The Governor of New York will finally be going to meet his most famous constituent. Andrew Cuomo is headed to Trump Tower today to meet with President elect Donald Trump.
The two Queens natives who may be squaring off in 2020 will discuss the effects of ACA repeal on the Empire State and infrastructure.
For the Trump phenomenon to play out in Manhattan.....in the Governor's progressive paradise has surely been disturbing, but it's high time the two met.
A President from New York should be viewed as good news, but since the elections the Democratic hierarchy in NY has been less than ebullient, with Mayor Bill deBlasio frequently carping about the cost of accommodating the new President at his Manhattan home.
http://blog.timesunion.com/capitol/archives/271285/cuomo-to-meet-with-donald-trump-wednesday/
Wednesday, January 18, 2017
PS: Unintended Consequences Plague Landlord Crackdown
It was supposed to be a crackdown on evil landlords, but Oswego officials are getting heat over condemning property and evicting tenants...The tenants are left homeless and facing the bureaucracy with few options.
Passing tough as nails laws and policies sometimes sound good.
In Watertown there is a rumbling for tougher laws on landlords.
http://wrvo.org/post/some-say-oswegos-landlord-crackdown-went-too-far
Passing tough as nails laws and policies sometimes sound good.
In Watertown there is a rumbling for tougher laws on landlords.
http://wrvo.org/post/some-say-oswegos-landlord-crackdown-went-too-far
WDT: Fire Brass in Staredown With Third Floor Over Grant
It appears the public schism continues between Fire Department brass and the Third Floor, even to the point where city lawyer Robert Slye reportedly warned the Deputy Chief the First Amendment doesn't apply in his official capacity and he could face discipline for advocating for an application for a grant to pay for hires. Deputy Chief Russ Randall argues the subsidized hires could reduce ballooning OT caused by the city strategy of shrinking staffing in a bid to break the union's minimum manning clause in its CBA.
Three Councilman are said to oppose the grant, with Councilman Stephen Jennings saying the grant makes no sense. He joins the Mayor and Councilwoman Macaluso in opposing the grant which would pay a portion of hiring costs over three years. Publicity over OT has become a strategy to place public pressure on Council to fold its cards on the manning issue.
In 2015 an approved grant to pay the full cost of two firefighters was rejected when the city's labor attorney advised no action that validated current staffing levels. One assumes that after 16 months of labor acrimony that advice hasn't changed.
http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/news03/watertown-officials-discuss-firefighters-grant-20170118
Three Councilman are said to oppose the grant, with Councilman Stephen Jennings saying the grant makes no sense. He joins the Mayor and Councilwoman Macaluso in opposing the grant which would pay a portion of hiring costs over three years. Publicity over OT has become a strategy to place public pressure on Council to fold its cards on the manning issue.
In 2015 an approved grant to pay the full cost of two firefighters was rejected when the city's labor attorney advised no action that validated current staffing levels. One assumes that after 16 months of labor acrimony that advice hasn't changed.
http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/news03/watertown-officials-discuss-firefighters-grant-20170118
Tuesday, January 17, 2017
WDT: Y Cans Person Said to Be on Sex Registry
While specifics are not plentiful in the news coverage, looking at FB comments leads one to believe a Family Y employee was discovered by patrons to be on a registry for sex offenders and the resulting Internet chatter made it necessary for Y brass to fire the person.
The media doesn't identify the person or the circumstances that put the person on a list.
It's not unheard of that a posse discovers a name and starts after the person. Now we just don't know what the circumstances were and whether the dismissal was based solely on the registry over other factors.
One post said "I'm glad our posts were heard." ,while another said the employee was a forty year old man convicted of sexual contact with a 13 year old girl. Sounds like this case played out on Facebook.
Maybe it was a necessary action, but maybe management got spooked that if revealed it would chase away customers.
http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/news03/y-officials-remove-employee-on-sex-offender-list-20170117
The media doesn't identify the person or the circumstances that put the person on a list.
It's not unheard of that a posse discovers a name and starts after the person. Now we just don't know what the circumstances were and whether the dismissal was based solely on the registry over other factors.
One post said "I'm glad our posts were heard." ,while another said the employee was a forty year old man convicted of sexual contact with a 13 year old girl. Sounds like this case played out on Facebook.
Maybe it was a necessary action, but maybe management got spooked that if revealed it would chase away customers.
http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/news03/y-officials-remove-employee-on-sex-offender-list-20170117
Chelsea Manning to Go Free
Former Fort Drum soldier Chelsea Manning has had her 35 year spying sentence shortened by Presidential commutation. Manning will be out of prison by spring following President Obama's action which came along with over two hundred other commutations and pardons.
http://www.cnn.com/2017/01/17/politics/chelsea-manning-sentence-commuted/
http://www.cnn.com/2017/01/17/politics/chelsea-manning-sentence-commuted/
DiNapoli: Representive Government Dead in NY
The notion the public controls anything in NY is a quaint notion and the latest report from Tom DiNapoli shows how unelected authorities are governance in the Empire State.
It doesn't really matter as these agencies provide political insulation and have media support as can be seen locally.
http://nypost.com/2017/01/16/new-yorks-authority-problem-govt-off-the-books/
Screw the Boycotts.....Celebrate Morning in America at the Pearl Street Pub
With over forty Members of Congress now boycotting the Inauguration of Donald Trump, let me add my name to those not attending the ceremonies in DC....You don't care and think it's silly I announce I am not going ? Of course it is. Nobody cares, nor should they and the same is true of these MOCs who put party in front of country.
I will be attending the not quite gala Inauguration pizza party at the Pearl Street Pub this Friday and we suspect others will as well.
Everyone else is too scared to celebrate the conveyance of power and a new administration. Just yesterday, TV host Steve Harvey had a rash of hate poured on him by Hollywood just for visiting Mr. Trump at the Tower.
Entertainers and businesses are frightened at being linked to Mr. Trump for fear of snowflake retribution. Their fears are justified.
But I don't care and I'll subject my business to the rage by publicly inviting revelers to stop in Friday.
I will be attending the not quite gala Inauguration pizza party at the Pearl Street Pub this Friday and we suspect others will as well.
Everyone else is too scared to celebrate the conveyance of power and a new administration. Just yesterday, TV host Steve Harvey had a rash of hate poured on him by Hollywood just for visiting Mr. Trump at the Tower.
Entertainers and businesses are frightened at being linked to Mr. Trump for fear of snowflake retribution. Their fears are justified.
But I don't care and I'll subject my business to the rage by publicly inviting revelers to stop in Friday.
WDT: Sales Tax Up....Hooray Hooray !
I know sales tax pretty well...how it's collected....how it's distributed....and how it props up local and county government.
When a county legislator proclaims in the paper that raising the tax was a great move last year, it's the myopia of being in government.....More revenue for government is always good.
