Chenango County Land Auction: 71 Forested Acres with Kettle Lake, Gas & Mineral Rights

Bob & Sallie Connelly will conduct an onsite Auction of the Real Estate at 2117 State Highway 220, McDonough, NY 13801 on Saturday, October 9, 2010 at 1:00 pm with an Open House Sunday, September 12, 2010, noon to 4 pm and by appointment. The property is selling AS IS with a Warranty Deed. The minimum opening bid is $250,000 and the buyer's premium is 10%.

Originally developed by FDR's Civilian Conservation Corps, the 71 acre property, situated  halfway between New York City and Buffalo, is classed "seasonal" with no utilities.  With its own 10 acre kettle lake and 7000 acres of State forest surrounding it, it’s ideal for nature lovers, fishermen and hunters. It includes two small buildings that could be made serviceable, one with a wood stove and privy.

Located in Chenango County which has many active gas wells, and in the productive Marcellus shale formation, the property includes all gas and mineral rights, making it a potentially profitable acquisition.

Additional details, photos, and directions are available in the auction brochure (PDF: 571KB).

Bob and Sallie Connelly, whose business includes antiques, auctions, appraisals and an art gallery, have been conducting auctions in the Binghamton, NY area for more than 30 years.

For more information, visit the Connelly's website: http://www.bobconnelly.com/

Tom Roach, Rob Astorino at WPCNA August Meeting

White Plains Common Council President Thomas Roach will be the Guest Speaker at the August meeting of the White Plains Council of Neighborhood Associations. Westchester County Executive Rob Astorino will also address the meeting and hold a Q&A session afterward.

The August meeting of the White Plains Council of Neighborhood Associations (WPCNA) will be held at Education House at 5 Homeside Lane in White Plains, NY at 7:30 pm on Tuesday, August 10, 2010. Council President Tom Roach will explore "Leadership in a Fiscal Crisis " in his keynote address. County Executive Rob Astorino will round out the evening with a brief topical presentation followed by a question and answer period. Admission is free and the public is invited to attend and participate.

Councilman Roach was graduated magna cum laude from SUNY Albany with a B.A. in political science, and earned his law degree at SUNY Buffalo. Tom is currently with the Mamaroneck firm of Mead, Hecht, Conklin, and Gallagher, where he is engaged primarily in civil litigation. First elected to the White Plains Common Council in 2001, he is an advocate for open space and environmental issues as well as fiscal responsibility. He is a candidate for New York State Assembly, 89th District.

County Executive Astorino earned his B.A. in communications at Fordham University and went on to a career in the radio industry, serving most recently as program director of The Catholic Channel on Sirius Satellite Radio. He served on the Mount Pleasant Town Board for 12 years, including 6 as deputy supervisor. He was elected to the Westchester County Board of Legislators in 2003 and as County Executive in 2009. He is an advocate for efficient government, excellence in education and environmental protections.

The August WPCNA meeting continues to develop the timely theme of "Leadership in Governance." Our guests are prominent and popular speakers, so come early to get a good seat.  The meeting will get underway promptly at 7:30 pm to allow time for audience participation.

The WPCNA, which is an apolitical non-governmental organization, provides a citywide forum on education, safety, health, government, the environment, and open space.  Its members are the autonomous neighborhood associations dedicated to preserving and improving the quality of life in White Plains.

To learn more about the WPCNA, please visit: http://www.wpcna.org/.

CONTACT:

Louis J. Bruno
White Plains Council of Neighborhood Associations (WPCNA)
914-574-2269 Phone
mailto:loubruno@wpcna.org

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Antiques Auction in Binghamton, NY

Bob & Sallie Connelly will conduct a Summer Antique Auction at the Showplace in Binghamton [view map] on Friday, July 30, 2010 at 6:00 pm with a preview at 5:00 pm. All of the items in this auction are selling without reserve AS IS (No Refunds, No Returns) at a 10% buyers premium.

Photos of selected items are displayed in an AuctionZip Gallery.

The auction includes antiques, the contents of a 19th century barber shop from Montour Falls, NY, china, porcelain, and glassware, toys, banks, and dolls, silver, watches, accessories, paintings and prints, and four vintage cars.

