Chnl 10 11pm news just reported McCarthy will be acting Mayor.  

dvr for mayor ? ? ? ? ? ?

He, apparently, lives in the town of Rotterdam - but he won't tell anyone where.

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Stratton resigning as mayor to take Cuomo post
By Jimmy Vielkind And Lauren Stanforth
Updated:11:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 8, 2011

SCHENECTADY -- Brian U. Stratton will resign as mayor and take an appointment with Gov. Andrew Cuomo's administration, two people familiar with the mayor's plans said late Tuesday.

An announcement is expected Wednesday. However, what the new position will be for the Schenectady Democrat is unknown.

The move ends years of speculation that Stratton would get a job with a state Democratic administration, starting with the election of then Gov. Eliot Spitzer in 2006.

The switch also comes as Stratton faces his first real challenge for re-election this November from former Union College President Roger Hull. Stratton had yet to announce if he would run for his third, four-year term.

The mayor informed several people of the pending change Tuesday. He did not return calls for comment.

City Corporation Council L. John Van Norden said in the event of a mayoral vacancy, the City Council president can discharge the duties of mayor. The council can then vote to appoint a new mayor, but it has to be someone who is not a council member..................>>>>................>>>>............Read more: http://www.timesunion.com/loca.....22.php#ixzz1DSj4hrQv

Meanwhile over at the Gazetto zzzzzzzzzzz. If it does not fit into their warped local view that "All is Well" don't print it? No one can believe how they could fumble the ball on an only in Schenectady story.

     This announcement has been met with rejoicing in the community. If it was warmer and the streets were cleared there would be dancing.

Wow not even a mention in the Gazette online : )

Rumors that he will go to the Canal Corporation to replace Carmela Mantello. The Canal Corp is a taxpayer money pit that is often touted as a vehicle for Upstate "renaissance". Stratton has valuable experience captaining a sinking ship.

Fred Dicker on Talk1300 really hit the Gazette hard about their being scooped big time.

It figures that the entire NY State system is warped when Stratton gets an appointment from the Governor and a ride on Air Force One. Definitely speaks to the incompetency of the State if this man is chosen for ANYTHING! If he's one of the best...wow, the worst have got to be something to see.

What's next? Morris and Gillen team up for Metroplex infomercials "Sham-now"?

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Wow not even a mention in the Gazette online.

It's not in the print edition either. Another scoop for the Times Union. Stratton isn't the only one tanking.

This is now on the Gazette website, but I'm not subscribed.  For anyone that is, here's the link:
https://www.dailygazette.com/news/2011/feb/09/20911_stratton/

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It figures that the entire NY State system is warped when Stratton gets an appointment from the Governor and a ride on Air Force One. Definitely speaks to the incompetency of the State if this man is chosen for ANYTHING! If he's one of the best...wow, the worst have got to be something to see.

What's next? Morris and Gillen team up for Metroplex infomercials "Sham-now"?

I couldn't agree more!! Appointing anyone who governs a city with the highest taxes says volumes about nys new administration. Stratton and the rest of the schenectady dems know this is the only way any of them will make it to the state level.....by appointment only!

If cuomo 'picked' Stratton for this appointment.........don't look for much of an improvement in this state!!!!

YNN is stating that the position that Stratton is taking is as head of the Canal Corporation.  You know what that means, look for tolls on the Thruway to go through the roof.

This was payback, I'm sure.