NYLON — The New York State Senate has approved a series of bills to combat the sale of K2 and other drugs that contain synthetic cannabis. According to press releases from Senators Patrick M. Gallivan and Catherine Young, the legislative action was prompted by a new report that showed the effects of synthetic cannabinoid use on public health services cost taxpayers $22.7 million in 2015. The bills now go to the NYS Assembly for … [Read more...]
New York State Hiring Corrections Officers
NYLON — The New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision is in the process of recruiting new corrections officers. According to a press release from Senator Patrick M. Gallivan, the NY State Department of Civil Service will administer a Civil Service Examination on Apr. 9, 2016 for those looking to pursue a correction officer position. “The Department is looking for the best candidates possible to serve in the various … [Read more...]
Senator Gallivan Secures Aid for Livingston County Public Safety Agencies
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – Senator Patrick Gallivan (R-C-I, Elma) announced he has secured additional state funding from the Department of Criminal Justice Services to support various community-based and public safety agencies and departments, including Chances and Changes, which provides confidential assistance to victims of domestic violence. According to a press release from Senator Gallivan, Chances and Changes will receive $10,000, the SUNY … [Read more...]
New Bill Extends Notice Requirements for Public Service Commission
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – A bill is headed for Governor Cuomo's desk that will require that landowners, especially farmers, receive due and proper notice of the installation of gas or electric utilities that could affect their property, establishing specific guidelines that the Public Service Commission must consider when planning to build. According to a press release from Senator Patrick Gallivan (R-C-I, Elma) and Assemblymember Harry Bronson … [Read more...]
Community asking for stoplight at deadly intersection
UPDATE: 3:23 PM WHEATLAND — Members of the community have been and are continuing to advocate for a stoplight at the fatal intersection of Riga Mumford Road (Rte. 36) and North Road as a result of yesterdays fatal accident.Yesterday, Taylor Binnert, 21, and Christopher Peterson, 20, died and three other teens were seriously injured when thier vehicle collided with a tractor trailer."We have reached out to the New York State Department of … [Read more...]
Shane Carman presented with a State Senate Proclamation
LIVINGSTON COUNTY -- Shane Carman was honored at the Board of Supervisors on Wednesday for his outstanding work and dedication to the community of Geneseo. Senator Gallivan presented Carman with the Prudential Spirit of Community Award for the third consecutive year. “I am very appreciative of the award,” said Carman. Carman founded Livingston Youth at the Goodwill Community Center. The youth center is completely volunteer and … [Read more...]