Suspended Falls police officer Ryan Warme took a
plea deal Thursfay and admitted to two felonies and
a misdemeanor. The charges require that he'll serve
at least ten years in prison. Warme admitted he groped
a woman and bought cocaine while on duty and that he
tipped off drug dealers of an impending raid. Falls
Police Superintendent John Chella said he was sad
that the police department had to be exposed to this
type of publicity for as long as they did. He said he
was sickened by the actions of Mr. Warme, that he
would not only jeopardize members of the police
department, but his own brother and destroy the
reputation of his father. Warme's brother is still on
the force and his dad is a retired captain. The 28 year
old was arrested in December 2008 following a
lengthy investigation by the FBI and the police
department. His trial was to begin next week. Judge
Richard Arcara could impose terms that are different
from the plea agreement when Warme is sentenced
August 2.
Friday, April 23, 2010
WATER MAIN BREAK IN LOCKPORT
Officials in Lockport are working on a water main
break beneath the surface of East Avenue between
Vine and Howard. Water Maintenance Supervisor Al
Campisano said the the road was actually starting to
collapse. They used leak detection to find it and it's
under the surface. He said they had to make repairs
immediately because it's Route 31 which is also a
truck route. The problem was discovered overnight
as he and a couple of other workers were doing
leak detection on high traffic areas. It's affecting the
two north lanes and could take six to eight hours
to repair. He advises people to take an alternate
route if they can to alleviate congestion near the
hospital.
break beneath the surface of East Avenue between
Vine and Howard. Water Maintenance Supervisor Al
Campisano said the the road was actually starting to
collapse. They used leak detection to find it and it's
under the surface. He said they had to make repairs
immediately because it's Route 31 which is also a
truck route. The problem was discovered overnight
as he and a couple of other workers were doing
leak detection on high traffic areas. It's affecting the
two north lanes and could take six to eight hours
to repair. He advises people to take an alternate
route if they can to alleviate congestion near the
hospital.
FALLS WATER BOARD HIRES PAUL DROF
The Niagara Falls Water Board voted 3-2 last night
to hire Paul Drof as their new Executive Director and
CEO. He's already told officials in NT he'll give up his
job there as the Superintendent of Water and Sewage.
He could start as soon as Monday in the Falls. His
term will run through the end of 2015. His starting
pay will be $102,500 a year. The five member board had
been looking at Drof since former Executive Director
Gerry Grose retired at the end of the last year. He's
been working for the Board as an independent contractor
since then and the Board also voted 4-1 to have him
continue in that capacity for a brief period. He'll be
helping Drof as he gets started and also wrap up some
pending business.
to hire Paul Drof as their new Executive Director and
CEO. He's already told officials in NT he'll give up his
job there as the Superintendent of Water and Sewage.
He could start as soon as Monday in the Falls. His
term will run through the end of 2015. His starting
pay will be $102,500 a year. The five member board had
been looking at Drof since former Executive Director
Gerry Grose retired at the end of the last year. He's
been working for the Board as an independent contractor
since then and the Board also voted 4-1 to have him
continue in that capacity for a brief period. He'll be
helping Drof as he gets started and also wrap up some
pending business.
C.J. SPILLER'S THE GUY
The Bills selected C.J. Spiller of Clemson Thursday
in the first round of the NFL draft. The running back
scored 51 touchdowns in his college career, 21 of them
went for 50 yards or more. Bills General Manager Buddy
Nix said Spiller's a playmaker and the team needed
somebody who can make a big play and create things
on their own. He'll be introduced to the media this
afternoon. The Bills still have eight picks to go,
round two starts at 6 tonight.
in the first round of the NFL draft. The running back
scored 51 touchdowns in his college career, 21 of them
went for 50 yards or more. Bills General Manager Buddy
Nix said Spiller's a playmaker and the team needed
somebody who can make a big play and create things
on their own. He'll be introduced to the media this
afternoon. The Bills still have eight picks to go,
round two starts at 6 tonight.
DYSTERS BACK, EARTH DAY CLEAN-UP TOMORROW
Falls Mayor Paul Dyster is back after three
days of meetings in New York City with the "CEO's
for Cities" group. It's an organization that brings
together Mayors with leaders from the business and
academic communities so they can exchange ideas
about how they can move forward. Dyster said it was
an opportunity to meet with officials from the Obama
administration. He said there was a lot of discussion on
how they can "green" the transportation system, among
other topics. Dyster and others will gather at City Hall
at 2pm today to get ready for tomorrow's annual clean
up in advance of the tourist season. Over a thousand
volunteers have consistently shown up in the past
several years for the effort. They'll meet at the Casino at
8am and fan out over the City. He said the Falls would
be illuminated in green tonight, but it's not really for
Earth Day, it's to draw attention to National Organ &
Tissue Donor Week.
days of meetings in New York City with the "CEO's
for Cities" group. It's an organization that brings
together Mayors with leaders from the business and
academic communities so they can exchange ideas
about how they can move forward. Dyster said it was
an opportunity to meet with officials from the Obama
administration. He said there was a lot of discussion on
how they can "green" the transportation system, among
other topics. Dyster and others will gather at City Hall
at 2pm today to get ready for tomorrow's annual clean
up in advance of the tourist season. Over a thousand
volunteers have consistently shown up in the past
several years for the effort. They'll meet at the Casino at
8am and fan out over the City. He said the Falls would
be illuminated in green tonight, but it's not really for
Earth Day, it's to draw attention to National Organ &
Tissue Donor Week.
UNITED NEIGHBORHOOD WATCH
The President of Lockport's United Neighborhood
Watch group says he won't be in the running Saturday
when they chose their new leaders. Jack Smith says
they need some fresh blood and a new perspective.
