FALLS SCHOOLS

Niagara Falls School Superintendent Cynthia
Bianco said last night the district will have to
borrow $10 to $12-million to stay afloat because
Albany will not be sending them an $8-million
payment in state aid next Tuesday. Bianco also
announced she would give a State of the District
report at their June 24 meeting. Last night's
session was preceeded by a reception honoring
three teachers who have been granted tenure and
two non teaching employees who have been
promoted to permanent status. Three others
were given certificates after they were named as
employees of the year. They were the dean of the
High School, Sam Giancola, the secretary at
Gaskill Middle School, Diana Tarapczynski, and
Gaskill lunch associate Helen Peteron.

FALLS AIR BASE

Congresswoman Louise Slaughter announced
Thursday she has secured an additional $9.5-million
for the Falls Air Base. The money will go to begin
design and planning for a joint operations center
for the 914th and 107h Airlift Wings. Slaughter saying
the base is on it's way to being a crown jewel for the
Air Force. She said the new investment would
improve coordination and continue the upward rise
of the base that began when it was removed from
the closure list in 2005. The Congresswoman also
said the village of Lyndonville would get over
$1.6-million in loans and grants to improve it's
wastewater systems. The cash is coming from the
stimulus bill passed last year. Slaughter said the
loan would be for $919,000 and the grant would
come to $717,000.

DRUNK DRIVERS

Senator Chuck Schumer wants to make life a lot
more difficult for drunk drivers. He announced
legilsation Thursday to fund reasearch and
development to come up with a sensing device
that would make it impossible to start a vehicle
if you're drunk. He said it might include steering
wheels with sensors that would measure a drivers
blood alcohol content through their sweat or their
breath. The senator saying the legislation does
not require that every new car has the technology,
just that it be developed. The Roads Safe Act
would not cost any additional money, the
$12-million is already allocated for auto safety
research. The CEO of Mothers Against Drunk
Driving, Chuck Hurley, said it has the potential
of stopping drunk driving.

CUOMO

Andrew Cuomo accepted the Democratic nomination
for governor yesterday in Rye Brook. Crowds chanted
his name as he took to the podium. Cuomo said he was
proud to be a Democrat and pledged to make New
York a great progressive state once again. He said when a
society is in a crisis, it's the Democratic party that steps
up and rises to the challenge. Cuomo said the state is
in crisis now and it's time the party stood up and made
the state the Empire State once again. He talked
about the economy and the need to bring spending
under control. He said Albany has to do what every
family and every business has done and understand
that it's a new economic reality. He said they had to
balance the budget without raising taxes because residents can't
afford a tax increase at this time. Cuomo spoke for 24
minutes but most of the state's top party leaders were
not there, they were in Albany working on the state
parks issue and the budget.

HIT & RUN

A 15 year old Erie County girl who stole
her mom's car allegedly struck a pedestrian
at the intersection of Remick Parkway and
South Street around 3:45 pm yesterday
and fled the scene. Lockport police caught her a
short time later near Beattie & Lincoln following a
high speed chase. Her name won't be released
because she's a juvenile. The name of the victim
was also not released, though they are said to be
at ECMC with non life threatening injuries.

AUTO THEFTS

The New York Insurance Association said yesterday
the Buffalo-Niagara Falls area has the highest vehicle
theft rate in the State. The rate is determined by the
number of vehicle thefts per 100,000 inhabitants.
Ithaca was the lowest.

HIGH SPEED RAIL

Officials in Albany said yesterday the Federal
government has sent the State the first million
dollars of the $151-million it's been allocated
for high speed rail. The cash will be used for
planning for the service between the Falls and
Albany. The money is coming from the stimulus
bill. New York was awarded the money in February.

NEW INSPECTION LANES

Two new inspection lanes will be opened this weekend
at the Lewiston Queenston Bridge. The chairman of the
Niagara Falls Bridge Commission says they are making
every effort to address delays and the two new lanes will
help. He also reminds you updates on traffic on all three
of their bridges is available by calling 800-715-6722.

