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Elect Brian Wirth Erie County Legislature Campaign Kickoff
Date: Thursday, July 9, 2009
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: The Vigilant Fire Company Hall
666 Main Street, West Seneca, NY
Jun 29, 2009, 19:46
Editorials
Buffalo-Lancaster Airport complaints are just about safety
Lee Chowaniec
After reading the 6-28-09 edition of a Lancaster Source opinion commentary titled, “Airport complaints are just buyer’s remorse,” I felt the need to counter-comment.
Jun 28, 2009, 15:11
Editorials
ECSD #4 status report on Sewer District #2 wastewater issues/causes/remedy
Lee Chowaniec
Having been advised by Lancaster Supervisor Robert Giza, Erie County Sewer District #4 (ECSD #4) Chairman that Kennedy Court residents would be present at Wednesday’s board meeting, a written status report correspondence was reviewed and presented to the public attendees.
Jun 26, 2009, 14:15
Politician Press Releases
ATTORNEY GENERAL CUOMO’S OFFICE BRINGS MEDICAID FRAUD AWARENESS TO BUFFALO
A representative from Attorney General Andrew Cuomo’s office will speak to members of the Greater Buffalo Chapter of the American Red Cross on the topic of Medicaid Fraud Awareness. The Medicaid Fraud Control Unit (“MFCU”), the largest unit within the Attorney General’s Criminal Division, is the centerpiece of New York’s effort to investigate, penalize, and prosecute individual and companies responsible for improper or fraudulent Medicaid billing schemes. In addition, the MFCU is the only law enforcement agency in the state specifically mandated to investigate and prosecute abuse and neglect of residents in nursing homes, hospitals, and other facilities that provide care to unrelated adults.
Jun 22, 2009, 11:51
Editorials
Residents again petition town to intervene to put an end to Buffalo-Lancaster airport safety issues
Lee Chowaniec
As happened this past March, a group of 15 Lancaster residents appeared before their Town Board to seek assistance in ending the risk of airplane mishap and nuisance that is the result of Buffalo-Lancaster Airport pilots not following flight path requirements. “We want to be safe in our homes,” residents repeatedly told the board.
Jun 21, 2009, 09:21
Editorials
Town to consider rezoning rezoned property
Lee Chowaniec
After hearing comments from residents at Monday evening’s public hearing opposing 81 & 3 of Florida’s petition to rezone 8.6 acres of Gateway Centre property for the purpose of developing an eleven building 88 unit rental apartment complex, the Lancaster Town Board will weigh issuing rezone approval for a property they rezoned several years for the same developer.
Jun 19, 2009, 10:13
Editorials
Residents question town on Aurora Street pumping station elimination and construction of new sewer line
Lee Chowaniec
At Monday evening’s Lancaster Town Board meeting, resident Donna Lukowski inquired about the North Aurora sewer pumping station located near Southpoint Drive. She declared that bids were entered to update the facility in 2007 and now she understands they want to put in a new 2.7 mile new sewer line and decommission the pumping station facility, but cap it off so that they may use the facility in the future if needed.
Jun 18, 2009, 11:24
Editorials
Damn beavers!
Lee Chowaniec
Acting as spokesperson for Brunck Road residents having problems with beavers building dams in the creek that runs parallel to their back yards, Donna Lukowski informed the Lancaster Town Board that she had contacted the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) on the matter and didn’t like what she was being told.
Jun 17, 2009, 11:07
Editorials
Household Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Day
Lee Chowaniec
At Monday evening’s Town Board meeting Supervisor Robert Giza alerted everyone that this coming Saturday was the day Erie County sponsored Household Hazardous Waste Drop-off Day.
Jun 17, 2009, 00:29
Editorials
Reese running for re-election
Lee Chowaniec
Miffed and upset by media reports that he would not be seeking re-election to his Lancaster Highway Superintendent position, Richard Reese contacted this writer to make it known that he always intended to seek re-elected despite the cloud of suspicion that hangs over his head.
Jun 16, 2009, 17:29
Editorials
Business First ranks Lancaster Central School District #12
Lee Chowaniec
As someone who is known to rag on the Lancaster Central School District (LCSD) for imprudent spending, it is satisfying to commend the district for not only gaining four spots in the overall 97 district ranking, but for setting out on a course several years ago that will bear more fruit next year.
Jun 12, 2009, 08:50
Buffalo Sports
What does Golisano expect in return
He’s no longer a resident of New York State
Jun 11, 2009, 17:17
Letters to the Editor
CITIZENS-VOTERS PERMISSIVE REFERENDUM
At the May 18, 2009 Town Board meeting, the Town of Lancaster (TOL) approved bond borrowing resolutions totaling $3.5 million. Chapter 62 of the consolidated LAWS
Article 7 allows for a PERMISSIVE REFERENDUM
Jun 11, 2009, 11:42
Press Releases
Statement from Responsible New York Founder Tom Golisano on Senate's Bipartisan Coalition and Rules Reforms
Five years ago, the Brennan Center at NYU called New York's Legislature the "most dysfunctional" legislature in America. This report was widely reported throughout the state. Business leaders read it. Labor leaders read it. Voters and politicians read it and nothing changed. Statewide elections came and went. Candidates quoted the report and . . . nothing changed.
Jun 10, 2009, 14:52
Editorials
Downsizing, one size does not fit all
Lee Chowaniec
Activist Kevin Gaughan was successful in energizing a base of West Seneca residents that turned out during a small vote to downsize the Town Board from five to three members. The total savings for taxpayers in West Seneca would be about $88,000 a year, if the full cost of health insurance is counted.
Jun 7, 2009, 17:53
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