Comments on: PAETEC to come to Midtown plaza with state help http://rochesterturning.com/2007/10/16/paetec-to-come-to-midtown-plaza-with-state-help/ turning the tide upstate Fri, 09 Jan 2009 23:32:34 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: rochesterturning.com: turning the tide upstate http://rochesterturning.com/2007/10/16/paetec-to-come-to-midtown-plaza-with-state-help/#comment-120345 rochesterturning.com: turning the tide upstate Tue, 04 Mar 2008 01:53:06 +0000 http://rochesterturning.com/2007/10/16/paetec-to-come-to-midtown-plaza-with-state-help/#comment-120345 [...] our way in light of her tax grab has already been discounted. How will this budget deficit affect Spitzer’s recent announcement of up to $50 million to demolish Midtown to ready it for [...] [...] our way in light of her tax grab has already been discounted. How will this budget deficit affect Spitzer’s recent announcement of up to $50 million to demolish Midtown to ready it for [...]

]]> By: Pixie http://rochesterturning.com/2007/10/16/paetec-to-come-to-midtown-plaza-with-state-help/#comment-73359 Pixie Fri, 02 Nov 2007 19:20:53 +0000 http://rochesterturning.com/2007/10/16/paetec-to-come-to-midtown-plaza-with-state-help/#comment-73359 well I don't wish to see Rochester as a'mini' Bostor or Dallas. It is just fine as the city / area it is. Something needs to be done with Midtown, as someone who rode the monorail and spent many days downtown and at Midtown growing up it is so sad to see it now. I bought my first album at Record Theater, remember the McCurdy's and Sibleys restaurants wtih affection. well I don’t wish to see Rochester as a’mini’ Bostor or Dallas. It is just fine as the city / area it is. Something needs to be done with Midtown, as someone who rode the monorail and spent many days downtown and at Midtown growing up it is so sad to see it now. I bought my first album at Record Theater, remember the McCurdy’s and Sibleys restaurants wtih affection.

]]> By: rochesterturning.com: turning the tide upstate http://rochesterturning.com/2007/10/16/paetec-to-come-to-midtown-plaza-with-state-help/#comment-70479 rochesterturning.com: turning the tide upstate Fri, 26 Oct 2007 10:31:31 +0000 http://rochesterturning.com/2007/10/16/paetec-to-come-to-midtown-plaza-with-state-help/#comment-70479 [...] reader writes in to tell us that just as PAETEC is bringing jobs to downtown Rochester, Gannett is taking them out, by outsourcing customer service [...] [...] reader writes in to tell us that just as PAETEC is bringing jobs to downtown Rochester, Gannett is taking them out, by outsourcing customer service [...]

]]> By: rochesterturning.com: turning the tide upstate http://rochesterturning.com/2007/10/16/paetec-to-come-to-midtown-plaza-with-state-help/#comment-69228 rochesterturning.com: turning the tide upstate Tue, 23 Oct 2007 11:35:45 +0000 http://rochesterturning.com/2007/10/16/paetec-to-come-to-midtown-plaza-with-state-help/#comment-69228 [...] Spitzer pointed to trips he had made to Buffalo, Rochester, and other upstate cities in recent weeks to announce major economic development deals, which he [...] [...] Spitzer pointed to trips he had made to Buffalo, Rochester, and other upstate cities in recent weeks to announce major economic development deals, which he [...]

]]> By: rochesterturning.com: turning the tide upstate http://rochesterturning.com/2007/10/16/paetec-to-come-to-midtown-plaza-with-state-help/#comment-68450 rochesterturning.com: turning the tide upstate Sun, 21 Oct 2007 10:29:56 +0000 http://rochesterturning.com/2007/10/16/paetec-to-come-to-midtown-plaza-with-state-help/#comment-68450 [...] over at the D&C, local Republicans are already whining about the proposed conversion of Midtown Mall to PAETEC headquarters. The reason is just as petty as you would think: they’re mad they weren’t invited to [...] [...] over at the D&C, local Republicans are already whining about the proposed conversion of Midtown Mall to PAETEC headquarters. The reason is just as petty as you would think: they’re mad they weren’t invited to [...]

]]> By: rochesterturning.com: turning the tide upstate http://rochesterturning.com/2007/10/16/paetec-to-come-to-midtown-plaza-with-state-help/#comment-67372 rochesterturning.com: turning the tide upstate Thu, 18 Oct 2007 20:47:21 +0000 http://rochesterturning.com/2007/10/16/paetec-to-come-to-midtown-plaza-with-state-help/#comment-67372 [...] hard for me to write about the new plans for Midtown Plaza without having this sick feeling that Rotten or MAT or some such will show up here and call me an [...] [...] hard for me to write about the new plans for Midtown Plaza without having this sick feeling that Rotten or MAT or some such will show up here and call me an [...]