DOG DISPUTE

A 43 year old Newfane woman drew blood yesterday
when she allegedly but the finger of her 45 year old
neighbor during a dispute about her dogs. Deborah
Walters of 1812 Lockport Olcott Road accused her
neighbor, 45 year old Tashmia Peete, of trying to
poison them. Deputies said Walters was given an
appearance ticket for Town Court next Tuesday and
they obtained an order of protection for both parties.
Walters was taken by ambulance to ENH-Newfane for
a neck injury she allegedly suffered during the altercation.
Peete was treated at the same hospital for the bite to
her finger.

ALLEGED THEFT AT SENIOR LIVING FACILITY

An internal investigation is being conducted at the
Brookdale Senior Living Facility in North Tonawanda
after a woman said about $250 in cash was taken from her
dad's apartment. The woman said money was missing
on three seperate occasions since March.

STATE PARKS TO BE OPEN THIS WEEKEND

The governor said this morning a deal is near to
reopen the closed state parks and historic sites.
Paterson told WOR Radio members of his staff,
and representatives from the Assembly and Senate
worked till 4am and they appear to have resolved
the issue. He said if lawmakers come in this morning
and find it to be of their liking, they will probably
pass the needed legilsation and the parks will be open.
He said some won't like where the moneys coming from,
that they would cut the Environmental Protection
Fund by about $74-million. He said the Legilsature has
basically accepted his deficit reduction proposal...and
he said that was very good news. He said the Legilsature
has made the tough choices to his satisfation that will
enable them to open the parks. On the state budget,
Paterson said they are still a billion to a billion and
haf dollars away from what's need to close it. He said
they might come to an agreement by Tuesday but it
would take them time to pass all the bills needed to put
an agreement into effect.

NEW FIRE TRUCK

Lockport lawmakers talked last night about using
a $247.5-million grant secured by Congressman Chris
Lee to buy a new fire truck. Mayor Mike Tucker said
their equipment is very old and the truck they would
be replacing is a 1987 vehicle and has a lot of miles
on it. He said it was getting difficult to find parts for
it and he expects a resolution will be passed next week
allowing the Chief to issue specs and take bids. The
truck would be a pumper. The grant would pay for
more than half the price of a replacement. It would
be purchased within the next year.

CONDO RESIDENTS WANT TAX BREAK

Some of the residents of a Lockport Townhouse
that were disappointed when they found out they
would not get a tax break when they converted it
to a condominium asked the Common Council
last night to think about repealing the law. Ben
May is an attorney, resident, and a member of the
Board of the Common on Davison Road. He told
the council the taxes they get from the 6 1/2 acres
is $76,320. He said a reduction in taxes of 30%
would mean the City would lose about $23,000 a
year if it were granted. There are 53 units in the
condo. The law that did away with the tax break
was passed in 1998. Alderman at Large Joe Kibler
said any change would require a public hearing and
a vote by the Council. He said he had an open mind
about the request and some senior citizens deserve
a break. May said there are no other properties in
the City that would be suitable for condo conversions,
but two alderwoman said they were concerned about
setting a precedent for exceptions.

FALLS FIRE TRUCK

The Niagara Falls Fire Department next Tuesday will
dedicate a new fire truck in honor of former Captain
Dave Williams. Fire Chief Bill MacKay says Williams
helped out after the attack on the World Trade Center.
He said Williams was one of two fire captains that
were in the City for mandatory training when the
attack took place. He and his fellow classmates
were sent to the site to help out. They returned back
to the Falls afterwards, but Williams became ill and
passed away in June 2007. MacKay said they felt
the dedication will be a fitting memorial to his
more than 20 years of service. The new pumper cost
a bit less than $300,000 and was recently delivered to
the 72nd Street FireHall. He said an inscription on
the truck will let future members of the depafrtment
know of his service. The ceremonies will be held at
10am next Tuesday at the 72nd Street Hall.