Obviously I did my job in 2004 in getting the city a piece of new revenue and made sure the recent quarter point bump was distributed per 2004 and not solely going to the county. The towns and villages liked that as they are along for the ride on the city-county agreement that allows distribution.
Fighting for more sales tax allows local pols to hold the line on property taxes while making few tough decisions on cuts.
So as the media heralds the wonders of more revenue from sales tax, and increase from a rate hike is not the same as increases from economic growth. Those days are over.
Periodically the Times writes an editorial on the evils of reliance on sales tax as it is 'regressive'. Such tomes are ignored by the political class as the money is too good to give up.
For the City the challenges ahead hinge on a succession plan for the hydro deal and cost containment such as a reduction in its most expensive department.
When you look at the money that flows through all this government, it truly is a sideshow that a million bucks is thrown in the mix for the common people to decide on how its spent on poverty.
http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/news03/higher-sales-tax-rate-in-jefferson-county-helps-boost-2016-revenue-total-20170117
When a county legislator proclaims in the paper that raising the tax was a great move last year, it's the myopia of being in government.....More revenue for government is always good.
Obviously I did my job in 2004 in getting the city a piece of new revenue and made sure the recent quarter point bump was distributed per 2004 and not solely going to the county. The towns and villages liked that as they are along for the ride on the city-county agreement that allows distribution.
Fighting for more sales tax allows local pols to hold the line on property taxes while making few tough decisions on cuts.
So as the media heralds the wonders of more revenue from sales tax, and increase from a rate hike is not the same as increases from economic growth. Those days are over.
Periodically the Times writes an editorial on the evils of reliance on sales tax as it is 'regressive'. Such tomes are ignored by the political class as the money is too good to give up.
For the City the challenges ahead hinge on a succession plan for the hydro deal and cost containment such as a reduction in its most expensive department.
When you look at the money that flows through all this government, it truly is a sideshow that a million bucks is thrown in the mix for the common people to decide on how its spent on poverty.
http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/news03/higher-sales-tax-rate-in-jefferson-county-helps-boost-2016-revenue-total-20170117
WDT: Poverty Czar Wants Poor Folk to Help Whack Up the Cheese
The mechanisms and hierarchy for whacking up a million dollar NYS poverty grant comes together on January 25 as a 40 to 50 member steering council meets on Factory Street to decide on what to do with the money. Organizer Peter Schmitt wants a third of the people there to be poor.
What is "poor"....Are they the people lined up at the convenience store on the first of the month to buy subs with their newly replenished EBT card ? Are they the result of generational dependence on welfare ? Are they the economically displaced or are they those with no work ethic and an abundance of bad life choices ?
And who are the poor...the truly indigent and down and out who will access this process but don't feel welcome no matter how well intended the organizers. There are also competing interests. Every executive director of every NFP has a duty to get a piece of any funding pie and is this grant a one time subsidy to agencies or individuals with no lasting impact ?
Mr. Schmitt understands process and synergy but do the truly poor and disconnected even know there is a poverty grant much less who the people are deciding on it.
Do you want to get rid of some blight....provide clothing...pay some Grid bills......hire some people to do something to give them a sense of worth ?....More drug counseling ? More police ?
And is there administrative overhead to this grant ? What are the restrictions from the state ?
This will be interesting to follow and the end result will be declared a success even if truly poor people are oblivious to it all.
http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/news03/efforts-continue-on-watertowns-anti-poverty-plan-20170117
What is "poor"....Are they the people lined up at the convenience store on the first of the month to buy subs with their newly replenished EBT card ? Are they the result of generational dependence on welfare ? Are they the economically displaced or are they those with no work ethic and an abundance of bad life choices ?
And who are the poor...the truly indigent and down and out who will access this process but don't feel welcome no matter how well intended the organizers. There are also competing interests. Every executive director of every NFP has a duty to get a piece of any funding pie and is this grant a one time subsidy to agencies or individuals with no lasting impact ?
Mr. Schmitt understands process and synergy but do the truly poor and disconnected even know there is a poverty grant much less who the people are deciding on it.
Do you want to get rid of some blight....provide clothing...pay some Grid bills......hire some people to do something to give them a sense of worth ?....More drug counseling ? More police ?
And is there administrative overhead to this grant ? What are the restrictions from the state ?
This will be interesting to follow and the end result will be declared a success even if truly poor people are oblivious to it all.
http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/news03/efforts-continue-on-watertowns-anti-poverty-plan-20170117
Attractive Woman Wins Pageant
A 26 year old Rochester area woman, after years of competing, has won the Miss New York USA contest and will go on to the national competition.
Hannah Lopa is certainly attractive and deserving, but how much interest is there in pageants anymore ?
http://www.newyorkupstate.com/rochester/2017/01/meet_miss_new_york_usa_2017_upstate_ny_native_hannah_lopa_photos.html#incart_m-rpt-1
Hannah Lopa is certainly attractive and deserving, but how much interest is there in pageants anymore ?
http://www.newyorkupstate.com/rochester/2017/01/meet_miss_new_york_usa_2017_upstate_ny_native_hannah_lopa_photos.html#incart_m-rpt-1
Council Gets Request for a Freebie
Among the items on the docket at tonight's Council meeting is a relatively minor item...a request by a group to waive $420 in rental fees for the Arena to hold some kind of youth skating tournament.
Council will likely say no and I sympathize with them as we got these type of requests from time to time when I was there. Kids groups, vets, charities.
All nice people, but there is the issue of the value renters are getting. Putting aside the debates over whether there should be a modern Arena with its cost, there needs to be recognition of the value being given to these groups..
A waiving of a fee takes that amount to the bottom line of the event organizers on the basis they are a charity or the like.
A local municipality also operates in the public's interests and should not be waving what in most cases are pretty reasonable charges .
http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/news03/watertown-officials-to-act-on-public-auction-sales-20170117
Council will likely say no and I sympathize with them as we got these type of requests from time to time when I was there. Kids groups, vets, charities.
All nice people, but there is the issue of the value renters are getting. Putting aside the debates over whether there should be a modern Arena with its cost, there needs to be recognition of the value being given to these groups..
A waiving of a fee takes that amount to the bottom line of the event organizers on the basis they are a charity or the like.
A local municipality also operates in the public's interests and should not be waving what in most cases are pretty reasonable charges .
http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/news03/watertown-officials-to-act-on-public-auction-sales-20170117
Harrisville The Latest Village Looked at for Elimination
Harrisville is the latest municipality targeted for elimination as DANC begins a study on dissolution, as a result of a citizen petition.
A village here or there being eliminated is hardly true change in New York's system of over ten thousand taxing jurisdictions. There could be an interesting debate on what is local government and what is the best vehicle for delivering services and representation at the level closest to the people.
