Did Congel pay COMIDA in 2010? I still don't know. I know the Town of Irondequoit and the EICSD were paid by COMIDA - but the Monroe County Real Property Tax Portal still shows his 2010 payment as delinquent, and there are new totals for 2011 that are due the end of January (I think). There are still no payments listed under "Payment History" for 2010 - all other years are listed.
Check it out for yourself, below:
092.05-1-85.111
092.05-85.2
092.05-1-87.1
092.05-1-20
092.05-1-84
092.05-1-18
092.05-1-17
092.05-1-19
092.05-1-16
092.05-1-9
Also, and I find this very interesting, the totals due (that shows delinquent - green check) for 2010 are higher than before...which means penalties and fees are being added to those totals. If he paid COMIDA - then the total wouldn't be going up....riiiight?
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Things To Be Thankful For
1. That I don't live in NYC.
Warning: Naughty no-no words contained in video, so turn your volume down.
Under the video is a comment:
Warning: Naughty no-no words contained in video, so turn your volume down.
Under the video is a comment:
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Then & Now
Andrew Jackson gets called a jackass and he uses it for the symbol of the Democratic Party - Steve Eckel gets called a jackass and he demands an apology.
Link.
Look, Steve - I get called a C**T for putting my opinions up on a blog. Don't sweat it. Sticks and stones, man. Dan should apologize, because it's the right thing to do, and we need to set an example for the children all over the world - and you have my permission to call Dan a poopy-face-tomato-nose at the next meeting and we'll call it even, ok?
Then.....maybe THEN we can get back to the business of running the county? Maybe?
Sound like a good idea?
Link.
Look, Steve - I get called a C**T for putting my opinions up on a blog. Don't sweat it. Sticks and stones, man. Dan should apologize, because it's the right thing to do, and we need to set an example for the children all over the world - and you have my permission to call Dan a poopy-face-tomato-nose at the next meeting and we'll call it even, ok?
Then.....maybe THEN we can get back to the business of running the county? Maybe?
Sound like a good idea?
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Congel Sued & Verizon @ Tonight's TBM
Don't know if these videos will work (you might have to refresh your browser or click on the blog title) - but the link to YNN is below them and you can view the video there if you like.....
YNN Article on Lawsuit against Medley Owners.
WHEC reports that the plow owner won his judgment today.
YNN Article on Lawsuit against Medley Owners.
WHEC reports that the plow owner won his judgment today.
Monday, December 20, 2010
What's this? Fun?!?! Actual Fun?!?!
Looks like the Sea Breeze FD and neighborhood peeps got it right and had some fun to celebrate a sometimes forgotten area of Irondequoit during the cold winter months.
I have a soft spot in my heart for the Sea Breeze area - my great grandparents lived on Brad Street in the early 1900's, and my grandmother went to Durand Eastman School when it was built in 1914 (she was born in 1907 and my great aunt in 1911), and our family has many great memories of time spent there growing up. Simpler times I guess - but even when I was a kid many moons ago, parades were a big thing. You came out and stood along the sidelines, waving to the people passing by....waving your little flag or whatever in celebration. Treats were thrown from the people in the procession, and the kids all scrambled to get their share. Celebrating your neighborhood, or town, or country at a parade is fun. Even in winter.
I have a soft spot in my heart for the Sea Breeze area - my great grandparents lived on Brad Street in the early 1900's, and my grandmother went to Durand Eastman School when it was built in 1914 (she was born in 1907 and my great aunt in 1911), and our family has many great memories of time spent there growing up. Simpler times I guess - but even when I was a kid many moons ago, parades were a big thing. You came out and stood along the sidelines, waving to the people passing by....waving your little flag or whatever in celebration. Treats were thrown from the people in the procession, and the kids all scrambled to get their share. Celebrating your neighborhood, or town, or country at a parade is fun. Even in winter.
Thursday, December 16, 2010
This & That
"It's Legal, So It's Ethical." ~ Joe Morelle
Say what?
It was so ethical that Joe voted to change the law for anyone hired/elected after 1995 - because - we always change laws that are ethical.....riiiiiiight? Oy. Way to tap-dance around those questions!
Even NYC Mayor Bloomberg called it "the ultimate scam" - it's THAT ethical.
At least Gantt was just blunt and honest and basically told Rachel Barnhart that he "Doesn't talk to you." (Meaning white reporters named Rachel Barnhart, apparently.) I can appreciate the honesty, even though I think it's wrong to collect retirement and still "work" at the same job and collect a salary on top of it - (in quotation marks because Gantt failed to show up for 23 out of 84 session days last session.....so....uh....yeah..."work".)
Say what?
It was so ethical that Joe voted to change the law for anyone hired/elected after 1995 - because - we always change laws that are ethical.....riiiiiiight? Oy. Way to tap-dance around those questions!
Even NYC Mayor Bloomberg called it "the ultimate scam" - it's THAT ethical.
At least Gantt was just blunt and honest and basically told Rachel Barnhart that he "Doesn't talk to you." (Meaning white reporters named Rachel Barnhart, apparently.) I can appreciate the honesty, even though I think it's wrong to collect retirement and still "work" at the same job and collect a salary on top of it - (in quotation marks because Gantt failed to show up for 23 out of 84 session days last session.....so....uh....yeah..."work".)
