Our friend Liz Joy has been chosen as NY GOP regional chair for eleven North Country Counties....Ms. Joy is now the Schenectady County Chair and is pledging to get Republicans to work together toward common goals....
Sunday, October 4, 2026
Wake Before Killing
Christa Pike remains in a coma following the attempts to kill her….Sure a nurse could trip over the cord to the ventilator but in the name of decency this woman must be conscious when Tennessee takes another bite at the apple…..And the l8kely new Governor wants it done in an electric chair…That’s smokin’.
https://www.kcra.com/article/christa-pikes-failed-tennessee-execution/74014611
Numbers are Elusive
We wait for the "books" on the golf course...Don't know how they are kept....in a fancy program on a computer....in the cloud or just simply in a Dome ledger book....By the way, that reader who wants me to show him the books....Here's a picture.
Should Tish Decide The Fate of Those Too Male and Pale ?
The fact they are being called the "Cornell 7" is highly prejudicial since it's doubtful their actions were all the same and some were more messed up than the purported victim. Add Letitia James, with no experience prosecuting such crimes and a clear and stated predisposition that the charges are true....And justice flies out the window....
The college President finally made a statement, saying they support the probe and want to find ways to keep the best of Greek life on campus.
The Jane Doe moniker has been ripped off by the Internet so she may as well book with 60 Minutes pronto.,
Legal is going to do very well with all this.
President To Appear In Syracuse
President Trump is campaigning upstate on Friday, visiting Syracuse to help his buddy Bruce Blakeman but also to help save NY House seats on the bubble....,,,.Tops among them is Rep.Lawler in the Hudson Valley who currently trails despite endless appearances on FOX News.
Anthony Constantino is also thought by some to need the President's boost, and he will appear with Mr. Trump in Syracuse on Friday. A Trump hug likely makes no difference up here but going to stand with Trump is kind of required
The NY 21 race seems to not be of much interest to national Dems as rumor is they have cut funding as polling is not favorable for Blake Gendebien....Mr. Gendebien has ducked the debates and has not been seen on the trail too much of late.
It's still a more competitive race than when Rep. Stefanik won but the talk is margins in high single digits.
https://nypost.com/2026/10/03/us-news/trumps-trip-to-upstate-ny-is-play-to-try-to-save-gop-seats/
High Flying Crows
With all kinds of drugs now pretty much accepted, one city in British Columbia is finding crows ingesting opioids found on streets and sidewalks. Back in the day, we never snorted Ketamine off some chicks ass but I guess that is done today....Its now revealed the now infamous Cornell frat house was the site of a drug bust just hours before the alleged gang bang.
Go have a beer and socialize normally.
https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16172539/Permissive-woke-city-CROWS-getting-high.html
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Council Might Want to Read This Compendium of Bullshit
Two things in the Agenda the public should look at but won't due to the voluminous government speak in the Master Plan and the proposed policy on use of social media.
It's a control freak's Mecca......Restricting means of disseminating information and consolidating the flow of information in the resident control freak, the City Manager.
Council won't read all this and will just pass it on. I perused it and besides being mostly bullshit , its chilling on issues like transparency and accountability, none of which is embraced by the current regime.
Pair of Women Discover Sexual Misconduct in Higher Education.
Kathy and Tish are going to do something about sexual assault at Cornell...Does the Governor know there are 8,000 reported rape cases on colleges campuses in a year..,Is this dynamic due in Albany going to do something about all of these cases....How many rapes are there in her SUNY system ?
These incidents and ones not reported are concerning but the facts and circumstances are differing and these two political hacks in NY interceding in one case that's gone viral is just silly.
There interest in the topic is certainly suspect.
Pay No Attention to That Fiscal Mayhem.....
The City of Albany is facing a 15% property tax hike and a half point hike in sales tax under a proposed spending plant. A day of reckoning its being billed as....
Schenectady residents are facing a bigger hike....
Now you know why the Governor wants to keep us focused on our $100 checks from her and of course her newfound concern over campus sex romps.
Can Mr. Blakeman pivot the campaign back to important stuff...He has one debate in a couple weeks, and then early voting gets started....
History Revived
Today Colesante's has a soft opening with George himself there at 2PM for the first cocktail...The story in the Times certainly looks like Angelica and Dan have done a nice job reviving this piece of Watertown history.
It's also good to see investment in property and commerce going on....Now if we can just get Shooties going again...
Nightlife and socializing are good for people and the Times gave a nice front page homage to the bar dating to the end of Prohibition.
And why do I mention any of this since I am a competitor......I know how tough the business is and we all have a stake in a vibrant social atmosphere that draw more people out at all times of the day.
Fall Festival Blessed by Nice Weather.
