Monroe County had a whopping 86 new confirmed cases yesterday leading Dr. Michael Mendoza, Commissioner of the Monroe County Department of Public Health to state: "Today’s increase in positive cases of COVID-19 is greater than we have experienced in some time. My team and I are working through the evening to continue contact tracing of these cases. At this point, the increase appears to be partially due to a series of micro-clusters … [Read more...]
Early Voting Begins Saturday in Livingston County
The Livingston County Board of Elections informed residents that early voting for the 2020 General Election begins on Saturday, October 24, 2020. The early voting poll site is located at the Livingston County Board of Elections, 6 Court Street, Room 104, Geneseo, NY 14454. Early voting dates and hours are as follows: Saturday, October 24 – 9AM to 2PM Sunday, October 25 – 9AM to 2PM Monday, October 26 – 8AM to 8PM Tuesday, … [Read more...]
CBL/BFL ASSOCIATE GET 9 YEARS ON RACKETEERING, DRUG, AND GUN CHARGES
Mikel Lowe, aka L-O, 25, of Buffalo, NY, who was convicted of racketeering conspiracy, possessing with intent to distribute crack cocaine, and possessing firearms in furtherance of drug trafficking crimes, was sentenced to serve 108 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Lawrence J. Vilardo. Between 2010 and August 28, 2018, the defendant was an associate with the CBL/BFL Gang, which stands for, among other things, “Cash Been Long” and … [Read more...]
Car Owners Have Until Nov. 3rd To Get Vehicles Inspected
Gov. Andrew Cuomo issued an executive order that expired inspections, driver’s liscenses which he previously permitted to remain valid until now, must be accomplished by November 3rd. The same deadline applies for expired driver's licenses and vehicle registrations. From March through early September, 739,000 fewer vehicles had been inspected in New York compared to the same period the prior year, according to the DMV. “For those … [Read more...]
PURDUE PHARMA TO PLEAD GUILTY AND FACE POSSIBLE $8 BILLION FINE
Connecticut-based drugmaker, Purdue Pharma has agreed to plead guilty to multiple charges related to its production and promotion of OxyContin. That plea could cost the company over $8 billion in civil and criminal penalties. The costly move came as a result of the US Department of Justice’s intensive investigation which the government claims costs close to a half million deaths. “Purdue deeply regrets and accepts responsibility … [Read more...]
Livingston County to State: Stop Using Local Revenues for State Budget Problems
Sales tax is the largest source of revenue for the Livingston County government. For decades, New York State has returned the local share of sales tax (4%) directly to counties for their use. Now, the State is using this revenue stream for their own spending needs and, in turn, shifting costs to counties through the theft of sales tax dollars. New York State historically provided aid and incentives to municipalities – so-called … [Read more...]
LIVINGSTON COUNTY EXPRESSES WILLINGNESS TO FINE $10,000 FOR COVID-19 NONCOMPLIANCE
Livingston County Asks Residents to Follow Executive Orders as Rising Number of COVID-19 Positives Necessitates Enhanced Enforcement According to Livingston County Public Health Director, Jennifer Rodriguez, the number of COVID-19 positive cases has increased markedly in Livingston County over the last week. “Earlier this week, we recorded the highest number of active COVID-19 cases in Livingston County since the pandemic began in March,” … [Read more...]
New York Lawmakers & Nonprofits Call on Governor to Release Billions in Federal Funds
Today, several NYS Senate and Assembly committee chairs, along with the Human Services Council, Urban Pathways, Northern Rivers, Lifespan of Greater Rochester, MHANYS, the Center for Community Alternatives, Chinese-American Planning Council, The Campaign Against Hunger, COMPA, Phoenix House, New York Association of Emerging Multicultural Providers, ASAP, Healthy Families, and more nonprofits held a virtual press conference, to stress … [Read more...]
SENATOR BORRELLO INTRODUCES LEGISLATION TO REFORM NEW YORK’S ELECTORAL SYSTEM
As New York voters watch the 2020 presidential campaign from the sidelines, Senator George Borrello and Assemblyman Andy Goodell have introduced legislation that would give New Yorkers more of a voice in the process by requiring the state’s electoral votes to more accurately reflect the popular vote. Under the current system, all of New York’s electoral votes are cast for the presidential candidate that receives the greatest number of votes … [Read more...]
Cuomo Declares Portions of Steuben County in “Yellow Zone”
The Governor announced today that portions of Steuben County have reached the threshold to be placed in the yellow zone under the state’s cluster action initiative. Areas of the county that fall within the yellow zone will be required to follow guidelines: Non-essential gatherings are limited to 25 people or less Houses of worship can still meet at 50% of their maximum occupancy and must follow all other NYS guidelines … [Read more...]
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