A pledge to take better care of academy

Originally published: March 13, 2012 1:34 PM
Updated: March 13, 2012 9:45 PM
By EMILY C. DOOLEY emily.dooley@newsday.com

Photo credit: Newsday/John Paraskevas | A historic naval gun marks the approach to Wiley Hall at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point. (Feb. 22, 2012)

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The training vessel Liberty is moored at the

U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point in disarray

Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood Tuesday detailed construction plans for the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, saying federal authorities need to do a better job of maintaining and repairing facilities.

The secretary met with midshipmen, faculty and staff to discuss a strategic plan recently commissioned to evaluate the school's needs and goals.

After the closed meeting...

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