Supervisor
Langley Police Department,
Comptroller, DPW, Planning, Zoning, Building Department and Solid Waste
Isn’t
the Supervisor responsible for ALL Departments?
Town
Law §52 states “The supervisor shall be the chief executive officer of a suburban
town and head of the administrative branch of town government. He shall be responsible
for the proper administration of town affairs, law enforcement and the
maintenance of peace and order in the town.”
We
admittedly don’t know the history or origins of the Department Liaison
designation of Councilpersons. But why
the duplication? Why the sea change?
·
Does
Supervisor Langley not trust the Board Members with the Departments he’s
retained for himself, namely Police Department, Comptroller, DPW, Planning,
Zoning, Building Department and Solid Waste?
·
Does
Supervisor Langley not trust the Department Heads?
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Is
Supervisor Langley afraid of something or trying to hide something?
Really need to keep our eye on this crew. No doubt, Supervisor N. B. Langley is doing just as he was told.
ReplyDeleteYou may want to check to see if EG is a "Suburban Town" or a Town of the "First Class." Just a technical note.
ReplyDeleteJanuary 09, 2014 11:22 AM
DeleteReso dated March 13, 1967. EG became a Suburban Town 1/1/68.
Mr. Langley should be commended for taking a hands on approach to the management of the most important departments in the Town. Good Grief. God knows we've had enough "laissez faire" management around here.
ReplyDeleteI would almost agree with you Don if I thought the man had one clue what he was doing. He has proven that he is utterly clueless and quite unprepared to handle the day to day tasks of a real Town Supervisor.
ReplyDeleteHe has no idea what executive law is or Town Laws nor does he even care. Your suggestion of the "laissez faire" comes with what direct knowledge?
What experience are you speaking from ? Please expound on your declaration with facts and examples.
Read UHY and the last couple of OSC reports on the Town and the two OSC reports on the Ambulance District. Plenty of examples on "not paying attention" and avoidance of responsibility. I think you know very well that this is the case. Had responsibility and accountability been observed, the $2.5 million inter-fund debt wouldn't have just snuck up on everybody.
ReplyDeleteDear Gadfly, Are you assuming Supervisor Langley is willing to take some responsibility for these important departments? I'll be watching carefully, as I'm sure you will as well.
DeleteGadfly,
ReplyDeleteGood Lord, he's paid $70,000 a year to take a hands on approach to the management of the ENTIRE Town organization!
And wouldn't it be better to have a second pair of eyes paying attention?
Remember they had to get Tuffy to "liaison" to the PD because McCabe couldn't handle it. The Supervisor has always had liaison responsibilities, and there is no policy statement that says he shouldn't. Wouldn't you want the only paid full-time Board member keeping an "official" eye on things? Mr. Langley is putting himself in a spot if he can't deliver on the responsibility. I'd think that if you were rooting against him, you'd love to have him in that spot, betting that he can't deliver. On the other hand, if he delivers, you look stupid. I know that a couple of you guys here on Talks have a burr up where the sun don't shine, so the objectivity is a little wanting.....
ReplyDeleteMy bet is that Ed Gilbert is doing DEMands as the mouthpiece for DeF (for his $3K).
ReplyDeleteYeah NOW you care where were you when the town was being robbed blind
ReplyDeleteWhen I saw the agenda for the organizational meeting this was one of the things that jumped out at me. I'm not sure I understand the change and would like to hear the rationale from the supervisor or one of his people. The departments in question constitute a huge proportion of the town budget and the supervisor has primary day-to-day administrative responsibility for them anyway. I'm not sure what being 'liaison' adds to that task other than centralizing authority in his office and reducing the workload (and influence) of members of the town board. I've always wondered whether the liaison system would work better with two board members assigned to each department, preferably one from each party so there is coverage without partisanship. Unfortunately that would increase the workload of board members who are probably already asked to do too much for what they are paid. I'm not being critical of the move, I just don'tunderstand it and hope that someone explains it at the next town board meeting.
ReplyDeleteDo any of you have any common sense, an idea or any rationale of a subject before you post your fact less bullshit. Look at me I'm a blogger I can say anything I want. What's life like being an ignorant social misfit
ReplyDeleteplease provide a fact-based rebuttal to the post
DeleteThank you, Jack. We’re glad to see someone gets the point of this post.
ReplyDeleteGadfly @2:07 PM commends the Supervisor for “for taking a hands on approach to the management of the most important departments in the Town”, i.e. for doing the job he was elected to do.
Anonymous @ 5:30 PM thinks the Supervisor is “putting himself in a spot if he can't deliver on the responsibility” of “keeping an "official" eye on things”.
Hasn't he been doing this for the past two years?
Will he be doing more now that he's Liaison?
The concern is that Langley will allow Defruscio to become the defacto liaison to these important departments. Chris will stick his nose into the department heads business by saying that "The Supe asked me to get some information." This is just a backdoor way to allow Defruscio to "run" these departments. Langley had better be very careful here as he runs the risk of being charged with improper practices by allowing Defruscio to run roughshod over these departments.
ReplyDeleteIf he lets the DeF nose in there, he's toast in two years. The opposition campaign will be go remove DeF from operations, and it would be successful. Reformers and Dems could easily join forces on that one.
ReplyDeleteOn a related note. Still no required updated financial disclosure forms filed with the New York State Board of Elections by Chris DeFruscio. What is the Smart Way Forward's Court Attendant hiding? And why won't he follow the law?
ReplyDeleteIf Langley is calling the shots - we're all screwed ! Incompetence and "deer in the headlights " are the understatement of the year hen it comes to describing his abilities.
ReplyDeleteHere's one for 'ya:
ReplyDeletehttp://www.eastgreenbushtalks.blogspot.com/2011/01/lets-start-new-year-right.html
I know this is a little off topic but I have seen posts on both blogs about the Reps failing to report on their books as required by law. I went to the site and saw some very troubling things like the Reps missed another reporting deadline and their last report has a negative balance yet we all know they have been spending money. Also shocking is that they gave $1,000. to Smart Way forward! shouldn't SWF return that money if the books are suspicious? Shouldn't we know where the money came from? Are the Dems looking into this stuff?
