ECRWSS PRESORTED STANDARD U.S. POSTAGE PAID DENTON PUBLICATIONS
Editorial
Thoughts on NY’s proposal for early voting Page 4
February 2, 2013
P.O. BOX 338 ELIZABETHTOWN, NY 12932 POSTAL CUSTOMER
A Denton Publication
N News ews
Enterprise E En nterrpprise
2013
4 192
Long Lake pride
Townsend new APA counsel RAY BROOK — Adirondack Park Agency (APA) Chairwoman Leilani Ulrich announced Jan. 10 that former Board Member James Townsend will serve as the next APA general counsel effective Jan. 29. Townsend served on the Agency Board from June of 1999 until May of 2010. He is currently a partner in Remington, Gifford, Williams & Colicchio, LLP, a General practice firm. He received a Juris Doctor from Albany Law School and a bachelor ’s degree in government from Trinity College.
Index
Above, folks gathered for a townwide photo Jan. 19 at Mount Sabattis in Long Lake after the Winter Carnival cardboard sled races. The Winter Carnival King and Queen were Jim and Paula Piraino, owners and operators of the Long Lake Diner/Owls Head Pub. Photos by Alexandra Roalsvig
Governor releases proposed NY budget By Andy Flynn andy@denpubs.com ALBANY — Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo Tuesday, Jan. 22 unveiled his proposed 2013-14 Executive Budget and Management Plan. The $136.5 billion budget represents an increase of $2.5 billion or 1.9 percent from 2012-13. It also closes a budget gap of $1.3 billion. “Governor Cuomo’s proposed budget is much of what I expected with a continued focus on the economy and a commitment to not increase taxes,”
said Sen. Betty Little (R-Queensbury). “The less than 2 percent spending increase reflects the fact that revenues are still weak. The good news is the size of this year ’s budget deficit is much more manageable than the previous two indicating that our current budget has been fiscally responsible.” Below are the appropriations from some agencies that affect our region.
Adirondack Park Agency The Executive Budget recommends $5.1 million for the Agency, a decrease of $500,600 from the 2012-13 budget. Major budget actions include: •The elimination of the capital ap-
P2
NORTH CREEK
P3
CALENDAR
P4
EDITORIAL
P4
PUBLISHER’S COLUMN
P4
ADIRONDACK ATTIC
P5
LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
P5
QUESTION OF MONTH
P5
CLASSIFIEDS
P8-11
ELIZABETHTOWN IN INDIAN LAKE
propriation for the Agency. The APA has $1.5 million available in capital reappropriations. •The continuation of actions to improve overall efficiency and reduce administrative costs for the Agency.
ORDA The Executive Budget recommends $5.4 million for Olympic Regional Development Authority, an increase of $684,000 from the 2012-13 budget. The increase results from additional spending anticipated from the Winter Sports Education Trust Fund.
Coaches vs. Cancer game played at ILCS PAGE 2 IN NEWCOMB
CONTINUED ON PAGE 6
Warren Co. slams early voting bills ers said this week. Friday thom@denpubs.com Jan. 25, county suQUEENSBURY — A pervisors serving on the statewide early voting sys- Legislative & Rules Comtem as proposed by Democ- mittee endorsed a resolution rats in the state Assembly opposing the measure — would be far too unwieldy which would entail setting and expensive to imple- up five polling sites in the ment, Warren County lead- county and keeping them
By Thom Randall
INDIAN LAKE
This Week
open and staffed with election inspectors for 11 hours per day for two full weeks before each general election, even through the weekends. The proposal also mandates that such provisions be made for a week prior to both primary and special elections. “If enacted, this proposal would create a tsunami of
HOMETOWN OIL
problems throughout New York State,” county Republican Elections Commissioner Mary Beth Casey told the committee members. Existing election laws mandating computerized voting machines with preprinted ballots customized for each jurisdiction would
A stop at the Newcomb Central School PAGE 7
CONTINUED ON PAGE 6
YOUR LOCALLY OWNED FULL SERVICE FUEL OIL COMPANY
• Fuel Oil • Certified K-1 Kerosene • Diesel • Heating Equipment Sales • Automatic Delivery • Installation • Discount Prices
Over 150 Rifles on Display & Growing PREMIUM HEATING OIL
Buying Used Guns, Hunting Supplies & Ammo
We are a H.E.A.P. Certified Vendor
Online
SIGN-UP TODAY!
Remember to keep clicking Denpubs.com all day, everyday for the latest local news, featured stories and extras.
Each week we’ll send you the printed edition straight to your email’s inbox, for FREE! -Cancel any time. To sign up, simply go to
www.denpubs.com
www.denpubs.com/eEditions
518-251-GUNS (4867) 256 Main St. • North Creek NY Twitter
20472
20496
Main Street, Warrensburg 623-3613 • 623-3634
Facebook & Twitter
Become a “fan” on facebook, simply searching keyword “News Enterprise” or follow our tweets at
www.twitter.com/denpubs
23057
518-623-5588 3943 Main St. Warrensburg, NY 12885
Hours: Wed. 8AM-5PM • Thurs. 8AM-8PM • 8AM-8PM • Sat. 8AM-5PM
New Customers Always Welcome • 24 Hour Emergency Service
A FULL SERVICE REPAIR FACILITY