In combing the voter rolls of Alaska, Democrats found nine Dan Sullivans in their bid to defeat Sen Dan Sullivan by deceiving voters intentionally and winning the Senate seat…
The NY Times says it was organized, deliberate and done with knowledge of their candidate.
And it is likely going to work…..
Politics is about winning, and if that means you have to trick and manipulate, you still win and get control of the Senate.
Wonder if anyone thinks to ask wassup with that old Pizza Pit building which I believe was or is owned by the folks who once owned the House of Horrors across the street. Are we waiting for a tree to grow through the roof ?
I guess Vice President JD Vance will rally in,Ogdensburg on Monday, using Fort Drum to land….Rumors had been the Maple City visit was nixed due to security issues at the airport and the event would be in Rome…But it’s moved back I guess. This is a pretty big deal as it will dominate the Election Eve news cycle. Dems are,criticising but they didn’t mind when VP Biden visited some years back for Bill Owen’s.
Not to be outdone, The Big County is proposing a 7.2% tax levy hike. https://www.wwnytv.com/2026/10/28/st-lawrence-co-budget-plan-lowers-tax-rate-12th-straight-year/
The Thompson Park Zoo has a new director . He is Gabriel Yerdon, an Oswego County native, who offered this summary of his background.
When asked to summarize his background, he said: “I grew up on a dairy farm in Oswego County, and I've been surrounded by farm animals and wildlife my whole life. That passion took me to Brazil, where I spent a year working at a wildlife rehabilitation clinic, and it shaped my studies and research in conservation at Tufts University. Wanting to make a difference closer to home, I joined the Tug Hill Commission, working with local communities and partners to conserve one of the state's most unique landscapes. Most recently, at the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation, I've worked with partners across the Finger Lakes to improve water quality for both the people who rely on them and the ecosystems the watersheds support. Today, my family and I raise alpacas, sheep and many other animals on our own farm.
Got all six TVs streaming so I can lie at home in bed and make sure they are all on FOX News. Nice to be rid of those boxes but I went out to Spectrum to turn them in it was like an ER waiting room so I'll have to go back when I have more time
Of course I had Big Apple do the work and they were very helpful ....The picture looks sharper too...
Calling "aspirational". the County is talking up a $9.3 M facility for the military at the Watertown Airport. It's predicated on getting a grant combined with $900K of county money....
I guess if it's free that's fine and the county has done a nice job with the airport, but I'm not sure why it's needed. Let's get Shannon's restaurant open first.
https://www.wwnytv.com/2026/10/28/jefferson-co-plans-93m-military-center-watertown-airport/
The state's cannabis regulators are warning against edibles masquerading as Halloween candy..,..Some like "Stoneos" are a take off on Oreos...
Why worry about this...Doesn't the state want people graduating into the stoner culture,
We have handed out liquor to the youngsters for years...Usually brands that don't move, but they and their parents like it.
If the Yeminis want to give out edibles, that's great.
Had a nice chat with Chairman Coon today.....He called after one or more of his faithful called him upset I made fun of the GOP in the previous post....Who would run and throw a fit over humor, except a humorless person. Anyway, good to talk to the Chairman.
Don knew it was parody, and I take swipes at the Dems regularly prompting many of you to yelll taco taco, Maga Scum...
Today I did chat with the Legislature District 6 candidate Heather McGregor today..,We got mixed up on what day she was in...My fault and I apologized to her and all of you....Couple interesting points in the interview...One that she would like an elected County Executive for accountability and so we couldn't have an unelected bureaucrat blaming President Trum for a big tax hike when the Leg is 15-0 GOP. She also echoed what most feel about the County's Greatest Deliberative Body....What exactly do they do ?
The owners of the Bills are donating to Kathy Hochul and the Dems…Well they should for that new stadium….Trump corruption ? Ok I’ll buy it, but accept you corruption too Dems. And we assume Bills fans will vote for the Governor as well.
MEMO
From : Don Coon
To: Red Hot Republicans
Date: 10/28/26
RE: Blakeman rally.
Girls, can you pick up some bunting and balloon to dress up that presser Sunday for Bruce? Some cider and donuts too, but say if they will donate those,
Maybe a couple hand scribbled signs to direct people into the building.
Luv Ya
Don
Councilman Shoen said he had been shown "the numbers" from the golf course. And he told me at best half the tee box signs were sold....If all the law firms, consultants, engineering firms bought a sign all 18 would be taken,
Governor Hochul says her political aura and organization will carry people like Blake Gendebien across the finish line...The Hochul machine is out there snd may well deliver for the Lisbon farmer...
