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Schumer: EPA should eye Island Trees school for lead

Sen. Charles Schumer asked the federal Environmental Protection Agency yesterday to perform a thorough inspection of lead contamination at Island Trees High School in Levittown.

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RIGHT ON SCHUMER

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Aug 27, 2008
 
SEN.CHUCK WITH ALL THE VEHICULAR TRAFFIC AND THE LACK OF A BETTER MAS TRANSIT SYSTEM ON LONG ISLAND. TESTING WOULD BENIFIT THE PEOPLE OF LONG
ISALND. SEN CHUCK MAS TRANSIT IS THE ANSWER REDUCING THE VEHICULAR TRAFFIF ON L,I, ROADS ! IT WILL
ALSO REDUCE THE AMOUNT OF OIL NEEDED AND LOWER THE PRICE ON CRUDE.! IT WILL TAKE GOVERNMENT HELP TO ESTABLISH A GOOD PLAN ! ALSO THE INSTALATION OF NATURAL GAS LINES SO L.I.FAMILY'S CAN HEAT THERE
HOMES WITH NATURAL GAS ALSO DECRESSING THE
NEED FOR MIDDLE EASTERN OIL. ALSO INCLUDE A FEW
MORE BRIDGGES AND TUNNELS TO GET PEOPLE OFF THE ISLAND IF THERE IS AN EMERGENCY ! HAVE THE STATE
TAKE OVER THE L.I.R.R. THEIR SERVICE LEAVES A LOT
TO BE IMPROVED . THANK YOU AND GOOD LUCK ?
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Aug 27, 2008
 
Chucky, get a life.

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Aug 27, 2008
 
is it too much to ask for a tax cut Chuckie ?
Bleeding us dry

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Aug 27, 2008
 
NOW!?!?!?

Schools about to start and now you want to shut it down? Where the heck were you in June? All the teachers had all summer to pull samples to be tested. These idiots way for school to start to decide, maybe we should close the school. Who came up with this idea, Teachers Union?
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Aug 27, 2008
 
Bleeding us dry wrote:
NOW!?!?!?
Schools about to start and now you want to shut it down? Where the heck were you in June? All the teachers had all summer to pull samples to be tested. These idiots way for school to start to decide, maybe we should close the school. Who came up with this idea, Teachers Union?
Are you a moron, This has been covered up for a while... They didnt wanna do anything about it, and be all SHH SHH.. The students health is on the line, That whole neighborhood is cancer stricken ... You think the teachers go and collect samples
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JOE BUDA CALLS HIMSELF "a retired NYC Police Officer and NYC Fireman" ARE YOU KIDDING? He's just another CROOK GETTING A PENSION FOR A PHONY INJURY and now he's sitting on the Island Trees school board walking around thinking he's the boss of the school because he's only worried about his own self while barking orders, spending OUR tax dollars on what he wants while WE work hard all day. Let the district handle it you jerk. YOU LOOK OKAY TO WORK TO ME. AND IT SOUNDS LIKE YOUR UP AND ABOUT AROUND TOWN. WHAT THE HELL IS YOUR INJURY. SEEMS LIKE YOU CAN HOLD A PENCIL OKAY. You looked pretty healthy today at the school BBQ eating a hot dog, while other NYC Fireman who almost lost their lives at the World Trade Center are at work today fighting fires doing their job while your sitting around thinking about how your can spending some more tax dollars while you hire your relatives with your stupid security ideas, and fix the elevators in the schools, etc, etc, etc,(you just love spending the government's money in lots of ways don't you) you big ahole. You are a disgrace to the NYC Fire Department and the NYC Police Dept and your badges should be taken away and especially your pension. You do not have an injury-Maybe a mental one,(but then why would you be allowed to be on the school board hmmmm) your perfectly able to be sitting behind a desk at the NYC Fire Dept as a Captain helping out your fellow brother looking for lead problems in the NYC area which is loaded with lead issues,(that is if you really care) That is what you are getting paid for. Let the school district handle their problem. You wait until school is starting so you can look like a GREAT GUY in front of all your friends. I think the the leader of the high school cares about the children enough to keep them safe. Alot more than you do buddy. You only care about yourself, that is clear with your track record. Well face it, you look like a crook, because that's what you are!!!! You couldn't give a crap about the lead problem in the school, you only care because you want to make a name for yourself because now you feel important on the School Board. Wow.
What an A-hole.
By the way, you talk on you cell phone all day, even while you are driving, which is against the law, and that causes cancer also and car accidents in case you didn't know.
Use the kids

