Regional Briefs – September 7, 2016

Alexander Hamilton Items on Display at Fort Ticonderoga

TICONDEROGA, N.Y. – Items belonging to Alexander Hamilton will be on display among the 18th century military exhibits through Oct. 20 at Fort Ticonderoga, which had been led by his father-in-law, Philip Schuyler of Albany, The Associated Press reported. The rare items include a circa 1790s sword with the name of the nation’s first Treasury secretary on it.

Christie: 3 State Agencies To Get New Buildings

TRENTON – Gov. Chris Christie announced Wednesday that the buildings housing the agriculture, health and taxation agencies will be demolished and replaced with new structures, The Associated Press reported.

New Jersey Unveiling Text-to-911 Program

PISCATAWAY, N.J. – People in New Jersey will be able to send a text message to reach 911 emergency services under a new statewide program rolled out Wednesday, The Associated Press reported. Federal guidelines warn that a voice call is still preferred even where texting is available.

Trenton Schools Dismissing Early Due to Humidity

TRENTON – Trenton’s public school district is dismissing students early every day this week due to expected high temperatures and humidity, The Associated Press reported. Elementary schools will dismiss at 1:00 p.m., middle schools at 12:45 p.m. and high schools at 12:30 p.m.

Woman Arrested for Setting Blankets on Fire Mid-Flight

SAN JUAN – The FBI arrested a woman who set two blankets and a control panel on fire during a JetBlue flight Wednesday from NYC to Puerto Rico, The Associated Press reported. Idializ Gomez used a lighter to burn the items.

State Employee Arrested for Misusing State Credit Card

ALBANY – A state employee made more than $16,500 in personal purchases on a state-issued credit card last year, including a wedding ceremony and family vacations at an amusement park, The Associated Press reported. Donald Chrisman, 46, of Niagara Falls, made at least 249 unapproved transactions.

This article appeared in print on page 5 of the September 8th, 2016 edition of Hamodia.