GENESEO – The off-Broadway Obie Award winning production 'La Gringa' being presented by Repertorio Espanol is coming to SUNY Geneseo. The play features two performances open to the public on April 11 at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. The Carmen Rivera iconic comedy is about a young woman exploring her identity is the longest-running Spanish language play in off-Broadway history. Tickets are $10 and are available online or at the Wadsworth … [Read more...]
SUN VIDEO: Livingston County Delivers Hurricane Relief to Puerto Rico
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – An outpouring of local generosity delivered piles of much-needed emergency supplies to the Livingston County Medical Reserve Corps, to later go to the residents of Puerto Rico reeling from the wrath of Hurricane Maria. June Webster, Coordinator for Emergency Preparedness in Livingston County, said that this is an unusual effort considering that their agency usually only operates to prepare and relieve local … [Read more...]
Errigo: NYS is a Prop for Cuomo’s Presidential Ambitions
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – Assemblyman Joseph A. Errigo (R,C,I,Ref-Conesus) released a statement on Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s instructions to SUNY and CUNY schools to award in-state tuition to Puerto Rican and US Virgin Island residents displaced by Hurricanes Maria and Irma. Errigo had harsh words for the Governor. “The devastation in Puerto Rico is tragic, but the governor’s moves today are not as genuine as they might seem,” said Errigo. “Cuomo is … [Read more...]
Mount Morris Ready to Add Teacher, Classroom for Puerto Rican Refugees
MOUNT MORRIS – A possible influx of refugees from Puerto Rico could make it necessary for Mount Morris Central School to hire a teacher or build a classroom. The District has been reviewing its budget and lining up options anticipating a spike in enrollment. "We are prepared to possibly have new families move into the area, join family who already live in the area and enroll in our school," said Superintendent Gregory Bump. "We looked at … [Read more...]