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Great News!
Link to story.
See - having only a $315M deficit for fiscal year 2010-2011 is better than a Billion dollar deficit...riiiight?
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Misinformation on Budget
Warning: Certain people are going around to all the blogs and spreading rampant and blatant misinformation, and also commenting on articles in the I-Post about the budget - and they are wrong.
Here's the link to the I Post article about the budget.
Here is the article:
Under the article are comments from Iohad2010 - Joe Morelle supporter - she supposedly quotes from the Supervisor and Town Board Manual (who else would have a copy of that but a former tb member?) - and never provides a link to anything she claims. She is spreading blatant misinformation - which is par for the course.
We'll go comment by comment:
Here's the link to the I Post article about the budget.
Here is the article:
Under the article are comments from Iohad2010 - Joe Morelle supporter - she supposedly quotes from the Supervisor and Town Board Manual (who else would have a copy of that but a former tb member?) - and never provides a link to anything she claims. She is spreading blatant misinformation - which is par for the course.
We'll go comment by comment:
Monday, November 1, 2010
So Funny
This is what I get so annoyed with - party loyalists who rail against another person for supposedly doing something, and then blatantly ignore when their own do it.
This article in the D&C titled "New Leadership Must Take The Reins In Albany" - the same day the D&C endorsed Mark Scuderi for the 132nd over Morelle.
A commenter on there said that Mark Scuderi signs were all over blocking views and near curbs in the right of way and to call and complain because it's illegal, and if he can't follow laws about signs then how can we trust him to represent us.....lol - Cheri commented that she was working on the campaign and had no calls of complaints - what e-mail did you send your complaint to? The commenter never said. Cheri asks where the illegal signs are located so she could go pick them up so they aren't a nuisance. No answer. No pictures. No proof. Just some anonymous person on the internet saying things that probably weren't true - and even if it was true.....we have this.......
This article in the D&C titled "New Leadership Must Take The Reins In Albany" - the same day the D&C endorsed Mark Scuderi for the 132nd over Morelle.
A commenter on there said that Mark Scuderi signs were all over blocking views and near curbs in the right of way and to call and complain because it's illegal, and if he can't follow laws about signs then how can we trust him to represent us.....lol - Cheri commented that she was working on the campaign and had no calls of complaints - what e-mail did you send your complaint to? The commenter never said. Cheri asks where the illegal signs are located so she could go pick them up so they aren't a nuisance. No answer. No pictures. No proof. Just some anonymous person on the internet saying things that probably weren't true - and even if it was true.....we have this.......
Thinking
Over the weekend I had an interesting epiphany through some rather bizarre conversations at me. I say "at me" because I really didn't respond back. I just didn't know how to concisely put to words all of the thoughts I had when I was being told how wrong I was.
The gist of it - power. Power to *my* beliefs, power to what *I* believe in, power to what serves *me*. It's "survival", I was told.
Is that a Democrat or Republican philosophy? Would you be surprised if I told you it was a Democrat? Would you NOT be surprised if I told you it was a Republican?
Does it matter? (It was a Democrat by the way.)
The gist of it - power. Power to *my* beliefs, power to what *I* believe in, power to what serves *me*. It's "survival", I was told.
Is that a Democrat or Republican philosophy? Would you be surprised if I told you it was a Democrat? Would you NOT be surprised if I told you it was a Republican?
Does it matter? (It was a Democrat by the way.)
Saturday, October 30, 2010
Town Hall Is Historic - Not Histrionic
Ahhhhh - feels good for a change.
The beautiful, majestic Irondequoit Town Hall is now listed on the Town's historic registry - which protects that lovely building from ever being torn down, or from any future structural changes without going through the Preservation Committee first.
The beautiful, majestic Irondequoit Town Hall is now listed on the Town's historic registry - which protects that lovely building from ever being torn down, or from any future structural changes without going through the Preservation Committee first.
Thursday, October 28, 2010
I-Post Election Goodies
Lots of letters and ads in today's I-Post. There were no letters supporting Joe Morelle, and the paid ads were a report card on Dan Maffei, and another about two incumbents and the mess in NY - both paid for by Irondequoit Citizens for Better Government inc., a non-profit organization registered with NY State: Board members are Mary Finucane, Vince Patane, Marie Moscato-Foxton, and Richard Barone.
Maffei Report Card:
Maffei Report Card:
Oooo-Oooo-I'm Missing Youuuuuuu
If I was a Joe Morelle Mailer - that's the song I would be singing!
What are the mailers missing?
A "Not paid for at taxpayers expense" sentence, anywhere, on any of the multitudes of mailers that Joe has sent out. I don't see a "paid for by the MCDC" or "paid for by the state democratic committee" or "paid for by the seniors first committee" or "paid for by the friend of Joe Morelle comittee" - anywhere.
Did the taxpayers pay for these mailers?
The mailers don't say who is paying for them - I'm assuming that the taxpayers did.
What are the mailers missing?
A "Not paid for at taxpayers expense" sentence, anywhere, on any of the multitudes of mailers that Joe has sent out. I don't see a "paid for by the MCDC" or "paid for by the state democratic committee" or "paid for by the seniors first committee" or "paid for by the friend of Joe Morelle comittee" - anywhere.
