We support Comrade Noble's appointment of Kevin Bryant to be the city corporation counsel, and hope that he keeps Dan Gartenstien as assistant that would be a great team. Kevin Bryant recently put his house on the market in the town of Ulster and the rumor is he was considering a move to Kingston to run for the open seat for CIty Judge next year, this appointment may be designed to give Phil Kirschner clear sailings next year. Bryant would be a tough opponent in the family court race he killed in the primary in the City of Kingston.
Speaking of Judge races, we hear Sara McGinty will run for the seat to replace Mary Work...others need not apply, she is by far the very best choice. I dare anyone to challenge her, it won't turn out pretty.
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ReplyDeleteYou and Cahill both suiport this move. Probably won't work out.
ReplyDeleteA position as important as this should be given to a person who actually lives in the city, not someone who might move to the city because he has aspirations to move on. Seriously?
ReplyDeleteKnew someone would have a problem with it. Sure he lives within the ten mile limit. And he does have his law office in Kingston. Good choice.
ReplyDeleteThe police chief and Dow sup are the two positions that should be required to live in Kingston because of the nature of their positions. I agree all department heads out of principal should live in Kingston but the city lawyer makes no difference as far as the job is concerned. He lives in Ulster not Kerhonkson, it's no big deal.
ReplyDeletePreach it brother! Get Schupp out
ReplyDeleteThat would be "out of principle." "The principal who is your pal" is a simple way to know the spelling difference. That "principal" is a person or position in a school, not "an important idea."
ReplyDeleteGood choice. Probably WILL work out.
Bad choice:Zweben--that man is a NUTJOB DELUXE!!
I don't even know Schupp I have nothing against the guy, I really don't. The counts about him on this blog half I don't even understand they are so inside baseball w Dpw and the union. I do think he should live in Kingston. It's not an attack on Tinti or Schupp, they are doing nothing wrong, there is no requirnment there should be and to be fair they can be grandfathered in but future appointments of department heads should live in the City of Kingston.
ReplyDeleteThe council waved the ten mile rule for Schupp and grandma safety. Sottile convinced them no other "qualified" candidates inside the ten miles radius.
DeleteThat's bullshit.. You mean to tell me there wasn't a person within ten miles that could hand out hard hats and reflective vest?!? Oh..and water to the paving crew..on Overtime!! Bullshit.And I'm paying for this nonsense
DeleteJust stating the facts. That was 7or8 years ago. Why complain now. In a couple more years you'll be paying for her health insurance too. Sorry.
DeleteThe council "waived" the ten mile rule for Schupp and grandma safety. They may have "waved" also, but they did that with their arms and hands in some parade...St. Patrick's or Memorial Day most likely....
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ReplyDeleteThink this is a good move
ReplyDeleteRea is being rehired as and asst fire chief, this should cost the city thousands
ReplyDeletenot to mention an impact on the morale at KFD.... but this must first get the funds from the common council. Not a done deal. He should take the open position of captain and be happy with that.
DeleteRestoring the Assistant Chief position while eliminating a vacant Captain's post means nobody gets bumped to make way for Rea. The financial hit to the city will be the difference between a Captain's pay and an assistant Chief's. Not nothing but not exactly ruinous to the city's finances. The big hit will be the back pay which Gallo illegally withheld for more than 2 years and which is currently accruing interest at 9 percent.
DeleteWhen will we know the back pay amount?
ReplyDeleteA judge has already ordered the city to pay $219,000. to cover the period between March 2012 when his lawful 30 day unpaid suspension expired and October 2014 when Gallo finally got around to firing him. The final number will depend on whether Rea and his lawyer want to hold out for back pay covering time after he was terminated and whether they're willing to offset the amount by whatever Rea was making working other jobs after he was suspended/fired.The other thing to look out for a slander suit by Rea against Gallo for telling people-among other lies- that Rea kept bestiality porn on his work computer. I'm not a lawyer so I don't know if that would be the city's problem or just Gallo's.
DeleteWhat's Gallo got. No job no income doesn't own a home. Not much to sue for.
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DeleteI thought Lisa Bruck did not pass the exam for her position in the economic development office, so how is she in that position?
