FROM NEWS PARTNER, MESSENGER POST MEDIA NEW YORK STATE — A calculation error in estimating distribution of 2017-18 federal funds for educator professional development left 687 school districts in New York state short $12 million. The error affects all districts in Livingston County, each of which will be getting an increase in their 2018-19 funding to compensate for the lost Title IIA funds for both years. “The State Education Department … [Read more...]
Two State Grants Open for Local Firefighters, Fowl Hunters
A pair of grants announced today by the state Department of Environmental Conservation could benefit Livingston County volunteer firefighters and fowl hunters. Due August 10, the Volunteer Fire Assistance grant program is available specifically to smaller departments serving rural areas. Last year, the program, which is funded by the U.S. Forest Service, provided $1,500 grants to 319 separate departments serving communities with less than … [Read more...]
NYS Enters Drought Watch
NYLON – All of New York State is now under a drought watch by the NYS Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). According to a press release from the DEC, they consulted with the NYS Drought Management Task Force and Federal partner agencies and decided to issue the watch. “While most public water supplies are still generally normal throughout the state, below normal precipitation over the last 9 months, low stream flows, and reduced … [Read more...]
Drunken Rampage Damages 6 Dealership Cars and SUNY Police Vehicle
AVON – New York State Police arrested a Perry resident on felony charges on Saturday for allegedly damaging 7 vehicles, including a SUNY Geneseo Police vehicle, in a drunken rage. According to a press release from NYS Police Geneseo, Justin Putney, 25, was arrested for felony Criminal Mischief in the Second Degree. State Police in Canandaigua said that Putney, one other male and one female were driving by on May 7 at 9:24 p.m. when … [Read more...]
NYS Socks Livingston County with $30K Raise for District Attorney
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – Members of the Livingston County Ways and Means Committee were furious when they heard that New York State is effectively mandating an increase in pay for the Livingston County District Attorney as part of the recently passed state budget but not providing any additional money for the county to do so. The Ways and Means Committee considered retroactively paying District Attorney Greg McCaffrey $183,297.75 per year, up from … [Read more...]
Several Livingston County Figureheads and Leaders Head Trump’s Campaign in New York State
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The Trump for President campaign announced its New York State leadership team this week, and several Livingston County officials joined them in forming a county committee to support the Trump campaign. According to a press release from NYS Assemblyman Bill Nojay, Congressman Chris Collins and Assemblyman Bill Nojay were named as statewide Co-Chairs for the Trump campaign. Joining them locally, Debbie Davis, the Mayor of … [Read more...]
Livingston County Prepares for Ramifications of Negotiated NYS Budget
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The Livingston County government is preparing for closely negotiated, profound fiscal changes that stem from the New York State budget, which passed on April 1. The state budget provides for slightly altered implementation of several actions which Livingston County strongly opposed, including state mandated $15 minimum wage, 12-week paid family leave for employees of business, and having counties cover county Medicaid … [Read more...]
Christmas Sales Push Unclaimed NYS Lottery Jackpot Over $400 Million
NYLON – The New York State Lottery is kicking off 2016 with a huge Powerball jackpot of $400 million, up more than $44 million from Saturday. According to a press release from the New York State Gaming Commission, the increase in the jackpot is due to fever-pitch sales across the country. "The $44.2 million jump from Saturday’s jackpot is due to brisk sales across all 44 participating Powerball states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the … [Read more...]
Former State Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver Found Guilty of Corruption
ALBANY — According to news partner 13WHAM.com former New York State Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver was found guilty on corruption charges Monday afternoon. This is also following a report from sister station WRGB, which clarifies that the jury found Silver guilty on all seven counts against him. Charges ranged from fraud to extortion to money laundering. According to a WRGB article in April, Sheldon was involved in "official" favors for an … [Read more...]
Livingston County to Urge More Organ Donation in NYS
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The Livingston County Ways and Means Committee passed a resolution on Nov. 16 urging New York State residents to register as organ or tissue donors, since New York State has the second lowest donor registry enrollment share in the United States. According to the resolution, only 24 percent, about 3.8 million, NYS residents over age 18 are registered as organ donors, compared to the national average of over 50 … [Read more...]