Lockport police used a taser around 5:30 Tuesday
morning to subdue a 19 year old man wanted on a
felony warrant. Darius Adair of 111 Cottage allegedly
tried to close the door after officers showed up to
arrest him. That's when they deployed the taser.
Adair was charged with resisting arrest, bail jumping
three, and criminal impersonation.
Friday, July 30, 2010
TASER USED
Lockport police used a taser around 5:30 Tuesday
morning to subdue a 19 year old man wanted on a
felony warrant. Darius Adair of 111 Cottage allegedly
tried to close the door after officers showed up to
arrest him. That's when they deployed the taser.
Adair was charged with resisting arrest, bail jumping
three, and criminal impersonation.
morning to subdue a 19 year old man wanted on a
felony warrant. Darius Adair of 111 Cottage allegedly
tried to close the door after officers showed up to
arrest him. That's when they deployed the taser.
Adair was charged with resisting arrest, bail jumping
three, and criminal impersonation.
NEW VISITORS CENTER
The Niagara Tourism and Convention Corporation
celebrated the official grand opening Friday morning
of it's new $2.4-million Visitor Center. President and
CEO John Percy said it's in a prominent location on the
new roundabout on Daly Boulevard and First Street.
It's the first new building constructed in the downtown
Niagara Falls corridor since 2006. It'll be staffed by
five full time employees and be open year round. The
hours will be from 9 to 7 between May and September
and from 9 till 5 the rest of the year. Visitors will find
displays highlighting the four distinct regions of the
county, the Falls, the river, the lake, and the canal regions
as well as exhbits centered around the themes of arts
and culture, history and heritage, fishing and outdoors,
agri-tourism and the Seaway Trail. Flat screen TV's will
show visuals of the county and newly developed brochure
racks will provide information and maps. Lockport
Mayor Mike Tucker, local State representatives, and others
were on hand for the festivities.
celebrated the official grand opening Friday morning
of it's new $2.4-million Visitor Center. President and
CEO John Percy said it's in a prominent location on the
new roundabout on Daly Boulevard and First Street.
It's the first new building constructed in the downtown
Niagara Falls corridor since 2006. It'll be staffed by
five full time employees and be open year round. The
hours will be from 9 to 7 between May and September
and from 9 till 5 the rest of the year. Visitors will find
displays highlighting the four distinct regions of the
county, the Falls, the river, the lake, and the canal regions
as well as exhbits centered around the themes of arts
and culture, history and heritage, fishing and outdoors,
agri-tourism and the Seaway Trail. Flat screen TV's will
show visuals of the county and newly developed brochure
racks will provide information and maps. Lockport
Mayor Mike Tucker, local State representatives, and others
were on hand for the festivities.
ASSEMBLY MEMBERS SOUND OFF
Members of the State Assembly are sounding off
after this week's special session. Jane Corwin
said the governor told them they were supposed
to be working on ten different issues, but there
were no bills on their desk to work on. She said
she had not seen any legislation whatsoever on
any of the issues. She said the rank and file members
were certainly not at fault and it's either the governor
or Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver...who knew
there were no bills on the desk. She wants to know
why they're being called back to do nothing. Steve
Hawley said they met for about 12 seconds Wednesday
night and for about 15 seconds yesterday. He said it
was an absolute disgrace and he was ashamed to be
a part of the proceedings. Both noted that it cost
$100,000 a day for them to be in Albany. Minority
Leader Brian Kolb suggested the governor should
reimburse taxpayers for the waste of money.
after this week's special session. Jane Corwin
said the governor told them they were supposed
to be working on ten different issues, but there
were no bills on their desk to work on. She said
she had not seen any legislation whatsoever on
any of the issues. She said the rank and file members
were certainly not at fault and it's either the governor
or Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver...who knew
there were no bills on the desk. She wants to know
why they're being called back to do nothing. Steve
Hawley said they met for about 12 seconds Wednesday
night and for about 15 seconds yesterday. He said it
was an absolute disgrace and he was ashamed to be
a part of the proceedings. Both noted that it cost
$100,000 a day for them to be in Albany. Minority
Leader Brian Kolb suggested the governor should
reimburse taxpayers for the waste of money.
NEW VOTING MACHINES
The new voting machines will be used throughout
the county this year and the Board of Elections is
planning to display them and give demonstrations
on their use during the month of August. You can
take a look at them from 10 till 2 and from 4 till 7
at various locations. Officials will be at the Newfane
Town Hall Monday, Lockport Town Hall Tuesday,
and Hartland Town Hall Wednesday. Thursday's
demonstrations will be at the Dale Association.
They'll resume the following Monday, Aug 9, at the
Lewiston Senior Center. You can find the complete
list at their website,www.Elections.Niagara.NY.US.
the county this year and the Board of Elections is
planning to display them and give demonstrations
on their use during the month of August. You can
take a look at them from 10 till 2 and from 4 till 7
at various locations. Officials will be at the Newfane
Town Hall Monday, Lockport Town Hall Tuesday,
and Hartland Town Hall Wednesday. Thursday's
demonstrations will be at the Dale Association.
They'll resume the following Monday, Aug 9, at the
Lewiston Senior Center. You can find the complete
list at their website,www.Elections.Niagara.NY.US.
WEST NILE VIRUS
A pool of mosquitoes in Erie County has tested positive
for the West Nile virus and the County Health Department
is reminding all Niagara county residents to take extra
measures to protect themselves. Deputy Director Victoria
Pearson said no mosquitoes have tested positive here but
we should take precautions and try to get rid of areas of
standing water. Most of the cases in the northeast take
place during August and September.
for the West Nile virus and the County Health Department
is reminding all Niagara county residents to take extra
measures to protect themselves. Deputy Director Victoria
Pearson said no mosquitoes have tested positive here but
we should take precautions and try to get rid of areas of
standing water. Most of the cases in the northeast take
place during August and September.
