WNYer Out at Thruway Board

Lewiston's Jeff Williams is on his way out at the state Thruway Authority. His term ends June 30th, and Governor Patterson is replacing him. Williams thinks he's being ousted for being too vocal on some issues. He supports letting the state Department of Transportation take over the 190 and Grand Island Bridges, and is against toll increases in 2009 and 2010. On Friday, the Thruway Authority Board will vote on those toll hikes. Once Depew's Donna Luh is confirmed, she'll be the only Western New Yorker on the board.