JoeFerguson Posted August 14, 2006 Posted August 14, 2006 Even though the town residents were against it,the board voted for it. 742853[/snapback] Can you prove that the town residents were against it?
Chilly Posted August 14, 2006 Posted August 14, 2006 Kirk>Picard>Fit Drivers>Fondue Eaters 742876[/snapback] No way! Fondue >>>> Fit Drivers.
LabattBlue Posted August 14, 2006 Author Posted August 14, 2006 It caused a lot more crime in Cheektowaga. 742853[/snapback] ...or maybe this is the end result of being located adjacent to the east side of Buffalo which last time I looked was not very desirable.
kasper13 Posted August 14, 2006 Posted August 14, 2006 I lived in Cheektowaga for 23 years, just a stones throw away from the Galleria. I do not recall anyone ever complaining about it. I remember going when they opened it. It was a HUGE deal. They really fixed up the area in the years since they built it as well. The Thruway Mall was a dog and it was already going under when they built the Galleria. Although I do miss Chess King. There is a Wal-Mart, Home Depot and Tops Market where the Thruway Mall used to be. Cheektowaga gets things done though. How can a huge expansion with new stores & restaurants be a bad thing? They also opened a new public golf course near the airport that's supposed to be as nice as a private course. It's a shame they had the casino stolen from them by Buffalo (and Buffalo even managed to F that up beyond belief). Progress is a good thing. Oh yeah.......Cheektowaga Central SUCKS!
Pete Posted August 14, 2006 Posted August 14, 2006 I've been to a melting pot in CT, and thought it was really good. Its a fun place for a special occasion...we sat and ate dinner for over 3 hours. Fondue is making a comeback! 742768[/snapback] where in CT?
LabattBlue Posted August 14, 2006 Author Posted August 14, 2006 where in CT? 742909[/snapback] http://www.meltingpot.com/darienct/home.html
shrader Posted August 14, 2006 Posted August 14, 2006 You could be right, but seeing that the old movie theaters and other stores have been demolished and it has been under construction for a couple of months, I'd say it's a safe bet....742773[/snapback] When did they do this? I'm flying in on friday night for the first time in a while so I guess I'll get to see what they've done so far.
Just Jack Posted August 14, 2006 Posted August 14, 2006 You could be right, but seeing that the old movie theaters and other stores have been demolished and it has been under construction for a couple of months, I'd say it's a safe bet....unlike Destiny USA! Is that project completely dead by the way? 742773[/snapback] The next court case that needs to be settled, the case about removing lease rights from existing stores, before they can move forward, is in September. Plus now Congel has not paid the Canal Corp a $1.8M payment that was due last Thursday for work in the Inner Harbor, because "they need to talk over details about an agreement". Pyramid/Destiny, everytime it sounds like they moved one step forward to starting construction, they find someway to move back two.
Wacka Posted August 14, 2006 Posted August 14, 2006 I lived in Cheektowaga for 23 years, just a stones throw away from the Galleria. I do not recall anyone ever complaining about it. I remember going when they opened it. It was a HUGE deal. They really fixed up the area in the years since they built it as well. The Thruway Mall was a dog and it was already going under when they built the Galleria. Although I do miss Chess King. There is a Wal-Mart, Home Depot and Tops Market where the Thruway Mall used to be. Cheektowaga gets things done though. How can a huge expansion with new stores & restaurants be a bad thing? They also opened a new public golf course near the airport that's supposed to be as nice as a private course. It's a shame they had the casino stolen from them by Buffalo (and Buffalo even managed to F that up beyond belief). Progress is a good thing. Oh yeah.......Cheektowaga Central SUCKS! 742905[/snapback] The stores went in years after the Thruway mall closed. The golf course was supposed to be built years ago. I hear it finally opened this year. If the mall is so good, why do my mother's taxes keep going up even though the population of the town is steady or dropping. The school district basically sold the land for peanuts. They could have held out for a lot more and probably have financed the new wing they built a few years ago. I remember seeing the town hall packed with people against the mall. If you're that close tio the mall you probably lived off of Nokomis. The mall wanted to take the park and add an entrance off of Nokomis, putting a massive amount of traffic on residential streets. Their "remedy" would be to build a park behind the Como Mall, where the hospice is now. That would really help the people off of George Urban. I bet that car insurance is higher around the mall because of the stolen and broken into autos in the area. You probably went to Maryvale
BarkLessWagMore Posted August 14, 2006 Posted August 14, 2006 The stores went in years after the Thruway mall closed. The golf course was supposed to be built years ago. I hear it finally opened this year. If the mall is so good, why do my mother's taxes keep going up even though the population of the town is steady or dropping. The school district basically sold the land for peanuts. They could have held out for a lot more and probably have financed the new wing they built a few years ago. I remember seeing the town hall packed with people against the mall. If you're that close tio the mall you probably lived off of Nokomis. The mall wanted to take the park and add an entrance off of Nokomis, putting a massive amount of traffic on residential streets. Their "remedy" would be to build a park behind the Como Mall, where the hospice is now. That would really help the people off of George Urban. I bet that car insurance is higher around the mall because of the stolen and broken into autos in the area. You probably went to Maryvale 742958[/snapback] You just answered your own question. Regardless, Pyramid has and remains the largest property tax payer in the town. I, for one, like the mall and am happy for the new investment. It's not perfect but it's a lot better than what was there.
