This should send a load message to all our politicians. Time to straighten up and do your job. I have always had a feeling in my gut that Bruno was corrupt. Just as I do now for Silver. I was disgusted to read some of the testimony of different people. [...]
I happy that Scott is so dam happy with A. Thompson, me? I have never been more disgusted with the man. He ran for election and said outright that he was against gay marriage and even said it in a Church. So just like the rest, he is a lying [...]
Could this be true? Could the things we have been saying about city hall actually be true? What does it take to finally get investigations going in this area? DA won’t do it, BOE won’t, all we can do is try and beg someone at the FBI to finally get [...]
This quote is close to the truth, but really Republicans won because they held true to their word and convictions that we needed to lower taxes, make government smaller and yet stay effective. Problem is they threw those beliefs away allowed corrupt leadership like Bruno to take over and they [...]
It’s over with with Zelonis anyway, now we just have to get those tolls down. I won’t stop until they are and Thompson and Luh investigated for coercion and screwing the public.
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The fired Grand Island Bridge toll collector who sent threatening e-mails to an anti-toll activist on the Island pleaded [...]
The video says it all about tonight’s court proceedings. Thank you George Richert, he did a great job covering this tonight.
Told judge he was sorry, but not Thompson directly
George Richert
GRAND ISLAND, N.Y. (WIVB) – His threats against “free bridge” advocate Rus Thompson has already taken a toll, costing [...]
I am happy to say that I had a little to do with a lot of this coverage of Senator Antoine Thompson. I was there at his fundraiser just to see if he a fool enough to show up. WHY, when this state is in such a mess fiscally would [...]
Yup, court is tonight. The Judge said this is it. There will be no more delays or continuances.
Toll collector answers charges
Collector was fired over threatening emails
GRAND ISLAND, N.Y. (WIVB) – A thruway toll collector who lost his job over some threatening emails, will answer a harassment [...]
While Albany is burning Antoine Thompson and Donna Luh are out shaking down donors.
Tonight while negotiations were hot and heavy in Albany Senator Antoine Thompson decided to say enough with Albany and headed to Buffalo to attend the fundraiser Donna Luh worked on putting together for him.
In a time [...]
Getting cold feet Andy? Like you could slap this group of bozos around any better. We all had hope in Spitzer and look at how good of a job he did. Unless we can get rid of the leadership and a whole bunch in the Senate we are doomed. The [...]
Once again, here we go. The Governor is robbing Peter to Pay Paul and now who gets hurt? WE DO, it’s always US. These bozos just don’t seem to either have a clue or just plain do not give a dam.
$1.6 billion put into general fund for New York
NEW [...]
Are we surprised by this? I’m not, I am sure glad something like this is written in the New York Times. When it comes to Albany I think they are starting to get it. I even think the Buffalo News is starting to get it in some of their articles [...]
The gov has come right out and said this state will be out of cash in 3 weeks or by the end of the year. Are these dumb asses that stupid? Or are they that scared of the powerhouses that control them? The sure as hell don’t represent us any [...]
My God, Please keep the families of these cops in Prayer. What a tragedy, hope and pray they catch this guy real soon.
PARKLAND, Wash. – Four police officers were shot and killed in a Sunday morning ambush at a Parkland-area coffee shop, officials said.Pierce County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Ed [...]
On December 18th we will be having a Christmas and a Funrdraising benefit for a couple local Veterans. One is listed below from their website. Please consider donating anything, money of course is best. Sargent Stanz needs remodeling work done to his house to accommodate him with his injuries. Pencil [...]
Bob Reynolds is making sure he has a job once he steps down as legislator. Notice that none of the Democrats in the legislature have put together a plan to cut taxes like they ALL said during the election and before the actual election. Prior to being reelected or defeated [...]
54.3 Billion in debt? That is an ungodly figure and one that our legislators refuse to do anything about. Look at the growth of the debt 14.4 billion in 1990 to where we are today, a staggering 54.3 billion.