She already has buried any talk of an illegal landfill....has all her unions out in force and has Republicans hoping against hope their candidate can prevail.
Look at the NY PBA....They know about sanctuary, know about cashless bail and looking the other way, but know where their bread is buttered and yesterday endorsed the Governor....
Cops, prosecutors , prison guard.....All voting for the Governor..,,Tish too.....Makes you shake your head,.
And the City of Watertown votes Hochul.
People don't use checks much anymore but with local government you end up paying your taxes, etc with a check....I remember the old days when you mail your sales tax on the 20th and pray for those three or four days of float....
That's no long er the case, but when you send in a property tax payment it's often well over a week till it clears....
Now in the rare occasions I have a check, I don't run to the bank than day, but do deposit the next business day. Why doesn't government do the same ?
The answer is , its not their business and it doesn't matter...Reminds me of the days at Parks and Rec and how it was conveniently blamed on the hapless CSEA employee.
A lot of woman fudge their age by subtracting years and we don't want to deport them..Rep. Omar added a year and we want to deport her ?
That's just the Man-O-Sphere being a dick. Come on , man!
Some months back a local woman who owns apartments and is responsible bough a six plex on the near east side and wanted to acquire a vacant parcel next door that the City has owned for seven years.
Told her who to contact and she did and offered $5K...The City said they needed to get the assessed value of $5900. This person concurred and offered that.....Great, a useless parcel in private hands and money in the City' pockets....
But then the City started listing a bunch of conditions for the property and the prospective buyer was glad to discuss that. However radio silence ensued...
Yesterday I called a Council Member to try and restart what should be a routine transaction...The Council Member said he has wanted city owned parcels moved and ask for a list but never got one. Two sides to everything...Be anxious to hear the other side, but I recall frequently selling parcels years ago with no problem.
City Hall does spend a lot of times on FOI requests though. A simple request for what it actually costs to operate Thompson Park was brushed off as too onerous and can't be answered till Christmas.,,
Hard for Republicans to sell their wares when their own hired staff are dissing the party's major accomplishment the past two years....County government, with a 15-0 majority on the Leg, are blaming the Big Beautiful Bill for their decision to propose hiking the property tax level by 6.3%.
The Bill is being blamed for shifting some costs to the County.....One government blaming another. Wonder how many of the 15 are voting for Hochul ?
Don't worry GOP....Dems are not much better...One of their County Leg candidates scheduled for an interview yesterday went to a yoga class instead and the party's candidate for Congress failed to call in as scheduled.
The administering class has a trifecta of tax hikes this year, but there is no accountability.
Republicans candidate for Governor Bruce Blakeman is coming to Watertown on Sunday afternoon for what’s billed as a rally. it’s being held at the Caprara Events Center on Faichney Drive, which meets the criteria of being near the airport. Hopefully Billy can find those,two Black Escalades.
An Airport rally would,be better, but Kathy might not like that…..
Will anyone go ? Probably the same people who went to the Kasich snoozer in 2016.
No Kid Rock or Nicki Minaj at this one. One GOP insider described the visit as a guilt trip because Blakeman hasn’t been north of the Thruway…..It will be the basic Watertown press conference with about 30-40 present.
On Monday, VP Vance is expected to rally with Republicans in Rome, NY… A stop had been planned for Ogdensburg we hear, the Secret Service wouldn’t approve the sight lines at the airport.
Who is the Pearl Street Pub community supporting…Well, talking to people I see little support for the Governor, but like most groups, many don’t vote. Mr Blakeman gets his votes by default as nobody says they know him or like him.
People like Tom DiNapoli , and many have been captivated by Saritha Komatireddy for AG……Among our NY 21 folks, the Mule seems ahead and in NY24 people like Rep. Tenney who has visited the Pub.,….The rest of the ballot draws a blank.
The way our state leadership pushes weed makes you wonder how often are Kathy Hochul and Tish James stoned? Albany is touting sales numbers for licensed dispensaries, but the unlicensed ones still thrive…..
Has anyone in media ever asked top state officials about their own drug use ?
Jefferson County is increasing its property tax levy by 6.3% un a budget proposed today. The tax rate would decrease slightly. The excuse du jour are SNAP payments.
It’s the confluence of tax hikes from different jurisdictions that is crushing us….So,now County lawmakers will get out their budget knifed
A Town of Watertown fire truck heading south on Washington Street apparently left the road, careening through front yards before hitting a pole in front of the home for former Council Member Olney.