Mineola, NY

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I understand there is a lead problem. But it seems like someone has sour lemons over losing the school board election in 2007 (there is a connection between Kelty and Buda you know) and now he wants to get even with the prior school board member who beat him by getting in trouble for not having the lead problem fixed and is now trying to sue the district and is saying their kid has problems now. Meanwhile. Where was was the problem when they were running for the school board? and Buda is in on the whole situation because he wanted him to win. They must be old buddies from the NYFD. See when you bring in this kind of under undereducated inexperienced garbage that just wants to take control of our district because their kids are in the school. They bring all these problems in and its only becase they are miserable. It's only because they lost the election. Get Buda out because he's a gossip monger. And the other guy who's saying his kid has problems (meanwhile he ran for the the school board and everything in Island Trees is great and it's the best, yes, yes, yes, and vote for me please, please, I love this town...Now I'm mad because I didn't win, and I'm closing the school, bah humbug.) If he would have won, all our kids would have been poisoned! It's a shame because the lead problem is there and the fact is it is only getting fixed because of vengence. These guys should all be replaced. You all stink. Especially Buda,you sneak - we're onto you. and the other guy too.
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Hey Mineola-The leader of the high school was visited on 8-4-04 by a Nassau County DOH Inspector. This leader told the inspector that he was unaware of a lead and asbestos problem in the basement of ITHS. This leader has a problem-documents prove otherwise. Ask this fearless leader about the confrontation he had with the UTIT president This leader needs to go!!
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After reading your blog, Mineola, I hope and pray that you are not a teacher in the district. Your writing prowess is best suited for an employee in the athletic department, an employee I might add hired via nepotism. I hope your facility with X's and O's supercedes your sentence structure ability.
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Mineola, you are so right about Buda. I'm glad to see more people who see him for what he is, or rather isn't. Most people in the neighborhood know about the sour grapes people. They also know what a bully Kelty is. The district HAS been trying to fix the lead problem. They did what the DEC TOLD them to do. Did anyone think back then that a state or federal run entity would instruct them to do something improper? Should we go all the way back to Segerdahl days, who was the one by the way who did the original burying of the lead? What's the point of going BACKWARDS? I would hope that the taxpayers would like to go forwards for a change, certainly GET INVOLVED and let the community know what they really want done and how they want THEIR TAX DOLLARS to do it, because that is ultimately what will happen. Despite people's beliefs that "money from the state" will come in.(People consistently fail to realize that "money from the state" is still taxpayer dollars! So let's all get a collective voice, and find out the real facts, no inuendos or jumping on the bandwagon. Unfortunately, Buda and his cronies love the mob mentality, and seek newsworthy notoriety in order to keep their faces out there (it's called free publicity/aka campaigning) and when this issue goes away, they'll find more stuff. As you said Mineola, I can't trust a guy who claims to be "injured" with "breathing problems" when he lights up a cigarette and yet can canvas an entire neighborhood on foot when he's out there campaigning. I really wish people would open their eyes and stop falling for his "I was hurt during 9/11 nonsense". I'm so glad others see him for what he is. He's already abusing his "power" among his own neighbors. Truth be told, MOST of the board members don't try to do that kind of thing. They truly care about the schools and the kids, and they have decent, respectable families to back it up. Buda isn't one of them. Him and the Laurel & Hardy look alike just want to add this to their resume so that some day at their funerals someone will say they were a pillar of the community. If you're going to get into "public service" it shouldn't be self serving.
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If you know me come and talk to me. Come to the meeting tonight and you will get all the information. All of it. Talk about coward, you can't even put your name to your opinion. When you wee the stuff I know has happened you will be sick to your stomach. Hey you may not like me and that is fine, but you can be a man and talk to my face.

Joe
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JOE BUDA CALLS HIMSELF "a retired NYC Police Officer and NYC Fireman" ARE YOU KIDDING? He's just another CROOK GETTING A PENSION FOR A PHONY INJURY and now he's sitting on the Island Trees school board walking around thinking he's the boss of the school because he's only worried about his own self while barking orders, spending OUR tax dollars on what he wants while WE work hard all day. Let the district handle it ****. YOU LOOK OKAY TO WORK TO ME. AND IT SOUNDS LIKE YOUR UP AND ABOUT AROUND TOWN. WHAT THE HELL IS YOUR INJURY. SEEMS LIKE YOU CAN HOLD A PENCIL OKAY. You looked pretty healthy today at the school BBQ eating a hot dog, while other NYC Fireman who almost lost their lives at the World Trade Center are at work today fighting fires doing their job while your sitting around thinking about how your can spending some more tax dollars while you hire your relatives with your stupid security ideas, and fix the elevators in the schools, etc, etc, etc,(you just love spending the government's money in lots of ways don't you) you big ahole. You are a disgrace to the NYC Fire Department and the NYC Police Dept and your badges should be taken away and especially your pension. You do not have an injury-Maybe a mental one,(but then why would you be allowed to be on the school board hmmmm) your perfectly able to be sitting behind a desk at the NYC Fire Dept as a Captain helping out your fellow brother looking for lead problems in the NYC area which is loaded with lead issues,(that is if you really care) That is what you are getting paid for. Let the school district handle their problem. You wait until school is starting so you can look like a GREAT GUY in front of all your friends. I think the the leader of the high school cares about the children enough to keep them safe. Alot more than you do buddy. You only care about yourself, that is clear with your track record. Well face it, you look like a crook, because that's what you are!!!! You couldn't give a **** about the lead problem in the school, you only care because you want to make a name for yourself because now you feel important on the School Board. Wow.
What an ****.
By the way, you talk on you cell phone all day, even while you are driving, which is against the law, and that causes cancer also and car accidents in case you didn't know.
Mr J

