pension calculations have been chaged with tier 5

by 2015 you may a police force of approximately 50 pct tier 5

re health insurance the 5 pct figure will increase but will have to be negotiated.  not saying its not a huge burden for

taxpayers just pointing out some changes

There are very few private companies even offering a traditional pension anymore.  There is a reason for that.

No kidding.  But, unlike the public sector they can just state the money is gone we are not paying out what we pronmised.  That is not right either.

Private sector pensions - UPS is one of the rare companies.

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No kidding.  But, unlike the public sector they can just state the money is gone we are not paying out what we pronmised.  That is not right either.

Private sector pensions - UPS is one of the rare companies.

Now this is one additional Authority that I would welcome adding.  Take the control away from those currently in power who dont have a clue.......Sad to say it but the state would run it better.  Give the keys to the city to the State!

State Intervention and Struggling Municipalities: A look at New York and Indiana
January 20, 2012
by Charles Gottlieb
.More and more municipalities are filing for bankruptcy because they are unable to provide core governmental services to their community due to a financial crisis and corruption.  Most recently,  Jefferson County Mississippi filed for the largest municipal bankruptcy proving that the current financial crisis is hurting local governments.  To stop these municipal failures states are intervening in the financial affairs of their local governments.  This is not a new concept, but one that may save many localities.

New York has used financial control boards, which allow the state to take control of a municipality’s finances to ensure it does not go bankrupt.  This notion started in 1975 when the New York State legislature passed the Financial Emergency Act of 1975 to help New York City avoid bankruptcy.  This bill created the Financial Control Board of New York City and gave it the power to control the City’s finances and made it a priority to pay the City’s debt.  Other municipalities in New York are controlled by state control boards including the Nassau County Interim Finance Authority, the Buffalo Fiscal Stability Authority, and the Erie County Fiscal Stability Authority.

The Indiana Senate is now attempting to push legislation that will help municipalities  facing bankruptcy.  Senate bill 0355 would allow political subdivisions (including school districts) to seek the help of the Distressed Unit Appeal Board when they cannot meet their financial obligations.  The board would appoint an emergency manager to work with the municipality.  The manager would have broad powers to rehabilitate the municipality’s finances.  Some of the manger’s powers would include the ability to renegotiate labor contracts and control salaries.

The Indiana bill has been amended to take out a provision that precluded a municipality from seeking help without first filing for bankruptcy.  States are trying to help their local governments before the problem is so severe that municipal bankruptcy is the only answer.  Currently local governments are feeling the fiscal stress and are looking for avenues that will help them keep their heads above water.  State intervention is a route that could provide the assistance local governments need.

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No kidding.  But, unlike the public sector they can just state the money is gone we are not paying out what we pronmised.  That is not right either.

Private sector pensions - UPS is one of the rare companies.

They charge high prices and offer a good product too, with few excuses.

Mikechristine1 /////// I found the proof for you wanted /// Back in August 1983 one Vincent Riggi was arrested by the schenectady police department for patronizing a prostitute.

Took me a while to research the old papers but I found it. Now I know why he has it out for the police department. I guess he is part of the problem supporting the drug trade by supporting prostitutes who use drugs with the money they make giving Mr. Riggi his service.

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Mikechristine1 /////// I found the proof for you wanted /// Back in August 1983 one Vincent Riggi was arrested by the schenectady police department for patronizing a prostitute.

Took me a while to research the old papers but I found it. Now I know why he has it out for the police department. I guess he is part of the problem supporting the drug trade by supporting prostitutes who use drugs with the money they make giving Mr. Riggi his service.

Thats fine.  It's actually perfect!  How ironic will it be that a person "who allegidly patronized a prostitute" may actually do more for saving the city than a life long city investigator.  

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Mikechristine1 /////// I found the proof for you wanted /// Back in August 1983 one Vincent Riggi was arrested by the schenectady police department for patronizing a prostitute.

Took me a while to research the old papers but I found it. Now I know why he has it out for the police department. I guess he is part of the problem supporting the drug trade by supporting prostitutes who use drugs with the money they make giving Mr. Riggi his service.

OK, since you found the proof, I'm sure you will be wiling to share the link to your proof.

Guess he owed Trustco Bank a million dollars too.   And owed Wade Lupe over $400,000.   And owed the IRS over $200,000?  Yes?

Big deal.

Maybe the mayor could tax the prostitutes......surcharge anyone?

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Mikechristine1 /////// I found the proof for you wanted /// Back in August 1983 one Vincent Riggi was arrested by the schenectady police department for patronizing a prostitute.

Took me a while to research the old papers but I found it. Now I know why he has it out for the police department. I guess he is part of the problem supporting the drug trade by supporting prostitutes who use drugs with the money they make giving Mr. Riggi his service.

What was he sentenced to?

Oh wait - was he convicted?

Some people are arrested and actually end up being innocent.

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OK, since you found the proof, I'm sure you will be wiling to share the link to your proof.

Guess he owed Trustco Bank a million dollars too.   And owed Wade Lupe over $400,000.   And owed the IRS over $200,000?  Yes?

Let me see the Gazette doesnt provide search for 1983 on line I will head back to the library and get the article and attempt to down load.

So giving prostitutes money for services rendered who inturn purchase drugs from a dealer who then purchases a handgun on the street. Mybe Laurel Teere might of minded when she went into the Eastern Ave Deli to make a purchase and was pistol whipped and shot in the head by a drug dealer who was robbing the store. Shout real loud she might hear you six feet under.

Now is this the same hooker that is down by the river in the Junction that gets a visit from a top cop? And were these drug dealers ever brought up in a federal trial for a city cop who let everyone down and had initials MH? If you want dirt on different people, there is lots of dirt.

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Let me see the Gazette doesnt provide search for 1983 on line I will head back to the library and get the article and attempt to down load.

So giving prostitutes money for services rendered who inturn purchase drugs from a dealer who then purchases a handgun on the street. Mybe Laurel Teere might of minded when she went into the Eastern Ave Deli to make a purchase and was pistol whipped and shot in the head by a drug dealer who was robbing the store. Shout real loud she might hear you six feet under.

There may be alot more hookers due to these high taxes.  Some will provide sex to get money to buy drugs.  Do you think some might do the same to keep their house.  Your an imbecile.

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Let me see the Gazette doesnt provide search for 1983 on line I will head back to the library and get the article and attempt to down load.

So giving prostitutes money for services rendered who inturn purchase drugs from a dealer who then purchases a handgun on the street. Mybe Laurel Teere might of minded when she went into the Eastern Ave Deli to make a purchase and was pistol whipped and shot in the head by a drug dealer who was robbing the store. Shout real loud she might hear you six feet under.

Hey mezz.    Three weeks, you've disappeared.    Find it yet?     ROFL

Yeah, be sure you "download" contains a link to it, OR copy the story from the Gazette, including the date AND post a copy of the news clipping.

Yep, we're still waiting