ReplyDeleteChief Brown will retire and Rea will become Chief. Then they will eliminate the Asst. Chief position, reinstate the Captain promote from the ranks and everything will be as it was only with Rea as Chief. You heard it here first.
ReplyDeleteLisa Bruck will not last in this administration. We all know how she got the job and that is all I will say about that.
Casting disparaging remarks about an employee must make you feel good. Do tell how she got the job.... I did not hear the reason. Am I in the minority?
DeleteNo one made disparaging remarks and she got he job because she is Jeanette Provenzano's relative. You know Jeanette, the lone Democrat who supported Gallo. Yes, you are in the minority.
DeleteWell her name keeps coming up so why do you say that
ReplyDeleteSo why has Schupp put brine down for the past 2 days?
ReplyDeletePlan for for the worst. Hope for the best. No brainer.
DeleteHe must've saw another municipality do it and had to be like the big boys! Jerk off
Delete3:50. Most municipalities in NYS use the same technique to save money. Ya' need to read more before you make a stupid remark. Where have you been for the last few years? Been doing it almost 3 years in the city. You sound like no matter what DPW does you ain't happy! who do you attack tomorrow? The dog warden? :)
DeleteAs I remember this city used to have only 4or5 big plow trucks for the entire city,I could be mistaken.Now there are those big trucks that the state and county use on the BIG roads,and its still takes forever! Some of these ole timers should be ready for retirement,
DeleteI think I remember when they hired private contractors to help with the snow removal. I use to see private pick up trucks plowing some of the city streets.
DeleteKinda stupid and a waste of taxpayers dollars
ReplyDeleteAnd if he didn't do it and we got hit. Would cost 10 times the money. Good idea being proactive.
Delete11:42 We would surely hear from you if the roads were slick and snow covered. Especially if there were a lot of fender benders. But you are entitled to your opinion....
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ReplyDelete7:36, you are an ass hole. Lisa Bruck is a good employee. She is a hard worker and very knowledgeable on grant writing. Your comment about how she got the job is insulting to her and her family. You are a creep and a coward not to sign your name to this smut.
ReplyDelete5:12 PM 7:36 hit a nerve? your job title is a clerk. I'm sure there will be another civil service test coming up soon...lol
DeleteLooks like the snow is gonna miss us so the brine will turn to dust and coat our cars. That sucks!
ReplyDeleteBetter to wash your car than have to tow it to a body shop for repair. Should always err on side of safety and lives.
DeleteEveryone in the area is using some kind of brine. Just can't blame Schupp
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DeleteTroy and Jill anti Chief Rea and anti Noble. Phone banked for Gallo keep removing and we will keep posting.
DeleteWe know it bothers them.
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Delete8:04: what a ludicrous statement! Blaber has a girlfriend and the rumor was she was pregnant. That rumor is more plausible than being with Gagliardi. Give it up and get real.
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DeleteWe like Jill....watch it ! Shes smart and tough. Back the fuck up.....
DeleteThey both had card Blanche' at the building Dept the last 4 years. That's about to change. Do your job or you will be out the door. Noble bringing back the attorney from Albany to handle theses cases.
ReplyDeleteWell its easy to see that all these feverish posts coming in over last two days are from someone with an intense resentment towards the building dept but mostly towards two employees Ashdown and Gagliardi. Both of these inspectors generate a massive amount of revenue by way of rental inspections.How do i know? Because their names on on every invoice that is generated. Just this past year close to $ 300,000 dollars were taken in from primarily these two employees. That doesnt sound like bad employees at all. So what would motivate someone to go on this blog and bash away at Ashdown and Gagliardi? Well it just so happens that a rude, buffoonish fucking retarded laborer at DPW , Bart Robbins was called on the carpet two days ago in front of the CSEA judiciary board in Albany to answer charges that he vandalized and stole political signs at the union HQ. The judiciary board found him guilty of charges and basically called him an asshole and formally reprimanded him and basically came awful close to removing this asshole as an officer of the local. So now this dude is has an axe to grind and is now posting untrue, reckless statements about Ashdown and Gagliardi along with union Pres. Fran Fagan and VP Mike Stoutenburg. Ahhh, now all these fucked up comments coming in make sense. Its the only place, this blog that is, that this neanderthal can vent since no one takes Robbins seriously. Its perfect for a guy like him to fire away on his cell phone all day and just press the publish button and write all kinds of stupid shit. So there is the jist of whats really going on here. No doubt Bart will respond to this comment and invite us to roll around in the muck with him, but this is not gonna happen.
