GENESEO – Community leaders want their friends and neighbors to know that February's powerful talk by Chris Herren on addiction, disaster, redemption and hope is just the first of several initiatives to get the separate parts of the community to meaningfully and openly discuss substance abuse. Kevin Hill, MD, is the next of a series of special presentations and speakers designed to engage Geneseo Central School, SUNY Geneseo and the College's … [Read more...]
SUNY Geneseo Student Overdoses on Cocaine, Pills and Alcohol
GENESEO – A SUNY Geneseo student went to a hospital on Friday after allegedly ingesting a mixture of illegal drugs. According to Geneseo Police Chief Eric Osganian, the student, a male, aged 20, was conscious and alert when first responders transported him from an address on Wadsworth Street. "He said that he took cocaine, Xanax and alcohol," said Osganian. "I can't stress enough the danger of mixing substances like this. Everyone needs to … [Read more...]
Geneseo Police Make Fifth Arrest for Social Host Law
GENESEO – The Geneseo Police Department arrested an Endicott resident under the Social Host Law last Wednesday. According to a press release from the Geneseo Police Department, a 21-year-old from Endicott, NY was charged with one violation of the Social Host Law, a violation. "The Social Host Law is a lower-level alternative to the previously used misdemeanor charge," Unlawful Dealing with a Child," said Osganian. The 21-year-old, whose … [Read more...]
NYS Allows Earlier Alcohol Sales on Sundays
NYLON – New York State has passed legislation allowing restaurants and bars to sell alcohol earlier on Sundays and lifting fees for alcohol production companies. According to a press release from Senator Patrick Gallivan, the legislation passed the Senate and Assembly in June and Governor Andrew Cuomo signed the bill into law Wednesday. “New York’s so-called 'blue laws' have imposed undue burdens on restaurants, wineries and other … [Read more...]
SUNY Geneseo to Pilot Alcohol Safety Training with Greek Students
GENESEO – A progressive alcohol risk management program for SUNY Geneseo students in fraternities and sororities will begin this month in an ongoing effort to engage alcohol safety issues at the College. According to an e-mail to students from Wendi Kinney, Assistant Dean of Students for Fraternal Life and Off-Campus Services, Geneseo was selected to be a pilot campus for new, researched-based training program, Training On Greeks and Alcohol, … [Read more...]
SUNY Geneseo and Village Clear the Air on Social Host Law
GENESEO – SUNY Geneseo and community leaders answered pressing questions from SUNY Geneseo students Tuesday night at a question and answer panel on the recently adopted Social Host Law designed to curb underage alcohol consumption at parties in the village. The Social Host Law, Chapter 88 of the Village of Geneseo Code, available online here, has many students up in arms questioning its purpose and effectiveness, and accusing the village of … [Read more...]
Proposed Law Could Provide Tax Breaks for Beer, Cider and Liquor Tastings
NYLON – A state Senator has introduced legislation to exempt beer, cider and liquor tasting from sales tax, aiming to achieve fairness with other alcohol sales. According to a press release from Sen. Patrick M. Gallivan, the legislation would allow licensed breweries, cider producers and distilleries to provide tastings without having to pay sales tax, even if they charge for the tasting. “We are seeing more and more breweries and … [Read more...]
Underage Alcohol Arrest Leads to Rape Charge in Geneseo
GENESEO – The Honeyoye Falls man who was arrested by Geneseo Police on Nov. 15 for allegedly giving alcohol to a 15 year old girl is now facing rape charges for allegedly having sex with her that night. According to a press release from Geneseo Police Chief Eric Osganian, Brendon Kelly, 23, was arrested for Rape in the Third Degree, an E felony, on Nov. 25. "This was a follow up on our arrest from the 15th," said Chief Osganian. "The … [Read more...]
Sheriff’s Underage Alcohol Check Passes All Livingston County Convenience Stores
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – A county-wide underage alcohol compliance check by the Livingston County Sheriff's Office found that no local convenience stores sold alcohol to underage agents. According to a press release from Sheriff Thomas Dougherty, the alcohol compliance detail on Nov. 14 used volunteers between ages 18 and 20 who would try to buy alcohol at convenience stores. The volunteers receive specialized training from the Sheriff's … [Read more...]
Geneseo Police Make First Social Host Party Arrests
GENESEO – Geneseo Police used the newly passed Chapter 88 of Village of Geneseo Code law, affectionately known as the 'Social Host Law,' to enforce underage drinking violations at house parties in the Village on Halloween. According to a press release from Geneseo Police Chief Eric Osganian, Paul Michael, 21, of Houppouge, NY and Jack Eisenberg, 20, of Pleasantville, NY were among the first to be arrested on Oct. 31 for Unlawful Dealing with a … [Read more...]