WNY/Coach’s Corner: With Workforce Programs, You Control Your Destiny

(Submitted information/photos) The end of the NFL regular season brings words that I like to put into practice as an economic and workforce professional. None is better than the cliché than a team is “controlling its own destiny.” It’s a reward and a challenge. You’ve earned that control by outperforming …

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BATAVIA/GO ART! is seeking submissions of artwork for upcoming exhibit: “This Art is Garbage”

Press release Call for Artists: GO ART! is seeking submission for an upcoming exhibit, This Art is Garbage which provides artists an opportunity to explore the possibilities of garbage and waste as a medium for creativity. Artists are asked to redirect items that would normally be thrown away, into works …

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GENESEE/ORLEANS/Diabetes Prevention lifestyle change

Press release Have you been feeling sluggish lately? Have you been told you are overweight? Has a healthcare provider told you that you have prediabetes or are at risk of prediabetes? Do you have a parent, brother, or sister with type 2 diabetes? Have you had gestational diabetes (diabetes during …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Pair lead police on a high-speed chase after fleeing a traffic stop in the City of Batavia

Tanner B. Wiley, 35, of Henrietta, NY, and Kimberly A. Brodsky, 32, of Batavia, NY, are facing charges after fleeing the scene of a traffic stop on West Main Street in the City of Batavia about 1:09a.m. on December 7, 2023. Wiley led deputies on a vehicle pursuit from the …

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NYS/DEC launches redesigned and mobile-friendly website

Press release The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) officially debuted a redesigned public website. The redesigned site offers a more responsive design and intuitive functionality, whether visitors are using a desktop, laptop, tablet, or handheld device. Features include streamlined navigation and new content presentation capabilities that allow DEC to …

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BATAVIA/Main Street Pizza Company makes donation to Genesee Cancer Assistance

As part of their Pink Box Campaign, Main St. Pizza Company raised $2,816 during the month of October. For every large pizza that was ordered, $1.00 was donated to the Pink Box Campaign. On Tuesday morning, Main St. Pizza Company owner Vic Marchese presented Genesee Cancer Assistance board members Shirley …

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BATAVIA/Liberty Street residents be aware of the Active Threat training this week

Press release In a concerted effort to enhance our local first responders’ preparedness and response capabilities, Genesee County Emergency Management Services is collaborating with the New York State Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Services (NYS DHSES) for an Active Threat Integrated Response program. Event Details:Program Duration: December 5th to …

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