He says he will still be very involved and help out in
whatever way he can, but his duties with the Common
Council and Lockport Neighborhood Revitalization
are keeping him busy and he doesn't feel he would be
doing a service to the group if he stayed on as an
officer. He says several people have expressed an
interest in the position. They will chose the new leaders
at a meeting at 10 am Saturday at the First Baptist
Church at Pine and Genesee. The United Neighborhood
Watch has been around for three or four years. The
election will be preceeded by an open session at 9am
for prospective new members.
Watch group says he won't be in the running Saturday
when they chose their new leaders. Jack Smith says
they need some fresh blood and a new perspective.
He says he will still be very involved and help out in
whatever way he can, but his duties with the Common
Council and Lockport Neighborhood Revitalization
are keeping him busy and he doesn't feel he would be
doing a service to the group if he stayed on as an
officer. He says several people have expressed an
interest in the position. They will chose the new leaders
at a meeting at 10 am Saturday at the First Baptist
Church at Pine and Genesee. The United Neighborhood
Watch has been around for three or four years. The
election will be preceeded by an open session at 9am
for prospective new members.
NEWFANE SCHOOL BUDGET PASSES
The Newfane School Board last night adopted a
$32.4-million budget that includes no increase in
taxes. The Board cut the equivalent of 17 full time
positions including one teacher each from the
second, third, and fourth grades ..and one teacher
in Science, English, and Social Studies in the
middle school. Other cuts included two Spanish
teachers, a remedial Math instructor, and a Special
Ed teacher. Class sizes will increase by no more than
three students, the largest will be 27 in the fourth grade.
BOCES funding was cut by about $63,000 and supplies
and equipment were trimmed by about $29,000.
$32.4-million budget that includes no increase in
taxes. The Board cut the equivalent of 17 full time
positions including one teacher each from the
second, third, and fourth grades ..and one teacher
in Science, English, and Social Studies in the
middle school. Other cuts included two Spanish
teachers, a remedial Math instructor, and a Special
Ed teacher. Class sizes will increase by no more than
three students, the largest will be 27 in the fourth grade.
BOCES funding was cut by about $63,000 and supplies
and equipment were trimmed by about $29,000.
ROCK-A-THON
A variety of community officials are doing their
part today as the Falls Memorial Medical Center
Auxillary holds it's 9th annual Rock-a-thon.
Auxillary President Jane Schrader says there
are seven rocking chairs that'll be kept busy
by members of the community and VIP's. They
do half hour shifts and the money is made
through pledges made by their friends and
family. It started at 8am and the VIP's joined
in at 9. The list included Police Superintendent
John Chella, councilmembers Charley Walker and
Kristin Grandinetti, Mayor Paul Dyster, and
Assemblywoman Francine del Monte. The
Auxillary has raised more than $75,000 at
previous rock-a-thon events.
part today as the Falls Memorial Medical Center
Auxillary holds it's 9th annual Rock-a-thon.
Auxillary President Jane Schrader says there
are seven rocking chairs that'll be kept busy
by members of the community and VIP's. They
do half hour shifts and the money is made
through pledges made by their friends and
family. It started at 8am and the VIP's joined
in at 9. The list included Police Superintendent
John Chella, councilmembers Charley Walker and
Kristin Grandinetti, Mayor Paul Dyster, and
Assemblywoman Francine del Monte. The
Auxillary has raised more than $75,000 at
previous rock-a-thon events.
JIM KELLY TO SPEAK AT NCCC GRADUATION
Former Bills quarterback Jim Kelly will be the
featured speaker at NCCC's graduation ceremonies
in May. College President James Klyczek said Kelly
obviously had a distinguished career on the football
field, but his tremendous charitable work for the
Hunters Hope Foundation and Kelly For Kids makes
him a great example for everyone and especially the
graduates of NCCC. Kelly was the starting quarterback
for the Bills for eleven seasons. He was inducted into
the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2002. He's toured the
country as an advocate for newborn health screening
through his Hunters Hope Foundation. He's also
raised four million dollars for local charities through
his Kelly For Kids Foundation. Graduation ceremonies
will be held May 15.
featured speaker at NCCC's graduation ceremonies
in May. College President James Klyczek said Kelly
obviously had a distinguished career on the football
field, but his tremendous charitable work for the
Hunters Hope Foundation and Kelly For Kids makes
him a great example for everyone and especially the
graduates of NCCC. Kelly was the starting quarterback
for the Bills for eleven seasons. He was inducted into
the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2002. He's toured the
country as an advocate for newborn health screening
through his Hunters Hope Foundation. He's also
raised four million dollars for local charities through
his Kelly For Kids Foundation. Graduation ceremonies
will be held May 15.
SCHOOL BOARDS ASSOCIATION
A variety of education groups announced Thursday
they have filed a lawsuit challenging the Governor's
decision to withhold $2.1-billion in aid payments that
were due by March 31. The suit also seeks to stop
Paterson from withholding any of the remaining payments
due in May and June. The suit was filed by the New York
State School Board Association, the New York State
Council of School Superintendents, New York State
United Teachers, and the School Administrators of
New York State. They said the payments must be made
under laws passed by the Legislature and they felt
obligated to prevent a precedent of a Governor choosing
which laws he will follow.
they have filed a lawsuit challenging the Governor's
decision to withhold $2.1-billion in aid payments that
were due by March 31. The suit also seeks to stop
Paterson from withholding any of the remaining payments
due in May and June. The suit was filed by the New York
State School Board Association, the New York State
Council of School Superintendents, New York State
United Teachers, and the School Administrators of
New York State. They said the payments must be made
under laws passed by the Legislature and they felt
obligated to prevent a precedent of a Governor choosing
which laws he will follow.
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