Groundbreaking ceremonies were held this morning for
a new 3-story, 92-unit senior apartment facility in
Wheatfield. Forestview Senior Village is being built
by Calamar and it'll be an enhanced version of their
neighboring senior apartments, The Woodlands
Senior Village. Forestview will be an entirely smoke
free, pet friendly residence offering one and two
bedroom apartments. We're told it will complete the
final phase of development in the Woodlands
Corporate Center East which opened in 2005. State
Senator George Maziarz and County Legislature
Chairman Bill Ross were on hand for the ceremonies.
Friday, December 12, 2008
MEDICAID RECOVERIES
The Governor announcing Friday the State recovered
$551-million in improperly paid Medicaid funds this year.
That was more than double the target set by the Federal
government which had set the goal at $215-million. Medicaid
Inspector General Jim Sheehan said to understand the
signifigance of the number, you have to consider that all
50 states combined only recovered $305-million last year.
$551-million in improperly paid Medicaid funds this year.
That was more than double the target set by the Federal
government which had set the goal at $215-million. Medicaid
Inspector General Jim Sheehan said to understand the
signifigance of the number, you have to consider that all
50 states combined only recovered $305-million last year.
LAYERS & LAYERS OF GOVERNMENT
State Attorney General Andrew Cuomo called for a new
law yesterday that would eliminate redundant layers of
government. He said there are more than 10,000 local
entities across the State that can tax and assess fees for
everything from Town lighting to sewage systems. Erie
County has more than any other with 1,044. Niagara
County has 92. Cuomo's plan would make it easier
for citizens to dissolve local agencies and even villages.
It's supported by the Governor but would have a hard time
in the Legislature where lawmakers have friends and
patronage jobs to protect at local agencies.
law yesterday that would eliminate redundant layers of
government. He said there are more than 10,000 local
entities across the State that can tax and assess fees for
everything from Town lighting to sewage systems. Erie
County has more than any other with 1,044. Niagara
County has 92. Cuomo's plan would make it easier
for citizens to dissolve local agencies and even villages.
It's supported by the Governor but would have a hard time
in the Legislature where lawmakers have friends and
patronage jobs to protect at local agencies.
NEW CHARGES
The 18 year old Falls man accused of raping a clerk at
the Watsons Choclates store in August was indicted on
new charges yesterday in County Court. Anthony Markel
of Buffalo Avenue allegedly broke into LaSalle Collission
with two other teens June 7 or 8 and stole a truck. He was
out on bail from that arrest when the incident took place
at the candy store August 9. He plead not guilty to third
degree burglary, criminal mischief, and two counts of the
unauthorized use of a motor vehicle.
the Watsons Choclates store in August was indicted on
new charges yesterday in County Court. Anthony Markel
of Buffalo Avenue allegedly broke into LaSalle Collission
with two other teens June 7 or 8 and stole a truck. He was
out on bail from that arrest when the incident took place
at the candy store August 9. He plead not guilty to third
degree burglary, criminal mischief, and two counts of the
unauthorized use of a motor vehicle.
JOB OPENING
Lockport Mayor Mike Tucker is looking for a new
confidential secretary. He says his previous secretary's
employment was terminated last week. Any city resident
with secretarial skills can apply and it is not a civil service
job. The salary depends on experience but Tucker
warns the job will only last as long as he continues to
be in office. Resumes should be sent to City Attorney
John Ottaviano at City Hall at 1 Locks Plaza.
confidential secretary. He says his previous secretary's
employment was terminated last week. Any city resident
with secretarial skills can apply and it is not a civil service
job. The salary depends on experience but Tucker
warns the job will only last as long as he continues to
be in office. Resumes should be sent to City Attorney
John Ottaviano at City Hall at 1 Locks Plaza.
SMOKES
The bill that would force Native Americans to begin
collecting taxes on cigarettes sales at reservation stores
is sitting on the Governor's desk. Paterson has ten days
to either sign it or veto the measure. He asked the Assembly
to hold the bill after they passed it in August so he would
have time to negotiate with the Seneca's. A meeting with
them last week did not produce a deal. The bill would make
it illegal for tobacco companies to supply wholesalers that
ship cigarettes to retailers that sell tax free. Paterson says
he wants to collect the tax but believes forcing the issue
will only result in lawsuits and further delays. Seneca President
Barry Synder Senior says they're exploring all their options.
He said they had tried to educate governors and policymakers
on the issues involved and warned a thousand families could
be affected if the bill becomes law. Paterson is under pressure
because he's slated to introduce his version of next year's budget
Tuesday. The money the bill could produce would mean he might
not have to make some cuts to public schools and health care.
State Senator George Maziarz says the bill will not tax cigarettes
made by Native Amercians on their own reservations.
collecting taxes on cigarettes sales at reservation stores
is sitting on the Governor's desk. Paterson has ten days
to either sign it or veto the measure. He asked the Assembly
to hold the bill after they passed it in August so he would
have time to negotiate with the Seneca's. A meeting with
them last week did not produce a deal. The bill would make
it illegal for tobacco companies to supply wholesalers that
ship cigarettes to retailers that sell tax free. Paterson says
he wants to collect the tax but believes forcing the issue
will only result in lawsuits and further delays. Seneca President
Barry Synder Senior says they're exploring all their options.