CUOMO CHOOSES RUNNING MATE

Andrew Cuomo announced Wednesday he's chosen
Rochester Mayor Bob Duffy to be his running mate.
Cuomo said Duffy's priorities in Rochester are the
same ones he has for the State. Duffy has been
Mayor since 2006 and was formerly the police chief.
He said he felt personally aligned with what Cuomo
was trying to do and with his philosophies
and plan to restore trust and integrity. The 55 year
old has enjoyed high favorabilty ratings as Mayor.
Cuom saying it was time to be proud of our elected officials
once again. Duffy disaapointed attendees at the
State Democratic Convention when he did not show
up to address the delegates who had just supported
him. Cuomo is slated to speak today.

LOCKPORT MAN TASERED IN TRAFFIC STOP

Sheriff's deputies used a taser around 9'oclock
Tuesday night as they were arresting a 31 year old
Lockport man for alleged drunk driving. Colin Baker
of 7350 Ellicott Road was stopped at Orangeport and
Humphrey Roads after he allegedly crossed the center
line. They said an open bottle of beer was in the center
console. Baker was asked several times to get out of
the truck but he told them he was an American with
rights and he didn't have to follow their orders. A
Middleport Police 0fficer showed up to help and the
two officers used a taser, pepper spray, and physcial
force to get him out. He was charged with DWI,
drinking alcohol in a motor vehicle, failure to keep
right, and resisting arrest.

NEW PRINCIPAL

A new principal has been chosen for Lockport's
DeSales Catholic School. Scott Fike has over 15
years of educational and leadership experience
mostly at the elementary and middle school level
and entirely in private faith based schools. He
graduated cum laude from SUNY Brockport with
a BA in history and received his MS in Social
Studies Education from SUNY College in Buffalo.
He went on to obtain his School Administrative
Certifications with a concentration in School
Law, Curriculum, Technology and Finance at
Niagara University. His official start date is
July 1. A reception is being planned to introduce
him to the DeSales family.

SAFE SHOPPING DAY

Another "Safe Shopping Day" is set for tomorrow
in the Falls. The police department says members
of it's bike patrol will be in the area of the Portage
Road Tops from 11 till 3 Friday. Free blood pressure
tests will be available along with public safety
information.

LEWIS A NO SHOW

County Manager Greg Lewis will not be getting a
new job in Central New york. He failed to show up
last night at a meeting of the Cortland County
Legislature. The Buffalo News says the entire
session was devoted to interviewing the other
candidate for the job in a closed door meeting.
Lewis has been applying for jobs all over the
country since he announced he would be leaving his
post here at the end of November.

AUTISM CONFERENCE

An autism conference will be held at NCCC next
month. The school says Demystifying Autism,
An Inside Out Perspective, will be held from 9 till 4
on June 8 & 9. The keynote speaker will be William
Stillman, a nationally known autism spectrum
speaker and award winning author. The sessions
will be open to the public, the cost is $60. Call
614-6236.

STATE PARKS

State Senator George Maziarz says lawmakers
should have acted on that idea to take $6-million
from the Environmental Protection Fund and
re-opened state parks. "I thought it was creative
way to do it," Maziarz said, adding that "the
best way would be to have a budget but it looks
like that's not going to happen for awhile." He
says Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver and downstate
legislative leaders refused to put the bill on the floor
in either chamber for an up or down vote. Maziarz
said they blocked it but they won't come up with
an alternative. He said the governor told them to
cut the budget in other areas or use some other
funds but they basically rejected it and decided the
parks will not be open Memorial Day Weekend. He
said his colleague, Antoine Thompson, who chairs
the Senate Environmental Committee also played
a key role in blocking the proposal. Maziarz said
many environmental groups were against the idea.
As for the budget, Maziarz says he doesn't think much
progress was made at a leaders meeting yesterday.
He said they did agree to hold conference committee
meetings but said they did the same thing last week
and it turned out to only be a photo op. He thinks the
only way the spending plan will get done is if the
governor requires them to stay in the Capitol seven
days a week until it's finished.

