Friday, April 29, 2011

MORE TRUTH ON BIG OIL PROFITS

Dear Readers:


Let the class warfare begin! Exxon-Mobil released their first quarter returns and it shows they made 10 billion dollars in profits. The bums! Four dollars plus a gallon and rising, those oil barons are living large off our suffering. I just wanted to be part of the demagoguery for the moment. Don't worry though, you will hear worse, if you haven't already.

Here is a little bit of inconvenient truth for you to chew on. First: that is profits for all their enterprises, not just gas. Second: they make on just gas, 8 cents on every dollar. Third: They pay in various taxes from production to finished product 61 cents on every dollar in taxes to various governments from federal to state. Points one through three came from IRS figures. Fourth: Corporations do not pay taxes, the consumers, meaning you, do. So every dime they either took in or spent, came from you.

So what is his majesty Obama's answer to these first quarter returns? He says we should end subsidies to big oil. They amount to billions of dollars. Some more truths. These subsidies are for exploration, the encouragement of. What his majesty is suggesting is we no longer encourage exploration.

Here is what will happen if Obama gets his way, and it is quite possible he will. The House Speaker is echoing those fair share sentiments. What happens is less exploration. What happens is the return of gas lines as there will be less product. Repeating that mantra that corporations do not pay taxes, removing these subsidies will add to the costs of business which will surely as the sun rises in the morning will be passed on to you.

Nothing that the President is proposing will lower the prices, on the contrary they will continue to climb. Nothing he proposes will get us one additional barrel of oil, on the contrary it will tighten supplies, again raising prices. Even though this smacks of economic idiocy, get your arms around the fact that this is by design. The more you are made to suffer the more willing you will be to give up liberties. Remember this, making big oil suffer will not make your life better. Do not fall for this gambit of class warfare. This is my opinion, you may beg to differ.

Anthony J. Bazzo

You can read more politics on Bazzo at Work or going to http:ltpbazzo.wordpress.com.
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ATOM TAXI INC. AIRPORT SERVICE:
Dear Readers:

This gives me a chance to plug my business ATOM TAXI INC. As you are planning your holiday or business or vacation travel? Instead of the headache of trying to find Airport parking, we do Airport Service to The Westchester County Airport(and ALL other airports) 24/7. Just call 1(914)879-6121 and my partner Tommy, will be glad to take you in our Airport Taxi. You will also be provided with a free copy of your local paper of record The North County News. If this is a business trip we also provide a professional receipt, just tell Tommy at the time of booking. The cost of a one-way trip to LaGuardia Airport the cost is $100.00 plus tolls. The cost to JFK and Newark Airports is one hundred-thirty-five dollars plus tolls. The tolls are $13.00 Westchester County Airport and Stewart cost $75.00. We do not take credit cards, sorry.
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E-MAIL ME WITH YOUR COMMENTS:
Dear Readers:

It has come to my attention the difficulty in posting a comment on this blog. If you wish to comment, e-mail me at the link posted below, putting "Manifesto Reader" in the subject matter, and I will "cut and Paste" your comments myself. If you DO NOT wish your comments posted, but just wish to communicate with me, please make your wishes known in the e-mail.

LINKS: atom_taxi@yahoo.com(as this a yahoo address make sure you put an underscore (-) between atom and taxi)

For immediate reply: atomtaxi@aol.com

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SITES TO LINK TO:

ellabellahairclippies: www.ellabellahairclippies.com
http://ellabellahairclippies.blogspot.com

ROB ASTORINO: www.robastorino.com

JOHN G. TESTA: www.johngtesta.com

ON TOPIC W/ JOHN TESTA: www.ontopicwithjt.com

CARS & US: www.doverracing.com

THE WINERY AT ST. GEORGE: http://www.TheWineryAtStGeorge.com

PLAN PUTNAM: planputnam@googlegroups.com/

BRUCE APAR'S NCN BLOG: http://theblogcabin.com/homebase/bapar

NORTH COUNTY NEWS:"http://northcountynews.com/

THE JOURNAL NEWS:http://thejournalnews.com/

PEEKSKILL DAILY: peekskilldaily.com

YORKTOWN WATCHDOG: www.yorktownopengov.org

PADAVANO FINE ARTS: Padovanofineart.com

ASSEMBLYMAN GREG BALL: http://www.ball4ny.com/

PEEKSKILL BID: www.peekskillbid.com or
www.downtownpeekskill.com
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CABLE SHOWS TO WATCH:

YORKTOWN WATCHDOG: Every Monday at 9:30 P.M. channel 74
Hosted By: ED CIFFON (Yorktown and Putnam Valley only)

CARS & US: Fridays 10 PM chanel 15(Peek. & Cortlant) 74(York. & Put. Valley)
Hosted By: Dennis Tate

SPEAK OUT WITH SANDY GALEF: Yorktown chanel 74 Wednesdays at 7:30PM..Ossining/Peekskill chanel 15 Wednesdays at 8PM
Hosted by: Sandra Galef

DEAR SANDY: Yorktown chanel 74 Fridays 7:30PM...Ossining/Peeksill chanel 15 Fridays
9PM
Hosted by: Sandra Galef

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EDITOR'S NOTE:
All articles re-printed in this blog from the North County News are with the permission of Bruce Apar Publisher and Editor-in-Chief

04/29/11

Thursday, April 28, 2011

NICK BIANCO'S CONUNDRUM

Dear Readers:

The moral of the great western "The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance" staring John Wayne and Jimmy Stewart was in its closing line, "when the legend becomes fact, print the legend." We find this to this day in what are called "urban myths". Things that are written or taken to be fact, even though if one does the research, are proven to be false. In politics it is perception. Either of a candidate or an issue. One of the hardest things for a politician to do is accept how people see them. If it is not how they see themselves, then it is the customer (read the voter) who is wrong.

