Updates and Opinions on the News of the Day
https://mms.tveyes.com/PlaybackPortal.aspx?SavedEditID=c9f6d994-331a-4a19-8d42-7a7b18261bad The Saratoga County Board of Supervisors has now passed a law to address the spread of squatters taking over properties in New York and around the country. In April, the Town of Clifton Park instituted its own law to protect property owners. We have experienced situations involving squatters in Clifton Park and other areas …
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Following a process of analyzing specific areas of the proposed site for the new Bass Pro store in Clifton Park that involved agencies other than the Town, the final site plan approval will be considered by the Town Planning Board Wednesday night. The Town Planning Board granted preliminary site plan approval for the new Bass …
Labor Shortages Continue Following the Pandemic and New York State is taking emergency measures to attract people to government jobs. The NY Helps program(New York Hiring for Emergency Placement) eliminates the necessity for interested applicants to complete a Civil Service Test. Historically, when someone was interested in working for the State, County, Town or school …
Despite protestations from the Squatter Lobby and segments of the press arguing there is no need for new legislation to address these very rare instances of squatters taking control of property, the NYS Legislature approved some new language in NYS law on this topic this weekend. Although I appreciate the new language and effort, the …
As described in an earlier post, draft legislation has been presented in Clifton Park and Saratoga County to protect property owners from unlawful intruders. The public hearing has been held in Clifton Park and the County public hearing is upcoming. The Squatter Lobby has been tipped off that the legislation is moving forward and their …
This is not an announcement of a continuation of the once long running reality show. Instead, its just another day living in the real world where the circumstances created by governmental policy roll down to us here on the local level. Saratoga County and municipal governments throughout the County, like businesses and families, have been …
Clifton Park and Saratoga County unveiling new legislation to protect property owners We have been following a growing number of stories across the country about a growing phenomenon. A person or group of people identify a home that is currently not inhabited. They let themselves in and take over the home as their own. They …
Recent news reports about Misci that were short on details and seemingly more sales than substance have surfaced in earnest in the last couple of weeks. First, there was a statement from Schenectady County officials that the prospect of Misci moving from their current, troubled building were completely unrealistic. I disagree. Within the reports were …
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Many of you reading this may have visited MiSci-The Museum of Innovation and Science as a student or an adult who brought your kids to the museum. In either case the tag line for MiSci of providing an immersive experience for visitors of all ages is truly a goal the staff at the museum successfully …
In a recent post, I relayed the many initiatives Saratoga County has undertaken to provide new resources for individuals and families struggling with drug addiction. The next significant step in this battle fulfills an ongoing goal from 2023. As Chair of the Health and Human Services Committee in recent years I have been proud to work with …
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Clifton Park and Beyond 