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NYSNYS News Headlines 10/19/18

Fentanyl shipped in bulk by Chinese companies to Mexico is killing thousands of people in the U.S. 29,000 deaths blamed on synthetic opioids in 2017.
Los Angeles Times Today


New King statue proposed for MLK Park in Buffalo, since the large bronze bust now in place looks nothing like him.
Buffalo News Today


After complaints, Roycroft Inn cancels fundraiser for Assembly member DiPietro that was to have been attended by Steve Bannon.
Buffalo News Today


Cuomo says he'll debate Molinaro, but only at 8 a.m. on Saturday on an AM radio station only heard in NYC.
Buffalo News Today


Molinaro tells Syracuse editorial board 'I frankly wouldn't be surprised if at some point the governor is charged with some criminal activity himself.' Cuomo campaign says he's 'sad, pathetic.'
Syracuse Post Standard Today


Syracuse police release man accused of killing 12 year old boy. Confusing Syracuse.com story doesn't make it clear why.
Syracuse Post Standard Today


Rochester school superintendent Deane-Williams retiring. District's finances deteriorating during her tenure, top administrators left, special education scandal. Teachers union praises her.
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle Today


Drive by shooting reported at Rochester public library branch while it was open.
Rochester Democrat and Chronicle Today


Cuomo offers an Saturday 8 a.m. call-in 'debate' on WCBS AM radio. Molinaro: 'On what planet does the incumbent governor get to dictate that voters come crawling to him.'
WCBS Today


Newsday editorial board lists Assembly endorsements.
Newsday Today


Shirley, Rep. King debate.
Newsday Today


The Nassau County district attorney’s office is reviewing charges made by the Hempstead school board against embattled Superintendent Shimon Waronke. He is on administrative leave.
Newsday Today


Woodmere school teacher Daniel McMenamin accused of raping student, starting when she was 14.
Newsday Today


Moody's lower Westchester County's credit rating, citing deteriorating finances. Costly labor settlement with CSEA cited.
Journal News Today


Without offering any proof, Cuomo administration rejects affordable senior housing project in Buchanan, citing pollution in the neighborhood.
Journal News Today


SD40 race pits Democrat Cuomo aide Peter Harckham against GOP Sen. Murphy. Incumbent won't agree to interview with LoHud.
Journal News Today


Westchester County Executive Latimer signs local law banning gay conversion therapy.
Journal News Today


Rockland County Health Department tells students to stay home from school if they have not been vaccinated with MMR. Measles outbreak in Orthodox Jewish enclaves.
Journal News Today


Molinaro outlines opioid plan.
Poughkeepsie Journal Today


Gannett database looks at the stores selling the most lottery tickets in NYS. Penn Station vendor is number one.
Poughkeepsie Journal Today


Video appears to show state trooper pulling Gloversville man from car, slamming him into car and then the ground face first after a routine traffic stop. Incident was unprovoked.
Schenectady Gazette Today


Students say $73,672 a year Shenenendehowa teacher Crump ridicule of student newspaper and hectoring comments is why school is trying to fire her. They says it has nothing to do with her being gay.
Schenectady Gazette Today


Schenectady editorial: Cuomo isn't afraid to debate Molinaro. It's much worse than that -- it's his disdain and disrespect for voters and elections. He believes he's not answerable.
Schenectady Gazette Today


Chartock column: End appears to be near for Senate Republican clowns, who are backed by racists. In Albany, prostitution and politics are the same thing. Also, Chartock loves Stewart Cousins.
Saratogian Today


Vice has been following around Assembly candidate Zegers for HBO program on women running for office. She is 21, challenging Assembly member Woerner.
Glens Falls Post Star Today


NY GOP, Molinaro go to court to force JCOPE to follow law and vote on its formal complaint that Cuomo and Percoco used state offices and money to run 2014 re-election campaign.
Times Union Today


WMHT hosting live debate at 1 p.m. on Friday, October 19, 2018 between Faso and Delgado in NY19 race.
Times Union Today


Schenectady looks to next phase as General Electric slowly disappears from city. It still owns massive industrial sites, but employment has dropped from 40,000 to 4,000.
Times Union Today


Manhattan schools, CUNY campus locked down over false report of student with gun. Turns out it was fake gun.
NY Post Today


Board of Elections wants answers about botched de Blasio mailer to voters.
NY Post Today


De Blasio says he didn't lie about children poisoned by lead paint in NYCHA public housing.
NY Post Today


MTA workers fired for stealing $154,000 in dead mother's government benefits asks judge to give him his job back.
NY Post Today


NYC sues Berkeley College, saying for-profit college is cheating students.
NY Post Today


4,000 NYCHA housing project tenants without heat or hot water.
NY Post Today


Success Academy says de Blasio is denying classroom space to charter school operator.
NY Post Today


Governors in other states with big leads are debating opponents, but not Cuomo in NYS.
NY Post Today


14 year old accused of killing another teen on Brooklyn playground admits to firing gun.
NY Post Today


SUNY Buffalo State student victim of armed robbery in dorm. Two robbers, one with a gun, took backpack and cellphone during Tower 4 robbery.
Buffalo News Today


Prominent Rockefeller University Hospital Dr. Archibald was a pedophile who sexually exploited children brought to him for care. Hospital says it learned of 'inappropriate' behavior 14 years ago and is just now telling families.
The New York Times Today


NY Democrats stand to gain leadership posts House majority goes from GOP to Democratic.
The New York Times Today


Trump praises Montana congressman who attacked reporter and was later convicted for assault.
NY Post Today


Cuomo, de Blasio both booed at Al Smith Foundation dinner. 'The interaction – or lack of it – between both political rivals during the 73rd annual Al Smith Dinner was even colder.'
NY Post Today