By: Emma Levine
A search warrant was executed for 34-year-old Michael Coleman’s Rugby Road address on Thursday. He was charged with two counts of criminal possession of a controlled substance, criminal possession of marijuana and criminal nuisance.
During the search, police seized 42 pounds of marijuana, two pounds of hashish, one pound of hallucinogenic mushrooms, $167,000, two shotguns and a 2007 Honda Civic.
Coleman was taken to Rensselaer County Jail without bail.
Right here in East Greenbush !?! Who'da thunk ?!?
ReplyDeleteWhat I don;t understand is why a pimpin' drug kingpin rolls in an '07 Civic. Does not compute.
ReplyDeletefor the exact same reason you signed as "anonymous" - anonymity - to blend in - to not be noticed -
ReplyDeleteTALKS; sorry that this is not the correct place to write this but I couldn't help notice that the cynical hypocrite , otherwise known as Dwight Jenkins, has written a piece and claims to know about patronage and nepotism.
ReplyDeleteWhat Dwight failed to do was give the earliest examples of REPUBLICAN NEPOTISM and PATRONAGE that existed for over twenty years under the REPUBLICAN RULED TOWN BOARD.
The names on THAT LIST far exceed his examples and his attempt to embarrass certain current Town employees.
In an effort to keep it clean , I will not post that list , but suffice it to say that poor Dwight is once again spouting off to make himself and his pals Taylor, Johnson, Grant,Mulvey and Mooney feel better.
Oh , and BTW Anne, your not worth writing about - rather your simply pathetic and in need of a decent psychiatric exam to help you identify and better deal with your suppressed feelings of anger - LMAO!!
Timmy why even DJII or rANNt any reaction?
ReplyDeleteOne's a never was and the other a never will be
To Lil Peter on the Cristo/Taylor blog - your name explains why you are so angry! Lil - don't blame others for your shortcomings - it makes you sound a little nuts!
ReplyDeleteGet my drift?
Good work EGPD!
ReplyDeleteHope you can seize the home, too.
Timmy Yup: There is a huge difference in reading and comprehending. In the article that you have issues with he stated that the problem has always been there. The issue is why won't it change. Probably because people like you think it is okay because that's the way it's always been done. Personally I agree with Dwight it should stop. The town is hemorrhaging cash but there always seems to be enough to make sure "friends" can continue to nurse at the government teat. I could name names as well but it is the policy not the specifics that has to change
ReplyDeleteOK - lets start the new policy right now - with the new Supe - ( if he agrees of course). He must immediately terminate Eileen Grant and dismiss Red Guynup - NO?
ReplyDeleteRight or wrong, patronage has existed since man first organized into groups with leaders. Ut exists in every level of government in every country of the world.
ReplyDeleteDwight Jenkins won't change it, Man on a Moose won't change it, the Tea Party won't change it, the reformers won't change it (certainly didn't change in 2010 when Christo, Danaher and Matters implemented their coup).
Everyone's up in arms about late audits, but Man On A Moose maintains the "town is hemorrhaging cash". Really now? What' the basis for his statement?
Supervisor Langley has five patronage appointments per NYS law ... who is 2:55 or anyone to begrudge him these five?
Speaking of the Cristo coup - lest we forget the carnage he deliberatly created when he "cleaned house" and put his personal friends and their relatives into posts within Town Govermnent ! That little debacle was ALL Mike Cristos doing....not Matters, not Danaher , ALL CRISTO!
ReplyDelete"sew-feg george"
ReplyDeletePlease seek psychiatric help immediately.
January 7th
ReplyDelete2:55 pm - I like your way of thinking! Bring it on, Supe and do whats right.
Timmy, I guess in your world we are forever condemmed to live in the past and repeat the mistakes of the past.
ReplyDeleteLook, everyone concedes your argument. We got it - past administrations of both parties did the same things.
BUT...today our town has a large and growing deficit. Our credit ratings are in the tank.
Don't you see that it is time for new and different solutions?
In your world how do we fix both? Wait for the economy to turn around? Not likely to happen for the foreseeable future. More and higher tax increases? What's your financial game plan for our town?
I guess where you stand depends on where you sit. Patronage was fine when Christo, Danaher and Matters took control of the board. As was their doing nada about deficits.
ReplyDeleteNow according to 1:25, "our town has a large and growing deficit"!
1:25 and Man On A Moose - what records are you looking at?
Try again without the needless name calling.
