City Hall ????

[Mad Dem.]

What problems in LB City Hall ? Laffey unhappy, no Democrats hired, Councilmans girlfriend promoted etc etc. Why ?

[Catholic Dem - Linda]

Many dems are pretty disappointed.

Lenny Remo is in way over his head and can be quite condescending, nasty, and arrogant. Remo has some nerve. Remo is whispering to people to support another incompetent in his former political ally Dennis Kelly for something. Remo got real quiet when I asked him to share with me what I had overheard. All of sudden, he had to go.

Long Beach deserves this?

[East End Dem]

Same crap. Everyone is running to Polcer who calls Cammarato who takes his orders from Suozzi.

Why is Laffey unhappy? I had heard he got a terrific salary with some considerations.

[LB Citizen]

So they promoted Remos girlfriend. Who got demoted, I guess she got the job because the previous person wasn't doing the job but just collecting the money another politcal favor i'm sure or was it because she switched polical parties. Payback is a bitch..

he forgets how he got there. Who helped and who watched. Well, 2007 will come up quickly, and to quote the previous poster- paybacks are a bitch.

So they promoted Remos girlfriend. Who got demoted, I guess she got the job because the previous person wasn't doing the job but just collecting the money another politcal favor i'm sure or was it because she switched polical parties. Payback is a bitch..

Well everyone knows that she got demoted playing both sides of the political coin and cause she was in way too deep, she didn't know shit about her new department and had to rely on her subordinates just to get by, and Remo's girlfriend supposedly only got the job because the other person turned it down. Payback is a bitch, cause from what I hear, Remo's girlfriend doesn't know her ass from her elbow in her new position and will sink come audit time.

Well the two faced chic who got demoted was really making alot of the decisions during the republican reign and is still very involved in the democratic political decisions. I know they don't trust her and shouldn't, she is known to stab her own and anyone else in the back. Remo's girlfriend just throws her ass around, as if she is so pivotal to the function of the city and they fall for it...or do they? She will know her place soon, and as a republican in a democratic stronghold, she should be on her best behavior...at least until fall 2007, if she even lasts another day. How many people does one have to sleep with or entertain to get a decent paying job in city hall? Payback will be a BITCH!

[Westender 2]

So they promoted Remos girlfriend. Who got demoted, I guess she got the job because the previous person wasn't doing the job but just collecting the money another politcal favor i'm sure or was it because she switched polical parties. Payback is a bitch..

Well everyone knows that she got demoted playing both sides of the political coin and cause she was in way too deep, she didn't know shit about her new department and had to rely on her subordinates just to get by, and Remo's girlfriend supposedly only got the job because the other person turned it down. Payback is a bitch, cause from what I hear, Remo's girlfriend doesn't know her ass from her elbow in her new position and will sink come audit time.

What Office are you talking about ?

Liar, know nothing, empty suit lenny remo will be getting his come-upings soon. Remo's arrogance only covers-up his lack of common sense and reality. His elitist, condescending stance, treating people with contempt will topple him. Remo is not only unfit to be council president, he's also unfit to be on the Long Beach City Council representing the people. Until Remo's gone, he'll be causing harm to the City. And the people will take the hit. Tangney and Tepper, Remo's elected Dem partners, had better get involved pronto. Otherwise, they, too, will be tainted because of their silence and association of a remo cover-up. The Dems campaigned on a platform to do good for the City. They may want to join with Sofield and Hennessy to neutralize remo, and at the same time fullfil their campaign pledge.

[CANAL RESIDENT]

In reference to what office this is all taking place, the would be the notorious CIVIL SERVICE DEPARTMENT!

As for Mr. Remo, he can only talk out of both sides of his mouth for so long and time is winding up. Doesn't he have a number of public appearances coming up? He will be dealt with, publicly.

[Westender 2]

Liar, know nothing, empty suit lenny remo will be getting his come-upings soon. Remo's arrogance only covers-up his lack of common sense and reality. His elitist, condescending stance, treating people with contempt will topple him. Remo is not only unfit to be council president, he's also unfit to be on the Long Beach City Council representing the people. Until Remo's gone, he'll be causing harm to the City. And the people will take the hit. Tangney and Tepper, Remo's elected Dem partners, had better get involved pronto. Otherwise, they, too, will be tainted because of their silence and association of a remo cover-up. The Dems campaigned on a platform to do good for the City. They may want to join with Sofield and Hennessy to neutralize remo, and at the same time fullfil their campaign pledge.

What is really sad is that you are asking the other two to get involved, but they can't because they know less than he does. These two don't have a clue and unfortunitly they are following the President who doesn't have a clue either. He got what he wanted to become President, but he is in over his head. As Democrats we are in trouble again !!

[Westender 2]

In reference to what office this is all taking place, the would be the notorious CIVIL SERVICE DEPARTMENT!

As for Mr. Remo, he can only talk out of both sides of his mouth for so long and time is winding up. Doesn't he have a number of public appearances coming up? He will be dealt with, publicly.

From what I hear, there is truly something ugly going on in that Dept. There is a worker in that same Dept. that has been training in Albany for that job and he was totally overlooked for this job. They choice to give it to the most unqualified person in that office ! But, this story gets better ! They used one of the Civil Service Commissioners (Mr. Wade) to pull this off. Then they made it sound to the shafted employee that it was done to protect his position. What a story ! Isn't this the same Commissioner that has been so vocal about the mess that Mr. Remo has created as a member of the council and has gone on to say that he will be keeping an eye on him as the new president ! Well I guess there was something that Mr. Remo could offer him in order to pull this stunt off. It's true that everyone has a price ! I advise this shafted employee to make all the noise that he can to get justice and to be very careful with the Commissioner who is trying to make you think that this is best for you!!!

[LB Citizen]

I heard that councilmans girlfriend was a part timer earning $8.00 an hour and now with the promotion she will be making 65,000 and still only part time. Not bad for kissing up to remo. Come on Long beachers this doesn't sound right to me..this is what we voted in for another two years.

[Dem Mad]

Name names. Who's the person REMO is protecting?

[city employee]

working for the City of LB, I can actually laugh and say some of you people don't have a freaking clue....

Yet some of you must actually work within these dept's, because most of this stuff is not known by the respected public.

[CANAL RESIDENT]

Remo is protecting and propping up, Ms. Keira Cohen, Former secretary to Dan Kearney who is now serving time in prison for misappropriation of Local 79 funds...small world.

[Respected Public]

Give the respected public a little more credit city employee. You think you are the only ones privy to information because you work in the building? The public knows a lot more than you think. We pay taxes and buy budgets every year, we know who gets the raises, we also can enter city hall at will, we are democratic and republican registrants who have a right to know, are literate, and can read between political lines. We also have "friends" in the building and the whispers of things that go on in there can be heard a county away...

Get off your high horse city employee and get the facts...some of the information posted here is grossly outlandish but unfortunately rarely mistaken.The worst part of it is that 80% if this information is known fact. I can attest to that with my life!

[City employee]

Your "friends" in city hall, are the disgrunted people who don't get what they want. Wonder why?

I would like to give the utmost respect to the public...The ones who just voted in the last election. It may not be for the candidates some people wanted, but they deserve that respect..

They should continue..get involved, ask questions. ever hear of council meetings? they are posted on the City Council..Show up..Don't wait for your disgruntled "friends" to tell you what they want you to hear...

I do know the facts..First hand..and what people are posting is uncalled for

" grossly outlandish is definately correct "

80% is "known fact"? Does this mean the truth? or just what you have been told....Sounds like you are asking the wrong people...

so are u saying it was better with the rep.

[Respected Public]

My dear city employee are you sure you know anything first hand? I don't know about any of my friends in city hall being disgruntled, but I do know that 80% of what has been posted in here is factual information. You see my information and what I know "IS" first hand.

See you talk of the notion of city council meetings, well this information is not coming from the horses mouth, it is coming from the horses ass. This is the last part of the government process and policy making. First hand would be going to your "club" meetings, participating in the restruction of the newly elected individuals where everything is formed, it then travels to city hall where rumors form based on the actions taken in city hall and things discussed in "club" meetings. Then there are phone calls and inside meetings, and then come council meetings where everything is already done.

You see the council meeting is the end of that process city employee. So have you been involved in whatever club you participate in? Are you really privy to first hand information? I doubt that...Republican or Democrat. As for the democrats, they don't even have a club anymore so I guess I would be asking you have you been to Steve Kohut's house lately? You can keep trying to figure out who my friends are...I can assure you they are anything but disgruntled.

[city employee]

No , I haven't had the privelidge of being invited to Steve Kohut's house......but than I was never invited to attend a republican meeting at Mr. Moriarity's house either..

So i guess I will concede this one to you, because it seems I know less of what goes on first hand , than you do from your " happy " friends...

it's been nice talking to you...

[Westender 2]

No , I haven't had the privelidge of being invited to Steve Kohut's house......but than I was never invited to attend a republican meeting at Mr. Moriarity's house either..

So i guess I will concede this one to you, because it seems I know less of what goes on first hand , than you do from your " happy " friends...

it's been nice talking to you...

The word I heard is that the City Manager, Lenny Remo and Mrs. Tagney got thier heads handed to them by the residents of the North Park Area. They were invited to a meeting of the North Park Civic Assoc. along with Thomas Solfield and Jimmy Hennesey, were they found themselves with about 40-50 residents that demanded answers to why a city employee in the civil service office was being b prepared to take over that office and while this Afro-American gentleman was training for this position he was called to tell him that the position was given to a very nice young WHITE woman.
The rumor I hear from the streets is that the North Park Neighbors are getting the facts on how this all came down and Mr. Wade, one of the Civil Services Commissioners sems to be knee deep in this situation. It seems that he played a major roll in screwing this young man, but when in the mist of his neighbors he paints a diff. picture whereby he is not involved and is making his neighbors believe that the CM and the Council Pres. are the ones to be blamed. I have also been told that during this meeting he had the hosting group to come out on his defense in requesting that the City Council keep him on the C.S. Comm. as he is the only Afro-American that has ever hosted that position. I wonder how they feel about coming out to bat for one of thier own, then to find out that this very same person is making them all seem like a fool by screwing one of thier own in what is cleary an act of racism. There is an old saying that goes like this " BE CAREFUL FOR WHAT YOU WISH FOR, BECAUSE YOU MIGHT JUST GET IT " My outside advise to these Neighbors is that you be very careful with Mr. Wade, because it seems to me that he is sitting on the fence and blows in the deriction of the strongest wind ! As for this gentlemen that was shafted, my advise to you is that you pick your friends more carefully, because this Comm. is no friend of yours !

People deserve the government they get, and get the government they deserve---Socratese. This wisdom was verified and confirmed by the voters in LONG BEACH last November. Governance by the newly elected majority Democrat City Council, led by Lenny Remo, Council President, is the model to display the chaos, incompetence, and total lack of not only of wisdom, but also a clear and transparent deficit of common sense in governance. Remo is out-of-control! His arrogance, incredible stupidity, absolute void of credibility, and lack of knowledge of the City Charter along with his ignorance of municipal rule of law only reflects on the gross error made by those who voted for Remo.

Even though Remo was not yet sworn-in, he unilaterally, dictatorily, and illegally appointed John Laffey, a former incompetent police commissioner and party hack, to be the new City Manager. Remo's cavalier misconduct is only surpassed by his puffed-up ego, self-styled image that he's now the emperor and czar of Long Beach. Not only did Remo NOT consult with his Democrat Council colleagues for the Laffey appointment, but also he flagrantly and deliberately violated the City Charter which mandated the ENTIRE City Council, including the 2 remaining Council Coalition members, be involved in selecting a city manager.

When questioned, at the last Council meeting, February 7, by Councilmen Jim Hennessy and Tom Sofield Jr., about the circumstances in which Remo made the Laffey appointment, Remo stonewalled by insulting the public at the meeting. Remo's response, paraphased, was: " I'll answer your questions at an 'executive session'." Instead of being open, honest, and transparent, Remo, the dictator attempted a cover-up. The people have a right to know, Mr Remo! Meantime, his 2 Democrat Council colleagues remain mute!

To the juvenile and lollipop Remo Council Democrat colleague, Rob Tepper: On the dais, Tepper appears bored and ready to sleep. His comment at the end of the Remo questioning, to paraphrase: " I ran for office to make Long Beach a better place. I want to work for parks, playgrounds, and other 'good' things, not this acrimony and bickering." A wake-up call for Councilman Tepper: In order to build a solid house, one must start with a solid foundation on which the house must stand.

Remo cant hide this one:

http://www.liherald.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=16096265&BRD=1601&PAG=461&dept_id=478677&rfi=6

or this one:

http://www.liherald.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=16096257&BRD=1601&PAG=461&dept_id=478677&rfi=6

Read it yourselves! (most of you tomorrow)

[Friend of Remo]

Remo is very concerned that someone close to the council is betraying him. Remo is said to be alarmed by how much information is getting back to one elderly Park Avenue gadfly. Remo is said to be incensed at how the North Park area has turned on democrats and is furious with Councilman Tepper who has shown himself to be lacking focus. Remo's inner circle is said to include Tepper, Polcer, Tagney, Piazza, Nigro, Kelly, and Laffey. Remo and Polcer are vowing payback when he discovers the loose lips. Inside Word is that Suozzi is pretty upset with LB Dems for blowing their mandate on foolish, unnecessary and often petty political choices.

[Horse's Ass]

Horse's Ass here....formerly known as City Employee..

Horse's Ass...has a nice ring to it

People are upset because Mr Theofan's choice did not get a job because he is Afro - American...?

They are upset because Mr Remo's choice did get the job because she is a nice White woman....?

Ask any employee who had their questions answerered and inurance problems discussed, in a timely and professional manner, if this nice White woman will be able to do the job.....

I know them both.....I hope she stays....

[Dark Horse]

County Executive Tom Suozzi and City Council President Lenny Remo inform the North Park area to "DROP DEAD" after their community delivered the difference in local elections in November 2005.

Thank you Steve Polcer and the Long Beach Dems!

Maybe we can get Roger Corbin to come back. I need to speak with Mr. Corbin. he may be right about what has Tom Suozzi done for the African-American community? "Nothing in Long Beach except raise my taxes!"

[joanneforest]

Remos a

[dark horse]

North Park needs to get behind Eliot Spitzer and teach these local assholes a thing or two about who is powerful. You want my vote Mr. Suozzi and Mr. Remo...you know what to do. Go F*&K yourselves.

[EVILGOP]

there's a lot of mad REPABLICANS out there :twisted: :x

YOU LOST GET OFFER IT AND MOVE ON :lol:

THE SAME WILL HAPPEN IN "07" :wink:

Do you think the voter's forgot the last 2 year's :shock:

Jim & Tom are done :!: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[LBGOP]

Food for thought...

The North Park Section of Long Beach has been predominantly large supporters of the Long Beach Democrats. The Long Beach Democrats who consistently take the African American vote for granted have told the North Park area "TO DROP DEAD!"

The West End needs more parking. The Long Beach Dems under Lenny Remo and Dennis Kelly thwarted the City from taking the property between Florida and Connecticut Avenue on Beech Street and prevented the LBGOP from converting a former Gas Station into another Parking facility.

The Long Beach Dems left the City of Long Beach with over $6 million in debt and a Water and Sewer Department that was being subsidized by the Operating Fund.

The LBGOP restored fiscal order to the City of Long Beach and would have accomplished even more had Kelly and Remo not thwarted them.

Now the Polcer/Cammarato Democrats are back with some new faces and pile of Good Will for Rob Tepper and Denise Tagney. How do they spend their political capital? By pissing off their supporters.

Prediction - Jimmy Hennessy makes a comeback with his health first and foremost. Then the LBGOP brings the Whoop-Ass ticket in 2007 to take back City Hall. There will be no Tom Suozzi who even if he is Governor will be unable to spray enough Lysol of the stench that is already permeating City Hall.

This episode with John Laffey stinks. Bobby Piazza should be City Manager. The City Council of Long Beach aided and abetted Johnlaffey by illegally appointing him City Manager without performing the required job search. This violates many laws pertaining to Laffey's retirement and is a further burden placed on the New York State Retirement system.

Shame on the Democrats. The LBGOP can hold their heads high.

[Horse's Ass]

Woa..............Back up the stable...

Bob Piazza should be City Manager ?????????

[LBGOP]

JohnLaffey has been a person familiar with Law Enforcement.
I do not believe with any disrespect to Mr. Laffey that he is truly qualified to be the City Manager.

Bobby Piazza would have made more sense. At least you would get some competence as Bob Piazza knows the local infrastructure issues. Oh, I know....Why didn't the LBGOP make Bobby the City Manager?

We chose Napoleon/ I mean Doc-tuh Glan Speee-rit-ass. Glen did some fantastic things initially but fell back on a chronic but familiar problem of lying and misrepresenting issues that got Glen and the Village of Hempstead in trouble.

Fair enough. It still should not be Laffey.
You sound as if you would object to Bob Piazza?
What would be your issue there?

[publicworks]

joanne&Ronny dont u2 get tired of creating false rumors and posting nasty sh*t on here?

Invitation to THINK to Long Beach voters and especially to LB loyal Democrats.

National political labels are positively unimportant and absolutely meaningless in local elections and in local governance. Candidates for local office must be uniquely qualified with a dedication and total commitment to do good for the people and be free of any personal political agenda or personal political mission.

What have the voters of LB accomplished for themselves by again giving the reins of government to the Democrat Party? Two years ago the voters rejected and ejected more than a decade of un-democratic, un-American, and abuser of the rule of law, Gene Cammarato controlled LB governance. Tragically, this past November, the voters brought-back the Cammarato contagious virus to LB governance.

Examine the current players in City Hall and in the leadership of the LB Democrat Party. Ciity Council President: Lenny Remo appointed by Cammarato to the LB Zoning Board of Variances, and then chosen by Cammarato to be a candidate for the LB City Council where he served for 4 years. By his current election, Remo will serve 4 more years on the City Council. City Manager: John Laffey illegally and unilaterally appointed by Lenny Remo. Laffey could also be in violation of the terms of his NYPD retirement benefit. Although Laffey has many years of law enforcement expertise, he brings positively no professional credentials, expertise, or history to be a City Manager. Assistant to the City Manager: Bobby Piazza, a protege and disciple of Cammarato whom he served for several years while sharing an office. Piazza's claim to fame---he knows more about computers than others. Another Assistant to the City Manager for Communications: Steve Kohut, a Democrat Party lap dog and gopher; former chief of life- guards; a retired school teacher with absolutely no background or know-how in municipal communications---a party hack. LB Democrat Party Leader: Steve Polcer, former Building Commissioner during the Cammarato era; deputy LB Democrat Leader under Cammarato; appointed by Cammarato to be Director of LB Operations when Cammarato was forced out-of Long Beach. It should be noted that Polcer was currently appointed to lead the LB Democrat Party by the Tom Suozzi/Jay Jacobs/Cammarato combo. In Suozzi's lust to become governor, he now controls the LB Democrat Party which apparatus he needs to win the Democrat Primary against Eliot Spitzer.

It'll soon be 60 days since Lenny Remo and his Democrat Party team were elected. What near term plan or wish-list have they presented to the people, for the people? Their collective cry during the campaign was "We want to do good for the people and for Long Beach". WHERE IS IT?

[watchful eye]

last time i checked, fat gene had absolutely nothing to do with this admin..

Moriarty is the same fckin thing as gene was if not worse

Rooney was a gddamn drunk stumbling bastard without a brain

Is Remo a deuschebag, but so is Hennessy

Tagney isnt all there but at least shes nice

Sofield & Tepper are the only two with any semblance of intelligence in this entire operation

Kohut is an arrogant prick, but at least he knows what the fck he is doing

Laffey, Theofan, Spiritis, what's the difference? Should have just given it to Ed Eaten

FatAssLaurieBuscemi is the same sht as KerryTroy or whoever the brainless retards are up there now; its all the same sht

theres some sort of gripe from a gay guy that he didnt get a job, big deal. if youre qualified you get it, he wasnt. Civil Service board unanimously selected the girl that is getting the job. And contrary to what boneheads in 504 try to spread, shes not doing anybody to get ahead.

Lesser of two evils overall, and dems are WAY better than the Redrunklican Backstabbing Aholes

[Ronnie G]

I am disgusted with our local politics. The person who wrote about the proposed parking lot between Florida and Connecticut Avenue has a point.

The Dems wanted to halt the conversion into a parking lot so they could post political signage on the crap building that is left there.
Lenny Remo and Dennis Kelly siad "DROP DEAD!" to the West End.
What was so offensive was Dennis Kelly's weird rationale that he could not support converting this property into much needed parking because of the Cost. Cost? Then Kelly voted against the amended Superblock proposal that placed the City of Long Beach in a position to be sued for possibly $100 million dollars by the preferred developer, Phillips International.

The part that is most upsetting to me is that the property is a former Gas station with as many as 8-10 old gas tank containers underground. No one and I mean no one, will buy, rent or live in a house on that property. Any disruption to the ground will risk rupturing some of these old gas containers that werre filled with sand and chemicals.

To Remo's credit, he voted for the amended proposal along with the Republican & Democrat Coalition (Sofield, Hennessy, Goodman).

The alleged "new" Long Beach DEMS are just the same. Changed the wrapper but the contents are the same.

[Westender 2]

Food for thought...

The North Park Section of Long Beach has been predominantly large supporters of the Long Beach Democrats. The Long Beach Democrats who consistently take the African American vote for granted have told the North Park area "TO DROP DEAD!"

The West End needs more parking. The Long Beach Dems under Lenny Remo and Dennis Kelly thwarted the City from taking the property between Florida and Connecticut Avenue on Beech Street and prevented the LBGOP from converting a former Gas Station into another Parking facility.

The Long Beach Dems left the City of Long Beach with over $6 million in debt and a Water and Sewer Department that was being subsidized by the Operating Fund.

The LBGOP restored fiscal order to the City of Long Beach and would have accomplished even more had Kelly and Remo not thwarted them.

Now the Polcer/Cammarato Democrats are back with some new faces and pile of Good Will for Rob Tepper and Denise Tagney. How do they spend their political capital? By pissing off their supporters.

Prediction - Jimmy Hennessy makes a comeback with his health first and foremost. Then the LBGOP brings the Whoop-Ass ticket in 2007 to take back City Hall. There will be no Tom Suozzi who even if he is Governor will be unable to spray enough Lysol of the stench that is already permeating City Hall.

This episode with John Laffey stinks. Bobby Piazza should be City Manager. The City Council of Long Beach aided and abetted Johnlaffey by illegally appointing him City Manager without performing the required job search. This violates many laws pertaining to Laffey's retirement and is a further burden placed on the New York State Retirement system.

Shame on the Democrats. The LBGOP can hold their heads high.

All this talk about Bobby and that he should be the City Manager, well what makes him better quilified? Only because he worked in City Hall before? Well, I don't think that makes him a better man for the job. Let's not forget that when he worked there before he was nothing more that a Gene gofor, anyone could do that .. There is no choice there, he nor the current CM are qualified for the job. I think that Bobby is going to regret leaving his last job, because at this rate he will once again be unemployed in just 21 months!