Is it villages or cities ? Towns ? Counties? or the state administered through agencies.?
http://www.wwnytv.com/story/34270855/harrisville-takes-a-hard-look-at-dissolving-village-into-town
A village here or there being eliminated is hardly true change in New York's system of over ten thousand taxing jurisdictions. There could be an interesting debate on what is local government and what is the best vehicle for delivering services and representation at the level closest to the people.
Is it villages or cities ? Towns ? Counties? or the state administered through agencies.?
http://www.wwnytv.com/story/34270855/harrisville-takes-a-hard-look-at-dissolving-village-into-town
Monday, January 16, 2017
Having Fun in the Out of Doors on a Winter Day
This mild weather is great for getting outdoors and enjoying NNY activities, including a trip to the range with friends....We shot some WWII era rifles courtesy of a collector friends as well as some handgun fun.
It's great to get out with friends for something out of the ordinary.
It's great to get out with friends for something out of the ordinary.
WDT: Stefanik Says GOP Must Have Thoughtful, Not Overnight, Approach to ACA Replacement
Rep.. Elise Stefanik is talking "a more thoughtful approach", she says is needed to the evolution of what is now known as Obamacare to something new.
That means she and other more thoughtful MOCs will ensure a headlong rush to repeal will be tempered into what Ms. Stefanik sees as perhaps a three year cycle.
http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/news03/stefanik-says-gop-should-keep-aca-for-3-year-transition-20170116
That means she and other more thoughtful MOCs will ensure a headlong rush to repeal will be tempered into what Ms. Stefanik sees as perhaps a three year cycle.
During a HOTLINE Visit
http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/news03/stefanik-says-gop-should-keep-aca-for-3-year-transition-20170116
Blotter: Toaster Strudels Weaponized
Amidst the druggies, the unlicensed drivers and the shoplifters, one blotter post prompted a chuckle.
A woman was arrested for throwing a box of Toaster Strudels at her old man.....she didn't even hit her mark, She also is alleged to have been yelling at the guy.
First of all , I would be embarrassed to tell a cop a woman yelled at me and threw a box of Toaster Strudels at me but missed. There were said to be children present at the time of the argument, and that is wrong, but who calls to report a strudel was thrown at them and narrowly missed.
The cop must have been shaking his head at this scene.
http://www.newzjunky.com/police2017/coplog170116.htm
A woman was arrested for throwing a box of Toaster Strudels at her old man.....she didn't even hit her mark, She also is alleged to have been yelling at the guy.
The cop must have been shaking his head at this scene.
http://www.newzjunky.com/police2017/coplog170116.htm
King Day 2017
At age 39 , at the time of his death, Dr. Martin Luther King embodied a new generation of black leaders with a cause, but also the intellect and sense of purpose to get things done. Wonder what he would think of things now, after eight years of the nation's first black President and a half century since his own demise.
Some of Dr. King's flock are still in the news like Rep. John Lewis , who this weekend called the new President illegitimate. I don't think Dr. King would have put it that way.
http://www.al.com/news/index.ssf/2017/01/martin_luther_king_jr_day_2017.html
Some of Dr. King's flock are still in the news like Rep. John Lewis , who this weekend called the new President illegitimate. I don't think Dr. King would have put it that way.
http://www.al.com/news/index.ssf/2017/01/martin_luther_king_jr_day_2017.html
NYP: Andy's Posturing Evident to All
Whether it's his 2018 reelection or the 2020 big prize, Andrew Cuomo's lurch to the left and posturing is not lost on anyone who follows NY politics. We saw it with his six SOTSs, all with different messages. We see it in closing Indian Point but propping up Nine Mile, or a vague bone to Bernie Sanders voters with free college.
The Governor is preening for the voters and given the surges for Sanders or Teachout (even though they both lost), it is clear a Democrat has to position to the left to win.
What all this means for New Yorkers in terms of policy is unclear, but in a capital where approving Uber is a monumental challenge, the Governor will soon find his battles here petty and beneath his ambitions.
You can't run for the White House by bragging you enabled Uber in a country already way past that point.
http://nypost.com/2017/01/14/cuomos-2020-ambition-only-means-trouble-for-new-york/
The Governor is preening for the voters and given the surges for Sanders or Teachout (even though they both lost), it is clear a Democrat has to position to the left to win.
What all this means for New Yorkers in terms of policy is unclear, but in a capital where approving Uber is a monumental challenge, the Governor will soon find his battles here petty and beneath his ambitions.
You can't run for the White House by bragging you enabled Uber in a country already way past that point.
http://nypost.com/2017/01/14/cuomos-2020-ambition-only-means-trouble-for-new-york/
WDT: Hundreds March in NNY for ACA
A protest march was held in Plattsburgh on Sunday as part of a national day of action organized by Dems in support of keeping the ACA in its present form.
It's always good to see people actually doing something. Political activism has not usually been a hallmark of life in NNY.
Last spring thousands came out to a rally for then candidate for President Donald Trump.
The ACA issue is complicated and for most protestors the current debate likely has little effect.
Republicans have promised a replacement for the ACA concurrent with voting to repeal the six year old law. President elect Trump has said the finishing touches are being put on the replacement proposal.
http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/news05/write-the-power-ny-district-21-march-draws-hundreds-in-support-of-affordable-care-act-in-canton-20170116
It's always good to see people actually doing something. Political activism has not usually been a hallmark of life in NNY.
Last spring thousands came out to a rally for then candidate for President Donald Trump.
The ACA issue is complicated and for most protestors the current debate likely has little effect.
Republicans have promised a replacement for the ACA concurrent with voting to repeal the six year old law. President elect Trump has said the finishing touches are being put on the replacement proposal.
http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/news05/write-the-power-ny-district-21-march-draws-hundreds-in-support-of-affordable-care-act-in-canton-20170116
WDT: Nasty Notes Case Ends in Plea
In a celebrated case that brought attention from New York's AG, a misdemeanor, no jail plea deal has reportedly been reached for Amjad Hussain, the author of the nasty notes directed at a college professor.
The 2015 incidents sent the college brass and the media into a tizzy because the notes allegedly contained racial and homophobic references.
Reading this story, it seems some of Mr. Hussain's most troubling statements revolved around getting a gun and going to the school to settle the matter.
I don't know as the content of the notes was ever specifically reported on, but as I said at the time, if there were actual threats of violence against Professor Youngblood, that is certainly serious although the hate crime aspect got the attention.
In any event its over, and in a world where communication is easy, saying something worthwhile or appropriate is often not.
http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/news05/ex-student-charged-with-sending-hate-notes-to-accept-plea-offer-20170116
The 2015 incidents sent the college brass and the media into a tizzy because the notes allegedly contained racial and homophobic references.
Reading this story, it seems some of Mr. Hussain's most troubling statements revolved around getting a gun and going to the school to settle the matter.
I don't know as the content of the notes was ever specifically reported on, but as I said at the time, if there were actual threats of violence against Professor Youngblood, that is certainly serious although the hate crime aspect got the attention.