Last week I wrote that incumbent Councilman Nick Bianco is part of the old guard, same as incumbent Councilman James Martorano. Nick took exception to this characterization. I was wrong, The people I talk to were wrong. Nick sees himself as a person of now, brimming with new ideas all the time. The problem for Nick is perception, the legend has become fact, and in spite of his belief, it is not a media creation.

He sees himself as quoted in another publication, as a team player in sync with Supervisor Siegel more often than not. Never mind all the four to one votes where Nick was the one. Never mind from the beginning when Nick was the lone voice in wanting to keep Eric DiBartolo as Director of Labor Relations to his latest stance on the allowing of apartments above businesses in Shrub Oak.

Nick was right in wanting to distance himself from Councilman Martorano. Unlike Martorano, Nick has been consistent in his votes. Jim on the other hand, starting with his vote to remove Eric from Head of Labor Relations, votes in the direction of the wind.

Nick has been quoted as saying he would rather see an "empty store full than a new store empty." However, when one looks at the Jefferson Valley Mall and the controversy of having a side entrance so a restaurant can stay open after the mall closes, to the Winery at St. George, to the hurdles of trying to open businesses along the 202 corridor, his votes have not made opening an empty store easier than opening a new store.

These are the legends that have become fact. Nick has the choice of believing the customer (read the voter) is wrong, or he can try to explain why he did what he did was the right thing for the town. My personal opinion is that Nick should concentrate on his greatest strength which is constituent service. Nick always answers his phone, which sad to say can not be said of Councilman Martorano, except when he is running for office. This is my Opinion, you may beg to differ.

Anthony J. Bazzo

You can read more politics on Bazzo at Work or going to http:ltpbazzo.wordpress.com
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ATOM TAXI INC. AIRPORT SERVICE:
Dear Readers:

This gives me a chance to plug my business ATOM TAXI INC. As you are planning your holiday or business or vacation travel? Instead of the headache of trying to find Airport parking, we do Airport Service to The Westchester County Airport(and ALL other airports) 24/7. Just call 1(914)879-6121 and my partner Tommy, will be glad to take you in our Airport Taxi. You will also be provided with a free copy of your local paper of record The North County News. If this is a business trip we also provide a professional receipt, just tell Tommy at the time of booking. The cost of a one-way trip to LaGuardia Airport the cost is $100.00 plus tolls. The cost to JFK and Newark Airports is one hundred-thirty-five dollars plus tolls. The tolls are $13.00 Westchester County Airport and Stewart cost $75.00. We do not take credit cards, sorry.
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E-MAIL ME WITH YOUR COMMENTS:
Dear Readers:

It has come to my attention the difficulty in posting a comment on this blog. If you wish to comment, e-mail me at the link posted below, putting "Manifesto Reader" in the subject matter, and I will "cut and Paste" your comments myself. If you DO NOT wish your comments posted, but just wish to communicate with me, please make your wishes known in the e-mail.

LINKS: atom_taxi@yahoo.com(as this a yahoo address make sure you put an underscore (-) between atom and taxi)

For immediate reply: atomtaxi@aol.com

AT NCN: abazzo@ncnlocal.com
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SITES TO LINK TO:

ellabellahairclippies: www.ellabellahairclippies.com
http://ellabellahairclippies.blogspot.com

ROB ASTORINO: www.robastorino.com

JOHN G. TESTA: www.johngtesta.com

ON TOPIC W/ JOHN TESTA: www.ontopicwithjt.com

CARS & US: www.doverracing.com

THE WINERY AT ST. GEORGE: http://www.TheWineryAtStGeorge.com

PLAN PUTNAM: planputnam@googlegroups.com/

BRUCE APAR'S NCN BLOG: http://theblogcabin.com/homebase/bapar

NORTH COUNTY NEWS:"http://northcountynews.com/

THE JOURNAL NEWS:http://thejournalnews.com/

PEEKSKILL DAILY: peekskilldaily.com

YORKTOWN WATCHDOG: www.yorktownopengov.org

PADAVANO FINE ARTS: Padovanofineart.com

ASSEMBLYMAN GREG BALL: http://www.ball4ny.com/

PEEKSKILL BID: www.peekskillbid.com or
www.downtownpeekskill.com
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CABLE SHOWS TO WATCH:

YORKTOWN WATCHDOG: Every Monday at 9:30 P.M. channel 74
Hosted By: ED CIFFON (Yorktown and Putnam Valley only)

CARS & US: Fridays 10 PM chanel 15(Peek. & Cortlant) 74(York. & Put. Valley)
Hosted By: Dennis Tate

SPEAK OUT WITH SANDY GALEF: Yorktown chanel 74 Wednesdays at 7:30PM..Ossining/Peekskill chanel 15 Wednesdays at 8PM
Hosted by: Sandra Galef

DEAR SANDY: Yorktown chanel 74 Fridays 7:30PM...Ossining/Peeksill chanel 15 Fridays
9PM
Hosted by: Sandra Galef

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EDITOR'S NOTE:
All articles re-printed in this blog from the North County News are with the permission of Bruce Apar Publisher and Editor-in-Chief

04/28/11

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

THE PRESIDENT'S LIES ABOUT PETROLIUM

In My Opinion

By Anthony J. Bazzo



"There is no more than three years or so of proven reserves." So said President Obama a couple of weeks ago when asked about the continuing rise in gas prices as he was explaining why domestic drilling was not the answer. This response was disingenuous.



