through a body scanner meant to detect dangerous contraband. The machine alerted corrections staff, who performed an anal cavity search.  A photo shared on Apple’s Facebook page shows what they found: Two razor blades …

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by Michael Mashburn
Schools
Rockland School Budget Votes: Here's What You Need To Know Rockland School Budget Votes: Here's What You Need To Know
Rockland School Budget Votes: Here's What You Need To Know Residents of Rockland County school districts can vote on proposed school budgets and capital projects on Tuesday. Nearly half the districts have spending plans that approach the state-imposed tax cap. These school districts have special "capital spending" bond requests: Clarkstown Schools seek to establish a capital reserve fund up to $10 million. East Ramapo seeks a 2.7 percent increase. North Rockland seeks a 3 percent increase. Nyack Schools are asking voters for permission to spend up to $2 million from capital reserves for security upgrades. Pearl River seeks a 3.3 percent…

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by Jon Craig