GENESEO – Four SUNY Geneseo students have been selected by the Clinton Global Initiative to attend the annual global initiative conference held at UC Berkley in San Francisco. According to a press release from SUNY Geneseo, the students, whose names could not yet be disclosed, will present their Commitment to Action projects at the conference from April 1 to 3 hosted by Bill and Chelsea Clinton. They will be receiving seed money from the … [Read more...]
GCC Streamlines Sleep Study Technology Program
NYLON – For the first time since its inception, Genesee Community College's Polysomnographic Technology Program (PSG), the study of technology used to test for sleep disorders, will undergo curriculum changes after recent approvals by the State University of New York (SUNY) and the New York State Education Department (NYSED). According to a press release from GCC, there is no longer a requirement of two semesters of Anatomy and Physiology. The … [Read more...]
Applications Open for Livingston County’s Nursing Assistant Program
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – Livingston County Workforce Development in conjunction with the Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation have opened applications for their fully paid Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program. According to a press release from Workforce Development, classes begin April 11. The deadline to apply is March 11. Applications are available at the Livingston County Government Center at 6 Court Street Room 105 in … [Read more...]
Nice, Dansville Resident, Takes the Helm as Gallery Coordinator for Dansville ArtWorks
Dansville – Dansville ArtWorks announces that Lucus Nice has joined them as Gallery Coordinator. According to a press release from Dansville ArtWorks, Nice, a Dansville resident, served as Interim Director of the Red Cross Clara Barton Chapter House. He dabbles in visual art and has a strong background in retail sales management. “Lucus’s nonprofit and for-profit experience is a rare combination, particularly in a smaller community," … [Read more...]
Geneseo’s Oak Valley Inn Will Feature Art Contest Winner in their Lobby
GENESEO – The Oak Valley Inn is calling on all artists to participate in their art contest, which will offer artists the chance to win local prizes and have their piece featured at the Inn. The contest theme is 'inspiration' as a way of connecting with the local artistic community. "When you think about inspiration you get inspired," said Oak Valey Inn owner Jay Curci. "It's amazing to see what an art community we have here." For the … [Read more...]
NYS Senate Passes Bills Favoring Veteran Home Ownership and Tax Exemptions
NYLON – The New York State Senate passed legislation that supports veterans in home ownership and tax exemptions. According to a press release by Senator Patrick Gallivan, the Senate passed two bills that will now make their way to the State Assembly. “Our veterans have put their lives on the line to defend our freedoms and we should do everything we can to make sure they have an affordable place to live when they come home,” Gallivan said. … [Read more...]
Livingston County Road Patrol Fundraiser to Fuel Cops 4 Kids Day
GENESEO – The Livingston County Coalition of Patrol Services (LC COPS) is hosting a Reverse Draw fundraiser for the Sheriff's Office Road Patrol Division and the annual Cops 4 Kids event. This fundraiser is Feb. 19 at 7 p.m. at the Lakeville Sportsmens Club on Stone Still Road. Tickets are $50 and include pizza, wings, and a chance to win up to $5,000. All money goes towards the annual COPS 4 Kids Day. Tickets are limited and you do not … [Read more...]
Wanted Woman’s Car Breaks Down, Sheriffs Catch her with Crack
AVON – A Lima resident who was wanted on a Family Court warrant was arrested by the Livingston County Sheriff's Office on several charges on Friday after the Sheriff spotted her car broken down on the side of I-390 and stopped to help her out. According to a press release from Undersheriff Matthew Bean, Gabrielle L. Dame, 29, was arrested for felony Aggravated Unlicensed Operation in the First Degree, DWI, and misdemeanor Criminal Possession … [Read more...]
SUNY Geneseo’s Wind Quintet Features Professor’s Original Composition
GENESEO — The next concert of the SUNY Geneseo Wind Quintet will include new compositions by their Distinguished Professor of Music James Walker. According to a press release from SUNY Geneseo, the concert will take place on Feb. 7 at 3 p.m. in the Doty Recital Hall. “The work that I wrote for them 'Moments Past' is very challenging and exploits not only the extreme ranges of the instruments, but also the technical aspects of each … [Read more...]
Health Department to Evaluate Livingston County Facilities for Environmental Hazards
LIVINGTON COUNTY – The Livingston County Department of Health will soon be evaluating county facilities for possible environmental hazards to workers. According to a press release from the Livingston County Department of Health, their Center for Environmental Health the evaluation will be part of their new Healthy Buildings program, which offers preventative education to local workers to educate them about possible environmental health … [Read more...]