Is anyone awake out there? Anyone? Albany and the dictatorship of Silver, [...]
What a twisted way these Democrats in the Senate think. All they can see is the possibility of making $50 million in revenue from allowing gay marriage? $50 Million? Are they serious? How many people are going to come here just because of this? So they are once again banking [...]
This is the text of the October 3, 1863 Abraham Lincoln national Thanksgiving Day Proclamation.
The year that is drawing towards its close has been filled with the blessings of fruitful fields and healthful skies. To these bounties, which are so constantly enjoyed that we are prone to forget the source [...]
Grand Island is home to a lot of anti-government sentiment. (Maybe that’s what happens when you have to pay the government to drive into your town every day). If you’re on the Island, it’s not long before you see signs that say “Abolish NYS Government,” an initiative of the group [...]
OMG, This guy Paterson is all over the place. Just when you think he is the only one speaking up for the people, he does something stupid like this. WE CANNOT AFFORD THIS GOVERNOR! CAN YOU HEAR US YET?
Even as he warned Sunday that the state in going [...]
So Bruno was hired for 20 Grand a month to do nothing. NOTHING, just be there to introduce this guy to people. Must be nice to have that kind of power and all the while making deals while on the taxpayers dime. $20,000 a month is more than many people [...]
So here’s a guy that basically worked for Bruno in the counsels office warning Bruno not to do what he was going to do, BUT as is all to typical with corrupt politicians. Bruno ignores it and does so any way. Then in his mind, nothing is wrong.
ALBANY [...]
I feel I have let down my loyal WNY readers by not staying on top of the Joe Bruno corruption trial, I apologize. I have just ran across 3 incredible articles and it looks to me that all I had written about Bruno in the past is true. Look at [...]
If she has done no wrong then why is she gonna stop.
She has been on at least 8 tickets and as many as 12 so, she made a deal with the senator that he would not pursue the toll issue as long as she raises money for his campaign. [...]
While NY State burns our legislators sit back and allow it to go on. They have raised taxes 3 times this year, what will be next. Already the unions are running their commercials trying to scare the crap out of people that the state will melt if any cuts are [...]
Now Paterson sounds like he would work well with the Democrats in the Erie County Legislature. All they want to do is give everything to the unions, thus driving up costs all the way around.
A surprise move by Gov. David Paterson to impose a series of union-friendly mandates [...]
THESE REALLY WORK!! I checked this out on Snopes and it’s for real!
1. AVOID CUTTING YOURSELF WHEN SLICING VEGETABLES BY GETTING SOMEONE ELSE TO HOLD THE VEGETABLES WHILE YOU CHOP.
2. AVOID ARGUMENTS WITH THE FEMALES ABOUT LIFTING THE TOILET SEAT BY USING THE SINK.
3. FOR HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE [...]
Wow, the local print media is on top of this story. Where is the Buffalo News? MIA again or should I say, typically absent from coverage that may be damaging to an elected representative?
Community Activist Rus Thompson lead a protest against State Senator Antoine Thompson on Delaware Avenue just before [...]
Just remember,,,,, This is Donna Luh, Donna is a Board member of the NYSTA. She and A. Thompson are violating every ethics law out there.
For more information, please call
Donna at 716-681-2753.
Thompson Holiday Party, Tues., Dec. 1, Saturn Club
At the Annual Holiday Party Hosted by
State Senator [...]
Better idea… Get rid of all of the “Authorities”…. These politicians created them now they are completely out of control but still they use them as patronage pits for all the friends and cronies. The borrow through them illegally…
New York state’s “shadow government” of more than 700 [...]
New York State Commission on Public Integrity 540Broadway Albany [nyintegrity.org]
To whom it may concern:
I am writing to you to inform you of a situation I believe is a violation(s) of New York State’s Ethics Laws.
New York State Senator Antoine Thompson held a fundraiser Friday night, November 13th [...]
After 5 days of being down we are finally back up and running. I have so many articles backed up in my email I doubt I will be able to get to all of them. I might just do a quick post with them all. Unbelievable what is going on [...]