The three-year data on gas prices comes from the Society of Petroleum Engineers. It is based on how much oil the government allows access to. Given our government's moratorium on domestic and off shore drilling, plus the numerous state road blocks towards self-sufficiency, the three-year estimate becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy.



The truth is were these restrictions to be lifted, there is over two hundred years of recoverable oil and natural gas, and when the entire western hemisphere is added, we would not need one drop of Middle Eastern oil. Just the announcement that these restrictions would be lifted and you would see an immediate calming of the commodities market which is the driving force behind this climb in gas prices. The other is the de-valuing of our currency by the Federal Reserve making the dollar worth less and less.



You see it is the threat to the free flow of petroleum that causes the market to fluctuate. When you remove that threat, the fluctuation would ease. Our biggest problem is we have a government with an energy policy, if that is what you call it, which is at war with the American economy.



To believe we can "green" or conserve our way out of this is pure folly brought to you by those is power that wishes to control and restrict your movements. Think about it, their alternatives either by those wind up new cars that plug into you house outlet that need re-charging at under 60 miles (restricting movement) or mass transit, where you come and go on a government schedule (controlling movement).



The answer is now and for the foreseeable future is lifting restrictions on domestic and off-shore drilling. Petroleum fuels ours and the world economy. That pesky fact does not go away. It is time for our government to stop its economic war against its people.

This is my opinion, you may beg to differ.

Anthony J. Bazzo
You can read more politics on Bazzo at Work or going to http:ltpbazzo.wordpress.com.

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ATOM TAXI INC. AIRPORT SERVICE:
Dear Readers:

This gives me a chance to plug my business ATOM TAXI INC. As you are planning your holiday or business or vacation travel? Instead of the headache of trying to find Airport parking, we do Airport Service to The Westchester County Airport(and ALL other airports) 24/7. Just call 1(914)879-6121 and my partner Tommy, will be glad to take you in our Airport Taxi. You will also be provided with a free copy of your local paper of record The North County News. If this is a business trip we also provide a professional receipt, just tell Tommy at the time of booking. The cost of a one-way trip to LaGuardia Airport the cost is $100.00 plus tolls. The cost to JFK and Newark Airports is one hundred-thirty-five dollars plus tolls. The tolls are $13.00 Westchester County Airport and Stewart cost $75.00. We do not take credit cards, sorry.
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E-MAIL ME WITH YOUR COMMENTS:
Dear Readers:

It has come to my attention the difficulty in posting a comment on this blog. If you wish to comment, e-mail me at the link posted below, putting "Manifesto Reader" in the subject matter, and I will "cut and Paste" your comments myself. If you DO NOT wish your comments posted, but just wish to communicate with me, please make your wishes known in the e-mail.

LINKS: atom_taxi@yahoo.com(as this a yahoo address make sure you put an underscore (-) between atom and taxi)

For immediate reply: atomtaxi@aol.com

AT NCN: abazzo@ncnlocal.com
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SITES TO LINK TO:

ellabellahairclippies: www.ellabellahairclippies.com
http://ellabellahairclippies.blogspot.com

ROB ASTORINO: www.robastorino.com

JOHN G. TESTA: www.johngtesta.com

ON TOPIC W/ JOHN TESTA: www.ontopicwithjt.com

CARS & US: www.doverracing.com

THE WINERY AT ST. GEORGE: http://www.TheWineryAtStGeorge.com

PLAN PUTNAM: planputnam@googlegroups.com/

BRUCE APAR'S NCN BLOG: http://theblogcabin.com/homebase/bapar

NORTH COUNTY NEWS:"http://northcountynews.com/

THE JOURNAL NEWS:http://thejournalnews.com/

PEEKSKILL DAILY: peekskilldaily.com

YORKTOWN WATCHDOG: www.yorktownopengov.org

PADAVANO FINE ARTS: Padovanofineart.com

ASSEMBLYMAN GREG BALL: http://www.ball4ny.com/

PEEKSKILL BID: www.peekskillbid.com or
www.downtownpeekskill.com
***********************************************************************************
CABLE SHOWS TO WATCH:

YORKTOWN WATCHDOG: Every Monday at 9:30 P.M. channel 74
Hosted By: ED CIFFON (Yorktown and Putnam Valley only)

CARS & US: Fridays 10 PM chanel 15(Peek. & Cortlant) 74(York. & Put. Valley)
Hosted By: Dennis Tate

SPEAK OUT WITH SANDY GALEF: Yorktown chanel 74 Wednesdays at 7:30PM..Ossining/Peekskill chanel 15 Wednesdays at 8PM
Hosted by: Sandra Galef

DEAR SANDY: Yorktown chanel 74 Fridays 7:30PM...Ossining/Peeksill chanel 15 Fridays
9PM
Hosted by: Sandra Galef

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EDITOR'S NOTE:
All articles re-printed in this blog from the North County News are with the permission of Bruce Apar Publisher and Editor-in-Chief

04/26/11

THE YORKTOWN ELECTION SEASON BEGINS NOW!

Dear Readers:



Let the games begin! On Wednesday (04/20/11) the Yorktown Republican party nominated their candidates for this year’s race for Supervisor and Town Council.

Even though it is as of this writing not official on the Democrat side, we are having a re-match in the Supervisor’s race between incumbent Susan Siegel on the Republican side and former Supervisor Don Peters on the Democrat side.



We have now had two years to judge two distinct styles of governance. Don Peter’s who had top notch people under him and let them do their jobs, and Susan Siegel who micro-managed. There were times when she could be confused with Highway Superintendent, Chief of Police and Town Lawyer. As with most once in office, both candidates had a problem with the definition of “open government”. It will be interesting to see if in November, the voters will continue with the present “Kingdom Of Yorktown” or want a return to the “Town of Yorktown”.



