LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The results of the GeneseeSun.com's poll are in, but only left nature enthusiasts scratching their heads. The results are split 50-50: an equal number of readers voted 'northern water snake' and 'milk snake.' However, the experts are unanimously identifying this as a northern water snake. Ella Wynn, a rafting guide with Adventure Calls Outfitters in Letchworth State Park, posted the photo to the Facebook page 'Snake … [Read more...]
POLL: Mystery Snake Stumps Letchworth Hikers
UPDATE: Experts Break Dead Tie, I.D. Letchworth Northern Water Snake CASTILE – This photograph of a snake near Lee's Landing in Letchworth State Park is splitting park enthusiasts on social media. The photo was originally posted to Facebook by Amy Appleby on July 5. So far five in the comment section believe that this is a northern water snake, but four are sure that it is a milk snake. "It's a milk snake 100%," posted Nick … [Read more...]
POLL RESULTS: Carson Has the Lead in Geneseo Village Trustee Race
GENESEO – The results of our online political poll are in. A total of 53 readers indicated their two favored candidates in the March 15 election for Geneseo Village Trustee. Geneseo resident Leslie Carson (R) had the lead in our poll with 34% of the vote, followed by Geneseo resident and SUNY Geneseo student Mary Rutigliano (I) with 24.5%. Rochester resident and SUNY Geneseo student Matthew Cook (I) had 20.8%. Former Chair of the … [Read more...]
Chamber of Commerce Releases Finalists in Their Favorite Local Business Contest
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The finalists are in for the Livingston County Chamber of Commerce's poll and contest on your favorite local businesses and attractions. According to a Facebook post by the Chamber of Commerce, anyone can vote once per day in the multiple-choice poll, accessible here. With 2,629 nominations submitted, the Chamber has now released the top three businesses or attractions that were nominated in each category. Categories in … [Read more...]
POLL RESULTS: No Hikers on Letchworth’s Trestle Bridge
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – Last week, two trespassing hikers recorded themselves set upon by freight train on Letchworth's fabled trestle bridge. The video has stirred up some ongoing debate about park safety and hikers using the trestle bridge. Watch the video here. We asked our readers if hikers should be allowed on the trestle bridge. The options were 'yes,' 'no,' and 'yes but no climbing from top deck,' and readers overwhelmingly said … [Read more...]
Kelly’s Saloon Supporters Rallying for a Return
GENESEO — Everyone is a little Irish when it comes to loving Kelly's Saloon. In a poll featured by the GeneseeSun.com, our readers were asked: What would you like to see built at the Kelly's Saloon building? 634 voters participated in the poll and a resounding 519 votes, 81% of voters, said 'Kelly's II.' This was a record number of participants in a GeneseeSun.com online poll. The runner up choice was 'New Restaurtant/Bar' which had … [Read more...]
Pizza Land Delivers as Avon’s Favorite Pizzeria
AVON – The results of the GeneseeSun.com's poll are in and pizza lovers have spoken. Pizza Land is by far the favorite pizza merchant in Avon. Pizza Land led the pack with a king-sized slice of 44.3% of the voters. "Well of course we won, it's just like our motto says," said Todd Paddon, manager of Pizza Land. "We're the best pizza anywhere!" Also in the running were Livingston County Pizza Co., with 21.6%; Salvatore's Pizzeria, with … [Read more...]
POLL: Should School Districts Merge?
SUNROOM — With the recent debate over school districts becoming financially stressed the GeneseeSun.com is taking the pulse of our readers with a poll. The question is on whether or not should school districts that are financially stressed should merge with a neighboring school district. The poll will close Friday morning. … [Read more...]
POLL RESULTS: Over 50% Okay with Displaying Virginia Battle Flag
SUNROOM — With the recent debate over whether or not it is appropriate to display the Virginia battle flag also referred to as the Confederate flag the GeneseeSun.com took a poll. Readers were asked: Do you feel displaying the Virginia battle flag or what is also often referred to as the Confederate flag is appropriate? 52 Viewers participated in the poll and over 50% of of them felt polled felt that it is appropriate to display the … [Read more...]
VOTE: Approval Ratings for Livingston County’s Leaders
UPDATE: The poll has now closed, we will be releasing the results and starting a new poll that limits the number of votes per IP address. Thanks for participating! SUNROOM – We are now officially halfway through 2015, and the GeneseeSun.com is releasing a new feature that helps residents know the pulse of the County with our opinion poll. We will start with Livingston County's leaders, those whose performances impact on our daily lives and … [Read more...]