County Judge Matt Murphy yesterday denied bail for a 33 year
old former Falls resident who allegedly kidnapped and assaulted
his pregnant girlfriend for three days. Lennie Frankline was
extradiated from Fresno California to face charges and he plead
not guilty to a long list including three counts of kidnapping,
predatory sexual assault, and 4 counts of performing a first degree
sex act. Deputy D-A Doreen Hoffman said Frankline is expected to
be indicted on attempted murder charges in the Bronx where he
allegedly attacked the same woman the following week. He's
accused of dousing the woman with gasoline there and trying
to set her on fire. The Niagara Falls assaults allegedly took place
in a house on Cedar Avenue which Frankline said was home. The
victim was a native of New York City who had moved to the Falls
about 2 months before the first attack. She moved back to the
Bronx afterwards. Police say the motive was that the baby the
girl was carrying was not Frankline's.
Friday, September 26, 2008
LOCKPORT BUDGET
Lockport lawmakers basically finishing work yesterday on
next year's budget. The tax rate was lowered three tenths
of one per cent when the Council decided to gamble that health
insurance premiums won't go up as much as budget director
Dick Mullaney expects. They took about $200,000 from the
budget line. The difference means the tax rate would fall by
a nickel from last year...from $15.69 per thousand dollars
valuation to $15.64. Mayor Mike Tucker's plan to add a 4th
city attorney remains in the spending plan. Alderman Pat
Schrader said they might make some more minor cuts
prior to the public hearing. It will be held Tuesday, October
7 at 6pm.
next year's budget. The tax rate was lowered three tenths
of one per cent when the Council decided to gamble that health
insurance premiums won't go up as much as budget director
Dick Mullaney expects. They took about $200,000 from the
budget line. The difference means the tax rate would fall by
a nickel from last year...from $15.69 per thousand dollars
valuation to $15.64. Mayor Mike Tucker's plan to add a 4th
city attorney remains in the spending plan. Alderman Pat
Schrader said they might make some more minor cuts
prior to the public hearing. It will be held Tuesday, October
7 at 6pm.
NIAGARA FALLS BRIDGE COMMISSION
State Senator George Maziarz wants details from the
Niagara Falls Bridge Commision on what he calls the
"mysterious departure" of former Bridge Commission
General Manager Tom Garlock. He left July 21 and
Maziarz says he wrote the Commission a letter asking
for a copy of Garlock's contract, the resolution
terminating him, and his severence package. He
said the Chairman of the Commision wrote him back
and told him the public was not entitled to the information.
Maziarz says he then wrote another letter to the Governor
asking him to look into the matter. Maziarz says there
are rumors going around the severence package is
worth hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Niagara Falls Bridge Commision on what he calls the
"mysterious departure" of former Bridge Commission
General Manager Tom Garlock. He left July 21 and
Maziarz says he wrote the Commission a letter asking
for a copy of Garlock's contract, the resolution
terminating him, and his severence package. He
said the Chairman of the Commision wrote him back
and told him the public was not entitled to the information.
Maziarz says he then wrote another letter to the Governor
asking him to look into the matter. Maziarz says there
are rumors going around the severence package is
worth hundreds of thousands of dollars.
Thursday, September 25, 2008
NEW YORK STATE ASSN OF COUNTIES
A workshop on reductions in state aid to counties drawing
a large crowd Thursday morning to the Conference Center
in the Falls. It's part of the three day meeting of the New York
State Association of Counties going on in the city. It won't
be all work today however. The County is hosting a huge
party for the 600 or attendees tonight on Goat Island. They'll
be celebrating the installation of the Association's new
president, Sarah Purdy. She's taking over duties from
Lucille McKnight of Albany County whose been president
for the past two years. The gathering will include a feast of
food from Western New York and the evening will be capped
off by fireworks at 8:30. The Fall Conference continues
tomorrow with a speech by Nassau County Executive Tom
Suozzi.
