The Amherst Town Board passed a resolution Monday night directing the town's three school districts to reach out to the State Education Commissioner and request action on a merger. The resolution was the idea of outgoing Amherst Supervisor Dr. Satish Mohan, who has proposed that one day Erie County will operate with only one school district.
The former Brighton Elementary School in the Town of Tonawanda could meet the wrecking ball soon. Erie County Industrial Development Agency directors unanimously Monday morning to approve an incentive package for Clover Management to raze the closed school. In its place will be a three-story senior apartment complex. Brighton has been closed since the 1980s and the building is leased to other groups.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
HTN: WNYer Promoted to HSBC Position
A native Western New Yorker has been promoted by HSBC Bank. Andy Ireland is the new executive vice president and regional president for Upstate retail banking. He'll be based in Buffalo and will continue in his current capacities as head of premier banking and managing director of HSBC Securities. The 43-year-old joined HSBC Bank three years ago and has over 21 years experience in banking, insurance and securities.
HTN: Paterson Popularity Continues to Slide
Governor Paterson's own approval rating has taken another dip. The Siena poll shows Paterson is viewed favorably by only 27 percent of voters. That's a two point drop from last month. Poll analysts say Paterson's free-fall in popularity could be attributed to the way he has handled New York's finances and the budget negotiations that many felt were done in secrecy. The poll also found that only 12 percent of New Yorkers say they will vote for Paterson in 2010, with 71 percent saying they'll cast their ballot for "someone else."
Hometown Sports: Hasek to Play with Czech Team
Former Sabre and future Hall of Famer Dominik Hasek has returned to his roots, agreeing to play for HC Moeller Pardubice in the Czech Republic. The retired NHL goaltender returns to the team where it all began as a 16-year-old in 1981. He helped the club win league titles in 1987 and 1989. The 44-year-old is a six-time Vezina Trophy winner, and won two Stanley Cups with Detroit.
Monday, April 20, 2009
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