NORTH DANSVILLE — New York State Police arrested four men after a vehicle stop resulted in felony drug charges. According to a press release from New York State Police Ryan Krupp, 33, of Wayland, Robert Dockstader, 33, of Cohocton, Ryan Privetts, 30, of Elmira and James Sick, 26, of Wayland for possession of crack cocaine and methamphetamine with the into to sell. The alleged cohorts were chased with criminal possession of a controlled … [Read more...]
Political Challengers Hopeful on Primary Day
LIVINGSTON COUNTY — It's primary day and today voters decide on who they want on the November ballot. On the Democrat Party ballot you have Cynthia Nixon taking on Gov. Andrew Cuomo. The Dems also have races in the Lieutenant t Governor race and for Attorney General. The Republicans have a New York State Assembly Race as Marjorie Byrnes is taking on incumbent Joe Errigo. "I've cast my ballot. Have you cast yours? There's only a short … [Read more...]
Town of Springwater Slammed with Environmental Fine
COURTESY NEWS PARTNER LAKE COUNTRY ECHO SPRINGWATER — The Town of Springwater recently received a notice of demand from the State Attorney General’s Office informing them that they are responsible to pay a nearly $7500 fine for cleanup of an environmental gasoline spill in 2002 on the former Wormuth property at 7879 Mill St, at the intersection of Rt. 15 and 15A. The gas spill the town is now being charged with, affecting ground water and … [Read more...]
Power Outage Puts Friday Freeze on Liv. Co.
UPDATE: Some local businesses have reported to the GeneseeSUn.com that RG & E will not have power returned until at the earliest 3:30 p.m. GENESEO — A massive power outage has impacted Geneseo, Mount Morris, Leicester and numerous other areas. RG & E advises the Genesee Sun that they experienced a power station issue and stated the issue as soon as possible. According to their website over 6,000 Livingston County homes are currently … [Read more...]
Liv. Co. Forming New Opioid Informational Task Force
LIVINGSTON COUNTY — Livingston County is in the early stages of forming an informational task force to handle the opioid epidemic. Livingston County Sheriff Thomas Dougherty confirmed that a task force is in the process in being formed, however it's early still and they are still bringing in partners. Part of the new task force would include tracking data from across the county including overdoses and when narcane is administered. Naracane … [Read more...]
Sheriff Dougherty Warns of Utility Bill Phone Scam
LIVINGSTON COUNTY — Phone scammers are on the prowl across the area as they prey on unsuspecting residents by threatening to shut off their power unless they pay. According to a press release from Livingston County Sheriff Thomas Dougherty, residents are receiving calls by phone advising their electric bill is delinquent and if they do not pay in ten minutes, the power would be terminated. The scammer then asks you to provide money over the … [Read more...]
Congressman Collins Vows to Be ‘Vindicated’ of Insider Trading Charges
BUFFALO — Local Congressman Chris Collins responded to his insider trading charges in a press conference Wednesday evening after earlier in the day being booked on insider trading, and other criminal charges. Congressman Collins, his son Cameron, and Stephen Zarsky, the father of his son's fiancee were charged with conspiracy, wire fraud and other counts for allegedly dumping off 1.5 million shares of stock prior to it's approximately 65 … [Read more...]
Congressman Collins Responds to Insider Trading Charges
BUFFALO — Local Congressman Chris Collins responded to his insider trading charges in a Facebook post Wednesday evening after allegedly tipping off his son and another family member to sell their shares of an Australian biotechnology company before public disclosure of a failed drug trial. Congressman Collins, his son Cameron, and Stephen Zarsky, the father of his son's fiancee were charged with conspiracy, wire fraud and other counts. The … [Read more...]
Insider Trading Charges a Bitter Pill for Collins as Adversaries Attack
LIVINGSTON COUNTY — Local officials reacted with upset and confusion at today’s announcement that Congressman Chris Collins, his son and a friend were indicted on charges Wednesday of insider trading and lying to federal officials -- Democrats saying the indictment is a sign of how distant Collins is from his district and Republicans urging people not to rush to judgement. Livingston County Democratic Committee Chair Judith Hunter said the news … [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...]
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