The NYS Assembly just passed legislation (A.7389-C Kelles/S.6486-D Parker) with 95/147 votes that will establish a two-year moratorium on new and renewed permits for proof-of-work cryptomining operations housed at fossil fuel-burning power plants. The bill will also require the Department of Environmental Conservation to perform a full environmental impact assessment in a year's time on cryptomining operations and how they affect New York's … [Read more...]
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Dansville Winning Pitcher Mason Mann - 5 2/3, 0 hits, 0 earned runs 5 K's Billy Delaney - 2-3, 2 runs, 2 RBI's Nate Gardner 2-3, 1 RBI Aiden Ziefel - 1-1, 2 runs, 2 RBI's Warsaw Ty Joy - 1-4, 1 run scored … [Read more...]
Gillibrand Commits to Meet w/Residents on Climate Killing Cryptomining @ Greenidge
On the Brian Lehrer Show this morning on WNYC Radio, Yvonne Taylor, Vice President of Seneca Lake Guardian, called in and urged Senator Gillibrand to visit the Finger Lakes and meet with the residents and local business owners negatively affected by Greenidge Generation. Greenidge is a fossil fuel-burning peaker plant, owned by a Connecticut-based private equity firm, using its grandfathered-in permits to run as a 24/7 Bitcoin mine. Taylor … [Read more...]
Possession of Controlled Substance, Promoting Prison Contraband Arrest in Steuben
Steuben County Sheriff Jim Allard reports that on April 25, 2022, deputies of the Steuben County Sheriff’s Office arrested David T. Shepherd, age 46, of Slate Creek Road, Canisteo, New York. It is alleged that Mr. Shepherd entered the secure area of the Steuben County Jail while possessing a quantity of suspected methamphetamine. Mr. Shepherd was charged with Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Seventh Degree and … [Read more...]
Honeoye, John Walker Williams – April 22, 2022
At age 78, John passed peacefully on April 22, 2022 at F.F. Thompson Hospital in Canandaigua, NY. He was born in Rochester, NY on July 26, 1943 to the late Reginald and Elsie (Walker) Williams. In addition to his parents he was predeceased by his first wife Linda Lewis Williams, his second wife Silvia Segas Williams, and siblings, Barbara and Richard. Survived by children; Richard (Kerry) Williams of Canadice, Kathlene Williams … [Read more...]
BORRELLO ON LABOR WAGE BOARD DECISION TO LOWER 60-HOUR OVERTIME THRESHOLD FOR FARM WORKERS
“The Farm Laborers Wage Board and the Democrat One-Party-Rule which empowered them have dealt a potentially fatal blow to the livelihoods of New York State’s hard working farm families with the devastating decision to recommend lowering the farm worker overtime threshold to 40 hours per week. This move will spell the beginning of the end for many farms in this once-vibrant industry and force others to scale down production, increase automation or … [Read more...]
Avon, NY, Marcia Ann Quinlan (Dougherty) ~ April 18, 2022
Marcia Ann (Dougherty) Quinlan, born April 26, 1939 and entered into eternal peace on April 18, 2022. She was predeceased by her husband of 51 years, Kevin P. Quinlan in 2010; parents Harold and Phyllis Dougherty; siblings, John, Jim, Mary Jane, and Karen; brother and sisters-in-law, Eileen, Paul, Jim, Noreen, Ann, and Susan. Marcia is survived by her 4 children; Timothy (Deborah) Quinlan of Mumford, Kimberly Quinlan, Kathleen … [Read more...]
ROCHESTER LILAC FESTIVAL UNITY PARADE AND THE BIG SING ANNOUNCES
Celebrate More Bicentennial events at the Lilac Festival presented by Wegmans ROCHESTER, NY Monroe County Executive Adam Bello today announced the Lilac Festival parade theme and a new community event to mark the Monroe County Bicentennial. Under the Monroe County Bicentennial theme of Celebrate More, the 2022 Rochester Lilac Festival will feature the Lilac Unity Parade and the Big Sing, a new event featuring 200 gospel singers … [Read more...]
Several Charges Following Traffic Complaint
Sheriff Thomas J. Dougherty reports the arrest of a Lakeville resident on felony and misdemeanor charges following an investigation by the Sheriff’s Office. On April 12th , 2022 at about 9:00am, Deputy Michael Phillips was assigned to the Patrol Division when he responded to the Village of Avon for the report of a traffic complaint. The vehicle involved was eventually located by Deputy Phillips. The operator of the vehicle was identified … [Read more...]
Gene L. Havens “Geno” ~ April 15,2022, Canandaigua
At age 81, Gene passed away on Friday, April 15, 2022 at his home in Canandaigua, NY. He was born in Bath, NY to the late James and Laura Havens. Survived by his children; Laurie Swigart and Steven M. Havens and his brother; Alan Havens. A celebration of life gathering will take place from 4-7PM on April 19, 2022 at Bubby’s Tavern, 14 Phoenix St, Canandaigua, NY 14424. To share a memory or a condolence, please visit: … [Read more...]