GENESEO — On Monday morning a driver was ticketed for passing a school bus while picking up children on their way to school. In a video released by the Village of Geneseo Police Department you can see the truck passing the school bus with lights flashing and moments later kids running into the bus. The penalty falls under traffic law section 1174.a, passing a stopped school bus. "We want to remind motorists to stop when they approach a … [Read more...]
Please Be Safe this Hunting Season from the GeneseeSun.com
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – Today, thousands are finally taking their guns afield after months of anticipation and preparation. Fortunately, hunting accidents are rare. However, it's worth remembering that last year, three people died in hunting-related accidents in Livingston County. One hunter fell from a West Sparta tree stand on opening day and another hunter suffered a fatal medical problem in Springwater later in the season. In Caledonia, … [Read more...]
Beware Heat Lamp Fire Hazards While Raising Birds
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – Spring has sprung and it's time to raise chicks and ducklings, but fire experts caution homeowners of fire risks from heat lamps commonly used to keep baby birds warm at night. The birds are relatively easy to raise and a fun way for young kids to share the responsibility of raising animals. However, as has been seen in past years, some setups for raising the fuzzy friends can be risky, or outright dangerous. "You have … [Read more...]
Cops Give Away 25 Safe Car Seats in Nunda
NUNDA – A joint-effort by multiple police agencies put more than two dozen new car seats in local vehicles over the weekend, making the roads safer for young children. Certified Child Seat Technicians from the Livingston County Sheriff's Office, NYS Police and Nunda Police Department checked 38 car seats, and drivers received a total of 25 new car seats. "Thanks to the members of the Livingston County Cornell Cooperative Extension, … [Read more...]
Avon at Crossroads in Quest for Safer Main Street Crosswalks
AVON – The Village of Avon has arrived at a turning point when it comes to traffic safety on Main Street. Avon Police ticketed 20 drivers and warned about 10 more in the past four months for failing to yield to pedestrians on East Main Street. The Village is calling on experts to see what can be done to get pedestrians and drivers to use crosswalks and traffic signals. "It's like we've talked about for the last three years. The road is so … [Read more...]
Safety First: 13 Fires Scorch Droughty Livingston County in 2 Weeks
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – Grass fires continue to break out in Livingston County's unseasonably dry conditions, and emergency personnel are advising the public to be extra careful when out in agricultural fields. A total of 13 grass fires have sprung up in the county from July 6 to July 21. According to the Livingston County Office of Emergency Management, the smallest sparks can cause major grass fires in these conditions. "A parked car on a … [Read more...]
WATCH: Precautionary Landing Epitomizes Airshow Safety
Watch video below from the brief takeoff and precautionary landing. GENESEO – Raindrops rolled down the Piper Cub's windshield as she made it to about 50 mph and lifted off the wet grass at 10:02 a.m. Her engine suddenly lost power at about 75 feet, changing its tune from a hearty little roar to a fatigued purr, and the pilot calmly touched her down with plenty of runway left. To the untrained eye, video from the GeneseeSun.com reporter on … [Read more...]
Geneseo Central School to Host Forum on Child Safety in the Digital Age
GENESEO – Geneseo Central School will host safety experts and local high school students for a forum on parenting in the age of social media, information sharing, highly accessible information, cyber bullying and other new experiences that today's children are growing up with. According to a press release from Geneseo Central Schools, the forum will be on Wednesday, June 1, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the school's large … [Read more...]
Keep Denning Coyotes Barking, not Biting, with DEC Safety Tips
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – May is here, and with it comes denning season for our normally shy neighbors, the coyotes. According to a press release from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), warmer spring weather makes coyotes increase their foraging to feed the pups, which can bring them into conflict with humans. “Coyotes are an integral part of our natural ecosystem, but they can come into conflict with people if … [Read more...]
County Medical Reserve Corps Wins $15K Grant for Fall Prevention
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The Livingston County Department of Health (DOH) is pleased to announce that it was recently awarded a $15,000 Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) Challenge Award from the National Association of County and City Health Officials. According to a press release from the Livingston County DOH, over 200 applications were submitted to this program from across the country. "The challenge is for MRC units to address community needs in … [Read more...]