Title: BREAKING NEWS: The Latest From Kate Murray
Snowman39 - March 31, 2009 03:02 AM (GMT)
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| The Town of Hempstead has a new set of grass cutters for the Norman J. Levy Park and Preserve in Merrick, and they go by the names Sleepy, Sneezy, Bashful, Happy and Doc. The five are Nigerian dwarf goats and their assignment will be controlling weeds and overgrowth at the 50-acre preserve. The puppy-sized goats, between 4 and 6 weeks old, spent Monday in their pen, grazing on goat pellets. By autumn, town officials hope the five will be chowing down grass and weeds "We'll let them eat to their hearts' content," said Town Supervisor Kate Murray. "Basically, they're going to be our natural lawn mowers." But the goats won't have free rein of the preserve: They will either be tethered to a line, tended on leashes or kept inside a movable fence. And although the animals are considered gentle, children will not be allowed to pet them. "There's an overabundance of caution at this point," Murray said. "They're young, they're unpredictable and it's not really their purpose." The town paid $1,200 for the five goats, which were born at the Long Island Zoological Society in Manorville. The town expects to save money that would have been spent on labor, gas, lawn mowers and line trimmers. Officials also touted the goats' value to the environment, as their carbon footprint will be smaller than that of lawn care machinery. Park rangers named the herd after five of the Seven Dwarfs who befriended Snow White in the fairy tale and movie. At a media event Monday, Doc showed his flair for the theatrical. From inside a Little Tikes playhouse, he climbed onto a food trough, then jumped out a window to the amusement of officials and Ilene Robinson's third-grade class from nearby Norman J. Levy Lakeside Elementary School. It's not the first time the preserve has turned to unusual methods to respond to issues at the facility. Four years ago, guinea fowl were brought in to control ticks. They feed on insects and, since their arrival, the preserve hasn't had any reports of ticks, Murray said. The preserve hopes the goats will thrive - and perhaps add to their ranks. "We figure with one boy and four girls, nature might take its course," Murray said. |
ronski631 - March 31, 2009 03:21 AM (GMT)
what a F**king B!tch :angrier:
carbons2k - March 31, 2009 01:37 PM (GMT)
C U Next Tuesday!
25yearfan - March 31, 2009 01:41 PM (GMT)
Glad to see TOH keeping the priorities straight.
More cute farm animals = more attention from Kate Murray? Worth a try, c'mon Charles, add a petting zoo.
More cute farm animals = more attention from Kate Murray? Worth a try, c'mon Charles, add a petting zoo.
Bossy22 - March 31, 2009 01:58 PM (GMT)
Quick Charles...change the name of the Lighthouse to the Goathouse and this thing will get approved. Meet me at the Goathouse...just don't touch the goats.
IslandersfanfromManchesterN.J. - March 31, 2009 02:13 PM (GMT)
I'll give her a carbon footprint right up her butt. You brainwash wacko..
IslandersWin86 - March 31, 2009 02:36 PM (GMT)
50 Acres. 5 Goats.
I hope they're hungry.
I hope they're hungry.
MMingE - March 31, 2009 02:51 PM (GMT)
That a way to take on the tough issues Kate :applaud:
Canadian Isles Fan - March 31, 2009 03:00 PM (GMT)
Who is cleaning up the goat sh!t?
7th Woman - March 31, 2009 03:02 PM (GMT)
| QUOTE (Canadian Isles Fan @ Mar 31 2009, 11:00 AM) |
| Who is cleaning up the goat sh!t? |
I was just going to ask the same damn question!!!!
25yearfan - March 31, 2009 03:35 PM (GMT)
| QUOTE (7th Woman @ Mar 31 2009, 11:02 AM) | ||
I was just going to ask the same damn question!!!! |
All goat "output" will be harvested into a new biofuel. Benefits:
- new jobs for biofuel harvesters (hey, kids, sign up now for your summer job!)
- clean energy, even FURTHER reducing the already reduced carbon footprint
- another press release and photo opportunity for Kate Murray that does not involve the Lighthouse Project
Predicted here first, folks.
totallypucked - March 31, 2009 03:50 PM (GMT)
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| "We'll let them eat to their hearts' content," said Town Supervisor Kate Murray. |
That's what Maggie Moo Murray's been doing every day of her life.
7th Woman - March 31, 2009 04:02 PM (GMT)
| QUOTE (25yearfan @ Mar 31 2009, 11:35 AM) | ||||
All goat "output" will be harvested into a new biofuel. Benefits: - new jobs for biofuel harvesters (hey, kids, sign up now for your summer job!) - clean energy, even FURTHER reducing the already reduced carbon footprint - another press release and photo opportunity for Kate Murray that does not involve the Lighthouse Project Predicted here first, folks. |
:WORSHIP:
You always make me laugh...
dragoneye - March 31, 2009 04:03 PM (GMT)
Possible headlines:
Goat attacks rise 300% in August.
Goat poop vs lawnmowers.
Child butted in rear by ornery goat.
Goat health care premiums rise as soccer field grass remains unkempt.