Nice fall weather is here for the City's Fall Festival at the Alex Duffy Fairgrounds today and tomorrow....Rides, food, vendors, crafts, entertainment....Take some time and check it out.
What Say You?
Not that their votes are determinative, but will anyone ask our local state lawmakers about changing the consent law ?
They should be familiar with the issue as they are all ready on day one.
Stampede to Close Barn Door
Changing New York's laws on consent in sexual assault cases have been talked about for years...Speaker Carl Heastie has previously said the votes are not there in the Dem caucus, but the heat is on now.....
Most of these Assembly Members are from seats where there is no real political competition and running out to pass a law based the outrage of the moment isn't always a good thing.
New York passed a look back law to open up the opportunity to get Trump...But the result is lawyers dug up issues from decades ago, such as the recent shakedown to our City School District. That guy was a teacher when I was there and the intervening years produced nothing till the state opened the door.
I suspect the Cornell matter could have been prosecuted under existing law.....It's just you have to prove more than just intoxication. That didn't happen. Blame the DA if you want , but he was elected and surely was supported by the Governor when he ran.
Free
Kathy is sending me a hundred dollars to help with energy costs and the President is giving me $90 to help with health care costs.
All this will make the Holiday season so much more joyful .
Another Retailer Closes
Must be they didn't save enough at Save A Lot...The store is closing meaning there are only two grocery stores in the City.
For folks on the east end of Watertown, this means a bit of travel...But we do have a weed store in the same plaza.
Friday, October 2, 2026
Students See Nude Woman
A 45 year old woman was on her porch and took her robe off and was seen by students at a nearby school. OMG….We should have,Tish look into this……
I’d say drinking played a,role.
https://www.wwnytv.com/2026/10/02/woman-accused-exposing-herself-students/
That’s A Large Chute
Now that Governor Hochul has parachuted Tish James into Ithaca, and the Governor has concluded a Cornell coed was betrayed by those charged with protecting her, the circus has come to town…
Ms James has already weighed in on the matter, so we know her goal is to produce indictments for the two year old sexual hijynx in a college frat house……The local DA has been trashed although we assume in Tompkins County he is a Democrat.
The lads involved are young but are still too male and too pale are the media drumbeat is incessant all of a sudden…..
The potentially alleged rapists are now dubbed the Cornell Seven.
Ms James and the Governor are in the midst of a campaign and likely will be reelected and this does take the headlines away from the state’s many woes…
The settlement will be large and reputations will be dusted up. The lawyers will cash out.
After November 3 , Tish can go back to her day job, chasing the President..
A Whopper
The proposed city budget for Schenectady carries a 43% property tax hike and unspecified hikes in refuse removal. That’s kinda like what we will see in 2030.
https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/schenectady-unveils-budget-proposal-43-tax-levy-22457510.php
Piety in Albany
Media pressure is forcing the sleepy NYS Legislature to tighten up legal language on consent...
Drinking is not an invitation to rape , they say....Others say candy is fancy but liquor is quicker.
Ivy League
The Cornell situation reminds one of the Casablanca......Bad, stupid actions but the fallout was when the dudes started chattering (no texting at the time) and people went to the woman and told her she had been raped and there had to be justice.
As I recall, originally pleas of sexual misconduct were vacated and suddenly the State is in their prosecuting....
Ratchet to today, when a high profile case arises at a prestigious university in a town known for woke.
Enter Tish James as special prosecutor.....Those seven are guilty now and already their reputations are sullied.
There is no unringing of this kind of bell other than to offer money, which is the solution but too late for that now, and everyone is being sued and the criminal probe will
Dem Ducking ?
Sure looks like Blake Gendebien is ducking debates….Some media may cover,for him but out east CBS6 says the Gendebien campaign was offered numerous debates and claim they are booked up….Even Governor Hochul is doing one debate, as a televised session is available to many more people….
One or two obscure debates done early are better than being forced into a higher stakes one later…..
The commercials are getting quite slick as the race nears the end.
Thursday, October 1, 2026
Geneva Mayor Asks Council Member Resign For Selling Blow
They always want you to resign…A Geneva City Council member was arrested for allegedly selling some cocaine…..is selling a little blow worse than buying a golf course ? State Police put a lot of time into that dead end street, so now they bagged a Council Member.
Voters can decide on the,Councilman….
Stuff
Tape from the plane hijack shows passengers calling for a doctor presumably to assist the pilot, but I hear it was a dentist who saved his life….Now a dentist is a doctor but is it the same as a medical doctor and did the dentist properly ID himself…
Now down to Tennessee where the doctor in charge of the latest botched execution is thought to be a doctor but maybe they should have called a PA…in any event the woman is in the hospital and hard to see how they try to kill her again especially if she is a vegetable….
