Have you heard the old wives' tale that you can tell how tough the winter is going to be by looking at the caterpillars? The old wives' tale says that we will know how much snow we will get by how much black is on the caterpillar. If you look at this year's caterpillars, they show that it will be snowy in the beginning of the season and at the end of the season. Are you a believer? … [Read more...]
Bates Road Bridge Over The Erie Canal Closing For Repairs
BATES ROAD BRIDGE OVER THE ERIE CANAL IN MEDINA, ORLEANS COUNTY TO CLOSE FRIDAY FOR REPAIRS The New York State Department of Transportation today announced that the bridge carrying Bates Road over the Erie Canal in Medina, Orleans County, is scheduled to close to vehicular traffic on Friday, November 8, as part of a previously announced project to rehabilitate seven Erie Canal bridges throughout the county. Bates Road is expected to close at 8 … [Read more...]
Re-Thinking Thanksgiving: A Native American Perspective on an American Holiday
On Saturday, November 16, 2019 the Genesee Region of the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation will be hosting a lecture titled “Re-Thinking Thanksgiving: A Native American Perspective on an American Holiday.” The lecture will take place at the Humphrey Nature Center at Letchworth State Parks from 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM. Native American Storyteller Perry Ground of the Onondaga Nation of the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) … [Read more...]
Major Changes In Farm Employment Laws in New York
New York Labor Roadshow III November 18-22, 2019 Major changes are coming for farm employment laws in New York. The Ag Workforce Development Council is organizing Labor Roadshow III to help farms learn about the changes and adapt their businesses for success. The cost is $55/person, payable at the door. DATES AND LOCATIONS • November 18. Genesee Community College - Batavia Campus, One College Road, Batavia, NY 14020-9704. Room T119 Lecture … [Read more...]
Geneseo Fountain Struck Again
The iconic Geneseo bear fountain was struck by a vehicle on Thursday, Oct 30th at 12:30 pm. According to local police the driver was Merle Arnold, an 81-year-old Warsaw resident. “He was going west on Center Street and struck the fountain head-on with his 2016 Jeep. No major damage to the fountain, but the fountain is about an inch off it's base. We aren't sure if this accident caused that or if it was in combination with other hits the … [Read more...]
Looking To Take A Car Ride This Weekend?
The public will be able to drive up Prospect Mountain Veterans Memorial Parkway and enjoy the views for free on the first two weekends in November and on Veterans Day, November 11. "In honor and recognition of the sacrifices made by veterans here in New York and throughout the nation, DEC has chosen special days on which the public can visit Prospect Mountain for free," said Commissioner Seggos. "DEC encourages visitors to take in Prospect's … [Read more...]
NYSDEC’s Proposed Amendments To Dangerous Wildlife List
The following is the rule for animals that the New York State Department of Conservation (NYSDEC) is amending to update the list of wildlife animals which will be considered dangerous to the health and welfare of people. The following is a list of proposed changes. The public is invited to send comments. The comment period ends November 10, 2019. Title 6 of the Official Compilation of Codes, Rules and Regulations of the State of … [Read more...]
The National Weather Service Has Issued A Special Weather Statement
The National Weather Service has issued a special weather statement for Livingston, Ontario, Wayne and Monroe Counties: ... Rain and Gusty Winds this evening ... A cold front will sweep across the Genesee Valley and northern Finger Lakes region between 8 and 9 pm. This front will bring heavier rain showers and also a burst of much stronger winds. Southwest winds will gust to 40 to 50 mph through the evening...with much stronger winds to … [Read more...]
Invasive Species Training
The Watershed Education Center in Lakeville will be holding an invasive species training workshop tomorrow (Tuesday, Oct 29th) from 8am to 11:30am. Patty Wakefield-Brown, an invasive species expert with the Finger Lake Institute/Finger Lake PRISM, and Jeff Fridman, a DEC technician and certified commercial pesticide applicator, will discuss three invasive species that are becoming major problems in Livingston County: Giant Hogweed, the … [Read more...]
National Bat Week
Annual Halloween Week Observance of Bat Week Raises Awareness to Help Reduce Human Disturbance to Threatened Bats In observance of Bat Week, an internationally recognized weeklong focus to raise awareness about the important role bats play in our environment, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Commissioner Basil Seggos has urged outdoor adventurers to avoid cave and mine sites that may serve as seasonal homes for … [Read more...]
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