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CONSERVATIVE ROW C FOR MAYOR CITY OF ALBANY NY November 5, 2013 Election U S Navy Veteran BS Geography, U Wisconsin (Korean GI Bill) MA Geography, U Minnesota (National Fellowship) 30 years as founder and president, Buckingham Pond/ Crestwood Neighborhood Assoc. maintaining/improving neighborhood residential integrity and quality of life. Leadership resulted in creation of Buckingham Pond Park in 1993-94, as well as many other open spaces. See bpcnanews.blogspot.com for list of leadership results. Neighborhood website: bpcnanews.blogspot.com/ see also: albanycityconservative.blogspot.com

Friday, November 27, 2009

BUCKINGHAM POND PARK
REPORT NOVEMBER 27, 2009

To begin: there is a high wind warning
posted four our area-
http://weather.aol.com/severe-weather-alerts/ny/nyc001/nyz052

So?

There are a number of dead, or
decaying trees and tree limbs
overhanging the paths posing a
hazard to walkers, their pets
and joggers.

Most notably, the South side of
the pond park:
1. a large dead tree over the path
at the foot of Lenox,

2. another dead tree leaning
toward the
footpath at the foot of Lenox,

3. several overhanging the
wooded footpath
from Lenox to Holmes Dale
in particular one at the Holmes
Dale entrance to the footpath,

4. several overhanding, or liable
to fall across the footpath from
Holmes Dale to Milner Ave.

This is not a new condition.
Scroll back to earlier
park reports on this site, and you
will read numerous posts calling
attention to this.
Also, complete agendas of what
improvements
and remedial actions are
needed in Buckingham Pond Park.

Mick, Paddy and me took a traverse
around the pond park, today, and
observed the above conditions , as
well as others ,that need attention.

1. The dangerous, dead trees and
limbs, noted above need immediate
attention by the City of Albany.

2. So do the footpaths, which
become slippery when wet, posing
fall hazards to those who use
the paths.

This, too, is a job for the City of
Albany.
Crushed coarse, bluestone needs
to be trucked in and
spread over the footpaths.
Particularly slippery
sections are found at the pond
East end, the pond, South side
and pond North side.

This problem as been
posted, again and again
on this site this year and last.
In response, the
City did attempt to rectify the
slip hazard but
spread the wrong material -
powdered gravel
which only worsened the hazard.

3. The wooded areas of the
pond park particularly the South
and West sections, need to have
active management which
promotes the long term health
of those wooded areas.

a) cut, remove vines strangling trees

b) remove dead trees and limbs that
pose a hazard

c) cut the brush around young trees
so that they may mature - particularly
the young Hemlocks and other conifers
pond park South side between Colonial
and Milner.

4. Repositioning the drain pipe that runs
into the small holding pond at the Milner
Ave footbridge.
Observe end of the drain pipe is elevated
upward so that it is useless, except for
collecting rainfall.

5. The childrens play area, North side
protection
of a metal guard rail or row of large
rocks to prevent out of control, speeding
vehicles on Berkshire from
crashing into the play area.

6. The pond shoreline needs to be
stabilized through a program of
planting trees and bushes
that thrive in wet conditions, while
stabilizing the banks. These include
Willows, Red Osier Dogwoods, and
others.
See past pond park posts this site
for the last several years.

7. The park picnic tables need to be
properly preserved and maintained.

The City of Albany has the ability
and obligation to make the above
improvements to the pond park.

Residents of this neighborhood pay
higher property taxes than many
Downtown neighborhoods, while
we receive less than our fair share of
police presence to deter crime control
speeding traffic, etc.
Buckingham Pond Park receives
much less attention
than Washington and Lincoln Parks.

As long as residents do not press the
city for more
police presence and more improvements
to Buckingham Pond Park- expect little
or no change.

Call Mayor Jennings on his weekly
Friday Radio show
9-10 am, WDGJ 1300 AM -
call in line # 476 1300.
That will get results you need regarding
the above
and any other neighborhood concerns
you may have.

Now, with hard times here, citizens
have to be expected to pitch in and help.

All neighborhood residents have been
drafted into
our neighborhood watch, insructed
to call the APD,
and/or NYS Anti Terror Hotline, when
they spot
suspicious individuals, groups and
behaviors. See earlier posts for those
telephone numbers.

Residents around with a view of the
pond
particularly the parking lot at the foot
of Colonial pond North side, have the
responsibility of calling
the APD when they see people
dumping household and other trash
in park barrels ,see people feeding the
ducks/geese ,vandalizing the park
littering or engaging in drug trades

The newly formed
Buckingham Pond Conservancy
which purports to be "working for
the future of a small pond
and a few acres of land" and lists a
steering committee of a dozen
neighborhood residents
has to get to work!