There is NO one in Long Beach City Hall who's a leader! The voters made a major error in returning the Democrats to governing. There's NO one of the current Democrat City Council majority who has the skill, talent, vision, or know-how to deliver what they collectively promised the mis-guided LB voter, "to do good for the people." Their sole agenda is to dispense patronage!

Of the 3 City Council Democrats, only Denise Tangney has the intellect and the gift of reality to recognize the debacle in which finds herself with the incompetent and chronic liar, Lenny Remo, and juvenile, still in diapers, Rob Tepper. For the good of the City, and to redeem her campaign commitment (and that of her Democrat partners), Tangney ought to join forces with existing Coalition council members, Tom Sofield, Jr. and Jim Hennessy to do good for the City and the people.

Reminder Ms. Tangney: You'll be on the City Council for 4 years. What will your legacy be?

[North Park Resident]

After reading that Herald article about the Northpark meeting, that is a disgrace how they treated that young man, he should sue the crap out of the City, that is my recommendation to him. As for Wade, you claim your here to help fellow brothers forget it, your nothing but a turncoat what did the dems promise you? very sad...

[crazygop]

There is NO one in Long Beach City Hall who's a leader! The voters made a major error in returning the Democrats to governing. There's NO one of the current Democrat City Council majority who has the skill, talent, vision, or know-how to deliver what they collectively promised the mis-guided LB voter, "to do good for the people." Their sole agenda is to dispense patronage!

Of the 3 City Council Democrats, only Denise Tangney has the intellect and the gift of reality to recognize the debacle in which finds herself with the incompetent and chronic liar, Lenny Remo, and juvenile, still in diapers, Rob Tepper. For the good of the City, and to redeem her campaign commitment (and that of her Democrat partners), Tangney ought to join forces with existing Coalition council members, Tom Sofield, Jr. and Jim Hennessy to do good for the City and the people.

Reminder Ms. Tangney: You'll be on the City Council for 4 years. What will your legacy be?

WHAT U MUST BE CRAZY :roll:
TOM & JIM WHAT HAVE THEY DONE?

"dispense patronage" what do u call making ur DAD police comm.

sofield, Hennessy and the Republicans had two years to "do good for long beach"

the voter's lat them know how wall they were doing in Nov.

the voter's made there "major error" in Nov of 2003.

"Long Beach getting better all the time" 8)

Stupid Lenny Remo illegally appointed Greedy John Laffey Long Beach City Mananger BEFORE Remo was even sworn in as City Council President.

Laffey boasts he teaches both at the John Jay School of Criminal Justice, a unit of the City University, and also at St. Johns School of Criminal Justice, a private university. Laffey is also the City Manager of the City of Long Beach where he earns $134,000 per annum. THAT'S CALLED DOUBLE DIPPING AND THAT'S ILLEGAL! The people of LB also pay for Laffey's perks and for his personal benefits i.e. health care, life insurance, dental care, pharmacy bills plus the use of a City vehicle including unlimited gasoline fill-ups, and auto liability insurance coverage. Laffey also plans to continue receiving his NYPD pension, worth about $90,000 per annum. He expects a "waiver" from the NY STATE EMPLOYEES PENSION COMMISSION so that he'll continue receiving his pension, while pulling-down his City Manager's money. (That remains to be adjudicated. Laffey violated State law, by both accepting the position and being sworn in as City Manager BEFORE applying for and not obtaining the "waiver", a deliberate violation of the rule of law----a typical Gene Cammarato ploy.

How can both Remo and Laffey alibi, explain, describe, or even remotely justify to the taxpayers, residents, and voters of LB Laffey's receiving $134,000 plus perks for a PART-TIME City Manager's job, when Laffey spends outside- time preparing his lectures plus his physical time away from LB, teaching, (both time and remuneration of which Laffey conceals from the people. In good faith and in honesty, Laffey ought to be up-front with the people who pay him big bucks, and put EVERYTHING on the table.)

It's apparent and obvious greedy Laffey wants to grab all the money he can, while he can, even if he intentionally snubs the rule of law. It's also apparent and obvious stupid Remo set-up the table for Laffey to wrongly feast, on the backs of the economically stretched-out LB taxpayers while the devious Remo continues to surreptiously screw the people of Long Beach.

"Stupid" Remo and "greedy" Laffey can make all their troubles go-away---quickly.

Laffey ought to resign SAP. At his stage in life, he doesn't need the agida.

Remo ought to apologize to the voters for his stupidity and chicannery. He ought promise to be more humble and politically considerate of others.

[Westender 2]

There is NO one in Long Beach City Hall who's a leader! The voters made a major error in returning the Democrats to governing. There's NO one of the current Democrat City Council majority who has the skill, talent, vision, or know-how to deliver what they collectively promised the mis-guided LB voter, "to do good for the people." Their sole agenda is to dispense patronage!

Of the 3 City Council Democrats, only Denise Tangney has the intellect and the gift of reality to recognize the debacle in which finds herself with the incompetent and chronic liar, Lenny Remo, and juvenile, still in diapers, Rob Tepper. For the good of the City, and to redeem her campaign commitment (and that of her Democrat partners), Tangney ought to join forces with existing Coalition council members, Tom Sofield, Jr. and Jim Hennessy to do good for the City and the people.

Reminder Ms. Tangney: You'll be on the City Council for 4 years. What will your legacy be?
I couldn't agree with you more " Guest " but that would put her into the same boat as Kelly, out there all alone with no one to back him. Even though that would be the right thing to do for the people of this wonderful city, She will not do it ! She has already brought into all the crap that we are being feed by Remo and Laffy Tafy. What ashame, this is not the Tagney that we all knew.

[Outraged LBer]

In reply to Guest how about Kohut, isn't he a retired teacher also collecting a pension. Does he have a waiver? He is collecting a pension and collecting a paycheck and benefits from Long Beach. Come on Remo, the two people you brought in are taking money from LB citizens...

[LB School Teacher]

There is NO one in Long Beach City Hall who's a leader! The voters made a major error in returning the Democrats to governing. There's NO one of the current Democrat City Council majority who has the skill, talent, vision, or know-how to deliver what they collectively promised the mis-guided LB voter, "to do good for the people." Their sole agenda is to dispense patronage!

Of the 3 City Council Democrats, only Denise Tangney has the intellect and the gift of reality to recognize the debacle in which finds herself with the incompetent and chronic liar, Lenny Remo, and juvenile, still in diapers, Rob Tepper. For the good of the City, and to redeem her campaign commitment (and that of her Democrat partners), Tangney ought to join forces with existing Coalition council members, Tom Sofield, Jr. and Jim Hennessy to do good for the City and the people.

Reminder Ms. Tangney: You'll be on the City Council for 4 years. What will your legacy be?
I couldn't agree with you more " Guest " but that would put her into the same boat as Kelly, out there all alone with no one to back him. Even though that would be the right thing to do for the people of this wonderful city, She will not do it ! She has already brought into all the crap that we are being feed by Remo and Laffy Tafy. What ashame, this is not the Tagney that we all knew.

Mrs. Tagney I have known you and your family for well over 15 years, you tought both of my two sons and you have always been a person that has shown lots of love for the children and their families. Now you have gotten involved in a new way of trying to help LB and you might not realize it yet, but you guys are not helping. You are going to lose creditability in this community and you might find that it was not worth it. You either have to stand up for what is right and not what you are being told is right or truly decide if your creditability is worth staying on the council. It's sad, but I don't see you as the same person anymore and maybe it's only because I truly never knew you. Do the right thing !

[Horse's Ass]

Do the right thing.............

What is the "Right Thing"

Fire city employees because of their political choice?
haven't done this yet....

Demote dept. heads and promote their supporters...
haven't done that yet.....

Try to promote 35 employees without CSEA approval
haven't done this yet

Give grade changes to 5 employees without CSEA approval
haven't done that yet........

Yes....Tepper , Tangney and Remo....what are you waiting for...
DO THE RIGHT THING.....

[LB School Teacher]

Do the right thing.............

What is the "Right Thing"

Fire city employees because of their political choice?
haven't done this yet....

Demote dept. heads and promote their supporters...
haven't done that yet.....

Try to promote 35 employees without CSEA approval
haven't done this yet

Give grade changes to 5 employees without CSEA approval
haven't done that yet........

Yes....Tepper , Tangney and Remo....what are you waiting for...
DO THE RIGHT THING.....

In response to the previous writer, this is not what I meant at all. But, there has been enough things going on in the past 6 weeks that aren't right and truly not what was expected of this new group. It reminds me of the actions of the old Democrats and as a Democrat myself, I must say that the old club house brought shame to our party and the only ones that don't agree with me are the ones that were get fat over the games that were being played. With that being said and reading what you interpreted from my previous words, I would say that you should be calling yourself a "JACKASS" instead of "Horse's Ass"

There is more also.....just wait something is brewing at the animal shelter involving the City Manager and the Long Beach Humaine Society. Supposedly it is a done deal, the shelter goes back to the society.....there goes your animal warden....

[Wade's Neighbor]

After reading that Herald article about the Northpark meeting, that is a disgrace how they treated that young man, he should sue the crap out of the City, that is my recommendation to him. As for Wade, you claim your here to help fellow brothers forget it, your nothing but a turncoat what did the dems promise you? very sad...

Anyone who knows this man, knows that he only cares about himself. He will say and do what ever is going to get him ahead, he has our people fooled and as a black man myself, he is a disgrace to our race. Yes, he has done very well financally for himself, but he has also used his own people to do just that. He has been renting his run down apartments to his people for many years at rents that are at there highest and he makes no repairs, so we have been paying for more than we recieve. If you don't believe this then I invite you to speak to Paul Goodman of the LB Housing Authority and or any of his staff, they can tell you all about Mr. Wade and his apartments. I say this only because it shows you how much he cares about our people. Did he play a role in screwing this young man in city hall, you bet he did ! I have never met this young man, but I understand that he is a fellow brother and the only advise I can give him is too be very careful with those brothers who come across as friends. Stay strong and stand your ground, you will get what is due you spite what Mr. Wade wanted.

I have always said that we must organize as a people to achieve what comes very easy for others, but I also understand what certain people mean when they say that some Black people can be dangerous with a little power !

[laughingoutloud2]

One month and 13 days the new admin. has been in office. What do any of you expect to be done? They are screwing up? Youre garbage got picked up, the streets were plowed, you call 911 the police and fire show up- what were you all expecting? What have they done wrong?

Hiring Laffey illegally? From what I remeber he was sworn in on the 3rd of january by the duly elected city council and duly elected city council president, lenny remo. What was illegal about that? That they told him he was going to have the job BEFORE Remo was council president? So what! He didnt start work on December 30th! Nor did he start on Jan 1st- he started Jan 3rd AFTER he was sworn in! Again- WHAT IS ILLEGAL ABOUT THAT?????? MAJORITY RULE!

State pension plan?? So what? Who really cares? Double dipping? So the end result will be- he will get the waiver, and if he doesnt, he will still continue on anyway. so he will forgoe his pension until he leaves his new post. It would be in the best interest of the taxpayer for him to continue to collect his pension- after 20+ years of putting into it, dont you think he deserves his pension? you know you would want yours! With his pension he gets to keep all his benefits- its not a perk that the city gives! Its what EVERY EMPLOYEE GETS!

Yes, the situation was handled wrong- it should have been handled better. But he didnt kill someone- he isnt going to jail for it! Hei s allowed to earn up to 27,000 a year- would you be city manager for that much? I DONT THINK SO! At 137,000, that isnt even worth the post- our superintendent of school here in LB gets way into the 200k. Our "acting PO" Tom Sofield, Sr. earned 215k last year. and all the top LT's in the high 190k's. We as tax payers should be screaming about this. And your so-called perks- would you suggest he use his own vehicle to drive around the city in? He doesnt get a Ferrari- he gets a late 90's ford explorer- woopie do- just like all other department heads get a vehicle- INCLUDING Chief of Det. Buschemi who takes his city vehicle out to Centereach (in Suffolk) everyday and back. How much is that costing the taxpayers every day?


you all cry about lenny about being a liar or a moron- to each his own! that is your opinion. but it was the opinion of the voters of the city of lb that made him the top vote getter out of 6 candidates- more votes than what jimmy and tommy got in '03. lenny's only problem, in my opinion, is that he is too nice to the left over republicans.

Lenny, Rob, and Denise dont have the best interest of the city in mind? They didn't go in there and fire people. Sofield hasnt been fired from PC- Laurie Buschemi still has her job! Why? Cause they have all threatened law-suits if they get fired. So they are looking into it legally and get them on work performance- which we all know they are not qualified for their positions. Or should we do what that republicans did in 03 and fire everyone and deal with numerous amounts of law suits and cost the city a fortune? So who do you think they are looking after? the interest of the democratic club or the interest of the city?

You all come on here and make incompetent remarks with no facts, without looking at the whole picture. it has been one month and 13 days. I dont think we should go back and look at the mistakes that the republicans made their last two years in office. Because we know what that outcome is- we learned it this passed november. :lol:

[Guest 23.5]

How shallow do you think the people of Long Beach are?

How condescending? Remo got elected with the most votes only because he was endorsed by three different political parties. Remo really got re-elected because of the widespread support first and foremost for a classy lady, Denise Tagney and her equally decent family of Tagneys and Flynn. The people of Long Beach saw someone who has been active in the community, someone who has been willing to speak out, and no sooner was her campaign under way, Tagney and her family suffer at the hands of a drunk driver the loss of a beautiful child, a granchild. The people saw fit to elect Tagney with the best of intentions and continue to support her. Remo and Tepper road the combined coat-tails of Tageny and the popularity of Tom Suozzi. Tagney only recieved one party's endorsement, and was only edged by Remo by about 80 votes. Very telling.

The people of Long Beach were ina forgiving mood and thought the LB Dems had removed themselves from their Crony Cammarato addiction. No sooner are they prepared to govern, and the City Council under Leonard Remo as City Council President subvert the rule of law by hiring John Laffey without conducting a job search. Laffey is qualified for Police work, but not for the administration of running one of the two existing cities located in Nassau County.

Your specious argument supporting Laffey's and the City Council's attempt to cover this matter up by running a Help Want Advertisement in the NYTimes is disgusting. The City Council under Lenny Remo broke the law regarding the hiring of a retired New York State employee to suit their own political needs. If everyone thought like you, the state of New York will broke in record time.
Great argument, everyone does it so that makes it all right. This is exactly why Long Beach and Nassau County have the highest taxes in not on ly the state of New York but in the country.

Your moral equivocating is truly troubling. The people of Long Beach have made a grave error that they will unfortunately pay for over the next two years. Denise Tagney is either unwilling or unable to wrestle the leadership to do the "right thing". That is truly unfortunate. Tepper does not seem to care. Remo is indifferent. Within two months, the LB Dems are already lame ducks.

[Horse's Ass]

I love it..when you don't have the same ideas or opinions as someone else, they get to call you names..

So now I will be JACKASS.......................

The best part of this board is when you don't like what people say....Just blame CAMMARATTO......................

If it was Suozzi's coattails Solomon would have won! The truth hurts, doesn't it. Again, learn the facts, anyone in the state pension fund can get another job in the pension fund & can earn up to 27k a year. So hiring Laffey was not illegal he just won't be able to collect more than 27k ayear. The last time I looked, Denise was voting along with her other 2 running mates , doesn't look like she is unhappy with the leadership. But, as JA says, you can always blame Gene!!! :cry:

How shallow do you think the people of Long Beach are?

How condescending? Remo got elected with the most votes only because he was endorsed by three different political parties. Remo really got re-elected because of the widespread support first and foremost for a classy lady, Denise Tagney and her equally decent family of Tagneys and Flynn. The people of Long Beach saw someone who has been active in the community, someone who has been willing to speak out, and no sooner was her campaign under way, Tagney and her family suffer at the hands of a drunk driver the loss of a beautiful child, a granchild. The people saw fit to elect Tagney with the best of intentions and continue to support her. Remo and Tepper road the combined coat-tails of Tageny and the popularity of Tom Suozzi. Tagney only recieved one party's endorsement, and was only edged by Remo by about 80 votes. Very telling.

The people of Long Beach were ina forgiving mood and thought the LB Dems had removed themselves from their Crony Cammarato addiction. No sooner are they prepared to govern, and the City Council under Leonard Remo as City Council President subvert the rule of law by hiring John Laffey without conducting a job search. Laffey is qualified for Police work, but not for the administration of running one of the two existing cities located in Nassau County.

Your specious argument supporting Laffey's and the City Council's attempt to cover this matter up by running a Help Want Advertisement in the NYTimes is disgusting. The City Council under Lenny Remo broke the law regarding the hiring of a retired New York State employee to suit their own political needs. If everyone thought like you, the state of New York will broke in record time.
Great argument, everyone does it so that makes it all right. This is exactly why Long Beach and Nassau County have the highest taxes in not on ly the state of New York but in the country.

Your moral equivocating is truly troubling. The people of Long Beach have made a grave error that they will unfortunately pay for over the next two years. Denise Tagney is either unwilling or unable to wrestle the leadership to do the "right thing". That is truly unfortunate. Tepper does not seem to care. Remo is indifferent. Within two months, the LB Dems are already lame ducks.

[LBRez]

Lenny Remo, Denise Tangney.....both are simply empty suits and useless. Especially Tangney. she sits there, says nothing and has no input. She didnt know what she was getting herself into and it shows. The entire democratic group voted in in November doesnt work together, and dont seem on the same page. It cant be any more evident than by watching those two elected candidates.
Lenny needs to dow 2 things while in office and ther are: 1) GROW A PAIR ( those of us who have worked with him, and been around him on a regular basis know what this means). 2) GET A HAIR CUT. IF YOUR GOING TO HOLD A POSITION THAT IS HIGH PROFILE, CLEAN YOUR ACT AND APPEARANCE UP. THE PONY TAIL HAS TO GO...YOU LOOK REDICULOUS. WE KNOW THAT YOU HAVE NO CLUE WHAT YOUR DOING AS CITY COUNCIL PRESIDENT, BUT AT LEAST TRY TO LOOK THE PART.

To: One month and 13 days (GUEST)
Re: Long Beach Democrat City Council Majority

Logical, realistic, and practical minds should have met soon after they were elected on November 8 to set an agenda to fulfill their campaign promises to "do good for the City". That would have given them TWO (2) months and 13 days, but NOT ONE (1) month and 13 days as per your calculation. All they had to produce, in that time frame, was only ONE (1) proposal for the benefit of the people. The rest would come later. Instead, with arrogant, empty suit, chronic fast talk liar Lenny Remo as the boss in charge, the majority spent time allocating patronage. That was important? That was a priority? Meantime Remo crowned himself, the main man. He knew best??? After all he was a multi-year political veteran in City Hall. And what did Denise Tangney or Rob Tepper know? They were the new kids on the block!

The current debacle in LB governance, today, in defending the majority's (Remo's) wrong-doing and deception against the people, while blatantly and recklessly violating the rule of law, seriously short-changes the people. Defending these wrong-doings takes-away the majority's time and thinking processes to "do good for the City". On top of all this they may get whacked with law suits.

Tangney and Tepper had better get the lead out of their pants and become MORE assertive and not become soiled by collateral damage before Remo blows-up City Hall and Long Beach with irreparable and unintended consequences.

Tempus Fugit!

[Truth Upsets]

Sorry LB Dems. Read em and weep.

CE Tom Suozzi and NC Dem Party Chairman Jay Jacobs appointed Cammarato to OTB as a reward for raising political money at the expense of the Long Beach taxpayer for almost a decade.

The Long Beach Dems are unable to govern without former City Councilman Dennis Kelly. It is obvious to every citizen who takes an interest in local political matters that Lenny Remo's lack of intelligence can no longer be hidden by two newcomers in Tagney & Tepper. Remo is both arrogant, clueless and vapid.

The new City Council led by City Council President Leonard Remo are a disaster so far. The bending of the law to blindly support John Laffey is unacceptable.

Rumors are flying that Remo is strongly considering raising taxes significantly and then attempt to blame the Republicans.

With the real brains of the City Council missing, Remo's childish and puerile behavior is appalling.

[East End Supporter]

Let me say that I voted for the Coalition in 2003 and thought they did a good job.

I voted for the Democrats in 2005 because I thought they were new faces with new ideas and would move this city forward. It was a difficult decision but I like Mrs. Tagney very much and admire her. I figured if Tepper was half as nice as his Dad, you get the point.

I had absolutley no idea that Mr. Remo could be so rude and obnoxious. It is so disappointing to me that Remo's selfish, his way or no way mentality has already hurt many people in the community.

My husband and I made a real mistake supporting these people. I would still vote for Mrs. Tagney. I would not vote for Tepper or Remo. I think their style of government stinks.

[CoucilWatcher]

Don't ever lump Tepper in with Remo. The two despise each other. Remo is the lowest of the low and a phony bastard. Tepper is a family man that actually wants to help improve the quality of life in this city; he's not on the council to promote his culinary career and feed his ego like the pony-tailed jackass.

From what I've seen, Rob has the same qualities Roy had as a councilman when Long Beach was restored in the 1980s. It is just a shame that he is stuck with a bunch of clowns on the board with him.

Well you finally got that Keira is councilman's girlfrient. Try this
Who hired Keira ? Hint - she did work for Dan Kearney sho was in charge of seeing payoffs got to the right person (airline tickets, TV, sporting event tickets, broadway shows, dinners at Peter Lugers etc)
The gang at Kohuts house is interesting, steve & wife, steve & lee, marianne, carolyn, richie schuh, mary v. The last fundraiser Mary was involved with the money went missing. (her kids work as lifeguards on the beach). Lee doesn't like Carolyn or Marianne, Steve & Steve don't like them because they worked for the Reps, Schuh brings nothing to the table. If we boycott the dinner on March 19th, what can they do, fire us, they haven't fired the republicans. Thats your Dem. party. What a joke.
If anyone wants to meet there City Mgr. just go to Nolan's Bar he was pounding them down after the last city coucil meeting with two county employees. Who are they ? Until next time......

Well you finally got that Keira is councilman's girlfrient. Try this
Who hired Keira ? Hint - she did work for Dan Kearney sho was in charge of seeing payoffs got to the right person (airline tickets, TV, sporting event tickets, broadway shows, dinners at Peter Lugers etc)
The gang at Kohuts house is interesting, steve & wife, steve & lee, marianne, carolyn, richie schuh, mary v. The last fundraiser Mary was involved with the money went missing. (her kids work as lifeguards on the beach). Lee doesn't like Carolyn or Marianne, Steve & Steve don't like them because they worked for the Reps, Schuh brings nothing to the table. If we boycott the dinner on March 19th, what can they do, fire us, they haven't fired the republicans. Thats your Dem. party. What a joke.
If anyone wants to meet there City Mgr. just go to Nolan's Bar he was pounding them down after the last city coucil meeting with two county employees. Who are they ? Until next time...... Its seems somewhat interesting that in the previous post you mentioned that the last fundraiser MaryV. was involved in that money went missing. ... rumor has it that some years ago she served some time in jail. I'm wondering if anyone of you all can confirm if that is a true rumor, and also what she went away for if it is true. Those democrats really stand together dont they? They let jail birds run fundraisers now .