ReplyDeleteA letter of complaint should be filed by the Town Democratic Party to the NYS Board of Elections with a copy sent to Brendan Lyons of the Times-Union!
DeleteHere's one thats "on topic"....how about these so called Smart Way forward people list for ALL of us how these ridiculous appointments at the organizational meeting are saving us money and eliminatring the so called waste and over staffing they claimed . PLease be very specific.
ReplyDeleteDear ZING:
ReplyDeleteRefreshing. A Talks blogger and a number of Gadfly bloggers agree that a full accounting of the organizational changes is owed to the people of our town.
Nice, very freshing.
We should work together to force our so called political leaders to provide a open and honest answer.
yeah, let me know when that happens and how it goes
DeleteHere's one from over there addressed to our very own Deputy Supervisor - Ed Gilberrt;
ReplyDelete"This shouldn't be difficult. Remember, The Smart Way Forward Majority gave the voters a detailed governance plan through their weekly paid columns in The Advertiser during the weeks leading up to election day.
Unless,of course, the Smart Way Forward paid position papers were just a bunch of insincere slogans they never intended to follow up on after they got elected."
Even the Gadflies are waking up to the idea they were openly lied too !!
Ed Gilbert is now the "mouthpiece" for the SWF team. Of course , we all now know that SWF is simply a hoax and none of their campaign promises will ever be filled.
ReplyDeleteThey intend to fill ALL the positions they can with patronage and will further denigrate the official offices of Town Hall to the point that nothing will be left to salvage in two years.
That , ladies and gentleman, is the Chris Defruscio plan for a better East Greenbush ! He has no other plan except to line the pockets of his family and friends with our tax dollars !
Chris is pissed that all the information regarding his cousin came to light, and he's mostly mad that we all found out he authored the "Martha" letter !
And yet, despite all that , the voters chose to give him the power to destroy our workforce and tax base , all to the benefit of the Defruscio, Corellis, Cherubino, Kennedy and Danaher families !
How wonderful for all the people who were openly duped into this Smart Way Forward cacophony that was designed to do nothing more than get Chris the power he so clearly desires.
Thanks alot people ! Remember - you voted for this - not me !
News Flash!! The Chris DeFruscio controlled East Greenbush Republican Committee has reported on the New York State Board of Elections website that it has a negative balance of $-7,985.29 despite a contribution of $1,277.50 from newly appointed DPW Commissioner Anthony Correllis (sic).
ReplyDeleteWe'd all better keep a very close eye on our Town's Finances with this group now in the majority.
The Town Democrats better have the Board of Elections on speed dial to try to get to the bottom of this. Calling Brendan Lyons of the Times Union??
It looks like the Defruscio Reps spent over $12,000 during the campaign and ended up almost $8,000 in the red. Is that legal? It certainly warrants some looking into.
ReplyDeleteHow do you figure Liccardi being retained as a tax cert attorney for the Town? He never won one as Town Attorney.
ReplyDeleteNice start there SWF morons. My street was a complete sheet of ice this morning. I called the Town, they said the new DPW guru refused to send trucks out. Incompetence or laziness- not quite sure !
ReplyDeleteThe interesting thing here is that whoever answered the phone chose to say that to a taxpayer. If the commissioner makes a decision then the secretaries should support the decision. It seems like everyone down there is just stumbling around on their own with no leadership or training.
DeleteToday is the 15th - and this would make at least three instances that we are aware of where the new and supposedly better , DPW commish has blown off his responsibilities. The secretary has no idea what this mans thinking is nor should she unless he directly tells her or gives her specific directions. The man needs to step up and do his job.
ReplyDeleteIt has been noted previously that he's only here to get on the Towns health insurance because he is leaving in the next few days/weeks to have surgery and will be out of work for the foreseeable future. Just great !
Just what this Town needs, another political hack sucking off the Town teet !
@ 2:58 PM-
DeleteThat would explain his $1,277.50 dollar contribution to the Chris Defruscio East Greenbush Republican Committee.
I get the whole - we won , we'll do what we want bullsh*t - but really..at least freakin try to do the job you were handed.
DeleteThis entire charade called the Smart Way Forward is starting to fall apart.
Defruscio,Langley, and Danaher are the biggest two-faced liars in the Town. They don't deserve any recognition as leaders.
ReplyDeleteWhat happened to the roads this morning? Nothing! Exactly, the new DPW commish hung up on the dispatcher asking for salt on the roads. Corellis was too lazy to get his ass out of bed and do his job. Another incompetent appointment by Langley and Defruscio.
ReplyDeleteI was out at around 7:30 this morning
Deleteslip sliding' away
slip sliding' away
Tony's put us on a salt free diet!
Corruption ? You dared to compare any of the recent Dems to defruscio ! Good god...for christs sake, look at the damage CHRIS DEFRUSCIO has done in less than three weeks ! There's no comparison . Defruscio clearly takes the cake !
ReplyDeleteWait until the damage a chaos you don't know about leaks out innot the public. The worst is yet to come with this crowd.
You've got bonafide criminals in positions of decision and power that they are ill prepared to handle. This SWF is going to cost ALL of us a great deal of our tax dollars both initially and when someone has to go in a repair the damage inflicted by the incompetent people placed in position by Defruscio.
Langley should be super sensitive to slippery roads and ice conditions. His appointment to DPW doesn't know squat about ice and snow. Salt should have been out as called by the police, they are out there and see the conditions, not two lazy asses lying in bed. Mr. Langley you should be ashamed of yourself!
ReplyDeleteDefruscio put Corellis in this position.
ReplyDeleteThe first speaker's plight would be a great research project for the Planner. Noise ordinance levels in adjacent towns. Oh wait, we don't have a Planner.
