NYLON – The New York State Senate approved a bill that would make it a felony to incite violence against a police officer. According to a press release from Senator Patrick M. Gallivan, the New York State Senate has passed a bill that, if signed into law, would make it a felony to "advocate violence against one or more police officers that is likely to incite or produce such violence." The crime would be titled Inciting Violence Against a … [Read more...]
New Bill Extends Notice Requirements for Public Service Commission
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – A bill is headed for Governor Cuomo's desk that will require that landowners, especially farmers, receive due and proper notice of the installation of gas or electric utilities that could affect their property, establishing specific guidelines that the Public Service Commission must consider when planning to build. According to a press release from Senator Patrick Gallivan (R-C-I, Elma) and Assemblymember Harry Bronson … [Read more...]
Geneseo Hears Public Concerns Over Lakeshore Fence Regulations
GENESEO – The Town of Geneseo held a public hearing on Thursday to hear any community concerns about possible new fence regulations for the lakeshore district which would require fences to be made of decorative materials and be partially see-through on lakeshore properties. Two lakeshore residents attended the hearing to voice concerns over the proposed Lake Shore District Fence Regulation, which includes requirements that any fence on a … [Read more...]