In any event its over, and in a world where communication is easy, saying something worthwhile or appropriate is often not.
http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/news05/ex-student-charged-with-sending-hate-notes-to-accept-plea-offer-20170116
WWNY: Centralization of Courts Raises Facility Questions
The notion of court centralization is being talked about by state officials and Jefferson County. It would seem there are plusses and minuses to this, but it also seems the OCA needs to provide the leadership if there is to be a realignment of courts.
This is particularly true as one aspect of the state court system pressures the City for a new court facility. We also see our two city judges assigned to other duties around the Fifth Judicial District, which is fine, but also underscores how much the city court is part of a system and not its own entity, even though the judges are elected by city residents. (One seat is up this year.)
A clearer look at the long term future of local courts would be a good thing to the facilities can match the vision.
http://www.wwnytv.com/story/34265862/jefferson-county-looking-at-centralized-arraignment
This is particularly true as one aspect of the state court system pressures the City for a new court facility. We also see our two city judges assigned to other duties around the Fifth Judicial District, which is fine, but also underscores how much the city court is part of a system and not its own entity, even though the judges are elected by city residents. (One seat is up this year.)
A clearer look at the long term future of local courts would be a good thing to the facilities can match the vision.
http://www.wwnytv.com/story/34265862/jefferson-county-looking-at-centralized-arraignment
Sunday, January 15, 2017
Pearl Street Pub Welcomes Inauguration Revelers !
Just as entertainers fear brand damage from performing for the new President, many bars and restaurants are reluctant to feature the inauguration on Friday despite it being an historic event....
But the Pearl Street Pub is hosting a swearing in party starting at 8AM and lasting through the inauguration speech.
Businesses, like individuals, are fearful of the scorn of the snowflakes....Look at LL Bean...
But the public is invited to see and hear the events on Pearl Street with pizza at noon.
Protestors are welcome to use the restrooms.
But the Pearl Street Pub is hosting a swearing in party starting at 8AM and lasting through the inauguration speech.
Businesses, like individuals, are fearful of the scorn of the snowflakes....Look at LL Bean...
But the public is invited to see and hear the events on Pearl Street with pizza at noon.
Protestors are welcome to use the restrooms.
When Does Alec Baldwin Just Go Away ?
There are liberal comics I can watch and get a laugh...I think Samantha Bee or Tina Fey are funny, but Alec Baldwin is just a bitter liberal with an ax to grind. You just know he's a nasty man and he revels in his cheap shot impersonation of Donald Trump. I kind of liked him on 30 Rock, but he just looks like a dick with his Trump imitation.
I wouldn't stay up to watch SNL....Of course I fall asleep by then so I am not a target demo.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4121318/Alec-Baldwin-mocks-Donald-Trump-Russian-golden-shower-scandal-SNL.html
I wouldn't stay up to watch SNL....Of course I fall asleep by then so I am not a target demo.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4121318/Alec-Baldwin-mocks-Donald-Trump-Russian-golden-shower-scandal-SNL.html
Blotter: Puppy Kicker......A--hole...Big Time !
So a man....I use the word loosely....kicks a 13 week old puppy causing head trauma.
Let's hope the puppy gets a good home and the big tough guy gets the same treatment from someone bigger than he is. And while the following will offend the snowflakes...I find this action and this story more troubling than the Canton ATC nasty note or the goofy Fowler legislator on Facebook.
http://www.newzjunky.com/police2017/coplog170115.htm
Let's hope the puppy gets a good home and the big tough guy gets the same treatment from someone bigger than he is. And while the following will offend the snowflakes...I find this action and this story more troubling than the Canton ATC nasty note or the goofy Fowler legislator on Facebook.
http://www.newzjunky.com/police2017/coplog170115.htm
WDT: 2016 in Review
A couple of City of Watertown stories made the WDT's list of top stories of 2016. Problems at the Arena and the Firefighter labor woes made the list which was headed by the Oral Hillary trial in Canton.
http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/news05/taking-a-look-back-hillary-trial-headlines-a-busy-2016-for-nny-news-20170115
http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/news05/taking-a-look-back-hillary-trial-headlines-a-busy-2016-for-nny-news-20170115
WDT: Legislator Receives His Punishment
SLC Legislator Joel LaPierre has gotten his swat across the nose with a rolled up newspaper for his goofy Facebook remarks about the President about to leave office.
Social media is rife with hazards for the sometimes flippant or irreverent...Add in the sometimes foolish or stupid and it's easy for posts and emails to get out there...Look at the sheer number of emails from one person in the news last year.
I am not sure a Legislator from Fowler is that major an opinion leader but this should end it. However there will be a media clamor for a censure resolution, something not necessary.
Words matter but they are currency between the speaker and those who choose to listen. Sense of the body resolutions are silly as they perfunctory for some and opposed on principle for others.
Mr. LaPierre can now join Ernie LaBaff in the ranks of Big County leaders who offended someone.
http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/opinion/facebook-fringe-county-legislator-lets-loose-on-obama-with-bigoted-comments-20170115
Social media is rife with hazards for the sometimes flippant or irreverent...Add in the sometimes foolish or stupid and it's easy for posts and emails to get out there...Look at the sheer number of emails from one person in the news last year.
I am not sure a Legislator from Fowler is that major an opinion leader but this should end it. However there will be a media clamor for a censure resolution, something not necessary.
Words matter but they are currency between the speaker and those who choose to listen. Sense of the body resolutions are silly as they perfunctory for some and opposed on principle for others.
Mr. LaPierre can now join Ernie LaBaff in the ranks of Big County leaders who offended someone.
http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/opinion/facebook-fringe-county-legislator-lets-loose-on-obama-with-bigoted-comments-20170115
WDT: Mayor Looks Back on First Year
Tis the season for retrospectives and for Mayor Joe Butler Jr, his first year as Mayor is in focus. Lining up state funds for various projects, including Western Boulevard lead the list of accomplishments. The Mayor and Council also moved ahead on projects like Factory Street and a new Children's Playground.
A difficult strategy of brinksmanship with the fire union is underway, with so far no results but that's a long term endeavor.
The Arena is running successfully despite nettlesome construction issues.
Some downtown projects are moving ahead and a rental registration law was passed, although without inspections.
Still in flux is the Mercy site and Council's desire to build a new pool in Thompson Park.
The Mayor has represented the City well and has worked at building the relationships with other governments that are needed.
As with any year, there's a couple of things that could have gone better but by and large I am sure the Mayor s pleased with his first year.
http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/news03/mayor-butler-looks-back-at-first-year-in-office-20170115
A difficult strategy of brinksmanship with the fire union is underway, with so far no results but that's a long term endeavor.
The Arena is running successfully despite nettlesome construction issues.
Some downtown projects are moving ahead and a rental registration law was passed, although without inspections.