Here are some tasks to work on:

1. Rake the leaves off the footpaths,
pond South side Lenox to Milner.
Leaves are slippery and
harbor ticks which pose a health
hazard to people and pets.

2. Rake the leaves off the grassy
section at Milner Ave, South side.
The leaves will only kill the grass.
They also harbor ticks.

3. Place stakes with bright
orange ribbon marking
slippery spots on footpaths that
require coarse ,crushed bluestone
application by the City.

4. Place bright orange ribbons
on trees and limbs that pose
hazards over footpaths.

5. Place bright orange ribbons
on vines that are
strangling trees, preventing
them from maturing
or killing them.

6. Find the use upended
drain pipe and mark it
with a stake and orange ribbon.

7. Read and download, all the
prior posts on this
site for the past several years
which identify pond park problems
and present detailed needed actions.


There is no need for the
Conservancy to reinvent
the wheel - that is, if participants
are really sincere in their stated
objective.
Just get to work and follow through
on what has already been presented
on this site.


Joe Sullivan

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Wednesday, November 11, 2009

SURVIVAL IN THE HOOD

Informed voting is but one responsibility
of citizenship.

Being aware of what is going on in our
neighborhood and taking personal
responsibility for our own safety and
survival ,and that of our loved ones, is
imperative.

Let no one lull you into a false sense
of security. Crime is on the increase
and we have to respond to that fact.

Vandalism, thefts, burgalries, robberies
graduate to drug dealing, violent crimes
home invasions and more.

Expect civil disorder and anarchy to
follow a disaster or terror attack.

This is no a drill. We live in a perilous
post 9-11 world.

The police can not be everywhere , at all
times, nor will they be in a disaster or
terror attack.

Are you and your loved ones prepared?


Here is the latest burglary advisory from
Officer Rick Romand: read and respond
accordingly:


NA Presidents and addressees, Please see the below breakdown of Burglaries that have occurred. As you can see the Burglaries are not specific to one area. So we are asking that even if they don’t appear to be occurring in your area, you follow the below listed Burglary prevention tips. In addition we would appreciate you helping us get the word out to your neighbors. Please remind them “If You See Something, Say Something” call 518-438-4000 Non-Emergency to report suspicious activity and 911 for Emergencies. We are still offering home and business security surveys. Please take advantage of this service and call or email our office 518-458-5668 (Janet) jparker@albany-ny.org or 518-458-5669 (Rick) rromand@albany-ny.org to set up an appointment. Thank you, Rick

DAY TIME BURGLARIES
BEGIN
END
Inc#
LOCATION
DAY
DATE
HR
DAY
DATE
HR
MO
Property
ZONE
09402607
CARDINAL AV
FRI
10/30/09
7:30
FRI
10/30/09
16:40
Side Window
Tools
109
09332284
HARRIS AV
SAT
09/05/09
11:00
SAT
09/05/09
15:00
Side Window
Electronics
109
09375258
MERELINE AV
FRI
10/09/09
7:45
FRI
10/09/09
14:51
Rear Door Window
Electronics
109
09399481
DARTMOUTH ST
WED
10/28/09
11:45
WED
10/28/09
13:45
No Force
Electronics
109
09374139
BETWOOD ST
THU
10/08/09
9:30
THU
10/08/09
18:00
No Force
Electronics
109
09390701
FORDHAM CT
WED
10/21/09
7:30
WED
10/21/09
17:30
Kitchen Window
Electronics
109
09354738
EDGECOMB ST
WED
09/23/09
23:30
THU
09/24/09
8:00
Forcible Entry Garage Door
Bicycle
109
09396627
FOREST AV
MON
10/26/09
13:11
MON
10/26/09
13:25
Attempted Forced Rear Window
Nothing Stolen
109
09400980
MYRTLE AV
THU
10/29/09
12:20
THU
10/29/09
14:30
Unlocked Door
Electronics
106
09402284
ASPEN CR
FRI
10/30/09
12:30
FRI
10/30/09
12:54
Rear Window Screen
Electronics
106
09394524
S MANNING BL
SAT
10/24/09
8:00
SAT
10/24/09
16:00
Rear Window
Electronics
106
09401109
EUCLID AV
THU
10/29/09
8:30
THU
10/29/09
16:00
No Force
Electronics
106
09399876
WOOD TR
WED
10/28/09
9:00
WED
10/28/09
18:15
Rear Door Window
Electronics
105
09378735
YATES ST
FRI
10/09/09
10:00
FRI
10/09/09
11:00
Rear Door Window
Electronics
104
09353929
GLENWOOD ST
WED
09/23/09
8:00
WED
09/23/09
16:00
Pushed Cardboard on Window
Electronics
104
09374089
WESTERN AV
THU
10/08/09
15:30
THU
10/08/09
16:00
No Force
Electronics
104
09343328
S MAIN AV
TUE
09/15/09
14:30
TUE
09/15/09
17:00
Forced Entry Rear Door
Electronics
104
09352498
BANCKER ST
TUE
09/22/09
9:00
TUE
09/22/09
18:00
Basement Window Screen
Jewelry
104