Did the taxpayers pay for these mailers?
The mailers don't say who is paying for them - I'm assuming that the taxpayers did.
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Morelle - Can Dish It Out, But Can't Take It?
That seems to be Joe Morelle - City News has an article up where Joe is having a temper tantrum with the MC Fair Election Practices Committee. He sent out an e-mail about it.
From the article:
"Effective immediately, I am advising all Democratic candidates to withdraw participation in the Monroe County Fair Election Practices Committee until the sponsors re-format the committee in a fair, bipartisan manner.
From the article:
"Effective immediately, I am advising all Democratic candidates to withdraw participation in the Monroe County Fair Election Practices Committee until the sponsors re-format the committee in a fair, bipartisan manner.
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Happy 2nd Birthday FOILS!
Can't believe it's been two years! To celebrate, I will enjoy the beautiful fall colors of the day, and just relax. For a gift, I would like you all to do the same.
Friday, October 22, 2010
Like Corruption And High Taxes?
Vote the same people back in.
Obviously, NYS voters love the corruption and the dysfunction of NYS. You like the high taxes. You love that businesses move out of our state - and take our college graduates with them.
You must! You keep voting the same people back in! Do you honestly think they are going to finally "stand up" to the "leaders" after 10, 20 years in the Senate or Assembly? You really believe that? Honestly?
Having just read the appalling report from the NYS Inspector General - a 316 page report that calls the "handling" of the bidding process for choosing a video lottery terminal operator for Aqueduct Racetrack - corrupt and a "political free-for-all" - I am amazed at our apathy, and our ignorance.
Albany is FAILbany BECAUSE of those very same people you vote into office year after year after year.
Obviously, NYS voters love the corruption and the dysfunction of NYS. You like the high taxes. You love that businesses move out of our state - and take our college graduates with them.
You must! You keep voting the same people back in! Do you honestly think they are going to finally "stand up" to the "leaders" after 10, 20 years in the Senate or Assembly? You really believe that? Honestly?
Having just read the appalling report from the NYS Inspector General - a 316 page report that calls the "handling" of the bidding process for choosing a video lottery terminal operator for Aqueduct Racetrack - corrupt and a "political free-for-all" - I am amazed at our apathy, and our ignorance.
Albany is FAILbany BECAUSE of those very same people you vote into office year after year after year.
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Flush The Toilet And Let 'Em All Go
This video was attached to an article in the D&C and they interview a few citizens on a makeshift soapbox about their opinions on "fixing" New York.
I like the young lady at the 1:32 mark of the video who says: "You kinda gotta flush the toilet and let 'em all go and start over fresh."
Profound.
Saturday, October 16, 2010
Candidates & Issues
The D&C has a Q&A for candidates in their RocDoc section. You can view the whole thing here.
Here's the candidates for the 132nd Assembly District answers.
Here's the candidates for the 132nd Assembly District answers.
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
7,220 Days
What can you do in 7,220 days?
You could possibly pay off a mortgage.
You could complete K-12 and a year (maybe two) of college.
You could witness 4 (or 5) U.S. Presidents hold office.
You could grow up and get married and have a child by now.
You could build a reputation.
You could make a career out of being a member of the NYS Assembly. (Or Senate)
You could possibly pay off a mortgage.
You could complete K-12 and a year (maybe two) of college.
You could witness 4 (or 5) U.S. Presidents hold office.
You could grow up and get married and have a child by now.
You could build a reputation.
You could make a career out of being a member of the NYS Assembly. (Or Senate)
Friday, September 17, 2010
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Did Congel Pay His Taxes?
I was told (through articles and news reports) that he paid on March 15th - but when I click on the parcel ID #'s for the property included in the P.I.L.O.T. - it says he's still delinquent.
County tax rolls are usually filed around July 1st, so if he did pay in March, I would assume that this would be reflected in the information on the tax portal website. It isn't. It says he's still delinquent.
092.05-1-85.111
092.05-85.2
092.05-1-87.1
092.05-1-84
092.05-1-18
092.05-1-17
092.05-1-19
092.05-1-16
092.05-1-9
I'll use the first property as an example.
County tax rolls are usually filed around July 1st, so if he did pay in March, I would assume that this would be reflected in the information on the tax portal website. It isn't. It says he's still delinquent.
092.05-1-85.111
092.05-85.2
092.05-1-87.1
092.05-1-84
092.05-1-18
092.05-1-17
092.05-1-19
092.05-1-16
092.05-1-9
I'll use the first property as an example.
Monday, August 30, 2010
Release the Scorecards!
Unshackle Upstate is really getting into informing the public about our representatives in Albany. They have declared November 2nd as "Judgment Day", and they want the voting citizens to hold their elected officials accountable for change in our state, especially when it comes to job creation and helping our economy grow.
They've created "scorecards" as part of their "Judgment Day" campaign. From their website: "The Scorecard will be frequently updated to provide New Yorkers with information on how each of the 212 legislators vote on various pro-taxpayer and job creator legislation, as well as on this year's state budget."
They've created "scorecards" as part of their "Judgment Day" campaign. From their website: "The Scorecard will be frequently updated to provide New Yorkers with information on how each of the 212 legislators vote on various pro-taxpayer and job creator legislation, as well as on this year's state budget."
Comedy or Tragedy?
