Joe Bruno leaving state Senate, adult bookstore owner says roundabout is plot to get him, new food at The Track, Travers chases Big Brown
Joe Bruno has announced he's not running for re-election. His decision is being described as "unexpected and stunning." In a statement, Bruno said it was "time to move on." It looks like Assemblyman Roy McDonald, who represents an area around Wilton, is the leading Republican choice for Bruno's seat (Brian Premo, a Democrat, is already in the race). Capital Region leaders are already mourning the loss of all the pork Bruno sent in this direction. [TU] [NYDN] [Daily Politics] [Daily Politics] [AOA] [TU]
The Albany County Board of Elections is cutting the number of polling places from 72 to 49. An elections commissioner says the consolidation will reduce the cost of new federally-mandated voting machines. Critics say the reduction will make it harder for elderly and people without cars to vote. [TU]
The owner of the Dewitt Clinton (the building just across from the capitol at State and Eagle) is continuing its push to evict tenants so that it can redevelop the building into a hotel. One of the tenants is the State Room, a banquet hall, which has been getting calls from worried couples who have made wedding plans there. [TU]
The owner of an adult bookstore in Schenectady says the plan for roundabout on Erie Boulevard is just an attempt to get rid of his store. His building would have to be demolished in order to contstruct the traffic circle. [Daily Gazette]
Five Saratoga restaurants will be selling food at The Track this summer: Hattie's, Brindisi's, Grey Gelding, Panza's, and 1 Caroline Street/Mouzon House. [Saratogian]
NYRA is trying to convince the owners of Big Brown, the horse that won the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness, to run in the Travers. [Daily Gazette]
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Sooo glad there will be more options at the track. Sausage and peppers or those chicken sandwiches are fine, but they got old about 20 years ago!
... said Kristi on Jun 24, 2008 at 10:47 AM | link
Bruno isn't seeking another term? Looks like my afternoon routine of editing wikipedia will be longer than usual. I might not even have time for Battlestar Gallactica. Awe, Cats!
... said Pantaloons on Jun 24, 2008 at 10:59 AM | link
Oh, and
I think the owner of the adult bookstore is 100% right. If I wanted a book from his store and had a choice between driving on a roundabout and driving on the sun, I'd at least look into the effectiveness of sunscreen.
... said Pantaloons on Jun 24, 2008 at 11:11 AM | link