Still in flux is the Mercy site and Council's desire to build a new pool in Thompson Park.
The Mayor has represented the City well and has worked at building the relationships with other governments that are needed.
As with any year, there's a couple of things that could have gone better but by and large I am sure the Mayor s pleased with his first year.
http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/news03/mayor-butler-looks-back-at-first-year-in-office-20170115
Saturday, January 14, 2017
WWNY: Stefanik Prefers Cautious Approach to ACA Replacement
North Country Congresswoman Elise Stefanik tells NNY she is content with a more deliberate approach on replacing all or part of the Affordable Care Act. The complexities of policy and politics makes this whole endeavor not as easy as some have said.
A key to all this would seem, lawmakers getting away from the bromides and telling constituents what is happening.
http://www.wwnytv.com/story/34256490/stefanik-on-obamacare-repeal-dont-pull-the-rug-out-from-coverage
A key to all this would seem, lawmakers getting away from the bromides and telling constituents what is happening.
http://www.wwnytv.com/story/34256490/stefanik-on-obamacare-repeal-dont-pull-the-rug-out-from-coverage
The Bitter Are Beating Feet Out of DC
Democrats are said to be fleeing DC to avoid attending the Trump Inaugural....Who cares if Rep. Maxine Waters is there ?
I've never seen so many sore losers and election deniers.
http://www.politico.com/story/2017/01/trump-inauguration-democrats-departures-233624
I've never seen so many sore losers and election deniers.
http://www.politico.com/story/2017/01/trump-inauguration-democrats-departures-233624
Will Mahoney Gobble Up the Salt City ?
It sounds like Cuomo favorite Joanie Mahoney could gobble up a lot of municipal governments in Onondaga County without having the support of the elected officials in said towns, villages and cities.
The proposal from the Governor would allow her to set up consolidations referendums. Of course Ms. Mahoney is at least elected but the push is on to consolidate, assuming the right people end up in charge.
Ms. Mahoney has been a steadfast supporter of the Governor despite party label differences.
http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2017/01/how_cuomos_shared_services_plan_could_strengthen_joanie_mahoneys_hand.html#incart_river_home
The proposal from the Governor would allow her to set up consolidations referendums. Of course Ms. Mahoney is at least elected but the push is on to consolidate, assuming the right people end up in charge.
Ms. Mahoney has been a steadfast supporter of the Governor despite party label differences.
http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2017/01/how_cuomos_shared_services_plan_could_strengthen_joanie_mahoneys_hand.html#incart_river_home
WDT: Fake News : Day Two
So this SLC Legislator from Fowler apologized to colleagues and by extension others for his goofy Facebook post rapping President Obama and his family....But the apology goes in the last graf....The perfunctory and encouraged calls for resignation is the lead.
Joel LaPierre is getting his turn in the media barrel. This too shall pass.
http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/news05/st-lawrence-county-democrats-call-for-legislator-lapierres-resignation-20170114
Joel LaPierre is getting his turn in the media barrel. This too shall pass.
http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/news05/st-lawrence-county-democrats-call-for-legislator-lapierres-resignation-20170114
Civil Rights Icon Says Trump Not Legitimate
There's a little karma at work in the assertion on NBC by Rep. John Lewis (D-GA) that President elect Donald Trump's election is illegitimate. After all, Mr. Trump did lead the birther movement for a time questioning Barack Obama's legitimacy on residency at birth issues.
That bit of payback aside, Mr. Lewis does the bidding of a Democratic Party anxious to delegitimize the new President at all cost.
Mr. Lewis says he will not attend the inauguration.
Mr. Trump says the Congressman should spend more time helping his district.
Many excuses have been proffered for the Hillary Clinton loss from fake news, to Comey to the Russians.
The Russian argument is interesting....That foreign countries might chime in on an election is not news and voters can judge as they see fit. In this case, Russian hacking was debated during the campaign and Democrats were able to use the Putin bromance issue against Mr. Trump prior to November 8. If anything, the Russia issue was a wash or hurt Mr. Trump among foreign policy establishment types.
Rep. Lewis citing this as making Mr. Trump illegitimate is troubling but it's the mosaic Democrats are shopping along with their media acolytes.
Their concurrent villain is Director Comey who now has probes launched against him. Remember when Mr. Comey was the Democratic hero?
http://freebeacon.com/politics/rep-john-lewis-calls-trumps-presidency-illegitimate/
That bit of payback aside, Mr. Lewis does the bidding of a Democratic Party anxious to delegitimize the new President at all cost.
Mr. Lewis says he will not attend the inauguration.
Mr. Trump says the Congressman should spend more time helping his district.
Many excuses have been proffered for the Hillary Clinton loss from fake news, to Comey to the Russians.
The Russian argument is interesting....That foreign countries might chime in on an election is not news and voters can judge as they see fit. In this case, Russian hacking was debated during the campaign and Democrats were able to use the Putin bromance issue against Mr. Trump prior to November 8. If anything, the Russia issue was a wash or hurt Mr. Trump among foreign policy establishment types.
Rep. Lewis citing this as making Mr. Trump illegitimate is troubling but it's the mosaic Democrats are shopping along with their media acolytes.
Their concurrent villain is Director Comey who now has probes launched against him. Remember when Mr. Comey was the Democratic hero?
http://freebeacon.com/politics/rep-john-lewis-calls-trumps-presidency-illegitimate/
Chicago Gets an F for Running a Police Department
Chicago is dependably Democratic and has as its Mayor a Clinton protégé. It's the political home of the first black President and yet a Democratic Justice Department has excoriated the City's PD for racism and abuse of citizens.
Generations of black Americans and urban dwellers have been taught their salvation rests with voting Democratic.
How can this be ?
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2017/01/13/chicago-police-beset-racial-bias-unconstitutional-policing-doj-finds/96533530/
Generations of black Americans and urban dwellers have been taught their salvation rests with voting Democratic.
How can this be ?
http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2017/01/13/chicago-police-beset-racial-bias-unconstitutional-policing-doj-finds/96533530/
WDT: Snowtown Film Festival Prospers Without Snow
We lost all our snow this week, but one winter activity not dependent on bad weather is the Snowtown Film Festival, which this year attracted Watertown High grad and actor Viggo Mortensen
Providing such activities in the dark of winter only brightens the community and this event is rightly praised.
http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/opinion/home-movies-snowtown-usas-film-festival-has-taken-on-a-life-of-its-own-20170114
Providing such activities in the dark of winter only brightens the community and this event is rightly praised.
http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/opinion/home-movies-snowtown-usas-film-festival-has-taken-on-a-life-of-its-own-20170114
PS: New Hairdo, Same Policy in the 'Cuse
Mayor Miner has gotten a makeover and new hairdo and I didn't recognize her at first when I saw the photo in this Post Standard story about sanctuary cities....She has declared Syracuse to be one, although there is no such designation per se, only a stated police policy of not actively seeking out illegal aliens who may have settled there.
