Friday, May 29, 2009

Saranac Thursdays and UPD, City of Utica

If you put the pieces of the puzzle together you get the true picture why the City of Utica endorses
the type of activity that results from Saranac Thursdays. What type of activity you ask, well let me begin to start with promoting a area that pumps alcohol into people who are known to drink and drive, yes the bar owners have no idea because of the flood of party goers from the event mentioned above. I love the Brewery and I believe in free enterprise and know the bar owners mean well and are there for entertainment purposes and good food only. The amount of arrest that occur after the event are great for the City of Utica and the Utica Police Department and keep our City running. But this is not a way to generate revenue for the City. We need to make our area more business friendly, The County Legislators that continue to keep the sales tax at the current rate that only was intended to be temporary don't help the equation either.
Where are the family friendly activities that the City endorces that don't include alcohol?
Do you know let our readers know they would appreciate it.

Tuesday, May 19, 2009

55 Million Dollar Deal with the Oneidas

The two Oneidas are at it Oneida County and the Oneida Indian Nation have brokered a back door deal that is said to be of benefit to all parties involved.
If one was to believe back door politics is a way to do business then I am writing this in vain.
This deals smells of rotten fish. The Legislators have an obligation to say no to this bum deal and go back and demand what we are justly due, 3 figures not 2 and a end to land claims with no taxes, and comply with tax laws that are fair for all businesses.

Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Busy making videos


It has been a few days since any new post from myself to you my welcome guest.
I have been busy filming parts of Utica NY and posting them on you tube for all our friends who have left Utica and moved to all parts of the United States and World wide guest on the internet.
I hope you find my videos enjoyable as well as a history of the old neighborhood as it stands today.
Please share your ideas and thoughts and help me make this a welcome place for all.
You can find my videos on this blog page, enjoy...................

Friday, May 1, 2009

Utica Mayor Roefaro Takes Action in Utica on May I Campaign


Utica Mayor David Roefaro and leaders from the Codes Department, Police Department and various departments were on Mary Street to kick off the May I Campaign to rid Utica of Urban Blight, graffiti, and neighborhood complaints called in during April call in for the campaign to form and take to the problems addressed by the residents, already 1 home has been demolished by emergency decoration across from the meeting location on Mary Street. Watch the video we took of the Mayors address today on You Tube below this message or on my you tube page wmenewell.

Monday, April 20, 2009

Picente says Sales tax may never drop! Tanoury Jr. disagrees


Yes he said it folks at Wednesdays Board of Legislators Meeting. Is he for real? Already a State High 8.75% He wants to keep the promised reduction of .75% for another 2 years and HOG IT ALL. Yes HOG IT ALL, he does not want to distribute a fair share to municipalities in the County like Utica and Rome. What a BOZO if he looses the .75 he is talking raising property taxes 30%. Get this guy out of of office please, is he for real? Not all agree with this madness including Utica Legislator Larry Tanoury Jr.

Spending cuts are needed to relieve the .75% cut period......................

Not all county officials agree that the full sales tax rate should continue as is.

During Wednesday’s meeting of the Oneida County Board of Legislators, Legislator Larry Tanoury Jr., D-Utica, said some of the revenue from the 0.75 percent tax should be distributed to municipalities in the county because federal economic stimulus funding will relieve some of the county’s Medicaid costs.

Thank You Larry Tanoury Jr. for sticking up for Oneida County and Utica

Sunday, April 19, 2009

Larry Tanoury Jr. Up and coming Politician with a future


If you take the time to watch your local politicians you will see one that stands out among the crowd of has been and want a bees. This one is a true politician who fights for the citizens he vowed to defend and his name is Larry Tanoury Jr. I am usually not a political endorser but I can't sit idle and not let this man's actions go unnoticed. If you go to his County Legislative meetings or follow his meetings filmed for you tube viewers you will see a great leader in action. He fights for us, and he cares about Utica, for this I support him in all he does, great job Mr. Tanoury Jr. Utica needs more like you.

Monday, April 13, 2009

African Dance & Drumming Workshop by Adanfo On Tour


On Saturday April 25, 2009 a Great event is taking place in Clinton NY by Adanfo On Tour, the event is an African Dance & Drumming Workshop and Concert. There is a African Dance workshop for beginners from 11 am to 12:15 pm. There is an African Drum workshop from 12:45pm to 2:15pm.
There are extra Drums available for those who don't have one.

The tuition for each work shop is only $ 15.00 or take both classes for a low $ 25.00


Don't forget the concert in the evening Starting at 7:30pm to 9:00pm only $ 15.00

The concert cost only $ 10.00 for workshop participants.


PACKAGE DEAL ALL WORKSHOPS AND CONCERT only $ 40.00


ADVANCE REGISTRATION IS STRONGLY SUGGESTED PLEASE CONTACT:
Academy of Preforming and Creative Arts 13 Taylor Ave Clinton, NY 13323 Phone 315-853-7309