A report of two injuries.
Got a letter today from the Water Department....,Something about lead pipes on the service entrance are possible in this neighborhood....I've been here over 40 years , so I have drank a lot of water with no apparent ill effects although some would say my wits are dimmed.
I can go pay to have water tested or buy filters or just do nothing..., I'll opt for nothing. If something bad hasn't' happened by now it probably won't.
Mayor Pierce has name Kathy Plante-Hunt as Citizen of the Quaerer for her volunteer work at the Arsenal Street Cemetery…. Kathy has worked at it for years so her efforts are to be lauded
https://www.wwnytv.com/2026/10/26/watertown-mayor-names-cemetery-volunteer-citizen-quarter/
The welder and his Robin went to vote in Depauville yesterday...Two of our employees voted at the County building yesterday, of course fully on the clock as is required by the State of New York....
Early voting continues today at two locations....
The very important matter of Dave's Hot Chicken goes before the Town Planning Board again toon......Why ? A building in a commercial plaza previously a restaurant (TGIF) and the Senior Citizens Club of the Town of Watertown have to pass judgment ?
Jeez....Back in 1985 when Marty and I opened the Pub on Pearl, we checked the zoning which was compliant, did some renovations according to code , got a C of O from the Fire Department still on the wall today , and worked with Dolly to get our liquor license,,,,There was procedure and paperwork but none of this nonsense.
Certainly no arguing over the color scheme.
Time is money...a concept guvmint is not aware of and whoever is opening Dave has no doubt spent money picking around with people who like picking people around.
Personally, I am concerned Dave's color scheme will be alarming to passersby causing accidents and mental anguish..,,A psychological impact statement may be in order, but lets run that by "legal" first
Jake folded and withdrew his zone change request for the Ives Hill CC property. He says he has had an overwhelming show of support from neighbors Support for what ? He also announced Shannon will be running the course and clubhouse for next year and I am sure that will go well.
How’s the agreement to lease the City course doing? Looks like the two courses will be run by dueling accountants….At least they won’t have trouble keeping track of “numbers”.
https://www.wwnytv.com/2026/10/26/ives-hill-country-club-owner-pulls-rezoning-request/
St Lawrence County lawmakers are considering modest pay hikes….Of course the question is should elected officials be paid at all. It is called public service after all. Should the chairman make $20K? That’s almost $400 a week.
What really do legislators do at the county or state level ? An aside, the pay plan was approved 9-5 with one abstention…
https://www.wwnytv.com/2026/10/26/4-years-pay-raises-proposed-st-lawrence-co-lawmakers/
A new 42 unit apartment complex for the homeless is nearing completion in Ogdensburg…..Looks like a nice place to be homeless…..Lot of people who work and bathe might like a place like this to live in….
Hope they appreciate it…By the way, the State did require an EV charging station at the complex.
https://www.wwnytv.com/2026/10/26/housing-homeless-set-open-ogdensburg/
Those Queen of Hearts are such cash cows, why doesn’t the City run them….To pay for parades …….lawyers…overtime…Whatever…I’m sure the attorney would rule the City can hold them….
Same thing with the slots like at the mall…Lots of money..Gotta call Shoen and get him to suggest it.
Football squares too.
Kathy Hochul gets low marks on freedom for New Yorkers….No surprise there as the Cato Institute says Gov Hochul is the worst….It doesn’t matter because New Yorkers don’t care about freedom.
Taking a look at weekend early votes, you better believe in the bro ide about Republicans voting day of….
Early voters were out this weekend in Jefferson County....1,171 cast ballots at the two locations offered...920 at the County Office Building and 251 at the fire hall in Depauville.
Interesting its 485 were Dems and 436 Republicans with the rest no party or scattered.
Immediately one of you is chirping that we Republicans vote "day off" because that's what the Bible says. Maybe....but Saturday numbers from the Big County were heavily skewed Democratic....And yes one polling place is in Potsdam.
In the Big County, 578 voted on Sunday,with 272 Dems and154 GOP
Kathy Hochul is smiling.
In Massena schools, some teachers refuse to teach about AI or incorporate into their lesson plans....Now that's a great approach to one of the great leaps in technology which carries great potential and potential negatives.
Just refuse to teach about it......Hows the printing press, the cotton gin, electricity, the Internet fit into the curriculum.?
