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State Wants CPR Taught in School

A bill introduced in Albany would require high school students to be trained in the hands-only version of CPR.

The training would not require certification, but give students some skills to possibly save lives.

The American Heart Association is behind the proposal. They say the program would not be expensive and partnerships can be formed between the schools and emergency services providers.

Similar measures have been proposed in the legislature for the last five years. Schools say they want to be careful the idea does not become another unfunded mandate from the state.

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Otsego County Votes to Remove Sex Offender Law

The Otsego County Board of Representatives has voted to remove a law barring registered sex offenders from living near schools, playgrounds, or places where there are a number of children.

The county has been told the provisions of the child safety zone act, passed five years ago may be unconstitutional, and was not being enforced by police departments.

The law banned Level 2 or 3 offenders from living within 100 feet of a school, park, or place where there are typically groups of children.

Lopez Promotes “Cyber Bullying” Bill

State assemblyman Pete Lopez spoke at a press conference yesterday promoting a bill designed to prevent “cyber bullying.” The bill sponsored by Assemblyman Dean Murray would allow a victim of an anonymous website posting to request that the post be removed if the anonymous source is unwilling to attach his or her name to it. Assemblyman Lopez says the internet must be used properly.

Lopez says that this bill will help tame the internet, providing a degree of civility and ensuring that individuals are working in good conscience as they conduct their business.