a large crowd Thursday morning to the Conference Center
in the Falls. It's part of the three day meeting of the New York
State Association of Counties going on in the city. It won't
be all work today however. The County is hosting a huge
party for the 600 or attendees tonight on Goat Island. They'll
be celebrating the installation of the Association's new
president, Sarah Purdy. She's taking over duties from
Lucille McKnight of Albany County whose been president
for the past two years. The gathering will include a feast of
food from Western New York and the evening will be capped
off by fireworks at 8:30. The Fall Conference continues
tomorrow with a speech by Nassau County Executive Tom
Suozzi.
CORONOR
The wife of former County Coronor James Joyce will run
for the position he recently gave up. Cindy Lou Joyce won
the endorsement yesterday of the county's Democratic
Committee. She will run against a still undetermined Republican
for District One Coronor. The district covers the city of Niagara
Falls but the Joyce's actually live in Wheatfield. The county's
Republican Committee meets Monday to choose their candidate.
for the position he recently gave up. Cindy Lou Joyce won
the endorsement yesterday of the county's Democratic
Committee. She will run against a still undetermined Republican
for District One Coronor. The district covers the city of Niagara
Falls but the Joyce's actually live in Wheatfield. The county's
Republican Committee meets Monday to choose their candidate.
OLD FALLS STREET
The U-S-A Niagara Development Corporation announcing
Wednesday reconstruction of the West Mall portion of
Old Falls Street from First to Prospect would begin this
month. It's expected to be finished by October 2009. Officials
also said that, depending on the weather, the Wintergarden
will be torn down late this year or early next year. The
reconstruction project means that Louis Antonacci's
"Fallside Marketplace" will close. The city said
yesterday he had agreed to surrender his 5 year lease for
$310,000. U-S-A Niagara also announced a new operator
for the Conference Center. Global Spectrum will take over
operations from Sentry Hospitality when Sentry's lease
runs out Decemeber 31. Global will run the building thru
the end of December 2013. They also manage more than 70
other facilities in the U-S and Canada.
Wednesday reconstruction of the West Mall portion of
Old Falls Street from First to Prospect would begin this
month. It's expected to be finished by October 2009. Officials
also said that, depending on the weather, the Wintergarden
will be torn down late this year or early next year. The
reconstruction project means that Louis Antonacci's
"Fallside Marketplace" will close. The city said
yesterday he had agreed to surrender his 5 year lease for
$310,000. U-S-A Niagara also announced a new operator
for the Conference Center. Global Spectrum will take over
operations from Sentry Hospitality when Sentry's lease
runs out Decemeber 31. Global will run the building thru
the end of December 2013. They also manage more than 70
other facilities in the U-S and Canada.
AIR BASE& DELPHI
Congresswoman Louise Slaughter announcing Wednesday
the spending bill that'll run the federal government through
March contains $9-million for a new dining hall and community
activity center at the Falls Air Base. slaughter said the structure
will improve the quality of life for the servicemen and women
but more importantly it encourages future investment in the
base and increases the capacity of the base to station
additional troops. Slaughter said she also secured another
$8.5-million for defense projects in the Rochester area.
$2.4-million of that will pay for a joint research project between
RIT and the Delphi Corporation that'll accelerate the use of
fuel cell technology in the Armed Forces. It's expected the Senate
will pass the bill soon and then it'll be sent to the President
for his signature.
the spending bill that'll run the federal government through
March contains $9-million for a new dining hall and community
activity center at the Falls Air Base. slaughter said the structure
will improve the quality of life for the servicemen and women
but more importantly it encourages future investment in the
base and increases the capacity of the base to station
additional troops. Slaughter said she also secured another
$8.5-million for defense projects in the Rochester area.
$2.4-million of that will pay for a joint research project between
RIT and the Delphi Corporation that'll accelerate the use of
fuel cell technology in the Armed Forces. It's expected the Senate
will pass the bill soon and then it'll be sent to the President
for his signature.