Dressed in jeans and work boots, Democrat Blake Gendebien was seen campaigning on the Res where Dems usually do quite well...Piling up margins in Franklin, Clinton and Essex counties are key to the Gendebien effort....Meanwhile his PAC has a lot of ads up carefully worded to equate Anthony Constantino with people yelling "shoot back at the police" and then alleging somebody ordered "kill the police" stickers from the Mule....,It's misleading at best but if it sways a couple points, well politics isn't bean bag
This is the only race that there is much doubt about, and Watertown doesn't get to participate because I heard we are not in NY 21......But a couple miles away on NY 3 or NY283 and you are in that district.
Thirty year old Alea Melendez of Horseheads, NY was the apparent suicide victim that involved driving to the middle of the T.I. Bridge and taking the leap.
Must have thought about it a while and planned where to do the act....Normally suicides are not something the news covers but this involves an unusual act on a well known structure.....Plus the victim was young...Be interesting to know what motivated if for no other reason than spotting the inclination in others.
Snide and snarky comments to come but I won't clear them .....editing some call it but its censorship to others. It would be interesting to know how many such suicides and accidents have resulted in the long fall.
A McDonalds employee seen on camera dumping grease in a storm drain....Does anyone believe a chain like McDonalds condones this if it is indeed that much of an affront to the environment......
Unless corporate ordered the dumping why make a big deal ? The answer is "because we can."
https://cbs6albany.com/news/local/latham-mcdonalds-dumped-grease-unlawfully-down-storm-drain
Where do I vote hysteria is gone in Watertown and by 2028 the County BOE is looking to do the voting center concept all over...
That means they will print you a ballot for where you live at any of many voting centers around the County.....I know...I vote day off and I vote in my town.....Technology is changing that and it's one more way voting is easier than ever....
By the way, our current BOE people are very helpful and friendly.
So I voted this morning....a triggering act to some of you..,,,but to me an example of civics and commitment to Democracy.
I went to the early voting spot in Depauville. Nice facility for people in that part or the county. I was first but a couple from Clayton was next and several others followed,,..
I met the incoming Democratic Commissioner who said over 700 voted early on Saturday at the two locations in Watertown and Depauville...Clearly more people are comfortable with the convenience.....
In the Big County 1195 voted Saturday and most of them were Dems....649 to 296 Republicans and the rest were Independents other minor parties. How do I know that ?
Wonder how stupid you would have to be to have a polling place within 200 yards of your house for ten days and not bother to vote.....and a bar nearby to boot.
Take the family and neighbors and make it a Sunday event.....
I did not vote a straight ticket and did do a couple write ins. For Judge I voted for the guy with a Z in his name as I like the letter Z.
Everyone there was very friendly and I enjoyed my sojourn outside the City,
Instead of all the special detail weekend press releases, how about one release that says it's the job of police to enforce vehicle and traffic law every day of the year, and leave it at that ?
I'll add to it...Be extra careful around Halloween particularly in the south side portions of Watertown where all the townies bring their kids for free candy.
Looks like the homeless had a campfire in the woods again...Someone called 911 and I saw a truck go by....I want to make it clear, I do not call over these smoke incidents. After being roundly criticized for calling about a young girl having a twerking episode, I don't call for anyone at any time.
Certainly a campfire in the woods hurts no one.
Tish has to find an outside lawyer to investigate the Cornell 7 whom she had made prejudicial comments about….Thats nice….Quite the attorney she is…
Grow up boys....The NY 21 twins are hitting each other with their bankrolls on TV and filing police reports.....He's dogging my farm....no he has Antifa stealing my signs......
It's the silly season as we await the verdict of the people.......
Why is media concerned over the accommodations political figures enjoy when traveling....If I donate to a campaign I want them to sleep well, and why shouldn't AOC travel well, She has accomplished more in politics than most.
Early voting starts today in NY with voting at the County Building and the Depauville Fire Hall starting at 9 AM till 5 PM...Same tomorrow. Any county resident can vote at either location. Check county websites to see locations and times where you live.
Of course if you are too lazy to go you can insist you like the tradition of day of voting and then not bother to go that day either.
Two out of every three of you will not vote.
https://www.jeffersoncountyny.gov/departments/elections/early-voting
Town of Watertown residents have to elect a Supervisor next month....How's that worked out for the towns folk of late ?
Supervisor Jim Wright says he is seeking to continue in the role since being appointed earlier this year to a vacancy...Since petition period has passed the slot will be filled by whoever gets the most write in votes. If he didn't actively seek write-ins somebody could get a couple names written in and would win a full term.....
Mr. Wright likely wins.
