Lawmakers in the Falls last night voted to close
a loophole in the residency law that let workers
ousted from their city jobs reapply for them if they
moved into the city. More than two dozen city
employees were at the 7pm work session but only
two people spoke on the issue. United Steelworkers
President Jim Anthony accused the city of
selectively enforcing the law. He said many
department heads violate it. Council President
Chris Robins said he did not know whether they're
violating the policy as it's written but said he would
be in favor of strengthening it's language to make
sure everyone is treated fairly. The decision means
an assistant in the Community Development department
will not be able to reapply for her job. Sandra Bowman
has filed a notice of claim and is suing the City for
damages and loss of compensation and benefits.
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
RECYCLING COMMITTEE
A Lockport committee decided last night to present
their recycling plan to the City Council on April 22.
Highways and Parks Commissioner Mike Hoffman
said he'll have two sets of bidding documents to
consider. One will have city crews pick up the
material. The other will have employees of the
company that wins the bid do the work. The effort
will start on one of the five regular garbage routes
and others will be added later. Mayor Mike Tucker
said once the program is established, the City
will take a serious look at creating a garbage
district so properties exempt from property taxes
can be charged an annual fee for pick-up.
their recycling plan to the City Council on April 22.
Highways and Parks Commissioner Mike Hoffman
said he'll have two sets of bidding documents to
consider. One will have city crews pick up the
material. The other will have employees of the
company that wins the bid do the work. The effort
will start on one of the five regular garbage routes
and others will be added later. Mayor Mike Tucker
said once the program is established, the City
will take a serious look at creating a garbage
district so properties exempt from property taxes
can be charged an annual fee for pick-up.
FOX CIRCLE
Four or five young men tried to break into a shed
around 1am today at a home on Fox Circle in the
Town of Lockport. The 43 year old homeowner
told Sheriff's deputies she heard noises and saw
the young men running through her backyard to
a newer model black SUV. Deputies were unable
to find the vehicle and checked other sheds in
the area for any signs of activity. The victim
said the drivers side door window of her parked
vehicle had been pushed down about six inches
but nothing was taken.
around 1am today at a home on Fox Circle in the
Town of Lockport. The 43 year old homeowner
told Sheriff's deputies she heard noises and saw
the young men running through her backyard to
a newer model black SUV. Deputies were unable
to find the vehicle and checked other sheds in
the area for any signs of activity. The victim
said the drivers side door window of her parked
vehicle had been pushed down about six inches
but nothing was taken.
LOCAL HIRED
Lockport native Jason Torreano has been hired as one
of the reporters for Time Warner's local news channel
set to debut March 25. Torreano previously worked at
Syracuse's "News 10 Now," at KXMB in Bismarck, North
Dakota, and at WXXI in Rochester. Time Warner says they
have hired seven news and sports reporters and two
meterologists for the channel.
of the reporters for Time Warner's local news channel
set to debut March 25. Torreano previously worked at
Syracuse's "News 10 Now," at KXMB in Bismarck, North
Dakota, and at WXXI in Rochester. Time Warner says they
have hired seven news and sports reporters and two
meterologists for the channel.
Monday, March 9, 2009
FLOOD WATCH
A flood watch is in effect for Niagara County through
this afternoon....and a flood warning is in effect for
Ellicott Creek near Willamsville through this evening.
A flood warning is in effect for the Tonawanda Creek
at Batavia till Tuesday afternoon. A forecaster said
they may have to issue warnings for the Rapids area
sometime this morning.
this afternoon....and a flood warning is in effect for
Ellicott Creek near Willamsville through this evening.
A flood warning is in effect for the Tonawanda Creek
at Batavia till Tuesday afternoon. A forecaster said
they may have to issue warnings for the Rapids area
sometime this morning.
NO SMOKING
The Board of Trustees at N-CCC are considering a
reccommendation by the school's Faculty Senate
to ban smoking and all tobacco products from campus.
Senate President and Biology professor Bryce McMicheal
said the decision was made after nearly a year of discussion
by the school's Wellness Committee. They were concerned
about health issues and because of the mess caused by the
habit. He said some spit chewing tobacco on the floors
and the entrances to buildings are cluttered with cigarette
butts. School President Doctor James Klyczek presented
the reccommendation to the board and noted it contained
no specific date to implement it. Board Chairman Marvin
Maziarz said he would soon call a meeting of the Student
Education and Planning & Facilities Committees to develop
a campus tobacco and smoking policy. If they uphold
the reccommendation, it would be sent to the Board for a
final vote.
reccommendation by the school's Faculty Senate
to ban smoking and all tobacco products from campus.
Senate President and Biology professor Bryce McMicheal
said the decision was made after nearly a year of discussion
by the school's Wellness Committee. They were concerned
about health issues and because of the mess caused by the
habit. He said some spit chewing tobacco on the floors
and the entrances to buildings are cluttered with cigarette
butts. School President Doctor James Klyczek presented
the reccommendation to the board and noted it contained
no specific date to implement it. Board Chairman Marvin
Maziarz said he would soon call a meeting of the Student
Education and Planning & Facilities Committees to develop
a campus tobacco and smoking policy. If they uphold
the reccommendation, it would be sent to the Board for a
final vote.
