LIVINGSTON COUNTY — It's primary day and today voters decide on who they want on the November ballot. On the Democrat Party ballot you have Cynthia Nixon taking on Gov. Andrew Cuomo. The Dems also have races in the Lieutenant t Governor race and for Attorney General. The Republicans have a New York State Assembly Race as Marjorie Byrnes is taking on incumbent Joe Errigo. "I've cast my ballot. Have you cast yours? There's only a short … [Read more...]
VOTE TODAY: 6 Villages have Active Ballots, 4 With Contested Races
LIVINGSTON COUNTY — It's election day for Livingston County Villages with six active ballots, four of which have contested races. Polls are open from noon until 9 p.m. In Geneseo they have one of the more exciting races in decades as Margaret Duff is Challenging 32-year incumbent mayor Dick Matheway. There's going to be a new mayor in Caledonia as Republican Scott DiLiberto is running unchallenged In Mont Morris it's an uncontested race … [Read more...]
EMAIL TO THE EDITOR: Don Wester Thanks Conesus Voters for Re-Election
The following is a brief statement submitted by Conesus Town Councilman Don Wester to the GeneseeSun.com for publication. The attitudes and ideas expressed below should not be interpreted as the opinion of the GeneseeSun.com. I would like to say thank you to all the Town of Conesus Voters. I appreciate all of the openness, honesty, support and love for me and the Town everyone loves. I am honored to serve the people for the people of the Town … [Read more...]
EMAIL TO THE EDITOR: Today is the Day to Vote for Your Favorite Candidate
The following is an email submitted by Don Wester to the GeneseeSun.com for publication. The attitudes and ideas expressed below should not be interpreted as the opinion of the GeneseeSun.com. Today has finally come to get out and vote for your favorite candidate. Please come out and vote for those who devote their time and want to represent your towns and villages. YOUR VOTE DOES MATTER. I thank all the town of Conesus residents for their … [Read more...]
Three Hot Super’s Races Hit the Polls Tomorrow
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – Tomorrow, voters will decide the next three faces on the Livingston County Board of Supervisors, the legislative body for the county. Polls are open Nov. 7 from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Check our Facebook page here starting at 8 p.m. for a live-stream from our Sunroom video studio as results come in. In Livonia, Marty Hughes is running for Town Supervisor on the Democratic line to challenge incumbent Eric Gott, who is running on … [Read more...]
EMAIL TO THE EDITOR: Geneseo’s D’s and R’s Must Cross-Endorse to Counter Students
The following is an email submitted by Dick Gallivan to the GeneseeSun.com for publication. The attitudes and ideas expressed below should not be interpreted as the opinion of the GeneseeSun.com. Dear Josh and Conrad: The latest incident involving SUNY Geneseo students was the stopping of a woman who was speeding. She also had children in the vehicle not in car seats. She also was unlicensed. Students gathered at the scene and protested … [Read more...]
27th District Dems Rallying to Vote Collins Out of Office
NYLON – The Democratic chairs of the eight counties comprising the 27th Congressional District are calling on anyone interested in running against incumbent Republican Chris Collins to contact them to prepare to run. A press release from the Democratic Chairs from the eight counties which comprise New York's 27th congressional district announces their new initiative, 'Turn 27 Blue,' a joint effort with grassroots groups to identify and prepare … [Read more...]
Polls Now Open for 3 Hot Village Races
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – Tuesday's election will decide the next village officials in four races, three of which are picking up heat. Polls remain open until 9 p.m. Mount Morris has two contested races. Frank Provo is running for mayor as a Republican and Democrat, and Lenny Palermo is running for mayor under the Unifying party. Geoffrey Pagano and Peter Bishop are running for trustee as Democrats and under the Community party. Chad Woodworth … [Read more...]
Livingston County BOE Coming to Towns for Voter Registration Drives
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – Though voter turnout was tremendous for this past presidential election, the Livingston County Board of Elections (BOE) is traveling to local towns to spread the message that voter participation is as important, if not more so, in upcoming Village and Town elections. The BOE plans to set up voter registration drives in all of Livingston County's 17 Town Halls before the General Election on Nov. 7, 2017. The goals are to … [Read more...]
College Voters Rocked 2016 BOE Record Books
LIVINGSTON COUNTY – The Board of Elections was busier than ever last year, closing 2016 with a record number of elections and possibly a record number of voters. Board of Elections (BOE) Democratic Commissioner David DiPasquale and newly-appointed Republican Commissioner Rebecca Schroeder said that the presidential election likely drew out a high, possibly record high, number of voters county wide. Geneseo registration exploded with the sudden … [Read more...]