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Kelty's kid has had hearing problems since at least elementary school. It's more sour grapes on his part. As for the board, don't fool yourself about being there for the kids, they're doing it for themselves and their kids. Being on the board is the only way to ensure that you get it your way and your kids get what they need/want. Some board members don't even have kids in the school, they sent them to catholic school, how's that for having confidence in your district. Some are just there because of the power trip.
Dont be a cry baby

Mineola, NY

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Aug 28, 2008
 
Are you now going to insult the athletic staff because you are a skinny wimp? You probably couldn't carry a football if it was loaded with stolen quarters and you were headed for the bank. And why do you have such a bad opinion of the athletic dept? Are you a closet sports coach/aka peeper? and correct me if I am wrong about being a pension crook?
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Mineola, you are so right about Buda. I'm glad to see more people who see him for what he is, or rather isn't. Most people in the neighborhood know about the sour grapes people. They also know what a bully Kelty is. The district HAS been trying to fix the lead problem. They did what the DEC TOLD them to do. Did anyone think back then that a state or federal run entity would instruct them to do something improper? Should we go all the way back to Segerdahl days, who was the one by the way who did the original burying of the lead? What's the point of going BACKWARDS? I would hope that the taxpayers would like to go forwards for a change, certainly GET INVOLVED and let the community know what they really want done and how they want THEIR TAX DOLLARS to do it, because that is ultimately what will happen. Despite people's beliefs that "money from the state" will come in.(People consistently fail to realize that "money from the state" is still taxpayer dollars! So let's all get a collective voice, and find out the real facts, no inuendos or jumping on the bandwagon. Unfortunately, Buda and his cronies love the mob mentality, and seek newsworthy notoriety in order to keep their faces out there (it's called free publicity/aka campaigning) and when this issue goes away, they'll find more stuff. As you said Mineola, I can't trust a guy who claims to be "injured" with "breathing problems" when he lights up a cigarette and yet can canvas an entire neighborhood on foot when he's out there campaigning. I really wish people would open their eyes and stop falling for his "I was hurt during 9/11 nonsense". I'm so glad others see him for what he is. He's already abusing his "power" among his own neighbors. Truth be told, MOST of the board members don't try to do that kind of thing. They truly care about the schools and the kids, and they have decent, respectable families to back it up. Buda isn't one of them. Him and the Laurel & Hardy look alike just want to add this to their resume so that some day at their funerals someone will say they were a pillar of the community. If you're going to get into "public service" it shouldn't be self serving.
Dont be a cry baby

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Someone should give you a pacifier. You are a big baby. Whaaaaa!!!!!!!!!Grow up you self serving serving idiot and stop trying to make a name for yourself and face the facts. You are a crook and I am going to watch how how every penny is spent with a microscope from now on. I'm glad you opened you big mouth, because now I've opened my big eyes for watching crooks like you. Like I said. If you were able to put your "favorite buddies" on the board as you planned, all the kids in the high school would still be up to the ears in lead and nothing would get done. Let's move forward and leave it up to the people in charge to clear up the lead problem, not start backing up in time to blame, blame, blame and never get the problem corrected. Again, you and Mr. Fake ear infections could give a crap about the lead problem. You are ambulance chasers, who look to sue for any reason you can, that's why you are a phonies, lazy, and looking for a free ride again and again. Gotta get back to work like the rest of the country, oh, except for you. Hey let's hear it for the NYFD and NYPD, New York's bravest and finest (the ones that don't fake and really protect the City)
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Another pension theif wrote:
JOE BUDA CALLS HIMSELF "a retired NYC Police Officer and NYC Fireman" ARE YOU KIDDING? He's just another CROOK GETTING A PENSION FOR A PHONY INJURY and now he's sitting on the Island Trees school board walking around thinking he's the boss of the school because he's only worried about his own self while barking orders, spending OUR tax dollars on what he wants while WE work hard all day. Let the district handle it ****. YOU LOOK OKAY TO WORK TO ME. AND IT SOUNDS LIKE YOUR UP AND ABOUT AROUND TOWN. WHAT THE HELL IS YOUR INJURY. SEEMS LIKE YOU CAN HOLD A PENCIL OKAY. You looked pretty healthy today at the school BBQ eating a hot dog, while other NYC Fireman who almost lost their lives at the World Trade Center are at work today fighting fires doing their job while your sitting around thinking about how your can spending some more tax dollars while you hire your relatives with your stupid security ideas, and fix the elevators in the schools, etc, etc, etc,(you just love spending the government's money in lots of ways don't you) you big ahole. You are a disgrace to the NYC Fire Department and the NYC Police Dept and your badges should be taken away and especially your pension. You do not have an injury-Maybe a mental one,(but then why would you be allowed to be on the school board hmmmm) your perfectly able to be sitting behind a desk at the NYC Fire Dept as a Captain helping out your fellow brother looking for lead problems in the NYC area which is loaded with lead issues,(that is if you really care) That is what you are getting paid for. Let the school district handle their problem. You wait until school is starting so you can look like a GREAT GUY in front of all your friends. I think the the leader of the high school cares about the children enough to keep them safe. Alot more than you do buddy. You only care about yourself, that is clear with your track record. Well face it, you look like a crook, because that's what you are!!!! You couldn't give a **** about the lead problem in the school, you only care because you want to make a name for yourself because now you feel important on the School Board. Wow.
What an ****.
By the way, you talk on you cell phone all day, even while you are driving, which is against the law, and that causes cancer also and car accidents in case you didn't know.
what do you know about whats wrong with joe your kid cant even play ball hes a sissy maybe the lead got to him
Noreen Buda

