Dear Readers:
There is a letter to the Editor recently posted on PennysaverCommunity.com from Pat Conlon who is trying to open a new business in Peekskill (http://ncnlocal.com/ncnlocal_opinions/letters/article_151dc5c4-bc81-11e0-9c82-001cc4c002e0.html) He is asking for support in his initiative to lift an outmoded law banning the art form of Tattoo in Peekskill. I am here to offer mine. Full disclosure: I have know Pat for at least 10 years and he is a customer of Atom Taxi Inc of which I am part owner.
I realize the when the original passage banning tattoos was enacted, the industry suffered from a negative image. Bikers taking over towns and going after the women folk was the common template. That was then and of course like all stereotypes not exactly true. Like the billiard hall in the play "The Music Man" where "trouble started with a capital "T" and it rhymed with "P" and that stands for pool." People were scared into thinking a tattoo parlor invited trouble. Like I said, that was then.
This is now and even respectable people are getting tattoos. He has been trying to overturn this as he states "antiquated ban on what has become a respected contemporary art form." A year just trying to overturn a law and they are now just getting to a public hearing. This is the trouble with local governments (just ask Tom DiChiaro and what Yorktown has put him through just to open his business), they have no regard for the prospective owner's time and expense. After all, these officials have their meetings at night, after their work day is done and they have earned their pay. Well, not everyone works nine-to-five.
Pat has put forward a "law with high-standard requirements aimed at ensuring quality and allowing the safe practice of this art form". Taking from mhis letter, below are some bullet points outlining his proposal:
• All Peekskill tattoo artists must have a valid license obtained through the NYC Health Dept.
• Universal Precautionary steps must be adhered to at all times.
• No convicted felons may apply for a permit to open a studio in Peekskill.
• No tattoo studio may not operate in a residential area.
• No sale of tattoo equipment will be permitted.
• No piercing or other form of body modification will be permitted.
• No tattooing of minors will be permitted, even with parental consent. You must be 18 years of age. No exceptions!
• Local studios must incorporate an on-premises art gallery. This is a requirement aimed at attracting a higher caliber of artists who seek to open a studio/gallery in our area, bringing with them a focus on the quality of the artwork itself, as well as reinforcing this art form’s place within the greater arts community.
What he is proposing goes in my opinion above and beyond what should be necessary, yet there are objections from what I have been able to find out, from the religious community. As this is a legal, licensed and heavily regulated industry, I say religion should refrain from interfering in matters of state.
This is not rocket science and Pat's proposal is eminently fair. People should go to the public hearing on August 8, 2011 and voice their support for this endeavor. This should not have taken a year already, and after this hurdle is passed, it should not take another year for this business to open. 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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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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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/
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08/02/11
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