Syracuse is getting the reputation of a not so safe spot and while police may not be chasing aliens there are plenty of other criminals they can concentrate on.
Fact is there are not many local PDs who run around trying to be immigration cops, when there is so much else to do.
So in that sense there are lots of sanctuaries for those who stay beneath the radar and behave. Publicly stating your PD will not enforce laws sends a different message, but Steph is term limited so it doesn't matter anyway. She needs to burnish her liberal bone fides to land a job with the Cuomo Administration where she has had rocky relationships.
http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2017/01/syracuse_mayor_we_will_not_help_enforce_federal_anti-immigrant_policies.html
Syracuse is getting the reputation of a not so safe spot and while police may not be chasing aliens there are plenty of other criminals they can concentrate on.
Fact is there are not many local PDs who run around trying to be immigration cops, when there is so much else to do.
So in that sense there are lots of sanctuaries for those who stay beneath the radar and behave. Publicly stating your PD will not enforce laws sends a different message, but Steph is term limited so it doesn't matter anyway. She needs to burnish her liberal bone fides to land a job with the Cuomo Administration where she has had rocky relationships.
http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2017/01/syracuse_mayor_we_will_not_help_enforce_federal_anti-immigrant_policies.html
Daily Mail: A Low Energy Denial
The BBC reported and Jeb Bush denied involvement in the opposition research leading to the "dirty dossier that dogged President elect Bush this week. The research and bid to discredit Mr. Trump seemed to have it's roots in the early GOP competition for the nomination when Mr. Bush was widely considered a favorite to win.
The retired British spy behind all this has made himself scarce.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4116868/Jeb-Bush-DENIES-BBC-claim-ordered-dirty-dossier.html
The retired British spy behind all this has made himself scarce.
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4116868/Jeb-Bush-DENIES-BBC-claim-ordered-dirty-dossier.html
WDT: Testimony Points to Conviction in Box Murder Trial
Grim scenes were presented to jurors in the murder trial of a now 20 year old Carthage man accused of the 2015 stabbing death of a Watertown man following a Craig's List meeting gone awry.
The self defense claim of Kyle Box is clouded by the 46 stab wounds and the attempt to conceal evidence by torching the victim and his Morrison Street home.
Crime scene photos and the clinical descriptions of wounds suggests a rage perhaps born of a change of heart over a sexual encounter between a 62 year old and an 18 year old, or perhaps dissatisfaction over a transaction related to the encounter. Whatever it was , its hard not to convict and then its a long jail term for Mr. Box.
http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/news03/forensics-expert-weighs-in-on-boxs-self-defense-claim-20170114
The self defense claim of Kyle Box is clouded by the 46 stab wounds and the attempt to conceal evidence by torching the victim and his Morrison Street home.
Crime scene photos and the clinical descriptions of wounds suggests a rage perhaps born of a change of heart over a sexual encounter between a 62 year old and an 18 year old, or perhaps dissatisfaction over a transaction related to the encounter. Whatever it was , its hard not to convict and then its a long jail term for Mr. Box.
http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/news03/forensics-expert-weighs-in-on-boxs-self-defense-claim-20170114
Friday, January 13, 2017
NYT: Ivanka Now Deemed Evil Too
The Times must be struggling to dream up more anti Trump stories, so now they go after his daughter.....Just how is Ivanka dangerous ? The Times tells us.
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/13/opinion/sunday/ivanka-trumps-dangerous-fake-feminism.html?action=click&pgtype=Homepage&clickSource= story-heading&module=opinion-c-col-right-region®ion=opinion-c-col-right-region&WT.nav=opinion-c-col-right-region&_r=0
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/01/13/opinion/sunday/ivanka-trumps-dangerous-fake-feminism.html?action=click&pgtype=Homepage&clickSource= story-heading&module=opinion-c-col-right-region®ion=opinion-c-col-right-region&WT.nav=opinion-c-col-right-region&_r=0
WDT: Trump a Mangy Rat
Not to be outdone, the WDT's Editorial Czar has trumped the Fowler Legislator by referring to the next President as not a Muslim with big ears, but a mangy rat fighting for cheese.
At least he left out the golden showers in the Moscow Ritz Carlton.
http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/blogs16/jerry-moore-a-legacy-of-presidential-words-20170112#comments
At least he left out the golden showers in the Moscow Ritz Carlton.
http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/blogs16/jerry-moore-a-legacy-of-presidential-words-20170112#comments
Stefanik Votes to Begin Demise of Obamacare....
Rep. Elise Stefanik has voted for the House resolution beginning what could lead to repeal and replacement of the ACA (Obamacare). All well and good, but many in small business and depending on their own resources are watching where this all leads.
The expectation of those voting for change is that replacement will be concurrent with those aspects repealed although the whole topic is very complex. Too complex for bloggers and broadcast journalists.
We will see what transpires.
http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/section/blogs18
The expectation of those voting for change is that replacement will be concurrent with those aspects repealed although the whole topic is very complex. Too complex for bloggers and broadcast journalists.
We will see what transpires.
http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/section/blogs18
City Judge Given Additional Duties
City Judge Catherine Palermo has been assigned some additional oversight duties. She will be overseeing village and town justices in Oswego County. Judge James McClusky will oversee local judges in Jefferson County.
Judge Palermo is finishing her six year appointed term and is seeking a full ten year term at the polls this fall. So far there is no announced opposition. Judge Palermo is also eligible to hear cases in county court. A lot of these judges get moved around to other courts. The other City Judge, Eugene Renzi sometimes has other assignments as the courts are run by a central office in Syracuse.
The oversight appointments were part of several made by Fifth Judicial District Czar James Tormey.
http://www.syracuse.com/crime/index.ssf/2017/01/whos_boss_among_the_local_judges_new_year_brings_new_roles.html#incart_river_home
Judge Palermo is finishing her six year appointed term and is seeking a full ten year term at the polls this fall. So far there is no announced opposition. Judge Palermo is also eligible to hear cases in county court. A lot of these judges get moved around to other courts. The other City Judge, Eugene Renzi sometimes has other assignments as the courts are run by a central office in Syracuse.
The oversight appointments were part of several made by Fifth Judicial District Czar James Tormey.
http://www.syracuse.com/crime/index.ssf/2017/01/whos_boss_among_the_local_judges_new_year_brings_new_roles.html#incart_river_home
WDT: Murder Trial Shows the Dangers of Bad Decisions and Not Being Able to Walk Away
Kind of sad one man is dead and another life is ruined over mere gratification sought on Craigslist.
This is all a classic example of the merits of no means no and walking away.
Bad judgment to begin with,.....sure....but all this tragedy and strife over what ?
http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/news03/box-maintains-self-defense-claims-in-videotaped-confession-20170113
This is all a classic example of the merits of no means no and walking away.