I'm thinking a little of both.
A "Reality Show" couldn't write a script any better than this. It has bumbling clowns, a "shady" non-licensed private I, connected political players, appointed and elected officials, and a police report to back it all up. Incredibly entertaining.
Newsworthy? Absolutely. As much as Robutrad was - and that was on the front page of the D&C for months. Mention some shenanigans with CDR working their magic against the County Executive and her Administration, which includes names of people connected to the current Mayor who is running for Lt. Governor.....and this gets a few hours on the main page only to be buried in the archives late that night.
Funny how that all works.
A "Reality Show" couldn't write a script any better than this. It has bumbling clowns, a "shady" non-licensed private I, connected political players, appointed and elected officials, and a police report to back it all up. Incredibly entertaining.
Newsworthy? Absolutely. As much as Robutrad was - and that was on the front page of the D&C for months. Mention some shenanigans with CDR working their magic against the County Executive and her Administration, which includes names of people connected to the current Mayor who is running for Lt. Governor.....and this gets a few hours on the main page only to be buried in the archives late that night.
Funny how that all works.
Friday, August 27, 2010
You Down Wit' C.I.P.?
Town Board has a special announcement on their meeting agenda page - thought y'all might be interested in it. Link.
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Gone For 1,209,600 Seconds
Sounds like a lot....but it isn't. Not when those seconds were spent at the family cottage up in the beautiful North Country of NY!
So, I've been out of the loop for a couple of weeks, and it felt great. No internet, no cell phone, no newspapers.....just family, sun, fun, and many good memories made.
Now that I'm back, I'm catching up on all that I've missed. I noticed that Failbany finally passed the budget 4 months late (and it increases spending). Just shy of the "all time record" for late budgets. Congratulations. I also noticed that the Senate passed a property tax cap, but the Assembly doesn't seem to want to. Good ol' Shelly Silver seems to think property tax caps aren't what his constituents need (even though a majority of taxpayers want a property tax cap). He thinks that providing more school aid from the state would lead to lower taxes on the local level. Even though that hasn't shown true in the past.
Well, thanks a lot Shelly! Thanks for thinking of us taxpayers who have had to live with a property tax that is 79% above the national average. Assembly Democrats don't even support bringing this issue to the floor for a vote!
Ugh, Failbany. You suck.
So, I've been out of the loop for a couple of weeks, and it felt great. No internet, no cell phone, no newspapers.....just family, sun, fun, and many good memories made.
Now that I'm back, I'm catching up on all that I've missed. I noticed that Failbany finally passed the budget 4 months late (and it increases spending). Just shy of the "all time record" for late budgets. Congratulations. I also noticed that the Senate passed a property tax cap, but the Assembly doesn't seem to want to. Good ol' Shelly Silver seems to think property tax caps aren't what his constituents need (even though a majority of taxpayers want a property tax cap). He thinks that providing more school aid from the state would lead to lower taxes on the local level. Even though that hasn't shown true in the past.
Well, thanks a lot Shelly! Thanks for thinking of us taxpayers who have had to live with a property tax that is 79% above the national average. Assembly Democrats don't even support bringing this issue to the floor for a vote!
Ugh, Failbany. You suck.
Thursday, July 15, 2010
July 2010 Periodic Report
They are out today! Make sure you check your reps campaign finances, and see who they are working for. Google the names and addresses to find out who owns our elected officials.
Go to Monroe County BOE and on the left hover over "campaign finance", and from the drop down menu select "disclosure reports", and then I usually select "view committee by name" and type in the name I am researching.
Here are Morelle's July Periodic reports:
Go to Monroe County BOE and on the left hover over "campaign finance", and from the drop down menu select "disclosure reports", and then I usually select "view committee by name" and type in the name I am researching.
Here are Morelle's July Periodic reports:
Monday, July 12, 2010
Public Authorities - Debt and Bonuses
A friend sent me this the other day - The Authorities Budget Office released a report detailing debt information, staffing, procurement, IDA projects approved, and public authorities delinquent lists. It's a very interesting read!
Below the ABO annual report is another report that details the bonuses paid to Public Authority staff. About $6.5 million was paid out in bonuses, on top of the very nice salaries collected.
Below the ABO annual report is another report that details the bonuses paid to Public Authority staff. About $6.5 million was paid out in bonuses, on top of the very nice salaries collected.
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Sizzling!
Please take care of yourselves out there today - always have water with you and try to take it easy the next few days. Overexposure to the sun is dangerous enough, but coupled with the humidity and the low air quality - it can affect you even if you're a "hot weather" person. So, try to take it easy today, eh?
Saturday, July 3, 2010
Happy Independence Day!!!
HAPPY 234th BIRTHDAY UNITED STATES OF AMERICA!!!
We will celebrate your birthday by shoving hot dogs/burgers/ribs/potato salad/macaroni salad/beer/soda etc. into our mouths. We'll eat too much. We'll drink too much. Some of us will drink wayyy too much and probably lose a finger or two setting off fireworks in your honor.
It's all good though. They're just fingers - we have 8 of them (I don't count thumbs) - so I think we can sacrifice one or two for you....good ol' USofA.
Be safe, happy, and make many memories this July 4th!
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Moving!