[Guest 23.5]

You sound surprised with the Long Beach Democrats - Cammarato/Suozzi/Polcer/Remo foursome associating with criminals?

Mary V?
How about the nutty broad with the Rothweiller in Real Estate on Park Avenue?

How about the shady goings on with the Park Avenue Senior facility located adjacent to City Hall with the influence of Cammarato / Kearney?

Sleep with dogs, you get fleas.
Come on wake up and smell the coffee.

[crazyGOP]

you all need to get a life :roll: u guys are so crazy :shock:

YOU LOST GET OFFER IT!!! MOVE ON................

u'll win again in about 32 year's

so full of hate thats why u lost...................... :wink:

[Guest 085]

Wow!

They have wireless at Nolan's?

"Offer it"?

Didn't you mean "over it"?

This Bud's for you!

[LB1]

CAMMARATO

I think this crew is in wayyyyyyyy over their heads.

[FrankyBoomBaats]

they should hire the gay black guy as the new keira

who's gay? who's black? richie schuh is not black! anyway, who the fuck would ever want to be kiera? didn't she used to be Sara nicholas a few years back...? that damn trimspa. what are the dems doing? why don't the republicans step to the plate? why should we care? gotta catch a train, bye.

[Shines]

Wow!

They have wireless at Nolan's?

"Offer it"?

Didn't you mean "over it"?

This Bud's for you!

Sad, ever since "Billy Bones" outwitted Tommy Boy Moriarty in a battle of smarts, Nolans has been deemed Democratic club HQ.
I guess we should all go play cards at Sutton.

[laughingoutloud2]

How shallow do you think the people of Long Beach are?

How condescending? Remo got elected with the most votes only because he was endorsed by three different political parties. Remo really got re-elected because of the widespread support first and foremost for a classy lady, Denise Tagney and her equally decent family of Tagneys and Flynn. The people of Long Beach saw someone who has been active in the community, someone who has been willing to speak out, and no sooner was her campaign under way, Tagney and her family suffer at the hands of a drunk driver the loss of a beautiful child, a granchild. The people saw fit to elect Tagney with the best of intentions and continue to support her. Remo and Tepper road the combined coat-tails of Tageny and the popularity of Tom Suozzi. Tagney only recieved one party's endorsement, and was only edged by Remo by about 80 votes. Very telling.

The people of Long Beach were ina forgiving mood and thought the LB Dems had removed themselves from their Crony Cammarato addiction. No sooner are they prepared to govern, and the City Council under Leonard Remo as City Council President subvert the rule of law by hiring John Laffey without conducting a job search. Laffey is qualified for Police work, but not for the administration of running one of the two existing cities located in Nassau County.

Your specious argument supporting Laffey's and the City Council's attempt to cover this matter up by running a Help Want Advertisement in the NYTimes is disgusting. The City Council under Lenny Remo broke the law regarding the hiring of a retired New York State employee to suit their own political needs. If everyone thought like you, the state of New York will broke in record time.
Great argument, everyone does it so that makes it all right. This is exactly why Long Beach and Nassau County have the highest taxes in not on ly the state of New York but in the country.

Your moral equivocating is truly troubling. The people of Long Beach have made a grave error that they will unfortunately pay for over the next two years. Denise Tagney is either unwilling or unable to wrestle the leadership to do the "right thing". That is truly unfortunate. Tepper does not seem to care. Remo is indifferent. Within two months, the LB Dems are already lame ducks.


Condescending?

You think you speak on behalf of "the people," like you are the elected representative! And only YOU know best! Made a grave error? And who are you to make such a statement? And you have the nerve to call me condescending? Were you elected by the people to represent them? Because if you were, please tell us who you are! Or maybe you tried, but you lost :lol:

The voters made their choice very LOUDLY in November. Only after 2 years of Republican rule, the voters had enough, and threw them out. The Democrats had 32 years prior to that running the city. With all your so-called corruption, party bosses from Braddish to Cammarato, nepotism, robbing the tax-payer blind, etc. So what does that tell you? That two years under the Republicans was WORSE than under the 32 years of Democratic rule. This must eat you up insde! :lol: Again, the truth hurts!

[laoughingoutloud2]

The letter in today's Herald, "Commision must be indepedent," by Andrew Malekoff, a Republican hack, cites, "that the board must remain independent in restoring the merit system," is appalling.
How does Mr. Malekoff explain the last two years under the Republicans? Was the merit system used when they made the Animal Warden James Hodge? Was it used when they promoted Police Officers who worked on their campaign? Was this system used when in the last hour of the Rep. administration the promoted and gave raises to those civil service workers who supported the Republican party? Was it used in making Tom Sr. acting Police Comm. for 2 years? Was this system used when firing civil service workers who were registered Dems and replaced them with republican party hacks?

I'm curious, Mr. Malekoff, where is your merit system? Or does it only work for Republicans?

And you talk about your fellow Comms, Mr. Wade and Mrs. Maxton-Solomon, whatever, who will probably be the Rep. candidate next time around. The two who are both Republican hacks, because they have the best interest of the city at heart. YEA RIGHT!

[LOL2 needs his Meds]

LOL2 need your Anger Medication?

That's right ...I used the word "condescending".

I am just a citizen who attends City Hall meetings twice a week and I am very disappointed in what has recently transpired with the new Council consisting of Remo, Tagney & Tepper.

You may not only need medication for your anger, but quite possibly your lack of memory. Too be sure the Republican Coalition lost and the LB Dems won. Congratulations! There are races and then there is governing. I am an agnostic. I just would like people who would serve all the citizens and not just the needs of a select few in City Hall and the LB Democrat Party. Remo, Tagney and Tepper are ncie people but possibly in over there head based on their poor showing so far.

As for Wade and Mackston, should they choose to run they will have to defend their record of decision making. LOL2 implies every one of their decisions were driven by political benefit only. Make your case! And please comment on the Dems LOL2 that had a monopoly on this issue.

WAS IT POLITICAL WHEN REMO & KELLY THWARTED THE COALITION AT EVERY TURN.

COALITION WANTED TO SELL WALDBAUMS.
REMO & KELLY SAID NO.

COALITION RE-WORKED AWFUL DEAL FROM PREVIOUS CITY COUNCIL ON SUPERBLOCK SAVING TAXPAYERS OVER $100 MILLION.
REMO SAID YES; KELLY SAID NO

COALITION WITH SENATOR SKELOS WANTED TO PROVIDE ANOTHER PARKING LOT ON BEECH STREET FOR LOCAL CITIZENS AND MERCHANTS.
REMO & KELLY SAID NO.

NOW WE FIND OUT THAT AFTER NORTHPARK OVERWHELMINGLY SUPPORTED DEMOCRATS, REMO, TAGNEY AND TEPPER TURN THEIR BACKS ON THEM.

THESE ARE JUST SOME OF THE FACTS LOL2.

Citizens do not have record; elected public officials do.
I am just choosing to hold them accountable.

I am way over the elections of 2005.
I look forward to future elections.

[North pPark Resident]

LOL2 need your Anger Medication?

That's right ...I used the word "condescending".

I am just a citizen who attends City Hall meetings twice a week and I am very disappointed in what has recently transpired with the new Council consisting of Remo, Tagney & Tepper.

You may not only need medication for your anger, but quite possibly your lack of memory. Too be sure the Republican Coalition lost and the LB Dems won. Congratulations! There are races and then there is governing. I am an agnostic. I just would like people who would serve all the citizens and not just the needs of a select few in City Hall and the LB Democrat Party. Remo, Tagney and Tepper are ncie people but possibly in over there head based on their poor showing so far.

As for Wade and Mackston, should they choose to run they will have to defend their record of decision making. LOL2 implies every one of their decisions were driven by political benefit only. Make your case! And please comment on the Dems LOL2 that had a monopoly on this issue.

WAS IT POLITICAL WHEN REMO & KELLY THWARTED THE COALITION AT EVERY TURN.

COALITION WANTED TO SELL WALDBAUMS.
REMO & KELLY SAID NO.

COALITION RE-WORKED AWFUL DEAL FROM PREVIOUS CITY COUNCIL ON SUPERBLOCK SAVING TAXPAYERS OVER $100 MILLION.
REMO SAID YES; KELLY SAID NO

COALITION WITH SENATOR SKELOS WANTED TO PROVIDE ANOTHER PARKING LOT ON BEECH STREET FOR LOCAL CITIZENS AND MERCHANTS.
REMO & KELLY SAID NO.

NOW WE FIND OUT THAT AFTER NORTHPARK OVERWHELMINGLY SUPPORTED DEMOCRATS, REMO, TAGNEY AND TEPPER TURN THEIR BACKS ON THEM.

THESE ARE JUST SOME OF THE FACTS LOL2.

Citizens do not have record; elected public officials do.
I am just choosing to hold them accountable.

I am way over the elections of 2005.
I look forward to future elections.

I don't know who might think that running Mr. Wade for office is a good idea, but let me tell you that he is not very well liked in this community and that would be a big mistake ! He has crapped on his neighbors much to often, he looks down on us as if he were better that us. Mr. wade doesn't realize that he is as black as I am and he is not better than I am. What ever party thinks that running this man is a sign of good faith in this community, really needs to get to know us !

[laughingoutloud2]

LOL2 need your Anger Medication?

That's right ...I used the word "condescending".

I am just a citizen who attends City Hall meetings twice a week and I am very disappointed in what has recently transpired with the new Council consisting of Remo, Tagney & Tepper.

You may not only need medication for your anger, but quite possibly your lack of memory. Too be sure the Republican Coalition lost and the LB Dems won. Congratulations! There are races and then there is governing. I am an agnostic. I just would like people who would serve all the citizens and not just the needs of a select few in City Hall and the LB Democrat Party. Remo, Tagney and Tepper are ncie people but possibly in over there head based on their poor showing so far.

As for Wade and Mackston, should they choose to run they will have to defend their record of decision making. LOL2 implies every one of their decisions were driven by political benefit only. Make your case! And please comment on the Dems LOL2 that had a monopoly on this issue.

WAS IT POLITICAL WHEN REMO & KELLY THWARTED THE COALITION AT EVERY TURN.

COALITION WANTED TO SELL WALDBAUMS.
REMO & KELLY SAID NO.

COALITION RE-WORKED AWFUL DEAL FROM PREVIOUS CITY COUNCIL ON SUPERBLOCK SAVING TAXPAYERS OVER $100 MILLION.
REMO SAID YES; KELLY SAID NO

COALITION WITH SENATOR SKELOS WANTED TO PROVIDE ANOTHER PARKING LOT ON BEECH STREET FOR LOCAL CITIZENS AND MERCHANTS.
REMO & KELLY SAID NO.

NOW WE FIND OUT THAT AFTER NORTHPARK OVERWHELMINGLY SUPPORTED DEMOCRATS, REMO, TAGNEY AND TEPPER TURN THEIR BACKS ON THEM.

THESE ARE JUST SOME OF THE FACTS LOL2.

Citizens do not have record; elected public officials do.
I am just choosing to hold them accountable.

I am way over the elections of 2005.
I look forward to future elections.

Thank you for caring about my well-being. The Dr. says I do not need the medication anymore since the Republicans left office.

I'm glad that you are an agnostic, but I really don't see what that has to do with politics. I am sorry that you attend the council meetings twice a week, seeing that they are twice a month. IMaybe that's why you re not getting the right information. But now that you brought up some facts, lets talk about them.

-Glad you brough up the thwarted comment- because isnt that exactly what tommy and jimmy have been doing since the swearing in on January 1? Since you go to the council meetings im sure you were there on the 1st and the 3rd and saw how tommy and jimmy behaved- what "big word" woud you use for that? "obstructionist?" Sounds better doesn't it?

-You suggest selling Waldbaums? For the price tag of 2 million dollars. Do you think that WHOLE shopping complex is worth 2 million dollars? You should pick up your local paper and see what the homes are selling for in Long Beach. And a one shot selling of the property to fix the Republicans broken budget is NOT wise government. In the long run, by the city keeping that property and running it, the tax-payer makes out. And I'm glad you brought up the property on Beech St. and Florida St. That is the Miller property. If the city would have taken it by eminent domain, they would have to pay fair market value for that property- 1.8 million dollars. The money we got from Skelos wa 300K. Do you suggest the tax-payer make up that difference for a parking lot? Not including the cost of tearing down the building and re-paving it and taking the money off the tax roll. The taxes on the property are 22K a year. Do you suggest the taxpayer make up the difference. And the municipal lot across the street is NEVER filled.
FACT.

-Then you bring up the Superblock. Have they broken ground yet?? I dont think so. Where is the money saved? Republicans put in their budget 1 million dollars from the sale of that. The money hasnt come in yet! Now....they have to fill the hole!

-North Park- Democrats turned their backs on? SHould they have made false promises to the "black" community? Promoting or hiring someone based on race, last time i looked, was illegal. But, the Rep. did so much for that community right? It showed in the polls in November.

I too wait for future elections. And yes our public officials are accountable, and we are all holding them to it. Look forward to speaking with you in the future. :lol:

[guest 23.5]

LAUGHINGOUTLOUD2 STATED:

"Thank you for caring about my well-being. The Dr. says I do not need the medication anymore since the Republicans left office.

I'm glad that you are an agnostic, but I really don't see what that has to do with politics. I am sorry that you attend the council meetings twice a week, seeing that they are twice a month. IMaybe that's why you re not getting the right information. But now that you brought up some facts, lets talk about them.

-Glad you brough up the thwarted comment- because isnt that exactly what tommy and jimmy have been doing since the swearing in on January 1? Since you go to the council meetings im sure you were there on the 1st and the 3rd and saw how tommy and jimmy behaved- what "big word" woud you use for that? "obstructionist?" Sounds better doesn't it?

-You suggest selling Waldbaums? For the price tag of 2 million dollars. Do you think that WHOLE shopping complex is worth 2 million dollars? You should pick up your local paper and see what the homes are selling for in Long Beach. And a one shot selling of the property to fix the Republicans broken budget is NOT wise government. In the long run, by the city keeping that property and running it, the tax-payer makes out. And I'm glad you brought up the property on Beech St. and Florida St. That is the Miller property. If the city would have taken it by eminent domain, they would have to pay fair market value for that property- 1.8 million dollars. The money we got from Skelos wa 300K. Do you suggest the tax-payer make up that difference for a parking lot? Not including the cost of tearing down the building and re-paving it and taking the money off the tax roll. The taxes on the property are 22K a year. Do you suggest the taxpayer make up the difference. And the municipal lot across the street is NEVER filled.
FACT.

-Then you bring up the Superblock. Have they broken ground yet?? I dont think so. Where is the money saved? Republicans put in their budget 1 million dollars from the sale of that. The money hasnt come in yet! Now....they have to fill the hole!

-North Park- Democrats turned their backs on? SHould they have made false promises to the "black" community? Promoting or hiring someone based on race, last time i looked, was illegal. But, the Rep. did so much for that community right? It showed in the polls in November.

I too wait for future elections. And yes our public officials are accountable, and we are all holding them to it. Look forward to speaking with you in the future."

WHERE DO I START?

No wonder you thought Waldbaums was undervalued when you think Mrs. Miller's property between Florida and Connecticut is worth $1.8 million. Are you crazy? How many old gasoline and oil tanks are undergorund on that property? How toxic is the property? I guess you could build houses there and throw in the nightlighting for free ("Honey why are your balls glowing in the dark?") From what I read and heard, the City of Long Beach would have received $2 million with numerous restrictions in place limiting any development future owners might consider of the Waldbaums property to just caretaker status for the rest of their multi-decade lease. As property values have entered a gradual decline, an opportunity was lost. Kelly & Remo won and the Citizens of Long Beach Lose. I have seen the lot on Connecticut Avenue filled even in the winter.

Thwarting? I think Tommy and Jimmy are looking out for the taxpayers who are getting screwed. As for Tommy and Jimmy, it seems as though the New City Council under City Council President Leonard Remo does not observe the rule of law by assisting John Laffey in becoming City Manager without conducting a proper Job Search to better qualified candidates. Now Remo & Laffey win; Citizens of Long Beach Lose!

Let me add another note of outrage. Jim Hennessy and Tom Sofield are two of the finest people to ever serve the City of Long Beach. What is outrageous are the games that Remo & Kelly played at the citizens expense. How many nights do you think Jim Hennessy was aggravated and annoyed by silly, ridiculous and empty partisan crap that many suspected contributed to the stress that brought on his recently disclosed health issue. Shame on you!

It is undeniable, if not for the Coalition reworking the old Superblock deal, the City of Long Beach would have faced three potential towers and one lawsuit in excess of $100 million and the Citizens of Long Beach paying the Developer over $10 million due to the fact the previous irresponsible City Council authorized and approved fomer Boss Cammarato's sleazy real estate transaction.

Think I am wrong? Google "Pivlevsky" and you will find a sea of successful lawsuits against municipalities. I will examine your charge that the Coalition is responsible for the anticipation of $1 million dollars and come back to you. Cammarato and the LB Dem Cronies won and the Citizens of Long Beach might have lost except to the wisdom of the Coalition.

You mention hiring someone under false pretenses regarding North Park? Put your glasses on and recognize your own possible hypocrisy! It's OK for Lenny Remo to give his unqualified buddy John Laffey the City Manager's position but screw the North Park Residents who were the difference in electing Tagney, Remo and Tepper!

What has the Coalition done? The Coalition supported having talented, qualified local citizens in places of Authority. Placing Thomas Sofield Sr as Police Commisioner and teaming him with Lt. Detective Vincent Buscemi they worked closely with the North Park Community to reduce and eliminate the community destroying element of Drug sales. Illegal Drug Sales do not only infect communities like North Park, they are the point of introduction for all of Long Beach. There heroic work in this field would not have happened with the LB Dems. Boss Cammarato placed a qualified law enforcement official such as Sofield down to a common police officer because his son Tom Jr. had the guts and the courage to challenge City Hall and the Dem Clubhouse.

Thank you for the opportunity to challenge some of your limited version of recent history. I look forward to your future blogs LOL2

[LBGOP Bitch Slap!]

Guest 23.5 bitch slapped one of them Dem crony supporters all the way back into his comfortable white world. I know Hennessy and I know Sofield. They are real decent people. Hennessy came down here to help out after a fire. Polcer tried to get him to leave. Hennessy said he would not. Hennessy is a good guy. The Sofield family are real fine. The Dad is a real hero to many of us who worry about the proliferation of drugs among our youth. I will never be a republican but I will always vote for Hennessy and the Sofields because they do not just come here during elections. They are here with us all along.

[Grand Stand on grand]

Dems the cause of Mr. Hennessys Health issues :?:

Sofield and Buscemi " Heroic Police work" :?:

WOW YOU NEED HELP

[North Park Avenue]

I think she wrote "contributed" and not "cause" Grand Stand.
Do ya have vision problems son? I for one do believe that the policing work done in North Park did reduce Drug activity. Who's responsible? I do not know. But I do know that it is unfortunate that you are so callous that you do not even comprehend how drugs destroy many fine children in our community.

[Baptist Preacher]

Amazing. What have we done to not only our beloved North Park Community but to Long Beach. Our community overwhelmingly supported the Suozzi Democrat slate endorsing the entire ticket.
As I reflect on our political choices, I am concerned that our voices were not heard and that our needs will not be met. It is very disappointing to me personally that the new City Council has been so unnecessarily combative with most of our residents. Do we not have the right to petition our government? Do we not have the right to be represented in important positions within City Hall?
Mr. Wade is an outstanding leader in the community and a gentleman. Why do people of such little character attempt to define his concern for the community in only partisan terms? Mr. Wade has distinguished himself by thousands of thoughtful acts. If you are going to attack his character, put your name to the blog.
-Amen.

[Naive Jack Ass]

All do respect Preacher....

No one will put their name on the board...

I don't personally know Mr Wade, but don't blame him for people not being in high positions in City Hall..

They have to work for it first, not get it because their people expect it...Mr Hodge , dept. head, started at the bottom. He worked for what he got...

There are a lot of people out there who need to address these issues with the Council... not on this board..

oh , that's right Preacher, then everyone would know who they are.....

[LBUnionman]

Did Polcer hirer Keira ? I think so. Lenny, Polcer & Dwyer go drinking with Laffey at Nolans. City vendors and business should not buy tickets to LB Dem. Dinner. (could mean big trouble).

Since the Long Beach majority Democrat City Council candidates, elected in November, took control on January 1, 2006, the machinery to govern and to legislate "for the good of the people" has come to a halt.

No documented plan, blueprint, proclamation, nor even a verbal hint of what's coming down the road for the benefit of the people has been put on the table by the Democrat majority led by Council President Lenny Remo.

Because the dishonest and chronic liar, Remo, (Cammarato 2) has sand-bagged his majority Democrat colleagues into a trap of a dense jungle surrounded by illegal, immoral and unethical wrong-doings, untruths, and deliberate misleading communications, he has triggered the intervention and investigation by State officials. Weeks and possibly months will have been spent and wasted by the Democrat majority to extricate themselves from their self-inflicted condition. Meantime, nothing gets done for the people. The bottom line----Remo has spent his time and energy for political patronage, but not to fullfil his campaign pledge "to do good for the people". Remo even hung-out to dry, his buddy, John Laffey, whom Remo illegally appointed City Manager. REMO HAS ABUSED HIS AUTHORITY! And the people are his victims.

[GOP Voice]

Did Polcer hirer Keira ? I think so. Lenny, Polcer & Dwyer go drinking with Laffey at Nolans. City vendors and business should not buy tickets to LB Dem. Dinner. (could mean big trouble).

Not only should people not buy tickets to the dinner, they should not buy ads to support and promote the occasion either.

They want your money, but they have nothing to offer you in return.

They don't respect you, or you would have gotten your grade changes, which have been approved already.

The part time guys that work year round won't be getting any jobs; too much patronage debt owed by the dems, namely remo.

They don't include you or you would have a clue as to a future plan for long beach.

They (the new city administration) just want to Use your MONEY and your VOTE to gain access to our taxpaying dollar to spend it as they see fit. Ask yourselves a question...what has the administration done for you lately? the community? I thought so.......NOTHING!

Now ask yourself what has the administration done for themselves? Check their wallets, paychecks, and the new/old faces working in City Hall.

[North Park Resident]

Amazing. What have we done to not only our beloved North Park Community but to Long Beach. Our community overwhelmingly supported the Suozzi Democrat slate endorsing the entire ticket.
As I reflect on our political choices, I am concerned that our voices were not heard and that our needs will not be met. It is very disappointing to me personally that the new City Council has been so unnecessarily combative with most of our residents. Do we not have the right to petition our government? Do we not have the right to be represented in important positions within City Hall?
Mr. Wade is an outstanding leader in the community and a gentleman. Why do people of such little character attempt to define his concern for the community in only partisan terms? Mr. Wade has distinguished himself by thousands of thoughtful acts. If you are going to attack his character, put your name to the blog.
-Amen.

