BATAVIA/May Day Rally held at City Centre in commemoration of International Workers’ Day

On Friday, May 1st, a rally in commemoration of International Workers’ Day was held in front of City Centre on Friday afternoon. The group joined over 1,000 cities nationwide as part of the nationwide effort, May Day Strong[https://www.maydaystrong.org], to demand, “Workers Over Billionaires.” “If you’re not saying something, you’re implicitly …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Town of Batavia/Hodgins Engraving, a true comeback story and a new beginning on East Main Street

Very excited Hodgins Engraving employees during today’s official ribbon cutting with the Genesee County Chamber of Commerce President, Brian Cousins. Video-Press conference/ribbon cutting-Hodgins Engraving President Becky Almeter on building their business back from the ashes after last year’s devastating fire at their former West Main Street location in front of …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Speakers extend their gratitude to men and women in blue during police station dedication in the City of Batavia

By Mike PettinellaFor Video News Service They gathered to dedicate the new $15.5 million City of Batavia Police Department at the corner of Alva Place and Bank Street on Friday morning but each and every speaker made sure to point out the dedication of the men and women in blue …

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GENESEE COUNTY/GVBOCES National Technical Honor Society 2026 Induction Ceremony held at Elba H.S. Auditorium on Thursday evening

Video of Induction Ceremony-April 30th, 2026 Congratulations to Mr. Monroe who was inducted as an Honorary Member of the NTHS GENESEE COUNTY/GVBOCES National Technical Honor Society Induction Ceremony/Elba H.S./April 30, 2026 New Inductees Animal Science-Brook Bauer, Raine Denny, Isabella Gifford, Makayla Kurtowicz, Emma Stout Building Trades-Ethan Tober Culinary Arts-Aeris Hurley …

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ORLEANS COUNTY/Clarendon Historical Society moves forward after meeting on Wednesday evening

Clarendon Historical Society member Raymond Santoro has been filling in as temporary treasurer since February, after the Clarendon Historical Society was turned upside down and President and Financial Controller Melissa Ierlan allegedly stole more than $50,000 in Society funds which was allegedly used for personal gain. According to the felony complaint, …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Sgt. Andrew Hale assumes chief deputy of road patrol job as Sheriff’s Office says farewell to Brian Frieday

As of 4PM on Wednesday, Brian Frieday, Chief Deputy of Road Patrol, is officially retired. Sgt. Andrew Hale(right) will be sworn in on Thursday afternoon as the new Chief Deputy of Road Patrol at the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office. (Photo by Mike Pettinella) By Mike PettinellaFor Video News Service Genesee …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Community Spotlight/Leading with purpose, Jamie Beedham-Rada, Executive Director at the YWCA makes every moment count

Community Spotlight is a monthly feature that will highlight those who make a difference in our communities each day. If you know of someone in your community who makes a difference each day, and wants to be featured in the Community Spotlight, message Video News Service on Facebook. Jamie Beedham-Rada …

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BATAVIA/May Day event planned for Friday at City Centre

Press release Batavia, New York – On Friday, May 1, workers, students, immigrants, and families inGenesee County will hold a rally in commemoration of International Workers’ Day, joiningover 1,000 cities nationwide as part of the nationwide effort, May Day Strong[https://www.maydaystrong.org], to demand, “Workers Over Billionaires.” From 1:00 to 3:00 PM …

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WYOMING COUNTY/After seven months of major renovations, the Warsaw Public Library is anticipated to reopen in time for its annual Summer Reading Program

Press release Since September 2025, the library has been housed at a temporary site at 6 West Court St., where it has continued to provide the majority of its regular services, including story time, computer access, printing and copying, inter-library loan, new books, programs, and more. With construction now in …

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