Looks like there will be another opening on the Planning Board. The Chairman is moving to Geneva soon, so I imagine he will be handing in his resignation and not fulfilling his term to the end of the year. He won't be a resident of Irondequoit anymore in a couple of months.
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
Astounding!
Remember how excited I was about RBTL choosing Midtown as their theater site? I'm still excited about the developments downtown, and I will always believe that a Broadway theater should be located in the city center. I'm just not as excited as I was after reading the articles after the big announcement.
I have a couple of issues with it. (Gee, that's odd.)
I have a couple of issues with it. (Gee, that's odd.)
Friday, June 18, 2010
Intriguing!
This D&C article says that they are going to get rid of the Empire Zone program, and replace it with the Excelsior Jobs Program.
From the article:
Confusing!
Huh? How is he "rejected by his own party" if he's being backed by his own party for his run for Assembly?
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Interesting!
Rachel Barnhart at 13Wham has a blog up quoting Mitch Rowe as saying he has a "high level of interest" in running for Mayor of Rochester.
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
TB Meeting Last Night
Another friendly, informative meeting from the Town Board last night. I honestly do appreciate the friendly "feeling" of the board, and people smiling and getting along nicely. Everyone is friendly. It seems to be a much nicer atmosphere to conduct Town business in, and I do have to say that I appreciate ALL of you participating in that on a consistent basis. It doesn't seem fake to me, it seems genuine. When you disagree on something it doesn't come off nasty at all, it's just people disagreeing.
It's ok to disagree on things, but I do like that you are civil and friendly to each other. I think it makes a big difference. I just wanted to let you know that, again, it's a good meeting.
It's ok to disagree on things, but I do like that you are civil and friendly to each other. I think it makes a big difference. I just wanted to let you know that, again, it's a good meeting.
Good Try At Humor
....but you still have it wrong.
At least you're consistent, I'll give you that. But, being persistent at getting it wrong isn't an admirable quality really.
At least you're consistent, I'll give you that. But, being persistent at getting it wrong isn't an admirable quality really.
Monday, June 14, 2010
IDC & Misinformation
I was just checking out the IDC website to see if they had anything on there about the libraries, and sure enough - Irena Skrobach is on there to explain everything.
Phew! That explains everything! I feel so much better knowing that the Chair of the IDC is going to be accurate with information disseminated by the IDC website.
Phew! That explains everything! I feel so much better knowing that the Chair of the IDC is going to be accurate with information disseminated by the IDC website.
Wouldn't It Be Cool If............
Sunday, June 13, 2010
IPL Concept Video?
Someone just sent me this along with a few comments. I don't know if this video is from a resident or the LB or anything, except that it was sent to me along with their personal views.
"this is a first draft before grand opening.
NOTE: The existing building is remaining and will be recycled into the new McGraw.
It's about time the East Side got something the West doesn't have.
This would be such a great new building on that site. This would create a new sense of pride in East Irondequoit never before seen."
"this is a first draft before grand opening.
NOTE: The existing building is remaining and will be recycled into the new McGraw.
It's about time the East Side got something the West doesn't have.
This would be such a great new building on that site. This would create a new sense of pride in East Irondequoit never before seen."
Friday, June 11, 2010
Q&A Time
"Doug" would like to know why there's a vacant seat on the planning board.
Well, "Doug", the reason that there's a vacant seat on the planning board is because someone handed in their resignation.
No, I am not Miss Cleo.
Well, "Doug", the reason that there's a vacant seat on the planning board is because someone handed in their resignation.
No, I am not Miss Cleo.
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Sunday, June 6, 2010
Campaigns - Not Just For Politicians Anymore
Did you know that your Irondequoit Library Board has determined that it is necessary to spend taxpayer money on a campaign to convince you that "one" library is what you want?
The Library Board has determined that "one library" is what you taxpayers want.
At their April monthly meeting and workshop, from the minutes:
The Library Board has determined that "one library" is what you taxpayers want.
At their April monthly meeting and workshop, from the minutes:
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Sunday Sundry Items
I haven't had much to write about specifically - scratch that - I haven't felt like writing about much specifically. The weather has been fantabulous, and I have been enjoying it. I hope you all are enjoying it too.
Lilac Festival: Anyone head out to the Lilac festival? Except for one "weather event" that canceled some things, it was another successful Lilac-a-licious year. Yay lilacs! You rock! And you smell good too!
Lilac Festival: Anyone head out to the Lilac festival? Except for one "weather event" that canceled some things, it was another successful Lilac-a-licious year. Yay lilacs! You rock! And you smell good too!
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Challengers To Morelle & Reilich
Irondequoit resident Mark Scuderi(R) announced he will run against Morelle, and the Democrats issued a press release announcing their candidate, David Zimmerman (D) to run against Reilich.
Sunday, April 25, 2010
What's Next For Immigration Reform?
Mexico Builds Border Wall To Keep Out U.S. Assholes
Relax, it's satire. From my favorite "news source" The Onion.
Here's another one of my favorites:
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Medley....Err...I mean Lakeridge Centre In The News
Well.....it looks like Congel is doing a little re-arranging. To be "cost effective". That's nice. Some new designs on the plans. Great. No demolition yet. Don't know when. Maybe in a couple of years?
D&C Article Link.
D&C Article Link.
