For Sweeney, DWI is second offense
Former Rep. John Sweeney pleaded guilty to the charge of driving while intoxicated on Friday, February 26, for an incident which occurred on April 5, 2009.
The former state GOP executive director was arrested for speeding and driving under the influence of alcohol when pulled over on Route 9. He was originally charged with a felony, but scraped by with a misdemeanor. He faces up to 30 days in County Jail for his second DWI offense, a $1,000 fine, three years probation and 300 hours of community service.
Sweeney's license has also been revoked, and if it is reinstated during his probation he will have to wear a device that monitors his alcohol intake. Sweeney has a history of alcohol related incidents; his first conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol was in November 2007 when was pulled over on the Northway for driving erratically. He was charged with aggravated DWI, which is a felony, and also had an unidentified 23 year-old woman in the car at the time of his arrest.
Spa City planner to leave post
Jaclyn Hakes, principal planner for the City of Saratoga Springs, recently announced her resignation, making March 12 her final day. The City has not yet announced plans for replacing her.
Victoria Pool back in hot water?
Two weeks ago, Governor Paterson released a list of 55 New York State park and historic site closures and cut services. Although the Victoria Pool wasn't one of the sites listed as facing closure, a recent development regarding unavailable funding for the pool and numerous other facilities is placing the Pool back in hot water. According to Paterson's proposal, six sites, including the Victoria pool, would remain open with the help of $5 million of the Environmental Protection Fund, which would cover operational costs. However, according to state law, EPF money cannot be used to cover facility operations.
Schuylerville Dissolution Update
Schuylerville began its dissolution study this week. Late last year, the town began discussion on the issue of whether or not Schuylerville should dissolve into the town of Saratoga. After receiving a $37,000 state grant to cover the majority of the cost of conducting the study, the process is in full swing. Although it may take almost a year for the results, town leaders and residents are eager to review the findings and what they suggest about the fate of Schuylerville.
"Citizens for Wilton"
Citizens for Wilton is a non-partisan citizens' group aimed at raising awareness and promoting community involvement on issues surrounding the town's imminent development and growth over the next decade. For more information regarding the group and the critical issues affecting Wilton (such as town planning, roads and traffic, parks and recreation, and water and sewer) visit www.citizensforwilton.org. Members of the public are welcome to attend all meetings.
Ture will testify
The assault case involving a Saratoga Springs man who allegedly stabbed his mother on September 22, 2009 is moving forward. Nicholas Ture, 20, was initially found mentally unfit to testify, and pleaded not guilty to felony charges of assault and criminal possession of a weapon. Ture appeared in Saratoga County Court on Monday, March 1, and was deemed fit for trial after completing a thorough psychological assessment. The trial will now proceed as a criminal case. Ture is currently being held at Saratoga County Jail, where he remains under the care of mental health psychiatrists.
Global Foundries, local workforce to benefit from $150,000 grant
The State Department of Labor announced on Wednesday, March 3, that Global Foundries will be directly benefiting from three different grants, totaling $150,000, meant for boosting projects that prepare the area's workforce for the company's official arrival.
The plan is to create an active collaboration between local workforce investment boards to prepare the Capital Region's unemployed workers for the anticipated influx of jobs. Three separate grants, administered by the Greater Capital Region WIBs and funded by the Labor Department, will help this region get ready for what's to come. With $25,000, the Labor Department, CEG and the Greater Capital Region WIBs will work with the private sector to assure that their workforce needs, current and future, are being addressed. Another $25,000 grant will further develop career readiness programs across the region, build consensus among existing work readiness programs and create a regional brand recognized by employers An additional $100,000 grant will be used to inform students, parents, and educators about technical careers in emerging industries, with the goal of developing a pipeline of skilled workers. This grant will also serve the unemployed or those seeking a career change.
When Global Foundries is fully operational, it will need 1,400 workers, which is why bridging the communication gap between the company and experienced local workers is a top priority for Colleen C. Gardner, Acting Commissioner of Labor for New York State.
Grant money will also help with educational programs and outreach. The goal of the Department is to prepare not only the current workforce but the future workforce as well by marketing Science, Technology, Engineering and Math ( STEM) careers to students at high school and college-level programs.
Horsing Around
TR, the famous fiberglass horse in front of Roohan Realty on Broadway, reached a national audience last night on the Jay Leno show. If you don't remember TR, he became famous (locally & online) this summer when vandals mounted an all-out bodily assault on the defenseless horse.