DeleteWow! I applaud you 10:16! I haven't read such a true and perfect statement in a long time.Thank you!!
DeleteHey dumbo 9:12, the attorneys being hired from Albany are to help with the Union Contract negotiations in 2016.(Fire, DPW and KPD) What cases are you talking about?
DeleteHear yeah, hear yeah...formally reprimanding Robbins for stealing campaign material is not enough of a punishment for him..Big deal. Strip him of his official duties and make him pay for damages. What a buffoon to think he could get away with this act.
ReplyDeleteFurthermore, leave Gagliardi and Ashdown alone. They are hard-working public servants who go out and give 110 percent every day for the residents of the city. Your comments are unwarranted and have no substance.
ReplyDeleteBart Robbins. When that jerk off walks into the shape up room at the Barn (dpw) people walk out since he is such a loud, dumb asshole. He shouldnt be allowed near any of our union dues as a treasurer of our union.
ReplyDelete10:56.absolutely.. He Better watch his mouth, he is very close to slander and defamation
DeleteIve dealt with jill gagliardi on several occasions. ....ive always found her to be fair and professional. Some people just cant help themselves.
ReplyDeleteHeartening to hear someone standing up for the workers in the DPW in a positive way. In recent days the rancor has been disgusting. As to Gagliardi and Ashdown they have been excellent employees ; sometimes going beyond their duties to investigate complaints on housing issues. And yes, they have generated a lot of revenue along with keeping the eyesores at a minimum in the city of Kingston. Maybe their detractors should take a look at the city budget which is now on line and check out the revenue line in the Bldg and Safety Dept.,a division of the Fire dept. If it is this Bart Robbins(never met the man), he should keep his comments to himself. Might bring him some bad Karma! As a taxpayer it is disturbing to hear these comments especially since we are paying their salary.
ReplyDeleteI agree.Both said individuals have helped my neighborhood with a bad landlord.Very easy and willing to talk and explain the process.I appreciate people like this and I gladly pay taxes
ReplyDeleteBottom line is they supported the wrong candidate. They trashed Chief Rea and Mayor Noble. Don't care how much money they bring in. One step over the line and they are all done.
ReplyDeleteWho cares?? C.Reas' case is cut and dry no matter who says what.As far as Noble he has to grow thick skin if he is going to be successful
ReplyDeleteI would say with age he might be successful...Has a lot to learn at this young age. Needs to stand his ground and not be swayed by outside influences. Has had a sheltered job since he graduated from college. Now he is in the big boy leagues and the buck stops at his desk.
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ReplyDeleteI totally disagree, troy ashdown had two dilapitated and run down houses in my neighborhood taken down and removed last year, one on Franklin St and one on Cedar St. It improved the value of my home and got rid of some of the blight in the city. Glad the guy is on the job and working to help our city.
Delete1:42. I absolutely agree with you!! Not sure why some posters are attacking them. Have the guts to leave your name if one is making character assassinations on those individuals.
DeleteThis guy Bart Robins is totally consumed with hatred and envy towards Troy Ashdown, he needs to get help from a psychiatrist. He tells insane lies and twisted comments about him and Jill and Fran and Mike Schupp. He goes on this blog and implies crazy shit like Jill is with Jeremy and Fran Fagan is a racist. He bashes the hell out of Ed Sweeny and Ed Boyle and unleashes all his frustrations on Mike Schupp because he is a laborer for life and will always have to pick up trash behind a truck. He has been a loser all of his life and nobody he works with has any respect for him.And so here he is once again just rolling around in the muck just pushing his little " publish" button on Jeremys blog and to make himself feel better, although it would probably be better if he just smokes more pot than he ordinaryly does. Poor Bart , just rolling around in the muck saying oink, oink on jeremys blog....
ReplyDeleteHearing a CSEA official is about to be brought up on charges for his racists comments at the Swanee resort last November. Witnesses have come forward and signed statements If this it true then and it is the City of Kingston president then somebody is speaking the truth and the other is just triing to cover his ass.
