GENESEE COUNTY/The Town and Village of Alexander invite the community to a Comprehensive Plan Public Workshop

Press release Alexander, NY – The Town and Village of Alexander are continuing work on their Comprehensive Plan and are inviting residents, property owners, business owners, and community stakeholders to participate in an upcoming Public Workshop. The Comprehensive Plan will serve as a long-range policy framework to guide future growth, …

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WYOMING COUNTY/Celebrating and recognizing the awardees at the 17th Annual Pride of Wyoming County Agriculture Dinner

Press release Photos credit: Sarah McGinnis Photography WARSAW, NY – The 17th annual Pride of Wyoming County Agriculture Dinner, presented byBuried Barrel Hard Cider, was held on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at the North Java Fire Hall. The Wyoming County Chamber & Tourism office partnered with Cornell Cooperative Extension of …

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GENESEE COUNTY/The Le Roy Jr. Sr. H.S. presents Urinetown the Musical this Thursday-Saturday

Video clips from the show Urinetown the Musical Le Roy Jr/Sr High Musical presents: Urinetown In a Gotham-like city, a terrible water shortage, caused by a 20-year drought, has led to a government-enforced ban on private toilets. The citizens must use public amenities, regulated by a single malevolent company that profits …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Pontillo, out of frustration, plans to run for Stafford Town supervisor

Pontillo speaking to the board on Monday evening By Mike PettinellaFor Video News Service James Pontillo, citing “frustration” with the Stafford Town Board, says he plans to run for the town supervisor position that is up for reelection in 2027, looking to replace longtime Supervisor Robert Clement. Pontillo made his …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Stafford Town Board Meeting/March 9, 2026

Video of meeting-March 9, 2026 TOWN OF STAFFORD TOWN BOARD MEETING AGENDAMARCH 9, 2026 Pledge of AllegianceResidents CommentsCathy Worthington- financial questionsAndrew Young – Speed Reduction on Griswold Rd.Approval of Financial ReportApproval of February 9, 2026 Meeting MinutesApproval of Fire Department ReportApproval of CEO/ZEO ReportApproval of Assessor ReportResolution 10 Accepting Information …

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WYOMING COUNTY/Perry Police Report/Man charged with stalking and harassment after alleged incidents with neighbor

Information /photo from a provided press release PERRY, NY- Chief Michael J. Grover reports the arrest of Eric R. Ryan, 45, following an investigation into an ongoing neighbor dispute. On March 9, 2026, Perry Police reviewed security camera footage documenting a repeated pattern of behavior occurring for almost 2 months …

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Batavia City Council Special Conference and Business Meetings/Councilmember request leads to fiery exchange

Video of Meetings-March 9th , 2026 BATAVIA CITY COUNCILSPECIAL CONFERENCE MEETINGCity Hall – Council Board RoomOne Batavia City CentreMonday, March 9, 20267:00 PM AGENDAI. Call to OrderII. Invocation – Councilmember TwichellIII. Pledge of AllegianceIV. Public CommentsV. Council Response to Public CommentsVI. Councilmember RequestVII. Adjournment Link to Business Meeting Agenda: https://www.cityofbataviany.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03092026-1004

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GENESEE COUNTY/Rochester man held on no bail after the death of a companion animal during an alleged burglary

Information from a provided press release Following a report of a burglary in progress, Enrique J. Pellot, 45, of Rochester, NY was arrested and charged with Burglary 1st degree, Burglary 2nd degree, Criminal Mischief 2nd degree, Aggravated Cruelty to Animals and Menacing 2nd degree. It is alleged that Pellot unlawfully …

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BATAVIA POLICE BLOTTER/March 8th, 2026

On 2/28/2026, Nicholas D. Wissinger, 24, of Middleport, NY, was arrested and charged with DWI. Wissinger was charged following a traffic stop on N. Lyon Street. He was issued several traffic tickets and released. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ On 2/28/2026, Candice M. Fiegl, 33, of Batavia, NY, was arrested and charged with Criminal …

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