Author Archives: Jon Dogar-Marinesco

jdm (to be continued)

As everybody expected, the motivated sellers of Skate Time 209 – Stephen Apkon and Marcina Hale – rushed to improve the property ahead of the December 7 referendum… jdm (to be continued)

The Town of Rochester will hold a referendum on Tuesday, December 7 to seek residents’ approval of a proposal to buy the former Skate Time 209 building and six acres, located at the corner of Route 209 and Mettacahonts Road, … Continue reading →

A referendum in which voters decide to buy or not to buy Skate Time 209, is scheduled for December 7, 12 noon to 9 pm. If the deal goes through, the current owners of Skate Time 209 will make a … Continue reading →

Rumor has it… Supervisor Mike Baden tells people that the idea of the Town buying Skate Time 209 is Councilman Adam Paddock’s brain child. Custody battle not expected. Rumor has it… Councilman Adam Paddock was promised the well paying job … Continue reading →

To the Editor: Everybody is talking about the potential purchase of Skate Time 209 by the Town of Rochester. In addition to financial (price and cost of repairs) and building suitability issues, I have questions regarding some disturbing points most … Continue reading →

Dear Stephen Apkon and Marcina Lee Hale-Cristobal, Look around our town… Grab your opportunity to make another documentary! jdm (to be continued)

Stronger Together – the 2016 United States presidential campaign slogan of Hillary Clinton – is kept alive by Rusty Foxidation, Leggs, Sassy Ka~Boom, Sandstorm, Off-Track Betty, Mimic, Mirackle Whip, Madame Manatease, Jane Bondage (front row, center), Eleanor Bruisevelt, Jeez Louise, … Continue reading →

On Tuesday, October 12, Mike Baden and Skate Time’s owners held their first public information session on the proposed purchase of the property. The majority of the attendees opposed the deal and made their reasons public: – the cost mentioned … Continue reading →

Stephen Apkon (Steve) and Marcina Lee Hale-Cristobal bought the Skate Time 209 for $1,330,000. Now, two years later, they want to sell it to the people of Rochester for $2,060,000… for a modest profit of $730,000. Not bad for two … Continue reading →