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Danbury’s Delvin Rodriguez In Action at Mohegan Sun

Posted on January 19, 2008 by John Bailey

WPCNR RINGSIDE. From Star Boxing. (Edited) January 19, 2008: Danbury’s welterweight sensation Delvin Rodriguez (21- 2-1, 13KO’s) will punch back into action against undefeated New Jersey native Troy Browning (20-0-1, 8KO’s) in a ten round welterweight bout February 15 at the Mohegan Sun.

Delvin Rodriguez (in white trunks) in action at the County Center, November 2005.

The energetic Rodriguez is coming off a TKO victory over Keenan Collins on August 24, 2007, in the main event on ESPN2.

Boxing Writer’s Association former President Tim Graham said, “Rodriguez has a style that makes for exciting fights, he goes into a bout with an aggressive attitude and looks to land hard shots”.

Browning may have other ideas. Browning, an undefeated southpaw, scored a stunning 10 round decision over heralded 20 year old Julio Cesar “Baby Face” Garcia in 2007. What made Browning’s win remarkable was that Garcia was coming into the fight with 11 straight knockouts and was a heavy favorite to win.

“This will be one electric night of boxing. Rodriguez is one of the most exciting fighters in our sport and the ESPN fans love his style. Styles make fights and this match-up is a classic Boxer-Puncher bout which always makes for entertaining TV,” said Joe DeGuardia, President of Star Boxing.

Tickets go on sale on Friday, January 18th, 2008 and are fan friendly priced at $75, $40, and $25, at all Ticketmaster outlets, customers may log onto ticketmaster.com or call any Ticketmaster to charge by phone. Tickets will also be available starting Saturday, January 19th at the Mohegan Sun Box Office, subject to availability. Tickets are also available through the Star Boxing office by calling 718- 823-2000 or by going to www.starboxing.com .

A talent packed under card will be announced soon.

Ryan To Gov: Pour On Tax Incentives to Stop Connecticut Flicker Capers

Posted on January 18, 2008 by John Bailey

WPCNR COUNTY CLARION-LEDGER. From Westchester County Board of Legislators. January 18, 2008: County Board Chair Bill Ryan (D-I-WF, White Plains) said that Albany needs to take immediate action to give the state and the county a shot at retaining the film industry business which is leaving New York for neighboring states that have put more competitive tax incentive programs in place to attract the industry.

As reported in Wednesday’s Greenwich Times, the relocation of Blue Sky Studios from White Plains to Greenwich and the expansion of two NBC Universal’s studios/units in Stamford were being hailed by Connecticut state lawmakers as the advent of a ‘Hollywood East’ based in their state.

“The move by Blue Sky Studios highlights a problem that’s been obvious for quite some time,” Ryan said. “State leaders are not watching this and they need to be. Connecticut put a 30% incentive in place and New York did nothing. We’re constantly looking for ways to relieve the burden on property taxpayers. The New York film industry is worth billions in direct and indirect revenues to the state. Because of Albany‘s inaction, now it will be worth billions to neighboring states’ taxpayers instead.”

Ryan pointed out that six months into its new tax incentive program, Connecticut reported $52 million in new film production revenue, compared with only $750,000 for the six months prior to the start of its program. Ryan said that Massachusetts, like Connecticut, is enjoying increased film industry revenue because it also put a more competitive tax incentive program than New York‘s in place.

“The state needs to make our program of incentives competitive again,” said Ryan. “Clearly New York State has the economic muscle to reform the tax incentive program and prevent any further loss to New York taxpayers of the benefits of what was once a thriving industry.”

Ryan, 2nd Vice President of the New York Association of Counties (NYSAC), was able to secure the organization’s approval of a resolution he introduced calling for the governor and the state legislature “to review and overhaul the State’s system of tax credits with the purpose of making New York State pre-eminent in the entertainment industry again.” The resolution said that the state’s “antiquated, non-competitive tax credit policy” has cost it both film industry jobs and revenues.

“NYSAC’s action moves the measure to a prime-time spot on the powerful organization’s Albany lobbying agenda,” said Ryan. “The issue falls squarely into what is be one of the organization’s major thrusts in 2008—economic development.”

Arnold Bernstein returns to Public Life on the Planning Board.

Posted on January 18, 2008 by John Bailey

WPCNR CITY HALL CIRCUIT. January 18, 2008: Mayor Joseph Delfino today announced the appointment of former Councilperson Arnold Bernstein to the seventh and final position on The Plannin Board. Bernstein completed four years as a councilman December 31.

Arnold Bernstein fighting for his Council Seat in September

In a statement by the Mayor, released from City Hall, the Mayor said, “I am delighted to have Arnie join the Planning Board. His knowledge and experience will be an asset to the board. I am thankful that he has decided to remain involved in the future of White Plains.”

There are no more vacancies on the Planning Board. The vacancies were filled with Arnold Bernstein and John Durante. Mr. Durante is a resident of downtown White Plains and a lawyer.

Mr. Bernstein was denied the opportunity to run for a second term as a Councilperson on the Democrat slate due to his being perceived as too pro-developer on key issues. His bid to win a slot on the ticket in the Democratic Primary in September was unsuccessful.

Sales Tax Figures for Holiday Period are IN: EVEN with 2006.

Posted on January 18, 2008 by John Bailey

WPCNR QUILL & EYESHADE. January 18, 2008: City Hall announced the city 2nd Quarter Sales Tax Collection figures today and the “handle” is $11,841,285 (essentially the same as last year: $11, 939,364). The total for the first six months of fiscal 2007-2008 to date is $22,759,093 compared to the comparable July through December period last year, $21,977,064. The city is up in sales tax collections 6.3% over 2007. City Hall characterized the report as “great news.

Last year the city collected a record sales tax of $44.9 Million ($44,853,308). If the second half of 2007-2008 generates last year’s January through June collections of $22.8 Million the city will make its sales tax target ($43 Million), with a surplus, of $2.5 Million ($45.6 Million).