GENESEE COUNTY/Bergen/Assemblyman Hawley honors Harris Wilcox Inc. with Historic Business Registry Recognition

Video of presentation- September 23, 2026 Assemblyman Steve Hawley presented Harris Wilcox Inc. in Bergen with a New York State Historic Business Preservation registry certificate, recognizing the business for their years of service and contributions to Genesee County and WNY. (Below information from a provided press release) [Harris Wilcox Inc. …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Stafford Planning Board Meeting/Application from Carolina Eastern Crocker tabled until next month, awaiting fire department response

Video of Stafford Planning Board meeting Stafford Planning Board Meeting AgendaSeptember 23, 2026 Meeting Time: 7:00 PM PUBLIC HEARINGa. Application from C.E. Crocker, LLC, for Site Plan Approval to construct a 140’ x 80’ storage barn at their site at 8610 Route 237, TMP 6.-1-42.211 REGULAR MEETING ⦁ Approval of …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Major expansion plans revealed along with continued growth announced at the WROTBC Legislative Night 2026 at Batavia Downs

Video of the 2026 WROTB Legislative Night-September 23, 2026 Video interview with Thurman Thomas Thurman Thomas signs a three-year contract to continue to be an ambassador for Batavia Downs on Wednesday-pictured with board representatives from each of the 17 member counties, seated with Thurman Thomas is WROTB President and CEO …

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ORLEANS COUNTY/Albion/Oak Orchard Health sponsors local Out of the Darkness Walk to support Suicide Prevention on October 10th at Bullard Park

Press release Oak Orchard Health, a leading healthcare provider serving rural communities across upstate New York, is proud to sponsor the Out of the Darkness Community Walk in partnership with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP). The event aims to raise awareness about suicide prevention, support mental health, and …

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Genesee Valley BOCES announces Fall 2026 Open House events across multiple campuses

Press release Genesee Valley BOCES (GV BOCES) invites students, families and community members to attend a series of Fall 2026 Open House events. Guests will have opportunities to explore programs, tour learning spaces, meet instructors and connect with local agencies and industry partners while discovering the many pathways GV BOCES …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Byron/Country Western Dance a big hit, Halloween Dance scheduled for October 8th

Press release/provided photos We kicked up our boots and had an absolute blast at our Country Western Dance for Adults with Developmental Disabilities on September 10th at the Byron Fire Hall. Our amazing dancers came ready to dance, and show off their best cowboy/cowgirl spirit. The music was the best …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Spectrum and County partner to expand broadband internet service across the county

Video of this afternoon’s press conference Spectrum and Genesee County held a joint press conference at the Interpretive Nature Center at the Genesee County Park and Forest in East Bethany on Tuesday afternoon, to announce that all of Genesee County has access to high-speed internet. The Genesee County Park was …

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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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