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You have no idea what you're talking about. I only with you weren't such a coward and put your name to your blog. If the school district handled everything properly from the beginning we wouldn't have the problems we do now. If you know so much about my husband you should be able to say these things to his face but I guess that's asking too much from you. At least he has the decency to stand up for what he believes in and doesn't hide behind a computer. I'm sure you know a lot about me too so I'll be waiting for your ignorant comments. Have a nice day!
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JOE BUDA CALLS HIMSELF "a retired NYC Police Officer and NYC Fireman" ARE YOU KIDDING? He's just another CROOK GETTING A PENSION FOR A PHONY INJURY and now he's sitting on the Island Trees school board walking around thinking he's the boss of the school because he's only worried about his own self while barking orders, spending OUR tax dollars on what he wants while WE work hard all day. Let the district handle it ****. YOU LOOK OKAY TO WORK TO ME. AND IT SOUNDS LIKE YOUR UP AND ABOUT AROUND TOWN. WHAT THE HELL IS YOUR INJURY. SEEMS LIKE YOU CAN HOLD A PENCIL OKAY. You looked pretty healthy today at the school BBQ eating a hot dog, while other NYC Fireman who almost lost their lives at the World Trade Center are at work today fighting fires doing their job while your sitting around thinking about how your can spending some more tax dollars while you hire your relatives with your stupid security ideas, and fix the elevators in the schools, etc, etc, etc,(you just love spending the government's money in lots of ways don't you) you big ahole. You are a disgrace to the NYC Fire Department and the NYC Police Dept and your badges should be taken away and especially your pension. You do not have an injury-Maybe a mental one,(but then why would you be allowed to be on the school board hmmmm) your perfectly able to be sitting behind a desk at the NYC Fire Dept as a Captain helping out your fellow brother looking for lead problems in the NYC area which is loaded with lead issues,(that is if you really care) That is what you are getting paid for. Let the school district handle their problem. You wait until school is starting so you can look like a GREAT GUY in front of all your friends. I think the the leader of the high school cares about the children enough to keep them safe. Alot more than you do buddy. You only care about yourself, that is clear with your track record. Well face it, you look like a crook, because that's what you are!!!! You couldn't give a **** about the lead problem in the school, you only care because you want to make a name for yourself because now you feel important on the School Board. Wow.
What an ****.
By the way, you talk on you cell phone all day, even while you are driving, which is against the law, and that causes cancer also and car accidents in case you didn't know.
Noreen Buda

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Mineola and Frank, who are you? You talk a good game but won't even give your real names. COWARDS. Get out there like the men you are putting down instead hiding like little babies. Okay I'm waiting for your real names...
Didn't think so!
Dont be a cry baby

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Noreen Buda wrote:
You have no idea what you're talking about. I only with you weren't such a coward and put your name to your blog. If the school district handled everything properly from the beginning we wouldn't have the problems we do now. If you know so much about my husband you should be able to say these things to his face but I guess that's asking too much from you. At least he has the decency to stand up for what he believes in and doesn't hide behind a computer. I'm sure you know a lot about me too so I'll be waiting for your ignorant comments. Have a nice day!
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I'm still waiting!
Noreen Buda

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Dont be a cry baby wrote:
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Easy for you to say...you're living large as an accessory.


I'm still waiting for your 'REAL' name. And yes, I do love my life, thank you very much.
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