Falls Police Superintendent John Chella and
Council President Chris Robins will be getting
together today to discuss a complaint raised
by a Whitney Avenue resident during Monday
night's council meeting. Twenty-three year old
Michael Hayes said he was zapped by a taser
last Wednesday while he was trying to stop a
police officer from using it on his 15 year old
cousin. Hayes was charged with inciting a riot
but maintains the incident started as a childrens
water balloon fight. It happened at 17th &
Whitney and police claim an officer was hit by
a rock and a police car was damaged. Hayes
said he felt like his constitutional rights had
been violated and officers used excessive
force. Chella is hoping to address the complaint
before a lawsuit is filed.
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
SUMMER RECREATION
The Lockport Recreation Department reporting
it's Summer program is up and running in it's
8 parks. Each will feature a different theme
every week and there are arts and crafts,
co-op games, athletic contests and much more.
Wednesdays will be huge in the parks and starting
next week, there'll be kickball at Altro Park from
1 till 3 and an outdoor movie will be shown at 9.
The department will sponsor weekly field trips
on Thursdays starting next week. The first will
be to Skateland. They'll go to the Buffalo Zoo
July 16, the Fort Niagara Pool July 23, and a
Bisons game on the 30th. The Lockport Caves
are slated for August 6 and Fantasy Island August
13. Call 434-3071 for information on tickets.
The Falls also opened it's parks and pools
Monday.
it's Summer program is up and running in it's
8 parks. Each will feature a different theme
every week and there are arts and crafts,
co-op games, athletic contests and much more.
Wednesdays will be huge in the parks and starting
next week, there'll be kickball at Altro Park from
1 till 3 and an outdoor movie will be shown at 9.
The department will sponsor weekly field trips
on Thursdays starting next week. The first will
be to Skateland. They'll go to the Buffalo Zoo
July 16, the Fort Niagara Pool July 23, and a
Bisons game on the 30th. The Lockport Caves
are slated for August 6 and Fantasy Island August
13. Call 434-3071 for information on tickets.
The Falls also opened it's parks and pools
Monday.
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
SENATE UPDATE
The two sides in the State Senate showdown met for
a brief session this morning after a judge ordered them
to do so yesterday. They argued briefly over who would
control the proceedings and then adjourned with no
action taken on any legislation. Republicans appealed
yesterday's ruling by State Supreme Court Judge
Joseph Teresi prior to the start of the session. A three
judge federal panel has scheduled a hearing this
afternoon.
a brief session this morning after a judge ordered them
to do so yesterday. They argued briefly over who would
control the proceedings and then adjourned with no
action taken on any legislation. Republicans appealed
yesterday's ruling by State Supreme Court Judge
Joseph Teresi prior to the start of the session. A three
judge federal panel has scheduled a hearing this
afternoon.
LOCKPORT FIRE
Firefighters say they'll be dousing the
scene of a massive blaze at 93 Locust with water
throughout the day. The fire started
around 1:20 this morning at Macaluso's Shoe
Repair and destroyed two adjoining stores
and two apartments above it. WLVL's Steve
Wallace was there about 15 minutes after the
blaze erupted. He said the blaze attacked the
walls of the upper apartments and the roof
eventually collapsed down to the first floor.
Lockport firefighters eventually determined the
building could not be saved and they focused
their efforts on saving the surrounding
buildings. Two residents of the apartments
were able to get out safely. There is no
estimate of damage and fire investigators
are on the scene along with nine members
of the department.
scene of a massive blaze at 93 Locust with water
throughout the day. The fire started
around 1:20 this morning at Macaluso's Shoe
Repair and destroyed two adjoining stores
and two apartments above it. WLVL's Steve
Wallace was there about 15 minutes after the
blaze erupted. He said the blaze attacked the
walls of the upper apartments and the roof
eventually collapsed down to the first floor.
Lockport firefighters eventually determined the
building could not be saved and they focused
their efforts on saving the surrounding
buildings. Two residents of the apartments
were able to get out safely. There is no
estimate of damage and fire investigators
are on the scene along with nine members
of the department.
JOHNNY FLYNN GETS KEY TO CITY
More than 300 people filled the Council Chambers
in the Falls last night...and spilled into the
hall as Mayor Paul Dsyter presented NBA
draftee Johnny Flynn with the key to the City.
The room erupted in cheers and applause as
Dyster handed the 20 year old the silver key...
and announced he planned to start a basketball
tournament in his name. Flynn thanked his family
and friends and singled out team-mate Paul Harris
saying he was the brother he never had. He
said he had an entire City behind him including
the basketball gurus to those who couldn't
pick out LeBraun James if they saw him. He
said "I love you Niagara Falls." County lawmakers
also presented Flynn with a proclamation and
Assemblywoman Francine del Monte also
was there for the celebration.
in the Falls last night...and spilled into the
hall as Mayor Paul Dsyter presented NBA
draftee Johnny Flynn with the key to the City.
The room erupted in cheers and applause as
Dyster handed the 20 year old the silver key...
and announced he planned to start a basketball
tournament in his name. Flynn thanked his family
and friends and singled out team-mate Paul Harris
saying he was the brother he never had. He
said he had an entire City behind him including
the basketball gurus to those who couldn't
pick out LeBraun James if they saw him. He
said "I love you Niagara Falls." County lawmakers
also presented Flynn with a proclamation and
Assemblywoman Francine del Monte also
was there for the celebration.