JoeFerguson Posted August 14, 2006 Posted August 14, 2006 The stores went in years after the Thruway mall closed. The golf course was supposed to be built years ago. I hear it finally opened this year. If the mall is so good, why do my mother's taxes keep going up even though the population of the town is steady or dropping. The school district basically sold the land for peanuts. They could have held out for a lot more and probably have financed the new wing they built a few years ago. I remember seeing the town hall packed with people against the mall. If you're that close tio the mall you probably lived off of Nokomis. The mall wanted to take the park and add an entrance off of Nokomis, putting a massive amount of traffic on residential streets. Their "remedy" would be to build a park behind the Como Mall, where the hospice is now. That would really help the people off of George Urban. I bet that car insurance is higher around the mall because of the stolen and broken into autos in the area. You probably went to Maryvale 742958[/snapback] Does your mother also hate the Galleria mall? Does she still shop there? Do you really believe that taxes are higher because of the mall?
plenzmd1 Posted August 14, 2006 Posted August 14, 2006 You still don't have an In-N-Out Burger! 742944[/snapback] Ahhh, In-N-Out, best fast food on the planet!!! Just ate there last Wed. And Fez, if you think the Cheescake is overpriced, where do you normally go and eat. Crimminy, we go to the cheesekake, kids split a meal, my wife and I split an appetizer and entree(usually cant finish the entree), out of there for less than $40 (without booze of course). Now, in terms of food quality, its still a chain, slighly better than than slop they serve at TGIF or Applebees, but still a chain.
Dan Gross Posted August 14, 2006 Posted August 14, 2006 Does your mother also hate the Galleria mall? Does she still shop there? Do you really believe that taxes are higher because of the mall? 742976[/snapback] Yup, that's the only place in New York State where taxes went up in the past few years...
USMCBillsFan Posted August 14, 2006 Posted August 14, 2006 Although I do miss Chess King. 742905[/snapback] Holy ****! I haven't seen a Chess King since I was a senior in high school, in the Olean Mall back in 1987! Now the Olean Mall has maybe 2 or 3 stores left in it.... I used to love Chess King....that's funny.
SilverNRed Posted August 14, 2006 Posted August 14, 2006 Can you prove that the town residents were against it? 742890[/snapback] I lived in Cheektowaga for the first 22 years of my life and I've never heard anyone complain about the mall. People flock to that place. The taxes are high in WNY because the morons here keep voting for the wrong people. It doesn't have to do with the mall.
smokinandjokin Posted August 14, 2006 Posted August 14, 2006 I like the 'village' facade concept that they are planning (from the pic in the article in post #1.) I think it should look pretty good. Wacka, I was unaware that Cheektowaga was on the rise and had the world by the balls until the Galleria Mall came in and ruined everything. Thanks for the history lesson.
Cheeseburger in Paradise Posted August 14, 2006 Posted August 14, 2006 Ah, government omnicience... The West Seneca Psychiatric Center on East and West Rd. property was emininently-domained for peanuts - taking the old family farm land and the livelihood of those who worked it, a time ago yet still in memory. 'tis the root of stuckincincy's occasional skeptical views... 742936[/snapback] Cincy, It is the West Senca DEVELOPMENTAL Ceter, not Psychiatric center. The Developmental Center servespeople (primarily adults) with developmental disabilities (mental retardation, head injuries, etc) They do not have pyschiatric (mental illnes) problems. (at least not at a rate any higher than the general public. A small point perhaps, but as I worked with people with developmental disabilitiesfor while some years back, it is a distinction worth making.
Fezmid Posted August 14, 2006 Posted August 14, 2006 Ahhh, In-N-Out, best fast food on the planet!!! Just ate there last Wed. And Fez, if you think the Cheescake is overpriced, where do you normally go and eat. Crimminy, we go to the cheesekake, kids split a meal, my wife and I split an appetizer and entree(usually cant finish the entree), out of there for less than $40 (without booze of course). Now, in terms of food quality, its still a chain, slighly better than than slop they serve at TGIF or Applebees, but still a chain. 742983[/snapback] It's been a couple of years since I've been there, but I seem to recall a lunch for two costing around $30, and that was without an appetizer. That just seemed a little high for me. Maybe I'm mis-remembering, or maybe they charge more here, not sure... I just heard something the other day that said they won't open an In-N-Out restaurant anywhere unless a family member runs it. I've never had one, but I've heard good things. One of the founders died a week or two ago.
SilverNRed Posted August 14, 2006 Posted August 14, 2006 It's been a couple of years since I've been there, but I seem to recall a lunch for two costing around $30, and that was without an appetizer. That just seemed a little high for me. Maybe I'm mis-remembering, or maybe they charge more here, not sure... 743010[/snapback] Cheesecake Factory is more expensive than Applebee's or other chain restaurants. Lunch for 2 costing around $30 sounds about right. It's a great restaurant but you do have to pay more. I think it's worth it. It's just not a place you can go to all the time.
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