GENESEO – The controversial Social Host Law has now been in effect for one year. Since its passage, three people, all college students, have been charged with violations. Many SUNY Geneseo students have vocally opposed the law since its passage in April 2015. It establishes a violation-level charge and $250 fine when a person is proven to be in control of a residence where underage people are being served alcohol or drugs illegally. Village … [Read more...]
Matt Cook Proudly Serves as Second Black Elected Official in Livingston County History
GENESEO – Village Trustee Matthew Cook quietly made a bit of Livingston County history when he was sworn in as Geneseo Village Trustee on April 4. Cook, 20, is the second African American to be elected to any public office, at the county, town or village level, since Livingston County was established in 1802. "I don't think that anyone was holding a barrier there, and I am ecstatic that the first African American official was before me," … [Read more...]
Geneseo Swears in Rutigliano and Cook as Trustees
GENESEO – The Village of Geneseo officially swore in its two youngest trustees in its history Monday night in front of many proud family members and friends. Mary Rutigliano, 19, and Matthew Cook, 20, took an oral oath of office as Trustees of the Village of Geneseo. "Our first meeting was informative," said Rutigliano. "Everybody at the office is really good at preparing us." "It was really nice," said Cook. "We had a lot of e-mails, … [Read more...]
SUNY Geneseo President Commends Students for Election Win
GENESEO – Denise Battles, the president of SUNY Geneseo, congratulated students Mary Rutigliano and Matthew Cook on their successful election to the Village Board of Trustees on Wednesday. Battles wished Rutigliano and Cook well in their terms in office and reminded them of the dedication that their duty will require. "Congratulations to Matt Cook and Mary Rutigliano on their election to the Geneseo Village Board. Their desire to be … [Read more...]
Both Students Win Geneseo Village Trustee in Absentee Ballot Landslide
GENESEO – SUNY Geneseo students Mary Rutigliano and Matthew Cook crushed the political field on Tuesday with a record-shattering number of student absentee ballots, becoming the two youngest Geneseo Trustee-elects in well over 20 years. A total of 594 absentee ballots tipped the scale against candidates Leslie Carson (R), Phil Jones (D), and incumbent Bob Wilcox (D). "We would just like to thank all of the students who helped us out and the … [Read more...]
SUNY Geneseo Students Flood Board of Elections with Ballots
GENESEO – SUNY Geneseo students are returning absentee ballots in historic numbers for this year's Village election on March 15, in which two students are running for Trustee. According to the Livingston County Board of Elections, 419 absentee ballots have been received from Geneseo addresses, and of these, about 351 are from on-campus addresses. "Voter registration is way up," said Nancy Leven, Republican Commissioner for the Board of … [Read more...]
More than 640 Absentee Ballots Pour in for Geneseo Village Election
GENESEO – More than 640 absentee ballots have been issued by the Livingston County Board of Elections for the Village of Geneseo election on March 15. The absentee ballots allow voters who cannot make it to the polls in Geneseo to vote from home or from out of town. Those not in favor of student Trustee candidates Matthew Cook (I) and Mary Rutigliano (I) are increasingly anxious as the election draws closer that high numbers of SUNY Geneseo … [Read more...]
Geneseo Village Trustee Candidates Take the Stage at SUNY Geneseo Forum
GENESEO – Approximately 40 people came to SUNY Geneseo's Newton Hall Wednesday night as the College hosted a public village candidate forum attended by three of the five candidates for village trustee as well as two candidates for village justice. Incumbent Trustee Bob Wilcox (D) and SUNY Geneseo students Mary Rutigiliano (I) and Matthew Cook (I) answered questions that audience members submitted via note cards to be read by the moderator. … [Read more...]
POLL: Who Will You Vote for in the 2016 Village of Geneseo Trustee Race?
GENESEO — Who will get your vote in the March 15 election for Geneseo Village Trustee? The candidates are Geneseo resident Leslie Carson (R), Rochester resident and SUNY Geneseo student Matthew Cook (I), former Chair of the Livingston County Democratic Committee Phil Jones (D), Geneseo resident and SUNY Geneseo student Mary Rutigliano (I), and incumbent Trustee Bob Wilcox (D). The poll is completely anonymous. The results will be published … [Read more...]
SUNY Geneseo to Host Village Candidate Q and A on Campus
GENESEO – SUNY Geneseo has invited all five candidates who are running for two open seats on the Village Board of Trustees to multiple political events, including a question and answer forum on campus. According to SUNY Geneseo, Dr. Thomas Matthews, Associate Dean of Leadership and Service, will be hosting the 'Q and A' on Feb. 24 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Newton Hall, Room 202, in anticipation of the March 15 election. He will also host a … [Read more...]