See Visitor... Nothing "good" ever happens in Schenectady... If you should hear of anything "good" happening in Schenectady... post it on this board... They will make sure that it's eliminated immediately.
Boxy... Property values and lack of rental tenancy pretty much say it all... Other than a 2 block radius surrounding Proctors, where the chosen few are making wads o' cash, the city is a war zone. It reminds me of Utica + drugs and violence.
"Arguing with liberals is like playing chess with a pigeon; no matter how good I am at chess, the pigeon is just going to knock out the pieces, crap on the board, and strut around like it is victorious." - Author Unknown
I wouldn't doubt if someone got it on tape, the bus stop was pretty packed at the time right across the street.
"In the beginning of a change, the Patriot is a scarce man, brave, hated and scorned. When his cause succeeds, however, the timid join him, for then it costs nothing to be a Patriot."
If this guy jumped in front of my truck yelling he was going to shoot me while pointed his hands in my direction I probably would have filled in a pothole after I ran him over Hope he gets the help he needs, he clearly has something loose up stairs.
"In the beginning of a change, the Patriot is a scarce man, brave, hated and scorned. When his cause succeeds, however, the timid join him, for then it costs nothing to be a Patriot."
We had to go down state street this a.m. and we didn't see or hear anything. And that was at 9:40. Must not have been all that bad.
When the INSANE are running the ASYLUM In individuals, insanity is rare; but in groups, parties, nations and epochs, it is the rule. -- Friedrich Nietzsche
“How fortunate for those in power that people never think.” Adolph Hitler
Boxy... Property values and lack of rental tenancy pretty much say it all... Other than a 2 block radius surrounding Proctors, where the chosen few are making wads o' cash, the city is a war zone. It reminds me of Utica + drugs and violence.
If what you're saying is that Schdy (+ Utica) are like most other Mohawk Valley mill towns, then I agree. When industry left and jobs left with them, what is left is Schenectady, Amsterdam, Ilion, Utica... on and on to a greater or lesser degree.
The modern conservative is engaged in one of man's oldest exercises in moral philosophy; that is, the search for a superior moral justification for selfishness. John Kenneth Galbraith
See Visitor... Nothing "good" ever happens in Schenectady... If you should hear of anything "good" happening in Schenectady... post it on this board... They will make sure that it's eliminated immediately.
It's tough to talk about things that are good when they are equally as bad as well.
For example, it could be said that it is good that Mexican Radio is coming to downtown (the on again-off again, and based on today's news).
While this could be something we might all otherwise cheer about, we all know that it will be balanced with the bad news----more stealing from the taxpayers that cannot afford it.
The building has an assessment now of somewhere in the vicinity of $1.4 million.
So look at it this way. Most likely the taxpayers will fork over money to renovate the place. But remember, the homeowners are being cited for assorted violations and ordered to fix them but they don't have the money to fix their houses because they are paying to fix up the properties downtown for property owners who have more than enough money in their own bank accounts to entirely fund the renos themselves.
Then after the building is renovated, the value of the property goes up just like if you renovate your kitchen your value increases (based on the building permit). So, let's say the building that is currently worth $1.4mil, suppose it's assessed value increases to $2.0 mil. It's 100% tax exempt now, it most likely be 100% exempt after, so it's NOTHING BUT BAD NEWS for the homeowners who will have their tax bills increased even more to cover the cost of that extra $0.6 mil in value.
I'm not saying it's guaranteed they will be 100% tax exempt, but based on the EVIDENCE, the dems WILL hand out yet another 100% tax exemption.
And what is happening in the city is that as the "assessed value" of downtown properties increases, the "taxable assessed value" of the city goes down resulting in the homeowners paying more and more.
Homeowners simply cannot afford the taxes anymore.
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Optimists close their eyes and pretend problems are non existent. Better to have open eyes, see the truths, acknowledge the negatives, and speak up for the people rather than the politicos and their rich cronies.
If what you're saying is that Schdy (+ Utica) are like most other Mohawk Valley mill towns, then I agree. When industry left and jobs left with them, what is left is Schenectady, Amsterdam, Ilion, Utica... on and on to a greater or lesser degree.
High labor costs and unions that wanted more in pay and benefits than the companies were willing or able to pay.
Cheap unskilled labor in the anti union south was a major factor. GE moved to Greenville, then found out that the work ethic in the south was quite different than in Schdy. I talked with a manager who was among the original people to facilitate the move south. On opening day of deer season, most of his employees just didn't show up. No calling in sick, or vacation day... They just Don't show up for work.
After the move south, GE moved to mexico then on to china. Finally, GE "Partnered" with Japanese Companies like Toshiba so that when GE won an order, it was often manufactured by Toshiba in Japan.
The modern conservative is engaged in one of man's oldest exercises in moral philosophy; that is, the search for a superior moral justification for selfishness. John Kenneth Galbraith
"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."
See Visitor... Nothing "good" ever happens in Schenectady... If you should hear of anything "good" happening in Schenectady... post it on this board... They will make sure that it's eliminated immediately.
It is hard to feel "good" when your annual property tax bill is about 10% of what your property is worth, and it goes up TWICE a year. I don't think it is necessary that I explain what "good" things I get out of my tax bill. We all know it isn't jack-schit. There really is not one thing to be proud of this city for in the slightest, anymore.
"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."
There is no good news coming in or out of schenectady! they continually make up bullcrap feel good stories that their cheerleaders spew.....but it is all just that.......bullcrap! How many police officers actually live in the city? How many firemen live in the city? How many city workers live in the city? Can anybody get the stats on this?
The truth of the matter is.......crime is at an all time high...taxes are at an all time high.....homes are losing their value daily........pitbulls, gangs and drug dealers/addicts rule the city.............people are walking away from their homes............infrustructure is failing...............there is blight in every neighborhood............pools can't be opened............the school is substandard.........there are now TWO Hamilton Hills..............and the freakin' list goes on and on and on!!!
.........and that is POSITIVELY the truth!!! And that is the good news folks!
When the INSANE are running the ASYLUM In individuals, insanity is rare; but in groups, parties, nations and epochs, it is the rule. -- Friedrich Nietzsche
“How fortunate for those in power that people never think.” Adolph Hitler
There is no good news coming in or out of Schenectady!
See Visitor... The attitude that I described... "THERE IS NO GOOD NEWS COMING IN OR OUT OF SCHENECTADY"
The modern conservative is engaged in one of man's oldest exercises in moral philosophy; that is, the search for a superior moral justification for selfishness. John Kenneth Galbraith
The sheople have a hard time distinguishing between 'good news' and 'REALITY'!!!
When the INSANE are running the ASYLUM In individuals, insanity is rare; but in groups, parties, nations and epochs, it is the rule. -- Friedrich Nietzsche
“How fortunate for those in power that people never think.” Adolph Hitler
See Visitor... The attitude that I described... "THERE IS NO GOOD NEWS COMING IN OR OUT OF SCHENECTADY"
THERE ARE PLENTY OF GOOD FAIRY TALES!
"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."
Logged
Hope he gets the help he needs, he clearly has something loose up stairs.