NIAGARA FALLS TO BUY FORMER SPA
Lawmakers in the Falls last night o-k'd a
proposal to buy and tear down the former
Lotus Acupuncture facility at 446 Third
Street. Prosecutors say it was used as
a virtual prison for sex workers. The City
will pay the federal government about
$55,000 for the building and have it
demolished for as much as $25,000
more. The Spa was raided in 2007. The
City has already bought a piece of
adjoining property and plans to use the
space for parking.
proposal to buy and tear down the former
Lotus Acupuncture facility at 446 Third
Street. Prosecutors say it was used as
a virtual prison for sex workers. The City
will pay the federal government about
$55,000 for the building and have it
demolished for as much as $25,000
more. The Spa was raided in 2007. The
City has already bought a piece of
adjoining property and plans to use the
space for parking.
YAHOO
Congressman Chris Lee joined Senator Chuck
Schumer in Buffalo this morning to announce
that Yahoo will build their new data center in the
Town of Lockport. The governor also appeared
via video conferencing. The facility is expected
to create 75 full time jobs and others involved
in the construction. The company submitted a
plan last night to the Town's Zoning and Planning
Boards that called for fewer buildings and slightly
less footage. They said the changes were to
improve ventalation. The Town IDA is slated to
vote on a 20 year property tax break at 3pm today.
The Planning Board will hold a hearing at 4pm
on the altered site plan. Construction could start
as soon as August.
Schumer in Buffalo this morning to announce
that Yahoo will build their new data center in the
Town of Lockport. The governor also appeared
via video conferencing. The facility is expected
to create 75 full time jobs and others involved
in the construction. The company submitted a
plan last night to the Town's Zoning and Planning
Boards that called for fewer buildings and slightly
less footage. They said the changes were to
improve ventalation. The Town IDA is slated to
vote on a 20 year property tax break at 3pm today.
The Planning Board will hold a hearing at 4pm
on the altered site plan. Construction could start
as soon as August.
SWINE FLU
The Health Department says 18 cases of swine
flu have been confirmed in the County but
they probably only represent a small fraction
of actual cases in the area. The majority
are in school age children. One pre-schooler
recovered at home after being discharged from
a hospital. The Centers For Disease Control
says the largest number of cases in the County
have been in those between the ages of 5 & 24.
Signs and symptoms include a fever greater
than 100 degrees, headache, sore throat, body
aches, and may include nausea, vomiting, and
diarrhea.
flu have been confirmed in the County but
they probably only represent a small fraction
of actual cases in the area. The majority
are in school age children. One pre-schooler
recovered at home after being discharged from
a hospital. The Centers For Disease Control
says the largest number of cases in the County
have been in those between the ages of 5 & 24.
Signs and symptoms include a fever greater
than 100 degrees, headache, sore throat, body
aches, and may include nausea, vomiting, and
diarrhea.
BREAK IN
Two Orleans County men were arrested around
9pm last night after they allegedly broke into an
apartment at 41 Locust in Lockport. Twenty-seven
year old James Richards Junior of Route 31 in
Medina and 29 year old Enrique Fierro of 21 Platt
in Albion were caught in Middleport after they
were allegedly involved in a hit and run. Sheriff's
Deputy Brian Grear noticed a stash of items that
appeared to have been hastily thrown into the
back seat and it was determined they had been
stolen in Lockport. The victim told police he got
home and found his door kicked in and his
apartment ransacked. Both are charged with
burglary, criminal mischief, and possession
of stolen property in Lockport. Richards was
the driver and apparently intoxicated, additional
traffic offenses will be forthcoming from the
Sheriff's Department.
apparently intoxicated and add
9pm last night after they allegedly broke into an
apartment at 41 Locust in Lockport. Twenty-seven
year old James Richards Junior of Route 31 in
Medina and 29 year old Enrique Fierro of 21 Platt
in Albion were caught in Middleport after they
were allegedly involved in a hit and run. Sheriff's
Deputy Brian Grear noticed a stash of items that
appeared to have been hastily thrown into the
back seat and it was determined they had been
stolen in Lockport. The victim told police he got
home and found his door kicked in and his
apartment ransacked. Both are charged with
burglary, criminal mischief, and possession
of stolen property in Lockport. Richards was
the driver and apparently intoxicated, additional
traffic offenses will be forthcoming from the
Sheriff's Department.
apparently intoxicated and add
LOCKPORT MAN BEATEN IN PARK
An 18 year old Lockport man turned himself into
police late last night in connection with the
beating of another teen last Wednesday in
Grosi Park. Brian Morrow of 82 Niagara,
apartment West, is charged with assault.
A police officer who interviewed the victim
at ENH-Lockport said he had a large amount
of blood on his clothing, his face was swollen
in different spots, and his nose was bleeding
on the outside and it appeared it was doing
so internally as well. The victim told police
Morrow had been sending text messages to
various people that he wanted to beat him up
because he was seeing his girlfriend. Morrow
allegedly pulled up with friends and said
Lets do this. The victim was also with friends
and one of them took him to the hospital. He
said there was so much blood he didn't know
what else to do,
police late last night in connection with the
beating of another teen last Wednesday in
Grosi Park. Brian Morrow of 82 Niagara,
apartment West, is charged with assault.
A police officer who interviewed the victim
at ENH-Lockport said he had a large amount
of blood on his clothing, his face was swollen
in different spots, and his nose was bleeding
on the outside and it appeared it was doing
so internally as well. The victim told police
Morrow had been sending text messages to
various people that he wanted to beat him up
because he was seeing his girlfriend. Morrow
allegedly pulled up with friends and said
Lets do this. The victim was also with friends
and one of them took him to the hospital. He
said there was so much blood he didn't know
what else to do,
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