ReplyDelete- or don't - your choice
Dear 1:59 PM:
ReplyDeleteThe Moodys and S&P reviews of our town, the last OSC audit, the report prepared by the town's financial consultant, etc.
Ask Pete Stenson and the CFAC or FOIL for town records for confirmation.
Facts are troublesome little things; no doubt about it.
Th conversation needs to be elevated beyond who did what. Your point about everything Cristo and every other prior town board did is conceded.
What do we do now is where the conversation needs to go.
The town needs to unite around the current and real state of our finances and here's to hoping a tax increase is not in anyone's set of recommendations.
1:25 "our town has a large and growing deficit"!
ReplyDeleteMan On A Moose "The town is hemorrhaging cash"
These are PRESENT tense!
Again, "what records are you looking at?"
Our credit ratings are on the way back up ! Granted - they are not where any of us would like them , but they are clearly better than this time last year ! As far as the Town hemorrhaging cash - well that statement should come from some one who would have direct knowledge and as a rule, the statement should not be thrown around like it has validity . Clearly , the Town is NOT hemorrhaging cash.
ReplyDeleteNot quite true, Old Timer. The Water/Sewer Bond rating dropped to BBB (by Standard & Poors) in October of 2011, but we didn't find out abut it until after the Election. We also have not seen the Toski financial statement audit for 2010 either. Not having it was one of the things that made S&P nervous, contributing to the BBB rating.
ReplyDeleteThe apparently new disbursements for Personal Service added at the Organizational Meeting will contribute to hemorrhaging cash. Unless, of course, that slush was hidden in the Budget for just such an eventuality.
@ 11:18 do your own research frankly i'm tired of have to put your nose in the information. Maybe Hemorrhaging was to strong a word but the fact remains there is cause for concern when a town of our size has the budget that we have.
ReplyDelete@ old timer our credit rating is not on the way back up. There is the rating and the outlook. the rating has stayed the same the outlook went from negative to positive. The rating is still Junk bond and probably will remain so until the deficit has been reduced a lot further and the town demonstrates fiscal responsibility.
can't back up your claim, eh
ReplyDeleteThe General Fund deficit is $1,200,000.
ReplyDeleteNo ...it's not....and for those of you who unwittingly navigated to Dwights hysteria page of blasphemy and embellishment - consider this :
ReplyDeleteWhat we have in East Greenbush clearly is not a " well organized minority" rather it's simply the MAJORITY Board , elected overwhelmingly by the people of East Greenbush ! Langley winning was not an "overthrow" it was a choice and the people spoke - narrowly - but they spoke .
Simply because you don't like them and can't seem to wrap your head around their decisions , doesn't mean you get to carry on about "excessive taxes" and blame people for doing "nothing".!
One thing is clear - your narrow minded and extremely thin focus on the current economy in East Greenbush - trumped up by your extraordinary views on how you THINK things should be, - shows everyone exactly that you simply have NO IDEA how Goverment runs - either at the State level or local level.
You think that there's room to lower taxes in East Greenbush - either by cutting services or reductions in salaries. You accuse the Board of lies and pulling money from our pockets in the form of excessive taxes.
Your ridiculously mistaken and clearly out of touch with reality. The National economy and State economy clearly are worse off than little East Greenbush, and if you were to do a comparative analysis of our neighboring communities - East Greenbush is no worse than any of them around us - that's a FACT! Your supporters can massage the numkbers any way they want - but no community is any better or worse than East Greenbush - FACT!
To rant and carry on because you hate the Democratic Board members is clearly counter-productive - but its obviously the way you choose to conduct business - to blaspheme and label those you disgree with.
You paraphrase and liken local politicians to thugs and encourage people to hate them because your on a crusade to embarrass and label Board members in hopes of putting in your selected minions to do your political bidding. What happens when our current Supe comes out with a statement and you don't agree with him ??
Is he now your enemy?!? You supported him - you said to McCabe it was never personal - yet it clearly is VERY PERSONAL with you.
Your version of euphoria in East Greenbush is unrealistic and unattainable in this economy. My suggestion to you is that you simply contact a local real-estate agent and move on to where ever you can find what your looking for. I highly doubt you'll find it in the North East- but hey - you keep looking.
And since when do you expect to live in the house with the "Kodak-view" and the surrounding acreage and expect "low-taxes"?!?
Seems like you want your cake and you clearly want to eat it too ! Your blog is insufficient and your a coward for not letting people respond to you directly.