Monday morning I will be filing a complaint against Senator Antoine Thompson (D-60th) with the New York State Public Integrity Commission who is the Watchdog for the New York Legislature.
Donna Luh serves as a Commissioner for the New York State Thruway Authority. She serves on the Board and she is [...]
Protest Antoine Thompson Fundraiser this afternoon at 4:45 Olivers Restaurant, 2095 Delaware Ave. Delaware and Amherst St. $5000 a head. He just had one in NY City last night same price. Please lets have a good showing!
The phone number on the tickets belongs to Donna Luh, she is a Board [...]
Brian Davis is Chairman of the Police Oversight Committee… Will he give up that seat? Or will he leave it all up to the voters…..
[...]Brian Davis to Resign at 1pm today! That is the rumor!
[...]Word has it Councilman Brian Davis will be pleading guilty tomorrow to a plea deal. What will he be charged with? Will Byron Be next?
Stay tuned….. : )
[...]Wow will this be an upset in the making. Suozzi who I supported in the Primary against Spitzer down right now by 497 votes. I supported him until he told me he would never vote for a Republican. At that point I knew he was just a hack, a party [...]
Senator A. Thompson at it again with his green agenda. So I had to look up Feed-in Tariffs. Tariffs always means a tax of some sort so here it is. The electric companies are forced to buy “Green Energy” at retail costs and we have to make up that extra [...]
This is where I unveiled our new license plate design… I think we need bumper stickers like this so people can put them on their back window…
Erie County Clerk Kathy Hochul has been in touch with Governor David Paterson (D-NY) and his staff since September, [...]
This sheds a different light on the NY 23rd. Owens and Rep. John Garamendi, a Democrat who won a special election in California, gave Pelosi 2 votes to get this abomination of a healthcare bill passed….
From the article:
Conklin said the state sent a letter to the House Clerk [...]
And it should be a weapon for the voters. We have more layers of government in New York than any other state. We need to use this weapon until the politicos can be brought under control, get them down at the local level so WE can control them easier when [...]
US Army Veteran 1976-1979 Ft Devens, Mass and Ft Dix, NJ
There is no expiration date on the Oath I took March 4th 1976.
“I, do solemnly swear that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true [...]
Here is the “NEW” license plate. How ugly, so I designed one just for New York. Please tell me which one you prefer.
Albany will spend $32 million to make those new “Empire Gold” license plates, plus additional costs for mailing each set to motorists across [...]
Just say NO! No to TAXES, NO to new License Plates, NO to any new fees, NO to this out of control government in Albany that is running us straight into the poor farm. It is Time to stand up as one voice and tell them NO!
Once again Governor Paterson [...]
Isn’t that special, they want to preserve it there but what about up here? Why the hell have we not moved forward getting rid of the tolls here on Grand Island.
I see both senators are sucking up looking for votes down there. When can we expect them to show their [...]
This mixer is for sale right now and will sell the truck with it. First come first served on this one, it is ready to go. The truck is a 1991 Chevrolet 3500HD with a 7.3 Diesel and a 5 speed [...]
Senate Finance Committee Chairman Carl Kruger says they don’t have to cut, he says we can use different stashes of money that are all over the place… Say what? If there are stashes of money in different areas then why the hell is that the case? To raid the rainy [...]
Make no mistake who’s to blame if lawmakers fail today to close the $3 billion hole in Albany’s bloated budget.
Antoinne Thompson and Bill Stachowski’s state Senate Democrats have failed to identify even one single spending cut to stop the red ink and prevent year-end bankruptcy for the state.
Instead, they think [...]
MY God the Buffalo News is on a roll. What has gotten into them? Was it our protest? Was it Carl Paladino’s constant barrage of criticism on Sullivan and Lipsey? What ever, it doesn’t matter right now all I know if they continue this way they will sell more papers.
Citizens [...]
To say we are not having an affect on the local media would be wrong. It appears that they at the Buffalo News are finally waking up, maybe years to late but, the are waking up. We will have to watch and see where they go from here like, who [...]