ReplyDeleteLangley's silence after Jack Conway's and Eileen & Tom Grant's comments was absolutely deafening!
No matter how paranoid or conspiracy minded you are, what Defruscio and Langley are doing to our Town Government is worse than you imagine !
ReplyDeleteThe foolishness will continue until such time as the people storm a Board meeting demanding explanations or resignations. News Media needs to be on full alert. The criminality of this charade will soon come to light.
Cronyism,patronage and nepotism will be the least of our worries this time next year.
Where was Stupidvisor Langley when we needed our roads salted? oh probably updating his Stupidvisors report. NOT! It hasn't been updated since December before Christmas filled with Reindeer poop.
ReplyDeleteEast Greenbush demands now says someone should get new tires instead of salting the roads. Come on man! Must be that sleezzy used car salesman trying to sell more of his junk equipment.
ReplyDeleteIgnorance knows no limits on Demands.
DeleteIf any of them were slightly aware of the fact that it wasn't the dusting of snow , but rather the black ice, and the multiple auto accidents , including the one on Discovery Drive where the occupants had to be cut out of the car due to the ice on the roadway.
Its a fact that Corellis was called early enough to have taken appropriate action. This is the third time he has refused to do his job.
A little salt would have meant the difference for all the accidents on TOWN Roads that morning.
SWF fails again !
Yikes!!! Why is this being discussed on a blog! Didn't the Supervisor develop guidelines! Winter isn't a new thing here in East Greenbush!!!! Can't Langley and his right hand person Hart give their staff some direction? I was out on Wednesday morning and saw two fender benders on I90.
DeleteDefruscio is running scared. His people are screwing up almost every day. He has to run interference on his demands blog because he doesn't know what else to do.
ReplyDeleteCorellis is a huge failure . Replace him before the lawsuits come in. Show that you made a mistake and were "smart" enough to do something about it. Or are you too arrogant and ignorant to admit your failure ?
he's in way over his head
ReplyDeleteLangley can't make a decision period. He doesn't possess the genitals God gave a flea.
ReplyDeleteDid you happen to see the stencil placed on the window of the dpw truck? no money but $375.00 to pay for this window dressing so his DPW truck can look just like his own!
ReplyDeleteWhat's the stencil say? Is it appropriate for a town truck?
DeleteCheck out the Gadfly. Even they are talking about the bizarre behavior of our Supervisor since he took over.
ReplyDeleteI don't care if it says nothing. Its a waist of taxpayers money! But then again Langley and Dum Dum don't care about waste and abuse of Town funds.
ReplyDeleteThe question was about the nature of the stencil was posed because it is wrong to deface public property even if that property has been assigned to you while you serve the Town. If the stencil doesn't serve the people, it shouldn't be there. Do stencils come off?
DeleteBut 8:50, you seem to indicate that the Town paid for it! Who approved it? Am I not understanding this right? --- this is some type of a decorative item that one of the employees has a personal preference for? How much does this type of thing cost?
There is no plausible excuse for the arrogant behavior of the Defruscio/Langley crowd. Their ignorance combined with the unbridled arrogance is a huge detractor. If they think they are coming across as confident - guess again. The watershed is already flowing for November 2015. Also - special thanks to Ed Gilbert for his ridiculously arrogant remarks. Yes Ed, we are aware its you anonymously writing over on Defruscios slander page
ReplyDeleteI hope Jack was right ... now that Ed's getting paid we won't have to listen to his political propaganda at board meetings. of course, paid or not he shouldn't be flappin his pie hole.
ReplyDeleteActually , I do get the point. This past election was a complete scam. Perpetrated on the voters by the renegade Republican chairman. There will never be a third party in Town - never. Wishful thinking. Some think the little Napoleon~( Cristo) is behind lil chrissy def. and his vindictive personality. I would give that thought a slight bit of credit because Cristo has a huge axe to grind with ALOT of people who called him on the carpet regarding his little scams and his bouts of outright lies.
ReplyDeleteThat all aside , now we have the new dictator and his ever faithful aide by his side calling the shots and people aren't happy.
Well , what did you expect ? Langley is a complete buffoon and Defruscio isn't smart enough to walk in out of the rain. Now we're all screwed for the next 23 months. They give a political failure like Ed Gilbert a voice to mouth his support of this utter foolishness and when people dare complain, the stupidvisor shuts them down at a Board meeting.
Whats next Keith ? Who ya gonna fire now ? Your making enemies at a rate faster than any previous Town Board member - yup , even Cristo ! WOW !
DEMands is shut down to the general public. That didn't take long.
ReplyDeleteYou're the only Libel outlet left......
DeleteBut it's a good thing!
DeleteLittle Mikey is calling the gadfly shots. He's claiming a victory on the elimination of the Assistant Chief position. Now his sidekick is front and center to report back to her master. Remember 2010?
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DeleteThe Town of East Greenbush is shut down with restricted access coming up. That sight is for all residents...I will assume for the moment that it is going through some upgrades and will be reopened. Quite a coincidence that DEmands and the Town sights shut down to the general public on the same day isn't it!
ReplyDeleteprobably on advice of counsel
ReplyDeleteYup. Idiots Langley and Defruscio at their worst. Neither one can take the pressure. Langley cries like a baby and Defruscio doesn't know enough to get his hand out of his butt.
ReplyDeleteNice article on page C3 in today's Times-Union, written by Bob Gardinier.
ReplyDeleteHere's the first paragraph:
"Snow-slicked asphalt led to several cars skidding off the road in Saturday in East Greenbush, according to police."
Still waiting to hear from Defruscio and DEMands to find out if all those cars needed new tires.
C'mon DPW Commissioner, start paying attention. It's January in upstate New York, there is going to be snow and ice. Start doing your job!!
FYI to the Commissioner, according to the article: "(t)he next chance for possible snow, according to the extended foercast, is Thursday." Please try and get it together by then.
Well, it's snowing again and I have taken personal responsibility. Here's what I've done. I have very good tread on good tires on my late model sedan. My breaks are good and well maintained and my driving skills are outstanding - no tickets or accidents in over 25 years.