BACK ON TOP
County lawmakers reacting swiftly yesterday to the news our
county is back in first place as the most taxed spot in the country.
The Economic Development Committee called for the formation
of a Commission on Tax Relief. Vice Chair Andrea McNulty said it
would be similar to the statewide commission chaired by Nassau
County Executive Tom Suozzi. The Tax Foundation study found
property taxes in the county comprise 2.9 per cent of home values.
Chairman Rick Updegrove said the Commission would identify
the sources of our tax burden and would engage all local
taxing jurisdictions including the school districts, each of the
three cities and towns along with sewer and water districts. It
will ultimately make recommendations that'll help them take steps
to reduce the tax burden to county taxpayers. Updegrove said the
county had reduced the size of government over the last couple
of years and the property tax rate had been cut by 10 percent
since 2006. He noted there are numerous layers of government
throughout the county and the cities and towns and school districts
imposed a high burden on taxpayers.
county is back in first place as the most taxed spot in the country.
The Economic Development Committee called for the formation
of a Commission on Tax Relief. Vice Chair Andrea McNulty said it
would be similar to the statewide commission chaired by Nassau
County Executive Tom Suozzi. The Tax Foundation study found
property taxes in the county comprise 2.9 per cent of home values.
Chairman Rick Updegrove said the Commission would identify
the sources of our tax burden and would engage all local
taxing jurisdictions including the school districts, each of the
three cities and towns along with sewer and water districts. It
will ultimately make recommendations that'll help them take steps
to reduce the tax burden to county taxpayers. Updegrove said the
county had reduced the size of government over the last couple
of years and the property tax rate had been cut by 10 percent
since 2006. He noted there are numerous layers of government
throughout the county and the cities and towns and school districts
imposed a high burden on taxpayers.
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
LEWISTON POLLING SITES
The Board of Elections is expected Friday to officially expand and
modify polling locations in the Town of Lewiston. Democratic
Elections Commissioner Nancy Smith says districts 1,3,& 5 will
vote at the ewiston Number One Fire Company, districts 2 & 4
at the First Presbyterian Church, districts 6, 7& 13 at the Village
0ffice in the red brick school, district 8 at the Sanborn Fire
Company, and districts 9-12 at Lewiston Number 2 Fire Company.
Postcards detailing the change will be mailed to all affected
voters 7 to 10 days before the general election, The decision
follows complaints by voters and reverses an earlier action
that cut the number of polling places.
modify polling locations in the Town of Lewiston. Democratic
Elections Commissioner Nancy Smith says districts 1,3,& 5 will
vote at the ewiston Number One Fire Company, districts 2 & 4
at the First Presbyterian Church, districts 6, 7& 13 at the Village
0ffice in the red brick school, district 8 at the Sanborn Fire
Company, and districts 9-12 at Lewiston Number 2 Fire Company.
Postcards detailing the change will be mailed to all affected
voters 7 to 10 days before the general election, The decision
follows complaints by voters and reverses an earlier action
that cut the number of polling places.
POSTAL THEFTS
A federal grand jury in Buffalo issuing a three count indictment
Monday against a former postal worker from the Falls. 30 year
old Nadine Goodwin worked at theCheektowaga Post Office. She's
charged with opening mail, stealing mail, and stealing money
belonging to the Postal Service between December 2007 and
April 30 of this year. The investigation started after several customers
reported that greeting cards mailed from the Cheektowaga post
office had arrived at their destinations opened and the contents
had been removed. Anyone who believes they may have been
affected should call Special Agent Tim Jones at 541-0695. Goodwin
will be back in court November 18.
Monday against a former postal worker from the Falls. 30 year
old Nadine Goodwin worked at theCheektowaga Post Office. She's
charged with opening mail, stealing mail, and stealing money
belonging to the Postal Service between December 2007 and
April 30 of this year. The investigation started after several customers
reported that greeting cards mailed from the Cheektowaga post
office had arrived at their destinations opened and the contents
had been removed. Anyone who believes they may have been
affected should call Special Agent Tim Jones at 541-0695. Goodwin
will be back in court November 18.
