New Yok State resident Patrick Quinn, who co-founded the “Ice Bucket Challenge,” died Sunday at 37. At age 30 Mr. Quinn was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), more commonly known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. The challenge, where thousands of people preformed the simple, somewhat uncomfortable act of pouring a bucket of ice water over their head, is credited with raising over $220 million for the ALS’ medical research … [Read more...]
ROBBER SENTENCED FOR COMMITTING BANK ROBBERIES IN DEPEW, GATES, AND PENFIELD
Nicholas Ferrone, 29, of Utica, NY, who was convicted of three counts of bank robbery, was sentenced to serve 76 months in prison by U.S. District David G. Larimer. The defendant committed three bank robberies: on August 20, 2019, Ferrone robbed the Bank of America, located at 5091 Broadway in Depew, NY; on October 31, 2019, Ferrone robbed the Chase Bank, located at 6 Spencerport Road in Gates, NY; and on December 17, 2019, Ferrone robbed the … [Read more...]
Lima Monthly Report by Town Supervisor Mike Falk
Hello Lima, Snow is slowly working its way into our lives again. Here at the Town Hall, the dulcet sound of jack hammers and sawzalls is gracing our ears. It is exciting to see the elevator project going forward. Along with the construction work at the gas station across the street and the work for the giant smoker and walk in cooler behind Jonny B’s and the new bakery build out where the urgent care was! We are moving forward. Set your … [Read more...]
THIS THANKSGIVING THE SPIRIT OF GIVING GENEROUSLY HAS NOT from Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay
Traditionally, Thanksgiving is a time for us to come together and celebrate the spirit of cooperation and community. It’s an opportunity to share what we have with friends, family and sometimes even strangers; the season is rooted in giving and generosity. This Thanksgiving will likely be much different than the ones we have grown accustomed to in recent years. There is perhaps no greater tradition for Americans to gather than … [Read more...]
UPDATE: State Police Assisting Waterloo Police With Village of Waterloo Investigation
The Waterloo Police Department assisted by the New York State Police are investigating a homicide that occurred at 4 ½ East River Street in the village of Waterloo. The homeowner, Ashia M. Chilson-Gray, age 40, was found deceased in the residence when the Waterloo Police Department responded to a welfare check at the residence. Investigators arrested the victim’s husband, John W Gray III, age 38, from Waterloo, NY for Murder in the 2nd Degree. … [Read more...]
Geneseo Gains Tough Win And Then Suffers Tight Loss To Naples
There is the proverbial good and bad news for the Geneseo Blue Devils. The team first won a semi-final game edging out Bolivar Richfield by a score of 2-0. The Geneseo Blue Devils then went on to lose 1 to 0 to Naples in the Section 5 Class C2 finals at Naples Community Park. Geneseo's MIke Tenalio summarized his team's effort by saying, "A tough defensive battle with both teams leaving it all on the pitch." … [Read more...]
FIRE ON CLAY ST., LIMA , DESTROYS HOUSE
A fire on Clay Street destroyed a house in Lima early Friday morning. Three residents, with their two pets, escaped, but the house is a total loss. Firefighters were still on the scene at daybreak Friday, as “hotspots” kept reigniting. This is a developing story, and will be updated as details become available. … [Read more...]
BATAVIA FUNERAL DIRECTOR ILLEGALLY HOLDS BODY FOR 264 DAYS
Michael Tomaszewski, 48, a Batavia funeral director, has now been charged with the additional charge of holding a body for an unreasonable amount of time, in his funeral home garage, even though he had a certificate saying the body had been buried. Tomaszewski had told the family of the dead person decomposing in the garage of the funeral home that the remains had been buried in a specific plot in a specific cemetery, but … [Read more...]
DANSVILLE SCHOOLS GO TO REMOTE LEARNING UNTIL AFTER THANKSGIVING
Parents of students in the Dansville School District were informed this week that the district is closing its buildings for instruction until Nov. 30. The primary and elementary schools will be closed Friday, Nov. 20, and will switch to remote learning on Monday and Tuesday of next week. The high school will switch to asynchoronous teaching on Friday, and will continue with it next week on Monday and Tuesday. There will be no … [Read more...]
TRAILER ACCIDENT FATAL IN CONESUS
An accident on Rowland Rd., Conesus, on Thursday morning, Nov. 19, resulted in the death of an unidentified man. According to the Livingston County Sheriff Tom Dougherty, the man was apparently working on the trailer, when it rolled over him, killing him. The trailer was on private property, far from the road. An investigation is continuing, although Dougherty said it appeared to be accidental, and not suspicious. The man’s … [Read more...]
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