Bad judgment to begin with,.....sure....but all this tragedy and strife over what ?
http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/news03/box-maintains-self-defense-claims-in-videotaped-confession-20170113
DiNapoli: People You Don't Know are Putting You in Debt
Comptroller DiNapoli says everyone of you....even infants...owes $13487 as a result of debt piled up by so called public authorities..You know....dormitory authorities..the Thruway Authority....DANC....
The debt is run up by unelected folks who think they have some public mandate to spend....The public rightly held me to account for borrowing on projects like the Arena.....If that had been approved by an unelected authority....crickets....
It's called 'backdoor borrowing'. And it's only a portion of what you all owe.
Mr. DiNapoli should run for Governor next year. He is a Dem, but seems to get it more than his cohorts.
http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/n-y-public-authorities-debt-adds-13-487-new-yorker-article-1.2945016
The debt is run up by unelected folks who think they have some public mandate to spend....The public rightly held me to account for borrowing on projects like the Arena.....If that had been approved by an unelected authority....crickets....
It's called 'backdoor borrowing'. And it's only a portion of what you all owe.
Mr. DiNapoli should run for Governor next year. He is a Dem, but seems to get it more than his cohorts.
http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/n-y-public-authorities-debt-adds-13-487-new-yorker-article-1.2945016
Is It Real or Is It Memorex ? Is It News or Is It Fake News ?
A county legislator from Fowler NY (its near Gouverneur) made a Facebook post calling President Obama a Muslim and suggesting he be packed up and sent back to Kenya.
Leg. Joel LaPierre wins front page above the fold coverage for his remarks, although I suspect derogatory remarks about the President elect don't warrant that.
The 'back to Kenya' narrative is getting old and smart people are not continuing to rant over Mr. Obama but are looking to the changes ahead.
But on the other hand, he's a county legislator from Fowler...Come on...
These type of stories are common these days as social media encourages excessively chatty behavior and the media loves to feign outrage when their heroes are pilloried.
Now the next step is to start asking other lawmakers what they think and whether Mr. LaPierre should be censured, whatever that means. Now if someone had raised this at a county board meeting, then there's a news hook.....but it appears at this point, we have another case of fake news.
Ultimately its up to any prospective opponent to raise this as an issue and let voters decide.
http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/news05/st-lawrence-county-legislators-facebook-post-bashes-president-obama-draws-criticism-20170113
Leg. Joel LaPierre wins front page above the fold coverage for his remarks, although I suspect derogatory remarks about the President elect don't warrant that.
The 'back to Kenya' narrative is getting old and smart people are not continuing to rant over Mr. Obama but are looking to the changes ahead.
But on the other hand, he's a county legislator from Fowler...Come on...
These type of stories are common these days as social media encourages excessively chatty behavior and the media loves to feign outrage when their heroes are pilloried.
Now the next step is to start asking other lawmakers what they think and whether Mr. LaPierre should be censured, whatever that means. Now if someone had raised this at a county board meeting, then there's a news hook.....but it appears at this point, we have another case of fake news.
Ultimately its up to any prospective opponent to raise this as an issue and let voters decide.
http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/news05/st-lawrence-county-legislators-facebook-post-bashes-president-obama-draws-criticism-20170113
Older Women Find Income in Massage Biz
It's not just street walkers and crack whores police are after. A simple massage if not given by a licensed rubber is attracting the attention of the law including the arrest of a 70 year old Jacksonville FL woman on prostitution.
When does a massage go from therapy to pleasure. The former being OK and the latter a crime.
Thank goodness our police don't have to make these determinations.
http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/crime--law/florida-woman-arrested-for-prostitution-undercover-sting/EN5vfOa4V0lOpiFnsMcO5N/
When does a massage go from therapy to pleasure. The former being OK and the latter a crime.
Thank goodness our police don't have to make these determinations.
http://www.palmbeachpost.com/news/crime--law/florida-woman-arrested-for-prostitution-undercover-sting/EN5vfOa4V0lOpiFnsMcO5N/
Oneidas Buying Up CNY
Indians now own over 17000 acres of land in the Syracuse region which includes 13 gas stations and three marinas. The Oneida Nation is quite the player.
http://www.syracuse.com/state/index.ssf/2017/01/updated_search_every_acre_the_oneida_nation_owns_in_madison_oneida_counties_map.html#incart_river_home
http://www.syracuse.com/state/index.ssf/2017/01/updated_search_every_acre_the_oneida_nation_owns_in_madison_oneida_counties_map.html#incart_river_home
Winter Gets a Beat Down
We all enjoyed a nice break from winter with soaring temperatures that broke a record on Thursday with a high of 54 degrees. Most of the snow that bedeviled us last week is gone and the forecast, while colder, is pretty good for the coming week.
There is a lot of winter ahead, but we are getting to the point where there is more behind us than ahead of us.
http://www.wwnytv.com/story/34248208/watertown-temperature-hits-record-high
There is a lot of winter ahead, but we are getting to the point where there is more behind us than ahead of us.
http://www.wwnytv.com/story/34248208/watertown-temperature-hits-record-high
WDT: Higher Juvenile Age Gains Support
There's chatter in Albany about raising to 18 the age where the accused are tried as adults. The rationale is youthful indiscretions should not lead to criminal records. Well, there are also a lot of very violent crimes being committed by children.
Perhaps a universal age of majority in a state where a girl can get married at 14, have consensual sex at 17, drive a car a 16, vote and buy a cigarette at 18 and have a devil's brew at 21 ?
Deciding where adulthood begins has always been a dicey proposition. Look at the mess this Box fellow is in. If he had killed a man months earlier it would be a juvenile offense in some eyes.
Then there's all the drug crimes.
Should some teens get a break ? Yeah they probably should but so much depends on the crime, the person and the circumstances. There are no easy answers found in an arbitrary age.
http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/opinion/raise-the-age-state-should-try-16--and-17-year-olds-as-juveniles-not-as-adults-20170113
Perhaps a universal age of majority in a state where a girl can get married at 14, have consensual sex at 17, drive a car a 16, vote and buy a cigarette at 18 and have a devil's brew at 21 ?
Deciding where adulthood begins has always been a dicey proposition. Look at the mess this Box fellow is in. If he had killed a man months earlier it would be a juvenile offense in some eyes.
Then there's all the drug crimes.
Should some teens get a break ? Yeah they probably should but so much depends on the crime, the person and the circumstances. There are no easy answers found in an arbitrary age.
http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/opinion/raise-the-age-state-should-try-16--and-17-year-olds-as-juveniles-not-as-adults-20170113
Thursday, January 12, 2017
WDT: Dogs Not Interested In Our Sing Songy Tone
The way we talk to dogs may be similar to how we talk to infants...A high pitched, sing songy tone. "Who's the best dog ever." we chirp.