On the Republican Council slate, we have a continuation of the “old guard” with the re-nomination of incumbent Nick Bianco and a familiar face, David Paganelli, owner of the Traveler’s Rest who ran as a Democrat two years ago. As I have said many times in the past, in local elections, party affiliation is not that big a deal. Paganelli, is a case in point. No matter the label, he is a business man who acknowledges and has seen first hand Yorktown’s unfriendly business culture and wishes to use his experience to change that perception so those vacant buildings on 202 and Rt. 6 will again be adding to the town coffers’ through sales tax revenue.



Again though not official, on the Democrat side will be another member of the “old guard” Incumbent James Martorano seeking another term on the council. I have been told by high ranking members in the Democratic circles, that the other open position will be filled by a woman. Two years ago, voters in Yorktown rejected old guard representatives Lou Campisi and Matt Metz. As the business climate in Yorktown has yet to improve, not everything can be blamed on the recession; will voters look in another direction and reject the last two members of the old guard Nick Bianco and James Martorano? This is my opinion, you may beg to differ.

Anthony J. Bazzo
You can read more politics on Bazzo at Work or going to http:ltpbazzo.wordpress.com.

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ATOM TAXI INC. AIRPORT SERVICE:
Dear Readers:

This gives me a chance to plug my business ATOM TAXI INC. As you are planning your holiday or business or vacation travel? Instead of the headache of trying to find Airport parking, we do Airport Service to The Westchester County Airport(and ALL other airports) 24/7. Just call 1(914)879-6121 and my partner Tommy, will be glad to take you in our Airport Taxi. You will also be provided with a free copy of your local paper of record The North County News. If this is a business trip we also provide a professional receipt, just tell Tommy at the time of booking. The cost of a one-way trip to LaGuardia Airport the cost is $100.00 plus tolls. The cost to JFK and Newark Airports is one hundred-thirty-five dollars plus tolls. The tolls are $13.00 Westchester County Airport and Stewart cost $75.00. We do not take credit cards, sorry.
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E-MAIL ME WITH YOUR COMMENTS:
Dear Readers:

It has come to my attention the difficulty in posting a comment on this blog. If you wish to comment, e-mail me at the link posted below, putting "Manifesto Reader" in the subject matter, and I will "cut and Paste" your comments myself. If you DO NOT wish your comments posted, but just wish to communicate with me, please make your wishes known in the e-mail.

LINKS: atom_taxi@yahoo.com(as this a yahoo address make sure you put an underscore (-) between atom and taxi)

For immediate reply: atomtaxi@aol.com

AT NCN: abazzo@ncnlocal.com
***********************************************************************************
SITES TO LINK TO:

ellabellahairclippies: www.ellabellahairclippies.com
http://ellabellahairclippies.blogspot.com

ROB ASTORINO: www.robastorino.com

JOHN G. TESTA: www.johngtesta.com

ON TOPIC W/ JOHN TESTA: www.ontopicwithjt.com

CARS & US: www.doverracing.com

THE WINERY AT ST. GEORGE: http://www.TheWineryAtStGeorge.com

PLAN PUTNAM: planputnam@googlegroups.com/

BRUCE APAR'S NCN BLOG: http://theblogcabin.com/homebase/bapar

NORTH COUNTY NEWS:"http://northcountynews.com/

THE JOURNAL NEWS:http://thejournalnews.com/

PEEKSKILL DAILY: peekskilldaily.com

YORKTOWN WATCHDOG: www.yorktownopengov.org

PADAVANO FINE ARTS: Padovanofineart.com

ASSEMBLYMAN GREG BALL: http://www.ball4ny.com/

PEEKSKILL BID: www.peekskillbid.com or
www.downtownpeekskill.com
***********************************************************************************
CABLE SHOWS TO WATCH:

YORKTOWN WATCHDOG: Every Monday at 9:30 P.M. channel 74
Hosted By: ED CIFFON (Yorktown and Putnam Valley only)

CARS & US: Fridays 10 PM chanel 15(Peek. & Cortlant) 74(York. & Put. Valley)
Hosted By: Dennis Tate

SPEAK OUT WITH SANDY GALEF: Yorktown chanel 74 Wednesdays at 7:30PM..Ossining/Peekskill chanel 15 Wednesdays at 8PM
Hosted by: Sandra Galef

DEAR SANDY: Yorktown chanel 74 Fridays 7:30PM...Ossining/Peeksill chanel 15 Fridays
9PM
Hosted by: Sandra Galef

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EDITOR'S NOTE:
All articles re-printed in this blog from the North County News are with the permission of Bruce Apar Publisher and Editor-in-Chief

04/26/11

Thursday, April 14, 2011

ONLY YOU CAN STOP THE RULING CLASS

Dear Readers:

Even a stopped clock is right twice a day. Here is what former House Speaker Pelosi said Monday (04/11/11) "To my Republican friends: take back your party. So that it doesn't matter so much who wins the election...” She is acknowledging the dirty little secret I have been trying to warn you about. There is a ruling class and party affiliation does not matter. Once you are in, you are part of the ruling class.

She is telling the Republicans to jettison the "tea party". That's you. You see the Tea Party is not so much a party than it is a true grass roots movement. That being the case, you the tax payer are a danger to the ruling class and their continued quest for total control over everything you do. If you are marginalized then the ruling class can do what they wish without restrictions, such as that pesky Constitution that the ruling class feels is a straight jacket, which it was designed to be.