And some of us are veterans as well - stop your carrying on like we "owe" you something. I enlisted too - and I expect nothing from anyone.
Just time to start reading, my friend. Standard and Poors would be a good place to start. They cited the absence of the 2010 independent audit by Toski and a legacy of fiscal mismanagement. This is an independent agency reviewing facts of recent history. Stop making things up. I think it would be fair to assert that YOU don't know how government works.
Deletestill no source, eh
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ReplyDelete05:37 - your clearly from over there and once again , you prove my point. You people can't stand it when someone disagrees with you and your continual efforts to blame the entire economy on the Town Board.
ReplyDeleteStandard and Poors also have made the very same claims against most every municipality in the Capital District. I suggest you read those reports!
OH MY GOD - THE SKY IS FALLING!!!!
ReplyDeleteEverybody I have a different concern and Iam not being mean . What happen to the transfer station ? Joe your my friend so dont take this in a bad way . Its a mess up there I drove by today and the gate is missing and people were walking around but thats not the real problem , Its the railing and the stairs Iam so afraid my daughter is going to fall through and its so hard to throw my things in, just not good ! please try to do something else Joe ! Guys you are such a big help I just dont want to see people get hurt . This is only my opinion and some of my neighbors. Thank you so much see you both next week
ReplyDeleteFriend....what do you expect Joe and Reggie to do? They are not management and have to do what they are told....whether they like it or not.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you, friend. Joe and Reggie are the best! BUT whoever made this decision to put everything in one BIN was definitely not thinking straight that day! Its always overflowing; I had to take my recyclables back home until next week when the damn thing is emptied. Somebody needs to step up to the plate and get this problem fixed.
ReplyDeleteThe Town has chosen to recycle differently , and much more efficiently. The vendor that East Greenbush works with has now offered recycling done the way its done all over the country.
ReplyDeleteThe beginning is always the hardest and once its established, there should be a substantial savings for the Town. I would suggest we all be patient as the new system has its flaws worked out.
S&P also identifies "offsetting positive factors" including:
ReplyDelete"Recent indications of improvement of the town's finances, including a demonstrated willingness to make adjustments to begin to return to structurally balanced operations; and
The town's stable local economy, with strong wealth and income indicators."
What's the documentation of the "demonstrated willingness?" Hard to have that without an independent audit, isn't it? S&P complained about the absence of that, didn't they?
Deleteyou'll have to ask S&P as it's from their press release
Deletehttp://www.bondsonline.com/print/Todays_Market/Credit_Rating_News_.php?DA=view&RID=20241
Funny thing, S&P's press release says nothing about the lack of an audit.
No, it is not hard to have a "demonstrated willingness to make adjustments to begin to return to structurally balanced operations". It's very visible in the 2010, 2011 and 20 budgets.
Joe and Reggie are the best! The new traffic flow and dumping all recyclables into one bin seem to decrease the time we customers are there and may get more money for the town. Give it some time.
ReplyDeleteI'd also suggest that the transfer station is NOT a playground and all folks under 16 or so stay in the vehicle.
Once again - people see and interpret data and opinions differently - depending on how exactly they wish to spin it politically. I'm not poking fun at anyone - just stating the obvious.....
ReplyDeleteAnd who do you think you are ! Mr all to gather, KNOW ALL TELL ALL ! just fix the problem thats the spin somebody is going to get hurt . We are not attacking just stating the obvious . just poor in sight and we are not pointing the finger at anybody . and I do agree kids should stay in the car, BUT THEY DONT ! and as adults and a town we should keep kids In mind when we design . Being smug gets us all no were .
ReplyDeleteTalk about smug!. As adults, its up to parents to control their children. If the kids don't stay in the car when Mom or Dad tells them to, they get left at home next time.
DeleteIt ain't rocket science.
I was NOT talking about the transfer station - I was speaking to/about jan.15 @ 537pm !
DeleteThat's who I think I am and I wasn't being smug ...BACK OFF !
Jan 17 @ 7:00 and all
DeleteWith this new format it'd help to identify comments responding to.
Apologies and a request that you tone it down.
Isn't it amazing how KIDS rule their PARENTS these days. I know in my own family people have said "We don't bring the kids over because your hubby doesn't like them" NO, thats not the answer - the answer is these young parents expect to go out and have a good time and let their kids roam the house, play and break the computer - and do as damn well please as they want to. More than anyone - if you knew, I absolutely LOVE LOVE kids. BUT parents, WAKE up, not only at the Transfer Station, but every place you take them - make them behave. Don't forget, YOU are the PARENT, they are the KID.