]]> By: Jiminy Bizbo http://rochesterturning.com/2007/10/16/paetec-to-come-to-midtown-plaza-with-state-help/#comment-67101 Jiminy Bizbo Thu, 18 Oct 2007 01:06:16 +0000 http://rochesterturning.com/2007/10/16/paetec-to-come-to-midtown-plaza-with-state-help/#comment-67101 Way to go Itchy :) Way to go Itchy :)

]]> By: Itchy http://rochesterturning.com/2007/10/16/paetec-to-come-to-midtown-plaza-with-state-help/#comment-66941 Itchy Wed, 17 Oct 2007 15:17:27 +0000 http://rochesterturning.com/2007/10/16/paetec-to-come-to-midtown-plaza-with-state-help/#comment-66941 Huuuuuge, Rochester. It's huge. Huuuuuge, Rochester. It’s huge.

]]> By: Itchy http://rochesterturning.com/2007/10/16/paetec-to-come-to-midtown-plaza-with-state-help/#comment-66940 Itchy Wed, 17 Oct 2007 15:15:58 +0000 http://rochesterturning.com/2007/10/16/paetec-to-come-to-midtown-plaza-with-state-help/#comment-66940 That's the truth. That’s the truth.

]]> By: tom http://rochesterturning.com/2007/10/16/paetec-to-come-to-midtown-plaza-with-state-help/#comment-66817 tom Wed, 17 Oct 2007 05:35:27 +0000 http://rochesterturning.com/2007/10/16/paetec-to-come-to-midtown-plaza-with-state-help/#comment-66817 This is truly amazing for the city of Rochester. While I didn't live here when Midtown was a popular spot and I understand many will be sad to see it go, one has to realize it's been pretty much dead for at least 14 year (my time in the area). A company bringing 600 people with good jobs right into the heart of the city is so huge. This is truly amazing for the city of Rochester. While I didn’t live here when Midtown was a popular spot and I understand many will be sad to see it go, one has to realize it’s been pretty much dead for at least 14 year (my time in the area).

A company bringing 600 people with good jobs right into the heart of the city is so huge.

]]> By: hsrstud http://rochesterturning.com/2007/10/16/paetec-to-come-to-midtown-plaza-with-state-help/#comment-66704 hsrstud Wed, 17 Oct 2007 00:32:16 +0000 http://rochesterturning.com/2007/10/16/paetec-to-come-to-midtown-plaza-with-state-help/#comment-66704 "He, through his control of the Senate has blocked the appointments of over 85 department heads that Spitzer wants to put in place in his administration." Fortunately, this will change by the end of January, whether Bruno likes it or not. Spitzer can make a bunch of recess appointments during the only state-mandated legislative vacation of the year. Bruno will be able to bang his gavel as much as he wants, but he won't be able to open session each day for five minutes like he did during the summer break. “He, through his control of the Senate has blocked the appointments of over 85 department heads that Spitzer wants to put in place in his administration.”

Fortunately, this will change by the end of January, whether Bruno likes it or not. Spitzer can make a bunch of recess appointments during the only state-mandated legislative vacation of the year. Bruno will be able to bang his gavel as much as he wants, but he won’t be able to open session each day for five minutes like he did during the summer break.

]]> By: Jiminy Bizbo http://rochesterturning.com/2007/10/16/paetec-to-come-to-midtown-plaza-with-state-help/#comment-66678 Jiminy Bizbo Tue, 16 Oct 2007 23:54:44 +0000 http://rochesterturning.com/2007/10/16/paetec-to-come-to-midtown-plaza-with-state-help/#comment-66678 The significance of this is TREMENDOUS. When is the last time the State of New York actually pitched in with words of HOPE, let alone dollars to see the potential our community has, and makes a willing effort to make it a reality. The number of jobs anticipated is over 1000 - this will definitely help to get some of the displaced workers here impacted by downsizing back to work, and this is just the preliminary growth. The potential for even greater expansion is real. Paychex did it - Paetec can too. The fact that the expansion is downtown is even more significant. Jobs = prosperity. Expansion and building = committment and improvement. The 40 to 100 million being invested is PAETEC's own money - showing their dedication to the future as well. This is a win/win for every person who wiped a tear when the Kodak buildings were imploded. This is actual GROWTH - and HOPE. No amount of money can buy that for a community! As far as Bruno - this is one thorn that needs to be taught a serious lesson. He, through his control of the Senate has blocked the appointments of over 85 department heads that Spitzer wants to put in place in his administration. Right now he's running on the original Pataki appointments! Talk about cocky! Hopefully this November the message will be sent from the town levels, to the county and to the state that the practice of monopolization and politics that deter from the good and the will of the people will no longer be tolerated. That way, in the next election when the State Senate seats are up for election - the power they are yielding today as a sword, will be taken away and replaced with a butter knife. Bruno is too accustomed to having his way in Albany after all those years he got the free ride from Pataki and Company. It's time to remind them all that they work for the PEOPLE who ELECT them - not their own selfish interests. Viva November! Viva Paetec! Thank You Eliot Spitzer! The significance of this is TREMENDOUS. When is the last time the State of New York actually pitched in with words of HOPE, let alone dollars to see the potential our community has, and makes a willing effort to make it a reality. The number of jobs anticipated is over 1000 - this will definitely help to get some of the displaced workers here impacted by downsizing back to work, and this is just the preliminary growth. The potential for even greater expansion is real. Paychex did it - Paetec can too. The fact that the expansion is downtown is even more significant. Jobs = prosperity. Expansion and building = committment and improvement. The 40 to 100 million being invested is PAETEC’s own money - showing their dedication to the future as well. This is a win/win for every person who wiped a tear when the Kodak buildings were imploded. This is actual GROWTH - and HOPE. No amount of money can buy that for a community!