Sunday, April 18, 2010
Walking The Walk
I don't know if you've noticed, but I complain a lot on here. I do...I know this, and I accept it. I don't know if everyone else is as accepting. :) But...ya know what? They may have a point in being "less receptive" to my complaining if I don't offer some type of solution, or alternative.
I know I have made some suggestions in the past, or I've said to just "do away" with some things to save some money and help municipalities run more efficiently. I don't always focus on the solutions (sometimes I do), and instead only point out the problems (a majority of the time).
I know I have made some suggestions in the past, or I've said to just "do away" with some things to save some money and help municipalities run more efficiently. I don't always focus on the solutions (sometimes I do), and instead only point out the problems (a majority of the time).
Wednesday, April 14, 2010
Aureli Contract/Resume
Here are the pages recently received when requesting FOI for Mr. Aureli's contract and resume. Since there is no "contract" (he is paid by billable hours instead of a negotiated/set amount), this is just his impressive resume.
Monday, April 12, 2010
Marginalization & Definition Of: Housewife
I wasn't going to dedicate any time to my new label, other than the "funny ha-ha stuff" I've put on the blog already regarding "housewives" - but, after reading Oh, Irondequoit's blog about it, 
I thought I would give my house-wifey opinion on it as well.
I thought I would give my house-wifey opinion on it as well.
Saturday, April 10, 2010
1993
While I was hanging my freshly laundered clothes out on the clothesline in the backyard today, I thought about the wonderful pot roast that was cooking for the 5 course meal I was preparing for my family in my freshly scrubbed oven that sparkled like sunshine bouncing off the water.....and I thought of the beautiful Irondequoit Bay.....and then I thought of Newport.....and then I thought of Dan Aureli.
See how the thought process of miserable housewives work?
See how the thought process of miserable housewives work?
Friday, April 9, 2010
Who's A Big Birthday Boy This Month?
Morrelle Dinner Invite
Why, it is our very own Joe Morelle!
For a mere $500, you too can attend this reception and wish Joe a Happy Birthday!
Why, it is our very own Joe Morelle!
For a mere $500, you too can attend this reception and wish Joe a Happy Birthday!
Why Can't C.O.M.I.D.A. Pay THEIR Taxes....
......but we have to pay ours?
Link to RBJ.
NYS Officials have decided not to collect $5 million in taxes from IDA's across the state.
Link to RBJ.
NYS Officials have decided not to collect $5 million in taxes from IDA's across the state.
Thursday, April 8, 2010
PB Attorney 3 Month Salary
Aureli 3 month salary
Just an FYI on a FOI request submitted and received on the salary so far for the PB Attorney for legal counsel to the planning and zoning boards. Aureli charges a "modest" (for a lawyer anyways) $150 an hour for his services, and his 3 month total of 70.4 hours reflects that.
Just an FYI on a FOI request submitted and received on the salary so far for the PB Attorney for legal counsel to the planning and zoning boards. Aureli charges a "modest" (for a lawyer anyways) $150 an hour for his services, and his 3 month total of 70.4 hours reflects that.
Monday, April 5, 2010
Newport Article In D&C
Link.
It's official - there is a State archaeological study being done on the project site by NYSOPRHP - and NYSDEC agrees with the archaeological recommendation, and they are still waiting on more details about grading, erosion control, and site restoration from RSM before they issue any permits.
From the article: "RSM Development, the project developers, has reduced the number of housing units and made other concessions."
They reduced the number of housing units from 58 to 54 - 1 townhouse and 3 condos - and the "concessions" they made were to remove the westernmost docks and construct a turnaround for emergency vehicles and buses etc.
That's all they have conceded to in 3 years.
It's official - there is a State archaeological study being done on the project site by NYSOPRHP - and NYSDEC agrees with the archaeological recommendation, and they are still waiting on more details about grading, erosion control, and site restoration from RSM before they issue any permits.
From the article: "RSM Development, the project developers, has reduced the number of housing units and made other concessions."
They reduced the number of housing units from 58 to 54 - 1 townhouse and 3 condos - and the "concessions" they made were to remove the westernmost docks and construct a turnaround for emergency vehicles and buses etc.
That's all they have conceded to in 3 years.
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Attention To Detail & Important Issues
The Irondequoit Democratic Committee has a blog where important issues are discussed.
The latest is about Newport.
The latest is about Newport.
Friday, March 26, 2010
Huh?
Link to 13Wham video. Or, click on play below to view.
I was reading Rachel Barnhart's blog over at 13Wham - and it discusses the importance of the support of Senator's Robach and Alesi for passing mayoral control of the RCSD to city council.
Good blog, and interesting quotes from Alesi and Robach and Urbanski.....but the one quote from Duffy I found interesting.
I was reading Rachel Barnhart's blog over at 13Wham - and it discusses the importance of the support of Senator's Robach and Alesi for passing mayoral control of the RCSD to city council.
Good blog, and interesting quotes from Alesi and Robach and Urbanski.....but the one quote from Duffy I found interesting.
Thursday, March 25, 2010
Archaeological Site At Newport Project?
The following documents are in reference to RSM and incomplete applications dealing with their project. The most recent e-mail is at the top, and if you start from the bottom and read up, you will get the time line of everything a little better.