The family waited 31 years for vengeance and got nothing….Oh well….7.5% of American executions don’t pan out ….despite trying all sorts of methodologies.
How about these memes. I posted one slamming me just to be fair…..But when does one offend the wrong person ?
Trump Upstate ?
Politico reports the President may visit upstate to campaign alongside Bruce Blakeman……Central NY is what is mentioned…..This doesn’t help,Blakeman who is losing anyway…..Mr Trump likely does not help in the vulnerable CDs either..
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/10/01/trump-weighing-upstate-new-york-trip-01103484
System Lines Up Against Jake Again
The Planning staff is recommending the Planning Commission reject Jake’s request for rezoning part of his golf course that would allow the restaurant to operate regardless whether the links were open….The planners say the proposal is is not in harmony with the City’s comprehensive plan…That plan was drawn by consultants with no real care towards the realities of neighborhoods…
Council still votes on zoning changes, and will surely reject this…..
Debates Required
Saw a story on Spectrum sayings those candidates accepting state campaign matching funds are required to participate in debates…. Wonder if anyone knows that up here?
If that’s the case I invite those receiving free shit to participate in debates on the HOTLINE
Friday, September 25, 2026
War Dog
War Dog signs are on lawns touting a new discount trash service…….Be interesting to see what happens as the City is also looking to build back market share.
Nothing is Perfect
AI may be killing us but for now it’s creating many of the graphics we see in advertising and restaurant menus….Sometime the food isn’t quite right looking but in general terms if used properly, a small business can now produce signage not possible otherwise….
While politicians are stoking fear about AI , average people are using it every day.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/ai-generated-restaurant-images-9.7356958
Cook: NY 21 Tightening
The Cook Political Report says NY 21 is no longer solid Republican and that Democrat Blake Gendebien has made the race competitive against Republican Anthony Constantino,
The race is still the Mule's to lose and he needs to get good numbers out of the Mohawk Valley, especially in Oneida County.
Towns Folk Poured Their Money Down a Rat Hole
The Town of Watertown pissed away at least a quarter million on trying to develop an events center on a side road off Route 3.,...Just part of the fiscal mess being uncovered by Supervisor Jim Wright....
The good news is the Town is still well behind the City of Fulton which cannot account for ten million dollars.
AOC Upstate
AOC has visited Buffalo as part of an upstate tour…The Queen City’s Mayor hosted her….She should come up our way…Of course Gouverneur has a Dem mayor, but she would be welcome in Watertown for sure.
A rally on Pearl Street would be fun.
https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/buffalo/politics/2026/09/25/aoc-visits-buffalo
Your Phone Please
Now Canadians are being told the US may be pawing through their cell phones....Hey no surprise as here in Watertown we subject our City Council Members to such scrutiny when they show up for their scheduled meeting.
https://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/article/what-canadians-should-know-about-us-cellphone-searches/
Hot Dog Eating
Gluttony is on the college tour as something called the Dogs Out competition brings competitive eating to higher education.
I oppose this as it would seem easy to choke on the dogs and buns.But if it happens a quick finger swipe and some tongs down the throat and all is well.. Just don't yell "is there a doctor in the house" as you will limit the number of medical professionals who will respond.
Energy Costs
Winter utility costs are going to be brutal and you can try to conserve but it won't help....The good thing is all these higher costs for gas, diesel, oil, natural gas and electricity are all subject to sales tax so local and state governments will be flush. The trickle down effect on other prices of diesel costs will also increase the money guvmint has.
Keep an eye on those sales tax spreadsheets so you won't be bamboozled into thinking local government is strapped......cut to the bone.....or in need of higher property taxes.
Trump Blows Photo Op
Would have been interesting to see the state dinner list night, but the President (ours) is too busy feuding with the WH press corps so no pool coverage.
The whole Xi visit has been lost to the public due to the controversy over the "fake news" and efforts to stifle it.
Foolish.
Car Sales in Full Color
This podcast interview with Charlie Caprara is fascinating...This institution of a dealership from its beginnings selling meat on Jerome Avenue in the Bronx to today where FX is a massive economic engine.
The colorful nature of car sales is interesting and the changes we have all seen in vehicles over the years...Well worth the time spent.
Thursday, September 24, 2026
Done
By a vote of 45-20 Village of Hammond residents have voted to start the process of dissolving the village.
The push to reduce the number of villages started in Andrew Cuomo and a,few,places decided to do so…Places like Herrings are now gone.
Villages are small potatoes..Try getting rid of the massive bloat in schools and see how far you get.
I think Hamm9ndmhas a school district with all those trappings.
https://www.wwnytv.com/2026/09/24/hammond-village-residents-vote-dissolve-into-town/
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