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March
NEW YORK: A REPORT ON PEOPLE AND ISSUES IN THE STATE’S CAPITAL (The Rules Under ‘Megan’s Law’; Still Evolving in Courts, Practice)
According to Newsday.com, under a 1995 law, convicted sex offenders are required to register with the state when released from prison. By checking with their local police department or calling 900-288-3838 and paying $5, the public can view photos & learn the names and addresses of sexual predators. There are less details of less serious offenders. A State Supreme Court judge in Mineola ruled that real estate agents and home sellers are not obligated to disclose the presence of a sex offender in the neighborhood. Some schools send home pictures