State Senator George M. Borrello, 57th District, and Assemblyman Joseph M. Giglio, 148th District, were joined by Patrick Coughlin, Chief Development Officer of FirstLight Fiber, and local officials to announce a plan to expand broadband access across Allegany, Cattaraugus and Chautauqua counties. Senator Borrello and Assemblyman Giglio said broadband access is the key to the region’s future. In researching possible avenues to expand … [Read more...]
Livingston County Supports New $908 Billion Bipartisan Stimulus Proposal
On Tuesday, December 1, 2020, a bipartisan group of congressional lawmakers – including members of the Problem Solvers Caucus – announced a new $908 billion stimulus proposal as a compromise after months of partisan gridlock. The proposed package, which is subject to change, allocates $160 billion to states and local governments. In addition, it includes $288 billion for small businesses, $180 billion for unemployment benefits, $45 billion for … [Read more...]
JAMAICAN NATIVE WHO WAS CONVICTED OF FRAUD IS GOING TO PRISON
Daciann Brown, 30, a Jamaican native residing in Rochester, NY, who was convicted of failing to appear for sentencing, was sentenced by Chief U.S. District Judge Frank P. Geraci, Jr. to serve 46 months in prison and to pay restitution totaling $182,139.62. In May 2018, the defendant pleaded guilty to wire fraud, false claims, and fraud related to identification documents. Brown purported to be a tax preparer and filed 66 false tax … [Read more...]
Livonia – Michael Joseph Burley – December 1, 2020
At age 65, Michael Joseph Burley passed unexpectedly on December 1, 2020. He was born on August 1, 1955 to the late Marshall and Carrie Burley. Mike was also predeceased by his grandchildren, Ryan Olver, Dylan Robinson, and Zechariah Camara. Survived by his wife of 26 years, Wendy (Morey) Burley and children; Melanie (Dan) Olver of Geneseo, Kathi (Justin) Ford of Livonia, Victoria (Theo) Camara of Mont Alto, PA, and Joshua Burley of … [Read more...]
Honeoye – Mandi L. Abrams ~ November 27, 2020
At age 33 Mandi passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 27, 2020 at her home in Honeoye. She was born in Rochester, NY. Survived by her cherished sons; Nino Rodriguez, Tony Rodriguez, her parents; Bryan Abrams Sr. and Heather Abrams, and her siblings; Richard Van Epps, Jeffrey Van Epps, Cheri (Enrique) Bocanegra, Troy Nageldinger, Bryan Abrams Jr., and Jennifer Abrams, along with several nieces, nephews, cousins, and … [Read more...]
Tops Expands Contactless Shopping Options
Americans have become acutely aware of their day to day interactions, habits, and travels. But the one thing that remains consistent and essential is the need for groceries. At Tops, shopper safety and the well-being of associates is our top priority. Since early March, TOPS has implemented dozens of additional safety measures and continue to emphasize their importance with store and warehouse team members. Some of these measures include … [Read more...]
Jacobs Leads Bipartisan Group of NY Lawmakers in Calling for Great Lakes Funding
Representatives Chris Jacobs (NY-27), John Katko (NY-24), Joseph Morelle (NY-25), Anthony Brindisi (NY-22), and Elise Stefanik (NY-21) have sent a letter to House Appropriations Committee Chairwoman Lowey and Ranking Members Granger and Rogers asking for the inclusion of funding for Phase II of the Great Lakes-St. Lawrence River Adaptive Management Committee’s expedited review of the International Joint Commission’s Plan 2014 in any … [Read more...]
CREATION OF A YOUNG FARMER APPRENTICE PROGRAM IS SIGNED INTO LAW
Senator Patrick M. Gallivan (R-C-I, Elma) announces a bill (S.3873A) he co-sponsored in the NYS Senate to authorize Boards of Cooperative Education Services, or BOCES, to establish agriculture apprentice programs has been signed into law by the governor. The programs are intended to encourage young farmers to consider careers in agriculture, which is New York's leading industry. "It is in the best interest of New York State and its residents … [Read more...]
City of Rochester, USDA Wildlife Services to Disperse 20-30,000 Winter Crows
The City will commence its wildlife management today to disperse a winter roost of 20,000 to 30,000 crows. Wildlife biologists from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Wildlife Services Program will break up the roost with the use of pyrotechnics, spotlights, lasers and amplified electronic recordings of crow distress calls. These methods will not harm the birds. Management efforts will begin at dusk in the Downtown area and … [Read more...]
Fatal Crash on NYS Thruway in Ontario County
On December 1, 2020, at approximately 10:30 a.m., New York State Police responded to the NYS Thruway, between the Exit 43 westbound off-ramp and on-ramp, in the town of Manchester, Ontario County, for a fatal commercial vehicle accident. A 2016 Freightliner tractor (no trailer) was originally eastbound on the thruway and for unknown reasons drifted through the center median and into the westbound lanes. The truck drove the wrong … [Read more...]
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