As far as Bruno - this is one thorn that needs to be taught a serious lesson. He, through his control of the Senate has blocked the appointments of over 85 department heads that Spitzer wants to put in place in his administration. Right now he’s running on the original Pataki appointments! Talk about cocky!

Hopefully this November the message will be sent from the town levels, to the county and to the state that the practice of monopolization and politics that deter from the good and the will of the people will no longer be tolerated. That way, in the next election when the State Senate seats are up for election - the power they are yielding today as a sword, will be taken away and replaced with a butter knife.

Bruno is too accustomed to having his way in Albany after all those years he got the free ride from Pataki and Company. It’s time to remind them all that they work for the PEOPLE who ELECT them - not their own selfish interests.

Viva November! Viva Paetec! Thank You Eliot Spitzer!

]]> By: MGH http://rochesterturning.com/2007/10/16/paetec-to-come-to-midtown-plaza-with-state-help/#comment-66674 MGH Tue, 16 Oct 2007 23:31:58 +0000 http://rochesterturning.com/2007/10/16/paetec-to-come-to-midtown-plaza-with-state-help/#comment-66674 Cheers to Paetec! This is what Paychex should have done 20 to 25 years ago (?)- at the corner of North Main and Clinton. I'll never forgive Tom Golisano for saying "Who needs downtown Rochester?" and building his world headquarters in a cornfield in Penfield. He can never give enough money away to make up for the damage he caused this community by not putting his headquarters downtown. Cheers to Paetec! This is what Paychex should have done 20 to 25 years ago (?)- at the corner of North Main and Clinton. I’ll never forgive Tom Golisano for saying “Who needs downtown Rochester?” and building his world headquarters in a cornfield in Penfield. He can never give enough money away to make up for the damage he caused this community by not putting his headquarters downtown.

]]> By: hsrstud http://rochesterturning.com/2007/10/16/paetec-to-come-to-midtown-plaza-with-state-help/#comment-66647 hsrstud Tue, 16 Oct 2007 21:20:12 +0000 http://rochesterturning.com/2007/10/16/paetec-to-come-to-midtown-plaza-with-state-help/#comment-66647 Bruno could try to stall this, but I think it would be a really ill-advised move. Jobs and healthy redevelopment are bipartisan issues. Pretty much everyone wants both, especially in our area. There aren't too many bastions left for the Republican Party in NYS. I don't see how it would help the Repubs to throw a wrench into a major upstate development project(s). From my perspective, the only reason they've been able to attract as much support as they have over the years in our region is because of their faux-platform on taxes and jobs. I think many people in our area now realize (especially after Maggie's fiasco) that the Republican Party is full of hot air on the tax issue. If the Repubs oppose redevelopment and jobs, they've pretty much nixed their proffered reason for existing. There are issues that can be stalled on, and then there are issues where you fall on your sword if you make the wrong move. I would urge Bruno to choose wisely. Bruno could try to stall this, but I think it would be a really ill-advised move. Jobs and healthy redevelopment are bipartisan issues. Pretty much everyone wants both, especially in our area.

There aren’t too many bastions left for the Republican Party in NYS. I don’t see how it would help the Repubs to throw a wrench into a major upstate development project(s). From my perspective, the only reason they’ve been able to attract as much support as they have over the years in our region is because of their faux-platform on taxes and jobs. I think many people in our area now realize (especially after Maggie’s fiasco) that the Republican Party is full of hot air on the tax issue. If the Repubs oppose redevelopment and jobs, they’ve pretty much nixed their proffered reason for existing.

There are issues that can be stalled on, and then there are issues where you fall on your sword if you make the wrong move. I would urge Bruno to choose wisely.

]]> By: dennis o'brien http://rochesterturning.com/2007/10/16/paetec-to-come-to-midtown-plaza-with-state-help/#comment-66635 dennis o'brien Tue, 16 Oct 2007 20:06:02 +0000 http://rochesterturning.com/2007/10/16/paetec-to-come-to-midtown-plaza-with-state-help/#comment-66635 that is huge. and to add on to that, it won't be our usual half ass fix things up to look nice (ahem war memorial). this will be brand new and will look and feel as such. i would hope that the whole project will give some optimism and hope to our famously negative residents. that is huge. and to add on to that, it won’t be our usual half ass fix things up to look nice (ahem war memorial). this will be brand new and will look and feel as such. i would hope that the whole project will give some optimism and hope to our famously negative residents.

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