With all due respect to you "preacher" and I mean that, but I noticed that you didn't give your name either ! I hope that when you are preaching to your congregation that you are not preaching something that you are not willing to do yourself !! As for you taking out the time to defend Mr. Wade, all I can say is that he presents himself as one person, but his actions show something else. Maybe you don't know this side of this man, but that might be because you never had the need to rent an apartment from him like my family and I have. He will do whatever he has too, to get your last penny. But, I'm sure that he is a great guy to you as he must give plenty of our money to your church which goes to take good care of you and your family, so we understand how you would come out to defend him !!! You will get to know this man very well soon as I have been able to gather a fine list of our neighbors who have been robbed by this man throught the many years and we will be presenting a class action suit against this great man you discribed. We will be having the support of the Federal Goverment aswell, because we were all recieving Sec. 8 Funding at the time that we were his Tenents. So I would say "preacher" that maybe you should save some face and pick someone else to come out and defend !!!! By the way what is your name ?

[GoogleYahoo]

You guys sure are boring.

Write some more long-winded go-nowhere posts.

btw, I'm guessing everybody knows Remo is stepping down.

WHERE DO I START?

No wonder you thought Waldbaums was undervalued when you think Mrs. Miller's property between Florida and Connecticut is worth $1.8 million. Are you crazy? How many old gasoline and oil tanks are undergorund on that property? How toxic is the property? I guess you could build houses there and throw in the nightlighting for free ("Honey why are your balls glowing in the dark?") From what I read and heard, the City of Long Beach would have received $2 million with numerous restrictions in place limiting any development future owners might consider of the Waldbaums property to just caretaker status for the rest of their multi-decade lease. As property values have entered a gradual decline, an opportunity was lost. Kelly & Remo won and the Citizens of Long Beach Lose. I have seen the lot on Connecticut Avenue filled even in the winter.

Thwarting? I think Tommy and Jimmy are looking out for the taxpayers who are getting screwed. As for Tommy and Jimmy, it seems as though the New City Council under City Council President Leonard Remo does not observe the rule of law by assisting John Laffey in becoming City Manager without conducting a proper Job Search to better qualified candidates. Now Remo & Laffey win; Citizens of Long Beach Lose!

Let me add another note of outrage. Jim Hennessy and Tom Sofield are two of the finest people to ever serve the City of Long Beach. What is outrageous are the games that Remo & Kelly played at the citizens expense. How many nights do you think Jim Hennessy was aggravated and annoyed by silly, ridiculous and empty partisan crap that many suspected contributed to the stress that brought on his recently disclosed health issue. Shame on you!

It is undeniable, if not for the Coalition reworking the old Superblock deal, the City of Long Beach would have faced three potential towers and one lawsuit in excess of $100 million and the Citizens of Long Beach paying the Developer over $10 million due to the fact the previous irresponsible City Council authorized and approved fomer Boss Cammarato's sleazy real estate transaction.

Think I am wrong? Google "Pivlevsky" and you will find a sea of successful lawsuits against municipalities. I will examine your charge that the Coalition is responsible for the anticipation of $1 million dollars and come back to you. Cammarato and the LB Dem Cronies won and the Citizens of Long Beach might have lost except to the wisdom of the Coalition.

You mention hiring someone under false pretenses regarding North Park? Put your glasses on and recognize your own possible hypocrisy! It's OK for Lenny Remo to give his unqualified buddy John Laffey the City Manager's position but screw the North Park Residents who were the difference in electing Tagney, Remo and Tepper!

What has the Coalition done? The Coalition supported having talented, qualified local citizens in places of Authority. Placing Thomas Sofield Sr as Police Commisioner and teaming him with Lt. Detective Vincent Buscemi they worked closely with the North Park Community to reduce and eliminate the community destroying element of Drug sales. Illegal Drug Sales do not only infect communities like North Park, they are the point of introduction for all of Long Beach. There heroic work in this field would not have happened with the LB Dems. Boss Cammarato placed a qualified law enforcement official such as Sofield down to a common police officer because his son Tom Jr. had the guts and the courage to challenge City Hall and the Dem Clubhouse.

Thank you for the opportunity to challenge some of your limited version of recent history. I look forward to your future blogs LOL2

In today's Newsday, we have a 4 family house selling for 2.5 million dollars by Topper Realty. We also have a 2 family house selling for 600K and another 2 family house selling for 675K. My dear, do you really think in all honesty that 2 million dollars was a good price for the Waldbaums shopping complex? Shouldn't it be more like 10, or even 9 million dollars???????? For someone who says they go to city council meetings, im sure you were at the meeting when the city had the Miller property checked out and passed. There hasnt been a gas station on that site for over 40 years. The property has been cleared. It is zoned for 6 homes. It is commercial property. So, if a 4 family home is selling for 2.5 million, its almost a bargain to get it for 1.8million! But call the realtor, it's Joe Sinnona- make your inquiries! And you never said if you felt that, we, the taxpayers should make up the difference. DO you honestly think that paying 1 million dollars for a parking lot, not including the cost in building the parking lot, is good? You live in the West End you have to deal with the parking problem. and that lot across the street is NEVER filled- FACT!

I thought you were agnostic when it comes to politics- you sound more like another republican croney- you keep insisting that Laffey was hired illegally- he was hired Jan 3rd by the duly sowrn in council. He, laffey alone, failed, I will admit, on filing his paperwork for his state pension on his own. It's not a crime- he isnt going to go to jail. He can still keep the post in LB. What is illegal about him coming to work? And, it doesnt become illegal until he makes over 27K. And you state that he is not qualified- for someone who attends meetings, your beloved Tommy and Jimmy feel he is quite capable of the job and stated it at the coucil meeting! Not once did they say he was "unqualified." Moreso than Theofan, and we all know how Spiritis worked out! How petty are we going to be that we are going to deny someone who gave 20+ years to NYPD, a pension that he deserves, that they are going to STOP HIM from getting it. Pathetic.

It is disgusting that you even bring up Hennessey's health issue. And if you are so worried about him, why dont you ask him why someone in his condition is still attending council meetings if stress adds to it. Shouldn't he be home with his family? I know I would be. WE all wish him a speedy recovery. We look forward to beating him in '07. Shame on YOU for bringing it up.

Until they break ground on the Superblock, it shouldnt even be discussed. The Repub. in LB did the same under the Rep. in the county under Gulotta. Putting sales of property to fix the holes in their budget. Once again, they did the same in LB.

You keep insisting that North Park was the swing in the election of the Dems. You couldnt have been more wrong. As in '03, the Dems carried North Park. What made the election, was the West End and West Holme areas. 1, 2, and 3, which the Republicans won, but by a VERY small margin than what they won by in 2003. Same goes for the 13th (Lindell area) where in '03 it was by a 100 vote margin. This past November it was a 30 vote margin. And the high voter turn out in the east end (23rd and 22nd distrcits) is what made the election. Someone who talks about facts better get them straight!

You talk about hipocrisy!! Qualified city employees? Lets take a look at the Repubs qualified city employees. Garrett Rooney as asst. city manager, former stock broker- lots of experience there. THere was no nepotism or cronyism there right? Laurie Buscemi- former secretary in charge of community development- no cronyism there! James Hodge- served 8 months in a mental institution- qualified to run a city department. Theofan- bringing him in as Corp. Council and then city manager. Forget the fact that he was Hennessey's personal attorney- and what were his qualifications? oh...NONE! :lol: You sure look at things one-sided! And I know you are NOT comparing Tom Sr.'s qualifications to John Laffey's! Asst. cheif of NYPD. 43,000 man force or LB's 74 man force. BIG DIFFERENCE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

How we forget the years that the Sofield and Buscemi families benefited under the Dem clubhouse- the incident that no one is allowed to talk about with Vincent that happened in the 70's- if it weren't for Daddy and the Dem clubhouse he would have been serving 25-life. But we can thank the Dem's for that! And Sofield- promoted through the Ranks faster than anyone else. We can thank the Dems for that too. But the minute something doesnt go their way, its "cronyism, and favortisim" "it's down with the party bosses." You know what they say about people who live in glass houses?

As usual, my dear, it's been a pleasure talking to you. :wink:

[laughingoutloud2]

Forgot to sign it!!! :lol:

[Naive Jack Ass]

Nice going LOL2..

I have nothing else to add..

Case closed.........................................

[Guest 23.5]

LOL2 stated:
In today's Newsday, we have a 4 family house selling for 2.5 million dollars by Topper Realty. We also have a 2 family house selling for 600K and another 2 family house selling for 675K. My dear, do you really think in all honesty that 2 million dollars was a good price for the Waldbaums shopping complex? Shouldn't it be more like 10, or even 9 million dollars???????? For someone who says they go to city council meetings, im sure you were at the meeting when the city had the Miller property checked out and passed. There hasnt been a gas station on that site for over 40 years. The property has been cleared. It is zoned for 6 homes. It is commercial property. So, if a 4 family home is selling for 2.5 million, its almost a bargain to get it for 1.8million! But call the realtor, it's Joe Sinnona- make your inquiries! And you never said if you felt that, we, the taxpayers should make up the difference. DO you honestly think that paying 1 million dollars for a parking lot, not including the cost in building the parking lot, is good? You live in the West End you have to deal with the parking problem. and that lot across the street is NEVER filled- FACT!

I thought you were agnostic when it comes to politics- you sound more like another republican croney- you keep insisting that Laffey was hired illegally- he was hired Jan 3rd by the duly sowrn in council. He, laffey alone, failed, I will admit, on filing his paperwork for his state pension on his own. It's not a crime- he isnt going to go to jail. He can still keep the post in LB. What is illegal about him coming to work? And, it doesnt become illegal until he makes over 27K. And you state that he is not qualified- for someone who attends meetings, your beloved Tommy and Jimmy feel he is quite capable of the job and stated it at the coucil meeting! Not once did they say he was "unqualified." Moreso than Theofan, and we all know how Spiritis worked out! How petty are we going to be that we are going to deny someone who gave 20+ years to NYPD, a pension that he deserves, that they are going to STOP HIM from getting it. Pathetic.

It is disgusting that you even bring up Hennessey's health issue. And if you are so worried about him, why dont you ask him why someone in his condition is still attending council meetings if stress adds to it. Shouldn't he be home with his family? I know I would be. WE all wish him a speedy recovery. We look forward to beating him in '07. Shame on YOU for bringing it up.

Until they break ground on the Superblock, it shouldnt even be discussed. The Repub. in LB did the same under the Rep. in the county under Gulotta. Putting sales of property to fix the holes in their budget. Once again, they did the same in LB.

You keep insisting that North Park was the swing in the election of the Dems. You couldnt have been more wrong. As in '03, the Dems carried North Park. What made the election, was the West End and West Holme areas. 1, 2, and 3, which the Republicans won, but by a VERY small margin than what they won by in 2003. Same goes for the 13th (Lindell area) where in '03 it was by a 100 vote margin. This past November it was a 30 vote margin. And the high voter turn out in the east end (23rd and 22nd distrcits) is what made the election. Someone who talks about facts better get them straight!

You talk about hipocrisy!! Qualified city employees? Lets take a look at the Repubs qualified city employees. Garrett Rooney as asst. city manager, former stock broker- lots of experience there. THere was no nepotism or cronyism there right? Laurie Buscemi- former secretary in charge of community development- no cronyism there! James Hodge- served 8 months in a mental institution- qualified to run a city department. Theofan- bringing him in as Corp. Council and then city manager. Forget the fact that he was Hennessey's personal attorney- and what were his qualifications? oh...NONE! :lol: You sure look at things one-sided! And I know you are NOT comparing Tom Sr.'s qualifications to John Laffey's! Asst. cheif of NYPD. 43,000 man force or LB's 74 man force. BIG DIFFERENCE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

How we forget the years that the Sofield and Buscemi families benefited under the Dem clubhouse- the incident that no one is allowed to talk about with Vincent that happened in the 70's- if it weren't for Daddy and the Dem clubhouse he would have been serving 25-life. But we can thank the Dem's for that! And Sofield- promoted through the Ranks faster than anyone else. We can thank the Dems for that too. But the minute something doesnt go their way, its "cronyism, and favortisim" "it's down with the party bosses." You know what they say about people who live in glass houses?

As usual, my dear, it's been a pleasure talking to you.

THE PLEASURE IS ALL MINE LOL2!
You know if you keep repeating this crap, I can see how you believe it! Isn't that the LB Dem mantra, "just repeat it often enough, and the public will think it is FACT."

The Waldbaum's property and the lease which governs the property is highly restricted. The lease is multi decades in length.
With such restrictions, the property is limited to only income and management. You fail to explain that these prohibitive covenants reduce the real value of the property to potential investors.

As for the property of Mrs. Miller on Beech between Florida and Connecticut Avenue, the Gas station was operational until 1976. The gasoline tanks and containers are in the ground and well over 50 years old. Any major construction work on that property could cause those tanks to break or leak whatver oil, sand, and whatver else are in them. That property needs to be fully remediated before it could be developed for Residential use. Have you personally ever tried to sell a property with a gas or oil tank in the ground? Maybe you have? Commercial use is still very limited because of the lack of adequate Parking. The LB Dems just want the property to put politcal signs up on it.

As for John Laffey, he is an incredibly nice man and a talented law enforcement officer. The main objection is that the new City Council under City Council President Leonard Remo NEVER PERFORMED AN APPROPRIATE JOB SEARCH AS REQUIRED BY LAW. Furthermore, while Laffey has earned his pension, there are strict New York State Regulations about future work. Laffey initially overlooked those important Regulations and the New City Council either didn't care or bother to examine the law once again.

There are many ingredients that go into a successful campaign. The LBGOP has been successful when they have been able compete in North Park. In 2005, with Patricia Ferrel on the Suozzi ticket, an accomplished, well spoken and articulate candidate really resonated with North Park voters. Many voted across the board for Democrats. While many Democrats won that night, Ms. Ferrel lost. Suozzi and Ferrel created twin winds that assisted a good ticket to victory in the City of Long Beach.

H-Y-P-O-C-R-I-S-Y? Garret Rooney has a legacy of community service and political activism. The casual slander of this good man is insulting. Garret has been involved with the Long Beach Fire Department and numerous organizations. You may disagree with his appointment, but he has knowledge that many have chosen to overlook for political benefit.

Laurie Buscemi? Laurie worked for Community Development for Nassau County but got sick and tired of all the Suozzi bitching and yelling. Laurie Buscemi like Rooney has qualified experience that you casually overlook to suit your political lens.

You display your ignorance as if there was some benefit for the Long Beach Community from Laffey's service with the NYPD. What is it? Tom Sofield Sr. is qualified and better suited. Why? The Sofield family has been active in the community for decades. The Sofields are generous and decent people who seem to know everyone. Tom Sr. is a college graduate, accomplished pilot, and knowledgable law enforcement officer. Long Beach should have local talent over big resume's or what is the benfit. The best question: Do you think Tom Sofield Sr. would ever take orders from Gene Cammarato like Laffey and the past graduates of the City Council often did?

No one could possibly be more upset than Vincent Buscemi about what transpired decades ago. Vincent is a real great guy and has been decorated for his work in the halting drug activity in Long Beach. Shame on you and the LB Dems for constantly choosing to bring this up to embarrass him and his family. You could have chosen to praise Vincent for the terrific and exemplary life of service but no, there ould be no political benefit for you and your cronies then would there?

As for James Hodge, he has been attacked by every dem from Gene Cammarato to allegedly a former councilman's wife. Once again, I think Long Beach benefits from someone strong like Hodge.

Look forward to our future exchanges LOL2.

Bobby P. started his new job Jan.3rd, has taken a week off already.He is doing his consulting bus. out of city hall. Rumor is he did the same out of the county.
Denise wants Kemins head, house deal with Shokrian, she will go to DA & US Attorney.
Did everyone see posting for the Dir. of Transportation job ? Whoever gets that job will have nothing but headaches. The Dept. is complete mess...... BOYCOTT Dem. Dimmer

To: Al Symons

Be Happy! Be happy people misspell your name. In your heart, you truly wish not to be identified or exposed to what you really are.

1) At City Council meetings you're a bore, and are recognized to speak only because it's protocol.
2) Your fellow-traveler Dems only tolerate you because occassionally you rap the Repubs at Council meetings.
3) All other times, you're an embarrassment to the Dem Party.
4) All who know you are aware that your job at the Dem Club was the official lap dog to Gene Cammarato.
5) Naudus fired you from the Tribune because of your off the wall stupid writings, all of which were untrue and inaccurate.
6) Almost everyone in town knows why you're prohibited from owning a regular telephone.

GROW UP!

What did KEMINS do to piss her off?


Bobby P. started his new job Jan.3rd, has taken a week off already.He is doing his consulting bus. out of city hall. Rumor is he did the same out of the county.
Denise wants Kemins head, house deal with Shokrian, she will go to DA & US Attorney.
Did everyone see posting for the Dir. of Transportation job ? Whoever gets that job will have nothing but headaches. The Dept. is complete mess...... BOYCOTT Dem. Dimmer



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[naudus 2]

im a REp. youre all morons.

[Frozen Fireman]

Thank you Mr Laffey, Mr Piazza and Mr Kohut for stopping down and making sure we were all ok, while fighting the fire today....we really appreciate it.

[Laughingoutloud2]

THE PLEASURE IS ALL MINE LOL2!
You know if you keep repeating this crap, I can see how you believe it! Isn't that the LB Dem mantra, "just repeat it often enough, and the public will think it is FACT."

The Waldbaum's property and the lease which governs the property is highly restricted. The lease is multi decades in length.
With such restrictions, the property is limited to only income and management. You fail to explain that these prohibitive covenants reduce the real value of the property to potential investors.

As for the property of Mrs. Miller on Beech between Florida and Connecticut Avenue, the Gas station was operational until 1976. The gasoline tanks and containers are in the ground and well over 50 years old. Any major construction work on that property could cause those tanks to break or leak whatver oil, sand, and whatver else are in them. That property needs to be fully remediated before it could be developed for Residential use. Have you personally ever tried to sell a property with a gas or oil tank in the ground? Maybe you have? Commercial use is still very limited because of the lack of adequate Parking. The LB Dems just want the property to put politcal signs up on it.

As for John Laffey, he is an incredibly nice man and a talented law enforcement officer. The main objection is that the new City Council under City Council President Leonard Remo NEVER PERFORMED AN APPROPRIATE JOB SEARCH AS REQUIRED BY LAW. Furthermore, while Laffey has earned his pension, there are strict New York State Regulations about future work. Laffey initially overlooked those important Regulations and the New City Council either didn't care or bother to examine the law once again.

There are many ingredients that go into a successful campaign. The LBGOP has been successful when they have been able compete in North Park. In 2005, with Patricia Ferrel on the Suozzi ticket, an accomplished, well spoken and articulate candidate really resonated with North Park voters. Many voted across the board for Democrats. While many Democrats won that night, Ms. Ferrel lost. Suozzi and Ferrel created twin winds that assisted a good ticket to victory in the City of Long Beach.

H-Y-P-O-C-R-I-S-Y? Garret Rooney has a legacy of community service and political activism. The casual slander of this good man is insulting. Garret has been involved with the Long Beach Fire Department and numerous organizations. You may disagree with his appointment, but he has knowledge that many have chosen to overlook for political benefit.

Laurie Buscemi? Laurie worked for Community Development for Nassau County but got sick and tired of all the Suozzi bitching and yelling. Laurie Buscemi like Rooney has qualified experience that you casually overlook to suit your political lens.

You display your ignorance as if there was some benefit for the Long Beach Community from Laffey's service with the NYPD. What is it? Tom Sofield Sr. is qualified and better suited. Why? The Sofield family has been active in the community for decades. The Sofields are generous and decent people who seem to know everyone. Tom Sr. is a college graduate, accomplished pilot, and knowledgable law enforcement officer. Long Beach should have local talent over big resume's or what is the benfit. The best question: Do you think Tom Sofield Sr. would ever take orders from Gene Cammarato like Laffey and the past graduates of the City Council often did?

No one could possibly be more upset than Vincent Buscemi about what transpired decades ago. Vincent is a real great guy and has been decorated for his work in the halting drug activity in Long Beach. Shame on you and the LB Dems for constantly choosing to bring this up to embarrass him and his family. You could have chosen to praise Vincent for the terrific and exemplary life of service but no, there ould be no political benefit for you and your cronies then would there?

As for James Hodge, he has been attacked by every dem from Gene Cammarato to allegedly a former councilman's wife. Once again, I think Long Beach benefits from someone strong like Hodge.

Look forward to our future exchanges LOL2.

Hope you had an enjoyable weekend, my dear. You should really think about coming up with a new name. What's with the numbers??? Anyway...getting back to the FACTS...

To the Waldbaums land- regardless of what the lease says, the key is the property. What is the property worth to the buyer? Its surely with the lease NOWHERE NEAR worth 2 million dollars with the current values of the propertys in LB today. I don't think anyone could argue this. Whether the new admin. decides to sell it or not, we shall see. The same goes for the Miller property. IT CAN BE USED FOR COMMERCIAL PROPERTY- you set the stores back and use the front for parking. And again, the "City's" report on the property says that the property is cleared for any type of construction (homes, etc.)

Let's get it straight- you say there had to be a job search. The majority on the council doesn't have to do a job search for ANY position. THey can appoint anyone they please without including Tommy and Jimmy. Is that a nice thing? Depends on how you look at it!! It has nothing to do with them hiring Laffey. That was legal. The state pension requires to get the waiver that there had been a thourough job search and that the only person (John) is qualified for the position. It is NOT ILLEGAL until he earns MORE than 27K a year. I don't think he has earned that much since he has been on the job, so it's not illegal yet. You should watch the way you throw around the word "illegal." You might mislead some of our fans!! So now he is forgoing his pension to stay on and just collect the salary that is budgeted for city manager. it is a loss to him.

You say qualified- what qualifications would you like to see in a city manager? Is there a specific degree that a person should hold?

Back to the campaign- You state that Ms. Ferrel helped swing the North Park area, funny how she never campaigned ONCE there during the entire election. Nor did Suozzi. But, you can bring them in and feel that they helped the campaign. If you remember the electric ticket, first are the State Supreme Court Candidates, and then the County, and then the County Judges, and then ALLLLLLL the way at the end, are the City Council, and last but not least, our Legislator. Now you're stating that people that voted for Ferrel and Suozzi started all the way at the beginning and went down the line to the city council on the Dem. line, BUT THEN AT THE LAST ONE they jumped down to Denise Ford. Yea....I buy that! But then again, in the '03 election, the only way the Rep. won was because of the reassessment screw up. That is the ONLY reason. It wasnt Jimmy's good looks, or Tommy's sob story, or Mona's whatever. It wasnt the big bad gene c. party boss, it was the reassessment. But, that's politics! It's in the eyes of the beholder.

Can you say hypocrit? So let's get this right- you're saying that because of Rooney's community service and at one time he was a volunteer fireman, his qualification should be overlooked and the same for Laurie? So then shouldnt we overlook John, Kohut, Piazza? And anyone that the Dems put in. As long as they belong to a club or organization. What do qualifications have to do with it? And what does Tom Sr. being a pilot have to do with being a police officer. I think Laffey being a NYPD asst. chief has more to do than him being a pilot! And you even question if Sofiled answered to past Dem bosses. OF COURSE HE DID! How do you think he stayed on as Chief of Det. for all those years? Stop kidding yourself!!! :lol: No one is trying to embarrass Vincent or his family. It's a FACT! He murdered someone on the street! All I'm saying is, that if it wasnt for his father for being commissioner who was appointed by the Dem. regime at the time, it would have been a lot different. The same goes for Sofield. You cry patronism, and putting in friends and favoritism- the man made his father POLICE COMMISSIONER! HOW DO YOU DARE CRITICIZE ONE WHEN THEY BOTH DO IT???? And I'm not even going to comment on Hodge- you must not know him. Anyway this is getting old- lets move on to a new subject!