ReplyDeleteIn my opinion, however, the most important personal responsibility is to keep an eye on our Town and make sure they provide the services I have already paid for. The Town has an obligation to salt, sand and plow as necessary without smart-alecky remarks about how black ice is the responsibility of the motorist.
Again , I'm not sure what anyone was thinking when they elected the faux SWF people. I have said this prior and will say it again ~ it was NEVER about Maryann Matters nor Deb Dimartino.
ReplyDeleteThey were pawns , nothing but faces to put on a propaganda poster. They have virtually no say nor will they ever unless they side with Sue and Phil against Defruscio and Langley.
A quote from Gadfly Ray Mooney.
ReplyDelete"A gadfly is someone who makes political enemies from both political parties."
Beware of the Trojan Horse!
Mooney the carpetbagger doesn't even live here any longer. Who cares what he thinks or says !
DeletePhil better wake up before he loses the whole show. The gagflys have Cristo in that horse. He's trying to make full circle and sees a week link.
Delete4:46 AM (Chris) You are the weak link. People have had enough of your b_s. You and Cristo are still thick as thieves.
Delete7:43 AM (Chris DeF) and 4:46 AM (Chris DeF again),
DeleteYou sure seem to like horses, Trojan or otherwise.
You are not fooling anybody with your fake Martha Andiago like posts!
The latest from Ercole:
ReplyDelete"AnonymousJanuary 21, 2014 at 7:00 AM
Nice try Gadfly. If you really want this information you should FOIL it. But, I'm pretty sure the information you want is NOT covered by FOIL. You should read the law instead of plucking away on your blog. It wouldn't be good strategy for us to just give you this information because the Dems. would then get a jump on us. We will tell you at our time and place what we will tell you. Have a nice day at your computer plucking away."
I told ya so ........we elected idiots ! They will steal this town blind !
Rocky,
ReplyDeletethe 'fearless leaders' are back on line @ http://egdemands.wordpress.com/
more lies from the folks who bring us Langley and DeFruscio
nice to see they read talks
Bullwinkle
Demands is still a joke.
ReplyDeleteHa! EG demands with Defrucio and his head up his butt and Langley supplying lubricant is on a new site. Can't take the heat little Chrissy? stop with your BS and resign and let the Town try to get something accomplished that is worthwhile. You and your cronies should just go away.
ReplyDeleteBullwinkle @ 10:49
ReplyDeletedid you mean fearless or feckless?
Amen to 8:25! Defrucio must go! Take Langley with you, Chriss.
ReplyDeleteThey aren't going anywhere. November 5th saw to that. It would be much easier for you to become a loyal supporter of the come back of East East Greenbush, rather than a whiny sore loser.
DeleteAt what point do we all stand up and demand accountability from our elected officials? They made ALOT of promises back in October and November. Thus far - they've kept exactly none of them !
ReplyDeleteThey've slashed jobs so they can justify the hefty raises they gave to their patronage and nepotism appointments. The math is there , and they can't deny it.
Defruscio is in direct violation of NYS -( Executive/Election) Law when he took a paying appointment in the court - but no one is doing anything about it. The new "senior" clerk has brought that office to a complete stand-still.
The new DPW commish may actually be a nice guy but is clearly the wrong man for the job. He jumps when Langley/Defruscio say so and is now relegated to doing their dirty work and f-king with employees that Keith and Chris don't like! Nice job Anthony! Your now a very marked man !
When do we all say we've had enough ? - SWF ?? Nothing but a JOKE !
DeFruscio and his political committee is also in violation of the Election Law. It's good to see Governor Cuomo is putting an additional $4 million in the Board of Elections budget for enforcement. An investigation of the DeFruscio political committee is a good place to start.
DeleteMr. Dependable,Loyal and Courteous is doing dirty work !? For shame Anthony! Your little letter to the Advertiser said everything to the contrary ! Defacing town property with your little propaganda poster - really ?
DeleteHere's the latest from Demands :
ReplyDelete"AnonymousJanuary 22, 2014 at 9:25 AM
Welcome to day 22 of the Smart Way Forward for East Greenbush .things are improving every day. It is to bad Talks and Gadfly feel the need to keep up with all there. whininng . Face it, Keith Langley won and you are on the outs .Why don't you just stay out of government things you no nothing about . Keith is the government ,he was elected by the people there ,I have said what has to be said ."
3rd grade english and grammar are obviously the true Hallmark of a Demands supporter ! LMAO
You're quoting the Gadfly genius.
DeleteThe goof balls running EGDemands chastise AT
ReplyDeleteWhat I found interesting is that you were never there when these supposed calls happened or when people were told not to talk to your friends but you think it’s proper to repeat these accusations in a public forum.
as if their BS is factual
Welcome to day 22 of Sharia Law ! lmao ! Defruscio = dumba** dictator
ReplyDeleteIt appears as though the majority of bloggers sorta want some of the same actions from the Board. The only ones apparently resisting any of the suggestions are the DEMands crowd - led by Defruscio and his thugs.
ReplyDeleteGadflies are pushing for a 3rd party. Talks supporters are pushing for almost anything except the current majority. DEMands wants nothing more than continued patronage and nepotism/cronyism for their people and they are not hiding that fact.
There has to be some sort of common ground in there somewhere - no ?
Show me some real REFORM Democrats, and we might have common ground.
DeleteYou could care less about reform. You only wish to exact revenge on those who you had no chance against. If it was a Republican Town Board back then - you'd hate them with the same temper you exhibit aganst the dems.
DeleteWhistle Puss....you're against progress at any cost. Go figure.
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DeleteWe need to go to the Town Board meetings to keep an eye what the SWF Langley government is up to.
ReplyDeleteYa think Tech Valley Webs is working on the DEMands blog on the Town dime? The stuff going on over there is certainly beyond the skills of DeFruscio or Gilbert.