ReplyDeleteThe new format adopted by BLOGGER was NOT the choice of EGTALKS.
ReplyDeleteInvestigation is in progress to get the comments numbered again.
Please be patient .
Ann T just suggested that if Langley doesn't have an open door policy they should go to their party leader, very scary to think Chris D has any influence over the actions of the new supervisor. chis is yesterdays news an embarrassment to their party.
ReplyDeleteROFLMBO
DeleteAnn posts "you may want to reach out their Party Leader" under her "No Ethics in East Greenbush
....by Ann Taylor" column.
That is rich.....speaking of Defruscio and ethics within the same category!
DeleteThat is way too funny....how can AT even speak of Defruscio under "No Ethics in East Greenbush". He is "NO ETHICS" personified!
ReplyDeleteWell there must alot of BS going on there between AT and Denfruscio. You can almost hear their conversations; "Why thats a very good idea?" What do you think? Oh Annie Bannanie, anything you say goes; "You're so pretty". He is the worlds biggest BS-er you want to know! laughing to myself. Can't believe they haven't gotten rid of him yet as Republican Chairman? Is that another title with no salary like Deputy Supervisor? Well at least they keep it in all in the family.
ReplyDeleteI tend to think of Taylor, Cristo, Defruscio and their Dirty Dozen as the BS Brigade! I do believe the shoe fits!
ReplyDeleteI think the Supes secretary is the stirrer of the pot...nasty,arrogant,and ignorant. Fatal combination and certaintly not very pleasent when you try to see the Supervisor. She introduces herself as the " Supervisors Assistant" !! What a laugh !
ReplyDeleteWhat a joke? Assistant; she's lucky she got that job. Its amazing; when the son worked there, he thought he was a know it all; and now the Town is blessed to have "Mrs. Know It All." Oh well in four years we'll have somebody who really deserves that position; didn't she already work for the State for 30 plus years; guess enough is never enough; wouldn't be bad but she definitely doesn't fit in; knows everything, everybody and wants to be in everybody's business. Stay Clear.
DeleteI have been to the supervisors office a few times recently and found his secretary very pleasant. you folks certainly are an angry bunch. I wonder if your are receiving what you are putting out?
ReplyDeleteopinions vary - no anger here - just an observation.....
ReplyDeleteThere's no way she could be more of an idiot than Taylors girlfriend , Correine Sheldon!
ReplyDeleteSeems to me that you guys are being really stupid in going after the Supe's secretary with the insults and stuff. You've got him rolling over like Casper Milquetoast for Ginny and the gang. Why jump all over Eileen? You just might pi** somebody off and change their attitude.
ReplyDelete- or - maybe some of us have distinct memories of Bank of America and have found that NOTHING has changed !! Again - as stated above - opinions vary !
DeleteI also have been to Town Hall on a number of occasions and found Eileen Grant to be courteous to me.
ReplyDelete7:15 and 6:26 one comment isn't "you folks" or "you guys".
As for Supervisor Langley, I have the distinct impression that he's his own man and will continue to be.
Pete Stenson
exactly PETE - I am "one person" making an observation and further am entitled to my opinion!
ReplyDelete1:12 Did I say you weren't entitled to your opinion?
ReplyDeleteI took issue with the generalization of "you folks" or "you guys" based on one individual's comment.
Pete Stenson
and I agreed with you wholeheartedly!!
DeleteWell in all honestly, she's and well never be a
ReplyDelete"Carmela Hicks." She made the office a friendly place, always with her smile and charm.
I think people see that - and we have to move on.
As an E.G. senior, I know first hand how wonderful Carmela has treated me and a number of my friends. She's just a marvelous person.
DeleteI personally don't know Eileen Grant or how she acts toward people at Town Hall - but for anyone to follow in Carmela's footsteps will be a very difficult job! She's one of a kind for sure!
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ReplyDeleteI've known Eileen all my life and found her to be a very intelligent lady with a great personality.
ReplyDeleteAs some of you long timers (like me) may be aware, Eileen's brother Don Sweitzer was a Democratic EG Councilman in the 1970s. Her sister Marge and former brother in law were EG Democratic activists as well.
Eileen is very professional and has a strong knowledge of government. Mr. Langley has made a good hire.
Opinions vary
ReplyDeleteTime will tell!
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