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Posted by Mark Smith on August 06, 1999 at 12:30:53:

In Reply to: Legislature Extends Loft Law For Only 21 Months posted by Mark Smith on August 06, 1999 at 12:15:28:

From the New York Daily News, Friday, August 6th:

A law protecting 10,000 loft tenants expired July 1. Although city officials had sought a five-year extension, the Senate and Assembly passed bills extending the law until March 31, 2001.

At Pataki's behest, the loft-law renewal was coupled with a similar extension of the Quick Draw video game that some critics say is addictive to vulnerable players. Played in bars, restaurants and other gathering places, it is a $148 million-a-year cash cow for the state.

"I'm still trying to dislodge my fingers from holding my nose," grumbled Assemblyman Tom Duane (D-Manhattan), who voted for the coupled items. "It's a perfect example of what's wrong with Albany."

http://www.nydailynews.com/1999-08-06/News_and_Views/City_Beat/a-36974.asp

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• Loft Law Gets Pols' OK -- New York Daily News

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: From the New York Daily News, Friday, August 6th:

: A law protecting 10,000 loft tenants expired July 1. Although city officials had sought a five-year extension, the Senate and Assembly passed bills extending the law until March 31, 2001.

: At Pataki's behest, the loft-law renewal was coupled with a similar extension of the Quick Draw video game that some critics say is addictive to vulnerable players. Played in bars, restaurants and other gathering places, it is a $148 million-a-year cash cow for the state.

: "I'm still trying to dislodge my fingers from holding my nose," grumbled Assemblyman Tom Duane (D-Manhattan), who voted for the coupled items. "It's a perfect example of what's wrong with Albany."

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