The Seneca nation says it will appeal Wednesday's ruling by the
National Indian Gaming Commission that it's temporary casino
in downtown Buffalo is illegal and must close within five days. The
notice of violation is based on a ruling by Federal Judge William
Skretney issued in July. The government said the Senecas could
be fined as much as $25,000 a day if it stays open. The Senecas say
it will.
Thursday, September 4, 2008
GARAGE FIRE
A fire Wednesday morning destroyed the garage of Porter Town
Justice Walter Holmes. The blaze was reported just before 10am
at 3893 Ransomville Road. A 2007 Chevy and another vehicle were
lost along with antiques, a snow blower, and a lawn mower. Ransomville
Fire Chief Steve Hillman said the blaze started after Holmes turned on a
backup generator in the garage to make sure it was working. He went into
the house and then heard glass breaking in the garage. Holmes is a member
of the Fire Department and had just returned from a meeting with them
earlier in the morning.
Justice Walter Holmes. The blaze was reported just before 10am
at 3893 Ransomville Road. A 2007 Chevy and another vehicle were
lost along with antiques, a snow blower, and a lawn mower. Ransomville
Fire Chief Steve Hillman said the blaze started after Holmes turned on a
backup generator in the garage to make sure it was working. He went into
the house and then heard glass breaking in the garage. Holmes is a member
of the Fire Department and had just returned from a meeting with them
earlier in the morning.
NYSEG
The State Public Service Commission yesterday o-k'd a $4.5-billion
merger between the owners of NYSEG and Spanish power producer
Iberdrola. The o-k clears the way for the new owners to take over
"Energy East Corporation," which also owns Rochester Gas & Electric..
if they accept the conditions imposed on the deal. The Commission saying
the new company must provide a $275-million reduction in electricity and
natural gas delivery rates over 5 years. They must also spend $200-million
on new wind power facilities in the State within two years. The Public Service
Commission is expected to issue a formal order spelling out the terms and
conditions . The company said they would review it to determine their
next steps. NYSEG provides electric service and some natural gas service
to about 175-thousand customers in Western New York.
merger between the owners of NYSEG and Spanish power producer
Iberdrola. The o-k clears the way for the new owners to take over
"Energy East Corporation," which also owns Rochester Gas & Electric..
if they accept the conditions imposed on the deal. The Commission saying
the new company must provide a $275-million reduction in electricity and
natural gas delivery rates over 5 years. They must also spend $200-million
on new wind power facilities in the State within two years. The Public Service
Commission is expected to issue a formal order spelling out the terms and
conditions . The company said they would review it to determine their
next steps. NYSEG provides electric service and some natural gas service
to about 175-thousand customers in Western New York.
HISTORIC DESIGNATIONS
The Falls City Council is considering a request by the Diocese
of Buffalo to wait before they award local landmark status to two
closed churches. The city's Historic Preservation Commission has
reccommended the designations for Saint George and Our Lady of
Lebanon and it's on the agenda for Monday's council meeting....but
representatives of the diocese asked the Mayor yesterday to delay the
vote for four months while they develop plans for the closed structures.
They promised not to make any changes to them in the meantime.
A council designation would mean the diocese can't tear them down
or make any changes that affect their historic features. The Council has
already o-k'd such designations for Holy Trinity and Sacred Heart. The
diocese closed the four as part of it's restructuring plan called "Journey
In Faith & Grace."
of Buffalo to wait before they award local landmark status to two
closed churches. The city's Historic Preservation Commission has
reccommended the designations for Saint George and Our Lady of
Lebanon and it's on the agenda for Monday's council meeting....but
representatives of the diocese asked the Mayor yesterday to delay the
vote for four months while they develop plans for the closed structures.
They promised not to make any changes to them in the meantime.
A council designation would mean the diocese can't tear them down
or make any changes that affect their historic features. The Council has
already o-k'd such designations for Holy Trinity and Sacred Heart. The
diocese closed the four as part of it's restructuring plan called "Journey
In Faith & Grace."
LOCKPORT CITY COUNCIL
The Lockport City Council last night delayed one of the four
public hearings set for the session. Mayor Mike Tucker says
a last minute change by the Planning Board postponed the hearing
on the proposed sign ordiance. He said it may be held September 17
or on some future date. 0nly one person spoke on the proposed
historic preservation ordiance and no one had anything to say about
the adoption of the hiring policy proposed by NOAH or the change
in the allocation of the water and sewer money. In other action, city
leaders voted to draft an agreement with the school district to keep
the resource office at the high school. The council also accepted
nearly $2-million in grants. One of them will supply $1.5-million to fix
the roof on Harrison Square.
public hearings set for the session. Mayor Mike Tucker says
a last minute change by the Planning Board postponed the hearing
on the proposed sign ordiance. He said it may be held September 17
or on some future date. 0nly one person spoke on the proposed
historic preservation ordiance and no one had anything to say about
the adoption of the hiring policy proposed by NOAH or the change
in the allocation of the water and sewer money. In other action, city
leaders voted to draft an agreement with the school district to keep
the resource office at the high school. The council also accepted
nearly $2-million in grants. One of them will supply $1.5-million to fix
the roof on Harrison Square.