Look at "Cap and Trade" which the ruling class wishes to use to control your movements. Class warfare regarding the tax code. His Majesty Obama last Wednesday (04/13/11) came down from the mountain to tell use that those that achieve success need to pay more taxes, calling it their fair share. The top 3% of wage earners pay 60% of the taxes now. 44% of the people pay no incomes at all, and with the earned income tax credit, get most is not all their FICA taxes back. How fair is that.

Let's not forget "Obama Care" which is the greatest assault on liberty, where the government forces you to purchase health insurance under penalty of fine and/or imprisonment. Also if you do not think this is the ruling class' attempt at control over life and death, look no further that those continuing resolutions passed by Republican controlled Congress that continues to fund "Obama Care" to the tune of 100 billion dollars this year. The Republicans could have de-funded it, and chose not to. Yes, they too are part of the ruling class now.

So you must get your hands around the fact that you, the tax payer are an enemy of the state and must be neutered. Through various laws, codes, regulations and taxes the ruling class is trying to do just that. Last November, you sent a message. It is time to contact your representatives and tell them they are on a short leash. You will not be neutered or dismissed. This is my opinion, you may beg to differ.

Anthony J. Bazzo
You can read more politics on Bazzo at Work or going to http:ltpbazzo.wordpress.com.

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ATOM TAXI INC. AIRPORT SERVICE:
Dear Readers:

This gives me a chance to plug my business ATOM TAXI INC. As you are planning your holiday or business or vacation travel? Instead of the headache of trying to find Airport parking, we do Airport Service to The Westchester County Airport(and ALL other airports) 24/7. Just call 1(914)879-6121 and my partner Tommy, will be glad to take you in our Airport Taxi. You will also be provided with a free copy of your local paper of record The North County News. If this is a business trip we also provide a professional receipt, just tell Tommy at the time of booking. The cost of a one-way trip to LaGuardia Airport the cost is $100.00 plus tolls. The cost to JFK and Newark Airports is one hundred-thirty-five dollars plus tolls. The tolls are $13.00 Westchester County Airport and Stewart cost $75.00. We do not take credit cards, sorry.
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E-MAIL ME WITH YOUR COMMENTS:
Dear Readers:

It has come to my attention the difficulty in posting a comment on this blog. If you wish to comment, e-mail me at the link posted below, putting "Manifesto Reader" in the subject matter, and I will "cut and Paste" your comments myself. If you DO NOT wish your comments posted, but just wish to communicate with me, please make your wishes known in the e-mail.

LINKS: atom_taxi@yahoo.com(as this a yahoo address make sure you put an underscore (-) between atom and taxi)

For immediate reply: atomtaxi@aol.com

AT NCN: abazzo@ncnlocal.com
***********************************************************************************
SITES TO LINK TO:

ellabellahairclippies: www.ellabellahairclippies.com
http://ellabellahairclippies.blogspot.com

ROB ASTORINO: www.robastorino.com

JOHN G. TESTA: www.johngtesta.com

ON TOPIC W/ JOHN TESTA: www.ontopicwithjt.com

CARS & US: www.doverracing.com

THE WINERY AT ST. GEORGE: http://www.TheWineryAtStGeorge.com

PLAN PUTNAM: planputnam@googlegroups.com/

BRUCE APAR'S NCN BLOG: http://theblogcabin.com/homebase/bapar

NORTH COUNTY NEWS:"http://northcountynews.com/

THE JOURNAL NEWS:http://thejournalnews.com/

PEEKSKILL DAILY: peekskilldaily.com

YORKTOWN WATCHDOG: www.yorktownopengov.org

PADAVANO FINE ARTS: Padovanofineart.com

ASSEMBLYMAN GREG BALL: http://www.ball4ny.com/

PEEKSKILL BID: www.peekskillbid.com or
www.downtownpeekskill.com
***********************************************************************************
CABLE SHOWS TO WATCH:

YORKTOWN WATCHDOG: Every Monday at 9:30 P.M. channel 74
Hosted By: ED CIFFON (Yorktown and Putnam Valley only)

CARS & US: Fridays 10 PM chanel 15(Peek. & Cortlant) 74(York. & Put. Valley)
Hosted By: Dennis Tate

SPEAK OUT WITH SANDY GALEF: Yorktown chanel 74 Wednesdays at 7:30PM..Ossining/Peekskill chanel 15 Wednesdays at 8PM
Hosted by: Sandra Galef

DEAR SANDY: Yorktown chanel 74 Fridays 7:30PM...Ossining/Peeksill chanel 15 Fridays
9PM
Hosted by: Sandra Galef

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EDITOR'S NOTE:
All articles re-printed in this blog from the North County News are with the permission of Bruce Apar Publisher and Editor-in-Chief

04/14/11

Wednesday, April 06, 2011

THE TRUTH ABOUT THE 2012 FEDERAL BUDGET PROPOSAL

Dear Readers:

Rep. Paul Ryan (R) has released Congresses' proposed 2012 budget. What you ask, 2012? Then what is all this caterwauling about continuing resolutions for the 2011 budget? Well, last year when the Democrats still controlled Congress abdicated their responsibility as it was an election year and did not produce a budget. So now it has been left to the new Republican majority to keeps government functioning.

As we have seen with both budgets on the table, the Democrats are not interested in an honest exchange of ideas. They are not interested in putting their own proposals on the table as they have none. No their play book, right out of Senator Schumer's overheard phone call giving marching orders to his fellow Democrats, is distort, demonize and demagogue. The primary casualty of the Democrat play book is the truth. You will also notice, with the Democrats walking out of Legislatures across the states rather that accept the results of last November’s elections, political cowardice is part of their DNA.