From the White House, to Albany, to Mineola, every new admin. brings in a whole new staff. Chief of Staff, Commissioners, etc. Like in the White House, Carl Rove, who got Bush elected, on the political side of it, goes to work in the new White House Admin. That's what usuallty happens. The team that got you elected comes with you into you new admin. whether it be the white house, the governors mansion or city hall. Why do people question this and call it patronism or favoritism? These people have the same political beliefs that you do. You know they are going to work for you. Why would you keep the people who worked against you in their politically appointed jobs? When did politics become a bad word? Anyway, whatr'e your thoughts on this?

Hope you have an enjoyable week my dear. :lol: Its been a pleasure as usual. [/quote]

[Gino's Pizza]

LOL2, Like my new handle?

I have had a wonderful week.

Do you always wear your ignorance on your sleeve? What don't you understand about property valuation? I feel like I'm talking with Glenn Spiritis. You can speak but he never listens.

You would have the many people who read this sight for information believe that the covenants on the property have no impact. You know better. Of course they do. Anyone who buys the property will be unable to develop it without the City of Long Beach approval. The concern is that with the Democrats back in power, Old Gene Cammarato will order Remo and Tepper to change the variances through the ZBA which Lenny was a member with as was former Councilman Denis Kelly.

Again, you try an blend the Waldbaums property with Mrs. Miller's property. They are very different properties with different zoning.
You are correct when you state that Mrs Miller's property between Florida and Connecticut is zoned for Commercial. If you listen to advocates such as Joe Sinnona who worked to put a Seafood Restaurant and Bar there over many of the West End Residents objections. You would have to hold your nose and believe this is like any other beach property. It is not. You know that the property needs and requires chemical remediation associated with old oil storgae tanks. It is has been suggested that there are anywhere from 4-8 tanks underground on the property. Have you ever been in a home where the house had an old oil tank that required remediation? Maybe you have? Try selling it without a nice discount
:lol:

John Laffey never put the issue on the table until he was called on it by the public. Your blatant attempt to cover up for these clowns would infer that you are very close with them.

According to eye witnesses, Ms. Ferrel was in North Park. Ms. Ferrel was also at Sutton Place the night of the Primary in Septmeber meeting with many resident of North Park that were there. As for Densie Ford, her hard work for her constituency paid off. Denise has alwyas maintained a dialogue with North Park before and during elected office.

Your jaundiced view of 2003 explains a great deal.

I stand by Rooney and both Buscemis. They all have relevant job experience that you would have the public overlook. If you think Sofield Sr. is some boot licker to Big Gene, then I know you do not know the Sofield family very well. Hell, do you even live in Long Beach?

"No one is trying to embarrass Vincent or his family". What crap!
I read one of the fliers that was circulating before the election. It is an outrage that the Democrat Party of Long Beach stooped so low to obtain public office that they would raise an issue almost 30 years old to slander Vincent and harm his sister's chance of getting re-elected.

I am aware that new administrations clean house. Save the lecture. I am only discussing do they do it intelligently. The Dems have demonstrated they do not get it.

Whether it was Crystal, Nigro, Guma
Whether it was Remo & Kelly
Whether it is Remo & Tepper,

ITS ALL THE SAME.
THE LB DEMS ROT FROM THEIR INABILITY TO SERVE THE LOCAL RESIDENTS.

SHAME ON THEM.

[CON on BEECH]

Is it true that Yanowich and Rector were working with the NEW rebublican owened zoning board to get three, two family homes built on top of the old gas station.
Is it true that the same builders had many RED republican signs on the many homes they own and rent in Long Beach.
The answer is YES.
I guess Ms. Millers property was OK to build on when Tom, Jim and Mona had the city, but now its all the falt of the dems for not building a parking lot after two months in power.

[CON ARTIST]

You are so full of shit LOL2 or CON on Beech!You sound like former Councilman Kelly always whining about something and pushing blame on others but never taking responsibility. Wasn't Mrs. Miller's property a West End Democrat Headquarters in 2003 with political signs all over it supporting the Long Beach Democrats?

[lbltjag]

This is all great stuff. It can be debated back and forth with nobody being able to credibly declare themselves right. Bottom line: the Reps have insured that their point of view must be recognized by virtue of the fact that they control both the ZBA and the Civil Service Commission. Accordingly any shenanigans that either board may be called upon to render their blessing over must be sanctioned by the Reps or it's a no-go. So, anything that passes either the ZBA or the CS Commission must have at least the tacit approval of the Reps. These are strong bargaining chips that the Dems lacked during their time in the minority. You have to tip your cap to Tom & Jimmy. They have pretty much insured that they can not just be brushed aside by the present administration by virtue of their ability to exert influence over the decision making process of these crucial boards. Want to permit the gross overdevelopment of a parcel of land in this City? You have to deal with the Reps. Want to square away one of your political cronies in an almost no-show City job? You have to deal with the Reps. You really do have to hand it to these guys. They have assured their relevance for the next two years.

While it may seem a bit early for prognostication of the next election I will say this: the Dems have been completely outclassed by the Reps. Granted the Reps choices for the last City Council race were lackluster at best. That gaffe notwithstanding, they have shown themselves to be very nimble in terms of their ability to navigate the political waters. The cross-examination that the Dems are allowing themselves to be subject to at City Council meetings is almost too painful to watch. Tepper's outbursts, while banal, are actually welcome interruptions to these inquisitions.

The Dems continue to commit misstep after misstep. The decision to hire Eaton as a consultant amounts to their waving of the white flag of submission. When your $137,000.00 a year controversial City Manager needs to bring in a retread to help him prepare the budget he is as much as saying that he is not up to the responsibilities of the position. Lenny & Co. would just be better off asking the voters of LB for a do-over. They should come clean about their failures of judgement and just start all over again. Really. I just wish they could stand back and look at their performance so far objectively. It would be comical if it weren't true. Fact of the matter is it's tragic. There is a City to be run here. The lives of tens of thousands of people are impacted by the decisions of this bunch. So far the Dems have demonstrated a woeful ineptness at running this City.

I appeal to those within the Dem Party to take the reigns of this organization and set it on a less petty path. We are , at present, a rudderless ship adrift on treacherous waters. What is needed is a steady hand to guide this City. This administration is not providing it. Upheaval is necessary. The status quo insures only a bleak future for this City. Politics be damned. The well being of this City is in the balance. Any self-respecting Dem should be embarrased by the conduct of this administration. I know I am.

[non LB res]

I would hope that decisions of the LB zoning board are made with legalities and wishes of the residents, as well as the good of the city in mind, and not based on Republicans either trying to stick it to or make a deal with the Democrats. Civil Service, who cares, but BZA shouldn't have politics mixed in. For a really small city, Long Beach is a screwed up place.

Ibitjag is correct! The Long Beach Dems are in a total mess. Led by the incompetent and chronic liar, Lenny Remo, the Dem City Council majority have deceived the people who voted for them. I'm a Dem, and I'm grossly and totally disappointed and turned-off by the amateurism, juvenile, silly, and non-productive path Remo has led his Dem colleagues. Denise Tangney is bright and intelligent, but she appears to be out-of-the loop by not being aware of the issues. It seems Remo, Laffey, and Piazza are either deliberately keeping her in the dark, or feeding Tangney mis-information. (This is fact: City Manager, John Laffey, issued a notice to all department heads, NOT to disclose City related data to ELECTED Council members without first, advising Laffey of the Council member's request. Then and only then would Laffey, himself, supply the data to the Council member. ) OUTRAGEOUS!!! DISINGENUIOUS!!! CENSORSHIP!!! Laffey, the incompetent. City Manager, and Cammarato party hack, is in an appointed position and reports to the City Council. Laffey forgets. They are elected officials. He's not. They can also fire him!

Let's forget Rob Tepper. He's a boob. Sitting at the Council meetings, he appears bored and sends the message he'd like to leave SAP. Occasionally, Tepper bursts-out remarks that are irrelevant to the issue on the table, or are silly, stupid, and not germane to the topic. Tepper is a one term Council member. (Many residents can't believe he's the offspring of the bright, sanguine, and respected Judge Roy Tepper.)

Remo and his Dems seem to be more concerned about political patronage and favors than they are about the people and their campaign promises.

For the next 2 years, the people of Long Beach are going to be sad, disappointed, frustrated, and highly-taxed victims. The City again might be near bankruptcy because of the Dems fiscal incompetence and mismanagement.

A possible solution: Tangney ought to join with Council members Tom Soffield Jr. and Jim Hennessey, to set the Long Beach compass in the proper direction, for the people, and away from the decadent, discredited, Remo/ Cammarato disease: "To hell with the people. We just need their votes to ensure our dispensing patronage and favors for more votes." For 2 months the Dems have been in office. What have they proposed for the City? What are their blueprints, plans, or visions for the City?

Tangney was elected for 4 years. What will be her legacy for the people of Long Beach?

[Westender2]

Bravo to the citizen who speaks out on this matter. Remo has been awful and Tepper a major disappointment. Many are hoping Denise will work with Tom & Jimmy to ensure Long Beach doesn't fall back on old ways.

"Remember do something nice today for somebody who is a heavy set democrat who can reward you with ...."

Now, you don't really want us to believe that this was written by Ali Simmons ! He doesn't have the pair that most men have in order to say those things about members of the Dear Dem. Party! This is the group that makes him feel important. If he ever grew a pair to do something like this, he would be black balled and then were would he go ever other Tuesday night.
So, please be honest and use either your own name or at least create your own screen name, because this was a bad idea!!!

Here's a little irony for you. You know how Tom Suozzi's mantra is "I can do it because I have done it"? Perhaps Laffey should trot out "I can't do it because I've never done it" with respect to preparing a budget.

The new CM and his Comptroller, with a combined salary of probably $225,000.00 between them, can't cobble together a budget without the help of Ed Eaton. Is anyone else offended by this? Just when you think the LB Dems can't bring anymore embarassment upon themselves, they lower the bar. I can't wait for Tuesdays Council meeting. The boys on the right are going to have a field day with this latest faux pas.

[Budget Man]

Laffey is a fraud!

Unable to construct a budget?

Hires a former City Manager to hold his hand and show him how to do execute a municipal budget?

Now the expert Laffey claims the City of Long Beach has a $2.1 million dollar budget?

Dollars to doughnuts, Cammarato instructed Polcer to adjust the budget to permit this City Council the ability to raise taxes and blame the Republican Coalition. Fast forward to 2007 and I am sure the City of Long Beach will magically have a "Surplus".

Wanna bet?

What manipulation for political purposes?

The Dems are incompetent!

I worked with Bobby P. at the county level, he did run his computer consulting bus. from his county office. How about all you LBDems show up at the dinner wearing Spitxer for Gov buttons, Polcer would die, since he has no personality how could we tell....

[Guest 23.5]

Rumors are that New York State Democrats are prepared to sit out the Long Beach Democratic Dinner Dance to demonstrate their complete dissatisfaction with the Suozzi controlled Cammarato / Polcer Long Beach Democrat Clubhouse. Polcer is already whining to people about the difficulty to sell tickets. Bob Carroll is said to be bitching about Elovich's solid support for Spitzer.

Republicans in Albany; say Laffey has a close friend who just happens to be the head of the Retirement Systerm, he will try to block every request Tommy & Jimmy make. This is still a hot potato for Laffey, he will not be CM this time next year.
Kohut is telling everything to Harvey. Dennis Kelly is roaming around City Hall.... One has to ask why ?

[Guest 085]

Kelly is so out of favor with the LB Democratic Organization , he has permanent frostbite. The thinking is Kelly is roaming the hallways of City Hall to send intelligence and information back to the Suozzi Administration. Suozzi owns Kelly ever since he placed Kelly on the Environmental Commission. Kelly figures if he can gain influence with the County Democratic Organization, Kelly will not need the Long Beach Dems. Rumors still remain that Kelly will primary Weisenberg September 2006 and is being funded by Suozzi people.

[guest 101A]

This stuff is so cool.. How do you guys think this stuff up?

[counter]

TOP 5 Most Frequent Long Beach Posters on Report

1) Mark Jackson
2) Mona Goodman
3) Matt Dwyer
4) Al Symons
5) Runnie Myles

[finding remo]

lenny posts too.

TOP 5 biggest idiots in Long Beach:

Lenny" Liar" Remo
John Laffey
Rob" Im Not My Daddy" Tepper
Steve"Whatever You Say Gene" Polser
Steve"I Am Important"Kohut

Maybe I should have made it the top 10 or 20 idiots in Lb because you can just go on and on like the energizer bunny. :lol: :lol: :lol:

Why doesn't Suozzi and all you Harveyhaters back off! Harvey has done and continues to do so much good. He is truly admired and loved for his caring nature. He's not a back stabber like the rest of you suozzilovers. He takes care of the people who need help the most. He does so much for the disabled and for autisim. BACK OFF.

Maybe I should have made it the top 10 or 20 idiots in Lb because you can just go on and on like the energizer bunny. Laughing Laughing Laughing

I think we should all see who the top 20 or 30 clowns are.

[posterwatcher]

Most Popular Posts for the time being

1) Blablablablabla Laffey is bad -- signed somebody related to Tommy Sofield

2) Blablablablablabla Lenny Remo is a Liar, Rob Tepper isn't smart and good like his dad - signed a republican robot

3) Blablablablablabla Denise Tagney is a scholar and should team up with Hennessy & Sofield - signed somebody from the West End

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Funny how the people post the same crap over and over.

[So Silly]

TOP 5 biggest idiots in Long Beach:

Lenny" Liar" Remo
John Laffey
Rob" Im Not My Daddy" Tepper
Steve"Whatever You Say Gene" Polser
Steve"I Am Important"Kohut

Maybe I should have made it the top 10 or 20 idiots in Lb because you can just go on and on like the energizer bunny. :lol: :lol: :lol:

Let's continue the list!

Jimmy "Wannabe Big Gene C." Moriarity
Garrett "Can't drink at my new job and if I call someone the "N" word here I'll get fired!" Rooney
Jim "Can't believe Im not Council President" Hennessey
Tommy "Can't make my dad City Manager now" Sofield
Laurie "I actually have to work" Buschemi
Valerie "I'm not as good as my dad" Buschemi
Vincent "I'm innocent" Buschemi
Frank "Not so sharp" Sharp
Mona "Can't believe I lost" Goodman
Glen "Hitler" Spiritis
Big Tom "This goofy grin is permanent" Sofield
James "Wannabe Reverend" Hodge
Charles "I don't know what day it is" Theofan
Brian "Can't sell drugs out of the Tiki Bar that easy anymore" Braddish
Tony "Won't be able to get free electric on the boardwalk" Gatch
Dennis "Can't believe I endorsed these guys" Kelly
Mark "All-American" Jackson
Doug "I want to be a writer" Miller
Sid "I'd like to be a writer too" Cassese
Michael "Someone please read my letters" Mulhall
Frank "I wanna be someone PLEASE" McQUade

Look, I gave you 22! You're right! If you really put your mind to it, there are a lot of them!!! :lol: :lol: :lol:

[laughingoutloud2]

LOL2, Like my new handle?

I have had a wonderful week.

Do you always wear your ignorance on your sleeve? What don't you understand about property valuation? I feel like I'm talking with Glenn Spiritis. You can speak but he never listens.

You would have the many people who read this sight for information believe that the covenants on the property have no impact. You know better. Of course they do. Anyone who buys the property will be unable to develop it without the City of Long Beach approval. The concern is that with the Democrats back in power, Old Gene Cammarato will order Remo and Tepper to change the variances through the ZBA which Lenny was a member with as was former Councilman Denis Kelly.

Again, you try an blend the Waldbaums property with Mrs. Miller's property. They are very different properties with different zoning.
You are correct when you state that Mrs Miller's property between Florida and Connecticut is zoned for Commercial. If you listen to advocates such as Joe Sinnona who worked to put a Seafood Restaurant and Bar there over many of the West End Residents objections. You would have to hold your nose and believe this is like any other beach property. It is not. You know that the property needs and requires chemical remediation associated with old oil storgae tanks. It is has been suggested that there are anywhere from 4-8 tanks underground on the property. Have you ever been in a home where the house had an old oil tank that required remediation? Maybe you have? Try selling it without a nice discount
:lol:

John Laffey never put the issue on the table until he was called on it by the public. Your blatant attempt to cover up for these clowns would infer that you are very close with them.

According to eye witnesses, Ms. Ferrel was in North Park. Ms. Ferrel was also at Sutton Place the night of the Primary in Septmeber meeting with many resident of North Park that were there. As for Densie Ford, her hard work for her constituency paid off. Denise has alwyas maintained a dialogue with North Park before and during elected office.

Your jaundiced view of 2003 explains a great deal.

I stand by Rooney and both Buscemis. They all have relevant job experience that you would have the public overlook. If you think Sofield Sr. is some boot licker to Big Gene, then I know you do not know the Sofield family very well. Hell, do you even live in Long Beach?

"No one is trying to embarrass Vincent or his family". What crap!
I read one of the fliers that was circulating before the election. It is an outrage that the Democrat Party of Long Beach stooped so low to obtain public office that they would raise an issue almost 30 years old to slander Vincent and harm his sister's chance of getting re-elected.

I am aware that new administrations clean house. Save the lecture. I am only discussing do they do it intelligently. The Dems have demonstrated they do not get it.

Whether it was Crystal, Nigro, Guma
Whether it was Remo & Kelly
Whether it is Remo & Tepper,

ITS ALL THE SAME.
THE LB DEMS ROT FROM THEIR INABILITY TO SERVE THE LOCAL RESIDENTS.

SHAME ON THEM.

I do like your new handle! Very nice!

Your ignorance on LB politics goes to tell me that you must be a leader in the local republican party!

"The Dems don't care about the local residents?" Didn't we just WIN an election! There you go- speaking on behalf of the people AGAIN! What did I tell you about that???

You MUST be a Republican club official, or someone who ran and didnt make it, because your so-called flyer about the Buschemis was not lit-dropped or distributed throughout the community. It was only mailed to elected officials on BOTH sides and club officials on BOTH sides of the aisle. The only people who ever saw this so-called letter, were these people. My personal belief- it was sent out by your republicans because they KNEW they were going to lose the election and needed to keep the West End vote. But, it didn't work!

You keep referring to Rooney and Laurie's job experience. Garrett was a volunteer fire fighter and a broker. What other experience do you see? Is there something that you know that you arent telling us? Im not saying he COULDNT do the job, but it was quite obvious that he couldnt. Then you state that John isnt qualified. But, John has more manicipal government experience than Garrett has, but he is LESS qualified- you contradict yourself A LOT.

"It is an outrage that the Democrat Party of Long Beach stooped so low to obtain public office that they would raise an issue almost 30 years old to slander Vincent and harm his sister's chance of getting re-elected. " SHE WOULD HAD TO HAVE WON THE ELECTION TO GET RE-ELECTED!

Anyway...moving on....so now you're all going to cry that John hired Eaton as a consultant from now until june for 10K. Waa waaa waaa....Lets see...Spiritis was making 150K when he was hired- he lasted 8 months, they paid him 62K to leave. Charles was making 140K which John is making now and you guys paid him 30K to leave. So, you re going to cry over 10K they are going to give a man who has 22 years experience doing, not just any city budget, but THIS city's budget?

Until next time my dear....as usual its been a pleasure. At least we have good conversation when we post things on here. Everyone else is BORING!!! And most of it all rumors! :lol:

To: LOL2
Re: Your response to Gino of Long Beach

Readers of your stuff would welcome that you:

1) Respond directly to questions or comments. Do NOT interject immaterial or irrelevant data in your responses.
2) Know your material. If you don't know your subject matter, please withhold commentaries until you do.
3) Be ACCURATE. Being accurate also means being HONEST and TRUTHFUL in your comments.
4) Tell the WHOLE story. Deliberate omissions are the equivalent of deliberate lying which you don't want your readers to assume you're doing. Reminder! We're in the age of "information". It's very easy for people to learn whether one speaks truth or not. And you don't want to be discredited.
5) Positively do your HOMEWORK before making, writing, or mouthing any responses. You'll enhance your standing among your readers and listeners that you truly know the subject matter about which you're trying to communicate.

[Gino's Pizza]

LOL2 is Lenny Remo.

"my dear" is a condescending term used often by Remo.

Hey Lenny, if you cannot stand the heat, get out of the kitchen.

John Laffey has plenty of service, all in Law Enforcement, not in Municipal Management. Experience? Cannot put together a simple budget?

[LB DEM]

Same crap. Everyone is running to Polcer who calls Cammarato who takes his orders from Suozzi.


GET A LIFE ALREADY!!!!!

[LB DEM]

LOL2, Like my new handle?

I have had a wonderful week.

Do you always wear your ignorance on your sleeve? What don't you understand about property valuation? I feel like I'm talking with Glenn Spiritis. You can speak but he never listens.

You would have the many people who read this sight for information believe that the covenants on the property have no impact. You know better. Of course they do. Anyone who buys the property will be unable to develop it without the City of Long Beach approval. The concern is that with the Democrats back in power, Old Gene Cammarato will order Remo and Tepper to change the variances through the ZBA which Lenny was a member with as was former Councilman Denis Kelly.

Again, you try an blend the Waldbaums property with Mrs. Miller's property. They are very different properties with different zoning.
You are correct when you state that Mrs Miller's property between Florida and Connecticut is zoned for Commercial. If you listen to advocates such as Joe Sinnona who worked to put a Seafood Restaurant and Bar there over many of the West End Residents objections. You would have to hold your nose and believe this is like any other beach property. It is not. You know that the property needs and requires chemical remediation associated with old oil storgae tanks. It is has been suggested that there are anywhere from 4-8 tanks underground on the property. Have you ever been in a home where the house had an old oil tank that required remediation? Maybe you have? Try selling it without a nice discount
:lol:

John Laffey never put the issue on the table until he was called on it by the public. Your blatant attempt to cover up for these clowns would infer that you are very close with them.

According to eye witnesses, Ms. Ferrel was in North Park. Ms. Ferrel was also at Sutton Place the night of the Primary in Septmeber meeting with many resident of North Park that were there. As for Densie Ford, her hard work for her constituency paid off. Denise has alwyas maintained a dialogue with North Park before and during elected office.

Your jaundiced view of 2003 explains a great deal.

I stand by Rooney and both Buscemis. They all have relevant job experience that you would have the public overlook. If you think Sofield Sr. is some boot licker to Big Gene, then I know you do not know the Sofield family very well. Hell, do you even live in Long Beach?

"No one is trying to embarrass Vincent or his family". What crap!
I read one of the fliers that was circulating before the election. It is an outrage that the Democrat Party of Long Beach stooped so low to obtain public office that they would raise an issue almost 30 years old to slander Vincent and harm his sister's chance of getting re-elected.

I am aware that new administrations clean house. Save the lecture. I am only discussing do they do it intelligently. The Dems have demonstrated they do not get it.