NEW YORK STATE ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES
About 550 elected and appointed County officials from around
the State are in the Cataract City today for the fall conference
of the New York State Association of Counties". The theme of
the gathering is "Navigating The Waters of Tough Financial Times."
One of the biggest crowds is expected for a workshop tomorrow
morning that'll deal with the impact of the already passed 2 per cent
cut in State aid to counties...and what might lie ahead if the
Governor calls lawmakers back to Albany for more reductions.
Nassau County Executive Tom Suossi will speak Friday morning
on the proposed property tax cap. He headed the Governor's
commission on tax relief. The sessions are taking place at the
Conference Center. The Crowne Plaza is the headquarters hotel.
the State are in the Cataract City today for the fall conference
of the New York State Association of Counties". The theme of
the gathering is "Navigating The Waters of Tough Financial Times."
One of the biggest crowds is expected for a workshop tomorrow
morning that'll deal with the impact of the already passed 2 per cent
cut in State aid to counties...and what might lie ahead if the
Governor calls lawmakers back to Albany for more reductions.
Nassau County Executive Tom Suossi will speak Friday morning
on the proposed property tax cap. He headed the Governor's
commission on tax relief. The sessions are taking place at the
Conference Center. The Crowne Plaza is the headquarters hotel.
CORONER
The majority caucus of the County Legislature is expected
to name it's choice to replace former coroner James Joyce at
the next meeting of the Legislature October 7. He or she is also
expected to be the Republican nominee for the post in the
November 4 election. County Republican Chairman Henry
Wojtasek said the party committee will meet next Monday to try
to choose a candidate. Meantime, his brother Paul Wojtasek
said he plans to introduce a resolution that night asking for
an amendment to a State law that would allow legislative "boards
of inquiry" to continue their investigations of county officials
after they leave office. Joyce was being investigated by such a
board when he announced his retirement, which took effect
last Friday.
to name it's choice to replace former coroner James Joyce at
the next meeting of the Legislature October 7. He or she is also
expected to be the Republican nominee for the post in the
November 4 election. County Republican Chairman Henry
Wojtasek said the party committee will meet next Monday to try
to choose a candidate. Meantime, his brother Paul Wojtasek
said he plans to introduce a resolution that night asking for
an amendment to a State law that would allow legislative "boards
of inquiry" to continue their investigations of county officials
after they leave office. Joyce was being investigated by such a
board when he announced his retirement, which took effect
last Friday.
SIZE MATTERS
Members of The County Legislature's Administration committee last night
heard Chairman Bill Ross' plan to reduce the size of the county
legislature. He said a special committee should be formed this Fall that
would include the Vice Chairman, a designated member of the majority
and minority and six outside people who are not government officials. He said they'd
want representatives from the business community, labor,
non-profit organizations, and from civic organiztions. He said they
would start work next year and bring reccomendations to the
legislature. He said if lawmakers liked what they heard, they
could vote to place it on the ballot for a referendum after the 2010 census.
The idea was sparked by a resolution at the September 2 meeting
sponsored by lawmakers John Cereto, Gerry Franham, and Danny
Sklarski.
heard Chairman Bill Ross' plan to reduce the size of the county
legislature. He said a special committee should be formed this Fall that
would include the Vice Chairman, a designated member of the majority
and minority and six outside people who are not government officials. He said they'd
want representatives from the business community, labor,
non-profit organizations, and from civic organiztions. He said they
would start work next year and bring reccomendations to the
legislature. He said if lawmakers liked what they heard, they
could vote to place it on the ballot for a referendum after the 2010 census.
The idea was sparked by a resolution at the September 2 meeting
sponsored by lawmakers John Cereto, Gerry Franham, and Danny
Sklarski.