He said they had tried to educate governors and policymakers
on the issues involved and warned a thousand families could
be affected if the bill becomes law. Paterson is under pressure
because he's slated to introduce his version of next year's budget
Tuesday. The money the bill could produce would mean he might
not have to make some cuts to public schools and health care.
State Senator George Maziarz says the bill will not tax cigarettes
made by Native Amercians on their own reservations.
FALLS POLICE OFFICER
Falls Police Superintendant John Chella says charges
against a new member of his department have been
reoslved. Thirty-seven year old Henry Walerowicz had
been wanted in Lackawanna. A warrant was issued there
last year over a series of threteaning phone calls
Walerowicz allegedly made to another man last November
and December. Chella says they recieved a notice from
Lackawanna City Court that the case has been put on
a reserve calender for 90 days and, at the end of 90
days, if there is no reoccurence, it will be dismissed.
Chella said he first found out about it when a reporter
questioned him this week. He said there was an
aggravated harassment warrant issued in December
of '07, which would have been about 4 months before
Walerowicz was hired. He said Walerowicz was not
an officer when the warrant was issued and that
Lackawanna had not contacted Walerowicz and told
him about it. He says he believes Walerowicz did not
know of it's issuance. Detective Captain Ernest Palmer
said it was not entered into the National Crime Center
database.
against a new member of his department have been
reoslved. Thirty-seven year old Henry Walerowicz had
been wanted in Lackawanna. A warrant was issued there
last year over a series of threteaning phone calls
Walerowicz allegedly made to another man last November
and December. Chella says they recieved a notice from
Lackawanna City Court that the case has been put on
a reserve calender for 90 days and, at the end of 90
days, if there is no reoccurence, it will be dismissed.
Chella said he first found out about it when a reporter
questioned him this week. He said there was an
aggravated harassment warrant issued in December
of '07, which would have been about 4 months before
Walerowicz was hired. He said Walerowicz was not
an officer when the warrant was issued and that
Lackawanna had not contacted Walerowicz and told
him about it. He says he believes Walerowicz did not
know of it's issuance. Detective Captain Ernest Palmer
said it was not entered into the National Crime Center
database.
DIGITAL TV
Senator Chuck Schumer is warning Upstate New Yorkers
they may not receive broadcast television when the DTV
transition takes place in February...even if they bought a
digital converter box. He said unlike the current analog
system, digital signals are "all or nothing." That means
those using an antenna and who live between 30 & 65
miles away from the TV stations tower may need a booster
to get a signal. He wants the government to come up with
a plan by January 15 to provide more financial help ...
similiar to the converter box coupons..so that affected
viewers can buy a booster antenna. The Neilson Company
says about 62,000 of the 637,000 TV households in the
Buffalo market get their TV over the air.
they may not receive broadcast television when the DTV
transition takes place in February...even if they bought a
digital converter box. He said unlike the current analog
system, digital signals are "all or nothing." That means
those using an antenna and who live between 30 & 65
miles away from the TV stations tower may need a booster
to get a signal. He wants the government to come up with
a plan by January 15 to provide more financial help ...
similiar to the converter box coupons..so that affected
viewers can buy a booster antenna. The Neilson Company
says about 62,000 of the 637,000 TV households in the
Buffalo market get their TV over the air.
Thursday, December 11, 2008
TIM HORTON'S
Tim Horton's can now be found inside the two Tops
Supermarkets in the Lockport area. The store on Transit
Road features a full service location while a kiosk has been
added to the store in Wrights Corners. The doughnut maker
signed a deal in October that'll add either a full service
location or a self serve kiosk at all of the supermarket
chains 82 locations in Western New York.
Supermarkets in the Lockport area. The store on Transit
Road features a full service location while a kiosk has been
added to the store in Wrights Corners. The doughnut maker
signed a deal in October that'll add either a full service
location or a self serve kiosk at all of the supermarket
chains 82 locations in Western New York.
HIGH SCHOOL CAPITOL PROJECT
A larger crowd at the high school Wednesday night
for another presentation on the Lockport School
District's proposed $29-million capitol project. Financial
experts say 90% of it's cost will be paid for by the State
but some said that doesn't necessarily mean the District
should do the project. Some said they would support
renovations to the High School but were against the
Sports Complex. One mom said she liked plans to make
the High School more accessible to the handicapped
noting her son had to use a wheelchair in the past. Another
spoke about the success of Starpoint's recent capitol
project. He said he taught there and it had improved
student attitude and pride and it couldn't be measured
in dollars. The public gets to vote on the project next
Tuesday. LCTV taped the meeting and will show it several
times prior to the vote.
for another presentation on the Lockport School
District's proposed $29-million capitol project. Financial
experts say 90% of it's cost will be paid for by the State
but some said that doesn't necessarily mean the District
should do the project. Some said they would support
renovations to the High School but were against the
Sports Complex. One mom said she liked plans to make
the High School more accessible to the handicapped
noting her son had to use a wheelchair in the past. Another
spoke about the success of Starpoint's recent capitol
project. He said he taught there and it had improved
student attitude and pride and it couldn't be measured
in dollars. The public gets to vote on the project next
Tuesday. LCTV taped the meeting and will show it several
times prior to the vote.
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