New York just invested $60-million to comply with a
federal law making sure people with disabilities have
equal access to voting, but advocates say that's not
what happened on Election Day. "The Center For The
Independence of The Disabled" says the State
bought the new ballot marking devices for each polling
site but failed to give poll workers ample training so
the new devices ended up being off limits to many
voters. The State Board of Elections says some counties
did not get the full shipment of devices till August so
there was little time for training. Plans to correct the
problem are already being hammered out, including
on-line training for some poll workers.
Friday, November 28, 2008
LOCAL PHARMACY CLOSINGS
State medicaid reimbursement cuts to pharmacies in New
York have caused more than 150 to close this year
according to a recent review by the Pharmacists Society
of New York State. The closures were primarily caused by
the $50-million in medicaid reimbursement cuts that took
affect in July. The Executive Director of the Pharamcists
Association of Western New York, Dennis Galuzzo, says
the cuts left New York last in the nation in pharmacy
reimbursements. He said it costs a lot more money to do
business in our state. He says the last time pharmacies
in New York got an increase was in 1976. What's worse
is that the Governor wants to make another $30-million in
cuts in next year's State budget. Galuzzo saus they can't
take anymore and there is no more to give. He said
Paterson is hitting the wrong people.
York have caused more than 150 to close this year
according to a recent review by the Pharmacists Society
of New York State. The closures were primarily caused by
the $50-million in medicaid reimbursement cuts that took
affect in July. The Executive Director of the Pharamcists
Association of Western New York, Dennis Galuzzo, says
the cuts left New York last in the nation in pharmacy
reimbursements. He said it costs a lot more money to do
business in our state. He says the last time pharmacies
in New York got an increase was in 1976. What's worse
is that the Governor wants to make another $30-million in
cuts in next year's State budget. Galuzzo saus they can't
take anymore and there is no more to give. He said
Paterson is hitting the wrong people.
CONCERT PROMOTER SUED
The promoter who ran the shortened concert series last
Summer at North Tonawanda's Gateway Park is being sued
by one of the bands that never got to play. Dark Star Orchestra
was to perform August 2, the same night the State Liquor
Authority stopped the series for alleged illegal beer sales.
The band from Columbus, Ohio wants the $25,000 they
were to have received for performing and filed suit in
State Supreme Court in Buffalo. They also want the
$5,000 they were to have received for collection charges
and attorney's fees in case of default.
Summer at North Tonawanda's Gateway Park is being sued
by one of the bands that never got to play. Dark Star Orchestra
was to perform August 2, the same night the State Liquor
Authority stopped the series for alleged illegal beer sales.
The band from Columbus, Ohio wants the $25,000 they
were to have received for performing and filed suit in
State Supreme Court in Buffalo. They also want the
$5,000 they were to have received for collection charges
and attorney's fees in case of default.
TURKEY TROT
A 21 year old Ransomville man won the men's division
in yesterday's 113th annual Turkey Trot in Buffalo. Dennis
Pollow Junior finished the eight kilometer course in
24 minutes, 46 seconds. That was just a second ahead of
Charlie Kern of Sweet Home High School and Elmhurst,
Illinois. Aileen Hoak defended her title in the women's
division finishing with a time of 29 minutes 17 seconds.
A record number of 10,200 took part. It's the first time
they had more than 10,000 participants. More than
nine thousand actually finished the course.
in yesterday's 113th annual Turkey Trot in Buffalo. Dennis
Pollow Junior finished the eight kilometer course in
24 minutes, 46 seconds. That was just a second ahead of
Charlie Kern of Sweet Home High School and Elmhurst,
Illinois. Aileen Hoak defended her title in the women's
division finishing with a time of 29 minutes 17 seconds.
A record number of 10,200 took part. It's the first time
they had more than 10,000 participants. More than
nine thousand actually finished the course.
DISTURBANCE
Sixteen year old Shaquille Davis of 197 Pine Street was charged
with harassment around 10pm Thanksgiving night following a
disturbance involving several teens on Lewis Street. Davis
allegedly pushed the mother of one of the boys involved after
she went outside to see what was happening. She said she told
them to leave and they refused and that Davis allegedly
approached her in a threatening manner and shoved her
several times. The rest of the family then came out and the
teens dispersed. Lewis was caught by police a short time
later in close proximity to his home. He was taken back and
identified by the victim...who requested an order of protection.
with harassment around 10pm Thanksgiving night following a
disturbance involving several teens on Lewis Street. Davis
allegedly pushed the mother of one of the boys involved after
she went outside to see what was happening. She said she told
them to leave and they refused and that Davis allegedly
approached her in a threatening manner and shoved her
several times. The rest of the family then came out and the
teens dispersed. Lewis was caught by police a short time
later in close proximity to his home. He was taken back and
identified by the victim...who requested an order of protection.
BLACK FRIDAY
It's Black Friday and a group of guys from Wheatfield
and Lockport were first in line at the Lockport Wal Mart
this morning where the line stretched all the way across
the front of the store and around the side. They had been
there since 10:45 last night. The people in charge actually
opened the doors a few minutes before 5 and workers
handed out maps of the store. In the Falls area, the
Fashion Outlets got a jump on everyone. They opened
at midnight and held a tailgating party for shoppers with
the Buffalo Jills that started at 10. Spokesperson Julie
Clark said their parking lot reached capacity just after
11 and people started parking on Military Road, Factory
Outlet Boulevard and in other empty lots nearby. She
said the crowd appeared to be a good mix of Canadians and
Americans...and that several bus loads stopped in
overnight.
and Lockport were first in line at the Lockport Wal Mart
this morning where the line stretched all the way across
the front of the store and around the side. They had been
there since 10:45 last night. The people in charge actually
opened the doors a few minutes before 5 and workers
handed out maps of the store. In the Falls area, the
Fashion Outlets got a jump on everyone. They opened
at midnight and held a tailgating party for shoppers with
the Buffalo Jills that started at 10. Spokesperson Julie
Clark said their parking lot reached capacity just after
11 and people started parking on Military Road, Factory
Outlet Boulevard and in other empty lots nearby. She
said the crowd appeared to be a good mix of Canadians and
Americans...and that several bus loads stopped in
overnight.
