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December
17-1 VOTE FOR SEX OFFENDER BILL
Newsday/James T. Madore
The Suffolk Legislature yesterday approved its most sweeping restrictions to date on themovement of sex offenders, who would be barred from hanging around playgrounds, public swimmingpools, video arcades or other places where children congregate. The bill is the second of its kindin New York State. Seneca County recently barred sex offenders from entering county parks,playgrounds, schools and beaches. The Suffolk bill affects Level 2 and Level 3 offenders,considered to be the most dangerous. Violators would face up to a year in jail.
SPECIFICS OF THE NEW LEGISLATION
The Suffolk County