Jet
Research says dogs don't care and ignore our solicitation. But the saving grace is still there....You can talk to your dog and they won't argue and won't repeat anything.
http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/national/whos-a-good-boy-you-might-ask-but-does-your-dog-care-20170112
More Probes as Election Bitterness Continues
Now the Justice Department and FBI are being probed for misdeeds in their handling of the Hillary Clinton email investigation.....While it's thought Director Comey's statements and actions aided Donald Trump, you'd also have to look at the AG's tarmac encounter.
Can these people get over it ? The Dems lost a close election because their candidate couldn't hold the blue wall against a mistake prone GOP candidate who nonetheless inspired many with a message of change.
In a contest of strategy, they got snookered and the new Administration is ready to get started.
Dems....get a grip. You lost.
http://www.thehill.com/policy/national-security/314002-justice-department-inspector-general-to-investigate-pre-election
Can these people get over it ? The Dems lost a close election because their candidate couldn't hold the blue wall against a mistake prone GOP candidate who nonetheless inspired many with a message of change.
In a contest of strategy, they got snookered and the new Administration is ready to get started.
Dems....get a grip. You lost.
http://www.thehill.com/policy/national-security/314002-justice-department-inspector-general-to-investigate-pre-election
WDT: City Smokeeater to Open Brew Pub
A City firefighter is doing his part for the Renaissance of downtown by taking on chance on opening a brew pub in the Lincoln Building. Dan Daugherty and his wife are opening the Boots Brewing Company in the spring. The nearby March Spa is also moving from the March Building on State Street.
A yoga studio is already located in the Lincoln which is being renovated by property Svengali Brian Murray.
The notion of a brew pub is a challenge, as just tasting beers doesn't make money but Mr. Daugherty has the potential for a built in clientele given his occupation and that can form the core of a customer base.
The biggest challenge in property these days would seem the trend away from bricks and mortar retailing but some things you can't do on the Internet and getting a beer, a massage or some time on the yoga mat are among them.
Remaining challenges downtown include the commercial space in the Woolworth Building, andthe upcoming space in the Empsall Building. I hear there is a new beer place of some kind opening next to the Crystal and the former Turtle is said to have been renovated again for opening but so far nothing heard on whether it actually opens.
http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/news03/lincoln-building-getting-two-more-tenants-20170112
A yoga studio is already located in the Lincoln which is being renovated by property Svengali Brian Murray.
The notion of a brew pub is a challenge, as just tasting beers doesn't make money but Mr. Daugherty has the potential for a built in clientele given his occupation and that can form the core of a customer base.
The biggest challenge in property these days would seem the trend away from bricks and mortar retailing but some things you can't do on the Internet and getting a beer, a massage or some time on the yoga mat are among them.
Remaining challenges downtown include the commercial space in the Woolworth Building, andthe upcoming space in the Empsall Building. I hear there is a new beer place of some kind opening next to the Crystal and the former Turtle is said to have been renovated again for opening but so far nothing heard on whether it actually opens.
http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/news03/lincoln-building-getting-two-more-tenants-20170112
PS: Chelsea Manning Among Those Waiting for Bam's 11th Hour Pardons
Former Fort Drum soldier and transgender secrets passer Chelsea Manning is hoping for a commutation of her 35 year sentence for espionage. Surely others are waiting to see who the President let's go on his way out the door next week. http://www.syracuse.com/politics/index.ssf/2017/01/chelsea_manning_obama_commutation.html#incart_river_home
Cuomo OK After Scary End to His SOTS Tour
Governor Andrew Cuomo is safe following an emergency landing of his state helicopter while enroute to NYC. The craft had filled with smoke.
The Governor had just completed his six stop State of the State show in which Mr. Cuomo outlined his plans for the coming year.
The Governor, in a tweet, said the speeches covered 1260 miles as opposed to a single speech tot he Legislature in Albany.
http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2017/01/11/cuomo-helicopter-emergency-landing/
The Governor had just completed his six stop State of the State show in which Mr. Cuomo outlined his plans for the coming year.
The Governor, in a tweet, said the speeches covered 1260 miles as opposed to a single speech tot he Legislature in Albany.
http://newyork.cbslocal.com/2017/01/11/cuomo-helicopter-emergency-landing/
WDT: Zoo Gets Bailout But What Next ?
The NNY Community Foundation will be kicking a hundred grand into the fiscally wobbly Thompson Park Zoo following recent dire predictions from the conservancy running the facility.
City Hall had declined to provide a larger stipend or bailout and while news of financial woes was not a surprise, the lack of ongoing dialogue and the surprise announcement at a Council meeting seemed to catch Council by surprise.
The reorganization grant will help but given the Zoo's limited attendance and appeal and that it's running by a private board, a lot of questions remain about long term viability.
http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/news03/thompson-park-zoo-receives-conditional-100000-grant-for-restructuring-efforts-20170112
City Hall had declined to provide a larger stipend or bailout and while news of financial woes was not a surprise, the lack of ongoing dialogue and the surprise announcement at a Council meeting seemed to catch Council by surprise.
The reorganization grant will help but given the Zoo's limited attendance and appeal and that it's running by a private board, a lot of questions remain about long term viability.
http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/news03/thompson-park-zoo-receives-conditional-100000-grant-for-restructuring-efforts-20170112
WDT: ACA Debate Needs Clarity and Concurrent Action.
The Affordable Care Act is surely complicated and if critics are believed is unsustainable fiscally, so changing it or replacing it may be not just desirable but necessary.
However the looming dispute seems to be over just what is meant by repeal and replace. One gets the impression some in the GOP in Congress think a simple repeal with the promise of passing something new in three or four years is sufficient. Others like the incoming President want something passed concurrent with the repeal.
The recent election didn't hinge solely on disdain for the ACA and with the margin of Mr. Trump's win so thin, it's easy to imagine the current political window closing quickly.
It would seem Mr. Trump's promise for simultaneous repeal and replacement works best as whatever is done will take time to implement and the current rancor over the ACA can't go on forever as the public will get antsy.
http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/opinion/show-us-the-plan-congress-shouldnt-repeal-aca-without-practical-alternative-20170112
However the looming dispute seems to be over just what is meant by repeal and replace. One gets the impression some in the GOP in Congress think a simple repeal with the promise of passing something new in three or four years is sufficient. Others like the incoming President want something passed concurrent with the repeal.
The recent election didn't hinge solely on disdain for the ACA and with the margin of Mr. Trump's win so thin, it's easy to imagine the current political window closing quickly.
It would seem Mr. Trump's promise for simultaneous repeal and replacement works best as whatever is done will take time to implement and the current rancor over the ACA can't go on forever as the public will get antsy.
http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/opinion/show-us-the-plan-congress-shouldnt-repeal-aca-without-practical-alternative-20170112
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