Time Warner customers will have to find some rabbit
ears today if they want to watch channels 4 & 23. The
owner of the 2 stations, LIN Broadcasting, refused to
budge from their demand that the cable system...and
ultimately it's subscribers....pay to watch their programming.
The cable system replaced channel 4 with a preview of a
CBS college sports channel. HBO Family was inserted
in place of WNLO...which is over the air on channel 23...and
was on channel 16 on most cable systems. Time Warner
said LIN turned down their request for an extension of the
agreement and said they're continuing to reach out to the
company to get relief for their customers. Time Warner
is offering a free antenna for subscribers. Call 866-664-
2793 for details. Many CBS programs...such as "CSI"
and "Criminal Minds" are also carried
by CTV..channel 9 from Toronto. A federal law gave
channel 4 the right to force Time Warner to block those
programs out in the past. That should no longer apply
since Channel 4 chose to be off the cable line-up.
Friday, October 3, 2008
Thursday, October 2, 2008
POND
A Town of Lockport man waking up Wednesday to find
someone had dumped oil into his pond. 46 year old
Scott Phillips of 5831 Cameron Drive was told by deputies
he would have to make his own arrangements for clean up
if the health department was unable to do so. The damage
was estimated at $500.
someone had dumped oil into his pond. 46 year old
Scott Phillips of 5831 Cameron Drive was told by deputies
he would have to make his own arrangements for clean up
if the health department was unable to do so. The damage
was estimated at $500.
STOLEN COMPUTER
Officials at UB said Wednesday no personal information was
on a lap top computer that was stolen from a Dysinger Road
apartment Tuesday. The information on about 200 students
was deleted in June. The $1200 machine was among items
taken in a break in. One of the victims works at the school
and told sheriff's deputies the computer might still have the
personal information on it. Luckily it did not.
on a lap top computer that was stolen from a Dysinger Road
apartment Tuesday. The information on about 200 students
was deleted in June. The $1200 machine was among items
taken in a break in. One of the victims works at the school
and told sheriff's deputies the computer might still have the
personal information on it. Luckily it did not.
LOCKPORT SCHOOL BOARD
The Lockport School Board spent a great deal of time Wednesday
night talking about a proposed capitol improvement project at
the High School. A representative from their consultants, Hodgson-
Ross, told the board they have a month to decide whether they want
to include a new atheltic complex in the project. If they leave it out,
the project would cost about $21.9-million and it would cost property
owners nothing. If they put it in, the cost would go to $29-million and
there would be a 12-cents per thousand dollars valuation increase
every year for the next 15 years. The project calls for the complete
renovation of the technology wing, the creation of a Performing
Arts Center including changes to the Auditorium and surrounding
music rooms. They also plan to add about six special ed classrooms,
a new fitness center, upgrade science labs, and put in new energy
efficient windows. The public will have the final say in a referedum
which has yet to be scheduled. The work would be done over the
Summer in 2010 and 2011.
night talking about a proposed capitol improvement project at
the High School. A representative from their consultants, Hodgson-
Ross, told the board they have a month to decide whether they want
to include a new atheltic complex in the project. If they leave it out,
the project would cost about $21.9-million and it would cost property
owners nothing. If they put it in, the cost would go to $29-million and
there would be a 12-cents per thousand dollars valuation increase
every year for the next 15 years. The project calls for the complete
renovation of the technology wing, the creation of a Performing
Arts Center including changes to the Auditorium and surrounding
music rooms. They also plan to add about six special ed classrooms,
a new fitness center, upgrade science labs, and put in new energy
efficient windows. The public will have the final say in a referedum
which has yet to be scheduled. The work would be done over the
Summer in 2010 and 2011.
NIAGARA FALLS BUDGET
There would be no increase in property taxes under a
$93-million 2009 budget proposed Wednesday by Niagara Falls
Mayor Paul Dyster. The Mayor's proposal uses leftover
state aid to help offset a 5% increase in spending. Council
President Sam Frusicone noted it would be third year in a row
with no tax increase. He said all they would do now is review
the proposal and see if there's anyway to work in a tax cut.
Dyster said he reduced or froze non contractural spending.
The Council will spend the next two months reviewing
the budget with department heads. The first such session
will be at 4pm next Wednesday. After all adjustments are made,
the spending plan must be passed by December 15.
$93-million 2009 budget proposed Wednesday by Niagara Falls
Mayor Paul Dyster. The Mayor's proposal uses leftover
state aid to help offset a 5% increase in spending. Council
President Sam Frusicone noted it would be third year in a row
with no tax increase. He said all they would do now is review
the proposal and see if there's anyway to work in a tax cut.
Dyster said he reduced or froze non contractural spending.
The Council will spend the next two months reviewing
the budget with department heads. The first such session
will be at 4pm next Wednesday. After all adjustments are made,
the spending plan must be passed by December 15.