NCCC BUDGET

The Chairman of the County Legislature's
Administration Committee predicted last night
lawmakers will not o-k a $250,000 increase in
the amount the County provides to NCCC. Keith
McNall said as things stand now, there are probably
more no's than yes's. He made the prediction
following a presentation on the school's
$49-million budget. Majority Leader Rick
Updegrove said he didn't know how the
Legislature would vote. He said the cuts in state
aid are unprecedented and pose a new challenge.
The Legislature has kept the amount they provide
to the school steady at $8.87-million for the past
three years

FALLS ROCK CONCERTS

Six free outdoor concerts will be held in the Falls this
Summer sponsored by the Hard Rock Cafe, the City,
and others. Mayor Paul Dyster is excited about the first
show on July 3. He says it'll also be Canada Day Weekend
and the show will feature Gord Downie whose the lead
singer for Tragically Hip. He expects it'll draw a large
crowd and it'll be capped off with fireworks provided by
the Seneca Niagara Casino. The opening act that night
will be Joshua James and Alison Pipitone. The remainder
of the schedule looks like this

July 10...The English Beat with openers Giant Panda,
Guerilla Dub Squad and Fllozie
July 17...The Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra plays
Pink Floyd with opener Scott Celani
July 24...Soul Asylum with openers The Incurables,
DoDriver, and A Potters Field
July 31....Lou Gramm with openers Free Henry,
McCarthyism, and eXit!
August 7...Tonic with openers Ryan Star, More
Than Me, amd Ten Cent Howl

A limited number of VIP tickets will be sold to those
over the age of 21. It will include food and beverages
and a tent with a preferred view. The shows will start
at 6pm on Old Falls Street near the entrance to the
State Park. The City provides $30,000 toward the cost
of each show. Dyster says it's hoped they will increase
the business at hotels, motels, and restaurants. He's
especially looking forward to the first show.

DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION

State Democrats will kick of their party convention
today in Rye Brook in Westchester County. A deal was
worked out last night to put all five candidates for
Attorney General on the September primary ballot.
Party chairman Jay Jacobs said it came together
after a number of upstate party leaders felt their
candidate, former State Insurance Superintendent
Eric Dinallo, wasn't going to get on the ballot even
though he recently won a straw poll by rural
Democratic leaders at a meeting in Niagara Falls.

MARIJUANA FOUND IN TRAFFIC STOP

Lockport police say they found a plastic bag
containing eleven smaller bags filled with
marijuana when they pulled a 21 year old
Medina man over just before 3pm yesterday
in front of 2 East Avenue. Randy Banks of Main
Street in Medina was pulled over after police
said they got a call saying he might have a
handgun in his possession. No weapons were found
on him or in the car. Banks was also charged
for having no current license.

GUN STOLEN IN BERGHOLZ

A 19 year old Bergholz man called the Sheriff's
department last night and said he suspected a
friend stole a 20 gauge Mossberg shotgun from his
home on Washington Street. The victim said they were
"hanging out" and he went outside for a few minutes
and when he came back his buddy and the shotgun
were gone. Another friend called and said the
first buddy was trying to sell the shotgun. He said
he thought the guy had hidden it in the woods and
deputies searched an area near the home but found
nothing. The father of the suspect also called deputies
and said a friend of his son called and said his son
had taken the weapon. The dad said his son is a
drug addict and he's made several suicide threats,
he was worried he might harm himself.

