Here's Jon Alexander's report on the Tupper Lake Central School District budget vote:
With the largest voter turnout in two decades, proponents of the 2010-11 Tupper Lake Central School District budget scored a bittersweet victory Tuesday night as the proposal passed 600 to 465.
District Superintendent Seth McGowan said he was relieved that voters supported the budget proposal that includes an 8 percent tax hike while eliminating 25 percent of the school’s instructional positions.
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Valentino to replace Townsend on APA Board
Those of you who follow the Adirondack Park Agency will want to tune in for tomorrow's broadcast.
Jon Alexander has penned a story on the appointment of F. William Valentino to one of the out-of-park APA Board of Commissioners seats.
Valentino is the former president of the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA).
Jon Alexander has penned a story on the appointment of F. William Valentino to one of the out-of-park APA Board of Commissioners seats.
Valentino is the former president of the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA).
SL school budget passes; Rdzanek elected to board of education
Voters from the Saranac Lake Central School District spoke loud and clear in favor of the proposed 2010-11 budget yesterday.
This year’s budget passed easily, with 807 for and 293 against.
The budget carries a spending increase $283,789, bringing the total to about $27 million. The amount raised by taxes is $17.9 million, a three percent increase over last year.
Taxpayers also elected Susan Rdzanek to fill the board of education seat vacated by Joan Schaefer.
Rdzanek received 528 votes, enough to get by Lisa Paschke and Terrence Tubridy.
This year’s budget passed easily, with 807 for and 293 against.
The budget carries a spending increase $283,789, bringing the total to about $27 million. The amount raised by taxes is $17.9 million, a three percent increase over last year.
Taxpayers also elected Susan Rdzanek to fill the board of education seat vacated by Joan Schaefer.
Rdzanek received 528 votes, enough to get by Lisa Paschke and Terrence Tubridy.
Monday, May 17, 2010
Organization calls for more state prisons to close
An advocacy group that played a key role in repealing the Rockefeller drug laws staged rallies over the weekend calling for more state prison closures throughout New York.
Robert Gangi is executive director of the New York Correctional Association and lead organizer for “Drop the Rock.” He says declining crime rates and smaller inmate populations mean more correctional facilities should be shut down.
Gangi says his group is looking to Governor David Paterson and the legislature to exercise leadership by saving taxpayer dollars and closing prisons that aren’t running at full capacity.
Robert Gangi is executive director of the New York Correctional Association and lead organizer for “Drop the Rock.” He says declining crime rates and smaller inmate populations mean more correctional facilities should be shut down.
Gangi says his group is looking to Governor David Paterson and the legislature to exercise leadership by saving taxpayer dollars and closing prisons that aren’t running at full capacity.
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Essex County GOP endorses Matt Doheny
The Essex County Republican Committee has endorsed Watertown banker Matt Doheny to run against Congressman Bill Owens in this fall's election.
My pal Nathan Brown at the Adirondack Daily Enterprise has an in-depth look at all of the GOP's endorsements.
My pal Nathan Brown at the Adirondack Daily Enterprise has an in-depth look at all of the GOP's endorsements.
Gillibrand: Stop bank fees for paper statements
While the U.S. Senate continues to draft legislation aimed at protecting taxpayers from banks and lenders, New York’s junior Senator Kirsten Gillibrand is looking to protect North Country families from bank fees.
In a statement released by Gillibrand’s office, the Democratic senator notes that many banks nationwide are introducing fees for customers who don’t switch to paperless, electronic billing.
Gillibrand says this punishes approximately two millions New York households that don’t have access to the internet.
In a statement released by Gillibrand’s office, the Democratic senator notes that many banks nationwide are introducing fees for customers who don’t switch to paperless, electronic billing.
Gillibrand says this punishes approximately two millions New York households that don’t have access to the internet.
Bill Owens to attend legislative breakfast
Just a quick reminder that Congressman Bill Owens will be in Saranac Lake Friday morning for a couple events.
Owens, who represents New York's 23rd Congressional District, will start his day at a "legislative breakfast" hosted by the Saranac Lake Area Chamber of Commerce. The event kicks-off at 7:30 a.m. at North Country Community College's Clermont Hall.
SLACC Executive Director Sylvie Nelson hosts these breakfasts from time-to-time to give chamber members a chance to discuss legislative issues with political leaders.
Owens, who represents New York's 23rd Congressional District, will start his day at a "legislative breakfast" hosted by the Saranac Lake Area Chamber of Commerce. The event kicks-off at 7:30 a.m. at North Country Community College's Clermont Hall.
SLACC Executive Director Sylvie Nelson hosts these breakfasts from time-to-time to give chamber members a chance to discuss legislative issues with political leaders.
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