Rep. Ryan's budget essentially brings government spending to 2008 levels. These levels were from a budget passed by a Democrat controlled Congress. Back then the Democrats pronounced this as the best thing since sliced bread. No old people were going to die or eat dog food. No kids were going without health care of proper nourishment. Now when a Republican wishes to go back to those spending levels, Armageddon is just around the corner.

This play book by the Democrats is the longest running show in history. The joke is that these same Democrats did not have the guts to produce a budget last year, do not have the guts to offer an alternative. No they have the nerve to think they should have any credible standing in this discussion. Ryan and the Republicans took on this responsibility head on as they realize real people are affected. To the Democrats this is just another political opportunity to score political points with their base. As for you, the hell with you.

The biggest lie being told off the bat is that those mean old Republicans are going to take Medicare from the senior citizens leaving them to die in the streets. The truth: nobody 55 and old losses Medicare as we know it. Those younger will be offered the same plan that those in Congress have, and you will notice they are not dying in the streets.

The other biggest lie is that those mean old Republicans are going to kill the poor and children by destroying Medicaid. The Truth: under this plan, control of Medicaid qualifications returns to the states where it belongs. All but 17 out of 50 Governors want that control. These Governors know best what their citizens need better than Washington. To believe the Democrat argument is to believe these 33 Governors want to kill off their own people.

I would advise you to pay no heed to those Washington Democrat cowards who have no alternative to offer, other than to distort, demonize and demagogue. It is time to cancel this longest running fiction. This is my opinion, you may beg to differ.

Anthony J. Bazzo

You can read more politics on Bazzo at Work or going to http:ltpbazzo.wordpress.com.

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ATOM TAXI INC. AIRPORT SERVICE:
Dear Readers:

This gives me a chance to plug my business ATOM TAXI INC. As you are planning your holiday or business or vacation travel? Instead of the headache of trying to find Airport parking, we do Airport Service to The Westchester County Airport(and ALL other airports) 24/7. Just call 1(914)879-6121 and my partner Tommy, will be glad to take you in our Airport Taxi. You will also be provided with a free copy of your local paper of record The North County News. If this is a business trip we also provide a professional receipt, just tell Tommy at the time of booking. The cost of a one-way trip to LaGuardia Airport the cost is $100.00 plus tolls. The cost to JFK and Newark Airports is one hundred-thirty-five dollars plus tolls. The tolls are $13.00 Westchester County Airport and Stewart cost $75.00. We do not take credit cards, sorry.
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E-MAIL ME WITH YOUR COMMENTS:
Dear Readers:

It has come to my attention the difficulty in posting a comment on this blog. If you wish to comment, e-mail me at the link posted below, putting "Manifesto Reader" in the subject matter, and I will "cut and Paste" your comments myself. If you DO NOT wish your comments posted, but just wish to communicate with me, please make your wishes known in the e-mail.

LINKS: atom_taxi@yahoo.com(as this a yahoo address make sure you put an underscore (-) between atom and taxi)

For immediate reply: atomtaxi@aol.com

AT NCN: abazzo@ncnlocal.com
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SITES TO LINK TO:

ellabellahairclippies: www.ellabellahairclippies.com
http://ellabellahairclippies.blogspot.com

ROB ASTORINO: www.robastorino.com

JOHN G. TESTA: www.johngtesta.com

ON TOPIC W/ JOHN TESTA: www.ontopicwithjt.com

CARS & US: www.doverracing.com

THE WINERY AT ST. GEORGE: http://www.TheWineryAtStGeorge.com

PLAN PUTNAM: planputnam@googlegroups.com/

BRUCE APAR'S NCN BLOG: http://theblogcabin.com/homebase/bapar

NORTH COUNTY NEWS:"http://northcountynews.com/

THE JOURNAL NEWS:http://thejournalnews.com/

PEEKSKILL DAILY: peekskilldaily.com

YORKTOWN WATCHDOG: www.yorktownopengov.org

PADAVANO FINE ARTS: Padovanofineart.com

ASSEMBLYMAN GREG BALL: http://www.ball4ny.com/

PEEKSKILL BID: www.peekskillbid.com or
www.downtownpeekskill.com
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CABLE SHOWS TO WATCH:

YORKTOWN WATCHDOG: Every Monday at 9:30 P.M. channel 74
Hosted By: ED CIFFON (Yorktown and Putnam Valley only)

CARS & US: Fridays 10 PM chanel 15(Peek. & Cortlant) 74(York. & Put. Valley)
Hosted By: Dennis Tate

SPEAK OUT WITH SANDY GALEF: Yorktown chanel 74 Wednesdays at 7:30PM..Ossining/Peekskill chanel 15 Wednesdays at 8PM
Hosted by: Sandra Galef

DEAR SANDY: Yorktown chanel 74 Fridays 7:30PM...Ossining/Peeksill chanel 15 Fridays
9PM
Hosted by: Sandra Galef

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EDITOR'S NOTE:
All articles re-printed in this blog from the North County News are with the permission of Bruce Apar Publisher and Editor-in-Chief

04/06/11

Monday, April 04, 2011

THE TRUTH ABOUT THE NEW STATE BUDGET

Dear Readers:

Welcome to Pennysaver Community. For those of you who are new readers of this column, my name is Anthony J. Bazzo, part owner of a taxi company licensed out of the City of Peekskill. I am also the conservative voice and commentator of all things political. You can also keep up with the daily political doings by going to my Pennysaver Community blog "Bazzo at Work" the link you will find at the bottom of this page.

Before you get caught up in the euphoria of the recently passed state budget, nothing really happened. Oh yes, they closed a deficit of 10 billion dollars with out raising taxes and it was on time. That it was on time and a big deal was made of that is because we live in a state with a dysfunctional legislature. An on time budget is what they are paid to do. That this is an exception and not the rule is actually quite sad.

