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ASSOCIATED BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS ENDORSE PALADINO FOR NY GOVERNOR
(SYRACUSE, NY) - The campaign for Buffalo businessman Carl Paladino, Republican candidate for Governor of New York, today announced that the State Board of the Empire State Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), which represents over 700 member-companies, has overwhelmingly endorsed Carl Paladino for Governor.
Aug 31, 2010, 12:27
Politician Press Releases
MORGAN BLASTS WHITE MEDIA FOR PRESS BLACKOUT
Independent candidate for the US Senate Vivia Morgan, who filed 23,000 legal signatures to get on the ballot today blasted the "white media" for the press black-out of her campaign, "I am just much on the ballot as Chuck Schumer's Sockppuppet Kristen Gillibrand but the white controlled media ignores my campaign," said Morgan, a union activist from Brooklyn. "It's raw racism".
Aug 30, 2010, 15:42
Politician Press Releases
Congressman Higgins Announces Application Period for SAFER Federal Fire Grants
Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-27) announced the application window for grants provided through the Department of Homeland Security Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Services (SAFER) program is now open. SAFER grants are aimed at increasing the number of firefighters and enhancing a department’s ability to comply with federal standards that ensure that their communities have adequate protection from fire and fire related hazards. This year Congress appropriated approximately $420 million for the SAFER program.
Aug 27, 2010, 07:18
Editorials
New York Tobacco Taxes Compel Iroquois to Meet But What About the Land?
On August 18 delegates from the Haudenosaunee and other Iroquois entities met in Rochester to discuss how to respond to New York's plan to impose taxes on tobacco sales to non-Natives even if such transactions take place on Native territory.
A vague public statement was issued by the delegates affirming our treaty status and standing as Native nations but no explanation was given as to the inclusion of those who had previously taken a harsh stance against the Confederacy.
Aug 26, 2010, 07:14
Development
Public hearing on Special Use Permit draws Lancaster Town Board and resident ire. Part III: Resident/owner comments
Lee Chowaniec
After Ron Mays gave his public hearing comments, Supervisor Robert Giza asked if others would like to comment.
Aug 19, 2010, 13:49
Development
Public hearing on Special Use Permit draws Lancaster Town Board and resident ire. Part II – Neighboring resident addresses the board
Lee Chowaniec
After allowing the petitioners their say, and allowing the board members to ask their questions and voice their concerns, Lancaster Supervisor Robert Giza opened the public hearing to the residents.
Aug 18, 2010, 08:59
Development
Public hearing on Special Use Permit draws Lancaster Town Board and resident ire. Part I
Lee Chowaniec
How does a business get an occupancy permit to operate out of a new building for 10 months, yet does not have or applies for a special use permit (as the operation is a non conforming use according to code regulation) until recently? Let me tell you.
Aug 17, 2010, 15:27
Editorials
Who is really the obstructionist?
Lee Chowaniec
Once again a municipal board feels it is being subjected to sarcasm. “We don’t need the snottiness; and frankly, we’re really tired of it. It is inhibiting to everyone’s good will, and you people need to get over it,” Orchard Park Councilwoman Nan Ackerman was quoted in the Buffalo News recently.
Aug 13, 2010, 09:43
Local Opinions
A Critique of Kevin Gaughan’s Dissolution Plan - Part Four
Gary S. Howell
Gaughan’s plan did not cover important issues.
Aug 11, 2010, 14:31
Local Opinions
A Critique of Kevin Gaughan’s Dissolution Plan - Part Three
Gary S. Howell
The new Citizen’s Empowerment act includes a list of items that must be included in a dissolution plan. Mr. Gaughan’s proposal hardly covers the complete list.
Aug 6, 2010, 19:41
Editorials
Safe Aviation Coalition of Lancaster petitions Town Board for relief – Part III: Conclusion/comments
Lee Chowaniec
We left off at Part II where Town Assessor Dave Marrano was asked what the Lancaster Airport pays in taxes. Marrano declared he did not have that information available but would make it available if contacted.
Aug 5, 2010, 15:42
Local Opinions
A Critique of Kevin Gaughan’s Dissolution Plan - Part Two
Gary S. Howell
Williamsville is a community that IS NOT BROKEN.
Aug 5, 2010, 13:48
Local Opinions
A Critique of Kevin Gaughan’s Dissolution Plan - Part One
Gary S. Howell
The only plan that has legal force is the plan offered by the village being dissolved.
Aug 4, 2010, 14:27
Development
Safe Aviation Coalition of Lancaster petitions Town Board for relief – Part II: Right hand turns
Lee Chowaniec
After listening to David Hangauer make his presentation on making the town aware of their part in the Lancaster Airport expansion process and of the inaccuracies and misstatements in the airport’s master plan and environmental review processes, Supervisor Robert Giza interjected that a lot of the problems could be solved by making the airport a right turn airport.
Aug 4, 2010, 10:43
Development
Safe Aviation Coalition of Lancaster petitions Town Board for relief – Part I
Lee Chowaniec
Representing the Safe Aviation Coalition of Lancaster (SACL) David Hangauer of Nichter Road made a presentation at the Lancaster Town Board work session Monday evening making them aware of facts that pertain to the Lancaster-Buffalo Airport issues that adversely resident quality of life and facts that should have been made clear to the town when the Lancaster Airport requested approvals and endorsements for funding. “Then you can make your own interpretation of the facts.”
Aug 3, 2010, 15:54
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