Highlights include an unusual Tiffany Studios library lamp with #481 base; a 10-tune Mermod Freres cylinder music box; an American Burl trencher, dated 1814; a striking Philadelphia mahogany corner cupboard with flame finials; a solid oak double back bar, 8'7" x 10'3" x 15.5" deep with beveled glass mirrors and white marble top (from the barber shop); a U.S. and Spain cast iron mechanical bank marked Pat Pending -- guaranteed to be vintage; a yellow and black Arcade toy Yellow Cab, with different phone numbers on each side; three German Armand Marseille dolls; an 800 German silver center piece, 6" x 11" long, 21.145 troy ounce with gold wash adornments; a 23-jewel Veritas pocket watch; an Edison Victrola with morning glory horn, support arm and spare reproducer; and a 2-gallon Whites of Binghamton stoneware jug.

Approximate selling times:

• Barber shop Items -- 6:30 pm
• Tiffany Lamp -- 7:00 pm
• U.S. and Spain bank and toys -- 7:15 pm
• Cars -- 7:30 pm

Additional details, photos, and directions are available in the auction brochure (PDF: 537KB), which is also available in a slim version (162KB) without photos.

Absentee and phone bids for this auction can be submitted using the online bidform. Bidders must be pre-registered.

Bob and Sallie Connelly, whose business includes antiques, auctions, appraisals and an art gallery, have been conducting auctions in the Binghamton, NY area for more than 30 years.

For more information, visit the Connelly's website: http://www.bobconnelly.com/

Nita Lowey at WPCNA Sustainability Expo

Nita Lowey, Congresswoman for New York's 18th District, will be the Guest of Honor and deliver the Opening Address at the WPCNA Sustainability Expo on Saturday, June 5, 2010.  The Expo, which is sponsored by the White Plains Council of Neighborhood Associations (WPCNA) in partnership with the White Plains School District, will be held at the new Post Road School at 175 West Post Road, White Plains, NY 10606 from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm.

A founder of the Hudson River Congressional Caucus and former co-chair of the Long Island Sound Caucus, Ms. Lowey gets high marks from the League of Conservation Voters for her efforts to protect the environment and stop climate change. Congresswoman Lowey is currently working to secure federal funding for sustainability projects in Westchester and Rockland Counties.

The focus of the Expo is applied sustainability -- things we can do now to conserve, preserve and protect the environment. Geared towards individuals, as well as home, building, and business owners, the Expo will include a program of presentations in the Auditorium coupled with breaks and exhibits in the adjacent Cafeteria.

It will feature an Architect's Tour of the new school, called the “greenest in New York State.” Participating presenters and exhibitors come from the White Plains student body, from government, business, and non-governmental agencies, and from community groups. Topics span the gamut from agriculture through energy efficiency to transportation and waste water management.

Among the special exhibits will be a free-cycling Take It or Leave It (TILI) booth where visitors can LEAVE an unwanted household item in good condition -- one item per person -- and TAKE an item found at the booth.  TILI items should be portable by one person. No computers or  monitors please. The booth is a preview of a TILI "store" coming soon to White Plains' Gedney Recycling Yard.

The Expo is open to the public and admission is FREE.  Morning coffee and a light lunch will be served.

To register for the event, go to http://wpcnaexpo.eventbrite.com?ref=elink or email rsvp@wpcna.org with your name and number of guests.

For more information, including a program of talks, visit the WPCNA website at www.wpcna.org or contact Louis J. Bruno at
914-574-2269 or by email to loubruno@wpcna.org.

Oyster Bay Historical Society Seeks Executive Director

The Oyster Bay Historical Society is a 50 year old community-based organization serving the town of Oyster Bay from the South to the North shores of Long Island, New York. Our respected Executive Director of 18 years must leave us for personal reasons, and we are seeking a replacement to provide innovative and effective leadership in a time of active growth.