ReplyDeleteDo not know - do not care. Opinions vary....
ReplyDeleteLooking like the SWF people are clearly thin-skinned. They were obviously not prepared to defend the onslaught of resident objections to the arrogant way things are being mis-handled in Town.
ReplyDeleteMaryAnn Matters is said to be openly fluttered when questioned about anything and gets extremely defensive. Not a good start at all for the SWF team of misfits.
@ 10:37 AM. Well said. That's why it is very important for interested residents to show up at Town Board meetings to see for themselves.
ReplyDeleteGoogle "Matters vs. Estes" to find out what the Matters family is all about.
ReplyDeleteVery Telling.....
ReplyDeleteMatters v. Estes - the IG Report on " Operation Keystone" , the Martha Letter , etc... where does it end ?
ReplyDeleteDuhmands thinks this is all "stupid" , yet it really happened and there's more to come ! Time for a revelation/revolution !
Better sooner, than later.
ReplyDeletePompous arrogance is clearly the hallmark of SWF !
ReplyDeleteExpect nothing but outright thievery from this crowd !
Worthless patronage appointments that the elected officials cower behind and try hard too defend daily.
22 months to go - if there's anything left !
Paging Dave VanWormer
ReplyDeletePlease report to the DPW garage and show Commissioner Corellis and Dep Com Fiacco where you hid the snow plows. Haven't seen one in a long time.
What is the latest with the age discrimination lawsuit the Town will end up paying for the Stupidvisor and his firings? Rumor has it it might be in the 6-figure range.
ReplyDeleteWhat do you know about age discrimination complaints? Do you have the slightest knowledge or experience with complaints brought either to the NYSDHR, the EEOC or in federal district court. Seriously, do you have even the foggiest idea of what you are talking about?
DeleteFor your information 80% of the complaints filed every year with the NYSDHR are dismissed for "No Probable Cause".
The odds are very great that this one will be as well. Political appointees, as anyone who has ever watched Joan Malone and Mike O'Brien go through their day of doing absolutely nothing know that political appointees serve at the pleasure of the hiring entity - in the case of the current legal action the appointing entity is Supervisor Langley.
Please note: I am not commenting on his record of appointing qualified individuals - only on your ill advised comment about a lawsuit about the cost taxpayers in the 6 figure range.
You clearly do not know what you are writing about and just trying to use rumor mongering to spread more hate in East Greenbush.
Stuporvisor Langley deserves whatever he gets ! The man is completely incompetent and undeserving of the position he holds.
DeleteYour " no probable Cause" is exactly what a sitting SUPREME COURT JUDGE said in her ruling against Suzanne Airado and Don Johnson. Funny you should bring that up !
Word on the street is there is at least one pending NYSDHR case involving Supervisor Langley where Probable Cause has already been found.
DeleteThe way I heard it, they put a stop to a nice quiet "lot line adjustment" giveaway of Town parkland.
DeleteNot really...if you want - I can re-publish the Judges final admonishment and judgement....
DeleteSWF = Smart Way Forward
ReplyDelete= So Whereda F?#% as in SWF are the plows?
= So Whadda F?#% as in SWF are the doin?
= So Whyda F?#% as in SWF did we ever elect 'em?
= So Whenda F?#% as in SWF are they gonna plow?
Delete= So Whoda F?#% as in SWF do they think they are?
Stop by Town Court and ask the "President of East Greenbush" himself.
DeleteHe's milking the residents illegally and aparently as he's said on numerous occassions, " Just sit back and relax ! I'm driving this bus now !"
Yup - driving it right into the ground ! Way to go Ercole !
New East Greenbush DPW Policy
ReplyDeleteEffective January 2, 2014, snow removal will only occur during normal DPW working hours on Monday through Friday when snow accumulation exceeds 4 inches, consistent with the Town's Snow Emergency policy.
Resident complaints should be directed to Chris DeFruscio who has a number of 4WD vehicles to unload before Spring.
Sewer and water main repairs will also be limited to normal Monday through Friday working hours.
Workers must leave job sites early enough to clock out at DPW's normal days' end.
To anonymous 2:49:
ReplyDeleteWhat I know about this discrimination suit: The town has made settlement offers that were declined by the plaintiff. I somehow have to believe there is probable cause if the town wants to settle.
Dear 5:31 PM
DeleteWhat do you know about a settlement made to the only race minority employee ever in the town's employment?
We had a black police officer a few years back. He was a good man who was treated horribly. He filed a race discrimination claim that was settled by former supervisor Rick McCabe.
What do you know about that very real case?
I believe former DPW Commissioner DeFruscio received a settlement following the complaint made against him by former DPW employee and previous DPW Commissioner Van Wormer.
What do you know about that case?
Finally, who is the plaintiff is the case you have brought to our attention and what is the latest settlement offer?
We have a right to know how our money is being spent.
Thank you very much.
3:52 - The suit brought by the black Officer was withdrawn and his failed attempt to discredit the Town and several officers with his Civil Rights suit for "millions" was settled without prejudice for about his lawyers fees! He was/is NOT a good man ! He's a scam artist who tried exactly the same stunt in Saratoga Springs and Henderson Nevada. You are completely wrong ! East Greenbush got stuck with this loaf by Ken Bruno when he was District Attorney because he didn't know what to do with him either !
DeleteYou clearly are misinformed ! He was not treated horribly at all. On the contrary, the Town bent over backwards for the pathological liar .ALL of his complaints against the Town were either dismissed or withdrawn without prejudice.
Regarding Defruscios settlement - he made a small amount of money but was still terminated for cause - so who wins that one ?
Duhmands is the most ignorant and immature. Complete a-holes...no wonder the current administration is as bad as they are !
ReplyDeleteWhat's going on with the plows? For the past 10 years, the roads have been G R E A T in the town after a snowfall; salt has always been available on icy roads; now ya bearly see a plow. We live in the Manor; and are so sorry we moved to EG. Between the taxes and the removal of snow and such; we'd be better off to leave. I can see saving money; at what cost, though. Ya didn't see this crap happen when Angelini, McCabe or VanWormer were around. We're pissed. Save money is one thing; to NOT get plows out there UNTIL the storm has stopped. Come on, guys - and ladies - WAKE UP. Looks like this town has gone to SHIT!