NIGHT TIME BURGLARIES BEGIN
END
Inc#
LOCATION
DAY
DATE
TIME
DAY
DATE
TIME
MO
Property
ZONE
09395352
WHITEHALL RD
SUN
10/25/09
2:30
SUN
10/25/09
8:00
Unlocked Door
Electronics
109
09400559
WHITEHALL RD
WED
10/28/09
23:00
THU
10/29/09
8:15
Unknown
Tools
109
09371340
KELTON CT
SAT
10/03/09
17:00
MON
10/05/09
19:00
No Force Garage
Compound Bow
109
09400094
WHITEHALL RD
WED
10/28/09
19:30
WED
10/28/09
21:30
Forced Entry Garage Door
Tools
109
09355700
STONEHENGE DR
THU
09/24/09
17:45
THU
09/24/09
18:30
No Force Garage
Bicycle
106
09332731
LINDEN RD
TUE
09/08/09
2:30
TUE
09/08/09
7:10
No Force
Electronics
106
09326199
S ALLEN ST
THU
08/27/09
17:00
WED
09/02/09
23:30
Bathroom Window
Electronics
106
09324264
HAMILTON ST
TUE
09/01/09
22:00
TUE
09/01/09
22:00
Side Window
Electronics
104
09361372
ONTARIO ST
TUE
09/29/09
2:45
TUE
09/29/09
7:30
Rear Window
Electronics
104
09368860
ONTARIO ST
SUN
10/04/09
20:00
SUN
10/04/09
21:45
Previously Broken Door Window
Electronics
104
09367521
ONTARIO ST
FRI
10/02/09
20:00
SAT
10/03/09
14:00
No Force
Electronics
104
09405005
MORRIS ST
SAT
10/31/09
19:30
SUN
11/01/09
2:00
Front Window
Electronics
104
09338579
WESTERN AV
SAT
09/12/09
4:31
SAT
09/12/09
4:31
Forced Entry Rear Door
Nothing Stolen
104
09338543
WESTERN AV
SAT
09/12/09
4:31
SAT
09/12/09
4:31
Forced Entry Rear Door
Electronics
104

UNKNOWNTIME BURGLARIES
BEGIN
END
Inc#
LOCATION
DAY
DATE
TIME
DAY
DATE
TIME
MO
Property
ZONE
09340685
S LAKE AV
FRI
09/11/09
16:00
SUN
09/13/09
22:30
Unlocked Door
Electronics
104
09393075
QUAIL ST
THU
10/22/09
17:15
FRI
10/23/09
11:00
No Force
Electronics
104
09384620
MYRTLE AV
WED
10/14/09
3:00
WED
10/14/09
9:00
No Force
Electronics
104
09383111
MYRTLE AV
WED
10/14/09
2:30
WED
10/14/09
10:00
No Force
Electronics
104

Burglary Prevention Tips:
ü Keep your doors locked when you’re home and when you’re not. Burglaries don’t just occur at night. Almost half of all residential burglaries occur from thieves gaining entry through unlocked doors or windows.
ü Use deadbolt locks with at least a one inch throw on exterior doors
ü Keep all exterior lights on at night
ü Keep shrubs/trees clear from windows area as they could provide concealment to a would be burglar.
ü When out of town cancel newspapers and mail
ü When out of town arrange for someone to shovel your sidewalk and walkways
ü Call police about any suspicious persons or activity in your neighborhood.


Police Officer
Rick Romand
Community Services Unit
District 1
536 Western Ave.
Albany NY 12203
518-458-5669

Every resident of this neighborhood is a
member of our neighborhood watch.

Be alert, observe and respond.

The criminal element will get the word
and stay out of our hood.

Joe Sullivan

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ANOTHER ELECTION DAY
HAS COME AND GONE

Election days come and go, bringing little
positive change.

The 2010 elections are vital to the survival
of America and every American.

Our collective survival hinges on voters
paying attention and casting informed
votes in the 2010 primaries and general
elections.

Joe Sullivan