Senator Patrick M. Gallivan (R-C, Elma) is urging leaders in the NYS Senate to reject a proposed new application fee as part of the state’s Brownfield Cleanup Program. Under the governor’s fiscal 2023 budget plan, the popular redevelopment program would be extended for another 10 years, but applicants would be required to pay a nonrefundable program fee … [Read more...]
SENATOR BORRELLO INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO STRENGTHEN THE RIGHT OF SELF-DEFENSE
Measure removes ‘duty to retreat’ in self-defense scenarios Senator George Borrello has introduced legislation (S.8026) to eliminate the “duty to retreat” clause from New York self-defense statutes to give law-abiding citizens the right to defend themselves, and their loved ones, regardless of where they are when in imminent danger. “Every one of us has a fundamental right to self-defense. But in practice, the right to … [Read more...]
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR SPECIAL OLYMPICS NYS WINTER GAMES IN SYRACUSE, FEB. 25 – 26, 2022
Local Leaders and Athletes Invite the Community to Get in on the Games Action Syracuse, NY – Special Olympics New York President & CEO Stacey Hengsterman, State Senator John W. Mannion, Onondaga County Executive J. Ryan McMahon, II and local Special Olympics athletes today announced that Syracuse will host the 2022 State Winter Games Feb. 25 – 26 at sporting venues throughout the area. Approximately 500 Special … [Read more...]
ARMED STANDOFF IN NUNDA
An armed standoff in Nunda, near Kiwanis Park, led to an arrest when the suspect surrendered, and evacuation of neighboring homes on Thursday morning, Jan. 27. According to the Livingston County Sheriff’s office, a call came in, in the early morning hours, from Nunda, when it was reported there was a man with a gun, in an agitated state, in a home off Rt. 436. Neighbors were evacuated and/or told to stay inside by … [Read more...]
FAKE VACCINATION CARDS COULD LEAD TO JAIL SENTENCE
A West Seneca couple using fake vaccination cards trying to get into a Buffalo Bills playoff game are facing felony charges which could lead to a jail term. Michael Naab and Amber Naab attempted to use the cards at a Jan. 15 Buffalo Bills playoff game at the Buffalo Bills stadium in Orchard Park. Vaccination cards are required at the stadium, and in other areas of large crowds in close contact. Both … [Read more...]
Traffic Stop Leads to Felony Drug Charges
Sheriff Thomas J. Dougherty reports the arrest of an Allegany County resident on drug related charges following a traffic stop. On January 13th, 2022 at about 7:19am Sergeant Chad Draper was assigned as the day shift patrol supervisor when he stopped a vehicle on West Lake Road, in the Town of Groveland, for a violation of the NYS Vehicle and Traffic Law. The operator of the vehicle was identified as Jonathon F. Kane, age 45, … [Read more...]
Jacobs Calls for Funding to Support Great Lakes
It is great to be here today to discuss an issue of great importance to our region, and an opportunity we have to make meaningful investments into our Great Lakes. Currently, the House of Representatives is set to resume discussions about spending bills at the end of this month with the current continuing resolution set to expire in February. One priority that I have been advocating for heavily is the inclusion of full funding for … [Read more...]
Troopers arrest the operator involved in a single motor vehicle accident in Thurston.
On January 23, 2022, at approximately 10:53 p.m., the State Police out of Painted Post responded to a single motor vehicle accident on County Road 1, in the town of Thurston. The operator was identified as Troy D. Robbins-Keefer, age 24, from Savona. While interviewing Robbins-Keefer, he verbally admitted to alcohol consumption. Robbins-Keefer submitted to Standardized Field Sobriety Testing, subsequently failing … [Read more...]
Geneseo Police Department – 2021 ANNUAL REPORT
Annual Report 2021 Submitted January 24, 2022 Chief Eric Osganian Table of Contents NNUAL REPORT.................................................................................. 3 Mission Statement ........................................................................................................... 4 Department Staff ............................................................................................................. … [Read more...]
LIVONIA WATER SURVEYS FAVOR EXPANDED PUBLIC WATER SUPPLY
According to Livonia Town Supervisor Eric Gott, about 200 water surveys from residents of the Town of Livonia have been already been received since the first of the year, and the surveys are approximately 73% in favor of establishing an extended public water supply. Extending the water system has been proposed for several years, as residents on Cleary Rd., Pennemite Rd., VanZandt Rd., Federal Rd., Coe Rd., Poplar Hill Rd., … [Read more...]
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