SODA CAN

A soda can that was tossed out of a car around 9:30
yesterday morning on rt 78 allegedly struck another
car and led to the arrest of a 24 year old Lockport man.
Levi Saunderson of 123 Willow was being held in the
County Jail on $500 bail at last report. He was a
passenger in a car and the can allegedly struck the
passenger side door of a vehicle operated by a 53 year
old Medina man. He followed the car into the parking
lot at Tops and said Saunderson jumped out and
started chasing his car while yelling and swearing.
The victim called 911 and kept driving around the lot
until officials arrived. Deputy Raymond Needle said
Saunderson was uncooperative and became aggressive
towards him, Saunderson was charged with criminal
mischief, harassment, resisting arrest and obstructing
governmental administration.

CATHOLIC CHARITIES

Catholic Charities announced Tuesday they have
reached 94.1 per cent of this year's goal. A total
of $9, 185,000 in cash and pledges have been
received with about five weeks to go. The goal is
$10.5-million. More than 800 volunteers from
parishes, schools, corporations, and the community
joined in a special "push" two weekends ago to
reach parishoners and others who had not yet made
a donation. The appeal ends June 30.

GREG LEWIS

County Manager Greg Lewis is one of two finalists
for a job as Cortland County Administrator. The
job could be filled tonight in a special meeting
of the Cortland County legislature. The Cortland
Standard reported yesterday Lewis and former
Saranac Lake manager Martin Murphy are the
final two candidates. Lewis' contract with
Niagara County ends on November 30. The job
in Cortland could pay less than he makes here.
The last Cortland County administrator was
paid $85,000 a year, $20,000 less than what
Lewis earns here.

UNLOCKED CARS ENTERED IN TOWN OF LOCKPORT

Two unlocked vehicles in the 6600 block of North
Royal Parkway were entered overnight Monday. A
64 year old man said three credit cards and his
wallet were taken from his wallet. A 25 year old
woman said a radar detector was stolen from her
glove compartment.

STATE PARKS

Lawmakers in Albany said no Monday to the Governor's
plan to use $6-million from the State's Environmental
Protection Fund to re-open state parks and historic
sites. The deal includes a provision calling for the
Legislature to also approve some cuts to the fund that
he requested in January. About 200 enivironmental and
other groups plan to protest during another Leaders
Meeting called by the governor for 10am today.

BRIDGE COMMISSION

Two County lawmakers renewed their demand
Monday that the Niagara Falls Bridge Commission
comply with the federal Freedom of Information
Act. Danny Sklarski and John Ceretto told
their attorneys to re-file their lawsuit against the
Commission as a federal lawsuit. Ceretto said
the Commission was created by an act of Congress
more than a century ago claims to be exempt from
US law. They also say they're exempt from
Canadian law as well, he said it's an agency that
says it's accountable to no-one. The suit seeks
information about the mysterious departure of
former Bridge Commission Executive Director Tom
Garlock. The two wonder if State taxpayers will have
to pay part or all of any severance deal. Ceretto
said the Commission denied previous requests for
information they were entitled to under the federal
Freedom of Information Act and the State's freedom
of information law.

EMPIRE STATE GAMES

The committe putting together the 2010 Empire State
Games announced Monday 17 Buffalo area companies
have pledged close to $600,000 in cash and in-kind
support for this year's games. First Niagara challenged
the business community to match their donation in
March after they gave the group $500,ooo to stage the
games in Buffalo. The bank's CEO John Koelmel said the
additional support showed how important the games are.
They'll be held July 21-25 and it's estimated they will
attract 6,000 participants and pump $15-million into
the local economy. The games were cancelled last year
due to a lack of funding.

COPPOLA TO CHALLENGE THOMPSON

Former Buffalo Common Council member and
State Senator Al Coppola announced Monday he
will challenge State Senator Antoine Thompson
in the Democratic primary in September. Coppola
won a special election for the seat in 2000 but lost
it in the general election later in the year. He criticized
Thompson Monday for supporting Senate leaders
Hiram Monserate and Pedro Espada Jr, both
targets of criminal investigations. Coppola was
also unhappy with Thompson's approval of
increased surcharges on electric bills.

SUMMER HOURS

The Canal will be open for more hours starting Thursday.
The State Canal Corporation says their Summer schedule
means the waterway will be open from 7am till 10pm daily
through September 8.

