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Police: Taking fountain coins not illegal
Witnesses reported a man taking nickels, dimes and quarters that had been thrown into the fountain as a traditional gesture of good luck or wish-making, but police said the practice of taking coins from the fountain is not against the law, the New York Post reported Wednesday.
"Unless there are other varying factors, like public drunkenness, then no (it's not a crime)," a police source said.
The practice is, however, unusual, said Gene Nervina, 73, whose company handles the plumbing for the fountain.
"I've never seen it happen. I find it really odd," Nervina said.
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This news arrived on: 08/28/2008
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09-02-2008 12:39
PartyOfOne wrote:
Coins in the Fountain
I have heard of instances where people have been arrested for taking money from fountains. I find it strange that it is not illegal in NY. Or maybe the police just have higher priorities. Does the plumber generally get the funds? It does usually go to charities in most areas.
09-01-2008 13:03
rwb wrote:
money for the homeless
no we just to let the homeless know they are giving money away in new york, and all that change would dissapear. i though cities collected and give to a or group of charities. politicians, get to work, or let be and next time a homeless person, ill tell them to go wadding in the nearest fountain.
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