LIVINGSTON COUNTY – A man is going to prison for giving cigarettes packed with cocaine to another person. Nicholas Finch, 38, pled guilty Tuesday morning to felony Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree and agreed to serve 3 years in prison and 3 years on parole. "I apologize for my actions," said Finch at sentencing. "I have had a lifelong struggle with drugs and alcohol. I appreciate that the court is giving me … [Read more...]
Tobacco-Free GLOW Seeks Advertising Restrictions in Livingston County
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – A new statewide campaign is seeking a reduction in tobacco advertising for Livingston County, specifically in advertising that could affect children. The #SeenEnoughTobacco campaign by Tobacco-Free GLOW (in Genesee, Livingston, Ontario, and Wyoming Counties) funded by the New York State Department of Health, Bureau of Tobacco Control launched on May 31, World No Tobacco Day, citing a statement by the U.S. Surgeon General … [Read more...]
Main Street Employee Swipes Lotto Tickets, Cigs, Credit Card in Dansville
DANSVILLE — The Dansville Police Department arrested a local woman on felony charges for allegedly stealing lottery tickets, cigarettes and a purse containing a credit card. According to a press release from Dansville Police Department, Erin Homer, 30, was arrested for felony Grand Larceny in the Fourth Degree and misdemeanor Petit Larceny. On May 21, Dansville Police were notified by a store owner on Main Street that a female employee had … [Read more...]
Wayland Smoker Chokes on Felony for Stealing $3,000 of Cigarettes
DANSVILLE – The Dansville Police Dapartment arrested a Wayland resident last Thursday for allegedly hauling off $3,000 of cigarettes. According to a press release from the Dansville Police Department, Katherine Kurtz, 57, was arrested for felony Grand Larceny in the Third Degree. Police arrested Kurtz after an investigation with a local business' Asset Protection Unit. Kurtz allegedly stole over $3,000 worth of cigarettes over the last few … [Read more...]
Avon Talks Quenching Genesee Street Smoking and Cigarrette Ads
AVON – The Village Board will soon start talks with local cigarette merchants about the potential for restricting smoking areas and banning smoking advertisements in the Village. The Board said that backing smokers off 50 feet from any public building and banning all smoking advertising might make for a healthier community. "I'm especially thinking about small kids at St. Agnes who might stop into Cook's for an ice cream and see an ad right … [Read more...]