Former Rep. John Sweeney pleaded guilty to the charge of driving while intoxicated on Friday, February 26, for an incident which occurred on April 5, 2009.
The former state GOP executive director was arrested for speeding and driving under the influence of alcohol when pulled over on Route 9. He was originally charged with a felony, but scraped by with a misdemeanor. He faces up to 30 days in County Jail for his second DWI offense, a $1,000 fine, three years probation and 300 hours of community service.
Sweeney's license has also been revoked, and if it is reinstated during his probation he will have to wear a device that monitors his alcohol intake. Sweeney has a history of alcohol related incidents; his first conviction for driving under the influence of alcohol was in November 2007 when was pulled over on the Northway for driving erratically. He was charged with aggravated DWI, which is a felony, and also had an unidentified 23 year-old woman in the car at the time of his arrest.
Spa City planner to leave post
Jaclyn Hakes, principal planner for the City of Saratoga Springs, recently announced her resignation, making March 12 her final day. The City has not yet announced plans for replacing her.
Victoria Pool back in hot water?
Two weeks ago, Governor Paterson released a list of 55 New York State park and historic site closures and cut services. Although the Victoria Pool wasn't one of the sites listed as facing closure, a recent development regarding unavailable funding for the pool and numerous other facilities is placing the Pool back in hot water. According to Paterson's proposal, six sites, including the Victoria pool, would remain open with the help of $5 million of the Environmental Protection Fund, which would cover operational costs. However, according to state law, EPF money cannot be used to cover facility operations.
Schuylerville Dissolution Update
Schuylerville began its dissolution study this week. Late last year, the town began discussion on the issue of whether or not Schuylerville should dissolve into the town of Saratoga. After receiving a $37,000 state grant to cover the majority of the cost of conducting the study, the process is in full swing. Although it may take almost a year for the results, town leaders and residents are eager to review the findings and what they suggest about the fate of Schuylerville.
"Citizens for Wilton"
Citizens for Wilton is a non-partisan citizens' group aimed at raising awareness and promoting community involvement on issues surrounding the town's imminent development and growth over the next decade. For more information regarding the group and the critical issues affecting Wilton (such as town planning, roads and traffic, parks and recreation, and water and sewer) visit www.citizensforwilton.org. Members of the public are welcome to attend all meetings.
Ture will testify
The assault case involving a Saratoga Springs man who allegedly stabbed his mother on September 22, 2009 is moving forward. Nicholas Ture, 20, was initially found mentally unfit to testify, and pleaded not guilty to felony charges of assault and criminal possession of a weapon. Ture appeared in Saratoga County Court on Monday, March 1, and was deemed fit for trial after completing a thorough psychological assessment. The trial will now proceed as a criminal case. Ture is currently being held at Saratoga County Jail, where he remains under the care of mental health psychiatrists.
Global Foundries, local workforce to benefit from $150,000 grant
The State Department of Labor announced on Wednesday, March 3, that Global Foundries will be directly benefiting from three different grants, totaling $150,000, meant for boosting projects that prepare the area's workforce for the company's official arrival.
The plan is to create an active collaboration between local workforce investment boards to prepare the Capital Region's unemployed workers for the anticipated influx of jobs. Three separate grants, administered by the Greater Capital Region WIBs and funded by the Labor Department, will help this region get ready for what's to come. With $25,000, the Labor Department, CEG and the Greater Capital Region WIBs will work with the private sector to assure that their workforce needs, current and future, are being addressed. Another $25,000 grant will further develop career readiness programs across the region, build consensus among existing work readiness programs and create a regional brand recognized by employers An additional $100,000 grant will be used to inform students, parents, and educators about technical careers in emerging industries, with the goal of developing a pipeline of skilled workers. This grant will also serve the unemployed or those seeking a career change.
When Global Foundries is fully operational, it will need 1,400 workers, which is why bridging the communication gap between the company and experienced local workers is a top priority for Colleen C. Gardner, Acting Commissioner of Labor for New York State.
Grant money will also help with educational programs and outreach. The goal of the Department is to prepare not only the current workforce but the future workforce as well by marketing Science, Technology, Engineering and Math ( STEM) careers to students at high school and college-level programs.
Horsing Around
TR, the famous fiberglass horse in front of Roohan Realty on Broadway, reached a national audience last night on the Jay Leno show. If you don't remember TR, he became famous (locally & online) this summer when vandals mounted an all-out bodily assault on the defenseless horse.
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