The Executive Director position is focused heavily on the continued development of external relations with other non profit organizations, local governmental entities, the media and the community at large. The Executive Director is responsible for the successful management of the Society, its staff and volunteers, and its various programs in order to attain the goals envisioned by the Board of Trustees. Immediate tasks will include working with the Board to complete the capital campaign; building an endowment fund; and overseeing the development of the new research and collections center.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) in history, museum studies, art history, preservation or a related field or work experience equivalent to same; 3 years in an administrative supervisory capacity; a demonstrated record of successful grant writing and proficiency in office-based computer applications.

Please send resume and cover letter to: Frank Leone, Chairman, Director’s Search Committee, Oyster Bay Historical Society, Box 297, Oyster Bay, NY 11771. Material may also be e-mailed to obhistory@aol.com, attention Frank Leone, Chairman, Search Committee.

For further information on the Society and its programs, visit our web site at www.oysterbayhistory.org.

On-Site Estate Auction

Bob & Sallie Connelly will conduct an Auction of the Estate of Sue Thompson on-site at 30 Clifton Blvd, Binghamton, NY 13903-1420 on Thursday, May 20, 2010 at 6:00 pm with a preview at 5:00 pm. The auction includes furniture, art and related items, jewelry, hundreds of smalls and miscellaneous items..

Photos of selected items are displayed in an AuctionZip Gallery.

Of particular interest is the ARTWORK, including by well known regional artists such as Hans Junga, Don Kah, Larry Stratton, John Wagner, Leo Bitteker, Ruth Harasta, Nai-Hua Frances Li, Toney Cocen, Claudine, Craig Tebler, Paul Elliott, Marion Simpson, Sue Thompson, and Pat Martin.

Additional details, photos and directions are available in the large auction brochure (PDF: 221 KB), which is also available without photos (126 KB).

Absentee and phone bids for this auction can be submitted using the online bidform. Bidders must be pre-registered.

Bob and Sallie Connelly, whose business includes antiques, auctions, appraisals and an art gallery, have been conducting auctions in the Binghamton, NY area for more than 30 years.

For more information, visit the Connelly's website: http://www.bobconnelly.com/

Robert Hoch and Mack Carter on Leadership at WPCNA

Robert Hoch, President of the White Plains Historical Society (WPHS), and Mack Carter, Executive Director of the White Plains Housing Authority (WPHA) will explore "Leadership in Governance" at the May meeting of the White Plains Council of Neighborhood Associations.

The May meeting of the White Plains Council of Neighborhood Associations (WPCNA) will be held at Education House at 5 Homeside Lane in White Plains, NY at 7:30 pm on Tuesday, May 11, 2010. The guest speakers will be WPHS President Robert L. Hoch, Esq., a prominent White Plains attorney and history buff, who will talk about "Leaders in White Plains History" and Mack Carter, the WPHA Director and community leader, who will examine "Leadership in Housing."  Admission is free and the public is invited to attend and participate.

Robert Hoch studied political science at Johns Hopkins and earned his J.D. at Albany Law School.  A legislative counsel to State Senator Leonard P. Stavisky of Queens early in his career, he is currently Director of Government Affairs at Cablevision. A popular speaker, he has been active in WPHS initiatives, including preservation of the Purdy family cemetery.

Mack Carter is a Brooklyn native who lived in the Sumner Housing projects as a youth, attending Erasmus High then Long Island University.  Before becoming Executive Director of the WPHA, he served as Westchester County Commissioner of Hospitals.  An innovative and intuitive administrator he is credited with bringing "heart," "intelligence," and "ingenuity" to the WPHA.

The May WPCNA meeting continues to develop the timely theme of "Leadership in Governance." Before the main program, Bob Meyerson of Havilands Manor will talk about recent developments in rapid transit projects, and White Plains Common Councilwoman Beth Smayda will discuss "The City Budget: A Process in Crisis." Come early to get a good seat.  The meeting will get underway promptly at 7:30 pm to allow time for audience participation.

The WPCNA, which is an apolitical non-governmental organization, provides a citywide forum on education, safety, health, government, the environment, and open space.  Its members are the autonomous neighborhood associations dedicated to preserving and improving the quality of life in White Plains.

To learn more about the WPCNA, please visit: http://www.wpcna.org/.

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