WHEATFIELD BUDGET
There'll be no tax cut for the first time in 14 years in Wheatfield under
the budget proposal presented Wednesday by Wheatfield Supervisor
Tim Demler. The $12-million package contains substantial increases
in sewer and refuse collection fees. The charge for collecting garbage
is expected to increase from $135 to $163 because of fuel surcharges
paid to Modern Disposal. The sewer rate is projected to increase from
$132 to $152 per thousand dollars valuation. That's being caused by
new D-E-C requirements in storm water management. Taxpayers will
also see a 13-cent increase in fire protection costs per thousand dollars
valuation. Demler said the Town would also have to pay $128,000
more for health insurance for it's workforce. Department heads are
slated to discuss the proposal next week. A public hearing will be
held November 8. The spending plan must be passed by November
20.
the budget proposal presented Wednesday by Wheatfield Supervisor
Tim Demler. The $12-million package contains substantial increases
in sewer and refuse collection fees. The charge for collecting garbage
is expected to increase from $135 to $163 because of fuel surcharges
paid to Modern Disposal. The sewer rate is projected to increase from
$132 to $152 per thousand dollars valuation. That's being caused by
new D-E-C requirements in storm water management. Taxpayers will
also see a 13-cent increase in fire protection costs per thousand dollars
valuation. Demler said the Town would also have to pay $128,000
more for health insurance for it's workforce. Department heads are
slated to discuss the proposal next week. A public hearing will be
held November 8. The spending plan must be passed by November
20.
WRIGHTS CORNERS MCDONALDS
A Gasport man allegedly drove his vehicle into a drive thru order
box at the Wrights Corners McDonalds around 11pm Wednesday
when he got upset when workers made a mistake on his order.
29 year old Wayne Freeman of 3638 Orangeport Road was arrested
later at his apartment. The entire incident was captured on video
cameras. He told deputies he lost his temper because of continuous
errors in orders at that location. Workers said Freeman told them he
was "going to trash this place" even though they corrected their
mistake. His vehicle also struck a guard pole near the drive thru.
The damage is at least $1,000. He's charged with felony criminal
mischief and leaving the scene of a property damage accident...and
is due in Town of Lockport court October 21. The McDonalds had
two drive-thru's and the other is open.
box at the Wrights Corners McDonalds around 11pm Wednesday
when he got upset when workers made a mistake on his order.
29 year old Wayne Freeman of 3638 Orangeport Road was arrested
later at his apartment. The entire incident was captured on video
cameras. He told deputies he lost his temper because of continuous
errors in orders at that location. Workers said Freeman told them he
was "going to trash this place" even though they corrected their
mistake. His vehicle also struck a guard pole near the drive thru.
The damage is at least $1,000. He's charged with felony criminal
mischief and leaving the scene of a property damage accident...and
is due in Town of Lockport court October 21. The McDonalds had
two drive-thru's and the other is open.
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
YOUTH SMOKING
A soon to be released report will say the number of high school
students who smoke in New York has fallen 2.4% since 2005.
The State Health Department reported in 2005 that about 16.2%
of students engaged in the habit. The new report will say it fell
to 13.8% last year.
students who smoke in New York has fallen 2.4% since 2005.
The State Health Department reported in 2005 that about 16.2%
of students engaged in the habit. The new report will say it fell
to 13.8% last year.
PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS
Governor David Paterson will sign an executive order creating
an 11 member state commission to look into the possibility
of leasing the operation of the Thruway, the Lottery, and other
State assets to private companies. The panel's executive director
will be Samara Barend. Paterson stressed the State won't be selling
anything, but he wasn't very specific about what might be under
consideration for a lease.
an 11 member state commission to look into the possibility
of leasing the operation of the Thruway, the Lottery, and other
State assets to private companies. The panel's executive director
will be Samara Barend. Paterson stressed the State won't be selling
anything, but he wasn't very specific about what might be under
consideration for a lease.
U-B COMPUTER STOLEN
A spokesman for UB says they're not sure if a computer
that was stolen Tuesday from an apartment at 6489 Dysinger
Road contains the personal information of about 200 students.
John Della-Contrada says the employee who was using the
laptop says it's likely the information had been removed
from the computer two months ago. She's working with her I-T staff to
determine if it was. He said if they find out the information
was still on the machine they will immediately notify those
affected. The victims said another $500 worth of X Box
equipment and games were also missing. Sheriffs deputies said
the dead bolt did not work on the front door and the family room
window looked like it had been tampered with. The burglary took
place between 8am and 7pm. Deputies are also investiagting a
second burglary at 6135 Robinson Road. A 20 year old man says
$1200 in cash was taken between 6:30am and 2pm Tuesday. A dead
bolt was pried open to gain entry.
that was stolen Tuesday from an apartment at 6489 Dysinger
Road contains the personal information of about 200 students.
John Della-Contrada says the employee who was using the
laptop says it's likely the information had been removed
from the computer two months ago. She's working with her I-T staff to
determine if it was. He said if they find out the information
was still on the machine they will immediately notify those
affected. The victims said another $500 worth of X Box
equipment and games were also missing. Sheriffs deputies said
the dead bolt did not work on the front door and the family room
window looked like it had been tampered with. The burglary took
place between 8am and 7pm. Deputies are also investiagting a
second burglary at 6135 Robinson Road. A 20 year old man says
$1200 in cash was taken between 6:30am and 2pm Tuesday. A dead
bolt was pried open to gain entry.
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