GENESEE COUNTY/Batavia man arrested after selling crack cocaine to an agent of the Local Drug Task Force

Anthony J. Welch, aka “Science”, 40, of East Main St., Batavia, is charged with criminal sale of a controlled substance 3rd and criminal possession of a controlled substance 3rd, both class B felonies, after an investigation into the possession, transportation, and sale of crack cocaine in and around the City …

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GENESEE/ORLEANS COUNTIES/Local vaccination clinic openings

COVID-19 Update FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE/press release The Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments have several upcoming vaccination clinics with appointments available for Genesee and Orleans County residents. Whichever COVID-19 vaccine is available is the right vaccine to get now! All approved vaccines are effective and saves lives. We encourage anyone …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Rochester man facing charges after a struggle with police over a firearm, leading to a brief pursuit in Batavia

The Genesee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an incident that occurred at the Speedway gas station at 204 West Main street in the City of Batavia at 2:28a.m. March 21, 2021. The City of Batavia Police responded to the business to check the welfare of individuals who did not appear …

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GENESEE ORLEANS/Health Dept./COVID-19 Update/26 new positive cases reported

o Data Update –3/18/21 o Genesee County received 15 new positive cases of COVID-19 for a total of 4480 positive cases. § The new positive cases reside in the: · West Region (Alabama, Darien, Pembroke) · Central Region (Alexander, Batavia, Bethany, Elba, Oakfield) · East Region (Bergen, Byron, LeRoy, Pavilion, …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Construction project expanding water capacity at STAMP to meet one million gallons per day threshold by summer

Press release $2 million water Infrastructure project continues shovel-readiness of 1,250-Acre mega site in Genesee County BATAVIA, NY – The Genesee County Economic Development Center (GCEDC) today announced that with the anticipated completion of a $2 million infrastructure project this summer, water capacity will increase to over 1 million gallons …

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NYS Mass Vaccination Clinic Targeting the Genesee-Orleans-Wyoming County Region/ Update

Press release The New York State-run temporary mass COVID-19 vaccination clinic wasopened for appointments this morning at 7:59 a.m. By 9:20 there were noappointments available, however that has been fluctuating. We encourage those who are seeking vaccination to periodically check the site as some may cancel their appointments or the …

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GENESEE ORLEANS/Health Dept./COVID-19 Update/33 new positive cases reported/16 hospitalized

o Data Update –2/24/21 o Genesee County received 14 new positive cases of COVID-19 for a total of 4198 positive cases. § The new positive cases reside in the: · Central Region (Alexander, Batavia, Bethany, Elba, Oakfield) · East Region (Bergen, Byron, LeRoy, Pavilion, Stafford) § The individuals are in …

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WNY/National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week/Public Health Column

October 25th– 31st is National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week, which is a time when families, community organizations, and local governments join efforts in the fight against lead poisoning in their communities. Lead poisoning in children can lead to hyperactivity, reduced cognitive (thinking) ability, and other permanent, negative health effects. One …

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