Those who are concerned over NNY local yokel pols making too much money, should take time to look around the Empire State. It's not just the four state lawmakers absent all of 2026...Theres the even higher paid NYC Council members who do little or nothing...And out in the 'burbs, county legislators have a nice niche,...
So while SLC muses about local lawmakers and what they make, it's a pittance compared to elsewhere.....Of course the unelected pay scams are even more more egregious as in the many authorities and commissions that do little but spend a lot.
Another choker.......What is it with the Watertown boyfriend..,Just loves to grab the old lady by the throat. Is it that high from oxygen deprivation some claim to enjoy ?
We don't have newspaper endorsements anymore but some papers still do like this Post backing of Sarithat Komatireddy for AG......The former federal prosecutor is clearly the choice over Tish but since people don't pay much attention to any of this , many will reflexively vote for the incumbent.
So Ilhan Omar isn’t her real name…..her dad was a murderous regime member in Somalia and she seems to have married her brother……Important thing is she is a Democrat and will get,reelected. Period.
https://nypost.com/2026/10/22/us-news/ilhan-omar-isnt-squad-reps-real-name-feds-bombshell-docs/
All those ads about Constantino wanting to shoot police and today the Fraternal Order of Police endorses who ? Constantino.
Go figure, Blake . Now will the pro Gendebien media take notice of this odd contradiction.
Got a text during the show there was an active shooter at Lowville Academy…Didn’t say that on the air and checked around and learned it was a fake call…A likely swatting.
Kids got sent home, but hopefully the AH who did it is caught. There we similar incidents at various regional schools.
https://www.wwnytv.com/2026/10/22/sheriff-swatting-prompts-lowville-academy-lockdown/
Not an expert on roofs but that building in the Park getting a new one has some kind of specialty roof that has stuff growing on in it….How about a contractor comes in and strips it and puts a nice forest green metal roof up there…..Why do taxpayers have to pay ?
A media outlet wanted to do a story on legal bills but it has taken weeks to FOI the records….The. numbers from the links are still delayed and there is no season ending debriefing from Mr Fallon…. The manager is in Germany.
I was driving across the Pearl St Bridge a few minutes ago and there was a dude laid out on the sidewalk….Two people had come across him and I stopped to make sure they had a phone and the were calling 911…I asked if he was breathing , and he moved his head so I moved on…Nobody else stopped…God help any of us who need help.
South Jefferson School District has hired the Sackets Super involved in the ICE flap as their superintendent....Guess people in Adams and Rodman are woke.....Jennifer Gaffney-Goodnough was named super of the year in NY for her efforts in Sackets Harbor.
Nothing in the release on pay....
https://www.newzjunky.com/south-jefferson-central-announces-new-superintendent/
Over 18 million Americans have already voted and with our early voting starting Saturday the number will rise..,,
Ultimately one of three of you will vote.....l might try to get out this weekend to early vote..,,,,Then again I might tell everyone I like to vote day off and then forget to go.
Just an aside....Wouldn't want to be in the tie business. Lots of candidates not wearing ties during speeches and TV interviews...
Town of Watertown residents only now learning the real cost of pie in the sky keep hearing more as talk continues of an events center, now anchored the the increingly moribund mall.....A mall that now relies on slot machines to attract people,
Town residents are going to be saddled with a new tax..,,Do they want to pay more ? Likely not.
Another person flying out of a carnival ride to their demise.....Think I'll stick to the bumper cars.
Here's the story of a guy who spent ten years building his business in Paris and looters destroyed it...So what ? It was for the kids so they have more teachers and better schools. Small price to pay, so man up and rebuild your store till next time.
Been three days since I got my flu shot with no ill effects,,,,Never had a problem with that shot but never again with those Fauci pokes.
Of course, because I am a Karen, I had the pharmacist come to the studio.
It's called backing the blue and a professional courtesy....Nobody likes domestic violence and nobody likes traffic tickets or DWIs....but If you work at McDonalds there's nothing wrong with getting free fries.
If you can get a free ice machine, why not a roof.....The City is spending thousands on the prelude to repairing the visitors center roof in the Park, a building owned by a private corporation.
Couldn't we get the engineering firms to volunteer their work just like we did for the Christmas Parade ?
Yes, local media did cover Tuesday night's NY 24 debate in Rochester. So you can learn what went on.....I was criticized for not knowing this as there was nothing in the Wednesday paper....But let it be said I do subscribe to the paper for the benefit of the couple of old men in my old man bar who still like to peruse a paper.
Not sure if there was anything on TV. Frankly it would be nice if radio made arrangements to carry such things ...A bit of team effort could help better inform the public.
