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| Mayor James Altadonna Jr. |
08/09/2012
By EMILY NGO
In an effort to strengthen the village's sex offender laws, Massapequa Park officials on Monday will weigh removing a clause that permits some registered offenders to return to "established residences or domiciles" after their stints behind bars.
"We are looking to carve out that exemption," Mayor James Altadonna Jr. said in an interview yesterday. "We have no tolerance for criminals or pedophiles that prey on children."
- Not all ex-sex offenders are pedophiles or prey on children, and if you meant what you said, then you'd also ban all other criminals, but I'm sure you only mean ex-sex offenders, because they are today's scapegoat.
According to current village code, registered sex offenders may not live within a one-mile radius of a school, park or other offender -- the village is 2.2 square miles -- but those who had homes within those boundaries before 2009, when the legal article was adopted, are exempt.
Altadonna said he hopes to remove the exemption entirely on Monday, when a public hearing on the code amendment is scheduled.
The vote on whether to adopt the changes could come as early as Monday, he said.
The village's restrictions on registered offenders are already stricter than those imposed by New York State and those of other municipalities.
- And this is one reason why people like him should not be in office, but it's also the main reason the sheeple vote for him, and he knows that, IMO. Also, Mr. Altadonna, what about those who exploit children and fear for political gain, I think they should also be in prison for life!
State law does not restrict where offenders can live, though offenders on parole or probation might be limited by separate terms, according to the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services.
Many municipalities have passed laws preventing offenders from living within 1,000 feet of schools and other properties where children congregate.
Altadonna cited no single impetus behind his proposal, but said he noticed a trend.
- Really? Where is the proof of this "trend?"
"Over the course of several years, we had individuals coming back after we were successful in having them move on," he said.
The village works closely with code enforcement officers, parole officers and neighbors to monitor offenders, he said.
NY - Village....
ReplyDeleteI agree,that with EVERY self appointed person running for office, taking aim on SO.s,
or any single or group of persons, making themselves look good, at the expense of someone else suggesting indirect abject harm and disgrace, SHOULD BE LOOKED AT VERY CIRCUMSPECT AND BE CHALLENGED.
Time and time again, gov employees as well as private parties, who are the most hardest on SO's or any group, are they themselves the most suspect
There is NO POSSIBLE WAY, a person can be of service to all while selecting a few to be tarred and feathered.
AGAIN.....the time, place and setting is way beyond THE NEED FOR A NATIONAL COALITION, based on common sense, human rights, public awareness, positive legislation and actual RESULTS to help, assist those in REAL need for the benefit of themselves and society.
The Good Lord knows, and I am not an Evangelist, that the fruit is ripe, the crop is plenty, the hands are many and the thanksgiving would be bountiful.
Setting the stage to correct some of the hurt and harm done by these insane, mean spirited and unbalanced laws and to form a foundation enabling millions to lead a productive and healthy life is a fantastic reward for the good a NATIONAL COALITION would bring.
Personally, in all my years of business, I have NEVER seen a more opportune gathering of circumstances and such a collected abundance of talent and resources to make this occur.
Sooner or later, this will have to happen.
WHY NOT NOW ?
From my perspective, I am fortunate. I just think it is time for a fresh direction, with clear goals and the offering of options, choices and direction to those who will really need a helping hand UP not a slap down.
Frankly, this S.O.I's site is so replete with story after story of those who, having served their sentences, have been shoved and kicked by the likes of this Governor James Altadonna for seeking out a new life, a new chance, it makes me ill.
Enough is Enough.
To many lives, families and futures have been totally and completely ruined for the sake of some power trip politician.
Figure it out. Its all here.
A NATIONAL COALITION would offer the healing options for many and set the ground work for a healthier and more stable environment in which to create a better future for all of its citizens.
Start today. The impact will be felt tomorrow.
Best Regards
F.A. Leonetti
Have they not heard of this? Hellooooo?
ReplyDelete"The village's restrictions on registered offenders are already stricter than those imposed by New York State and those of other municipalities."
http://www.metrowny.com/news/100-City_repeals_sex_offender_law.html
"With little options, the City of Lockport Common Council voted to repeal a local code regarding sex offender restrictions Wednesday."
"In July, City Attorney John Ottaviano recommended this decision based on the recent overturning of similar local laws throughout New York state because they are more restrictive than the state law. He said courts will not uphold this local law and will not enforce it."