File photo Press release BATAVIA, NY, May 29, 2026 — The International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) has collected critical funds in the community since 1954 – one dollar at a time – as part of the Fill the Boot program for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). The Professional Fire …
Information from a provided press release On Thursday, May 28, 2026, Theodore Baldini, a 56-year-oldformer resident of Phoenix, NY, was sentenced by the Honorable DonaldG. O’Geen to one to three years in the NYS Department of Corrections oneach felony to run concurrent to each other. This sentence is related to …
Byron Brown, President and CEO of Batavia Downs Gaming and Hotel with new Board Chair Crystal Rodriguez-Dabney presented complimentary ticket to William Joyce, Director of the Genesee County Veterans Service Agency with WROTBC Board members on Thursday afternoon. Press release Tickets are for each of Batavia’s 7 Summer Concert Series …
Press release BATAVIA, N.Y. — Western Regional Off-Track Betting Corporation (WROTBC) today announced the election of Crystal Rodriguez-Dabney as Chair of its Board of Directors, marking a historic milestone for the organization and for New York State. Rodriguez-Dabney becomes the first woman to serve as Board Chair of WROTBC in …
Press release At the special Board of Education meeting held on May 27, 2026, the Oakfield-Alabama of Education has appointed Loran Carter, to be the next Superintendent of the Oakfield-Alabama Central School District. Mrs. Carter will officially begin her duties as Superintendent on July 6, 2026. Mrs. Carter is an …
Press release Smoking is the leading cause of preventable disease and death in the United States. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), smoking causes more than 480,000 deaths each year. Millions of people also live with smoking-relatedillnesses, including cancer, heart disease, stroke, and lung disease. Smoking …
Press release Genesee County is pleased to announce that the NY HELPS Program – Local hasbeen extended through June 30, 2028, continuing an initiative that streamlines the hiring process forapproved civil service positions. This program allows eligible approved titles to be filled through non-competitive appointments,meaning qualified candidates may be hired …
Press release Today, the City of Batavia Police Department honored its deceased retirees at the 5th annual City of Batavia Flag Commemoration Ceremony. This event started in 2022 under the leadership of Police Chief Shawn Heubusch. The Ceremony is held annually in May and honors the deceased who served with, …
Brent J. Zafuto, 42, of Genesee Falls, was arrested on May 20the following an investigation into adomestic incident in the Town of Genesee Falls on May 4th. On May 5th, the Wyoming County Sheriff’s Office was notified by the Livingston CountySheriff’s Office that a School Resource Deputy was at a …
PUBLIC AWARENESS Press release The Genesee County Sheriff’s Office is issuing an urgent warning to the public regarding a surge in phone scams where fraudsters impersonate real, local police officers and deputies to steal money and personal information. Scammers are utilizing advanced spoofing technology to make caller ID displays show …