SPRINGWATER — A Springwater man was charged with multiple counts of public lewdness and endangering the welfare of a child after allegedly masturbating in his window as kids were outside. According to a press release from Livingston County Undersheriff Matthew Bean, on April 25 Timothy J. Pragle, 61, Springwater, NY, was arrested and charged with three counts each of Endangering the Welfare of a Child and Public Lewdness. The children … [Read more...]
DEC Annouces 2015-16 Season the Safest in 60 Years
NYLON – This past year's hunting season was one of the safest on record, putting New York State on target for hunter safety. According to a press release from the New York Department of Environment Conservation (DEC), the 2015 Hunting Safety Statistics report a total of only 23 hunting incidents, the third lowest number on record, with 10 incidents self-inflicted, 13 two-party incidents, and zero fatalities. “Hunting is a strong and … [Read more...]
NYS Plants $20K in Letchworth State Park to Grow Volunteer Recruitment
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – New York State has awarded funds to an organization supporting Letchworth State Park among other state parks to cultivate volunteer recruitment and enhance public access and support recreational activities. According to a press release from Senator Patrick Gallivan, the grants will attract more people to both Letchworth and Knox State Parks, both in Western New York. “Our state parks are among the best in the nation and … [Read more...]
NYS Senate Republicans Reveal Tax Cut Plan
NYLON – Members of the New York State Senate Republican Majority have revealed the first part of their one-house budget proposal and broad-based tax cut plan that is intended to cut taxes for the middle class, seniors, and small businesses. According to a press release from Senator Patrick Gallivan, the plan creates a new 25 percent rate reduction for middle class taxpayers, new tax savings with the goal of preventing seniors from leaving New … [Read more...]
Livingston County Development Corporation to Use $100,000 for Main Street Businesses
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The Livingston County Development Corporation will receive $100,000 in state funding to expand local downtown districts. According to a press release from Senator Patrick Gallivan, the Regional Economic Gardening Program will use $250,000 to support existing companies in Livingston, Wyoming and Monroe counties, specifically those that typically have 10 to 99 employees and generate $1 million to $50 million in annual … [Read more...]
Perry Whiteout Postpones Tobacco-Free Coalition Smokeout
PERRY— Due to this week's heavy snow, the Erie-Niagara Tobacco-Free Coalition has rescheduled the Great American Smokeout at Perry high school. Officials with the Coalition say that the weather was just too intense for the outdoor event. The smokeout, a tobacco resistance program was postponed from Thursday November 20 to Tuesday November 25, from noon to 1 p.m. The smokeout will feature Perry high school students who will offer messages about … [Read more...]
A popping good time at the Avon Corn Festival
AVON -- The Town of Avon was popping as they celebrated the 27th Annual Avon Corn Festival. There was a variety of things to do at the Avon Corn Festival on Saturday but the underlying theme seemed to be, make, sell, and buy local. Just a few of the many options available for purchase that are made, sold, and bought locally at the Avon Corn Festival were homemade all natural popcorn, homemade jams and jellies, and handcrafted … [Read more...]
Can you benefit from Municipal Bonds
Over the past couple of years, the economic picture has brightened for many cities and states — but some of them are still facing potential financial problems. As a citizen, you may well have concerns about these issues. And as an investor, these financial woes may affect your thinking about one particular type of investment vehicle: municipal bonds. Specifically, given the difficulties faced by a few municipalities, should you consider adding … [Read more...]
The Village of Scottsville presents, Family Fun Festival
SCOTTSVILLE -- The Scottsville Family Fun Festival is set to be very entertaining for the whole family from sunup until sundown. Scottsville’s Annual Summer Festival will be held at Johnson’s Park on Saturday, August 17 from 7:00 a.m. until 9:00 p.m. The festival will include a plethora of exciting events for the whole family including a Kids Fishing Derby on Oatka Creek, basketball and volleyball tournaments, a skateboarding class, … [Read more...]
Geneseo announces Inaugural Finger Lakes Opera Gala Concert
GENESEO -- Finger Lakes Opera at SUNY Geneseo will launch during a summer gala with the help of singers from some of the world’s top opera companies. The concert, on August 10, will feature a 40-piece professional orchestra that will include an official public announcement of the new professional summer opera’s company’s first full production scheduled for the summer of 2014. “We couldn’t be more excited to be embarking on this venture and to … [Read more...]