Brooklyn, NY - “Congressman Lee Zeldin’s clear victory tonight gives him a tremendous head of steam leading into November’s general election. With the Republican and Conservative parties united behind Lee, we’re well on our way toward retiring Governor Kathy Hochul and her failed ‘woke’ progressivism. “The Conservative Party was the first to support Congressman Zeldin for governor, and we will continue campaigning with him in every … [Read more...]
New York State Is Building Homes at the 6th Slowest Growth Rate in the U.S.
Rising real estate values and increasing rents have stretched budgets for homebuyers and renters over the last two years. The median home sales price in the U.S. jumped by nearly $100,000 from the first quarter of 2020 to the first quarter of 2022 amid low interest rates and a stronger-than-expected pandemic economy. Rents were flat for much of 2020 with COVID-related renter protections and rental assistance programs in place but … [Read more...]
Mikayla Fletcher of Livonia earns Dean’s List honors at Edinboro
Mikayla Anne Fletcher of Livonia, NY, was named to the Dean's List at Edinboro University for the spring 2022 semester. In order to attain this highly regarded academic honor, students must maintain a quality point average of 3.4 or higher, complete a minimum of 12 semester hours of credit and receive no grade lower than a C in any course. Fletcher, whose major is Nursing-BSN, was among nearly 1,000 students named to the spring 2022 Dean's … [Read more...]
PAB Receives 50 Cases in First Week
The Police Accountability Board has completed its first full week of accepting complaints. Since opening for investigations on June 20th, 50 people have reached out to the PAB for help in identifying and reporting instances of police misconduct. Between June 20th and June 26th 2022: Case managers processed 50 complaints. 27 were reported by a victim,18 by a witness or other party. The preferred method of contact was via phone or … [Read more...]
City of Rochester presents RPO Under the Stars Free Outdoor Concert on Friday, July 8
RPO Under the Stars is the next big event in the new Downtown Definitely series. The free concert is Friday, July 8 on Parcel 5, 285 E Main St, Rochester, featuring the Rochester Philharmonic Orchestra led by Principal Pops Conductor, Jeff Tyzik. No tickets are required. Bring a blanket and chairs. Grounds open at 5:30 p.m. with food and drinks available for purchase. Sidewalk astronomy will be set up with telescopes for … [Read more...]
CALIFORNIA MAN ARRESTED AT US-MEXICAN BORDER FOR ROCHESTER DRUG CONSPIRACY
U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Hugo Martin Velasquez a/k/a “H,” 40, of California, was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, and to distribute, five kilograms or more of cocaine. The charge carries a minimum penalty of 10 years in prison, a maximum of life, and a $10,000,000 fine. Assistant U.S. Attorney Katelyn M. Hartford, who is handling the case, stated that … [Read more...]
Flames in Penfield’s Walmart
This evening at approximately 4:40pm the West Webster Fire Department and the Monroe County Sheriff's Office responded to the Walmart located at 1990 Brandt Point Drive in Penfield for the report of smoke and flames in the meat department. Upon arrival, West Webster Fire determined that a plug had failed and there was a small amount of flames and smoke. The fire department determined the fire was isolated made sure it was out. There … [Read more...]
Congressman Lee Zeldin Statement After Campaign Sign Vandalized with Swastika, Death Threats
This weekend, Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1), the Republican Party and Conservative Party designee for Governor who would become the first Jewish Republican Governor of New York, released the following statement after a Zeldin for New York campaign sign was vandalized with antisemitic death threats in Huntington, New York. A swastika was spray painted next to the numbers 187, which, as the California penal code for murder, has been … [Read more...]
Livingston County Historical Society July 3rd Program: The Avon Wadsworths
In collaboration with a Wadsworth reunion event, the Museum will be the host site for a talk entitled "The Avon Wadsworths." Corrin Strong of Geneseo, NY, Will Wadsworth of Tuxedo, NY, and Adrian Wadsworth of Maine will present on a lesser known branch of the Wadsworth Family that came to Avon around 1794 and appear to have mainly disappeared from Livingston County. The talk will follow some of the descendants who moved west to Ohio and … [Read more...]
COME ATTEND OUR FIRST WRITER’S WORKSHOP
On Tuesday, July 19th and then again on Tuesday, August 16th, the Livonia Library will host a Writer’s Workshop a6 4-6 pm. Come join publisher Robert DeLena and author Jerry Thompson as we share each other’s words and practice the craft of professional writing. If you want to write that novel, win a million dollar grant (Robert once won $5.5 million for Bronx Community College), self-publish (Jerry did that!) or write a movie or … [Read more...]