Whether it was Crystal, Nigro, Guma
Whether it was Remo & Kelly
Whether it is Remo & Tepper,

ITS ALL THE SAME.
THE LB DEMS ROT FROM THEIR INABILITY TO SERVE THE LOCAL RESIDENTS.

SHAME ON THEM.

I do like your new handle! Very nice!

Your ignorance on LB politics goes to tell me that you must be a leader in the local republican party!

"The Dems don't care about the local residents?" Didn't we just WIN an election! There you go- speaking on behalf of the people AGAIN! What did I tell you about that???

You MUST be a Republican club official, or someone who ran and didnt make it, because your so-called flyer about the Buschemis was not lit-dropped or distributed throughout the community. It was only mailed to elected officials on BOTH sides and club officials on BOTH sides of the aisle. The only people who ever saw this so-called letter, were these people. My personal belief- it was sent out by your republicans because they KNEW they were going to lose the election and needed to keep the West End vote. But, it didn't work!

You keep referring to Rooney and Laurie's job experience. Garrett was a volunteer fire fighter and a broker. What other experience do you see? Is there something that you know that you arent telling us? Im not saying he COULDNT do the job, but it was quite obvious that he couldnt. Then you state that John isnt qualified. But, John has more manicipal government experience than Garrett has, but he is LESS qualified- you contradict yourself A LOT.

"It is an outrage that the Democrat Party of Long Beach stooped so low to obtain public office that they would raise an issue almost 30 years old to slander Vincent and harm his sister's chance of getting re-elected. " SHE WOULD HAD TO HAVE WON THE ELECTION TO GET RE-ELECTED!

Anyway...moving on....so now you're all going to cry that John hired Eaton as a consultant from now until june for 10K. Waa waaa waaa....Lets see...Spiritis was making 150K when he was hired- he lasted 8 months, they paid him 62K to leave. Charles was making 140K which John is making now and you guys paid him 30K to leave. So, you re going to cry over 10K they are going to give a man who has 22 years experience doing, not just any city budget, but THIS city's budget?

Until next time my dear....as usual its been a pleasure. At least we have good conversation when we post things on here. Everyone else is BORING!!! And most of it all rumors! :lol:

YOU DON'T HAVE TO HAVE ANY JOB AND/OR COLLEGE EXPERIENCE IF YOU'RE A REPUBLICAN IN THIS TOWN TO DO A GOOD JOB (ex Zamboni's proprietor is now Commissioner of LB Recreation Department........NO EXPERIENCE WHATSOEVER....NO COLLEGE DEGREE TO FILL THE POSITION) so keep on laughing...you obviously don't know what you're talking about!!!!!!!!!!

[LB DEM]

So they promoted Remos girlfriend. Who got demoted, I guess she got the job because the previous person wasn't doing the job but just collecting the money another politcal favor i'm sure or was it because she switched polical parties. Payback is a bitch..

Well everyone knows that she got demoted playing both sides of the political coin and cause she was in way too deep, she didn't know shit about her new department and had to rely on her subordinates just to get by, and Remo's girlfriend supposedly only got the job because the other person turned it down. Payback is a bitch, cause from what I hear, Remo's girlfriend doesn't know her ass from her elbow in her new position and will sink come audit time.

She isn't the only one! Take a GOOD look around our city. See who was given jobs and who was rejected....see who received jobs and pay raises without PASSING civil service tests! It's tit for tat in this town.....I always said this town was like PEYTON PLACE!!!!!!!!

[Sick of It again]

I met this girl recently she is so full of herself a real know it all but knows nothing. She got her job kissing up to Remo, please get off your knees already its pathetic how most people get their jobs in LB. Peyton Place that is too nice LB is a political whorehouse...

[sBoycott the Dem Dinner. Show them who is running the Dem party, not Polcer or Kohut.
New face at Kohuts house Maryellyn Feiler
Why the construction on the 5th Fl. ?ize=18][/size]

First, What is boycotting the Dem. dinner going to accomplish?

Second, whether that girl is remo's girlfriend or whore, or whether she got her job on her knees, her back, or a desk, it does not change anything. She has the job and that is that, get over it.

Third, even if half of the people in city hall working didn't take a test, does that mean they don't know their job? Who put them there? Why?

Everybody knows that you have to KNOW somebody to get a job in Long Beach. What are any of you going to do to change an entire City?

What is anybody going to do about Long Beach? Long Beach is the same way it has always been. This is the status quo people.

[Sick of it Again]

I guess your right crying over spilled milk is not worth it, look at Monica Lewinsky, she got her knees and took care of the president and now look book deals, consutling contracts, this is what America is made of... I guess we should be seeing a novel coming from her in the near future. lol....Your right we should boycott the Dems party, maybe that will send a message... but I doubt it.

[guest lb]

:D thank god! at least it's a goodlooking face!

[maryellyn feiler]

[sBoycott the Dem Dinner. Show them who is running the Dem party, not Polcer or Kohut.
New face at Kohuts house Maryellyn Feiler
Why the construction on the 5th Fl. ?ize=18][/size]

Why don't you say who you are obviously you know me or you wouldn't care what I do with my time. Most of you people are cowards for writing however never signing your names. You are pathetic. Signed Maryellyn Feiler

the prev poster wasnt talking about you. they said pretty.

LAST NIGHT THE NEW CITY COUNCIL AND THE IDIOT LAFFEY HIRED MICHAEL ROBINSON TO HEAD THE TRANSPORTATION FOR THE CITY OF LB. WHEN LAFFEY WAS ASKED BY THE COALITION WHAT ROBINSONS EXPERIENCE WAS IN TRANSPORTATION LAFFEY SAID THAT HE DIDNT HAVE ANY. SHOCKER!!!! BUT LAFFEY DID SAY THAT ROBINSON WAS AN AUXILLARY POLICE OFFICER, I GUESS THAT VOLUNTEER POSITION WOULD GIVE HIM ALL THE EXPERIENCE THAT HE WOULD NEED TO RUN THE CITY OF LB TRANSPORTATION.
WHAT HE DIDNT SAY WAS THE REASON MR ROBINSON IS NO LONGER AN AUXILLARY IS BECAUSE HE HAD A SEXUAL HARASSMENT ISSUE. HUH. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK BOYS AND GIRLS. WE WILL BE WAITING FOR THE NEXT GREAT IDEA.

[city employee]

Congrats Mike and good luck............

[LBREPUB]

I'm usually with sofield, but I have to disagree with his disparagging remarks concerning Michael Robinson. I have seen Michael around during the campaign and spoken with him on multiple occassions. Mike is a very personable and hard-working gentleman. I have total confidence that he will do a fine job for the city. His college degree is a qualification unmet by many hirees of my party 2 years ago. Tommy may have been mad that they didn't hire another Buscemi.

Since when does being a nice guy who can hold a conversation a good reason to give them a job for which they are not qualified? I think Steve Polcer is a nice guy, not much of a conversationalist, so I should make him Comptroller? Some of you don't even have a clue! Thats part of the problem with long beach now. Citizens, these are your tax dollars going to waste. You voted that way, so I guess its your problem when they raise taxes to fix all the mistakes by these pleasant, yet unexperienced people they keep hiring. Keep up the good work!

[sick of it again]

Guess Lenny's girl and Mike Robinson should get along fine, she is always looking to advance under the table... A fine match made in City Hall... Should be very interesting once they hit it off. Come on girl we are waiting for the Novel to come out.

[Roomah]

Lenny just doesn't understand the rules that govern the City Council. Remo's inexperience is costing the Democrats big time. Sofield all alone outclassed Remo & Tepper by a large margin. People were discussing how they might have made a mistake last November thinking the Democrats were prepared to run the City of Long Beach. People are down on the new Long Beach Democrats. Tagney is a classy lady, but how much can she tolerate being embarrassed by Remo & Tepper?

[Slow Train]

Rumor has Tepper being forced down by Suozzi people?
Will Tepper respond by backing Spitzer?

[Westender2]

Lenny just doesn't understand the rules that govern the City Council. Remo's inexperience is costing the Democrats big time. Sofield all alone outclassed Remo & Tepper by a large margin. People were discussing how they might have made a mistake last November thinking the Democrats were prepared to run the City of Long Beach. People are down on the new Long Beach Democrats. Tagney is a classy lady, but how much can she tolerate being embarrassed by Remo & Tepper?

How long will everyone keep creating excusses for Tagney. She is part of this disgrace and she is doing nothing to try and stop it. So no pitty from me, she is either going to be part of the solution or she is part of the problem ! Right now it is clear to all what roll she is playing... So why don't you just call an ace an ace and stop acting like she is an innocent bystander, because she is not and truly she has no business up there at all !!!She is in over her head ..

[LB Surfer]

LONG BEACH, NY—In a press conference on the steps of the City Hall Wednesday, Long Beach Democrats led by City Council President Leonard Remo announced that, despite the scandals and numerous gaffes plaguing the Suozzi Long Beach Democratic Clubhouse and widespread calls for change in Long Beach, their party will remain true to its hopeless direction.

"We are entirely capable of bungling this opportunity to regain control of the City of Long Beach for Tom Suozzi and the trust of the Long Beach people," Party Leader Steve Polcer (D-LB) said to scattered applause. "It will take some doing, but we're in this for the long and pointless haul."

Former City Councilman Denis Kelly reaffirmed the Long Beach Democratic Party’s promise to remain marginalized.
"We can lose this," Kelly added. "All it takes is a little lack of backbone."

Despite plummeting poll numbers for the Suozzi / Cammarato Long Beach Democrats and the upcoming Gubernatorial election in which a desperate Tom Suozzi is contending for politcal control, Democrats pledged to maintain their party's sheepish resignation.

"In times like these, when the Long Beach public is palpably dismayed with the political status quo, it is crucial that Democrats remain unfocused and defer to the smaller, smarter, and better-equipped Republican minority," stated City Councilman Rob Tepper (D-LB) said. "If we play our cards right, we will be intimidated to the point of total paralysis."

According to Governor Suozzi (D-Nassau), Democrats are not willing to sacrifice their core values—indecision, incoherence, and disorganization—for the sake of short-term electoral gain.

"Don't lose faithlessness, Democrats," Suozzi said. "The next election is ours to lose. To those who say we can't, I say: Remember Michael Zapson. Remember Al Gore. Remember John Kerry."

Suozzi said that, even if the Long Beach Democrats he is seeking to control were to regain the upper hand in the Democratic Primary, they would still need to agree on a platform and chart a credible legislative agenda—an obstacle he called "insurmountable."

"Medicare Reform, the A.C.E.'s proposed Strom Reduction Project, inability to pass simple legislation, manage County finances, —we're not even close to a consensus within our own ranks," Suozzi said. "And even if we were, we wouldn't know how to implement that consensus" said the traveling County Executive who's carelessness almost cost the County Democrats the Majority.

Democratic Party faithful cheer on their leaders’ resolutely defeatist agenda. "Some rising stars with leadership potential like Mike Robinson have emerged, but don't worry: We've still got some infight left in us," former Long Beach Democratic Chairman Gene Cammarato said. "Over the last three or four years, we've found a reliably losing formula, and we're sticking with it."

Cammarato, who was apologizing to the owner of the Long Beach Taxi Business for the lousy performance of his elected Democrats reminded Democratic candidates to "stay on our unclear message, maintain a defensive, reactive posture, and keep an elitist distance from voters."

City Council President Leonard Remo said that, if properly disseminated, the message of hopelessness could be the Democrats' most effective in more than a decade.

"For the first time in a long time, we're really connecting with the Long Beach people, who are also feeling hopeless," Remo said. "If we can harness that for Governor Suozzi and run on it in '06, I believe Suozzi can finish a distant second, maybe even third."

TOP 5 biggest idiots in Long Beach:

Lenny" Liar" Remo
John Laffey
Rob" Im Not My Daddy" Tepper
Steve"Whatever You Say Gene" Polser
Steve"I Am Important"Kohut

Maybe I should have made it the top 10 or 20 idiots in Lb because you can just go on and on like the energizer bunny. :lol: :lol: :lol:

Let's continue the list!

Jimmy "Wannabe Big Gene C." Moriarity
Garrett "Can't drink at my new job and if I call someone the "N" word here I'll get fired!" Rooney
Jim "Can't believe Im not Council President" Hennessey
Tommy "Can't make my dad City Manager now" Sofield
Laurie "I actually have to work" Buschemi
Valerie "I'm not as good as my dad" Buschemi
Vincent "I'm innocent" Buschemi
Frank "Not so sharp" Sharp
Mona "Can't believe I lost" Goodman
Glen "Hitler" Spiritis
Big Tom "This goofy grin is permanent" Sofield
James "Wannabe Reverend" Hodge
Charles "I don't know what day it is" Theofan
Brian "Can't sell drugs out of the Tiki Bar that easy anymore" Braddish
Tony "Won't be able to get free electric on the boardwalk" Gatch
Dennis "Can't believe I endorsed these guys" Kelly
Mark "All-American" Jackson
Doug "I want to be a writer" Miller
Sid "I'd like to be a writer too" Cassese
Michael "Someone please read my letters" Mulhall
Frank "I wanna be someone PLEASE" McQUade

Look, I gave you 22! You're right! If you really put your mind to it, there are a lot of them!!! :lol: :lol: :lol:

WOW :lol:

[East End Dem]

LONG BEACH, NY—In a press conference on the steps of the City Hall Wednesday, Long Beach Democrats led by City Council President Leonard Remo announced that, despite the scandals and numerous gaffes plaguing the Suozzi Long Beach Democratic Clubhouse and widespread calls for change in Long Beach, their party will remain true to its hopeless direction.

"We are entirely capable of bungling this opportunity to regain control of the City of Long Beach for Tom Suozzi and the trust of the Long Beach people," Party Leader Steve Polcer (D-LB) said to scattered applause. "It will take some doing, but we're in this for the long and pointless haul."

Former City Councilman Denis Kelly reaffirmed the Long Beach Democratic Party’s promise to remain marginalized.
"We can lose this," Kelly added. "All it takes is a little lack of backbone."

Despite plummeting poll numbers for the Suozzi / Cammarato Long Beach Democrats and the upcoming Gubernatorial election in which a desperate Tom Suozzi is contending for politcal control, Democrats pledged to maintain their party's sheepish resignation.

"In times like these, when the Long Beach public is palpably dismayed with the political status quo, it is crucial that Democrats remain unfocused and defer to the smaller, smarter, and better-equipped Republican minority," stated City Councilman Rob Tepper (D-LB) said. "If we play our cards right, we will be intimidated to the point of total paralysis."

According to Governor Suozzi (D-Nassau), Democrats are not willing to sacrifice their core values—indecision, incoherence, and disorganization—for the sake of short-term electoral gain.

"Don't lose faithlessness, Democrats," Suozzi said. "The next election is ours to lose. To those who say we can't, I say: Remember Michael Zapson. Remember Al Gore. Remember John Kerry."

Suozzi said that, even if the Long Beach Democrats he is seeking to control were to regain the upper hand in the Democratic Primary, they would still need to agree on a platform and chart a credible legislative agenda—an obstacle he called "insurmountable."

"Medicare Reform, the A.C.E.'s proposed Strom Reduction Project, inability to pass simple legislation, manage County finances, —we're not even close to a consensus within our own ranks," Suozzi said. "And even if we were, we wouldn't know how to implement that consensus" said the traveling County Executive who's carelessness almost cost the County Democrats the Majority.

Democratic Party faithful cheer on their leaders’ resolutely defeatist agenda. "Some rising stars with leadership potential like Mike Robinson have emerged, but don't worry: We've still got some infight left in us," former Long Beach Democratic Chairman Gene Cammarato said. "Over the last three or four years, we've found a reliably losing formula, and we're sticking with it."

Cammarato, who was apologizing to the owner of the Long Beach Taxi Business for the lousy performance of his elected Democrats reminded Democratic candidates to "stay on our unclear message, maintain a defensive, reactive posture, and keep an elitist distance from voters."

City Council President Leonard Remo said that, if properly disseminated, the message of hopelessness could be the Democrats' most effective in more than a decade.

"For the first time in a long time, we're really connecting with the Long Beach people, who are also feeling hopeless," Remo said. "If we can harness that for Governor Suozzi and run on it in '06, I believe Suozzi can finish a distant second, maybe even third."

This was absolutely hilarious! Hahahahhahahahahahhahhahahah

Lenny just doesn't understand the rules that govern the City Council. Remo's inexperience is costing the Democrats big time. Sofield all alone outclassed Remo & Tepper by a large margin. People were discussing how they might have made a mistake last November thinking the Democrats were prepared to run the City of Long Beach. People are down on the new Long Beach Democrats. Tagney is a classy lady, but how much can she tolerate being embarrassed by Remo & Tepper?

How long will everyone keep creating excusses for Tagney. She is part of this disgrace and she is doing nothing to try and stop it. So no pitty from me, she is either going to be part of the solution or she is part of the problem ! Right now it is clear to all what roll she is playing... So why don't you just call an ace an ace and stop acting like she is an innocent bystander, because she is not and truly she has no business up there at all !!!She is in over her head ..

Is Kelly (Westender 2) criticizing Tagney behind her back?

[Hahahahahahahahaha]

LONG BEACH, NY—In a press conference on the steps of the City Hall Wednesday, Long Beach Democrats led by City Council President Leonard Remo announced that, despite the scandals and numerous gaffes plaguing the Suozzi Long Beach Democratic Clubhouse and widespread calls for change in Long Beach, their party will remain true to its hopeless direction.

"We are entirely capable of bungling this opportunity to regain control of the City of Long Beach for Tom Suozzi and the trust of the Long Beach people," Party Leader Steve Polcer (D-LB) said to scattered applause. "It will take some doing, but we're in this for the long and pointless haul."

Former City Councilman Denis Kelly reaffirmed the Long Beach Democratic Party’s promise to remain marginalized.
"We can lose this," Kelly added. "All it takes is a little lack of backbone."

Despite plummeting poll numbers for the Suozzi / Cammarato Long Beach Democrats and the upcoming Gubernatorial election in which a desperate Tom Suozzi is contending for politcal control, Democrats pledged to maintain their party's sheepish resignation.

"In times like these, when the Long Beach public is palpably dismayed with the political status quo, it is crucial that Democrats remain unfocused and defer to the smaller, smarter, and better-equipped Republican minority," stated City Councilman Rob Tepper (D-LB) said. "If we play our cards right, we will be intimidated to the point of total paralysis."

According to Governor Suozzi (D-Nassau), Democrats are not willing to sacrifice their core values—indecision, incoherence, and disorganization—for the sake of short-term electoral gain.

"Don't lose faithlessness, Democrats," Suozzi said. "The next election is ours to lose. To those who say we can't, I say: Remember Michael Zapson. Remember Al Gore. Remember John Kerry."

Suozzi said that, even if the Long Beach Democrats he is seeking to control were to regain the upper hand in the Democratic Primary, they would still need to agree on a platform and chart a credible legislative agenda—an obstacle he called "insurmountable."

"Medicare Reform, the A.C.E.'s proposed Strom Reduction Project, inability to pass simple legislation, manage County finances, —we're not even close to a consensus within our own ranks," Suozzi said. "And even if we were, we wouldn't know how to implement that consensus" said the traveling County Executive who's carelessness almost cost the County Democrats the Majority.

Democratic Party faithful cheer on their leaders’ resolutely defeatist agenda. "Some rising stars with leadership potential like Mike Robinson have emerged, but don't worry: We've still got some infight left in us," former Long Beach Democratic Chairman Gene Cammarato said. "Over the last three or four years, we've found a reliably losing formula, and we're sticking with it."

Cammarato, who was apologizing to the owner of the Long Beach Taxi Business for the lousy performance of his elected Democrats reminded Democratic candidates to "stay on our unclear message, maintain a defensive, reactive posture, and keep an elitist distance from voters."

City Council President Leonard Remo said that, if properly disseminated, the message of hopelessness could be the Democrats' most effective in more than a decade.

"For the first time in a long time, we're really connecting with the Long Beach people, who are also feeling hopeless," Remo said. "If we can harness that for Governor Suozzi and run on it in '06, I believe Suozzi can finish a distant second, maybe even third."

This was absolutely hilarious! Hahahahhahahahahahhahhahahah!

[StopWithTheFakeNames]

"Tagney is a classy lady, but how much can she tolerate being embarrassed by Remo & Tepper?" - 3/8 10:40PM

"Tangney ought to join with Council members Tom Soffield Jr. and Jim Hennessey...Tangney was elected for 4 years. What will be her legacy for the people of Long Beach?" - 3/2 6:18AM

"My husband and I made a real mistake supporting these people. I would still vote for Mrs. Tagney. I would not vote for Tepper or Remo" 2/14 9:28PM

"Remo really got re-elected because of the widespread support first and foremost for a classy lady, Denise Tagney...Remo and Tepper road the combined coat-tails of Tageny and the popularity of Tom Suozzi" - 2/13 3:15PM

Your IP ADDRESS shows that you have posted each of the four aforementioned statements (among others throughout the board)... How many times must you reiterate the same horsesht to try and make it seem like there are other people that agree with you?

The woman is border line retarded and she got beaten by REMO in the election anyway!!!!

[FraudulentCityCouncil]

When does Laffey quit and we hand the job to Bob Piazza?

[GUest134]

When does Laffey quit and we hand the job to Bob Piazza?

Right after Sofield stops trying to be his father and Hennessy says something intelligent... in other words, never.

[sarolynbamble]

Remo's gal pal.

Runny and Joanne are the only ones that call her this... they made up the rumor and are doing their best to spread info.

Wow this thread has gone cold. A couple of possible explanations:

1) The City has somehow blocked access to this site on all of its computers and thus rendered most of the poster's to this thread unable to post while at work.

2) Someone in City government got tired of all the $hit that was being slung and clamped down.

3) The poster's finally came to the realization that nothing on this site is actually credible and that the nonsense posted here isn't going to shame anyone into doing anything other than what they were going to do anyway. Fools.

The Democrat offspring of Gene Cammarato who now control Long Beach City Hall have, indeed, inherited directly a collection of chromosome genes (no pun intended) from their immediate progenitor.

One of Cammarato's undemocratic and Nazi like acts is CENSORSHIP! Cammarato always controlled communications. The people of Long Beach, according to Cammarato, are to know nothing, neither should the Cammarato controlled City Council, nor should the Cammarato controlled City Hall personnel.

Since taking office,the current elected Democrat gate-keepers of City Hall have committed a torrent of stupid, juvenile, and incompetent deeds, that have embarrassed and shamed themselves as well as the people of Long Beach, as they shouted to every voter, "Look how stupid and dumb we are. We truly did not deserve your vote. We don't what we're doing. We shouldn't be here."

To invoke the Cammarato doctrine of CENSORSHIP, and to black-out City Hall communications and news, the gate-keepers of City Hall have tried to muzzle their personnel from their Constitutional right of freedom of expression protected by the First Amendment.

We hope the CSEA officials will protest this outrageous invasion of their members' civil rights. They must also inform the people of this dastardly and un-American act NOW!

[Cold Thread]

Cold thread?

Almost 14,000 hits.

This has to be some sort of record by even Long Island Politics standards.

