GENESEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT/June 12th, 2026/Bronx man allegedly used 22 forged $100 bills

On June 3rd, 2026, Joseph Penzella, 41, of Bronx, NY, was arrested and charged with possession of forged instrument 1st degree, conspiracy 4th degree and grand larceny 4th degree, following an investigation into 22 forged $100 bills that were allegedly used at a local department store on Veteran’s Memorial Drive. …

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ORLEANS COUNTY/County Animal Shelter receives $500,000 grant to become compliant with state standards

PRESS RELEASE We are pleased to announce that the Orleans County Animal Shelter, operated under the Orleans County Sheriff’s Office, has received a $500,000 grant under the 2025-2026 New York State Companion Animal Projects Funds Grant Program. The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets Inspectors issued reports in …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Batavia/County recommends rezoning of State St. parcels for proposed senior housing

Director of Planning Felipe Oltramari explains what Planned Unit Development zoning is. Photo by Brian Quinn Story by Brian Quinn The County Planning Board recommends rezoning two parcels on State Street in Batavia for proposed large-scale senior housing and commercial development, but told concerned neighbors there would be more time …

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WNY/Albion man and Jamestown woman charged in separate complaints with child pornography charges

Press release BUFFALO, N.Y.-U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Kimony Hamilton, 22, of Albion, NY, was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with distribution and possession of child pornography. In addition, Kaitlyn Seekings, 28, of Jamestown, NY, was charged in a separate criminal complaint with receipt and possession of …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Batavia CTE students spend year restoring Black Creek through healthy headwaters project

Press release/provided photos Students from the Conservation program at the Batavia Career and Technical Education Center spent the school year working to help reduce erosion and restore habitat along Black Creek through the Healthy Headwaters: Black Creek Restoration Project. Through hands-on fieldwork and a week-long internship experience, students gained valuable …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Stafford Town Board Meeting/June 8th, 2026/Carolina Eastern Crocker petitioning to add text amendment to municipal code after notice of violation in 2025

Video of meeting-June 8th, 2026 TOWN OF STAFFORD TOWN BOARD MEETINGAGENDA JUNE 8, 2026 Pledge of AllegianceKim Torrey for use of the baseball field at Emery ParkRecommendation from Planning Board Regarding CEC amendment requestResident CommentsFinancial ReportApproval of May 11, 2026 Meeting MinutesFire Department ReportCEO/ZEO ReportAssessor ReportResolution 21 Town Board Accepts …

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