NYLON – The region's personnel on the front lines of crisis and disaster are carrying toys from big-hearted Marines for some of our most vulnerable citizens. Every year, the Marine Corps Coordinating Council (MCCC) collects toys for first responders and county agencies to give to kids going through a rough time in the holidays, be that a house fire, a parent or guardian being arrested, or a domestic incident. "We partner with some really … [Read more...]
Tracked Snowy Owls Cruise Shores of Lake Ontario
NYLON – The shallow dust called Nations Road is buried under sweeping drifts. The snow glides lazily in the open, sometimes curling in the shadow of a leaning fence post. Just as the sun crests the head of a hill, two brilliant golden eyes open and blink. The wind folded over the owl's shoulders. The sun poured over him and faint scratchings and peeps of the mice and voles floated to him from all around. He crouched and leaped into a puff of … [Read more...]
Heartbroken Strangers to Deliver Christmas Gifts to Fatal Accident Victim’s ‘Miracle’ 4-Year-Old
NYLON – Heartbroken strangers will deliver Santa's presents to the four-year-old Wayland boy who lost his mom in an accident on Rte. 63 in Dansville last week. Eric Williams II, himself a member of Springwater-Wayland EMS, is one of those strangers at the heart of the drive for Mason, the son of Shawn Martinez, 44, who passed away in Wednesday's accident. He posted the above video to Facebook, calling for everyone to not only help first … [Read more...]
Scottsville Farmer Shoots Pure White Deer…with Camera
NYLON – A farmer with a camera shot what appears to be a pure white deer just over the Livingston County line. Stokoe Farms in Scottsville posted the photo to Facebook. "Julie thought she saw a White Deer on West River Road on the way home," posted Stokoe Farms to Facebook. "She thought she was out of her mind! Turns out not." Others chimed in that they've seen the deer too. "Saw it yesterday," posted Mary Burke. "We’ve seen it in … [Read more...]
Sweep Grabs Over 84K Pounds of Chemicals from Region
NYLON – A New York State chemical disposal initiative collected a total of 84,270 pounds of potentially hazardous chemicals from Chemung, Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Orleans, Schuyler, Seneca, Steuben, Wayne, and Yates counties. The CleanSweepNY collection event held during the week of Oct. 2 targeted an 11-county area in DEC’s Region 8, which includes Livingston County. CleanSweepNY staff collected 61,067 pounds of pesticides, … [Read more...]
DEC Shines Limelight on Fragile Bats Headed to Hibernation
NYLON – The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) urges outdoor adventurers to suspend exploration of cave and mine sites that may serve as seasonal homes for hibernating bats that are sensitive to the deadly white nose syndrome. According to a press release from the DEC, human disturbances are especially harmful to the State’s bat population since the arrival of the disease known as white-nose syndrome, which has … [Read more...]
Proposed Law Could Create Lyme Disease Notification System
NYLON – Proposed legislation is on the table to better diagnose and treat Lyme Disease and other tick-borne illnesses. According to a press release from Senator Patrick Gallivan, the bill (S.6926), would require the Commissioner of Health to work with health care providers and other experts to develop a standard protocol and a patient notification system for the diagnosis and treatment of this serious public health issue. “As Lyme Disease … [Read more...]
Vegas Shooting Increases ‘SWAT’ Presence at Letchworth Craft Fair
CASTILE – A photo of special operations police personnel at the Letchworth Arts and Crafts Festival is turning heads but fortunately is no indication of a specific public threat. Facebook profile Jeff Kramarz posted the image to social media with the text, 'Snipers on a roof at the Letchworth Arts & Craft Festival. Welcome to the new normal in America.' A State Police Sergeant who asked not to be named confirmed a heavy presence of SORT … [Read more...]
Fingers Crossed for Clear Weather at Letchworth Arts and Crafts Show
NYLON – Skies should clear just in time for the opening of the outdoor Letchworth Arts and Crafts Show this weekend. The National Weather Service says that there could be thunderstorms Saturday morning up to the opening of the show at 10 a.m. then, showers are expected to taper off for a mostly sunny day with a high of 83. On Sunday, there is a chance of showers, mainly before 9 a.m. The rest of the day should be mostly sunny with a high … [Read more...]
Researchers Say Player Protests Will Halve Bills’ Viewership
NYLON – A poll of about 1,400 likely general election voters in Western New York suggests that voters overwhelmingly oppose the player protests during the national anthem and are less likely to tune into future Buffalo Bills games by nearly a 2 to 1 margin. According to a press release from Big Dog Strategies, they in partnership with Remington Research Group commissioned the survey of 1,390 likely general election voters in Western New York. … [Read more...]
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