As for the 10 billion, that was done by lowering the projected rate of growth from 13% to 7%. You see there were no cuts as third rail expenditures, education and health care did get more money than last year. It just was not as much as was wanted. In a recession such as this, a zero base line budget should have been the order of the day. Zero base meaning nobody get more than last year.

What did not happen was real tax relief. Remember over the last two budgets, 11 billion dollars in new taxes was added, plus numerous unfunded mandates enacted. None where repealed. Do not count the so called "millionaires tax" as that was set to expire at the end of the year, so those affected by it this year, those making two hundred thousand dollars and up are still paying it this year. The “Tri-borough Amendment” where public sector unions still get paid w/ scheduled raises even though their contract expired still stands.

All the promises, property tax caps, and budget caps, ignored. Caps on medical pain and suffering awards, not there. Ethic reform, hah! Like that would ever happen. No, all they did was keep the status-quo and want you that thank them for not giving you their yearly shafting. Well I am not going to thank them for being slightly less money grubbing. They still took care of their own.

Actually you should get angry that they played you for fools again. Real relief, a more business friendly tax codes are still the things dreams are made of. The only way to make them a reality to keep on your representatives and hold their feet to the fire. It is only next year when they must face you again. Show them that if things do not really change in fact not in rhetoric, the last thing they will want is to face you now and next year. This is my opinion, you may beg to differ.

Anthony J. Bazzo
You can read more politics on Bazzo at Work or going to http:ltpbazzo.wordpress.com.
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TAXI INC. AIRPORT SERVICE:
Dear Readers:

This gives me a chance to plug my business ATOM TAXI INC. As you are planning your holiday or business or vacation travel? Instead of the headache of trying to find Airport parking, we do Airport Service to The Westchester County Airport(and ALL other airports) 24/7. Just call 1(914)879-6121 and my partner Tommy, will be glad to take you in our Airport Taxi. You will also be provided with a free copy of your local paper of record The North County News. If this is a business trip we also provide a professional receipt, just tell Tommy at the time of booking. The cost of a one-way trip to LaGuardia Airport the cost is $100.00 plus tolls. The cost to JFK and Newark Airports is one hundred-thirty-five dollars plus tolls. The tolls are $13.00 Westchester County Airport and Stewart cost $75.00. We do not take credit cards, sorry.
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E-MAIL ME WITH YOUR COMMENTS:
Dear Readers:

It has come to my attention the difficulty in posting a comment on this blog. If you wish to comment, e-mail me at the link posted below, putting "Manifesto Reader" in the subject matter, and I will "cut and Paste" your comments myself. If you DO NOT wish your comments posted, but just wish to communicate with me, please make your wishes known in the e-mail.

LINKS: atom_taxi@yahoo.com(as this a yahoo address make sure you put an underscore (-) between atom and taxi)

For immediate reply: atomtaxi@aol.com

AT NCN: abazzo@ncnlocal.com
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SITES TO LINK TO:

ellabellahairclippies: www.ellabellahairclippies.com
http://ellabellahairclippies.blogspot.com

ROB ASTORINO: www.robastorino.com

JOHN G. TESTA: www.johngtesta.com

ON TOPIC W/ JOHN TESTA: www.ontopicwithjt.com

CARS & US: www.doverracing.com

THE WINERY AT ST. GEORGE: http://www.TheWineryAtStGeorge.com

PLAN PUTNAM: planputnam@googlegroups.com/

BRUCE APAR'S NCN BLOG: http://theblogcabin.com/homebase/bapar

NORTH COUNTY NEWS:"http://northcountynews.com/

THE JOURNAL NEWS:http://thejournalnews.com/

PEEKSKILL DAILY: peekskilldaily.com

YORKTOWN WATCHDOG: www.yorktownopengov.org

PADAVANO FINE ARTS: Padovanofineart.com

ASSEMBLYMAN GREG BALL: http://www.ball4ny.com/

PEEKSKILL BID: www.peekskillbid.com or
www.downtownpeekskill.com
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CABLE SHOWS TO WATCH:

YORKTOWN WATCHDOG: Every Monday at 9:30 P.M. channel 74
Hosted By: ED CIFFON (Yorktown and Putnam Valley only)

CARS & US: Fridays 10 PM chanel 15(Peek. & Cortlant) 74(York. & Put. Valley)
Hosted By: Dennis Tate

SPEAK OUT WITH SANDY GALEF: Yorktown chanel 74 Wednesdays at 7:30PM..Ossining/Peekskill chanel 15 Wednesdays at 8PM
Hosted by: Sandra Galef

DEAR SANDY: Yorktown chanel 74 Fridays 7:30PM...Ossining/Peeksill chanel 15 Fridays
9PM
Hosted by: Sandra Galef

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EDITOR'S NOTE:
All articles re-printed in this blog from the North County News are with the permission of Bruce Apar Publisher and Editor-in-Chief

04/04/11

Sunday, April 03, 2011

NO MATTER WHO IS RIGHT OR WRONG, THE TAX PAYER IS STUCK WITH THE BILL

Dear Readers:

It seems a little clarification is necessary in regards to last weeks In my Opinion “The Death of Liberty”. After speaking with both Legislators Burton and Kaplowitz, while both agreeing the did vote for the override, they (and Legislator Harckham) were not in favor of siding with the CSEA against the county. Also Legislator Kaplowitz told me he could not remember the last time the CSEA contributed to his campaign and reminded me they did not endorse him in his last run for State Senate. My bad and I apologize.