Newport Archaeological Site
Basically, the NYSDEC sent a letter to RSM on February 11, 2010 in reference to the incomplete application RSM submitted on January 27, 2010. RSM has also failed to provide the separate application to the DEC in regards to off site storm water drain work associated with Newport Road. The attachment at the bottom is the list of items that the environmental analyst for the NYSDEC sent to RSM.
Newport Archaeological Site
Basically, the NYSDEC sent a letter to RSM on February 11, 2010 in reference to the incomplete application RSM submitted on January 27, 2010. RSM has also failed to provide the separate application to the DEC in regards to off site storm water drain work associated with Newport Road. The attachment at the bottom is the list of items that the environmental analyst for the NYSDEC sent to RSM.
Monday, March 22, 2010
Etch-A-Sketchplanation For Condo Heights
Three new documents were added to the Newport page of the Irondequoit website today (I was on the site early this morning, and they were not on there). They have added a revised resolution proposal, condo height explanation from the architects, and a fluff letter from the Conservation Board. The resolution was revised on 3/11/2010, the architects submitted their explanation and the town received them on 3/8/2010, and the CB letter was received on 3/11/2010.
Apparently, RSM has hired an etch-a-sketch expert to explain the building heights of the condos (in their own warped way) as being "difficult to define" due to the natural slope of the land and grading/entrances and whatever else they could think of. I believe the axis of the earth, the magnetic fields, and the alignment of the planets has something to do with it too....but I'm not sure.
Apparently, RSM has hired an etch-a-sketch expert to explain the building heights of the condos (in their own warped way) as being "difficult to define" due to the natural slope of the land and grading/entrances and whatever else they could think of. I believe the axis of the earth, the magnetic fields, and the alignment of the planets has something to do with it too....but I'm not sure.
Sunday, March 21, 2010
Newport - PB Meeting Tomorrow!
Newport Project in Irondequoit Could Get Town OK Monday
Link to D&C article on Newport.
The Planning Board will have their meeting tomorrow - Monday, March 22nd at 7pm.
There could be Final Site Plan approval at this meeting.
I still don't know the height of the Condos.
Link to D&C article on Newport.
The Planning Board will have their meeting tomorrow - Monday, March 22nd at 7pm.
There could be Final Site Plan approval at this meeting.
I still don't know the height of the Condos.
Hairy Situation At Mayor's Ball
YNN article and video.
(Check out the young adult behind Pavone at around the :39 mark of the video. He wipes his nose, checks his hand for the offending booger, then strikes a pose. So funny.)
More than 200 protesters were outside of the Rochester Riverside Convention Center on Saturday night to protest Mayoral Control of the RCSD.
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Congel Pays His Taxes - Morelle Wants To Give Him State Aid
"I have not spoken to the developer in several months," Morelle said, "So I think we're all rightly concerned about plans he has going forward, and I think it's time that people stepped up the pressure. And, 'look you have to make a decision soon.' Obviously it's an important project and we want it to move forward, but there won't be any State Aid and I won't be advocating for State Aid until we see a lot more activity by the developer."
You're going to give him State Aid too?!?!
Friday, March 12, 2010
Customer Service - My #1 Priority!
I have added an RSS feed at the top right of the blog.
Right there, see it?
I noticed that a certain person in the NYS Assembly was searching on google for rss feeds for the ol' FOIL blog.
Never one to disappoint, and always looking for ways to make your experience a pleasant one here at FOILS For Irondequoit - I have added an rss feed.
Right there, see it?
I noticed that a certain person in the NYS Assembly was searching on google for rss feeds for the ol' FOIL blog.
Never one to disappoint, and always looking for ways to make your experience a pleasant one here at FOILS For Irondequoit - I have added an rss feed.
Site Capacity At Newport
Newport Site Capacity Worksheet
The Base Site area is 5.85 acres.
The EPOD Protection Land is 4.40 acres.
That leaves Newport with a net buildable site area of 1.45 acres. IF they had to follow the Site Capacity Worksheet that other subdivision parcels do.
The Base Site area is 5.85 acres.
The EPOD Protection Land is 4.40 acres.
That leaves Newport with a net buildable site area of 1.45 acres. IF they had to follow the Site Capacity Worksheet that other subdivision parcels do.
Congel Paying On 3/15?
According to 13Wham.com, the owners of Medley...er...LakeRidge Centre are going to pay the $322k they owe in taxes.
Article early this morning that is gone now:
Article early this morning that is gone now:
Saturday, March 6, 2010
In Yo Head
Reading City News, and there's an article in there about an anti Joe Morelle robocall.
Who is it from?
Who is it from?
Tax Exemptions For Plebeians Who Own A House?
The Democrats of our Monroe County Legislature are proposing to enact a local law to amend the County Code to enact a "Real Property Tax Exemption for Capital Improvements to Residential Properties."
Kinda like a PILOT deal for Plebeians. Sorta. Well, not really, but....it's a tax break for the "regular folk" who own residential units and improve them.
Kinda like a PILOT deal for Plebeians. Sorta. Well, not really, but....it's a tax break for the "regular folk" who own residential units and improve them.
Friday, March 5, 2010
25 Years Ago
It was a dark and stormy night. A Master Plan was under way. This plan was developed in 1985, and someday.......someday they would use it.
That day finally came, almost 25 years later.
