NYLON – A public survey is designed to steer state management of deer populations over the next five years. According to a press release from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), they and researchers at the Human Dimensions Research Unit at Cornell University are implementing a survey-based process for gathering information on citizens’ preferences on desired deer populations that will help DEC biologists set deer … [Read more...]
Murder Charge Jails Perry Town Board Member for Shooting
NYLON – A member of the Perry Town Board is in custody on a murder charge. Joe Mlyniec was arrested for Murder in the Second Degree. Wyoming County District Attorney Donald O'Geen says that Mlyniec allegedly shot and killed Robert Irvine III at Mlyniec's home Wednesday. O'Geen says that the investigation is ongoing and more information will be given Thursday morning. Mlyniec is held without bail for further court proceedings. NYLON … [Read more...]
DEC Says 2017’s ‘Hunting-Related Shooting Incidents’ Near Record Low
NYLON – The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation says that last year's hunting seasons had the second fewest shooting-related incidents on record. According to a press release from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation, the 2017 hunting seasons in New York had 19 hunting-related shooting incidents, the second-fewest on record. "The tradition of hunting is enjoyed by more than 500,000 New Yorkers each … [Read more...]
Scottsville’s World-Class Master Woodworker Passes at 85
NYLON – Scottsville is left with the treasured memory of one of its absolute greatest craftsmen: the internationally renowned but locally cherished Wendell Castle. According to a press release from RIT, where he was an 'Artist in Residence,' Castle passed away at his home in Scottsville on Jan. 20 at age 85. RIT called Castle the 'much-celebrated American designer and craftsman who invented a completely new way of designing and constructing … [Read more...]
Everyday Heroes Carry 35K Toys for Region’s Tots in Disasters
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...]
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