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
TWO FELONIES
A 29 year old Wrights Corners man plead guilty in
County Court yesterday to two felonies. Thomas Yarger
of Hope Lane admitted to attempted third degree burglary
for his role in an April 29 break-in at a home on Coomer Road
in Newfane....and felony DWI for his October 21 arrest in
the City of Lockport following a high speed chase where
police said he was driving a stolen car. Judge Sara Sheldon
Sperrezza said he would be sentenced January 6. Twenty-seven
year old Michael Cochrane of Newfane is also charged in the
Coomer Road case....as well as for the armed robbery of
The Daily Grind coffee shop in Lockport June 19.
County Court yesterday to two felonies. Thomas Yarger
of Hope Lane admitted to attempted third degree burglary
for his role in an April 29 break-in at a home on Coomer Road
in Newfane....and felony DWI for his October 21 arrest in
the City of Lockport following a high speed chase where
police said he was driving a stolen car. Judge Sara Sheldon
Sperrezza said he would be sentenced January 6. Twenty-seven
year old Michael Cochrane of Newfane is also charged in the
Coomer Road case....as well as for the armed robbery of
The Daily Grind coffee shop in Lockport June 19.
VICTORIAN VILLAGE
The Union Sun & Journal reporting today that a mortgage
holder on the failed Victorian Village condo project has
filed a notice of a pending lawsuit with the County Clerks
Office. Graham Jones says he loaned $500,000 to the
project at 501 Park Lane Circle in October 2005. City
Attorney John Ottaviano told the Union Sun's Joyce Miles
18 contractors have mechanics leins and judgments against
Lockport Condominium Development LLC worth $224,000.
He said they might not get paid if the State Supreme Court
agrees to foreclosure. The 20 building, 80 condo project
was announced in May 2006 but only one building was
ever constructed. The City of Lockport is among the
defendants named in the notice of a pending suit but
Ottaviano said they have not yet received written notice.
He said the City and the others involved can challenge the
mortgage or Jones' right to be paid first from the
proceeds of the foreclosure sale.
holder on the failed Victorian Village condo project has
filed a notice of a pending lawsuit with the County Clerks
Office. Graham Jones says he loaned $500,000 to the
project at 501 Park Lane Circle in October 2005. City
Attorney John Ottaviano told the Union Sun's Joyce Miles
18 contractors have mechanics leins and judgments against
Lockport Condominium Development LLC worth $224,000.
He said they might not get paid if the State Supreme Court
agrees to foreclosure. The 20 building, 80 condo project
was announced in May 2006 but only one building was
ever constructed. The City of Lockport is among the
defendants named in the notice of a pending suit but
Ottaviano said they have not yet received written notice.
He said the City and the others involved can challenge the
mortgage or Jones' right to be paid first from the
proceeds of the foreclosure sale.
DRUG CHARGES
A Lockport man and a resident of Buffalo were both
charged with possession of drugs following a traffic
stop early Tuesday morning on Lewis Street. Forty-one
year old George Davis of North Transit Street was charged
with driving while intoxicated and possession of
marijuana. Twenty year old Eric Cobb of Buffalo
allegedly gave police a false name. He was also charged
with three counts of 7th degree possession of a
controlled substance and possession of marijuana.
Police say they found pills, the pot, a crack cocaine
pipe and suspected crack residue.
charged with possession of drugs following a traffic
stop early Tuesday morning on Lewis Street. Forty-one
year old George Davis of North Transit Street was charged
with driving while intoxicated and possession of
marijuana. Twenty year old Eric Cobb of Buffalo
allegedly gave police a false name. He was also charged
with three counts of 7th degree possession of a
controlled substance and possession of marijuana.
Police say they found pills, the pot, a crack cocaine
pipe and suspected crack residue.
FALLS HOMECOMING
Niagara Falls will join the City of Buffalo in it's
annual homecoming festivities next June. Mayor
Paul Dyster annouced the city's participation
yesterday morning. The event will take place
from June 25-28. There'll be simultaneous job
fairs and concerts in both cities and tours
highlighting Niagara County wineries, it's
history with the Underground Railroad, and
even mob tours. The weekend will wrap up
with a sunrise spiritual service on Goat Island.
Dyster said the nation's economic problems may
make our area look more attractive. Business
Weel recently said Western New York was one
of the best spots in the nation to ride out a
recession.
annual homecoming festivities next June. Mayor
Paul Dyster annouced the city's participation
yesterday morning. The event will take place
from June 25-28. There'll be simultaneous job
fairs and concerts in both cities and tours
highlighting Niagara County wineries, it's
history with the Underground Railroad, and
even mob tours. The weekend will wrap up
with a sunrise spiritual service on Goat Island.
Dyster said the nation's economic problems may
make our area look more attractive. Business
Weel recently said Western New York was one
of the best spots in the nation to ride out a
recession.
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