ReplyDeleteMore ignorance from the Chrissie blog; Claims that when the plows go out, the guys automatically get 4 hrs ot, no matter how long they work. Wrong! only on holidays is that true. It is an automatic 2 hrs. It's a moot point usually anyway, since there isn't a run in this town that can be done in less than 3 hrs. Sorry E.Chris, Ed or whomever your designated writer is over there. Shouldn't you guys know the rules by now??
ReplyDeleteThis town is headed down the shitter with Defruscio calling the shots.
ReplyDeleteNo-Balls Langley is a complete moron and has virtually no clue wtf he's doing. 22 months people. Then we reclaim our town back from the thieves currently in there.
Dwight Jenkins on Gadfly
ReplyDeleteJanuary 24, 2014 at 4:41 PM - proudly proclaims his diligence in pursuing the status of the AUD and the Audits
January 24, 2014 at 5:35 PM - proudly proclaims that the Supervisor has seen fit to honor him with a meeting
January 24, 2014 at 10:56 PM - takes umbrage at the suggestion that others meet with he and the Sup and climbs on his high horse as if he’s the only one who cares
Grow up Dwight!
Depends on the dosage
ReplyDeleteEG Demands quotes a senior in thanking the DPW for cleaning Town Hall. Nice writing Chris Defrucia. I didn't know you were a "senior". Its so sad that you have to compliment yourself. Grow up.
ReplyDeleteDid anyone ever ask Ercole why he was brought up on harassment charges at the Town Hall - ask previous employees from the secretary to DPW to our town attorney, to the Finance Dept. He was a piece of work, and the Town was so lucky to be rid of his nasty A.. for awhile; now what will it take to get rid of him again!! Won't take long!
ReplyDeleteDeb Dimartino says: trust us - we're doing the correct things to get EG back on track ."
ReplyDeleteOK- explain with specifics why all your appointments ALL needed a hefty pay raise? Why extra management for reduced workforce?
Patronage? Nepotism ? At the very least - Cronyism?
Maryann clearly can't handle the heat. Maybe she should just walk away !
My guess is these two ladies had NO IDEA what Ercole was really up too.
They can't defend any of these foolish apointments and very obviously the Town is not being run more efficiently - rather the opposite.
Anthony is way out of his league. George Philips puts on a good show but is clearly out of his league and in way over his head. His past job history explains ALOT.
Do we really want to go down the Cherubino road and all her baggage ? SWF - I think NOT !
Langley doesn't have the genitals to contradict Dum Dum Defruscia and do the right thing. All the appointments were done by Chris. Including himself. He is disgusting to say the least.
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DeleteClueless Keith had been in way over his head for the past two years !
ReplyDeleteTotally lost and no chance of improvement.
He walks around like he's in la la land!! Can ya blame him? he had no idea he was going to make the title SUPE; but now that he's got DENFRUSCIO running the show; its like a piece of cake job for him. Who wouldn't want to make 70 grand for doing nothing? Shows up when wants, does his own thing and collects a paycheck; its like a free stipend!!
DeleteLooks like Langley/DeFruscio have the same nepotism/cronyism/patronage problems that your guys/girls had. They're putting the brakes on the passage of the original Ethics code. Whoda thunk it????
ReplyDeleteI thought Mary Ann Matters was Mrs. Ethics. Didn't take her long to become part of the Langley/DeFruscio unethical crowd did it?
DeleteYet another juvenile post by East Greenbush Senior (Chris DeFruscio) on the DeFruscio/Langley DEMands blog. Keith, what do the people who live on Langley Drive think of these posts? They must be very proud of you, NOT!!!!
ReplyDeleteYup. Defrucia (Dum Dum) up to his writing on demands. From the looks of him and the actions he has taken, he has already taken a ride through the Town's sewer system. Goes right under his junk yard of illegal vehicles on the Turnpike.
ReplyDeleteIs that the same DeF property that received the "fill" from the Langley Hampton Manor Lake Dredging Project? Wonder how the bidding process for that "deposit" went??
DeleteDidn't Langley get some fill from Regeneron???
DeleteDuhmands and its chief stool pidgeon , the gobbler up at DPW . What a combo !
ReplyDeleteThe picture that is on demands is just a picture from Defrucia's living room. Or maybe any other room. Childish but expected from such an idiot.
ReplyDeleteDidn't see it and clearly dont care. Opinions vary but most everyone agrees about Defruscia and his childish , immature stunts. The voters were warned and chose to disregard. Now we will all pay with the utter incompetence and arrogance coming out of Town Hall.
ReplyDeleteDoes anybody know if DeFruscio ever paid the money he owes the town for absconding with the work clothes. It was something like $500 if I'm not mistaken. Dave VanWormer, do you have any info on this?
ReplyDeleteIf he never paid his sister when she painted for him, would you expect him to pay for work clothes. Yeah OK.
Deleteinteresting article
ReplyDeleteInside Politics: County ethics update ends oversight
By Alysia Santo
Published 9:15 pm, Thursday, January 30, 2014
http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/Inside-Politics-County-ethics-update-ends-5191213.php
No one cares what DUfruscion writes on his DUHmands sh*t blog.
ReplyDeleteno one with half a brain
ReplyDeleteInteresting post on DEMands about "the little old lady..." It's very telling that the Langley/DeFruscio blog choose to use those precise words. Especially since the NYSDHR has already found probable cause in an age discrimination action against Supervisor Langley.
ReplyDeleteIt’s very clear that DUHmands raison d'être is to attack those who disagree with the majority, regardless of the truth. Attack those who seek and speak the truth and do anything to discredit them and protect their ‘almighty’ leaders.
ReplyDeleteThey exist to distract us from their majority and what they are doing to the Town.