I agree with the citizen blogger who described Big Gene Cammarato.

[Maryellyn]

City employees should not be using their work time on this site let us not forget you are at WORK try doing some WORK on City time. What the City should do now is trace the computers to the employees who are on City time using this site and any other web site and bring them up on charges. It may even be grounds for immediate dismissal. How could you possibly be upset that this site is blocked from City computers when you should not be on this site during your work day. This is something we should all think about.

[IPTracker]

Mona, those are some good points... not.

The Fire Department...oh forget it. Nobody's interested anyway.

The gang at Kohuts house, the Samuels, Pearlie Wilson, Mike Robinson, Crystal, Eileen Kelly (didn't her husband stab us Democrats in the back already) Lee walks around with a puss on. Pressure is being used here in City Hall to BUY tickets to Dem. Dinner Sunday. This is being reported to the US Attorney and Dept of Labor & CSEA. Polcer will not speak at Dem Dinner, Kohut will, Harvey will have nice things to say about Spitzer. Making Polcer look like a jerk in front of Suozzi. Why is it everytime one of us goes upstairs to see Keira she is never there. She is in Cor.Council talking with Corey. Why is he so nervous ? Fixing tickets for a local real estate broker could be the answer Why does Bobby P. take off on Fridays ? Job in Glen Cove maybe. He has already had a weeks vacation. Remember BOYCOTT the dinner if not wear your Spitzer button.............Until next time....[/b]

[Time are changing]

After watching all that has unfolded in front of my eyes. We the citizens voted in the Democrats hoping for a change and new ideas, the Baby boomer generation, cammaraato, and mentality is old and times have changed u now have the new generation of young ideas and movement for the better of Long Beach. The democrats have to forget how LB use to be, stop living in the past things have changed, people will not go to the democratic dinner just because they have to, they won't, people will not do as they are told, they know there rights, promises and patronage by the democrats are old, people know all about it, and yes the people are fighting it, again old menatlity.

Regardless, at the end of the day we all should be fighting for the same cause, LONG BEACH... The town is getting old, we need sewers, sewer lines, what about that black crap that comes out of my pipes a few times a year, the roads are falling apart, the playgrounds are getting decrepid, the boardwalk is falling apart, what about all this, we need to fix all this, forget about the politics and patronage, we have it everywhere its in all offices, who is sleeping with who, who doesn't work, there will always the same characters Bobbie, no show job, Kiera trying to move up the ranks, that is all irrelevant.. the bottomline lets worry about Long Beach and press dems and republicans to do the right thing!

[Time are changing]

After watching all that has unfolded in front of my eyes. We the citizens voted in the Democrats hoping for a change and new ideas, the Baby boomer generation, cammaraato, and mentality is old and times have changed u now have the new generation of young ideas and movement for the better of Long Beach. The democrats have to forget how LB use to be, stop living in the past things have changed, people will not go to the democratic dinner just because they have to, they won't, people will not do as they are told, they know there rights, promises and patronage by the democrats are old, people know all about it, and yes the people are fighting it, again old menatlity.

Regardless, at the end of the day we all should be fighting for the same cause, LONG BEACH... The town is getting old, we need sewers, sewer lines, what about that black crap that comes out of my pipes a few times a year, the roads are falling apart, the playgrounds are getting decrepid, the boardwalk is falling apart, what about all this, we need to fix all this, forget about the politics and patronage, we have it everywhere its in all offices, who is sleeping with who, who doesn't work, there will always the same characters Bobbie, no show job, Kiera trying to move up the ranks, that is all irrelevant.. the bottomline lets worry about Long Beach and press dems and republicans to do the right thing!

[City employee]

you are right.....

where have you been..?


and yes, I will see you at the dinner tomorrow..

enjoy the day.....

After watching all that has unfolded in front of my eyes. We the citizens voted in the Democrats hoping for a change and new ideas, the Baby boomer generation, cammaraato, and mentality is old and times have changed u now have the new generation of young ideas and movement for the better of Long Beach. The democrats have to forget how LB use to be, stop living in the past things have changed, people will not go to the democratic dinner just because they have to, they won't, people will not do as they are told, they know there rights, promises and patronage by the democrats are old, people know all about it, and yes the people are fighting it, again old menatlity.

Regardless, at the end of the day we all should be fighting for the same cause, LONG BEACH... The town is getting old, we need sewers, sewer lines, what about that black crap that comes out of my pipes a few times a year, the roads are falling apart, the playgrounds are getting decrepid, the boardwalk is falling apart, what about all this, we need to fix all this, forget about the politics and patronage, we have it everywhere its in all offices, who is sleeping with who, who doesn't work, there will always the same characters Bobbie, no show job, Kiera trying to move up the ranks, that is all irrelevant.. the bottomline lets worry about Long Beach and press dems and republicans to do the right thing!

I for the most part agree with you. In my 42years of living in long beach, I have seen almost everything. I am all for new ideas, new blood, new ways to tackle old problems and help to better Long Beach. The Problem is, you will never see new tricks performed by Long Beach's old dogs. Bobby is part of the past and lives in the past, as well as Laffey, past, Steve, past, Carolyn, past, etc...These are all old people, with the old mentality, and using old tactics. The citizens would love to get past it already, but when you don't change the people, you can't change the attitude. I am not saying whether they are good or bad, sometimes people just get stuck in a rut. I'm saying if you have the same broken boat with the same broken oars, where the hell are you going? NOWHERE

Again you are right about the people not going to the Dinner because they don't have to. They are learning their rights. The Democrats need new blood! It is now time for a changing of the guards. They better realize this before they lose long beach altogether. Maybe they need a Keira in the party, maybe they need a Michael or a Runny. They should consider these young people to move and advance the City forward to its potential instead of festering in the stagnant water of antiquity. There are probably lots of young or fresh people who can grab the reigns and ignite the passion that I remember people having about long beach. We can't fix the streets or the boardwalk or the lights or anything else until we fix who is in power Democrat or Republican. I hate to tell you, but patronage is always gonna be a part of the picture. The issue is that it should play a very minimal part in the administration of the city. The problem is that unfortunately patronage has taken center stage and is commanding an audience.

Change will come, but it has to come from the top down. Sewer workers don't decide to fix our streets. They are told by their administrators which streets and when to fix them. So lets hit the head and heart of the matter and stop looking at the fingers and toes.

[Times are changing]

To City employee, no u won't see me at the Democratic dinner or the Republican dinner, I dont' go to city council meetings, i am just a long time resident of long beach, i read the herald and try to make sense of all that is going on. I remember the days when long beach was like far rockaway a slum, and if things don't change its going to be like rockaway again....i won't be here on this earth forever but i do love the ocean and the quality of life in long beach but it has become so poltiical and who suffers, us ....

now u enjoy yourself tomorrow...

[City Employee]

Steve P.....

get in touch with the last 2 people who posted...they are right ....they have ideas that can be used...wake up...let's get the City facing the right away and move forward..

yes we havehit a little brick wall recently..but we will find a way to go around it.

as for the dinners? I go to all of them... Democratic , Republican, Chamber, Fire Dept.....so I love to party and eat......

please don't give up people...we need to move this obstacle along....

and I will have a good time at the dinner....friends , co workers, and even some people I don't particularly care for..but it's still a party

[BeiraDohen]

we don't need a lying loser that uses the race card and spreads false rumors about people when it is determined that he's not qualified or capable. Keep checking the gay personals on city time.

It's heartening to read some of the contributors to LI POLITICS.COM have sounded the wake-up call for a renaissance for Long Beach. The message is a handful of LB residents, regardless of party affiliation, are aware of and concerned about the current lack of leadership in City Hall. These residents are expressing those concerns in writing. That means many, many more residents hold the same views, but don't or can't communicate them in writing.

I'm a Democrat! But I've been turned-off and frustrated and disgusted by the irrelevant, petty, unimportant, patronage nonsense that occupies the simplistic minds of Remo, Tepper, and Tangney. Council president Remo's arrogance, elitism, and incompetence are outrageous and schocking. All of which contribute to the current dilemma and deficit in governance of Long Beach. Examine the scenario on the 5th floor in City Hall. John Laffey, an affable fellow, but totally without professional credentials, experience, or know-how to be a City Manager. (An arbitrary and unilateral political patronage appointment by Remo.) Laffey, by his own admission, knows nothing about the fundamentals of creating a municipal budget. Laffey was compelled to hire Ed Eaton, a former City Manager, to advise and to guide Laffey in the production of the 2006-2007 City budget.

Bobby Piazza, a chronic liar and perjuror; former protege of Gene Cammarato who shared an office with Cammarato while Cammarato was Director of Operations was named by Remo/Laffey to be Laffey's assistant. (Piazza still double dips in Glen Cove one or two days a week.) Long Beach pays Piazza a salary, benefits, etc., supplies him with a City vehicle; tankfuls of free gas so he can continue his illegal journeys to Glen Cove to earn additional illegal dollars while he's a 'no show' in his Long Beach job. (Good Stuff for Piazza, while Remo/Laffey STIFF THE PEOPLE.)

Steve Kohut, a retired school teacher; former chief of Life Guards appointed by Cammarato was named Communications Director by Remo/Laffey. What Kohut knows about communications; the media; the principal personalities at the electronic or print media one could find on the head of a pin.

We have elected know nothings; do nothings; see nothings; hear nothings; yet they utter syrupy, and empty rhetoric as placebos. And these elected know nothings have appointed their own clones. For the next 2 years Long Beach will exist in a "FUNK".

The Republican Coalition, (remember, I'm a Democrat), had an agenda. Whether one agreed or not, they accomplished deeds. For 2 years back-to-back, there was no real estate tax increase. Despite inheriting a deficit from my Democrat Party who were the keepers of the City Treasury for many years, we were saved from bankruptcy. However, the Republican Coalition screwed-up. They deserved to lose. They lost touch with the people. Communicating with the people who elected them was not a priority. They forgot the people elected them, and the people could throw them out---which they did. Too bad! For the people, the current Democrats in City Hall are worse than the Republican Coalition! They are carbon copies of the archaic, crippled, and discredited Cammarato Democrats.

So what's the answer?

To hell with national political labels. Democrats, Republicans, Conservatives, ad nauseum, stay-away from Long Beach. We don't need you. We ought to strive for a Long Beach Party peopled by those who love Long Beach, have the fire in the belly, and who truly care for its future and for the future of its residents and their families. And we don't want or need outsiders be they the Tom Suozzis, Jay Jacobs, Joe Mondellos, or the Shelley Silvers, to identify a few!

[SlobbyDiazza]

we don't need a lying loser that uses the race card and spreads false rumors about people when it is determined that he's not qualified or capable. Keep checking the gay personals on city time.
I know this is a rumor board, but aren't you taking this ignorance a bit too far. Who is this "HE" you are talking about? Is he a politician? What race card is he playing? Is he white? Do you know him? Has he told you these rumors you claim he's spreading? Or is it "BEIRA DOHEN"? Is that supposed to be Keira Cohen? Are you male? You slept with that guy didn't you? He got you sprung didn't he? You are a lover scorned aren't you? In case you didn't know buddy, this is a P-O-L-I-T-I-C-A-L website. Keep your fights with your boyfriend between you and him and if you were looking for the gay times, they aren't here. We discuss political "RUMORS" on this site. So unless he's schtupping Lenny, We don't want to hear about it! Also GROW UP...just a little.

[laughingoutloud2]

Well the Dem dinner was GREAT success! Of course none of you will agree!

Well over 500 attended, even with the Sopranos on! You'll say that people were forced to go, at gun point right? It's amazing to see all the people who came who weren't with the Dems. Even Rev. Hodge made an appearance. And members of the local PD. But, you'll all come up with some excuse as to why people went, like the people who went to the Rep dinner for no apparent reason.

I see that you all have delightful conversations on here. All personal attacks. One person actually writes that they are worried about the community and they speak to a lot of neightbors and such, yet they admit they dont attend council meetings. Everyone keeps saying "oh the Dems arent doing their job....lack of leadership..." but the republicans had so much of it right? And you dare criticize the Dems for cronisim? You are not going there after the two years of Republican cronyism. And an appointment of people with NO work experience to positions. I'll remind you again of a couple! Rooney, he was a volunteer fireman. And they made him Asst. City Mgr. You criticize the hiring of Mike Robinson, a volunteer in the Aux. Police. So if you are in the volunteer fd it makes you more qualified to run the city, than whatever dept. Robinson's running. I know it's not up there!!!!! And then Glenn Spiritis- City Mgr- he worked in community development. WHere is the experience running a whole city? We have John, who ran an entire police department in NYC, but you say he has no experience! And then there's Laurie- enough said on that! And last but not least- the man made his father the Police Commissioner. But there is no favoritism or cronyism here! What hipocrits! :lol:

If people are so upset at the Dems as you say "lack of leadership, vision for the future of Long Beach," where are the huge numbers of complaining residents going to city council meetings. Its all the same hacks on this posting. When you get about 4800 registered long beach citizens to turn against the Dems, then we will talk about the voters being unhappy.


The one posting signed by Guest, turned off by the "irrelevant, petty, unimportant, patronage nonsense that occupies the simplistic minds of Remo, Tepper, and Tangney," you must have been in Florida for the last two years. I love how you people love to speak on behalf of a group of people. If you have so much to say, go to a public council meeting and speak your mind. Run for office! Or maybe you tried, but lost!

Well tonight at the Democratic Dinner dance was a complete success and the Dems are back and stronger than ever. The 2007 election is still, at this point, far away. All of you people who feel you can do a better job...RUN FOR OFFICE!! PUT YOUR NAME OUT THERE!


Until next time...Good night, and Good luck! :lol:

[Harry S. Truman]

Oh, you gotta be kidding me Mr...Remo? or is it Tepper? or even Kelly?

Personal attacks? Citizens still have the right to criticize their government.

While I was at the Dinner and could confirm there was indeed 500 people there were also many candid discussions about a number of issues that could threaten and topple this City Council Administration.

It will be very interesting....very interesting when any or all of it comes out.

[Puppet Laffey]

It is absolutley an outrage to think that with the numerous problems afflicting the City of Long Beach that Laffey under orders from Remo would generously gave out more than $1 million in pay raises to selected City of Long Beach Officials with Party affiliations and attempt to blame it on the outgoing Republican Coalition. Cammarato is under orders from the Suozzi people to be very careful in managing the City of Long Beach.

While I am no fan of the outgoing Coalition, I am concerned that the Long Beach public will turn on all of us when this news becomes public. Remo, Tagney and Tepper will appear to be clueless and assume the citizens to be uninformed. If this turns out to be the case, once informed, I personally believe the citizens of Long Beach will be starved to return our political opponents, the Republican Coalition to government.

[Suozzi / Laffey ?????????]

NEWSDAY!

Raises doled out before cuts
$1.5M in pay hikes was granted to political appointees, shortly before Suozzi imposed hiring freeze.

BY CELESTE HADRICK
STAFF WRITER

March 13, 2006

Before County Executive Thomas Suozzi imposed a hiring freeze and other spending cuts last month to close a projected budget gap, he and other Nassau leaders doled out $1.5 million in annual pay raises to nearly 200 political appointees.

The average increase for the non-union employees was 5.5 percent, with nearly two dozen raises ranging from $10,000 to $31,500 more a year.

County officials gave three general reasons for the pay hikes: additional duties for the appointees, promotions to higher-level jobs and an effort to bring pay equity to workers based on their responsibilities.

"What the county has been trying to do over the past couple of years is to put more structure in place as it relates to compensation," said Deputy County Executive John Donnelly, who received a $17,470-a-year increase to $148,720 when he was promoted from chief administrative officer.

He said the county follows a loose formula for determining administrators' pay by giving points for department size, its budget and its overall scope.

The raises, most effective Jan. 1, were determined in December before budget worries surfaced, Donnelly added. Nevertheless, "in any organization, wage growth is expected."

Union gets a step up

Donnelly maintained the average increase was still lower than raises that went to members of the Civil Service Employees Association, the county's largest union.

Although union employees received 2.5-percent pay increases in January, Donnelly said most of them also get automatic annual "step" increases.

He said a union employee who earned the average $73,000 salary that appointees were paid, got a pay boost of 7.5 percent when the step was included.

But CSEA president Jerry Laricchiuta said the average CSEA employee earns $44,000 and the average step increase was 2 percent. "I hope when it's our time to negotiate we can start at 5 percent and work our way up a little bit," he said.

County's biggest boost

The appointee receiving the largest raise was Ian R. Siegel, director of constituent affairs, whose salary jumped from $98,500 to $130,000. Siegel, 31, is the youngest and lowest paid of Suozzi's senior staff, who generally earn between $140,000 to $150,000. Donnelly said Siegel's duties were increased when Suozzi's scheduling and special events offices were put under his control.

"Ian is on the executive team and there was an inequity of what he was earning compared to the others," Donnelly said.

The second-largest pay raise went to Marilyn Gottlieb, Suozzi's former campaign finance director who is married to Lawrence Gottlieb, president of the Nassau Health Care Corp. Her salary jumped from $86,625 to $110,000 because of a change in title from legislative liaison to director of government relations, Donnelly said.

County Assessor Harvey Levinson handed out two annual $15,000 raises to Dennis Brown, vice chairman of the Board of Assessors, and Randolph Yunker, Levinson's spokesman. Levinson said he increased Brown's salary to $127,320 because Brown serves as chief operating officer in a growing office of 200 employees.

Levinson said he boosted Yunker's pay to $105,000 to match the salaries of other public relations people in the county. He said Yunker was apolitical, having worked for the former Republican assessor, and has 25 years experience in public relations.

Suozzi also gave an increase in pay to Jack Prophet, director of community service for minority affairs, boosting his salary from $75,253 to $85,000. Prophet was a close adviser to Legis. Roger Corbin during the Westbury Democrat's failed attempt to become presiding officer by forming an alliance with county Republicans. Donnelly said Prophet does "a lot of outreach for minority communities."

Legislators get their share

County legislators also gave out raises, with one as high as $20,000. But this year, Presiding Officer Judy Jacobs (D-Woodbury) gave each of the Democratic legislators a budget of $100,000 to spend as they saw fit. Some decided to hire several employees for lesser salaries while others decided to have only one highly paid aide.

Among the senior staff raises, Jacobs boosted Majority Counsel David Gugerty's salary to $125,215 from $115,215; increased spokeswoman Carol Trottere's pay to $88,000 from $79,310 and hiked senior policy adviser Fran Evans' salary to $106,000 from $89,610 when she also took on the duties of chief of staff.

Jacobs said all the raises were within budget and "reflects the work that was done for the last year and I consider it excellent work."

Minority Leader Peter Schmitt gave his largest raises to financial adviser Dan McCloy, who also has been serving as Republican counsel, and spokesman Ed Ward. McCloy's salary jumped to $112,000 from $102,000 while Ward received a $12,000 raise when he took on additional duties, hiking his part-time salary to $87,000.

Legislative Clerk William Geier, whose job was threatened during the recent unsuccessful coup against Jacobs, gave himself a $9,240 raise to a salary of $104,000. Legislative Budget Review Director Eric Naughton's salary climbed from $127,089 to $133,443. Jacobs said she signs off on raises but doesn't interfere with pay schedules.

In the money

These five Nassau officials received double-digit percentage salary increases in advance of County Executive Thomas Suozzi's hiring freeze.

INDIVIDUAL POSITION PERCENT

RAISE NEW SALARY

Ian R. Siegel Director of constituent affairs 32.0% $130,000

Frank Ryan Director of purchasing 21.7% $115,000

Marilyn S. Gottlieb Director of government relations 27.0% $110,000

Maude Vincent Deputy county treasurer 33.8% $90,000

Denis J. Monette Assistant commissioner of police 28.2% $88,729

SOURCE: NASSAU COUNTY
Copyright 2006 Newsday Inc.

[Donnelley??]

Jay J's college chummy?

[Franki Valli]

At least Suozzi didn't blame the Republicans and look exceedingly ridiculous?

Laffey has already been whispering to people that he gave out the pay raises and "everyone" was on board. Then as part of an orchestrated political campaign, Laffey as City Manager will blame the Coalition for mismangement and infrom the Long Beach Citizens that there will be a 8% tax hike.

Do you believe these guys?

[Buuubby]

I have heard that Newsday's McCarthy is sniffing around on this alleged item.

[Franki Valli]

If McCarthy is not on it, why?

The Long Island Press did a decent piece on Laffey and the trouble the Dems are having governing.

Anybody at the Press want to revisit Long Beach?

[Newsday Fan]

McCarthy should be all over this story.

If not, can we get Cassesse to cover this?

I HEARD THAT THE FBI WAS IN CITY HALL AND PEOPLE ARE GOING TO JAIL SOON. :lol:

[FBI,LB]

I HEARD THAT THE FBI WAS IN CITY HALL AND PEOPLE ARE GOING TO JAIL SOON. :lol:

They were in the P.D looking into Tom :!:

Abuse of power and the fence thing......

the D.A. was there too :?

Oh, the tangled webs we weave, when we practice to deceive.
Sir Walter Scott (1771 - 1832), "Marmion"

[city employee]

Who cares about the FBI...

who was that hot chic sitting at table # 5 , at the Dem dinner?

was that Carolyn's daughter?

[JJ & the heart attack]

donnelly was jj's roomate, must be some interesting stories there, right jeffie

[hotgreen]

Who cares about the FBI...

who was that hot chic sitting at table # 5 , at the Dem dinner?

was that Carolyn's daughter?

:lol: the one in green! she was nice :roll:

[Party Guest]

I heard she wants to run for a seat on the council.

she couldnt do any worse then the majority is now doing.

[William J. Flemming III]

:D Yes the FBI has been in City Hall since Glen Spiritus illegally transfered $380,00 from Coummunity DEvelopment monies into the General Fund. This fact was admitted to the snitch Theofan at the May 3, 2005 meeting of the City Council. It seems that Glen may have done the same thing in the Villiage of Hempstead prior to coming here.

What ever happened to the $50,000 collected in donations for our sister city Long Beach. Miss? That city hasn't existed since August 30, 2005. The city itself as well as its government have left and there seems to be no place to send that dough. Could that have been the same $50,000 that the snitch left with as his severance pay? And if the previous group of lousy administrators sent the bucks to where did they send them?

Long Beach is a perfect world regardless who is attempting to govern.

[LB Dem]

Same crap. Everyone is running to Polcer who calls Cammarato who takes his orders from Suozzi.



Enough already! Don't any of you have a life? Some upset Republicans LYING about job positions just because their people didn't get in. Stop slinging crap if you can't take it!!!!!!

[LB Dem]

To City employee, no u won't see me at the Democratic dinner or the Republican dinner, I dont' go to city council meetings, i am just a long time resident of long beach, i read the herald and try to make sense of all that is going on. I remember the days when long beach was like far rockaway a slum, and if things don't change its going to be like rockaway again....i won't be here on this earth forever but i do love the ocean and the quality of life in long beach but it has become so poltiical and who suffers, us ....

now u enjoy yourself tomorrow...