So let's see where this leaves us. Not in dispute is that County Executive Astorino canceled the contract with the State to administer the County Section 8 program. As there were no longer jobs to administer this, Astorino eliminated the 38 positions. The Board of Legislators upset that Astorino did not say pretty please put back into the budget proposal the 38 jobs even though those positions no longer existed. Astorino then vetoes this and the Board overrode this veto. The CSEA which is the union that represents these workers then sued the County executive and Board of Legislators to put these 38 people back on the public dole even though those positions no longer existed.


The county attorney, Robert Meehan, recused himself from representing the county because of a perceived conflict of interest between the County Executive and The Board of Legislators. The perceived conflict being that the County Executive and the Board of Legislators were on different sides. Being that both the CSEA and Board of Legislators (with their veto override) wanted those positions back on the payroll and the County Executive did not.

The Board of Legislators released a statement that said ”On Monday night (03/28/11), the County Board of Legislators approved a resolution waiving any conflicts on behalf of the County Board in this matter, ultimately allowing the County Attorney to represent the County Executive, which would eliminate additional taxpayer expense”

Now I accept at face value that Legislators Kaplowitz, Burton and Harckham are not in favor of the lawsuit. The question then becomes, with their vote to override, are they in favor of the intention? All the spinning in the world can not change that fact that both the CSEA and the Board of Legislators by their actions (forget the words) want those 38 people put on the payroll, even though those positions no longer exist.

I am trying to figure out how one could light the fuse that in part caused the lawsuit, but be against the bang that in sued when the lawsuit was filed. I guess it comes back to that tried and true "it depends on what 'is" "is"?

Here is the sad fact. No matter who or what you believe to be the case, the tax payer, that means you are picking up the tab for this. You pay the County Executive. You pay the Board of Legislators. You pay the County Attorney and all the other lawyers that may get involved. As the CSEA is a public sector union, any money they have comes from you. This reminds me of an old Three Stooges skit, where Curley keeps punching himself in the face. I only hope this will feel better when it stops. This is my opinion, you may beg to differ.

Anthony J. Bazzo

You can read more politics on Bazzo at Work or going to http:ltpbazzo.wordpress.com.
*************************************************************************************ATOM TAXI INC. AIRPORT SERVICE:
Dear Readers:

This gives me a chance to plug my business ATOM TAXI INC. As you are planning your holiday or business or vacation travel? Instead of the headache of trying to find Airport parking, we do Airport Service to The Westchester County Airport(and ALL other airports) 24/7. Just call 1(914)879-6121 and my partner Tommy, will be glad to take you in our Airport Taxi. You will also be provided with a free copy of your local paper of record The North County News. If this is a business trip we also provide a professional receipt, just tell Tommy at the time of booking. The cost of a one-way trip to LaGuardia Airport the cost is $100.00 plus tolls. The cost to JFK and Newark Airports is one hundred-thirty-five dollars plus tolls. The tolls are $13.00 Westchester County Airport and Stewart cost $75.00. We do not take credit cards, sorry.
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E-MAIL ME WITH YOUR COMMENTS:
Dear Readers:

It has come to my attention the difficulty in posting a comment on this blog. If you wish to comment, e-mail me at the link posted below, putting "Manifesto Reader" in the subject matter, and I will "cut and Paste" your comments myself. If you DO NOT wish your comments posted, but just wish to communicate with me, please make your wishes known in the e-mail.

LINKS: atom_taxi@yahoo.com(as this a yahoo address make sure you put an underscore (-) between atom and taxi)

For immediate reply: atomtaxi@aol.com

AT NCN: abazzo@ncnlocal.com
***********************************************************************************
SITES TO LINK TO:

ellabellahairclippies: www.ellabellahairclippies.com
http://ellabellahairclippies.blogspot.com

ROB ASTORINO: www.robastorino.com

JOHN G. TESTA: www.johngtesta.com

ON TOPIC W/ JOHN TESTA: www.ontopicwithjt.com

CARS & US: www.doverracing.com

THE WINERY AT ST. GEORGE: http://www.TheWineryAtStGeorge.com

PLAN PUTNAM: planputnam@googlegroups.com/

BRUCE APAR'S NCN BLOG: http://theblogcabin.com/homebase/bapar

NORTH COUNTY NEWS:"http://northcountynews.com/

THE JOURNAL NEWS:http://thejournalnews.com/

PEEKSKILL DAILY: peekskilldaily.com

YORKTOWN WATCHDOG: www.yorktownopengov.org

PADAVANO FINE ARTS: Padovanofineart.com

ASSEMBLYMAN GREG BALL: http://www.ball4ny.com/

PEEKSKILL BID: www.peekskillbid.com or
www.downtownpeekskill.com
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CABLE SHOWS TO WATCH:

YORKTOWN WATCHDOG: Every Friday at 9:30 PM & Wednesday at 4:30PM on channel 74
Hosted By: ED CIFFON (Yorktown and Putnam Valley only)

CARS & US: Fridays 10 PM chanel 15(Peek. & Cortlant) 74(York. & Put. Valley)
Hosted By: Dennis Tate

SPEAK OUT WITH SANDY GALEF: Yorktown chanel 74 Wednesdays at 7:30PM..Ossining/Peekskill chanel 15 Wednesdays at 8PM
Hosted by: Sandra Galef

DEAR SANDY: Yorktown chanel 74 Fridays 7:30PM...Ossining/Peeksill chanel 15 Fridays
9PM
Hosted by: Sandra Galef

**********************************************************************************
EDITOR'S NOTE:
All articles re-printed in this blog from the North County News are with the permission of Bruce Apar Publisher and Editor-in-Chief

04/03/11
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