LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The defense attorney for a woman who pled guilty to stealing pills from the home of a terminally ill woman said that her prison sentence is unjustified. Laura Adamson, 33, stood tearfully at the defense table while over 20 members of her family and friends also cried quietly. She pled guilty to Attempted Burglary in the Second Degree and agreed to serve two years in prison. "I had previously decided not to make a comment … [Read more...]
EMAIL TO THE EDITOR: ‘I Support Ray Sciarrino’
The following is an email submitted by James Creagan to the GeneseeSun.com for publication. The attitudes and ideas expressed below should not be interpreted as the opinion of the GeneseeSun.com. After a series of my own poor decisions, I found myself in Livingston County Court facing charges of Felony DWI, foolishly thinking that the Court may give some credence to my past record of military service as a combat veteran in Vietnam, community … [Read more...]
EMAIL TO THE EDITOR: ‘Not Impressed with Sciarrino’s Morals’
The following is an email submitted by Katrina Smith to the GeneseeSun.com for publication. The attitudes and ideas expressed below should not be interpreted as the opinion of the GeneseeSun.com. I wanted someone to hear an interesting story about Mr. Sciarrino that I believe leads into his character and that maybe should know a little more about him prior to the election. Last year I purchased his father's home on Conesus Lake. Ray, Jr. … [Read more...]
WATCH: DA Candidates Stand their Ground at GeneseeSun.com Debate
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – DA Greg McCaffrey and local attorney Ray Sciarrino took tough questions head-on at the GeneseeSun.com's District Attorney's debate Thursday night. You can watch the entire 1-hour, 16-minute debate above. Candidates gave opening statements, alternately answered questions and responded to each other's answers, and gave closing statements. Conrad Baker, Editor and Co-Owner of the GeneseeSun.com, gave opening … [Read more...]
How to Watch the GeneseeSun.com’s DA Debate Tonight
LIVINGSTON COUNTY - The best way to watch tonight's debate is for free and in person at the Geneseo Riviera Theater tonight at 7:30 p.m. Of course, not everyone will be able to make it. If you'd like to watch live through our cameras or watch the recording afterwards, the first thing you will need is a subscription to the GeneseeSun.com for either $4.99 a month or $24.99 for the entire year. The link to our subscription page is available … [Read more...]
SAFE Act Becomes Powder Keg in 2016 DA’s Race
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The SAFE Act has taken center stage in this year's District Attorney's race. District Attorney Greg McCaffrey is firing back at his challenger, Ray Sciarrino, for a mailer and billboard campaign that includes a photograph of McCaffrey being present and applauding at the signing of the SAFE Act. "My opponent is circulating information saying that I am an opponent of the Second Amendment," said McCaffrey. "This is … [Read more...]
EMAIL TO THE EDITOR: Ray Sciarrino’s Perry School Renovation Helped Community Renaissance
When I first met Ray, I was an involved community member and local architect concerned about the abandoned Old School in Perry. Ray came forward with a vision, a commitment and the skills necessary to save the building from almost certain doom. Over several years, I had the privilege of working closely with Ray through my architectural firm, as he developed plans, navigated the complex logistical and code shoals of adaptive re-use, and … [Read more...]
EMAIL TO THE EDITOR: Democracy is a Privilege, Not a Right
The following is a letter submitted by Ray Sciarrino to the GeneseeSun.com for publication. The attitudes and ideas expressed below should not be interpreted as the opinion of the GeneseeSun.com. Dear Editor, I was graciously invited to participate in a debate to take place on November 3, 2016 against my opponent and I accepted. I commented on the upcoming debate, and stated that I look forward to showing Livingston County why I am the most … [Read more...]
DA Candidates to Debate at Geneseo Riviera
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – Livingston County District Attorney Greg McCaffrey and challenger Ray Sciarrino have agreed to participate in a candidate's debate. The debate will take place on Nov. 3 at 7:30 p.m. with opening statements. Randomly selected questions will be presented to the participants by moderator Josh Williams, Publisher of the GeneseeSun.com, followed by closing statements. "This is a great opportunity for the voters to see how the … [Read more...]
Livingston County Inmate Gets 4 Years for Cracking Deputy’s Ribs
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – A Livingston County Judge sentenced an inmate at the Livingston County Jail to four years in prison for breaking a corrections officer's ribs. Davin Bonner, 24, stood alongside his defense attorney Ray Sciarrino as Judge Robert Wiggins convicted him of felony Assault in the Second Degree. The altercation with the Deputy apparently began over Bonner's glasses and ended when Bonner pressed his body hard against the Deputy, … [Read more...]