GENESEO — SUNY Geneseo’s Milne Library hosted the Tax Free New York Initiative given by Lieutenant Governor, Robert Duffy on Wednesday, May 29. Lieutenant Governor, Robert Duffy, spoke about Governor Cuomo’s new initiative for tax free businesses on SUNY campuses, including 200 thousand square feet of buildings that adjoin the campus. This tax free initiative will last 10 years. “There is 120 million square feet of eligible space, that’s … [Read more...]
Livingston County Conservative Party line for Sheriff heads to primary
LIVINGSTON COUNTY — The Livingston County Conservative Party Committee has announced that the party's line in the Livingston County Sheriffs election will be decided in a September primary.According to a press release from the Conservative Party on Tuesday evening the committee met with Tom Dougherty and Jim Szczesniak and unanimously agreed that each candidate would represent the party platform well, and therefore should be decided by party … [Read more...]
VFW 5005 solemnly honors those that paid ultimate sacrifice
GENESEO — On a day where veterans and the nation honored those who have fallen while serving in the military the local Geneseo VFW Post 5005 and American Legion Post 271 looks to continue outreach to aging veterans and younger ones that are coming home with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).On Monday the Geneseo Memorial Day Parade took place with members of the Geneseo VFW Post 5005 and American Legion Post 271 leading the … [Read more...]
Tree Peony Festival of Flowers at Linwood Gardens
PAVILION — Lee Gratwick hosted the Tree Peony Festival of Flowers in Pavilion on Saturday May 25. Each Spring when the Tree Peonies are in bloom, Linwood opens the garden for the public and has a whole event called The Tree Peony Festival of Flowers. The Tree Peony Festival of Flowers runs for 3 weekends in May, this year the festival was extended by one day which is June 1. “The focus is on the tree peonies because they bloom earlier than … [Read more...]
Geneseo resident Neil Gallivan raises money for Children’s Charity
GENESEO -- Neil Gallivan,48, from Geneseo, is participating in Ironman Lake Placid 2013 in an effort to raise money for the Cancer Stinks Charity, Ironman Lake Placid is a gruelling event that conists of 2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike ride, and a 26.2 mile run all in the same day. Gallivan participated in and completed the Ironman Lake Placid 2011 but this year Gallivan wanted to participate in the Ironman Lake Placid not for himself but … [Read more...]
Livingston County Transportation Connectivity Plan
LIVINGSTON COUNTY -- Livingston County is developing a Transportation Connectivity Plan for the county. According to the press release, that was released on Tuesday, May 21, the intent is to develop a multi-modal transportation plan that “fosters partnerships and connections for the purpose of supporting and promoting a vital and sustainable Livingston County for existing and future residents and visitors alike.” A public informational meeting … [Read more...]
Carolyn Taylor retires as Livingston County Treasurer
LIVINGSTON COUNTY -- Carolyn Taylor is retiring from her position as Livingston County Treasurer. At the Livingston County Board of Supervisors board meeting, Taylor retired as Treasurer of Livingston County and was given several gifts from the board of Supervisors including a wooden clock along with several other gifts for her new home in Madrid, N.Y. “It has been an honor and privilege to be Livingston County Treasurer, and I would like to … [Read more...]
Local School Board Election results, all propositions pass
LIVINGSTON COUNTY — All of the schools passed in every proposition including budget, capital reserve funds, and buses. Geneseo Central School’s budget passed 587 to 164.The total vote count for the budget is 751. Craig Phelps and Michael Tenalio were elected to the board of education for 3 year terms. Jennifer Mehlenbacher was elected for a 1 year term. Livonia Central School’s budget passed 549 to 275.The total vote count for the budget is … [Read more...]
EXCLUSIVE: New era for Riviera Theatre
GENESEO — A shuttered movie theatre in Downtown Geneseo is going to be brought back to life thanks to two local developers and entrepreneurs. Palace Properties owners Don Livingston and Jim Sullivan, have now added the Riviera Theatre to their projects and their first act was to post the wording 'coming soon' in the marquee. "The end result will be a performing arts center. This will include a theatre with stage, dancing floor, bistro … [Read more...]
SUNY Professor honored for contributions
GENESEO — Jasmine Tang, a member of SUNY Geneseo’s Department of Languages and Literatures , has received the Award for Outstanding Academic Contributions to the Field of World Languages and Culture. “Jasmine Tang has dedicated her entire professional life to education as a teacher, scholar and author on the subjects of languages and cultures,” said Jonathan Franz, dean of Empire State College’s School for Graduate Studies. “A nationally … [Read more...]
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