COLE
Former Lockport elementary school teacher Marcy Cole
accepted a plea deal Wednesday and plead guilty in county
court to two felony counts of driving while intoxicated. The
35 year old could get up to 8 years in state prison when she's
sentenced November 6. Judge Sara Sheldon Sperrezza
revoked Cole's $10,000 bail. She cited a recent arrest for
harrassment and also said Cole had left the county without
permission to visit Grand Island. She's now being held without
bail in the county jail till sentencing. The former 4th grade teacher
was first arrested January 8 after she appeared to be drunk in her
classroom. She originally faced an 11 count indictment that
included three DWI incidents. Cole had plead guilty last October
to a 4th DWI in Lockport Town Court.
accepted a plea deal Wednesday and plead guilty in county
court to two felony counts of driving while intoxicated. The
35 year old could get up to 8 years in state prison when she's
sentenced November 6. Judge Sara Sheldon Sperrezza
revoked Cole's $10,000 bail. She cited a recent arrest for
harrassment and also said Cole had left the county without
permission to visit Grand Island. She's now being held without
bail in the county jail till sentencing. The former 4th grade teacher
was first arrested January 8 after she appeared to be drunk in her
classroom. She originally faced an 11 count indictment that
included three DWI incidents. Cole had plead guilty last October
to a 4th DWI in Lockport Town Court.
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
FARM DAY
Senator Hillary Clinton is holding her 7th annual "New York
Farm Day" tonight in Washington. It's put together by the
President of the New York Wine & Grape Foundation. Jim
Tresize tells us the exposure sometimes help a business to grow and
prosper but it's really designed to show Congress that New York is
a farm state. He said that knowledge resulted in subsidaries for
speciality crops grown in New York in the new Farm Bill. The
event has become the most popular reception on Capitol Hill.
Between 600 & 700 policy makers are expected tonight.
Farm Day" tonight in Washington. It's put together by the
President of the New York Wine & Grape Foundation. Jim
Tresize tells us the exposure sometimes help a business to grow and
prosper but it's really designed to show Congress that New York is
a farm state. He said that knowledge resulted in subsidaries for
speciality crops grown in New York in the new Farm Bill. The
event has become the most popular reception on Capitol Hill.
Between 600 & 700 policy makers are expected tonight.
PAULA BANKS DAHLKE
Laborors Local 91 has contributed $1500 toward the campaign of
Paula Banks Dahlke. The donation follows their endorsement of
the Republican last week. Dahlke is running against Francine Del
Monte for the 138th district assembly seat.
Paula Banks Dahlke. The donation follows their endorsement of
the Republican last week. Dahlke is running against Francine Del
Monte for the 138th district assembly seat.
WHEATFIELD
The former President and Chief of the Bergholz Fire Company
has been chosen by the Wheatfield Republican party to run for
the Town Board seat recently vacated by Art Palmer. Arthur Gerbec
will be running for a one year term. He's a member of the Republican
committee and the former president of the town's Republican club.
He also owns a business in Akron.
has been chosen by the Wheatfield Republican party to run for
the Town Board seat recently vacated by Art Palmer. Arthur Gerbec
will be running for a one year term. He's a member of the Republican
committee and the former president of the town's Republican club.
He also owns a business in Akron.
MARIJUANA FELONY
State Police in Lockport arrested a 26 year old Massachusetts
Avenue man on drug charges last Friday. Timothy Howard
allegedly had 10.9 ounces of marijauna in his car when he was
pulled over on Dysinger Road. That's a class E felony. He's
due in Town of Lockport court Thursday morning at 9.
Avenue man on drug charges last Friday. Timothy Howard
allegedly had 10.9 ounces of marijauna in his car when he was
pulled over on Dysinger Road. That's a class E felony. He's
due in Town of Lockport court Thursday morning at 9.
