GLOW YMCA to host Healthy Aging Week across Genesee, Orleans and Wyoming Counties

Press release Weeklong celebration October 5–9 will promote connection, wellness, education and healthy living at every stage of life The GLOW YMCA is proud to announce Healthy Aging Week, October 5–9, 2026, a community-wide celebration designed to support and celebrate healthy aging at every stage of life. Throughout the week, …

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NY State Agriculture Department announces $750,000 available to support disadvantaged farmers

Applications Now Open for the Socially and Economically Disadvantaged Farmer Grant Program Funding Ranges Between $10,000 to $50,000 to Facilitate Start-up, Improvement, and Expansion of Farm Operations, Offer Support for Marketing, Training, Construction, and More Press release New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball today announced that applications are …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Genesee Community College’s Karen Wicka selected as SUNY Civil Discourse and Civic Education and Engagement Fellow for 2026-2027

Press release/provided photo Genesee Community College Criminal Justice Professor Karen Wicka has been selected to serve as a 2026-2027 fellow in the SUNY Civil Discourse and Civic Education and Engagement Fellows Program. Wicka was selected following an extensive, multi-round review process that included nearly 200 applications from across the SUNY …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Genesee Community College’s Jodi Scondras selected as SUNY DEISJ Fellow for 2026-2027

Press release/provided photo Genesee Community College Director of Human Service Careers & Education Jodi Scondras has been selected to serve as a 2026-2027 SUNY Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice (DEISJ) Fellow. Scondras was selected following an extensive, multi-round review process that considered nearly 200 applications from across the State …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Town of Batavia Zoning Board of Appeals Regular Meeting/September 21, 2026

Video of meeting-September 21, 2026 Town of Batavia Zoning Board of Appeals Regular Meeting Monday, September 21, 2026, 7:00 pm Batavia Town Court Facility, 4120 W Main St. Rd., Batavia, New York UPDATED – AGENDA Call Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting to Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call Designation of …

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GENESEE/ORLEANS/As fall and winter approach, GO Health urges local residents to test their homes for radon

Press release As the weather cools down, families spend more time inside and close their windows to keep warm. Because of this, the Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments (GO Health) are reminding residents about a hidden health danger in many homes: radon. Radon is an invisible gas that comes …

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Public invited to join live, online conversation with mental health professionals and community voices focused on stigma, support and making it okay to ask for help

Press release Powered by Authenticity will host a special live podcast on September 24, 2026, focused on the mental health challenges facing men today. Host Emily Carlson will bring together mental health professionals and community voices for a candid discussion about stigma, lived experience, available resources and how we can …

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CITY OF BATAVIA/City Council provides a public update from all departments

Press release/September 17th, 2026 City Manager Update The City has welcomed new leadership in the Department of Public Works and the Assistant City Manager’s office. The transition is underway, with a focus on departmental operations, capital projects, performance reviews, budget preparation, and collective bargaining. The City continues to advance projects …

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BATAVIA/This week is Child Passenger Safety Week, and the City of Batavia Fire Department is offering free car seat checks by certified technicians this Saturday

Saturday, September 26, 2026, is National Seat Check Saturday Press release Every year, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) partners with local communities to hold Child Passenger Safety Week, which runs this year from September 20-26. The annual safety week ends with National Seat Check …

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