As the State enters another week without
action on this year's deficit, the Governor
sent a letter to all 212 members of the
Legislature Sunday. He asked them to
put the people first and not powerful special
interests. Paterson said they must reach a
responsible final agreement that protects
our State's finances. He urged them to make
the politcally difficult decision to cut school
aid and health care. The Senate has refused to
agree to the midyear cuts in School aid, and the
Assembly is trying to avoid it. They're in Albany
today while Paterson spoke this morning at the
opening of Globe Speciality Metals on Highland Avenue in
the Falls
Monday, November 23, 2009
VIGIL FOR MILLER
More than 500 people remembered the life
of former LewPort senior Jonathon Miller
during a vigil last night at the school's football
stadium. The 17 year old was killed in a one
car accident a week ago yesterday. His SUV
drifted off Lewiston Road and struck a tree.
Members of the Varsity football team spoke
about their team-mate and students and others
held candles in his memory. Lew Port Principal
Paul Casseri said he's been in education for 20
years and he had never seen a young man who
touched so many people.
of former LewPort senior Jonathon Miller
during a vigil last night at the school's football
stadium. The 17 year old was killed in a one
car accident a week ago yesterday. His SUV
drifted off Lewiston Road and struck a tree.
Members of the Varsity football team spoke
about their team-mate and students and others
held candles in his memory. Lew Port Principal
Paul Casseri said he's been in education for 20
years and he had never seen a young man who
touched so many people.
BRUNO TRIAL
The jury is expected to begin deliberations
today in the fraud trial of former State Senate
Majority Leader Joe Bruno. State Senator
George Maziarz told the Buffalo News testimony
by former Laborers Local 91 President Mark Congi
was untrue. Congi had said that Maziarz acted
as a go between between the union and Bruno.
One of the allegations against Bruno is that he
used his position to try to persuade unions to invest
their pension plans or other money with a
Connecticut investment firm that paid Bruno $1.3-
million. Laborers Local 91 was one of the 11 unions
that made the switch. Maziarz was on the witness
list for both the prosecution and the defense but
was never called to testify by either side.
today in the fraud trial of former State Senate
Majority Leader Joe Bruno. State Senator
George Maziarz told the Buffalo News testimony
by former Laborers Local 91 President Mark Congi
was untrue. Congi had said that Maziarz acted
as a go between between the union and Bruno.
One of the allegations against Bruno is that he
used his position to try to persuade unions to invest
their pension plans or other money with a
Connecticut investment firm that paid Bruno $1.3-
million. Laborers Local 91 was one of the 11 unions
that made the switch. Maziarz was on the witness
list for both the prosecution and the defense but
was never called to testify by either side.
LOCKPORT SALVATION ARMY
Lockport's Salvation Army is expecting
to serve more than 600 turkey dinners
Thursday either at the hall or through in
home deliveries. Spokesman Al
SanMarco says people who need a
delivery should call 434-1276. About
50 turkeys were already cooked last
week by students in the NCCC Culinary
Arts Institute. Thye'll be kept moist and
tasty in a cooler till Thursday. The stuffing
will be prepared at John Rinadlo's Pizza
Oven on Vine Street. This is the 18th year
that San Marco, Rinaldo, and Wayne Wagner
have organized the meal. It'll be served from
11 till 2 Thursday.
to serve more than 600 turkey dinners
Thursday either at the hall or through in
home deliveries. Spokesman Al
SanMarco says people who need a
delivery should call 434-1276. About
50 turkeys were already cooked last
week by students in the NCCC Culinary
Arts Institute. Thye'll be kept moist and
tasty in a cooler till Thursday. The stuffing
will be prepared at John Rinadlo's Pizza
Oven on Vine Street. This is the 18th year
that San Marco, Rinaldo, and Wayne Wagner
have organized the meal. It'll be served from
11 till 2 Thursday.
FREQUENT FLIER PROGRAMS
Senator Chuck Schumer said Sunday the
Transportation Depertment needs to regulate
frequent flier programs offered by commerical
airlines. He said New York travellers and fliers
from across the country have lost tens of millions
of miles because they were recinded by airlines
and credit card companies. Schumer said
customers are not getting sufficient notification
and that accounts can be terminated and miles
can be deemed cancelled or expired with
seemingly little to no advance notice. He wants
the Transportation Department to investigate
whether or not they're engaging in deceptive
business practices. There are an estimated
10 trillion unused frequent flier miles in circulation
now worth about $165-billion. Airlines have the
freedom to close accounts with little or no
warning.
Transportation Depertment needs to regulate
frequent flier programs offered by commerical
airlines. He said New York travellers and fliers
from across the country have lost tens of millions
of miles because they were recinded by airlines
and credit card companies. Schumer said
customers are not getting sufficient notification
and that accounts can be terminated and miles
can be deemed cancelled or expired with
seemingly little to no advance notice. He wants
the Transportation Department to investigate
whether or not they're engaging in deceptive
business practices. There are an estimated
10 trillion unused frequent flier miles in circulation
now worth about $165-billion. Airlines have the
freedom to close accounts with little or no
warning.
