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Legislative Column by Assemblyman Dave Townsend (R,WF-Sylvan Beach) Last week, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the analytical arm of the US Labor Department, released its roundup of employment figures. It’s not exactly the return of Monday Night Football, but some of these statistics are eagerly anticipated by economists for their value in judging current [...]
(Sylvan Beach, NY – Aug. 26, 2010) - On Aug. 26 at 5:10 a.m., the Vineall Ambulance was dispatched to 2501 Vienna Road, Sylvan Beach, reference to an unconscious and unresponsive male at the residence. Inv. Dustin J. Hite also responded to render assistance and upon arrival noted several items commonly used to manufacture methamphetamine. The [...]
Workshops are aimed at driving international tourism to upstate New York I LOVE NEW YORK and Erie Canalway National Heritage Corridor announced that they will host 2010 Tourism Readiness Workshops aimed at driving international tourism to upstate New York. The workshops, scheduled for Aug. 30 through Sept. 1 are designed to help New York State’s [...]
Pictured is a scene from last year’s Golf Classic. 23nd annual event helps benefit children (Oneida, NY) The YMCA of the Greater Tri-Valley invites community golfers to participate in its Annual Fall Golf Classic at the Kanon Valley Country Club on Wednesday, Sept. 15. According to Jeff Rowland, Volunteer Committee Chairman, “It is wonderful to [...]
Legislative Column by Assemblyman Dave Townsend (R,WF-Sylvan Beach) Have you seen New York’s latest weapons system? With luck it will be an effective new tool against one of the planet’s deadliest threats. It looks as if this enemy is committed to a long war against us, but thanks to technological innovation and expanding research it’s [...]
(Sylvan Beach, NY – August 17, 2010) – State Police in Sylvan Beach are investigating a burglary that occurred at the Sylvan Beach Bath House located on Park Avenue in the Village of Sylvan Beach on June 25, 2010. On Friday, June 25, 2010, at approximately 11:49 p.m., a male and female entered the Bathhouse [...]
Legislative Column by Assemblyman Dave Townsend (R,WF-Sylvan Beach) A recent poll conducted by Siena College found that consumer confidence in New York is almost 13 points below the national average. According to the results, about four out of every 10 Empire State residents said that the price of gas and food is having a somewhat [...]
“With a looming emergency hanging over them, Governor Paterson and the New York City-dominated Assembly leadership have finally decided to make across-the-board spending cuts,” said Assemblyman Dave Townsend (R,WF-Sylvan Beach). “But it isn’t the Sword of Damocles that’s about to drop, nor are the spending cuts shared equally or even cuts at all. Instead, Shelly [...]
Legislative Column by Assemblyman Dave Townsend (R,WF-Sylvan Beach) Oneida County was recently the victim of a robbery. The crime was quick and the suspect got away with nearly $50,000. The only problem is that the news media has chosen not only to ignore this unlawful act, but congratulate the thief on his deception. Is this [...]
The Rome Area Chapter of the American Red Cross will hold the following blood drives: August 6 Friday American Legion 1:00-6:00 1153 Clifford Ave. Sylvan Beach For Appts. call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE August 7 Saturday Rome Area Chapter 8:30-12:30 303 W. Liberty St.,Rome For Appts. Call 336-0030 August 27 Friday St. John’s Lutheran Church 10:00-3:00 502 [...]
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