I suggest we neither take their bait nor engage these majority mouthpieces. Give them no time on Talks or Gadfly. Keep Gadfly and Talks focused on the issues.
But step up the efforts and submit articles to The Advertiser … reach out to a broader audience. Gadfly, either of the “This Space Available” articles would make fine submissions.
There is no way Tech Valley Webs has anything to do with Demands. Jim is way too smart to be involved with that garbage.
ReplyDeleteMy guess would be smart mouthed Eddie Gilberry or Little Shakespeare Cristo. Cristo and Denfruscia are still friends.
ReplyDeleteGilberry does have an axe to grind with alot of people.
DeleteIt doesn't really matter who is creating the graphics are writing the posts. Keith Langley is the one ultimately responsible. The DEMands blog only exists because Keith Langley wants it to exist. Supervisor Langley considers the DEMands blog to be the most effective way of communicating his views to the residents of EG.
ReplyDeleteAnd that is very, very, sad...
What's all this talk about ethics? I thought we already adopted an ethics code with a 5/0 vote in the fall of 2013. In fact the public seemed very happy to see this accomplished. The town board hasn't even had a chance to get going on what was approved and we want to change it? What's going on?
ReplyDeleteWhat Town Board ? We didn't elect a Town Board - we put Denfruscio in charge of the destruction of East Greenbush !
DeleteSit back and watch as he dismantles this Town piece by piece .
Town workforce is already in complete upheaval and its only going to get worse.
How are those labor contracts coming along Keith ? Not making any headway - huh ? Idiot ! Not much of a personnel manager are you ?
I just love the "old woman" theme the Supervisor supports on the blog of his closest advisor. Who does he think voted for SWF? I hope to live long enough to right that wrong. Meanwhile, maybe we should start a new blog to single out disappointing men. It could be called "egdownlow".
ReplyDeleteTo the writer of this blog and the many commenters. Hello, Jim L here. I was informed by a friend that there's a comment here stating that I write for another blog in town. It's untrue. I don't do politics. And I don't appreciate a post that commits libel against me or my business. So please do me a favor and delete it.
ReplyDeleteLast year the republicans went around saying that I was the author of THIS blog. Now, people on THIS blog say I am the writer of THAT blog. I don't even read these blogs, let alone write them. In fact, I'm embarrassed that my writing could be confused with the drivel on either one.
I know this comment will just piss off both sides. I don't care. I am disgusted and embarrassed by the political situation in this town and the way that BOTH parties act. If you win an election you are entrusted to serve and to guide the town, not find every way to benefit yourself or your friends. Both sides should grow the fuck up, deal with the issues professionally, and act like grown men and women.
Factoid Lloyd. Glad to see you back!!
DeleteLooks to me like Donnie Boy has grounds for a libel suit. Chrissy's boy put up something worse than the Martha letter.
ReplyDeleteWho is Donnie Boy ?
ReplyDeleteWhat's with congratulating the DPW for cleaning up the streets over on the Gadfly...that is their job!
ReplyDeleteWell now DEMands is a "members only" site. And rightfully so, just like other PORN sites.
ReplyDeleteThe people have spoken. The Langley/DeFruscio/Gilbert DEMands blog has once again been shut down.
ReplyDeleteNot shut down - just "private" ,which basically makes it worthless as a blog
DeleteWe've lived in the Manor for 25 years. This is the first time my husband said "The Manor Sucks!" He said tell Corellis to either more men out there; or something because these streets were always kept to perfection in the snow; so what happened. Stop being cheap and get the manpower back. Do you guys pay taxes that work at DPW and Town Hall? Start improving the streets by plowing more than once - and keep the parks as they have always been kept. No lets lay a couple of more guys off; so we're down to 10 guys at DPW. What a smart group of people.
ReplyDeleteapparently, we don't use salt in this town anymore, either. What a joke. There is no reason for this. The streets in this town are an absolute disgrace.
ReplyDeleteCan't afford it ! Gotta pay those hefty salary increases for the SWF faithful.
ReplyDeleteTax increase plus the raises they gave to friends and family guarantee a tax increase for 2015 as well . Phil Danaher makes out the best of all of them . Gotta pay for that new office on Fiacco property up by SEFCU on Route 4 !
Chris is a habitual liar. He doesn't even know he's doing it. Remember back in October when he came out with his infamous - " The dems are going to allow a strip club " and it all backfired on him.
ReplyDeleteMarta Santiago is a real person who had no idea he was going to concoct the scam he did. Her father , Bill Mahan Sr. also wasn't apparently aware ole Chrissy was going to use his daughter in his political game.
Chris is a pathological liar. Once we all are comfortable with that.......NEVER !
Since I'm retired, I had the pleasure of watching my kindergarten grandson Billy during the "snow day" today. He jumped up on my lap and said, "P-Paw, what's a snow plow? Tommy at school was saying he saw one once when he was at his uncle's house in Schodack, but nobody else knew what one was".
ReplyDeleteI explained to Billy that snow plows are majestic beasts of near mythical proportions and that, centuries ago, vast herds of snow plows roamed the plains and the north country and many could be seen even in East Greenbush. I told him that when the white man came to America, many of them shot the snow plows for sport and it thinned out the herd, nearly driving them to extinction. They would sell the snow plow pelts and leave the meat to rot. I said it with shaky voice and fake sadness, and I think he bought it.
You see, I thought it would be better to tell him this ridiculous tale then to tell him the truth, which is that while the town continues to collect our tax money, the DPW doesn't use it for essential safety-related services like clearing the treacherous snow and ice from our roads. I would not want my grandson to hear such a scary story as that.
OUR DPW men are only as good as the bosses that know how to make a decision. Anthony, under direct orders from Langley and Def. , has failed to call the men out in a timely manner resulting in all the screaming and hollering - AND RIGHTFULLY SO !
ReplyDeleteSo basically -we;re ALL screwed !.
SWF is a total JOKE. Scam is probably a better description. A complete fraud.