I agree with you. I loved this town and was proud to raise my children here (married a NYC man who thought Long Beach was Paradise) but the politics has gotten out of hand and it's being brought into the camps by the Republicans and our schools....enough is enough. We all grew up in this little town here and we were all friends....now all you do is stab us in our backs (and to our face you wear false faces...I wear but one).
KEEP POLITICS OUT OF EVERY DAY LIFE....I hate politics!!!!

[Harry Truman]

Listen to the whining!

Whoooaaaaaahhhhhhh!!!!!!!
WhooooAAAAAAHHHHHHH!!!!!

Puh-leeze!

Leave if you do not like it, but don't bitch and whine.

The Long Beach Dems have amnesia.
They dish it out pretty good.
"So and so is a drunk"
"another one got away with murder"
"blah,blah,blah"

You cannot stand the heat......

OK lets talk the truth about the Dinner
1. There was NO well over 500 people there.
2. Free tickets were given out. Various people spoke of that at
the bar.
3. The Fire Chiefs want there money back from the Democratic
club.
4. No standing ovation for any of the speakers, not even
Denise. No one took any of Suozzie's lawn signs and other
material.
5. Lenny had to beg and I quote "stick with us". This to a room
full of Democrats from a administration only 2 and a half
months old. We as a party are in trouble.
6. Lenny and Polcer want to make Kemins the Fire Comm..
Kemins who had a workers comp. problem, committed
perjury, got a sweet heart deal on his house from David
Shokrian. This bum they want to give a better job to.
7. Piazza makes $95,000 per yr. and looks like a unmade bed,
guzzling beer thinking he can do a better job than Laffey.
8. Harvey and Suozzi had words. Suozzi want Harvey to
support him for Gov.. Harvey said no.
9. Polcer said more than 10 words but still has NO personality.
10. EJ the DJ STINKS. Nobody danced. the girl in green was
the wife of a fireman.
11. Keria is so stuck up. She talks to no one. She thinks it will
be on this site. She is right about that.
12. Why does Polcer refer to Mike Robinson as "that special ed
kid". Everyone here in City Hall believes he, Lenny and
Kohut sare setting this kid up for a fall.
13. There wasn't enough food during the cocktail hour. The
entree was poor and the desserts were crap, as someone
said they had to be from the night before
14. Denis Kelly and his wife were there. Why? Where was
Paul Wilson ? Denis stabbed us once will he again....
15. Why wasn't Gene honored ??? Lenny & Polcer still don't
like Gene ??
Everyone was bored, they better do something for next years dinner, new leadership, new dinner committee etc.
By the way I am here in City Hall...

[Lady in Red]

No way- I'll take the girl in green. The night's high point!

I was at the Dinner it sure did STINK.......

[quote="Anonymous"]OK lets talk the truth about the Dinner
1. There was NO well over 500 people there.
2. Free tickets were given out. Various people spoke of that at
the bar.

[b]OK, who was talking at the bar about free tickets? Doug Miller, James Hodge, Tony Gatch? Please tell us about all the republican turn coats that had to eat some crow and cheer for the party in power.

Kohut takes a weeks vacation in Florida. The Dems were talking at the bar about the free tickests given out.

[Grand on grand]

The Dems were talking at the bar about the free tickests given out.[/b][/quote]

Sofield and his Daddy are Dems

Kohut cant take a vacation from his part time job? Rooney took his CITY vehicle to every NAVY sports event, while the people of LB paid for the gas.

Yes, but he was a fireman in the 70's and 80's so it OK

[George Yoursotacky]

My,my...

What proof do you offer consistent with your allegations?

None.

Jay Jacobs was at the MLK Center the other night, he left mad at the local Dems, Lenny thinks it was about the MLK Center itself (what a dope). Mr. Jacobs said he will change thinks here in LB and with the party.........

[Jay Jacoby]

Bring Gene back.....make it official. Everyone consults with him and Polcer anyway.

[Not going that far but...]

You tell us.... I'm confused. Why is Tom Suozzi trying to interfere in this case?


Suozzi challenges Spitzer suit

BY WILLIAM MURPHY
Newsday Staff Writer

Nassau County Executive Thomas Suozzi publicly questioned yesterday why state Attorney General Elliot Spitzer, his Democratic opponent for governor, is suing the New York Stock Exchange over the rich pay package it gave its former chairman, Richard Grasso.

Suozzi said details of the eight-year, $190-million package for Grasso were known by members of the compensation committee of the exchange.

And even if Grasso has to give any of the money back, it would only go to wealthy people who owned the exchange -- privately held at the time -- not taxpayers or the public treasury, Suozzi said.

"It has nothing to do with the traditional role of the attorney general of the state of New York," Suozzi said at a campaign forum in Queens sponsored by Newsday, the Northeast Queens Jewish Community Council and other groups.

Spitzer's campaign said in a statement later that Suozzi's comments "show a fundamental misunderstanding of the law and the details of this case."

"The people of this state have a right to expect that their elected officials will know the law and enforce it as Eliot Spitzer has consistently done," the Spitzer campaign said.

Spitzer's lawsuit against the stock exchange names as a defendant Kenneth Langone, a wealthy Nassau County resident and financial backer of Suozzi who was chairman of the exchange's compensation committee until 2003.

Former state Comptroller H. Carl McCall succeeded Langone as head of the compensation committee, and was its chairman at the time the deal was approved by the committee. Grasso resigned under fire in September 2003, a month after signing the new contract, which Spitzer called excessive.

"And when Spitzer did the lawsuit, he did the lawsuit against Langone and Grasso," Suozzi said. "He didn't do the lawsuit against Carl McCall, who is the head of the compensation committee."

McCall, a former candidate for governor, has long been a power in state Democratic politics.

"So some people are arguing it was based more on politics and press more than anything else," Suozzi told the crowd of about 75 people at the forum, which Republican gubernatorial candidate John Faso, the former Assembly minority leader from Kinderhook, also attended.

At that point, Dan Janison, a Newsday political editor, asked whether Suozzi agreed with those critics. "I'm not going to go that far. I'm not going to go that far as me saying that," Suozzi answered.

Spitzer did not attend the forum. Nor did two other Republican candidates for governor: Randy Daniels and William Weld.

Suozzi and Faso made brief introductory remarks, and answered questions from the and the audience for 45 minutes.

Both candidates said they would reduce Medicaid fraud, improve education and work to create jobs, particularly in depressed areas upstate.

Faso said New York was going heavily into debt by borrowing for road paving and other maintenance work that should be covered by the operating budget.

"I would try to put much more cash on the barrelhead each year for these programs," Faso said.
Copyright 2006 Newsday Inc.

[Who cares?]

Suozzi is grasping at straws. It is very telling that Suozzi is unable to get any traction. A shallow and empty campaign by the popular County Executive is being exposed as weak and lacking gravitas.

The real question is how much in the hole does Nassau County have to go before Suozzi is compelled to abandon his campaign and face the music. I mean I am sure he is feeling pretty good, but Suozzi is not going anywhere.

[Grand and the Bay B]

Attention all COALITION LOSERS and CAMMARATO PROPAGANDISTS, For the record, If GENE was still BOSS And still giving the orders............... these many "POSTS" would never exist. You would all be too busy looking for a job.

[city employee]

RIGHT ON !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[McCloud]

Look, I like the local dems. Some if not all are very nice people. But, I for one will have to hold my nose if the new Dems think that blaming the Republican Coalition for three decades of mismanagement on their two years will fly. I mean whoever dreamed tha one up will regret it. Most citizens in Long Beach are down on this City Council for bouts with arrogance.

One rumor is that the Dems are proposing raising local taxes by 24%. Insiders at City Hall are concerned because this was directed by Polcer on orders from Jay Jacobs from Tom Suozzi. Suozzi thinks this will propel the voters in Long Beach to support him over Eliot Spitzer.

Some, not all, are very concerned that this whole thing is going to backfire badly. Some of our former Council people are said to be against this whole thing. It doesn't pass the smell test. There is open concern that what's left of the Repub Coalition will throw this back at us. I thought the Dems were back to stay. After this, I think we will be lucky just to retain the next 18 months.

[Sad Again]

What did they do to Mike Kerr? They forced him out with a BS story in the Herald, more lies from the democrats, that man is an honest, hardworking man who received no pay for all his work in the fire dept. who is going to replace him another puppet. I am disgraced as a long time democrat.

[Down on Suozzi!]

What is going on in Long Beach is hitting a lot of people the wrong way and many disgusted inside and outside of the LB Democrat Party. Just look what is going on:
-Shut down Long Beach Democrat Headquarters;
-just held recent Dem Fundraiser in early March 2006; where did the money go Steve Polcer?
-Wrecking the reputation of a decent guy such as Michael Kerr?
-Suozzi's unhealthy stranglehold and dominance of our club.

Where is Gene Cammarato?
Where is Steve Polcer?

Are we politically involved to benefit all of our Long Beach citizens or are we just lemmings from which to suck money from for Tom Suozzi, Gene Cammarato and Steve Polcer's career benefit?

Despite our success at the voting booth last November 2005, it has been one mis-step after another. The feeling around the committee people is what benefit did we obtain for winning?

I'm a Long Beach Democrat. I accuse and indict Lenny Remo, City Council President, Rob Tepper, Denise Tangney, council members, and of course John Laffey, City Manager, and apparent author of the tax increase disclaimer mailer, for creating and signing-off on 'high crimes' of outrageous STUPIDITY, NO INSIGHT, INCOMPETENCE and a TOTAL LACK OF COMMON SENSE. They ought to be fired!!! Too bad Long Beach has no provision in its
charter for re-call of elected officials.

This disclaimer mailer will backfire as sure as night follows day. The people of Long Beach are not stupid! People know that the financial and other inherent negative quality-of-life conditions that exist today in LB are not, nor could they be, the children of the Republican Coalition. Rather, they're the adult offspring of 30 years of our Democrat administrations, and exacerbated by the bankrupt and corrupt mind of the discredited Gene Cammarato, former leader of the LB Democrat Party for 13 years, and who also self-appointed himself LB Director of Operations. (Cammarato is currently being breast-fed in Mineola, OTB, by Tom Suozzi and Jay Jacobs, who today control our LB Democrat Party.)

Note: Long Beach people have common sense and live in the real world. They know about the fractured conditions existing today in LB, be they financial, infrastructure, parking, over-building, traffic, ad infinitum, could not have been caused by only 2 years, of a Republican Coalition administration.

[city employee]

Sad Again...

don't blame the Dems on this one...it was an inside job within the ranks of the FD...

All the best to Mike Kerr...

Now he can spend more time with his family and not have to supv the children in the sandbox...

More wrong about a thing you could not be. Mike Kerr is one of the biggest pieces of $hit ever to (dis)grace City government. I could list a litany of his more dubious accomplishments as Commissioner but it would just be scratching the surface. All you really need to know about this phony bastard is that he continued to do many tens of thousands of dollars of business with the City and the Fire Department even after being appointed Commissioner. This despite his proclamation at the time of his appointment that he would be severing all business ties with the City. So, he was in position to sign off on invoices recieved by the department from his own company. How the City let this go on for as long as it did is a real head scratcher.

How lucrative was his business with the City? Lucrative enough that he was donating as much as $20,000.00 annually to whichever party was in power. So once again we see City government tolerating, even endorsing, unethical behavior that results in the conversion of tax dollars into campaign contributions. How do you think he survived for two years under the Reps? He just changed the name on the checks he wrote.

Believe me, this administration had no independent desire to see Kerr ousted. They were quite content with the politically enriching arrangement that was in place. In the end they caved in and reluctantly kept a promise made during what they thought was a futile campaign and tossed the fat bastard. Promises were made to both the career and volunteer leadership that, if elected, the Dems would make changes. After winning they waffled on the promise. It was only the threat of a unified public protest planned for last week's Council meeting that ultimately forced their hand and caused them to insist upon Kerr's resignation.

As for those here who think that Kerr was this "nice guy", obviously you are entitled your opinion. Bottom line is he was a zero for the FD and was the target of a seething dislike by those in the department leadership. So much so that they aggressively pursued his ouster. I for one think it was long overdue.

Now ou Dems want to up our TAXES by 25% are they NUTS.
Look at the raises they want to give out $30,000 to the Beach Mgr. who is a friend of Joe "deli boy" Brand this is a summer job.
Bobby gives himself a raise
Keira gets $19,000 increase
Kerry will make $50,000 per yr.
We are telling the people of Long Beach how bad the Reps did things and WE are following them. More to come......

I live on the same block as Sara Flammer, the talk is she is thinking of running for City Council next year. She will not get the support of many on this block or in the West End. She is not well liked...........

[OKAND]

I live on the same block as Sara Flammer, the talk is she is thinking of running for City Council next year. She will not get the support of many on this block or in the West End. She is not well liked...........


YOU SAID THE SAME ABOUT LENNY :!: :!:

THE" WEST END" DOSNT LIKE ANYONE....................................

WHO IS WELL LIKED :?: IN L.B.

WHY WOULD SOME ONE WANT THAT JOB,

I work with Sara here at the Leg, sho is not well liked here either, she goes into Judy's office everyday and tell her whos working etc. Don't put her on the city council just get her out of here..............

Well did you all see the Dems on the City Council last night try to back stab the people of our North Park area. It seems Lancers Ins. wants to build a 150,000 sq. ft building, restaurants, theatre, two apts towere for those making $65,000 per yr. and up. Pres. Remo is a sneak and we will remember at the polls next and this Sept. against Suozzi.......

[in da back]

Well did you all see the Dems on the City Council last night try to back stab the people of our North Park area. It seems Lancers Ins. wants to build a 150,000 sq. ft building, restaurants, theatre, two apts towere for those making $65,000 per yr. and up. Pres. Remo is a sneak and we will remember at the polls next and this Sept. against Suozzi.......

Did the North park people want to build a tower first?

[sdfald]

Tagney doesn't know she's alive, and Tepper already took a stand against Liar Lenny

Well we are still laughing here in City Hall that John Laffey goes away for a weeks vacation and appoints Rob Rabb the acting City Manager. Proves he doesn't trust Bobby or Kohut. This place is a worst joke now than under the Republicans............

[finding remo]

wher is he?

[TIKI BOYS]

Yes, Laffy could have asked Roony to come back and cover the bar..City hall for the four day vacation. Or the brothers Jim and Tom or just ask the school teacher who can not go to school but is OK to run around the halls of city hall.

[Guest 911]

What about that article in the Herald? 3 cops being demoted, that is how they find out by reading the paper, what a disgrace the democrats! I am appalled and ashamed. So by doing this are they going to stop raising taxes? This is a political ploy.. i thought Laffey said that nobody was getting fired or demoted. Another Lie!

[whoru]

hey $hit for brains, the democrats want to raise taxes to a zillion dollars

Tepper is against it, not Remo & Tangney!

If it were a political ploy then Lifeguard Chief turned PR chief would have written some half-assed letter/article

Tepper did this on his own because he is sick of Laffy and his incompetence

Dont be shocked to see the republicans endorse tepper

[tikitiki]

Dont be shocked to see the republicans endorse tepper[/quote]

the same republicans that gave us joe moron and the PR queen who used the airbrush to fix her news clips?

So upset and So early in the day. Did you have a long night at sutton and then make your way to the second floor storage room at the tiki for a little...................

I worked the tickets booths last summer. The amount of money I turned in was not what Joe Brand put on the report. Other tickets takers had the same done to them.....

[Guest911]

So what are you saying money is missing from the Beach Park?

[luv69]

:shock: If it is true that Rooney took his city vehicle to Annapolis for every sporting event and this was done in 2004/2005 while the Republicans were running the show, why the hell did you wait 'til now to disclose this information. I know that Rooney allegedly has a son at the Naval Academy but your assertion is quite interesting. But guess what Rooney can still be charged with the offense if you come forward.

[Drive baby]

LUV69 is a complete and utter retard (with apologies to the retarded)!

We retards accept the apologies and ask, Can Rooney drive?

[WIll Denenberg Announce?]

For Congress, next week, according to Steve "Pulsar" Polcer............................................ .........................

Whats the countdown clock for Laffey ? Some say he will be gone by Labor Day others say by end of July. Whats your guess ? He is verry unhappy. Dem committee meeting was a unhappy event no money in the account, Polcer tells committee people they don't have to walk petitions for SUOZZI, need to find candidates for next year, the leaders have no ability to. Betting line is Reps win, next year.........

Piazza sitting in the lobby watching us come and go from work. Is he going to be on the boardwalk making sure city employees pay to get on the beach along with there wives, girl friends, husbands etc. Will he make sure Bldg. inspectors and the commish pay for there food and drinks in every bar and restaurant they aren't now. The kids pocketing the money from beach ent.. Bobby is NO Mr. Eaton, he had respect of us who work here in City Hall......

The Dems can't even run a city council meeting, were any of you there tonight, they are a disaster..........

[Guest911]

I can't believe the amount of fighting at the council meeting tonight. People are unhappy about the budget, any ideas? Why demote the police officers, they perform a service public safety to the public. And to top it off no matter how much we vent and complain the budget is going to go in regardless, so lets cut the crap and move on...

[Finding Remo]

Wow.

Only 25%.

Sure glad we supported the Dems?

[city employee]

And if the Republicans stayed, maybe the CSEA could have gotten a contract that would have increased starting salaries 58%.

Lenny & Jimmy working on the City budget, what a joke, dumb & dumber. Didn't we Dems win the election..........................

[El remo]

Hi everyone! All is well,
all is fair.
and Im not sure whats happening.

[Grand and the Bay B]

My dinner was a blast, all my friend were with me..... truth be told, Jimmy and Tommy sofield lied to me. They told me they would come, and then Denis did not show and he was a big reason for jim and tom getting into office and all the people that got fu*ked when the dems were out of office did not show and the fish place is making money so I cant get that back and WHAT HAVE I DONE

You committee people in LB were the smallest group in attendance at tonights convention. You better do better than that at petition time. Chairman Jay will be watching

Did you all get to see Ralph Suozzi walking around City Hall today. Maybe he will take Keira and Bobby back to Glen Cove...............

[b 25% TAX Increase. We will remember at next years election........Do you hear my fellow Dems.........[/b]

[city employee]

25% tax increase...

Police and Fire are worth every penny....

and thank CSEA for accepting 3%

Police & Fire are not worth a 25 % tax increase, not in this town.

Don't believe the hype! The Police & Fire contracts carry a combined 2M cost increase this budget year over last. That can be further broken down into 600K for the FD and 1.4M for the PD. Is this still alot of money? Absolutely. But anyone who buys Laffey's BS about these two contracts being at the root of the City's financial problems is either stupid or just not listening.

[city employee]

Duh! What did you say....

DID YOU NOTICE THAT WHEN LAFFEY DID HIS POWER POINT PRESENTATION AT THE BUDGET MEETING HE SOME HOW FORGOT TO INCLUDE ANY FIGURES ON WHAT % OF THE BUDGET EXEMPT EMPLOYEES TAKE UP. MISTAKENLY OMITIED, I THINK NOT. MAYBE IF HE DIDNT SPEND $600000 OF THE BUDGET TO REPAIR CURLY ST AND BONDED IT LIKE IS THE NORM HE WOULDNT HAVE TO BLAME THE UFA, PBA, AND CSEA FOR HIS OUTRAGEOUS 25% TAX INCREASE.

[Guest911]

The exempt raises account for 55k from what i was told won't even make a difference in the budget. They work hard also, exluding John, bobbie P anybody who started in january shouldn't get the raise. But don't you think they deserve a raise, the police, fire and csea are getting raises and curely street could have been bonded but they wanted to show they were fixing something that the republicans couldn't.

[soupy 315]

I'm sorry but the remains of the coalition set themselves up to take a hit when they did a last minute contract just before Jan 1. The dems have set themselves up by taking it too far. I think they will all have to feel the pain on election day. They think everyone has short memories. I usually can take tax hikes in stride but on this one I feel I have to send a message. If the plan is to get the budget money out of the way the 1st year and tell us next December that there is a surplus due to great fiscal moves, then shame on you, because you just shot yourself in the foot.

[ZIP IT OR TICKET]

Who is running the Police. Who is running the Herald? How can they print a story about the police department that does not mention the detective sergeant. I for one will have a long letter to the editorial department and to Mr. Laffeys public relations crew !

[Read me, Mr. Tepper]

Review the history, Kelly sides with Hennesy and Sofield. He is out of office. Remo, sides with Hennesy and Sofield, He will be out of office when his term expires. Mr. Tepper, wants to be judge when his father retires but he backs Hennesy and Sofield and he is chased from office. AND upsets his boss, Mr. Suozzi.

[Remo Honored]

Back page of Snoozeday today at temple something or other.

Can u imagine getting honored for raising taxes 25%?

Sholom Aleichem Minnie!

[lb07]

So whats the TICKET for 2007
Rob,Tom,Jim who will run.....
Dems need 2, Gop need 1
GOP need two win 3
DEMS need two win 1
why would some one want it? it cant be the money

[The Denis]

Good government WINS!!!!
Rooney gets his job back, More democrats get fired or re-fired.

Denis gives us the first win for the rebublicans and Lenny keeps them in charge.

Good government WINS!!!!
Rooney gets his job back, More democrats get fired or re-fired.

Denis gives us the first win for the rebublicans and Lenny keeps them in charge.

SO TURE..........

It's time to start thinking 'out-of-the-box'. Both the Long Beach Democrats and the Long Beach Republicans are not only brain dead, but also incredibly stupid and incompetent. They both don't give a hoot about the people.

Observe the current crop of Democrats managing the City today. Nothing for the people, but everything for reckless political patronage, fat salaries and raises for incompetents, and above all an outrageous 25% tax increase. The Republicans are no different! They lie like the Democrats, and they're deceitful. The people gave them the opportunity to manage in 2003 and they blew it! They readily forgot and betrayed those who helped get them elected. It was politcal business as usual with no consistent contact or communication with the people. Like the Democrats before them, the Republicans adopted the "Cammarato" formula to stay in office------dispensing political jobs to incompetents for votes. On top of this debacle formulated by Jim Moriarity, LB Republican leader, who still dwells in yesterday, has no vision, and is still a product of the John Scaduto influence, the Republicans lost the last election deservedly so. The Democrats did not win.

Long Beach thirsts, today, for a truly Long Beach political party. This party MUST be free and vacant of political hacks, cronies, hangers-on, and those with personal political agenda. This Long Beach Taxpayer Party will positively have no affiliation with any other national political party! This party must be populated with people who LOVE Long Beach, will devote themselves to enhance the natural qualities and resources of Long Beach, all for the benefit of the people.

Research and study are currently being done to learn the mechanics, details, and legalities regarding the formation of a Long Beach Taxpayers Party. Stay tuned.

[Glass Half Empty]

Sounds like a plan. But it will never work. The only political parties that ever say "No Political Favors" are the ones who have never been in control. There are too many jobs at stake here and if the majority party doesn't fill them, then the minority will. And the next time around the minority becomes the majority and so on...
The one good thing about a 25% tax increase is it gets the attention of the tax payer. The uninvolved now become involved. I predict the "25% Council" will get the payback on Election Day when the Incumbents will be removed from office. This City Council can use the slogan, "We Just Don't Get It". Democrats, Republicans, whoever. They should really start thinking about their day jobs because they really suck at this one.

check Fire department N/S.... "Selden Fire District Commissioners" before you go any further page 20,21,22