Health care and drug laws were among the topics state lawmakers tackled during a forum last night hosted by the Staten Island Women's Bar Association. During the organization's "Legislative Day 2000," held over dinner at Amelia's Restaurant, Rosebank, the Island's state officials fielded questions ranging from pending laws to conditions in local courthouses. Among the panelists were state Sens. Vincent Gentile and John Marchi, as well as Assemblymen Robert Straniere and Eric Vitaliano and Assemblywoman Elizabeth Connelly. [continues 233 words]
Defense Had Made Motion To Reject All Counts Against Former Island Couple A jury deciding whether a former Tottenville couple is guilty of drug sale and possession charges has a lighter load, now that most of the charges were dismissed in state Supreme Court, St. George. Fred and Nadenia Biondolillo, formerly of Tottenville and currently of Manasquan, N.J., face separate charges in connection with a Jan. 6, 1999 sting by narcotics cops outside their former Main Street apartment. The defense made a motion to dismiss all charges on Monday, claiming that the prosecution hadn't proven its case. [continues 560 words]