Goat attacks rise 300% in August.
Goat poop vs lawnmowers.
Child butted in rear by ornery goat.
Goat health care premiums rise as soccer field grass remains unkempt.
4CUPZ - March 31, 2009 05:31 PM (GMT)
THOSE GOATS WONT EVEN SEE EASTER SUNDAY
THE NATIVES ARE PLANNING THEIR HOLIDAY FEASTS AS WE TYPE
THE NATIVES ARE PLANNING THEIR HOLIDAY FEASTS AS WE TYPE
Canadian Isles Fan - March 31, 2009 05:36 PM (GMT)
Great. Goats stealing student summer jobs. What next? Monkeys to work construction for the Lighthouse project? How about donkeys serving as politicians? Oh wait, they already are.
Webb20 - March 31, 2009 05:45 PM (GMT)
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| They will either be tethered to a line, tended on leashes or kept inside a movable fence. |
I'm calling PETA.
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| The town paid $1,200 for the five goats, which were born at the Long Island Zoological Society in Manorville. The town expects to save money that would have been spent on labor, gas, lawn mowers and line trimmers. Officials also touted the goats' value to the environment, as their carbon footprint will be smaller than that of lawn care machinery. |
Manorville, I know my town was good for something. Better their 'carbon footprint' lay in the TOH than my town, at least I wont step in it.
Craving_the_Cup_Since_1992 - March 31, 2009 07:04 PM (GMT)
Don't call PETA. You don't want those douche-holes anywhere near LI.
I must applaud Kate Murray. In these hard economic times, she grabbed the goat by the horns, and did something that will help TOH for years to come....
I must applaud Kate Murray. In these hard economic times, she grabbed the goat by the horns, and did something that will help TOH for years to come....
IslandersWin86 - March 31, 2009 07:19 PM (GMT)
| QUOTE (Craving_the_Cup_Since_1992 @ Mar 31 2009, 03:04 PM) |
| Don't call PETA. You don't want those douche-holes anywhere near LI. |
^+1
Kasperitix - March 31, 2009 07:35 PM (GMT)
| QUOTE (Canadian Isles Fan @ Mar 31 2009, 12:36 PM) |
| Great. Goats stealing student summer jobs. What next? Monkeys to work construction for the Lighthouse project? How about donkeys serving as politicians? Oh wait, they already are. |
HA! Did you see Murray's picture this morning? She blended right in with the goats. All i can think of is the Adam Sandler skit on one of his albums.
Shooter - March 31, 2009 08:30 PM (GMT)
| QUOTE (Kasperitix @ Mar 31 2009, 02:35 PM) | ||
HA! Did you see Murray's picture this morning? She blended right in with the goats. All i can think of is the Adam Sandler skit on one of his albums. |
We can sacrifice a goat before every home game.
stevedepot - March 31, 2009 08:43 PM (GMT)
Snowman39 - March 31, 2009 08:51 PM (GMT)
| QUOTE (stevedepot @ Mar 31 2009, 03:43 PM) |
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:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:
Dr. Generosity - March 31, 2009 10:20 PM (GMT)
| QUOTE (Bossy22 @ Mar 31 2009, 08:58 AM) |
| Quick Charles...change the name of the Lighthouse to the Goathouse and this thing will get approved. Meet me at the Goathouse... |
:rofl: :thumbsup:
25yearfan - March 31, 2009 10:36 PM (GMT)
Maybe we can get her on Sports Center giving an update a la Breuer
3POTI - March 31, 2009 10:45 PM (GMT)
well for the love of animals....I applaud this
:applaud: :applaud: :applaud:
:applaud: :applaud: :applaud:
LEDZEP - March 31, 2009 10:57 PM (GMT)
| QUOTE (25yearfan @ Mar 31 2009, 06:36 PM) |
| Maybe we can get her on Sports Center giving an update a la Breuer |
Jim Brewer
:applaud: :applaud:
Islander4cups - March 31, 2009 11:54 PM (GMT)
| QUOTE (Canadian Isles Fan @ Mar 31 2009, 10:00 AM) |
| Who is cleaning up the goat sh!t? |
It goes directly into Kate since she's full of it.
4CUPZ - April 1, 2009 02:16 AM (GMT)
| QUOTE (stevedepot @ Mar 31 2009, 04:43 PM) |
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You realize that face looks like it could fit at either end
oldislesfan - April 1, 2009 02:19 AM (GMT)
Again Tom,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,P.M.P.
:rotflmao: :rotflmao: :yea:
25yearfan - April 1, 2009 03:27 AM (GMT)
News at 11 - one of the next segments on wNbc is how a local town is using goats to keep the lawn trimmed.... I'm sure I mangled the teaser, but it's up after the next block of commercials.
25yearfan - April 1, 2009 04:52 AM (GMT)
I hate to get all serious, but seriously now -- the other shoe is dropping:
See Newsday & of course CB's blog for lots more - Murray posturing for Federal funds for NVMC refurb, dismissing Lighthouse plan beyond reno....