Scozzafava should have been thrown out of the Republican party long ago, why she is even a R is beyond me. The word RINO does not even fit her agenda. She is a liberal, tax and spend Dem that needs to join her side and be defeated in her [...]
“Let each citizen remember at the moment he is offering his vote that he is not making a present or a compliment to please an individual — or at least that he ought not so to do; but that he is executing one of the most solemn trusts in human [...]
I cannot fathom this height of ignorance from the Senate Democrats. The state is looking at over a 10 Billion deficit and the majority will not attend? What BS is this?
at the same time many legislators will be in Puerto Rico attending an annual conference of lawmakers.
What the [...]
I like the only comment left at the Buffalo News website.
So…everybody knew this was wrong, everybody knew he would (should) get fired for all that he did, and it only took these people 6 months to get it done.
Now we are supposed to say “good job”???
That’s like telling [...]
Can someone explain to me why Donna Luhs phone number is at the bottom of Senator Antionne Thompson’s fundraiser tickets? Donna Luh serves on the Board of the Thruway Authority, she replaced Jeff Williams. Jeff was our only ally but was quickly replaced by Governor Paterson when this toll [...]
I was just informed by the Buffalo News that Toll Taker David Zelonis has been fired from his job.
Now I can understand why he was looking at me the way he was last night in court. Although the Order of Protection is still in force, I worry what this [...]
“It does not take a majority to prevail … but rather an irate, tireless minority, keen on setting brushfires of freedom in the minds of men.” –Samuel Adams
[...]Interesting turn of events tonight at the Grand Island Court.
I talked to the DA and he informed me that Zelonis was going to plead guilty to charges of Harassment instead of aggravated harassment, this would be a “Violation” instead of a misdemeanor. In other words a slap on the wrist [...]
That headline, Hardwick Trounces Iannello just makes my heart skip a beat. Iannello was finally exposed for what she is and the voters saw right through it and Hardwick handily defeated her. Congratulations to Kevin, he deserves the win.
Other county victories. Dixon over Reynolds, Fudoli over the ghost of Kathy [...]
REPUBLICAN TAKES VA: 656,124 McDonnell [R] 427,075 [D]
NJ: 11,652 Christie [R] 7,930 Corzine [D] 1,894 Daggett [I]
NY: 9 PM Hoffman [C] Owens [D] ABCNEWS: Vast Economic Discontent Spells Trouble for Dems in 2010…
[...]This guy is a Republican that I could never vote for. His signs are obnoxious. He has life size cutouts of himself standing there waving, signs all over the place including right of ways and on corners owned by the state, county and town. Signs stacked one on top of [...]
What a crime this is….. These senators already know what they are going to do so the sit there and make these people beg and grovel. Is this just a show and they do this to watch these people squirm?
Leaders from Western New York’s four health-care systems warned [...]
All I can say is it’s about time. Now when does the trial start for Sheldon Silver?
Prosecutor and defense attorney lay out their cases for the jury; the first witness is expected today
ALBANY — The federal criminal trial of former Sen. Joseph L. Bruno began Monday with prosecutors [...]
$5000 bucks a head, all others eat cake. Does this nonsense ever stop? 5 grand a head? Who is gonna pay that to see and talk to an incompetent senator?
call Donna at 716-681-2753— Donna Luh… Conflict of interest here maybe? She serves on the board of the thruway authority… Is [...]
Just as we have been saying, she is worse than a RINO tho…. What are we angry that Conservatives are backing Hoffman Dede? Are you throwing a hissy fit and backing the democrat? You are an enemy of the state and one of the many reasons why we have lost [...]
From Politico:
Republican Dede Scozzafava has suspended her bid in next Tuesday’s NY 23 special election, a huge development that dramatically shakes up the race. She did not endorse either of her two opponents — Conservative party candidate Doug Hoffman or Democrat Bill Owens.
Her statement is below:
“In recent [...]