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ReplyDeleteWhere the hell is all the snow we are supposed to get??? I need some overtime baby , bring it on ! We got all this brine down puttin' on a show for all. Now gotta spend money and go through car wash 10 times this week!
ReplyDeleteMaybe a dusting this afternoon. Other than that nothing for our area.
DeleteHappy DPW is being proactive putting down the brine. May have to wash the car but that beats bringing it to the body shop.
Keep up the good work
Better safe than sorry.
Wowsa,Julie Noble was looking hot the other day in City Hall. Shes too much woman for Mayor Peter Pan. Lordy' Lordy, Lordy!
ReplyDeleteOH my... Hot you say? guess better hot than no personality. Seriously, probably shouldn't insult the Mayor's wife. The question is, why is she at city hall? Is that where the environmental educator belongs? Or is she second in command in the Mayor's office. Awfully strange for a position that is sorely needed (per Noble supporters) is hanging around city hall (ignoring her job description) in particular the Mayor's office. He has a secretary now. No reason for her to be there as I would imagine any issues would be directed at her boss Kevin Gilfeather. Mayor Noble is not her direct boss as was stated on the campaign trail. And so it begins....
DeleteShe has enough to offer where she should be in City Hall. There is nothing wrong with her working for the administration. Julie is not a new hire she has worked for the city for years but they need to make a decision, she can't do both. Give up one.
DeleteIf environmental educator position is so damn important at the Hodge Center and Zoo Nature Center, why isn't mrs. mayor taking care of the children there? Oh, that's right...there's no one there to show off her work attire and prance around like she's in charge. After all, she is the one who wears the pants in that family. The budget says fifty percent of her title is shared at Hodge Center and Zoo Nature Center, not at mayor's office as an assistant. Yeah, ball-less Gilfeather will do nothing about this too.
Deletewow Bart must be doing a good job so much anger towards him
ReplyDeleteKeep up the good work Bart
Bernie Sanders is the man-I would love to see this guy get the nomination over Old Tired Ass Hillary. Bernie stands up for the middle class, or whats left of it. Hoping all goes well in Iowa!
ReplyDeleteBernie has been a Senatorfor 25 years, what the hell did he ever do for you??? Vote for Bernie, a Republican wins who ever the candidate is. He has promised every thing free.,!! Health care, free education, SS, Medicare for all, Social Services for all, yea, go Bernie. Who the hell do you think is going to pay for it? All of us, rich could care less.
ReplyDeleteOver the last week comments have popped up about Troy and Jill and their work in the building department as well as things about them on a personal level that are baseless and without merit. I like the both of them and will not publish comments about them at all now that are negative. There are people on the blog that get different considerations than others and I've never said different. I don't wanna be a babysitter and have to monitor comments or delete comments. We have something good here, we have the attention of the entire city government from the Mayor, to rank and file employees in every department and we have the highest readership of any alternative news source that deals with Ulster County politics. I'm not arrogant enough to think its because of me, we don't get over 3,000 hits a day because of what I have to say, it has to do with the free exchange of ideas and thoughts that we have in our comment section. It is dangerous to have no filter and allow people to say whatever the fuck they want but 99% of people do so reasonably. There is a difference between satire, critisim, a genuine difference of philosophy and negative hurtful attacks thats sole purpose is to hurt the other person. Keep the comments coming but lay off Troy and Jill, they are "friends of ours."
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DeleteWAIT is this a joke.. because I MUST have just misread... Are you saying that you DON'T partake in negative posts in which the SOLE purpose is to hurt and another person... Because you are either a liar, have a short memory or... Perhaps both?!
DeleteHope nobody uses citibus.word is Schupp is trying to pawn it off to the county.along with cutting trash service. This guy is ridiculous.
ReplyDeleteWow.more unemployed and foreclosed homes. What is wrong with this dude
DeleteI have heard he wants to cut out trash service. Not sure what we are paying taxes for anymore.
ReplyDeleteI as well! I am curious as to why Mr Mayor has not issued any reassurance or facts about anything going on in the DPW.
DeleteHe is probably afraid of Schupp he is a bully and arrogant
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