M-R-I MACHINE
Lockport Memorial Hospital will unveil it's new Siemen's
M-R-I machine during an open house a week from Thursday.
The $800,000 machine was delivered last week after the
hospital won it in an online voting contest. The ribbon cutting
will be at 1:30 0ctober 2. The open house follows from 2 till 4.
It'll include guided tours, information about MRI technology,
and refreshments.
M-R-I machine during an open house a week from Thursday.
The $800,000 machine was delivered last week after the
hospital won it in an online voting contest. The ribbon cutting
will be at 1:30 0ctober 2. The open house follows from 2 till 4.
It'll include guided tours, information about MRI technology,
and refreshments.
COMMUNITY EMERGENCY RESPONSE
The Lockport Police and Fire Departments are looking for
people who want to be part of a community team that
would help officials respond to natural or man made disasters.
The "CERT" program is nationwide and sprung up after 911.
A training program will start Thursday night October 2 at the
Dale Association. It's free, you must 16 or older, and
you must attend classes through November 20. Anyone
interested is asked to sign up by next Monday, September
29. Every grdauate gets a free CERT Emergency Response Team
backpack filled with medical supplies and other equipment.
Call 439-6704 to register.
people who want to be part of a community team that
would help officials respond to natural or man made disasters.
The "CERT" program is nationwide and sprung up after 911.
A training program will start Thursday night October 2 at the
Dale Association. It's free, you must 16 or older, and
you must attend classes through November 20. Anyone
interested is asked to sign up by next Monday, September
29. Every grdauate gets a free CERT Emergency Response Team
backpack filled with medical supplies and other equipment.
Call 439-6704 to register.
STOLEN CAR
Lockport Police arrested four people Monday night after a
stolen 2008 Honda Accord was seen in front of a home on
Lock Street. 40 year old Willaim Rooney of Youngstown
allegedly took the $20,000 car Saturday night while he and his
girlfriend were having dinner at a friend's house in Lockport.
The victim said she went to the bathroom and when she came
back her friends told her they had given Rooney some money
to go to the liquor store and that he had left in her car. He
never came back. Rooney wasn't behind the wheel when the
car was spotted around 7:30 Monday night. 26 year old Lanika
Reed of 111 Cottage was. She and two other passengers,
25 year old Coco Spencer and 17 year old Darius Dix of the
Falls were all charged with unauthorized use of a vehicle,
possession of stolen property, and possession of a controlled
substance. Police said they found hydrocodone pills on the
center console and a bag of marijuana in Dix's shoe. Rooney wasn't
in the car but was on the proch of the home. He was charged
with two counts of grand larceny, unauthorized use of a vehicle,
and possession of stolen property. The trunk of the Accord was
full of items beloning to the victim.
stolen 2008 Honda Accord was seen in front of a home on
Lock Street. 40 year old Willaim Rooney of Youngstown
allegedly took the $20,000 car Saturday night while he and his
girlfriend were having dinner at a friend's house in Lockport.
The victim said she went to the bathroom and when she came
back her friends told her they had given Rooney some money
to go to the liquor store and that he had left in her car. He
never came back. Rooney wasn't behind the wheel when the
car was spotted around 7:30 Monday night. 26 year old Lanika
Reed of 111 Cottage was. She and two other passengers,
25 year old Coco Spencer and 17 year old Darius Dix of the
Falls were all charged with unauthorized use of a vehicle,
possession of stolen property, and possession of a controlled
substance. Police said they found hydrocodone pills on the
center console and a bag of marijuana in Dix's shoe. Rooney wasn't
in the car but was on the proch of the home. He was charged
with two counts of grand larceny, unauthorized use of a vehicle,
and possession of stolen property. The trunk of the Accord was
full of items beloning to the victim.