10 Billion? Is that all. If that is what they are saying then we can easily add 4 or 5 billion more to it. And what are they doing about it? Fighting like little children and corrupt politicians. Wait? Why wait? This whole state is devoid of any Leadership but [...]
Stealing from itself? No it’s more like stealing from US. We are the ones that have paid ALL this money and they steal it away from us, allow the infrastructure to completely fall apart. This has to be criminal, it has to be in some way shape or form.
[...]
Where is my Congresswoman???? Is she dead ? I haven’t heard a word coming from the mouth of Congresswoman Louise Slaughter since she came here to hand out some pork…… At least this guy gets is.
STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Hoping to protect local residency discounts for Staten Islanders [...]
Hmmm, maybe the Buffalo News is starting to wake up and we are having an impact. This is the first time I can remember that they have endorsed so many Republicans. Are they starting to see that most of the Democrat incumbents are useless, self serving politicians that have never [...]
Smart move for Pataxme.
Gov. George Pataki has endorsed Doug Hoffman for the United States Congress.
Pataki’s statement:
Statement from Governor George E. Pataki
As someone personally engaged in the way of life in the Adirondacks and Northern New York, I’m deeply concerned about the course of our nation and the outcome [...]
Oh, you poor things! Really, my heart bleeds and the smallest violin in the world is playing just for ALL Y’ALL.
I say, it’s about damn time. For decades we have been inundated with mailings against Republican candidates full of lies, misquotes, made up crap and [...]
Roundtable to discuss the New York State Department of Environmental
Conservation’s draft Supplemental Generic Environmental Impact Statement governing natural gas drilling.
Is this where A. Thompsons embezzlement starts? Who ever pays him off the most is where his votes in the committee will be? This should be a frikin no brainer, but [...]
Funny you would think Carl was the only one there. Also speaking at the event was Glenn Wiggle from The Financial Forum, Dave DePietro, me, and there was candidates and current office holders there from Niagara County. There was also very close to 200 people in attendance.
Great group of people [...]
Well she is being exposed for what she really is. I disagree with everything the working families party and Rumore stand for. As far as I’m concerned they are the closest thing to the commies there is. ACORN is at the heart of this group, I call it a group [...]
Escape! Close to 2 million are escaping and can we blame them. Taxes, taxes, fees, taxes, government controls, intrusions, restrictions, corruption and everything else that runs rampant in the Tammany Hall politics in Albany. Greedy, self serving politicians who are controlled by the unions, working families party, ACORN, enviro wackos [...]
Schools advocates, union members and others? Hmmm I wonder who “others” mean? Surely not the taxpaying citizens of this state. But we read that James Parrott says…..
James Parrott, an economist at the Fiscal Policy Institute, says the state should hold off on making drastic cuts.
Hold off? hold off on [...]
Amazing the only media to cover a town hall meeting. HT’s to the Lockport Journal.
Tuesday’s guest speakers are Carl Palladino, local developer and proponent of efficient governments; and Glen Wiggle, co-host of WBEN’s “The Financial Guys.” Two Niagara County legislators, Chairman William Ross, C-Wheatfield, and John Ceretto, R-Lewiston, are [...]
Just in case your wondering what Stachowski is doing with his new position in the NY Senate. Of course we know that he threw us under the bus for a new car and 25,000 stipend. With all that comes pork! YA, pork for him to hand out as if it [...]
Local officials in Central NY want answers to why a routine, $1700 check from the cash-strapped state has bounced. Oswego County Sheriff Moe Todd, who normally enforces the state’s strict check-bouncing rules, was slapped with a $25 bank fee after Albany’s check was returned uncashed by the bank.
State bureaucrats offered [...]
It never ends for these guys, always, always fundraising and marching in parades that cost US the taxpayers money. I have never heard of so many dam parades in my life. Now look at the fundraisers. One in NYCity and one here locally. Note the name for the contact person [...]
