I am glad that the Mayor is going to the Canal Corp .. Ms. Mantella was a strong proponent of our Bicentenniel Park -- proposed for Canal Corp lands ... and ... I expect that Mr. Stratton will push hard so we can see this proposal become a reality.
Ms. Mantella was a strong proponent for your park but you still rather see her replaced by an incompetent based solely on partisan concerns. The usual nonsense. The Canal Corp must be disbanded. It's another taxpayer sinkhole that Cuomo promised to abolish when running for Governor. Hope this appointment is rejected by the REPS in the State Senate.
Stratton would be the first local official tapped. A source said he will not take the place of the now-resigned commissioner of the Department of Motor Vehicles, as had been rumored.
What's interesting is that John Woodward was also asked about the DMV position - it's unknown if he's considered it.
If this is true about Woodward...are you saying he declined in light of recent events appointing the former Broome Co Clerk instead? Are you kidding me....Woodward turned the DMV commish post down??? Geez I am perplexed by that one. How many top level posts are going to the Sch'dy dem operatives anyways? Isn't capo Gardner's wife the Labor commish? Then there's Savage still looking perhaps? Kent Gray is still number three at DMV right? Stratton is in. Brehm is up there at SBOE. Really odd that Woodward apparently declined MT? Really????
Ms. Mantella was a strong proponent for your park but you still rather see her replaced by an incompetent based solely on partisan concerns. The usual nonsense. The Canal Corp must be disbanded. It's another taxpayer sinkhole that Cuomo promised to abolish when running for Governor. Hope this appointment is rejected by the REPS in the State Senate.
She was going to be replaced anyway -- so I would rather have Mr. Stratton as her replacement.
Also -- the Governor has my phone number -- if he needs someone to head up some other commission.
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The Thruway owns the Canal Corp -- but the head of the Canal Corp has no control over Thruway operations or tolls.
I am glad that the Mayor is going to the Canal Corp .. Ms. Mantella was a strong proponent of our BicentennielPark -- proposed for Canal Corp lands ... and ... I expect that Mr. Stratton will push hard so we can see this proposal become a reality.
If you're saying this, then you've been absolutely oblivious to what has happened as the last 2 times that the tolls have been raised, each supposedly at a 10% rate, which brings the raise of tolls between 25 and 24 up 50%. The reason that this increase has occurred is due to the fact that the money that is brought in from the Thruway tolls is used on the Canal Corporation, since it can't sustain itself, sort of like Downtown Schenectady and it's funding by the Metroplex.
If you're saying this, then you've been absolutely oblivious to what has happened as the last 2 times that the tolls have been raised, each supposedly at a 10% rate, which brings the raise of tolls between 25 and 24 up 50%. The reason that this increase has occurred is due to the fact that the money that is brought in from the Thruway tolls is used on the Canal Corporation, since it can't sustain itself, sort of like Downtown Schenectady and it's funding by the Metroplex.
Kevin, read what I said -- the Canal Corp does not control the Thruway - it is the other way around. The head of the Canal Corp can not raise Thruway tolls. The cost of the Canal Corp is a whole different matter -- and yes -- its cost gets passed on to the Thruway costs .. of course ... one quick way to fix that would be to actually raise the tolls on the State Canal -- something the state has resisted for years.
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Kevin, read what I said -- the Canal Corp does not control the Thruway - it is the other way around. The head of the Canal Corp can not raise Thruway tolls. The cost of the Canal Corp is a whole different matter -- and yes -- its cost gets passed on to the Thruway costs .. of course ... one quick way to fix that would be to actually raise the tolls on the State Canal -- something the state has resisted for years.
OK, I understand what you're saying, but in a way, the fact that the money from the Thruway has to be spent at this time to continue operations of the Canal Corp is a control that the Corp has over the Authority. That's what I was saying. If they could fund themselves, then I would agree with you, but once one reaches into the pocket of the other, they are controlling the money of the other, just like the excessive taxes we pay.
She was going to be replaced anyway -- so I would rather have Mr. Stratton as her replacement.
Then who? First you say that she did a good job but then she must be replaced. The Mayor was desperate to leave the fiscal mess he alone created. He gets promoted for screwing the taxpayers for 8 years. Only in New York. Many DEMS are furious that Cuomo gave him anything. While many are rejoicing others are sick of this business as usual crap in Albany. We expected more from Gov Cuomo.
Then who? First you say that she did a good job but then she must be replaced. The Mayor was desperate to leave the fiscal mess he alone created. He gets promoted for screwing the taxpayers for 8 years. Only in New York. Many DEMS are furious that Cuomo gave him anything. While many are rejoicing others are sick of this business as usual crap in Albany. We expected more from Gov Cuomo.
This is what they do in politics. They all take care of their buddies! Reps or dems, it doesn't matter. Qualified or not, it doesn't matter.
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She was going to be replaced anyway -- so I would rather have Mr. Stratton as her replacement.
Also -- the Governor has my phone number -- if he needs someone to head up some other commission.
I am sure he has your number on speed-dial. Maybe he has the first 6 digits typed in and is ready with the 7th just in case.
More self-important boastings and delusions of grandeur from the non-achiever who thinks he is a power-player.
"While Foreign Terrorists were plotting to murder and maim using homemade bombs in Boston, Democrap officials in Washington DC, Albany and here were busy watching ME and other law abiding American Citizens who are gun owners and taxpayers, in an effort to blame the nation's lack of security on US so that they could have a political scapegoat."
This is what they do in politics. They all take care of their buddies! Reps or dems, it doesn't matter. Qualified or not, it doesn't matter.
Stratton has had plenty of practice with backroom dealings and illegal verbal contracts. Wonder how the City workers are going to scramble to lock in the free medical-benefits-for-life the Mayor promised them.
Well, at least Stratton gets to fly the cuckoos nest before the TU discovers more of his quasi-criminal doings. He's certainly representative of all NY State can offer - high taxes, high crime and no loyalty to the taxpayers - just to a party.
Nys Canal Corporation in Waterford, NY is a private company categorized under Canal Transportation, Freight. Current estimates show this company has an annual revenue of 6,000,000 and employs a staff of approximately 80.
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Nys Canal Corp in Spencerport, NY is a private company categorized under State Government-Executive Offices. Current estimates show this company has an annual revenue of unknown and employs a staff of approximately 1 to 4.
...you are a product of your environment, your environment is a product of your priorities, your priorities are a product of you......
The replacement of morality and conscience with law produces a deadly paradox.
STOP BEING GOOD DEMOCRATS---STOP BEING GOOD REPUBLICANS--START BEING GOOD AMERICANS
Ms. Mantella was a strong proponent for your park but you still rather see her replaced by an incompetent based solely on partisan concerns. The usual nonsense. The Canal Corp must be disbanded. It's another taxpayer sinkhole that Cuomo promised to abolish when running for Governor. Hope this appointment is rejected by the REPS in the State Senate.
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Then who? First you say that she did a good job but then she must be replaced. The Mayor was desperate to leave the fiscal mess he alone created. He gets promoted for screwing the taxpayers for 8 years. Only in New York. Many DEMS are furious that Cuomo gave him anything. While many are rejoicing others are sick of this business as usual crap in Albany. We expected more from Gov Cuomo.
