tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post8374061612014856364..comments2024-03-28T14:57:44.187-04:00Comments on Lehigh Valley Ramblings: LV's RACP Grant WinnersBernie O'Harehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-920566824408642692015-08-13T00:09:50.644-04:002015-08-13T00:09:50.644-04:00I was under the impression it would be open this y...I was under the impression it would be open this year and had done the lottery. I will have to check. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-5110997933772361752015-08-12T23:51:34.745-04:002015-08-12T23:51:34.745-04:00Back in December the Morning Call reported on Buil...Back in December the Morning Call reported on Building 21 and 7th St High School. Are these the same projects? <br /><br />Also, Building 21 will not be open until 2019. Will taxpayers be paying rent while.a private developer renovates the building with taxpayer money?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-66541004236844908922015-08-12T20:37:19.940-04:002015-08-12T20:37:19.940-04:002.5 million for a new police station in Easton? H...2.5 million for a new police station in Easton? How about using that money to properly train the police they already have?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-34980400630380615642015-08-12T19:35:33.906-04:002015-08-12T19:35:33.906-04:00Anonymous Anonymous said...
Good for Lafayette! At...<br /><br /> <br />Anonymous Anonymous said...<br />Good for Lafayette! At a $60K per year college where groundskeepers practically pluck leaves from trees before they fall, it's comforting to know they got a half million. The place is practically broke. Oh wait, no it's not. They pay no real estate taxes and their endowment is $800 Million. WTF is wrong with us?<br /><br />6:13 PM<br /> <br />Ditto but not for the four-letter words. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-21836009471485483722015-08-12T18:56:12.688-04:002015-08-12T18:56:12.688-04:00Actually, they don't all sound like good ideas...Actually, they don't all sound like good ideas to me.Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-53774928649104943012015-08-12T18:42:20.701-04:002015-08-12T18:42:20.701-04:00In 2013 bills signed into law to ATTEMPT to better...In 2013 bills signed into law to ATTEMPT to better oversee and reduce the debt ceiling for this program. The link below describes the recent changes and more about the program:<br /><br />http://www.pagovernmentrelations.com/changes-made-to-pas-redevelopment-assistance-capital-program/<br /><br />Alone this program seems to be a drop in the bucket at just over $40 per person in the Commonwealth ($532 million divided by 12 million people--rough calculation. But of course when you add up ALL the "grant" programs---is there any wonder why we have a distressed budget in PA?<br /><br />These programs all sound like a good idea at their outset until the reality of who/what gets picked hits home like it does with this list---perhaps only the Easton applications on the list make much sense. It would be interesting to have the time to explore the selection process in more depth.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-55604306829384650572015-08-12T18:13:06.549-04:002015-08-12T18:13:06.549-04:00Good for Lafayette! At a $60K per year college wh...Good for Lafayette! At a $60K per year college where groundskeepers practically pluck leaves from trees before they fall, it's comforting to know they got a half million. The place is practically broke. Oh wait, no it's not. They pay no real estate taxes and their endowment is $800 Million. WTF is wrong with us?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-89013296136477960472015-08-12T16:52:45.233-04:002015-08-12T16:52:45.233-04:00Mezzacappa, stay off this blog. Mezzacappa, stay off this blog. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-46613227978517314572015-08-12T16:51:07.632-04:002015-08-12T16:51:07.632-04:00Maybe Kraft can advise them on how to spend public...Maybe Kraft can advise them on how to spend public money on unnecessary items. He's a pro.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-48305899182530018912015-08-12T15:36:28.599-04:002015-08-12T15:36:28.599-04:00The purpose is as I stated in my first sentence. Y...The purpose is as I stated in my first sentence. You and I probably believe this money would be better spent on what you're discussing than on an institution with a $1 billion endowment and that pays next to no taxes. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-18994613734903958362015-08-12T13:40:20.265-04:002015-08-12T13:40:20.265-04:00Bernie, isn't redevelopment money to go to com...Bernie, isn't redevelopment money to go to community projects for low income neighborhoods to help with lowered tax revenues. Why are taxpayers footing the bill for a theater and sports field for a private institution. I know for a fact that Lafayette is sitting on an endowment of almost a billion dollars. Why are they taking taxpayer money that should be spent in Eastons WestwardAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-35149747621938575312015-08-12T13:16:17.045-04:002015-08-12T13:16:17.045-04:00Although I think most of my readers are aware of t...Although I think most of my readers are aware of this, I'd like to point out that Scott is a mnember of the board. I believe, Scott, that this is nothing more than an attempt to find a place for the NIZ kids and make it more attractive to people who do not want to move there. In fact, I believe JB Reilly may have provided some funding. If you are interrested in providing me information, please get me all correspondence between not just board members, but school administrators and JB Reilly, Ed Pawlowski and Abe Atiyeh. I'd also like a list of all the students who applied, not by name but by address or general location, and HOW LONG THEY ACTUALLY RESIDED in Allentown. <br /><br />There is no doubt in my mind that the lottery process by which students are chosen is designed to ensure that only certain people are elected. Allentown has many people who do not speak English well. How aware were they that they could apply? Do you really think its mostly transient population, which is working low-paying jobs, is even aware of this school? I can assure you that those with more money or who are being courted to move here are being told about this as a selling point. It is all a part of the gentrification of Allentown. <br /><br />I have no quarrel with the concept or the education being offered. But I don't think that you are able to address my real concern. If you can, I will be happy to accdept it. You have my email addy.Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-80514380364540734642015-08-12T12:42:27.100-04:002015-08-12T12:42:27.100-04:00Bernie,
You are mistaken about building 21. I w...Bernie,<br /><br /> You are mistaken about building 21. I will be happy to forward to you information regarding this cutting edge educational program. This program is a proven vehicle to deliver a quality education to inner city poverty level students. <br /><br /> Scott ArmstrongAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-19014284866908838822015-08-12T12:08:49.569-04:002015-08-12T12:08:49.569-04:00Someone needs to look into the LMT one more. Did t...Someone needs to look into the LMT one more. Did the township endorse an application at some point? Was it a part of the rezoning "negotiation" of 2010? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-49025706166606327002015-08-12T11:45:13.622-04:002015-08-12T11:45:13.622-04:00$5 million dollars in public money for a warehouse...$5 million dollars in public money for a warehouse park is downright criminal. The thing is that Lower Macungie Township is obviously ok with the application. These things don't make it this far without the consent of the municipality. <br /><br />What's pathetic is they will be the first to complain about the trucks and the traffic but it's the PSP and PennDOT problem to fix.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-75362062912996043202015-08-12T11:17:50.086-04:002015-08-12T11:17:50.086-04:00I threw up in my mouth when I saw Liberty Property...I threw up in my mouth when I saw Liberty Property applying for $5 million for development in Lower Macungie Township. WTF..... <br /><br />The BankerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-75236222082349632912015-08-12T11:00:41.326-04:002015-08-12T11:00:41.326-04:00www.budget.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/...www.budget.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/redevelopment_assistance_capital_program/4602Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-4552449290667080722015-08-12T10:48:10.154-04:002015-08-12T10:48:10.154-04:00Is there a link to look at these pre-applications ...Is there a link to look at these pre-applications or find more information?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-32261913168518772722015-08-12T10:18:59.928-04:002015-08-12T10:18:59.928-04:00Mr. Finnell, Your comment and blog link is totally...Mr. Finnell, Your comment and blog link is totally OT and has been deleted. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.com