That day finally came, almost 25 years later.
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
Governor Paterson
Please resign.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Jax
P.S. Please take a few with you on your way out. Thanks in advance!
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Jax
P.S. Please take a few with you on your way out. Thanks in advance!
Monday, March 1, 2010
Only Plebeians Pay Taxes On Time
A while ago I had written a blog about this neat online tool that the County offers to pay/view your taxes. In the blog I looked up Medley Cen...er....I mean Lakeridge Centre, and I could view tax histories for town, county, and school district payments.
It looks like, on top of owing the Town of Irondequoit $500,000 (plus other payments that are due per the PILOT I don't know if he's paid them yet) - he is also late on paying his taxes that were due by February 10th, 2010 - and now he is accruing penalties/interest.
Check it out.
It looks like, on top of owing the Town of Irondequoit $500,000 (plus other payments that are due per the PILOT I don't know if he's paid them yet) - he is also late on paying his taxes that were due by February 10th, 2010 - and now he is accruing penalties/interest.
Check it out.
Friday, February 26, 2010
Q&A
Here are some questions that I have been asked in the past month.
Q: Is the ice skating rink going to be built?
A: No, not this year apparently. Camp Eastman land was not level enough to facilitate the ice rinks. I do not know if it's going to happen next year either.
3/3/10 MPN article on ice rink.
Q: Was Marty Piecuch fired?
Q: Is the ice skating rink going to be built?
A: No, not this year apparently. Camp Eastman land was not level enough to facilitate the ice rinks. I do not know if it's going to happen next year either.
3/3/10 MPN article on ice rink.
Q: Was Marty Piecuch fired?
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Like It Or Lump It
Like it:
This is what I want to see more people do more of. Your Town/Village/City is run on taxes. Your taxes. Most people just pay their tax bills every year and complain and just forget about it until the next tax bill comes. Most people never really question it, research it, or do anything about it.
Two sure things in life: Death and Taxes.
Certainties aside, you can extend your life by living healthy, scheduling routine doctor visits, taking medicine, having surgery etc., and doing all that you need to do to take care of yourself. You pay attention to your health, you maintain it, and you change things if you find that what you are doing isn't good for you (hopefully you do.) You wouldn't sit there with a broken leg and say "Eh....it happens....just gotta deal with it." You would try to "fix it".
This is what I want to see more people do more of. Your Town/Village/City is run on taxes. Your taxes. Most people just pay their tax bills every year and complain and just forget about it until the next tax bill comes. Most people never really question it, research it, or do anything about it.
Two sure things in life: Death and Taxes.
Certainties aside, you can extend your life by living healthy, scheduling routine doctor visits, taking medicine, having surgery etc., and doing all that you need to do to take care of yourself. You pay attention to your health, you maintain it, and you change things if you find that what you are doing isn't good for you (hopefully you do.) You wouldn't sit there with a broken leg and say "Eh....it happens....just gotta deal with it." You would try to "fix it".
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Protest At Morelle's Office
I guess there was a protest at Morelle's Irondequoit office today about Mayoral Control of the City School District. Joe Morelle supports Mayor Duffy's quest to take over control of the City School District, and there are many people who don't agree with this proposal of Mayoral Control.
It seems the Rochester and Genesee Valley Area Labor Federation, AFL-CIO are some of those people. They sent out an "Action Alert" for the protest today, along with a very nice picture of Joe and Bob.
Here are a couple of pictures from the protest, as the crowd chanted "Oh Joe, say it aint so. Joe HAS TO GO!"
It seems the Rochester and Genesee Valley Area Labor Federation, AFL-CIO are some of those people. They sent out an "Action Alert" for the protest today, along with a very nice picture of Joe and Bob.
Here are a couple of pictures from the protest, as the crowd chanted "Oh Joe, say it aint so. Joe HAS TO GO!"
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Skating Rink - Sweden Style
That's the Town of Sweden. Check out what they did, how they "staff" it, and paid for it.... to make their skating rink a reality.
Link to D&C, Our Towns section article.
Link to D&C, Our Towns section article.
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
ReMEHmber?
I haven't seen the Town Board meeting yet - but I can't wait to! I'll comment on it after I view it....but for now....
I just want to bring something to Stephanie's attention.
It's an article from 2005 when Mary Ellen was campaigning against Schantz, and the campaign questioned the Schantz administration's hiring practices, and why some Town employees do not reside in the community.
I just want to bring something to Stephanie's attention.
It's an article from 2005 when Mary Ellen was campaigning against Schantz, and the campaign questioned the Schantz administration's hiring practices, and why some Town employees do not reside in the community.
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
First Week Officially Over
I would imagine that "getting through" the first week is a tough one for the new Supervisor, but it seems to be going smoothly so far.
According to the twits (tweets?) at irondemocrats, "After 60 days transition, so far new administration at Town Hall has only appointed a new Bingo Inspector. 5:30 AM Jan 6th from web"
Really? That's it? Three whole days after they officially took office, they just appointed a Bingo Inspector?
According to the twits (tweets?) at irondemocrats, "After 60 days transition, so far new administration at Town Hall has only appointed a new Bingo Inspector. 5:30 AM Jan 6th from web"
Really? That's it? Three whole days after they officially took office, they just appointed a Bingo Inspector?
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