On September 14, 2020, at approximately 9:04 a.m., the State Police in Rochester responded to a 1 vehicle accident on I-490 eastbound, near the Goodman Street exit. The operator, Thomas Odonovan, age 43, from Rochester was operating a box truck when he lost control of the truck and it overturned. Odonovan then fled the scene on foot and was taken into custody by troopers. Odonovan is facing Driving While Intoxicated and Leaving the Scene of … [Read more...]
Avon Police Activity Report (September 7 – September 13)
September 7 Responded to Prospect Street for the medical issue. Responded to Dream Valley Blvd. for the disorderly conduct complaint. Responded to North Avenue for the utility wires down. Responded to Temple Street for the blocked roadway complaint. Responded to Sackett Road for the lost property complaint. Responded to Spring Street for the traffic complaint. Responded to Hickory Hill for the medical … [Read more...]
Jacobs Introduces Bill that will Lower Construction Costs in NYS
Congressman Chris Jacobs (NY-27) announced the introduction of the Infrastructure Expansion Act (H.R. 8222) this morning at a press conference in Hamburg, NY. "The Scaffold Law is an outdated 19th century law that burdens our taxpayers and hurts our ability to provide critical infrastructure for New Yorkers across the state. Today I am proud to announce that I have taken action to combat one of the most burdensome regulations in New York … [Read more...]
How NYS COVID-19 RELATED RESTRICTIONS COMPARE TO OTHER STATES
With some states continuing to reopen while others have paused or reversed course due to surges in COVID-19, the personal-finance website WalletHub today identified which states have the fewest coronavirus restrictions, WalletHub compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 17 key metrics. The following is how NYS compared to others: Coronavirus Restrictions in New York (1=Fewest, 25=Avg.): 16th– Requirement to … [Read more...]
GRAND JURY INDICTS BUFFALO MAN FOR BRUTALLY BEATING, RAPING, AND SEX TRAFFICKING FOUR VICTIMS
U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr., announced today that a federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging Michael McDonald, a/k/a George Jackson, a/k/a Rabbit, 41, of Buffalo, NY, with four counts of sex trafficking. The charge carries a mandatory minimum penalty of 15 years in prison and a maximum of life. Assistant U.S. Meghan A. Tokash, who is handling that case, stated that according to the indictment and a previously filed … [Read more...]
Five Seasonal DIY Home Improvement Projects
The calendar pages may be turning fast, but it’s not too late to do some work around the house. Now is the time to wrap up home improvement projects before the weather turns too cold. Consider these five easy DIY tasks that can set you up for a warm, safe and pest-free fall: Perform routine HVAC maintenance. Heating and cooling systems need regular service to operate at peak efficiency. Some tasks are best left to the pros, but … [Read more...]
Batavia – Dennis J. Wittman – June 2, 2020
Dennis J. Wittman passed away peacefully at Charlotte House, North Java, NY on July 1, 2020 and was born on June 2, 1943 in Buffalo, New York the late Jerome and Evelyn (Hamilton) Wittman. Dennis is survived by his wife, Carol (Chmielowiec), daughter, Holly (Michael) Stoddard of Honeoye, NY, daughter, Jennifer (fiancée, Alfred Flores) of San Antonio, TX, sister, Kathie (Paul) Beaulieu of Cheektowaga, N.Y., brother, Philip (Nancy) of … [Read more...]
Small Cluster of COVID-19 Cases Reported in Livingston County
The Livingston County Department of Health (LCDOH) and SUNY Geneseo are reporting a small cluster of positive COVID-19 cases among the SUNY Geneseo student population. According to Jennifer Rodriguez, Livingston County Public Health Director, four (4) female SUNY Geneseo students in their 20s who reside off-campus in the same Geneseo household have tested positive for the virus. These individuals are now in the LCDOH quarantine … [Read more...]
Geneseo Police Weekly Activity Report Sept. 7 -13
Eric Osganian, Chief of Police of the Geneseo Police Department issued the following weekly activity report for the period September 7th to Spetember 13th. September 7 GPD responded to Lakeville Road for a vehicle lockout. GPD responded to Orchard Street for a report of a loud noise complaint involving a large party. GPD found 4 people on the roof of the residence. GPD responded to Court Street for a report of … [Read more...]
Barbara Sturm Is New Traffic Safety Program Educator For Cornell Cooperative Extension of Livingston County
CCE Livingston County is excited to resume traffic safety programming after COVID-19 forced the cancellation of several events throughout the spring and summer. Since 2002, CCE Livingston County has coordinated a comprehensive traffic safety education program, in collaboration with other public and private organizations, for the residents of Livingston County. By educating the community on traffic safety, CCE Livingston County and its … [Read more...]