CONESUS – Photos, rumors and online articles on America's most successful canine are rippling through Conesus Lake towns as a daring predator ventured out on the open ice in broad daylight for two days. Though not necessarily dusk or night hunters like raccoons, opossums or skunks, coyotes are notoriously cautious of humans and seeing one so frequently on one of the most exposed patches of Livingston County is unusual. Lake residents … [Read more...]
Chip Holt Draws Lake Experts to Talk Watershed Responsibilities at Conesus Lake
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The Chip Holt Nature Center will serve as a platform for three experts to talk about responsible land use and nutrient flows that affect Conesus Lake. Specifically, the talk will focus on excessive plant growth on the lake, a topic which might conjure images of the blankets of toxic blue-green algae seen at the north end of the lake in recent years. The talk is free and open to the public on Wednesday, Jan. 31, from 6:30 to … [Read more...]
Safety and Lake Health Come First When Ice Fishing
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – As ice slowly fans out over still lakes, the state is reminding ice fishermen to put safety first and preserve the health of the ecosystem they enjoy. According to a press release from the Department of Environmental Conservation, (DEC) four inches of solid ice is usually safe for anglers accessing ice on foot. However, ice thickness can vary even within the same body of water. "Ice fishing is a popular sport in New York … [Read more...]
Cops Seek Boat that Scooted from Conesus Lake Collision
CONESUS – The Livingston County Sheriff's Office is reaching out to the public for any information about a 'hit-and-run boating incident' on Conesus Lake on Saturday. According to a press release from Livingston County Sheriff Thomas Dougherty, a boat left the scene after colliding with another boat in the area of Mark's Leisure Time Marine at about 4:20 p.m. Saturday. The Sheriff’s Marine Patrol responded and began … [Read more...]
Conesus Lake Streambank Protection Wins Environmental Project of the Year
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The Conesus Lake Watershed Streambank Erosion Remediation Project is recognized by the Genesee Valley Branch of the American Public Works Association (APWA) as the 2016 Small Cities/Rural Communities Project of the Year in the Environmental Projects category. According to a press release from Livingston County, the completed project is designed to protect over half a mile of streambank that keeps an estimated 921 tons of … [Read more...]
Toxic Algae Pockets Cling to Conesus’ Shore after Weekend Rain
CONESUS – Small patches of toxic blue-green algae are still clinging to the shallows after the weekend's rains. Acoording to a press release from the Livingston County Department of Health, they have identified small localized blooms which may still be present in stagnant shoreline areas in the northeast area of Conesus Lake now that large blooms have dissipated after recent rains. The large algae blooms were most recently found on the East … [Read more...]
NYS Supreme Court Stops Illegal Construction at Conesus Inn
CONESUS – A NYS Supreme Court Judge stopped the reconstruction project at the Conesus Inn because it was not being completed as approved by the Town of Conesus Planning Board and Zoning Board of Appeals. Robert Siracusa, Sally Hirth, and Tom and Trish Bruckel own the two properties next door to the construction project. They have spent five days over the last two weeks in court formally stopping the project and have organized a community … [Read more...]
Cops for Kids Day Delights Families at Long Point
CONESUS – The Livingston County Coalition of Patrol Services (LC COPS) hosted the sixth annual COPS for Kids day on Saturday at Long Point Park. Deputies served popcorn, hot dogs, pizza and ice cream while kids enjoyed balloon animals, karaoke, a mechanical bull, a dunking booth, a petting zoo, pony rides, and giant bounce houses. "This year's event was extremely successful and busy for us," said Deputy Phyllis Applin with the Sheriff's … [Read more...]