LIMA – A Henrietta man who was allegedly seen speeding was arrested late Wednesday night for felony DWI as well as multiple traffic violations. According to a press release from Undersheriff Matthew Bean, Sheriff Thomas Dougherty advises of the arrest of Ronald Board Jr, 34, for felony Driving While Intoxicated, Refusal to Take a Chemical Breath Test, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle in the First Degree, violating the … [Read more...]
Editorial: Political System Changed Forever
2014 has arrived, and we can be sure that things will never be the same. Count on it. With a new administration in place, Livingston County has never seen an overhaul like it has in the past 2 years. We, folks, are witnessing history being made. One of the objectives at the GeneseeSun.com has been to offer, with our coverage and our hosting of political debates, an unbiased forum and opportunity for political candidates to engage with the … [Read more...]
Public Invited to Attend Sheriff Dougherty Swearing in Ceremony
GENESEO — The swearing in ceremony for Livingston County Sheriff-Elect Tom Dougherty will be held Jan. 3 at the Genesee River Hotel in Mount Morris and the public is invited to attend. The event will take place at 5 p.m. and the ceremony will be conducted by Federal Judge Richard Wesley and Retired Judge Ronald Cicoria. Dougherty, who will be sworn in as the County's 50th Sheriff will be available along with his Undersheriff Matt Bean to meet … [Read more...]
Undersheriff Szczesniak Announces Retirement
LIVINGSTON COUNTY — Current Livingston County Undersheriff Jim Szczesniak has turned in his retirement papers. "December 27th will be my last day as a member of the Livingston County Sheriffs office," Szczesniak said Friday. "I'm going to enjoy my time with family and will look at other opportunities." Undersheriff Szczesniak has served in the Livingston County Sheriff's Department for 28 years. This past election season he ran for … [Read more...]
Dougherty Adds More Support with Gallivan Endorsement
LIVINGSTON COUNTY — New York State Senator Patrick Gallivan announced his endorsement of Thomas Dougherty for Livingston County Sheriff in the 2013 general election. The endorsement is in addition to numerous other endorsements for the Livingston County Sheriff hopeful, who won the Republican primary earlier this month, and faces the Conservative Party winner Jim Szczesniak in a general election on Nov 5th. “Prior to representing the … [Read more...]
Conservative Party Clarifies Szczesniak Announcement on Party Line
LIVINGSTON COUNTY — After an election day tie by voters in the Livingston County Conservative Party primary, the party's executive committee decided unanimously Thursday to endorse Undersheriff Jim Szczesniak as candidate for Sheriff, sending him through to the November general election where he will face Republican nominee, Tom Dougherty. The dramatic tie of 159-159 in the Conservative Primary followed intense controversy when 59 ballots, … [Read more...]
Poll Shows Sheriff’s Race in the Hands of Undecided Voters
UPDATE: LIVINGSTON COUNTY — It's possible that as of Tuesday night, Livingston County may know who their next Sheriff will be. According to an unofficial poll conducted by the GeneseeSun.com, however, it's a very close race that could be decided by a large block of undecided voters. The GeneseeSun.com conducted a small three-question phone survey in which 250 registered Republicans were called at random. The phone list was purchased from … [Read more...]
Republican Candidate Sheriff’s Debate Clears the Air
LIVINGSTON COUNTY —Republican candidates toed the line and went on the record during the Livingston County Sheriff's debate hosted by the GeneseeSun.com and WYSL1040AM. Undersheriff Jim Szczesniak and Investigator Thomas Dougherty fielded 14 total questions in front of an estimated audience of at 500 people at the Geneseo Central School Auditorium. The event was live streamed as well as aired on WYSL1040AM. “I thought the debate was … [Read more...]
Email to the Editor: Support Jim Szczesniak
Email to the Editor submitted by Major Ronald L. Huff Jr. I have quietly sat by and watched the upcoming Sheriffs Race progress from within the Livingston County Sheriff's Office. I am an appointed Major. I serve at the pleasure of the Sheriff. For full disclosure, after 26+ years with the agency, I am going to retire to pursue a 2nd career. I can now give some opinions and observations. I have worked with both candidates for many years, Jim … [Read more...]