HAMILTON'S LAWYER VOWS AN APPEAL

The Defense Attorney for a Falls man vowed an appeal
Monday as County Judge Sara Sheldon Sperrezza sentenced
his client to 75 years to life in prison for shooting his ex
girlfriend and two police officers last year. Adam Hamilton
of 22nd Street was found guilty in February of three counts
of attempted murder. He shot 28 year old Stephanie Hamilton
and police officers Michael Bird and Walter Nichols Jr last
February 7 on South Avenue. Sperrezza turned down a request
by defense attorney Joel Daniels that the sentences be served
concurrently. He promised an appeal.

LEWISTON

The Lewiston Town Board Monday appointed 56
year old Doug Janese as Highway Superintendent. He'll
be paid a bit more than $64,000 a year but will have to
run for the position again in November. He's the father
of Falls Corporation Counsel Doug Janese Jr. The Town
is planning to do $200,000 in paving work this Summer
on Orchard & Hillside Drives, Meadow & Cliff Roads, on
Tallman Street, and on Elm between Buffalo Street and
Townline Road. Lawmakers also talked about a possible
lease with the State about maintaining the recently closed
Joseph Davis State Park. The discussion was tabled after
Supervisor Steve Reiter said he did not yet have a deal to
present to them.

SHOPLIFTERS

A couple of shoplifting incidents Monday in the County.
Twenty-seven year old Steve Frazon of 5471 Subbera Road
in Lockport was arrested around 4:30 at Sears in Wheatfield
after he allegedly stuffed a pair of $26 womans pajamas down
the front of his pants. He was caught in the parking lot.
Meantime, no one was arrested, but a worker at the Rite Aid
on Lincoln Avenue was able to get a license plate number after
a woman set off alarms as she allegedly left without paying for
an unknown item around 4:30pm yesterday.

HARLEYS TIPPED OVER IN OLCOTT

A 28 year old Newfane woman is charged with criminal
mischief following an incident outside the Time Out bar
on East Main street in Olcott around 10:30 Sunday night.
Jennifer Meyer of 2429 Lockport Olcott Road allegedly
tipped over two Harley Davidson motorcycles causing
a thousand dollars damage to one and $1,200 damage to
the other. Meyer told deputies she had been sexually
attacked but could not provide any information. Deputies
said she was highly intoxicated but showed no signs
of physical trauma. A bartender said she was told to leave
after she allegedly punched a man in the head and was
attacking others. Two men said they wished to pursue
charges for damage to their bikes.

WHEATFIELD FLOOD PLAIN MAPS

A public hearing will be held in Wheatfield July 12
on the proposed FEMA flood plain maps. The Town's
been fighting them for about two years. Town Attorney
Bob O'Toole said he wanted to get the hearing out of the
way so lawmakers would be free to vote on the issue by
September 17 as required by law. He said he expected to
have an answer by that time on their effort to get the
elevation numbers lowered in Bergholz. An engineer
for Wendel Duchscherer said he's still working on a
revised model to send to the agency and it needs to
include elevation numbers for a 50 year flood. He said
they had already o-k'd numbers previously submitted
for 10 and 100 year floods. The Board also voted to give
the Town the status of lead agency for the discussions
on adopting a new flood law as required by the State
Environmental Quality Review Act. Comments will be
received through the end of June.

STATE PARKS COULD RE-OPEN

The State parks and historic sites that were closed last
week could re-open if state lawmakers o-k a plan
to be submitted by the Governor to use $6-million of the
environmental protection fund to operate them. The news
coming as officials in Wilson were told yesterday they
had to stop mowing the the grounds at Wilson Tuscorara
State Park. A crew of six volunteers were led by Town
Supervisor Joe Jastrzemski. He said they all offered to
sign a waiver that they would not hold the park responsible
for any possible injury but they still refused to let them
finish the job. The work was being done by Jastrzemski,
councilmember Tom Thompson, Zoning Board Chairman
Doug Thompson, John Clark, Rich Hickman and former
Board member Melinda Major. They wanted to get the
park ready for the upcoming Memorial Day weekend.
An unnamed Paterson official said the governor's proposal
would keep the parks open thru next March with regular
hours, services, parking, and other facilities.

