DOGS ON/OFF COURSE?

Albany dog owners are abusing the privilege
of being allowed by the City  to run free on
the city golf course during the late Fall and
Winter.

There are dog droppings everywhere, in
particular, concentrated around the driving
range and first fairway.

Dog owners are responsible for picking up
after their dogs. Don't abuse golf course
workers who have to clean up after your
dogs.

Dog owners are also responsible for keeping
their dogs under control. Not allowing displays
of aggression towards other dogs or humans.

Dog owners who fail to pick up after their
dogs and/or allow their dogs to be aggressive
will force the City withdraw the privilege
of  responsible dogowners,  and  their well
behaved pets to enjoy walks, runs and
interaction on the city golf course.

On the Mayor's Talk 1300 radio show
this past Friday, several callers complained
about dogs running free on the course and
menacing walkers. One caller made the
absurd proposal of requiring dogs to be
restrained on retractable leads. Can you
picture a mass of dog owners and pets
hopelessly entangled?

Another suggested putting the pathways
off limits to dogs and restricting them
to certain parts of the golf course.
Like the tick infested woods and brush?

Wise up dog irresponsible dog owners!
Pick up after, and control aggressive
behaviors of your pets.

Do not ruin it for the majority of
responsible dog owners, and their
well behaved pets, who enjoy the
privilege of being able to walk and
run the City golf course.

                   Joe, Paddy and Mick
                    Sullivan

CDTA SERVICE CUTS

http://www.bizjournals.com/albany/print-edition/2011/12/30/cdta-mulls-service-cuts-layoffs-to.html


This shortly after  recent.expansion of new bus routes.

Get rid of   6 and 138 buses running through Buckingham Pond/Crestwood
Neighborhood.

Nearly empty buses with tinted windows only providing easy access to
this neighborhood to perps from high crime downtown hoods.

                                                                                               Joe Sullivan

CDTA: THE GOOD AND THE BAD.

Restructuring of the CDTA bus lines
has provided access from Arbor Hill
and South End to the good who work
at St Peters and Albany Med.

But, the bad now have  easy access to
break in and rob homes in our hood.
Particularly in daytime, when so many
homeowners are at work and the APD
is deployed elsewhere in the city.

Several incidents coincided with arrival
of the 138 loop.

Tip. Perps are after jewelry, cash and
items that can be carried aboard buses
without arousing attention. Don't look
for flat screen tv's , etc.

Remember, all neighborhood residents
are part of our neighborhood watch.

Those numbers, again.  APD Center
Station 458 5660 and 1 866 SAFE NYS
(723 3697).

Observe your surroundings and who
is out and about in the hood. See something?
Say something. Do something!

                                                  Joe Sullivan

THANK YOU

To the voters of County Legislative
District 10 who bothered to vote
November 8, and to support my
campaign by permitting my lawn
signs on their lawns.

Read campaign critique:
http://lonerangeralbany.blogspot.com/2011/11/campaign-2011.html

I invite my supporters to join
me in maintaining the residential
integrity and quality of life in our
neighborhood by participating
in the Buckingham Pond/Crestwood
Neighborhood Association and
Campaign 2012.

In the neighborhood, we need
an active neighborhood watch,
to improve Buckingham Pond
Park, and to provide for traffic
and pedestrian safety.

Additionally, every resident
church, synagogue, school, business
and apartment complex should
prepare for any emergencies or
disasters ( natural or man made)
that may come our way in the days
weeks and months ahead.

Of particular concern is survival
in winter storms and winter conditions
when the power grid may fail and/or
home heating sources, water and
sewer serivice, disrupted.

But, local residents and institutions
would be well advised to anticipate
and prepare for other emergencies
disasters and possible terror attacks.

See archives of this website and
lonerangeralbany for links to many
sources of useful information.

Politically, every voter should vote
and prepare to cast informed votes
in the 2012 primaries and general
elections.

Remember - "Our survival is on the
line.  Government can't save us.
We must save ourselves, our government
and America".

                                   Joe Sullivan

BUCKINGHAM POND PARK

Spent some time Saturday, before sundown
raking leaves away from the wooded path
S side of pond, from Lenox to Holmes Dale.

Why?  Ticks reside in leaves, winter over
and continue to put walkers, their pets and
joggers at risk. Also, wet leaves are slippery
and can result in falls.

This is my contribution to tomorrow's park
clean up, because I will be busy otherwise.

Glad to see that conservancy is delivering
on some of the park improvement ideas
presented on this website for years.

Take note that there are a number of
dead trees/limbs overhanging the path
under reconstruction on the pond S side
from Lenox to Euclid. The most
dangerous is the dead tree overhanging
the path at the foot of Lenox.

In a good wind, this can fall and kill
or maim passing walkers or joggers.

Conservancy should ask Forester Tom
and crew to take it down asap.

The neighborhood association never
sponsored clean ups because of the
insurance liability issue.

Ticks abound in Buckingham Pond
Park at this time of year..seeking
a last blood meal to carry them through
the winter.

In Spring, one female tick can hatch a
1,000 or more eggs.

Walkers, their pets, joggers and
volunteers are all at risk of becoming
hosts to ticks and of contracting Lyme
Disease, and about 7 or 8 other  tickborne
maladies.

Who bears liablity for park clean up
volunteers who acquire tickborne
ailments or get injured while participating
in Conservancy sponsored park clean ups?

                                             Joe Sullivan

THE ACADEMY
STATION POST
OFFICE.

Will soon be no more, unless residents
of this and adjacent neighborhoods pick
up the pace, circulate and sign the
petition to keep the post office open.

I distributed 300 petition sheets with
room for 20 signatures each, to local
residents.

Remember:  Government can't save us.
We must save ourselves, the government
and America.

Do your part, if you want the post office
saved. Do not tarry.

Return all signed petitions to Mayor Jennings
City Hall, Albany NY 12207.  (434 5100)


                                                Joe Sullivan

GOOD NEWS FOR VOTERS
IN NEW DISTRICTS 14-6/14-8

The area South of pond from Davis E Side side
to S Allen W side, New Scotland Ave N Side.

The Albany County Elections Board has
granted my request that 14-6 and 14-8 be
restored to their former polling place at
Mater Christi (formerly St Catherine's).

You will receive confirmation before the
November 8 General Election.

Thank you for your support.


                                             Joe Sullivan

POLLING PLACE CHANGES

Voters resident in Ward 14 Election
Districts 6 and 8 have been advised
that they will now vote at All Saints
(formerly Holy Cross at Western and
Brevator.

These voters have historically voted
at the Mater Christi (formerly St
Catherine's) polling place.

I requested that the Board of Elections
return these two districts to the Mater
Christi polling place.

Election Commissioner R Bledi responded
immediately, saying this was not possible
for the September 13 Primary, but possible
for the November 8 General Election and
all subsequent elections.

If you reside in 14-6 or 14-8, call the Board
of Elections at 487 5060 , identify yourself
and the ED of your residence and say that
you support making Mater Christi your
permanent polling place effective for the
November 8, 2011 General Election.

Pass the word to your family and neighbors
ask that they call also.

Thank you.

                                         Joe Sullivan