Others are content to see if the new majority will do better - I say we're all doomed to the utter incompetence we've seen thus far !
how's your neighborhood? mine is hard packed snow.
ReplyDeleteremember, routes 20 and 4 are maintained by the state
OUR DPW are better than their bosses ... if they'd let them do there jobs!
Agreed . The men that know what they're doing have been belittled and made fun of by the new administration.
ReplyDeleteSWF is in for a rude awakening.
Fiacco builds houses. Corellis pumps septic tanks. How does that "qualify" them to run the DPW ?
ReplyDeleteCorellis and his quick temper are infamous. His temper tantrums directed at his son are legendary and well known amongst town folk.
Real great choice there Clueless Keith !
It doesn't. But they were patronage appointments and thus they got the nod.
DeleteThis administration will write the new book on patronage,nepotism and cronyism. Sadly, some of their people are not deserving of the trust placed in them and they jeopardize the Town because of their ignorance and incompetence.
Bad poetry and juvenile cartoons. Is that all the Langley administration has got!! Say goodbye in 2015 Keith.....
ReplyDeleteyeah - but he'll run this town into the ground in the next 18 months. Between Clueless Keith and DUHMBfruscio lining their pockets and those of their friends AND FAMILY...there'll be nothing left to salvage.
DeleteBad poetry and the cartoons are the text-book picture of the Defruscio/Langley regime. Thats all they got ! They are a bunch of clowns posing as politicians. They know nothing of what they're doing and it shows.
ReplyDeleteThe watershed has started flowing already !
Lies and exaggeration is that all you guys got?
ReplyDeletewe'll leave that and the bad graphics to you folks
DeleteWhen do you think that DEMands is going to figure out that they are not winning a lot of friends or influencing a lot of people with all of the juvenile cartoons and stuff. Aren't they supposed to be the "face" of the administration? Some face. Turds in a toilet?
ReplyDeleteWell if anyone had any remaining doubt Langley is the one orchestrating the DEMands blog take a look at the latest on DEMands. It outlines the goals and objectives of the Langley administration completely!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing...
I heard Mr. Defrucia got the crap kicked out of him at a local restaurant< after he opened his trap. He no doubt deserved it. More evidence of where the sewage in town is coming from.
ReplyDeleteAre you kidding me? East Greenbush is certainly an interesting, yet sorry ass place to live. Did anybody throw DEF in jail? where he belongs before he also hurts somebody badly?
DeleteIf this is true regarding the newly appointed Court Attendant, have Judge Engel and Judge Donnelly been informed?
DeleteLooks like the Gilderberry is trying to tone up his image. Ya think??
ReplyDeleteWhat's going on between the new regime and the way they've treated people since they're big win in January. There's fights all over the place; families and friends are being torn apart. Langley brags about what a great "family" life Chris has, beautiful home, BLAH, BLAH, BLAH - and yet look at what you've done to the lives of those who live in this town; pay
ReplyDeletetaxes, people who have been loyal good citizens for ever. Get a grip, Langley. Be a big boy and put a stop to all of this nonsense. Grow up and make a choice for once in your life. Believe me, with all the nonsense that's gone on, Phil Malone won't even have to run to win! It'll be unanimous. I hope your all proud of yourselves.
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ReplyDeleteIt's the Deputy Supervisor carrying the load for Langley on the Demands blog. Wouldn't be surprised if he thinks he'll get a chance to run for the Board out of this dirty work. Sorry little fellow. Your reputation has now been established.
ReplyDeleteIf the Deputy ran, he'd get more votes than Langley, that's for sure.
Deletethat's not sayin much at this point
ReplyDeleteIndeed.
DeleteThe whole incident with DeFruscio getting into a fight reminds me of another weasel with a big mouth, who when confronted, ran to the cops. Remember Cristo getting confronted by a relative of Toni Murphy, then reporting it to the State Police? These guys flap their yaps and then hide like little felines. Hey Chris, ya big tough guy...a real man would have brushed it off and moved on, but not you. How does it feel to be a female dog? You guys are messing with peoples lives and expect nothing to happen? Grow up.
ReplyDeleteDoesn't Chris DeFruscio work in the Town Court?
DeleteThis entire scenario is due to the immaturity of Chris Defruscio. You can like Clueless Keith, you can support the SWF team, but the bottom line is that the true distraction for the Republican majority is the immature and childish behavior of E.Christopher Defruscio.
ReplyDeleteI predict that there will be less and less support for the Langley team as time goes forward unless they dump and distance themselves from the wart known as Ercole.
Demands is just a small example of the utter incompetence and juvenile intellect that has been the hallmark thus far of the SWF team. Too bad- they could have had it all.
THEY couldn't have had it all - they're too stupid.
DeleteDoes anyone know Deb Dimartino or Maryann Matters ? Do they even exist ?
ReplyDeleteFrankie D said his wife and he couldn't stand Defruscio - well then how come she falls into step with his idiotic moves?
How come Maryann sticks up for the ridiculous decisions being made - specifically when they contradict the election propaganda put out by Matters and Dimartino !?
yeah they exist and they've been to more board meeting then either mangold and malone
DeleteYou'd never know it !
DeleteDoes existence precede essence?
DeleteLooks like the Dep Supe's been shut down.
ReplyDeletejust caught wind of the debacle @ YIPS this past weekend.
ReplyDeletedisgraceful. what is happening and why is it happening?
has social interaction come to this ?! are people not allowed to disagree?
no matter which side your on , social graces should come into play and maturity and decency and respect.
as one witness reflected - this was totally unnecessary and very immature. two 50+ year olds.....absolutely disgraceful !
is that why DUHFrus has 'gone fishin'?
ReplyDeleteWith his DEMands blog once again shut down, how will Supervisor Langley communicate with his devoted constituents? More poetry? Re-posting of press releases from out of Town agencies? Why not agree to answer questions at Town Board meetings? Let all of the Town's residents benefit from your knowledge.
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