CLICK IT OR TICKET IT

The Sheriff's department is joining with state and
local police as a two week enforcement campaign
begins today to enforce the seat belt law. The
"Click it or Ticket" campaign runs through June
6. Sheriff Jim Voutour says drivers can expect to
get tickets and not warnings if they don't comply.
He said they're looking to make sure compliance
rates are high in the county. A major part of the
camapign will be focused on enforcing the law
at night. Voutour saying officials have found the
compliance rate falls after sunset. He said the State
wants them to concentrate on night patrol and
acknowledged it would not be as easy because
it's difficult to see. He said more fatalities seem
to occur at night. After state surcharges and
other fees, a ticket can cost as much as $150
depending on the judge.

WOLF BLITZER SPEAKS AT NIAGARA GRADUATION

CNN's Wolf Blitzer spoke Sunday as Niagara University
held it's 153 annual undergraduate commencement
exercise at UB's Alumni Arena. The host of the Situation
Room telling the 700 grads they needed to combine their
livlihoods with their passions and not to settle for jobs
they didn't love. He recited a long list of the country's
problems but said he remained optimistic about the
future because of graduates like them. About 3,000
people attended. The University also awarded honorary
degrees to former Bills coach Marv Levy, the bishop of the
Catholic diocese of Hamilton, Ontario, and author
and economist and philantrhopist Gordon Weil.

TRUCK FIRE

A fire around 3pm Saturday heavily damaged a
2001 GMC as it was parked in the driveway at
6700 Minnick Road in the Town of Lockport.
The owner telling deputies he had driven it about
an hour before and everything was fine. He said he
was sitting in his front room when he saw flames
and smoke and his wife called 911. The blaze was
extenguished by the Rapids Fire Company. Faulty
wiring is suspected to be the cause. The front end
and engine compartment suffered heavy damage.

MOM SAYS NO MONEY FOR YOU

A 50 year old Lockport man waqs charged with menacing
yesterday after he allegedly threatened to kill his mother
last Thursday because she would not give him any money.
Austin Wagner of 162 Lock Street was charged following
his release from ENH-Lockport for a possible drug
overdose. His mom said she refused to give him the money
because he'd only use it to support his drug habit. She said
he got highly upset and verbally abused her, and that at one
point he held a large kitchen knife in his hand and threatened
to kill her.

MAN FINDS GUN WHILE JOGGING

A 70 year old Wilson man turned over a 12 gauge
Winchester shotgun to the Sheriff's department
yesterday morning. Gary Lewis said he found it
on the side of Maple Road while he was jogging.

SMOKERS CAUGHT AT PINE AVENUE TAVERN

Police in the Falls cited the owner of Clancy's Tavern
on Pine Avenue early Sunday after several customers
were allegedly smoking inside the bar. The violations
were discovered around 2:30am after officers were called
to investigate a fight. They said several customers were
arguing and smoking and a 20 year old woman did not have
valid ID.

LASALLE PRIDE

Members of LaSalle Pride are getting some help
today by a small force of donated workers as they
clean up an area off the Boulevard near Regal
Cinema. Evershed Block Club member Chris
Kudela tells WLVL they call them "mini pick-ups."
He said they concentrate on one little area and
today's attack is focused on an undeveloped lot
that's being used as a dumping ground. A
Grand Island company is letting them use about
20 members of their workforce. They'll enjoy
a lunch afterwards provided by LaSalle Pride.

GARAGE SALE

A town-wide garage sale will be held in Lockport the
weekend of June 4. There is no registration required
an anyone can participate. Just get out a table and
some chairs and display your stuff.