The Hamilton County Republican Committee voted Thursday to endorse Watertown businessman Matt Doheny ahead of this fall’s election in New York’s 23rd Congressional District.
Doheny has now locked up nine county GOP nominations in the 11-county district. Two county committees, Lewis and Franklin, have opted not to endorse a candidate.
That gives Doheny a clear advantage over North Country accountant Doug Hoffman, who he’ll face in a September primary. Both candidates are angling for Republican support in their bids to unseat Democratic Congressman Bill Owens.
Friday, June 4, 2010
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Blakeman, Valpass will faceoff in September primary
Democratic U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand will have to wait until September to find out who her challenger will be in November.
This from the Associated Press:
NEW YORK (AP) - Republican Senate candidates Bruce Blakeman and David Malpass have earned enough support to run in a September primary in New York.
Republicans meeting in Manhattan are choosing potential challengers to take on Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (KEHR'-sten JIL'-uh-brand).
This from the Associated Press:
NEW YORK (AP) - Republican Senate candidates Bruce Blakeman and David Malpass have earned enough support to run in a September primary in New York.
Republicans meeting in Manhattan are choosing potential challengers to take on Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (KEHR'-sten JIL'-uh-brand).
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Paterson: Deal in place to keep parks open
Governor David Paterson says an agreement is in place to keep all state parks open for the Memorial Day weekend.
This from the Associated Press:
"The Paterson administration has listed 41 parks and 14 of the state's 35 historic sites for closing, along with service cuts at others, to help close the state's budget gap.
"Speaking on WOR radio 710's 'The John Gambling Show,' Paterson said negotiations that ended early Thursday morning would provide $11 million for full operations this year, offset by money from the Environmental Protection Fund, which would be cut by about $74 million.
"Lawmakers, who wanted smaller EPF cuts and balked at Paterson's proposal earlier in the week, are expected to vote on the plan later in the day."
This from the Associated Press:
"The Paterson administration has listed 41 parks and 14 of the state's 35 historic sites for closing, along with service cuts at others, to help close the state's budget gap.
"Speaking on WOR radio 710's 'The John Gambling Show,' Paterson said negotiations that ended early Thursday morning would provide $11 million for full operations this year, offset by money from the Environmental Protection Fund, which would be cut by about $74 million.
"Lawmakers, who wanted smaller EPF cuts and balked at Paterson's proposal earlier in the week, are expected to vote on the plan later in the day."
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
More on John Brown Farm's 'endangered' status
Here's some more information regarding the status of the John Brown Farm as one of America's "11 Most Endangered Historic Places."
This is from a release issued just a few minutes ago:
The Preservation League of New York State, Parks & Trails New York, not-for-profit advocacy groups and members of the New York State Senate and Assembly joined officials from the National Trust for Historic Preservation in announcing that America's State Parks and State-Owned Historic Sites have been named to the Trust's annual list of America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places.
This is from a release issued just a few minutes ago:
The Preservation League of New York State, Parks & Trails New York, not-for-profit advocacy groups and members of the New York State Senate and Assembly joined officials from the National Trust for Historic Preservation in announcing that America's State Parks and State-Owned Historic Sites have been named to the Trust's annual list of America's 11 Most Endangered Historic Places.
John Brown Farm among 11 endangered historic sites
Lake Placid is getting some national attention -- and for once it has nothing to do with the Olympics.
The Associated Press reports that the John Brown Farm historic site is featured on America's "11 Most Endangered Historic Places" list.
The Associated Press reports that the John Brown Farm historic site is featured on America's "11 Most Endangered Historic Places" list.
Update on future status of the VICs (the Paul Smiths facility anyway)
It’s been about five months since Governor David Paterson’s executive budget called for the closure of two Adirondack Park Agency Visitor Interpretive Centers.
Since then, numerous leaders and advocacy organizations have come together to discuss ways of keeping the popular destinations open in some form.
So far, the efforts have largely been headed up by the Adirondack Park Institute. At this week’s annual Conference on the Adirondacks, an event staged by the Adirondack Research Consortium, officials showcased a conceptual design for what’s being dubbed the Center for Outdoor Life, an extension of the VICs that focuses on outdoor recreation, research and education.
Meanwhile, officials from the APA and Paul Smith’s College are working on a memorandum of understanding that would result in the sale of state-owned VIC facilities to the college.
Since then, numerous leaders and advocacy organizations have come together to discuss ways of keeping the popular destinations open in some form.
So far, the efforts have largely been headed up by the Adirondack Park Institute. At this week’s annual Conference on the Adirondacks, an event staged by the Adirondack Research Consortium, officials showcased a conceptual design for what’s being dubbed the Center for Outdoor Life, an extension of the VICs that focuses on outdoor recreation, research and education.
Meanwhile, officials from the APA and Paul Smith’s College are working on a memorandum of understanding that would result in the sale of state-owned VIC facilities to the college.
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Voters approve LP school budget; Smith, Blair elected to board
The Lake Placid Central School District budget for 2010-11 passed yesterday by a vote of 572 to 269.
Voters approved the spending plan which totals just over $16 million – a 1.54 percent increase over the previous year’s budget. The tax levy will increase by 3.45 percent.
A proposition to lease a pair of 66-passenger school buses over a period of no more than five years also passed by a margin of 568 to 268. The cost for that item is no more than $39,000 per year.
Voters approved the spending plan which totals just over $16 million – a 1.54 percent increase over the previous year’s budget. The tax levy will increase by 3.45 percent.
A proposition to lease a pair of 66-passenger school buses over a period of no more than five years also passed by a margin of 568 to 268. The cost for that item is no more than $39,000 per year.
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