GENESEO — Clair Ryan, 87, has a passion for making paper models and sharing them with the people he meets. And on Sep. 29, he will be able to share his models with everyone at the Noyes Takes Flight fundraiser as part of the centerpiece decoration for the event. Ryan is a four-time cancer survivor, and went through treatment at Wilmot Cancer Institute. He is no longer undergoing cancer treatment, but still visits Noyes Hospital to receive … [Read more...]
Rochester Woman in Geneseo Arrested After Calling 911 on Herself for Prostitution
GENESEO — A Rochester woman was arrested on felony charges after calling 911 on Monday. According to a report from the Livingston County Sheriff Thomas Dougherty, deputies responded to a 911 call on Clearview Road in the Town of Geneseo. When the deputies met with the caller, Lynn M. Motyka, 27, to investigate the reason for the call, they discovered that Motyka had allegedly come to Geneseo from Rochester for the purpose of prostitution. … [Read more...]
Deer Run Runs Away With Multiple Medals at the Two Wine Competitions
GENESEO — Deer Run Winery has announced the most recent medal winning wines from the final two competitions of 2018. In the 2018 New York Wine Classic, Deer Run received silver medals for their Via Ferrata and Runway Red wines, and bronze medals for their 2017 Riesling, 2017 Aromella and Attraversare. In the 2018 Atlantic Seaboard Wine Competition, Deer Run won two gold medals for their Dockside and Runway Red. They also won a bronze medal for … [Read more...]
Chris Collins Suspends Re-Election Campaign After Insider Trading Charges
GENESEO — New York Republican Rep. Chris Collins suspended his campaign for re-election on Saturday after he was indicted on charges of insider trading. Collins decision marks a change from the statements made on Wednesday, where Collins said he still intended to continue running for re-election. "After extensive discussion with my family and my friends over the last few days, I have decided that it is in the best interests of the … [Read more...]
New Avon Business Opens Just in Time for Corn Festival
https://youtu.be/uj3ptzOXw3w AVON — Geek Chic Floral Boutique, located at 57 Genesee St., has officially opened for business just in time for the Avon Corn Festival. Owner Anna Prouty makes custom flower arrangements using paper flowers that she dyes using her own secret dye recipe. In addition to flower arrangements, Prouty has a gift shop, which she uses to feature products made by local small businesses and entrepreneurs. The gift … [Read more...]
Criminal Charges After Adult Crashes ATV With Kids on Back
GROVELAND — A Tonawanda woman was arrested on multiple charges including a felony after an ATV crash that involved two children. According to a press release from Livingston County Sheriff Thomas Dougherty, Sheryl A. Palermo, 51, was allegedly driving the ATV on Vanbuskirk Road with two children passengers, ages 8 and 10. The investigation alleged that Palermo was unable to navigate the T-intersection of Groveland Hill Road due to high … [Read more...]
Parking Tickets Will Soon Be Payable Online in Geneseo
GENESEO — Although the Main Street parking meters are currently on summer vacation, once they return, drivers will have an easier way to dispute and pay their parking tickets. The village has renewed their agreement with Complus, the company that provides equipment and software used to write and process parking tickets. Part of the new agreement is a service that allows drivers to dispute and pay parking tickets online, and at a lower cost to … [Read more...]
Geneseo Looking to Lighten Up With LED Streetlights
GENESEO — Geneseo plans to replace its streetlights with LED lights in a move that could equal huge savings in the village budget. By switching to LED streetlights the village is estimated to save $22,243 per year according to NYPA Energy Manger Casey Mastro. Additionally, there would be no up-front cost to the village to be a part of this project. Mastro said that the payment for the new streetlights would be taken from the money that village … [Read more...]
Liv. Co. Honors Veterans With New “Purple Heart County” Signs
GENESEO — Aug. 7 is National Purple Heart Day, and this year, the Livingston County Highway Department honored the veterans who have received the Purple Heart by placing signs that welcome drivers to Livingston County, A Purple Heart County. The Purple Heart Medal is an award that is given to any member of the United States Armed Forces who has been wounded or killed in combat by a declares enemy of the United States. On Feb. 14, 2018, the … [Read more...]
Hazardous Weather Outlook: High Temperatures Make Way for Potential Heavy Storms
GENESEO — The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory as well as a hazardous weather outlook for the Livingston County area. The heat advisory, which is in effect from 12 p.m. until 6 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 6, is expected to produce temperatures in the 90s as well as high humidity. Once the high temperatures leave, thunderstorms are expected to move into the area, some of which have the potential for wind gusts of 20 mph or … [Read more...]
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