GENESEO – The Statesmen says that it will no longer be serving alcohol, but it plans to open as an alcohol-free night club for the fall semester. Owner Rocco Dragani said that there are no official opening dates, but the plan is to open as a dry dance venue sometime during the coming semester. "There will be a $5 cover," said Dragani. "We still want to be the place where all college students can come dance. I spent a lot of time in bands so … [Read more...]
Dusty Livingston County Expects Rain this Week
Watch our videos below of a tractor making a very dusty pass in Geneseo on Tuesday. LIVINGSTON COUNTY – Forecasts can always change, but right now it looks like our most parched areas will be getting much-needed showers very soon. Our news partner NEWS10NBC reports that there is a 70 percent chance of showers and thunder Tuesday night. Though it will take more than a few inches of rain to cure the region's severe drought, local farmers have … [Read more...]
Friday Thunderstorms Could Stop Dry Spell in Time for Fireworks
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – National weather forecasts predict that about one-fifth of an inch of rain will fall on Livingston County during Friday's much anticipated thunderstorms. According to the National Weather Service, it will most likely rain after 3 p.m. on Friday. This rain, though not much, could curb hot, dry conditions that can pose a risk of fire during July 3 and 4 fireworks displays. On Friday there is a slight chance of showers … [Read more...]
Geneseo Grass Fire a Reminder of Tinder Dryness Under New Growth
GENESEO – A grass fire clouded green fields off of Rte. 39 (Avon Geneseo Road) Monday afternoon, reminding local residents that under lush new grass is the same tinder-dry dead material from March. According to Geneseo Fire and Ambulance Chief Andrew Chanler, the property owner had safely burned an old brush pile on Sunday. Many hours later, at about 1:45 p.m. Monday, that smoldering fire ignited dead growth under the new green … [Read more...]