SANBORN MAN KILLED IN ACCIDENT
A 25 year old Sanborn man died Sunday night in a one car
crash in Lewiston. Matthew Marin of Shawnee Road was
thrown from the vehicle that crossed an oncoming lane of
traffic on Dickersonville Road. It hit a ditch, went airborne,
flipped, and hit a tree. The driver, 22 year old Ryan Gath of
North Tonawanda, was charged with DWI while being treated
for minor injuries at ECMC. Two other passengers were
slightly hurt. Police believe the '97 Lumina was travelling at
a high rate of speed around a curve South of Ridge Road.
Gath was also given a speeding ticket and other charges
are pending.
crash in Lewiston. Matthew Marin of Shawnee Road was
thrown from the vehicle that crossed an oncoming lane of
traffic on Dickersonville Road. It hit a ditch, went airborne,
flipped, and hit a tree. The driver, 22 year old Ryan Gath of
North Tonawanda, was charged with DWI while being treated
for minor injuries at ECMC. Two other passengers were
slightly hurt. Police believe the '97 Lumina was travelling at
a high rate of speed around a curve South of Ridge Road.
Gath was also given a speeding ticket and other charges
are pending.
TWO LOCKPORTIANS KILLED IN ACCIDENT
A Lockport mom and her daughter were killed Saturday in a two
vehicle crash on Salt Road in Clarence. They are 52 year old
Charla Dickey and 22 year old Stephanie Dickey. Erie County
Sheriff's deputies say they ran a stop sign on Salt Road and
their vehicle was hit on the passenger side by a pick-up. Stephanie
died at the scene while her mother was pronounced dead later
at ECMC. Both were wearing seat belts. The pick-up was
operated by 67 year old Carl Longwell of Akron.
vehicle crash on Salt Road in Clarence. They are 52 year old
Charla Dickey and 22 year old Stephanie Dickey. Erie County
Sheriff's deputies say they ran a stop sign on Salt Road and
their vehicle was hit on the passenger side by a pick-up. Stephanie
died at the scene while her mother was pronounced dead later
at ECMC. Both were wearing seat belts. The pick-up was
operated by 67 year old Carl Longwell of Akron.
LOCKPORT BUDGET
Lockport Mayor Mike Tucker will deliver his version of next year's
city budget to the Common Council at 2pm today. He started with
requests totalling $24.3-million and says he cut about $1.5-million
from it. The council can add or subtract more. If no other changes
are made, the tax increase would be 2.55 per cent. Tucker's budget
adds a fourth deputy attorney that would be assigned exclusively to
housing court. The mayor says the impact on the budget would be
only $3,000 because he shifted some salaries and resources. Tucker
says the city is very serious about addressing housing. A public
hearing on the spending plan is expected to be held October 7 and
the Council would pass it October 8.
city budget to the Common Council at 2pm today. He started with
requests totalling $24.3-million and says he cut about $1.5-million
from it. The council can add or subtract more. If no other changes
are made, the tax increase would be 2.55 per cent. Tucker's budget
adds a fourth deputy attorney that would be assigned exclusively to
housing court. The mayor says the impact on the budget would be
only $3,000 because he shifted some salaries and resources. Tucker
says the city is very serious about addressing housing. A public
hearing on the spending plan is expected to be held October 7 and
the Council would pass it October 8.
Monday, September 22, 2008
CAT KILLER
A Lockport man was committed to a state institution for at
least six months Friday for drowning his girlfriend's cat
in a bathtub in February.
23 year old Brian Soock plead not guilty June11 by reason
of mental disease or defect. He had bound the animal up with
electrical tape and then leased it to a washcloth rack to keep it
from escaping. State psychologists evaluated Sooci following
his plea and he must be re-evaluated every year. He's been
undergoing mental health treatment since he was six years old.
least six months Friday for drowning his girlfriend's cat
in a bathtub in February.
23 year old Brian Soock plead not guilty June11 by reason
of mental disease or defect. He had bound the animal up with
electrical tape and then leased it to a washcloth rack to keep it
from escaping. State psychologists evaluated Sooci following
his plea and he must be re-evaluated every year. He's been
undergoing mental health treatment since he was six years old.
