As for Barry Grossman’s narrow victory. This will be fun to watch. These aren’t restaurant employees or vendors begging to be paid he’ll be bullying. He’s now dealing with greedy politicians and union members with strong political ties and whose cushy patronage jobs they intend to keep at the taxpayer’s expense. It will be interesting to see how long it takes for Barry’s head to explode as his notorious temper kicks in and overtakes his campaign coolness. Be careful what you wish for Barry because you just got it.

I understand the cop was busy working this crowded event and didn’t have the time to wait in line, but common courtesy would dictate that he at least say something to the people he cut along the lines of “Hey, I apologize for cutting you but I gotta get back to work.” But he didn’t do that. He didn’t have the decency to acknowledge anyone in line.

I mention this because I think this symbolizes part of the problem with both Sinnott and some of the E.P.D. There’s a lack of respect for the public. They want different rules in place for them, and heaven forbid anyone question the status quo. If someone does ask questions, as the Erie Times-News did to Sinnott, he responds by asking the reporter if she’s on “A personal crusade against the chief?” No Joe, no crusade, just want the facts.

I understand the E.P.D. has a tough job and they deal with a lot of garbage, but at the same time there have been several recent incidents where police have acted above the law, and/or have shown disrespect for the public. The Cousins incident is one. Sending Jimmy D and Franklin to Vegas is another. The recent fiasco where a firefighter fled an accident is another. There have also been recent concerns that the E.P.D has not made the public aware of a string crimes that have happened in certain neighborhoods.

The problem is that neither Sinnott nor the leaders at the E.P.D will ever acknowledge the problem unless it is forced upon them, like it is now.

It would be as simple as exposing the development opportunity to the
nation, just like our new restaurant did….it isn’t rocket science, as long as Erie succumbs to control by a few it will be overlooked by the MANY.

When Matthews Trattoria closed, the Erie area lost another great chef.
I heard rumors of a possible return of Chef Matthew and I for one hope
Erie is fortunate enough to have another opportunity to share his presentations.

Forbes article or not we welcome another attempt to bring new and exciting food and entertainment to Erie.

You’ll notice at the top, the graphic says “PR Newswire.” And instead of the author, at the bottom the source is listed as 1201.

Whom do you think you’re kidding, Dale? You’ve semaphored your preference for Mr. Grossman, not least because of his support for the ill-advised community college proposal.