GENESEO – A longtime staple of SUNY Geneseo night life is now up for grabs. The 3,500 square-foot tenant space for the old bar and nightclub is listed for lease by Howard Hanna Real Estate here with the following text: *** BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY KNOCKS *** Owner would prefer tenant re open tavern/bar . Other business options would require approval. SOLID bar business since 1922. Only available space in LIVCO for dance club/Bar *** The … [Read more...]
The Statesmen Still Kicking as Dry Nightclub in Geneseo
GENESEO – The Statesmen says that it will no longer be serving alcohol, but it plans to open as an alcohol-free night club for the fall semester. Owner Rocco Dragani said that there are no official opening dates, but the plan is to open as a dry dance venue sometime during the coming semester. "There will be a $5 cover," said Dragani. "We still want to be the place where all college students can come dance. I spent a lot of time in bands so … [Read more...]
Students Bummed that The Statesmen Refuses to Renew Liquor License
GENESEO – SUNY Geneseo students are disappointed that The Statesmen bar and club, a staple of student night life for many years, is not renewing its liquor license. SUNY Geneseo students are still hopeful that the establishment could continue as an alcohol-free dance venue. "It's a place for students to go after upperclassmen hit the bars," said Sarah Jane Philips, a senior at SUNY Geneseo. "It's an outlet. A place to dance. I hope it stays … [Read more...]
SUNY Geneseo’s ‘Greek Gods’ Raise $1.6K for Breast Cancer at the Statesmen
GENESEO – When a local sorority needed a venue to support its annual fundraising efforts, a neighborhood hotspot offered its door. According to The Statesmen Facebook page, Alpha Phi Omega (AOPi) raised $1,697 for the Avon Walk for Breast Cancer by hosting Greek God at The Statesmen on April 20. The venue offered a place for brothers and sisters to party, while simultaneously supporting the fundraising cause. "We were looking for a new venue … [Read more...]
Liquor Authority Sting at the Statesmen Seizes 20 Fakes
GENESEO – The New York State Liquor Authority (SLA) and Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) cracked down on underage alcohol service and fake ID's at the Statesmen on Friday, seizing 20 fake ID's. According to a press release from SLA Chairman Vincent A. Bradley and DMV Executive Deputy Commissioner Terri Egan, SLA investigators documented four sales to minors, and the DMV arrested 20 people for possession of fake IDs or possession of someone … [Read more...]
Statesmen Raises $4,800 for Injured Hockey Player
GENESEO – The Statesmen bar and nightclub on Court Street raised $4,800 late Saturday night to a fundraising page for Jason 'Jay' Stephanik, the SUNY Geneseo hockey player who was hospitalized with a traumatic head injury after a skateboarding accident. According to Corinne Green, manager of the Statemen, a combination of the bar's drink sales, raffle ticket sales and cover sales from 11 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. were given as a charitable donation … [Read more...]