“A sentencing date has been set for the crooked lobbyist-turned-government-cooperator who was the star witness at the trial for a convicted aide to Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Todd Howe — an Albany lobbyist who was at the center of a pair of bid-rigging and pay-to-play corruption schemes — will be sentenced on April 5. He … [Read more…]
“I was honored this past year when Sam Magavern, as Executive Director of Partnership for the Public Good, asked me if I would be interested in writing a handbook to assist Western New York residents better understand land use and zoning laws, and more effectively express their concerns about proposed projects or changes in … [Read more…]
“Zoning and land use decisions have major impacts on the wellbeing of a community. The purpose of this handbook is to help individuals and groups in Buffalo and Erie County understand land use and zoning law, terminology and procedures so they can more effectively express their concerns about proposed projects or changes in land … [Read more…]
“The town’s plan to purchase a former church in order to convert it into a new Town Hall is being disputed. The Town Board voted in October to purchase the former Jehovah’s Witnesses Kingdom Hall at 2240 Western Turnpike for $250,000, but a group of residents, including former town Supervisor William Park, has filed … [Read more…]
“Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced more than $32 million in grant funding has been awarded to seven counties to improve emergency communications. This funding will help counties strengthen communications infrastructure that is critical during emergency situations and enhance public safety operations. This includes a variety of projects ranging from the construction of new … [Read more…]
“SCHENECTADY COUNTY — Schenectady County will receive $6 million in state funding to upgrade its emergency radio system. Schenectady was one of seven counties to receive a share of $32 million in funding for emergency communications projects announced on Wednesday by Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo. “This funding will allow counties to continue to upgrade … [Read more…]
“Representatives of Cypress Creek Renewables say they do not expect the drainage problem at a solar array site in the town of Kingston to happen at the site of the Landau Solar project, planned for the slopes above Eddyville, overlooking the Rondout Creek. At an Ulster Town Board public hearing on Monday, company representatives … [Read more…]
“Since 1975, the Local Government Handbook has provided a brief history and a comprehensive and authoritative overview of our local, state, and federal governments. Now in its seventh edition, this publication is an invaluable tool for citizens, municipal oicials, teachers, students, and anyone who seeks to understand the complexity of state and local government. … [Read more…]
“Eden Renewables’ Schodack Open House — taking place on October 23rd and October 30th — is an opportunity for residents and business owners of Schodack to learn more about our proposed community solar farms in their area, meet members of the project team, and offer feedback on the projects. We value the opinion of … [Read more…]
“A 34-year-old volunteer firefighter, assistant scout master and member of the Air National Guard is facing child pornography charges, State Police said in a press release Thursday. Nick Hochmuth of Delanson was charged with one count of possession of a sexual performance by a child and one count or promotion of a sexual performance … [Read more…]