Wednesday, September 3, 2008
ROYALTON SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH
The Roy Hart School district will hold two meetings to
gather public input as the search for a new school
superintendent begins. Paul Bona will step down at
the end of June and Doctor Clark Godschall has been
hired to conduct the search. The meetings will be held
at 6pm September 11 and at 10am September 13 in the
High School Auditorium.
gather public input as the search for a new school
superintendent begins. Paul Bona will step down at
the end of June and Doctor Clark Godschall has been
hired to conduct the search. The meetings will be held
at 6pm September 11 and at 10am September 13 in the
High School Auditorium.
BOY TAKES A TUMBLE
A 15 year old Middleport boy was taken to ECMC Tuesday
after he was ejected from his A-T-V while riding in a field off
Johnson Road in Royalton. State Police said the youngster
landed nearby while the vehicle flipped over and landed back
on it's wheels. He was wearing a helmet but complained of back
pain. His name was not released.
after he was ejected from his A-T-V while riding in a field off
Johnson Road in Royalton. State Police said the youngster
landed nearby while the vehicle flipped over and landed back
on it's wheels. He was wearing a helmet but complained of back
pain. His name was not released.
"WHITES ONLY"
The man accused of putting a "whites only" sign on a drinking
fountain at the DPW garage in the Falls pleading not guilty
during his arraignment Tuesday. 52 year old James Curtis will
return before Judge Mark Violante 0ctober 14th for a preliminary
hearing. He's charged with second degree aggravated harassment
as a hate crime....an E felony. Mayor Paul Dyster says his administration
is now taking action to have Curtis fired after he serves a 20 day
suspension without pay. Court papers released Tuesday indicate
Curtis put the sign up as a joke. He said he took it down and threw it
in the garbage after a co-worker told him there was going to be trouble.
Before that happened, an African American co-worker took a picture
of it on his cell phone. Curtis remains free on $500 bail. His attorney
Harvey Siegel, says his client feels terrible and didn't mean to hurt anybody's
feelings. He also thanked members of the African American community
that have contacted Curtis and lent their support.
fountain at the DPW garage in the Falls pleading not guilty
during his arraignment Tuesday. 52 year old James Curtis will
return before Judge Mark Violante 0ctober 14th for a preliminary
hearing. He's charged with second degree aggravated harassment
as a hate crime....an E felony. Mayor Paul Dyster says his administration
is now taking action to have Curtis fired after he serves a 20 day
suspension without pay. Court papers released Tuesday indicate
Curtis put the sign up as a joke. He said he took it down and threw it
in the garbage after a co-worker told him there was going to be trouble.
Before that happened, an African American co-worker took a picture
of it on his cell phone. Curtis remains free on $500 bail. His attorney
Harvey Siegel, says his client feels terrible and didn't mean to hurt anybody's
feelings. He also thanked members of the African American community
that have contacted Curtis and lent their support.
CATHOLIC SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT
The Diocese of Buffalo has a new Catholic School Superintendent.
Doctor Rosemary Henry started in July after a stint as the
assistant catholic school chief in Seattle. She had worked at
numerous colleges and school districts in Texas prior to that.
She intends to focus on creating bridges of support, trust, and
partnerships. Henry says she's happy she moved to Buffalo....
says a favorite aunt lives nearby and she has cousins in the
Syracuse area. They're already planning a big gathering for
Thanksgiving.
Doctor Rosemary Henry started in July after a stint as the
assistant catholic school chief in Seattle. She had worked at
numerous colleges and school districts in Texas prior to that.
She intends to focus on creating bridges of support, trust, and
partnerships. Henry says she's happy she moved to Buffalo....
says a favorite aunt lives nearby and she has cousins in the
Syracuse area. They're already planning a big gathering for
Thanksgiving.
BREAK-IN'S
Two businesses reporting break-in's over the long Labor
Day Weekend. The owner of a new steakhouse in Newfane
says someone broke in and took over a thousand dollars
worth of equipment. Kevin Stubbs of Ransomville is
renovating the former Rib House...now called Del Fuego..
and says an air compressor and air gun were taken. A speaker
cone, two toilets, and a cash register were damaged. Stubbs
told deputies he thought the door had been kicked in to gain
entry. Meantime about $6,000 worth of copper and nickel were
taken from a Voss Manufacturing on Lockport Road in Wheatfield.
The shop foreman says five 75-pound coils of nickel and
648 pounds of copper were taken from a storage building.
The coils of nickel are worth $725 each, the copper about
$2300. The foreman said all the workers had access to the
key and the building was not forcibly entered. He thinks someone
may have intentionally left the door open.
Day Weekend. The owner of a new steakhouse in Newfane
says someone broke in and took over a thousand dollars
worth of equipment. Kevin Stubbs of Ransomville is
renovating the former Rib House...now called Del Fuego..
and says an air compressor and air gun were taken. A speaker
cone, two toilets, and a cash register were damaged. Stubbs
told deputies he thought the door had been kicked in to gain
entry. Meantime about $6,000 worth of copper and nickel were
taken from a Voss Manufacturing on Lockport Road in Wheatfield.
The shop foreman says five 75-pound coils of nickel and
648 pounds of copper were taken from a storage building.
The coils of nickel are worth $725 each, the copper about
$2300. The foreman said all the workers had access to the
key and the building was not forcibly entered. He thinks someone
may have intentionally left the door open.
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