CANTON, N.Y. (AP) — A northern New York county clerk is carrying out an online petition drive to thwart Gov. David Paterson’s plan to require all New Yorkers to purchase new license plates next April. St. Lawrence County Clerk Patricia Ritchie said it’s an outrage to ask families and businesses [...]
*Isn’t this great! Here is the state in fiscal disastor and the senate spends millions on Lawyers. Are they this incapable to make a decision on their own? Are they this mentally handicapped to just say no to this criminal Monserrate? Of course they are, none of them has any [...]
This is Antoine Thompsons bottle bill, yup the very same one that he sponsored in the senate will now be enforced as of Halloween. How many jobs will be lost over this Bill? Watch the fallout start to happen. So much for representing WNY. Good job Senator Thompson
Governor [...]
There will be no Nativity Scene in Washington this year!
The Supreme Court has ruled that there cannot be a Nativity Scene in the United States’ Capital this Christmas season.
This isn’t for any religious reason. They simply have not been able to find Three Wise Men in the Nation’s [...]
This has got to be a joke! A woman from Canada and a man from Long Island filing a Lawsuit against the tolls at the Grand Island Bridges?
It’s an issue of fairness and constitutionality
First the tolls should be removed, 75 years now we have been paying these friking tolls. In [...]
I was just notified that the next court date is November 4th at 5:15 PM
2255 Baseline Rd. Grand Island Judge Sybil Kennedy
For proceedings
I have a couple questions.
What is the final disposition of the Thruway Authorities disciplinary action?
His hearing was supposed to be Oct 17th?
There has [...]
This is an incredible interview about the Tonawanda Coke and it’s Benzine levels. For a couple years Iannello claimed that the high benzine levels were coming from the Grand Island Tolls and the idling cars. Hmmm, what happened to that? I guess her connection to the Clean Air Coalition which [...]
Markos Moulitsas, founder of The Daily Kos has endorsed Scozzafava. Dede Scozzafava has also been endorsed by NYSUT, the largest labor union in New York, and an affiliate of the National Education Association.
Scozzafava also holds these positions:
* Pro choice
* In favor of gay marriage
* In [...]
Town Hall Meeting Shannon Pub
2250 Niagara Falls Blvd, Tonawanda NY
Tonight, October 20th, 7-9pm
Congressmen Lee, Higgins & Slaughter have been invited, but have yet to respond.
Rus Thompson & Dave DiPietro will be moderating. Is Jim Ostrowski going to be there?
Sponsored by Try it Distributing and the [...]
Introducing MiniMax Concrete 3 yard Concrete Mixer, the second in the line of small Concrete Mixers.
The MiniMax Concrete Three Yard mixer is up and ready to go. It’s operation is as easy as the two yard mixer with user friendly controls, state [...]
This is the fourth of many to come Town Hall meetings that we have had. Sad part is that no media outlet has covered them.
The first meeting was announced only ONE place. WBEN and the Tom Bauerle Show we packed the house, standing room only. A big hearty Thanks [...]
I have know Pat Keem since the beginning of Primary Challenge, you can not find a person who cares for his community as much as Pat. He deserves to win this seat as he has worked tirelessly over the past 5 years trying his best to improve how government works. [...]
That’s right, we are a challenge or better still a severe threat to the old GOP establishment. We are coming and we will take back the message that they have successfully destroyed. Republicans run as Conservatives, get elected as Conservatives then throw all those conservative values and policies right out [...]
Huckabee? A middle of the roader who claims to be a Conservative tries to ride the middle fearing making enemies on either side. In my opinion he already has, he has made enemies of the Conservatives plain and simple. You are either a Conservative or your not, there is NO [...]
How can this be a test for Obama? this is a three way race and the only reason why the Democrat is polling ahead is because the other two are splitting the ticket.
The GOP needs to pull this rino out of the race and do it now. Old grey haired [...]
Isn’t this funny how Iannello blamed the tolls as being the problem for high benzine levels just last year. How convenient it is for her now to blame this company instead. See she seems to have forgotten her statements about the tolls. Now that I am not running against her [...]
