I like to vote. In fact, I love to vote. There is nothing more American then going to the polls and casting a ballot. I love elections, greatly respect our local candidates, and go out of my way to ensure that all candidates receive fair coverage. I will be perfectly clear, the poll we ran on a hypothetical judicial race was completely self-serving. I was curious to see where Kevin Van Allen stacked up against incumbent judges Robert Wiggins … [Read more...]
POLL: The Livingston County Judicial Landscape
Our new poll feature has proven quite interesting with the recent results of the Livingston County leaders. Our next poll takes a look back to earlier this year when Kevin Van Allen, former candidate for Livingston County Judge, decided not to force a primary after losing at the Republican Committee meeting. As a result, with no likely Democratic candidates emerging, there will not be a choice for County Judge. Sitting Judges Robert Wiggins … [Read more...]
Dansville Drug Dealer says His ‘Playboy Lifestyle’ Must End
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The man who was arrested in connection with now convicted drug dealer and burglar Christopher Bricks for selling cocaine in Dansville was sentenced to prison on Thursday for participating in what was called in court reports a 'playboy lifestyle.' Michael Wallace, 39, apologized to Judge Dennis Cohen for his sale of cocaine at sentencing to 6 years in prison and 6 years' post release supervision as a second felony … [Read more...]
County Party Leaders and Incumbent Judges React to Van Allen Announcement
LIVINGSTON COUNTY — Both Republican and Conservative Party leaders are pleased with the Van Allen announcement that he will not be forcing a primary on either the Republican or Conservative Party lines. According to a press release from Jason McGuire, Livingston County Conservative Party Chair local party leaders and Candidates are greatly pleased with Van Allen's decision since losing the Republican and Conservative Committee endorsement … [Read more...]
Van Allen Steps Out of Judicial Race in Support of Republican Party
LIVINGSTON COUNTY — Local Attorney, Kevin Van Allen who previously announced his candidacy for Livingston County Judge has announced that he is withdrawing before the election goes to primary. According to a press release from Van Allen, he is stepping aside as a result of the Livingston County Republican Committee where he lost to incumbent Judges Robert Wiggins and Dennis Cohen in a weighted vote. “I am of course disappointed with the … [Read more...]
Christiano, Sniveling Child Rapist, Sentenced to 20 Years
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – Richard Christiano, 58, stood hunched and sniveling before Judge Dennis Cohen on Thursday as he was sentenced to 20 years in prison for repeatedly raping his girlfriend's daughter. Judge Dennis Cohen, First Assistant District Attorney Victor Rowcliffe, and defense attorney Peter Pullano resolved the case with a sentence of 20 years in state prison with 20 years post release supervision, as well as an 8-year order of … [Read more...]
All Ages Stroll for the Colon in Geneseo
Reading this on your phone or tablet? Download our new app on Google Play and the Apple store. GENESEO – Hundreds of folks took on colon cancer and the Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology at the University of Rochester Medical Center's 4th annual 5k run and walk in honor of families fighting colon cancer at the Village Park in Geneseo, enjoying hot dogs, smoothies, and of course taking a peek at different types of … [Read more...]
Early Shots Fired as Judicial Candidates Speak at Mount Morris Sportsman Club
Reading this on your phone or tablet? Download our new app on Google Play and the Apple store. MOUNT MORRIS – Candidates for Livingston County Court Judge and state Supreme Court Judge met and addressed the Mount Morris Sportsman Club Tuesday night during the club's regular 7 p.m. meeting. After the club took care of regular business, Marjorie Burns, court attorney for Judge Dennis Cohen, introduced the candidates for county judge, … [Read more...]
Judge Cohen Seals Court for Mysterious Sex Criminal Release Trial
Reading this on your phone or tablet? Download our new app on Google Play and the Apple store. LIVINGSTON COUNTY – A mysterious, rare civil confinement (Mental Hygiene Law Article 10) jury trial that is currently ongoing at the Livingston County courthouse in Judge Cohen's court will ultimately decide the fate of a sex criminal who is soon to be released from prison, but the name of the offender and the nature of his case is sealed from the … [Read more...]
Shackled Fox Sentenced and Sent to State Prison
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – It was all about the victim's family in the county courthouse Friday afternoon, when Alan Fox was finally sentenced after pleading guilty to Attempted Sex Abuse in the First Degree, an E felony, in November 2014, for sexually molesting his five-year-old foster daughter in the summer of 2013. The court waited at the ready for a full 20 minutes for the biological parents, and their friends and family, to arrive and watch … [Read more...]