DMV HOLIDAY HOURS
County Clerk Wayne Jagow says the Niagara Falls
DMV office will not be open late Wednesday night.
They will close at 4:30. The North Tonawanda office
will be open late Tuesday till 6:30pm. All offices
will be closed Thursday and Friday.
DMV office will not be open late Wednesday night.
They will close at 4:30. The North Tonawanda office
will be open late Tuesday till 6:30pm. All offices
will be closed Thursday and Friday.
HOLIDAY CONTEST
A cable TV network is looking for six
young Niagara County families interested
in taking part in a Christmas decorating
contest. HGTV says they will compete for the
title of Best Holiday House in front of the
community. Six familes will be chosen and
will be given a generous budget to design,
shop, and build something special within
48 hours. The network is looking for young
families with children or teens who live in a
heritage area or heritage home. The show will
be filmed between December 10-13 or between
December 15-18. You must live in the cities of
Lockport or North Tonawanda or in the DeVeaux
section of the Falls....or in Lewiston, Youngstown,
Newfane, Olcott or Wilson. Send an e-mail with
a family photo and a picture of your home to
Casting Director Sue Skinner. The address is
smsconcepts@rogers.com They must
receive it by Tuesday. The show will not air
until next year.
young Niagara County families interested
in taking part in a Christmas decorating
contest. HGTV says they will compete for the
title of Best Holiday House in front of the
community. Six familes will be chosen and
will be given a generous budget to design,
shop, and build something special within
48 hours. The network is looking for young
families with children or teens who live in a
heritage area or heritage home. The show will
be filmed between December 10-13 or between
December 15-18. You must live in the cities of
Lockport or North Tonawanda or in the DeVeaux
section of the Falls....or in Lewiston, Youngstown,
Newfane, Olcott or Wilson. Send an e-mail with
a family photo and a picture of your home to
Casting Director Sue Skinner. The address is
smsconcepts@rogers.com They must
receive it by Tuesday. The show will not air
until next year.
BODY FOUND
The Sheriff's department found the body a
man Saturday night in a wooded area around
Meyers Lake. Officials say they got a call
about the man. He was with a small group
of people camping in the area. They were
eating and drinking around a small fire when the
man wandered off and got lost. He was said to
be unfamiliar with the territory and was
probably intoxciated. Sheriff's deputies were
joined by Lewiston Police, State Police and
agents from the Border Patrol. The man's
body was found around 8pm near Black Nose
Spring Road. Night vision equipment and
a police dog were used in the search. The man
was pronounced dead at the scene. The cause
is under investigation, his name has not been
released.
man Saturday night in a wooded area around
Meyers Lake. Officials say they got a call
about the man. He was with a small group
of people camping in the area. They were
eating and drinking around a small fire when the
man wandered off and got lost. He was said to
be unfamiliar with the territory and was
probably intoxciated. Sheriff's deputies were
joined by Lewiston Police, State Police and
agents from the Border Patrol. The man's
body was found around 8pm near Black Nose
Spring Road. Night vision equipment and
a police dog were used in the search. The man
was pronounced dead at the scene. The cause
is under investigation, his name has not been
released.
CAR BREAK IN
A 40 year old Lockport woman telling Sheriff's
deputies Sunday her 2004 Pontiac Grand Am was
broken into while it was parked along the
towpath at Day and Canal Roads. The woman
said she left it there around 2:30 while she went
for a jog along the canal. She came back an
hour later to find the passenger side window
smashed and her red purse was gone. She had
left it on the passenger side floor covered with a
jacket. It contained her bank ATM card and
ten dollars in cash.
deputies Sunday her 2004 Pontiac Grand Am was
broken into while it was parked along the
towpath at Day and Canal Roads. The woman
said she left it there around 2:30 while she went
for a jog along the canal. She came back an
hour later to find the passenger side window
smashed and her red purse was gone. She had
left it on the passenger side floor covered with a
jacket. It contained her bank ATM card and
ten dollars in cash.
HO HO HO?
It's that time of year. A resident on Hamm Road
in the Town of Lockport told the Sheriff's Department
a "Happy Holidays" sign and a plastic Christmas
candle were stolen fron this front lawn Saturday
night. They were worth $25. Meantime, a turkey
breast and half a ham were reported stolen Sunday
from a freezer in the Community Room of an
apartment complex in Barker. A 56 year old
woman said she put them there last Tuesday.
The meat was worth about $50. The woman said
there's been an ongoing problem with people
stealing in the complex at 1889 Quaker Road.
in the Town of Lockport told the Sheriff's Department
a "Happy Holidays" sign and a plastic Christmas
candle were stolen fron this front lawn Saturday
night. They were worth $25. Meantime, a turkey
breast and half a ham were reported stolen Sunday
from a freezer in the Community Room of an
apartment complex in Barker. A 56 year old
woman said she put them there last Tuesday.
The meat was worth about $50. The woman said
there's been an ongoing problem with people
stealing in the complex at 1889 Quaker Road.
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