GENESEO – The annual Genesee Valley Hunt Races thundered on the turf once again on Saturday, bringing newcomers and regulars under the October sun with the valley's gorgeous fall colors. Races feature the 87th running of the NSA-sanctioned Genesee Valley Hunt Cup. Geneseo Rotary and a variety of organizations sponsor the event, keeping the tradition running, the excitement racing, and gathering the great minds of Livingston County year after … [Read more...]
Oak Tree Half Marathon is Now Featured Distance Race for Region
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – This year's Oak Tree Half Marathon, which is already established as one of the region's most prestigious races, will be sporting several additions that make this year's race even better. Ben Gajewski, Executive Director of the Genesee Valley Nature Conservancy, says that the Oak Tree is now the featured distance event in the Rochester Runner of the Year Series, which culminates with crowning the top male and female runners … [Read more...]
Genesee Valley Conservancy Seals Deals Protecting Local Farmers’ Land
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The Genesee Valley Conservancy has successfully finished preservation projects for 1,677 acres of prime farmland in Livingston County over the past week, ensuring that their lands will always be protected for agricultural use. According to a press release from the Genesee Valley Conservancy, the organization has been in long-term cooperation with five farm families to ensure the permanent protection of their farmland, and … [Read more...]
GVC Marks Dates for 2015 Nature Adventures the Valley
Reading this on your phone or tablet? Download our new app on Google Play and the Apple store. LIVINGSTON COUNTY – As these first beautiful days of spring finally warm the sun-starved earth, the Genesee Valley Conservancy (GVC) has announced their planned outdoor adventures for 2015, including walks among the valley's famous bluebell flowers, guided bird watching walks, and paddles on the Genesee River. This year, GVC will of course … [Read more...]
Genova and Genesee Valley Motors Family Celebrate 20 Years
AVON – Dom Genova, owner and manager of Genesee Valley Motors, celebrated 20 years of successful, growing business earlier this month. The success of his company is traced to his slogan, Your “no-nonsense” car dealer. Yet the true meaning behind Genova’s “no-nonsense” attitude goes a lot further than his dealership. Genova placed his roots in Avon 20 years ago, after leaving his job working for Chrysler in North Carolina, satisfying a passion to … [Read more...]
GeneseeSun.com Merges Sites, Launches Paywall
GENESEO — The GeneseeSun.com has announced it's merger with it's paid video streaming site, TV.GeneseeSun.com now becoming a paid content online news service. The new subscription site was launched last week, and the paywall was released Wednesday. The affordable price points are $3.99 for a day pass, $5.99/monthly, $19.99/quarterly, or $39.99/year. The pay wall starts after the viewer is online for 60 seconds. "With this move we are … [Read more...]
Railroad excursion in Rush now open
RUSH— The Rochester and Genesee Valley Railroad Museum announced they will be opening a special, 40-mile trip through Livingston and Monroe Counties on the Livonia, Avon and Lakeville Railroad, to take place Saturday, October 27. The Rochester and Genesee Valley Railroad Museum will be celebrating its 75th anniversary by inviting the public to a historic, one-of-a-kind excursion. The ride, which leaves from Conesus Lake Sportsman’s Club … [Read more...]
GVC balances preservation, appreciation at new nature preserve
GENESEO – If you think you need to travel to the Amazon, the Nile River Valley, or California’s Redwood forests for beautiful vistas, you’re ignoring some unique landscapes close to home. The Genesee Valley is home to top-notch natural environments, and the Genesee Valley Conservancy (GVC) is working to preserve some of the area’s best locations. Founded in 1990, the GVC has protected over 13,600 acres of forests, farmlands, and a whole lot in … [Read more...]