RED COACH INN
Lawmakers in the Falls will decide tonight whether
to give the Red Coach Inn $50,000 of casino money
to help pay for a $900,000 renoavtion project. Owner
Tom Reese is planning to convert 12 offices into 11
luxury guest rooms and a reception area. Mayor Paul
Dyster said the money would come from casino money
left over from 2007. The award says the project must be
finished by the end of the year. The Council will also vote
on a $924,000 contract to DiDonato and Associates for
scoping and design work for the planned renovation of the
Hyde Park Ice Rink.
to give the Red Coach Inn $50,000 of casino money
to help pay for a $900,000 renoavtion project. Owner
Tom Reese is planning to convert 12 offices into 11
luxury guest rooms and a reception area. Mayor Paul
Dyster said the money would come from casino money
left over from 2007. The award says the project must be
finished by the end of the year. The Council will also vote
on a $924,000 contract to DiDonato and Associates for
scoping and design work for the planned renovation of the
Hyde Park Ice Rink.
JUDGE D-W-I
A Somerset Town Justice allegedly had amost
twice the legal limit of alcohol in his bloodstream when
he was arrested for aggravated DWI just before 9pm last
Sunday, March 1. Donald Martineck of Pallister Avenue
in Barker was stopped on Hartland-Somerset Townline\
Roard in Hartland after deputies got a call about a
reckless driver. Deputies said they had trouble stopping
the car which crossed the center line several times and
ended up off the shoulder almost in a ditch. They said
Martineck had a hard time complying with orders, was
staring into space and that a deputy had to catch him
from falling when he got out of his vehicle. A witness
said Marineck had hit something...his side mirror
was missing and his vehicle was scratched when he
was pulled over. Deputies found a mile post marker
at Ridge and Day Roads had been hit. Pieces of mirror
were found on the ground. Martineck was also charged
with failure to keep right. His blood alcohol content
was said to be .18.
twice the legal limit of alcohol in his bloodstream when
he was arrested for aggravated DWI just before 9pm last
Sunday, March 1. Donald Martineck of Pallister Avenue
in Barker was stopped on Hartland-Somerset Townline\
Roard in Hartland after deputies got a call about a
reckless driver. Deputies said they had trouble stopping
the car which crossed the center line several times and
ended up off the shoulder almost in a ditch. They said
Martineck had a hard time complying with orders, was
staring into space and that a deputy had to catch him
from falling when he got out of his vehicle. A witness
said Marineck had hit something...his side mirror
was missing and his vehicle was scratched when he
was pulled over. Deputies found a mile post marker
at Ridge and Day Roads had been hit. Pieces of mirror
were found on the ground. Martineck was also charged
with failure to keep right. His blood alcohol content
was said to be .18.
ATTACKED FOR DRUGS
A 24 year old Lockport man was arrested around
1:30 this morning after he allegedly attacked another
man on Waterman Street last night trying to steal his
pain medication. Joshua Gates of 6580 Dysinger Road
is charged with assault, attempted robbery, and criminal
mischief. The victim telling police Gates pulled up beside
him as he was walking and wanted his Soma pills....a
muscle relaxer the victim takes because he was injured
in an automobile accident. When the victim would not
give them to him, Gates allegedly punched the man on
the left side of the face knocking him to the ground. Gates
fled when residents came out to see what the commotion
was about. The victim was taken to Eastern Niagara
Hospital in Lockport after complaining of back pain. Gates
was arrested at his home.
1:30 this morning after he allegedly attacked another
man on Waterman Street last night trying to steal his
pain medication. Joshua Gates of 6580 Dysinger Road
is charged with assault, attempted robbery, and criminal
mischief. The victim telling police Gates pulled up beside
him as he was walking and wanted his Soma pills....a
muscle relaxer the victim takes because he was injured
in an automobile accident. When the victim would not
give them to him, Gates allegedly punched the man on
the left side of the face knocking him to the ground. Gates
fled when residents came out to see what the commotion
was about. The victim was taken to Eastern Niagara
Hospital in Lockport after complaining of back pain. Gates
was arrested at his home.
TATOO PARLOR
The front door to the Rotten Ink Tatoo Parlor at 17
West Main Street in Lockport was shattered just after
3pm Sunday by an unhappy customer. Twenty-three
year old Jason Mesler of 2061 Tonawanda Creek
Road was upset he would not get a refund of his
deposit after the owner explained he failed to show
up for a scheduled session. The owner said Mesler
pulled out a black expandable baton and raised it
to her in a threatening manner. They left when she
started to call police but Mesler allegedly used the
baton to shatter the glass door on the way out.
The owner estimated the damage at $2,000. Mesler
was arrested a short time later at 130 Autumnvale Drive.
He's charged with criminal mischief, menacing, and
possession of a weapon.
West Main Street in Lockport was shattered just after
3pm Sunday by an unhappy customer. Twenty-three
year old Jason Mesler of 2061 Tonawanda Creek
Road was upset he would not get a refund of his
deposit after the owner explained he failed to show
up for a scheduled session. The owner said Mesler
pulled out a black expandable baton and raised it
to her in a threatening manner. They left when she
started to call police but Mesler allegedly used the
baton to shatter the glass door on the way out.
The owner estimated the damage at $2,000. Mesler
was arrested a short time later at 130 Autumnvale Drive.
He's charged with criminal mischief, menacing, and
possession of a weapon.
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