LOCKPORT FIRE
A fire around 2:45am Sunday in an apartment at 174 High Street
did an estimated $30,000 damage. Fire Chief Tom Passuite says
the crew on duty rescued Gordon Ralph, while another occupant,
George Ralph, suffered second degree burns and was waiting on
the sidewalk when crews arrived. He was treated at the scene by
firefighters but refused to be taken to the hospital. The fire was in
apartment C and confined to the living room. The cause was
careless smoking. Damage was estimated to $20,000 to the
structure and $10,000 to it's contents. The building contains three
apartments and the Red Cross helped the victims.
did an estimated $30,000 damage. Fire Chief Tom Passuite says
the crew on duty rescued Gordon Ralph, while another occupant,
George Ralph, suffered second degree burns and was waiting on
the sidewalk when crews arrived. He was treated at the scene by
firefighters but refused to be taken to the hospital. The fire was in
apartment C and confined to the living room. The cause was
careless smoking. Damage was estimated to $20,000 to the
structure and $10,000 to it's contents. The building contains three
apartments and the Red Cross helped the victims.
UNDERAGE DRINKING PARTY
Lockport police say over 50 young people ran from the scene
Saturday night when they busted an underage drinking party
at 349 Prospect. 17 year old Madison Previte admitted to holding
the party but said she did not provide anyone with alcohol. Police
confiscated six 12 ounces bottles of O-V, forty 12-ounce containers
of Keystone Ice, a dozen 12 ounce cans of Coors Lite, and a 1.75
litre bottle of Burnett's Vodka. Previte was issued an appearance
ticket and released to her parents.
Saturday night when they busted an underage drinking party
at 349 Prospect. 17 year old Madison Previte admitted to holding
the party but said she did not provide anyone with alcohol. Police
confiscated six 12 ounces bottles of O-V, forty 12-ounce containers
of Keystone Ice, a dozen 12 ounce cans of Coors Lite, and a 1.75
litre bottle of Burnett's Vodka. Previte was issued an appearance
ticket and released to her parents.
D-W-I PATROL
Two residents of the Falls were among ten people arrested during
a DWI saturation patrol by State Police after Sunday's Bills game.
53 year old Carl Speck was arrested on Route 104 in Lewiston.
26 year old Jason Kirchner was stopped on Porter Road in the Town
of Niagara. A 53 year old Grand Island woman, Lisa Knowlton, was
pulled over on Tuscorora Road in Lewiston. The patrol operated
throughout Western New York. Others were stopped on State Route
219 in Orchard Park and Concord. Also in West Seneca, Elma, Boston,
and Hamburg. A total of 34 traffic tickets were issued.
a DWI saturation patrol by State Police after Sunday's Bills game.
53 year old Carl Speck was arrested on Route 104 in Lewiston.
26 year old Jason Kirchner was stopped on Porter Road in the Town
of Niagara. A 53 year old Grand Island woman, Lisa Knowlton, was
pulled over on Tuscorora Road in Lewiston. The patrol operated
throughout Western New York. Others were stopped on State Route
219 in Orchard Park and Concord. Also in West Seneca, Elma, Boston,
and Hamburg. A total of 34 traffic tickets were issued.
MOTORCYCLE FATALITY
A 37 year old Youngstown man was killed in a motorcycle accident
early Sunday in Porter. Mark Gibson apparently failed to negotiate
the intersection at Porter Center and Youngstown-Lockport Road.
He was found unconscious and unresponsive and was taken to
Mount Saint Mary's where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
The mishap happening just before 2am Sunday.
early Sunday in Porter. Mark Gibson apparently failed to negotiate
the intersection at Porter Center and Youngstown-Lockport Road.
He was found unconscious and unresponsive and was taken to
Mount Saint Mary's where he was pronounced dead on arrival.
The mishap happening just before 2am Sunday.
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