STATE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION SET TO HIRE NEARLY 500 MAINTENANCE WORKERS Snow and Ice Staff Needed in Advance of Winter Weather Season New York State Department of Transportation Acting Commissioner Paul A. Karas today announced that applications are available for approximately 470 positions as permanent and seasonal maintenance staff all across Upstate New York and Long Island. Beginning in September each year, the Department begins to … [Read more...]
Cricket’s Coffee’s First Day Brings Sweet Family Memories
GENESEO – Opening day on Wednesday at Cricket's Coffee Company on Main Street has curious customers browsing through a pleasant selection of baked goods and drinks in a lovely rustic-modern atmosphere. Cricket's freshly unfurled menu offers a variety of in-house baking and pastries, as well as a wide selection of coffees Cricket's strives to be considerate to those with special dietary needs, as soy and almond milk are available in all … [Read more...]
Industrial Development Office Flourishes 2014 Business
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – Business in the valley is looking healthier and more vibrant than ever, according to new official stats from the county Economic Development Office. The Industrial Development Agency, (IDA) which operates under the Economic Development Office, held a 'Year in Review' celebration on Friday at the Riviera Theater on Center Street, which was itself renovated over the past two years and reopened with the help of Economic … [Read more...]
Sweet Arts Bakery Unwrapped at Last
GENESEO – Geneseo has a new sweet spot now that the wrapping has come off for Sweet Arts Bakery in Geneseo, formerly a mysterious facade hidden behind wooden boards. The spacious, sunny shop is owners Ruth Ann and Bryan Lewis' chance to offer handmade pastries, desserts, and creative treats to Geneseo, along with some coffee options. “We are bringing something new to the area," said Ruth Ann Lewis. "I am really excited to be a barista, and … [Read more...]
Cricket’s Coffee Company Finally Revealed
GENESEO – The curtains finally fell away from 53 Main on Saturday as Cricket's Coffee Company unveiled its renovated and refurnished interior, and opened its doors to thirsty and curious folks during Main Street's much anticipated Chocofrolic festival. Renee Livingston, owner and operator of Cricket's, says that though Saturday's debut renewed her passion for the coffee shop, and customer feedback has been overwhelmingly supportive, the best … [Read more...]
SUNY Students Tackle World Issues at Clintons’ Florida Conference
GENESEO – Seven outstanding SUNY Geneseo students will be presenting their potentially world-changing projects addressing global challenges at the Clinton Global Initiative University (CGI U) meeting at the University of Miami. President Clinton and Chelsea Clinton are hosting the eighth annual CGI U meeting at the University of Miami from Mar. 6-8, which is bringing together more than 1,000 innovative student leaders from around the world to … [Read more...]
Power Grid Reform Talks Come to Rochester
NYLON – The New York Public Service Commission (PSC), is coming to Rochester, as well as New York City, Kingston, Binghamton, and Albany, to formally present Reforming the Energy Vision (REV), a vision for the future of the power grid, including the overhaul and reform in New York State. According to the PSC, which regulates utility companies in New York, REV seeks a speedy transition to energy efficiency and renewable fuels by overhauling … [Read more...]
Carpentry Students Recycle Lumber to Warm CLEAN Center Volunteers
CONESUS – Students from Lagom Landing, a local "alternative college" trade school, have repurposed discarded lumber to construct a small warming hut on site of the CLEAN Recycling Center in Conesus. According to Bob Nilsson, Director of the recycling center and member of the Board of Directors for Lagom Landing, volunteers at the center, some of whom are teens from Livonia high school, sometimes need some shelter from harsh winter weather … [Read more...]
Geneseo Police Seeking Body Cams, New Technology
GENESEO – The Geneseo Police Department is pursuing several new ways to push their technological capabilities forward in 2015, including body cameras for all officers, and improved computers in patrol cars. According to Geneseo Police Chief Eric Osganian, the department is doing an exemplary job and hopes to increase in manpower and improve its technology, keeping the community and the officers safer by implementing body cameras and new … [Read more...]
Swyers Farm Named 2015 Farm of the Year by County Chamber
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The Livingston County Chamber of Commerce has announced that the Swyers' dairy farm in Dansville will be honored as the 2015 Farm of the Year. Joe and June Swyers recieved the prestigious award on Friday. The Swyers' farm has flourished to an operation of about 875 cows since it was established in 2005 from scratch, and has remained a family-run business ever since. PHOTO CAPTION: (Photo/Joseph Swyers' Facebook … [Read more...]
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