Results of Yesterday’s Elections: BATH VILLAGE TRUSTEE KARES CAUSER (R) 233 JEFFREY MULLER (R) 224 ALSO RAN - DANIEL CHAPAN GENESEO VILLAGE JUSTICE KATHLEA HOUSTON – R – 395 DAVID KLEIRE -D- 167 LEICETER VILLAGE TRUSTEE THOMAS FRATZ – R – 45 RIZZO – D – 44 ALSO RAN – DANIEL CHRISIANO – 43, JANET GREES 35 LIMA VILLAGE TRUSTEE JOHN SKIPTUNAS – D – 159 JOSHUA PETRATIS – R – 144 ALSO RAN – … [Read more...]
As Higher Education Opens Its Doors So Do New COVID-19 Cases
CO Local Colleges in this area are beginning to report the number of confirmed cases within their student body. Leading the list is SUNY Oneonta wth 671 confirmed cases and the University of Buffalo with 217 cases. The numbers drop down signficiantly with some colleges reporting between 20-28 cases while most in single digit numbers. Here is a list of the positive cases by local higher education schools: Alfred State: Confirmed … [Read more...]
NY STATE POLICE INVESTIGATING OVERTURNED TRUCK ON I-490
On September 14, 2020, at approximately 9:04 a.m., the State Police in Rochester responded to a 1 vehicle accident on I-490 eastbound, near the Goodman Street exit. The operator, Thomas Odonovan, age 43, from Rochester was operating a box truck when he lost control of the truck and it overturned. Odonovan then fled the scene on foot and was taken into custody by troopers. Odonovan is facing Driving While Intoxicated and Leaving the Scene of … [Read more...]
Avon Police Activity Report (September 7 – September 13)
September 7 Responded to Prospect Street for the medical issue. Responded to Dream Valley Blvd. for the disorderly conduct complaint. Responded to North Avenue for the utility wires down. Responded to Temple Street for the blocked roadway complaint. Responded to Sackett Road for the lost property complaint. Responded to Spring Street for the traffic complaint. Responded to Hickory Hill for the medical … [Read more...]
Jacobs Introduces Bill that will Lower Construction Costs in NYS
Congressman Chris Jacobs (NY-27) announced the introduction of the Infrastructure Expansion Act (H.R. 8222) this morning at a press conference in Hamburg, NY. "The Scaffold Law is an outdated 19th century law that burdens our taxpayers and hurts our ability to provide critical infrastructure for New Yorkers across the state. Today I am proud to announce that I have taken action to combat one of the most burdensome regulations in New York … [Read more...]
Simmons Named Chief For Next 30 Days
For the second time in his life Deputy Chief Mark Simmons will again serve as the interim chief of the Rochester Police Department. This time he is scheduled to serve in that position for 30 days. The Genesee Sun received this announcement via e-mail from Patrick Flanigan of the City of Rochester last night. Simmons first served in an interim capacity for parts of 2018 and 2019 until Singletary took over. As already … [Read more...]
How NYS COVID-19 RELATED RESTRICTIONS COMPARE TO OTHER STATES
With some states continuing to reopen while others have paused or reversed course due to surges in COVID-19, the personal-finance website WalletHub today identified which states have the fewest coronavirus restrictions, WalletHub compared the 50 states and the District of Columbia across 17 key metrics. The following is how NYS compared to others: Coronavirus Restrictions in New York (1=Fewest, 25=Avg.): 16th– Requirement to … [Read more...]
GRAND JURY INDICTS BUFFALO MAN FOR BRUTALLY BEATING, RAPING, AND SEX TRAFFICKING FOUR VICTIMS
U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr., announced today that a federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging Michael McDonald, a/k/a George Jackson, a/k/a Rabbit, 41, of Buffalo, NY, with four counts of sex trafficking. The charge carries a mandatory minimum penalty of 15 years in prison and a maximum of life. Assistant U.S. Meghan A. Tokash, who is handling that case, stated that according to the indictment and a previously filed … [Read more...]
Five Seasonal DIY Home Improvement Projects
The calendar pages may be turning fast, but it’s not too late to do some work around the house. Now is the time to wrap up home improvement projects before the weather turns too cold. Consider these five easy DIY tasks that can set you up for a warm, safe and pest-free fall: Perform routine HVAC maintenance. Heating and cooling systems need regular service to operate at peak efficiency. Some tasks are best left to the pros, but … [Read more...]
Mayor Warren Fires Police Chief One Week After He Resigned
Just one week after saying he would retire by month's end Police Chief Le’Ron Singletary was fire by Rochester Mayor Lovely Warren on Monday over the death of Daniel Prude. In addition, the Mayor called for a federal investigation of Mr. Prude’s death. Not stopping there, she also suspended Tim Curtin, considered by many to be the city’s top lawyer and the city Communications Director Justin Roj without pay. "We have a pervasive … [Read more...]