Geneseo News Archives

“We're not really trying to compete with other communities.”

By 2010, the Fairport village location of Skip's Meat Market, a family owned chain offering 25 varieties of sausage and chicken and other meats, may become an empty storefront. via Democrat & Chronicle

It's a book lover's dream! Wadsworth Library in Geneseo is holding a used book sale on Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The library is located at 24 Center Street. via Democrat & Chronicle

“People do not take for granted that these are schools they can get into anymore”

The window of Albany High School's counseling center blossoms with a spring display of college acceptance letters copied on colorful paper. via Times Union

*Rabbi to present concert: The Jewish Center & Federation of the Twin Tiers will present a concert by guitarist and songwriter Larry Milder at 3 p.m. April 6 at Congregation Shomray Hadath at 1008 W. Water St. in West Elmira. Milder, an ordained rabbi, has earned a national following for his lighthearted look at Jewish music. His song 'Wherever You Go (There's Always Someone Jewish!)' has become a favorite in youth groups and summer camps throughout the country, and 'My Hebrew Name' was a prize-winner in the 1995 American Jewish Song Festival. Milder, who will perform original compositions based on texts from the Hebrew Bible, has produced four albums of new and original Jewish folk music. The concert is open to the public. Admission is $3 for adults and free for children under age 13. To learn more, call the Jewish Center and Federation of the Twin Tiers at (607) 734-8122. *Folk group performs Friday: The Peaceful Gatherings Coffeehouse will present a performance by folk group Griddlegrubbers at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Soul Full Cup at 81 W. Market St. in Corning. The band will perform two sets with an open mic in between for announcements and creative expression on the theme of peace and justice. A hat is passed for featured performers. *Ashley Hurlbut of Horseheads received a bachelor's degree in December in speech and hearing handicapped at the State University of New York at Geneseo. *The following local residents were recognized as Honor Scholars in January at Elmira College's Winter Convocation: Kevin Greuber, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jeffery Greuber of Odessa, a social studies major. Christy Smith, daughter of Joseph Smith of Elmira Heights and Patricia Smith of Horseheads, a criminal justice major. Melissa Arthur, daughter of Rebecca Arthur of Elmira Heights, a psychology major. Rebekah Douglass, daughter of Martin Douglass of Horseheads, a childhood education major. *Kristen DeRigge, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank DeRigge of Elmira, was named to the fall dean's list at the University at Buffalo. *Matthew S. Parsons, son of Scott and Kathy Parsons of Millerton, was named to the fall dean's list at the Woodruff School of Mechanical Engineering at Georgia Tech in Atlanta. *Aleksander Krazinski, son of William and Kathleen Krazinski of Horseheads, was named to the honors list at Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs. via Star-Gazette

In a continuing effort to provide the best wireless service for local residents in Livingston, Wyoming and Steuben Counties, Verizon Wireless has expanded its network with new cell sites in Geneseo and Perry, ... via Customer Interaction Solutions

Anti-war protesters plan marches, candlelight vigils and other events around upstate New York and the rest of the nation today. via WCAX-TV Burlington

“UPUA at large has not been informed.”

Final candidates for the vice president for Student Affairs position have been selected after "dozens" of candidates were initially considered, Associate to the President for Administration Tom Poole said ... via Collegian.psu.edu

“I think there is opportunity here to truly be the voice of the community, to portray more positive things that are going on the community and be a proponent for development.”

The Niagara Gazette welcomed Carl Helbig, originally of the Rochester area, as new publisher on Tuesday. via Niagara Gazette

Ivan Kenneally of R.I.T, who will speak on the topic of presidential politics. Both engaging and scholarly, Kenneally's perspectives are uniquely informed by his background. via Rochester Democrat and Chronicle

“There are a lot of barriers in people's ways as they try to get through the various bureaucracies and the idea of an independent living center is to get through all of those barriers so they can live by themselves”

Independent living centers for those with disabilities are facing big budget cuts. via R News

“I think he's very enthusiastic about helping Geneseo and the other SUNY schools. I think that he is going to get it done”

Governor Eliot Spitzer continued a statewide swing to promote a multi-billion dollar plan that he says would not only push the state's universities to the next level, but also give a swift kick to the upstate ... via R News

“There's six more weeks until the Pennsylvania primary, she's working very hard and I think voters are listening to both candidates and as a partisan I don't think the Democratic Party can lose. We have two very good candidates.”

By winning three out of four contests on Tuesday, the New York senator's campaign appears to be back on track. via R News

“Not all New Yorkers are overtaxed. The wealthy, relatively speaking, are not.”

As a political group began a campaign yesterday in favor of increasing income taxes on rich people, the state Legislature's leading Republican ruled out any such move this year. via Journal News

“Worse yet, we don't have a choice, we continue to have to pay for programs mandated by the state of New York , says Brooks, "this is the most significant cost shift since I've been in office.”

It's a war of words between Maggie Brooks and Eliot Spitzer. In one corner, County Executive Maggie Brooks who says the Governor's proposed budget will cost Monroe County millions. via WROC-TV Rochester

The Buffalo law firm of Magavern Magavern Grimm named Ellen Grimm Spencer and Raymond W. Walker associates. via Buffalo News

“They are one of the most consistent (wineries) in New York ... not just one or two of their wines are good.”

George Kuyon of Geneseo established Deer Run Winery in 1998, starting with a 2-acre vineyard that now is 5 acres. via Rochester Democrat and Chronicle