Kate Murray makes it clear where she stands - Newsday article
See Newsday & of course CB's blog for lots more - Murray posturing for Federal funds for NVMC refurb, dismissing Lighthouse plan beyond reno....
Kate Murray makes it clear where she stands - Newsday article
NyIslanders2005 - April 1, 2009 05:07 AM (GMT)
I don't see how she dismisses the Lighthouse plan beyond reno..?
25yearfan - April 1, 2009 05:21 AM (GMT)
| QUOTE (NyIslanders2005 @ Apr 1 2009, 01:07 AM) |
| I don't see how she dismisses the Lighthouse plan beyond reno..? |
Let's just get started with the renovation = a semi politically correct kiss off -- the next step will never come.
IslandersWin86 - April 1, 2009 11:14 AM (GMT)
Leave...get on the phone and schedule a meeting with queens, brookhaven, brooklyn...whoever will talk.
Bossy22 - April 1, 2009 11:55 AM (GMT)
I don't know how the politics work in the US, so I would love for someone to educate me on this question(s):
Can Murray be voted our of her position prior to the election? Now that the ball is in Wang's court, what is the next move? What power does Suozzi have now?
I honestly believe Wang put a deadline on a decision to force Murray to show her cards. He forced her hand and I have a feeling he already knew what she was holding. I believe Wang and the lighthouse group are well prepared for what comes next. The first step to this was getting public word that Murray supports or does not support the project. Now the real politics start. There is something I find hard to swallow.........she's a supervisor......how can she be responsible for screwing this thing up.
Can Murray be voted our of her position prior to the election? Now that the ball is in Wang's court, what is the next move? What power does Suozzi have now?
I honestly believe Wang put a deadline on a decision to force Murray to show her cards. He forced her hand and I have a feeling he already knew what she was holding. I believe Wang and the lighthouse group are well prepared for what comes next. The first step to this was getting public word that Murray supports or does not support the project. Now the real politics start. There is something I find hard to swallow.........she's a supervisor......how can she be responsible for screwing this thing up.
clebo99 - April 1, 2009 12:07 PM (GMT)
You know what....all kidding aside, but I really not think they could move. I know I've been discussing this topic with others on this board and it's been mostly conjecture but I am not feeling at all well about the Islanders staying. These are the words of a woman not knowing what the f#@k she is doing and saying we are holding the TOH hostage? Watch Wang leave.....
This is not good news.
This is not good news.
puckhead - April 1, 2009 12:22 PM (GMT)
| QUOTE (Bossy22 @ Apr 1 2009, 06:55 AM) |
| I don't know how the politics work in the US, so I would love for someone to educate me on this question(s): Can Murray be voted our of her position prior to the election? Now that the ball is in Wang's court, what is the next move? What power does Suozzi have now? I honestly believe Wang put a deadline on a decision to force Murray to show her cards. He forced her hand and I have a feeling he already knew what she was holding. I believe Wang and the lighthouse group are well prepared for what comes next. The first step to this was getting public word that Murray supports or does not support the project. Now the real politics start. There is something I find hard to swallow.........she's a supervisor......how can she be responsible for screwing this thing up. |
I'm sure she could be voted out with a special recall vote. But to get that going would take a lot of door to door petitioning for whatever amount of signatures it takes to get a recall vote.
Is she up for re-election this november or next year???? I'm not clear on that.
aries44475 - April 1, 2009 12:36 PM (GMT)
| QUOTE (puckhead @ Apr 1 2009, 08:22 AM) | ||
I'm sure she could be voted out with a special recall vote. But to get that going would take a lot of door to door petitioning for whatever amount of signatures it takes to get a recall vote. Is she up for re-election this november or next year???? I'm not clear on that. |
This November - Seems its ever 2 years for the TOH supervisor and this is the year. She won in 2003,2005 and 2007.
EmptyNet - April 1, 2009 12:36 PM (GMT)
You know, she says "Our Islanders"
But they're not ours, they're Wang's Islanders, he's paying out of his pocket for this team.
She talks about Saving the Islanders, Wang already saved them, almost 10 years ago already.
I'm pro-lighthouse, but if murray brought up real issues as to why there shouldn't be a lighthouse, I wouldn't dismiss them.
She held her cards and showed a fluff piece that has no real meaning whatsoever at all, except that the Islanders are that much closer to being out of here.
How can you stall, send out that letter but not have any real reasons behind it? If she wants local jobs then approve the lighthouse and then there will be THOUSANDS (not maybe, def.) working on it.
Can she be that stupid?
But they're not ours, they're Wang's Islanders, he's paying out of his pocket for this team.
She talks about Saving the Islanders, Wang already saved them, almost 10 years ago already.
I'm pro-lighthouse, but if murray brought up real issues as to why there shouldn't be a lighthouse, I wouldn't dismiss them.
She held her cards and showed a fluff piece that has no real meaning whatsoever at all, except that the Islanders are that much closer to being out of here.
How can you stall, send out that letter but not have any real reasons behind it? If she wants local jobs then approve the lighthouse and then there will be THOUSANDS (not maybe, def.) working on it.
Can she be that stupid?