OLD HOME WEEK
Lockport's Old Home Week wraps up tonight with
closing ceremonies at 5:30 at Day Road Park.
Chairman Jay Krull says it'll start at 5:30 with a
dance studio performance, and magician Tony
Weiland will take to the stage at 6:30. Awards
will be handed out at 7:30 for the decorating
contest and the parade entrants. There'll be
music by Funk The System at 8:30 leading up to
a closing fireworks display at 10:30. He says
parking won't be a problem. Krull says overall.
he's satisfed with how the week turned out. He
said a lot of it was an experiment and the various
open houses were well attended. WLVL has an
open house today from noon till 5, and just up the
street, Candlelight Cabinetry will also offer tours
from 1 till 5.
closing ceremonies at 5:30 at Day Road Park.
Chairman Jay Krull says it'll start at 5:30 with a
dance studio performance, and magician Tony
Weiland will take to the stage at 6:30. Awards
will be handed out at 7:30 for the decorating
contest and the parade entrants. There'll be
music by Funk The System at 8:30 leading up to
a closing fireworks display at 10:30. He says
parking won't be a problem. Krull says overall.
he's satisfed with how the week turned out. He
said a lot of it was an experiment and the various
open houses were well attended. WLVL has an
open house today from noon till 5, and just up the
street, Candlelight Cabinetry will also offer tours
from 1 till 5.
FIRST EVER SENIORS DAY
The County Office of the Aging will hold it's first
ever "seniors day" at this year's county fair. Nutrition
co-ordinator Glenda Reardon says it'll be held on
Friday, Aug 6 from 10 till 2 and will include a health
fair. There'll be a tai chi demonstration and a lot
of information and assistance from their office staff.
A spokesperson will be there from the New York
Connects program and a free bingo will be held with
prizes. A meal will be offered at noon for a suggested
contribution of $3. It'll be a breaded chicken drumstick
meal which is one of the favorites at their nutrition sites.
Reservations must be made by next Tuesday, August 3.
Call 438-4030. The event is for those 60 years of age
and older.
ever "seniors day" at this year's county fair. Nutrition
co-ordinator Glenda Reardon says it'll be held on
Friday, Aug 6 from 10 till 2 and will include a health
fair. There'll be a tai chi demonstration and a lot
of information and assistance from their office staff.
A spokesperson will be there from the New York
Connects program and a free bingo will be held with
prizes. A meal will be offered at noon for a suggested
contribution of $3. It'll be a breaded chicken drumstick
meal which is one of the favorites at their nutrition sites.
Reservations must be made by next Tuesday, August 3.
Call 438-4030. The event is for those 60 years of age
and older.
HOME MADE EXPLOSIVE DEVICE
A 23 year old Newfane woman was awakened around
1am today by a loud bang and discovered that someone
had set off a home made explosive device next to her
2004 Pontiac Grand Am. The Hatter Road resident
found a two liter soda bottle in several pieces and a
sheriff's deputy said he could smell the odor of toilet
bowl cleaner and he found a burned piece of aluminum
foil near her car. The explosin caused heavy scrathes
to the vehicle and a large amount of chemicals were
sprayed on it.
1am today by a loud bang and discovered that someone
had set off a home made explosive device next to her
2004 Pontiac Grand Am. The Hatter Road resident
found a two liter soda bottle in several pieces and a
sheriff's deputy said he could smell the odor of toilet
bowl cleaner and he found a burned piece of aluminum
foil near her car. The explosin caused heavy scrathes
to the vehicle and a large amount of chemicals were
sprayed on it.
PALADINO
The Paladino campaign clarified remarks yesterday
made by the gubernatorial hopeful Wednesday during
a New York City TV interview. He had indicated he
would not actively campaign for governor on his
Taxpayers party line if he lost the Republican primary
to Rick Lazio. Campaign manager Mike Caputo said
Paladino would continue to work for other candidates
who are now circulating petitions to be on the ballot
on the Taxpayers line. Campaign advisor Rus Thompson
said Paladino had made it clear for months he would
not actively run on the line, but Thompson said he was
so sure Carl would win the GOP primary , he was not
going to think about it. Also yesterday, Lazio replaced
his campaign manager as new polls showed Paladino
was making gains. The former executive director of the
State GOP and their current director of strategic planning,
Matt Walter, takes over from Kevin Fullington. The
Lazio campaign is concerned about a poll released
Wednesday and Walter also has the task of getting more
contributions. They only had $668,000 on hand as of
July 15.
made by the gubernatorial hopeful Wednesday during
a New York City TV interview. He had indicated he
would not actively campaign for governor on his
Taxpayers party line if he lost the Republican primary
to Rick Lazio. Campaign manager Mike Caputo said
Paladino would continue to work for other candidates
who are now circulating petitions to be on the ballot
on the Taxpayers line. Campaign advisor Rus Thompson
said Paladino had made it clear for months he would
not actively run on the line, but Thompson said he was
so sure Carl would win the GOP primary , he was not
going to think about it. Also yesterday, Lazio replaced
his campaign manager as new polls showed Paladino
was making gains. The former executive director of the
State GOP and their current director of strategic planning,
Matt Walter, takes over from Kevin Fullington. The
Lazio campaign is concerned about a poll released
Wednesday and Walter also has the task of getting more
contributions. They only had $668,000 on hand as of
July 15.
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