WYOMING COUNTY/Attica Correctional inmate sentenced to 15 years to life after assaulting corrections officer

Information from a provided press release On Wednesday, March 18, 2026, Michael Nero, 45, appeared for sentencing before the Honorable Donald G. O’Geen. As part of the sentencing procedure, Nero admitted that he had been previously convicted of the following violent felony crimes over the course of his life: Assault …

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PERRY POLICE REPORT/Leicester woman jailed after incident in a vehicle

(Information and photo from a provided press release) Perry, NY – Chief Michael J. Grover reports the arrest of 28-year-old Alyssa L. Nowakowski from Leicester, NY. On March 17th, 2026, at approximately 09:24p.m., the Perry Police Department responded to a call of a possible roadside domestic incident occurring on Genesee …

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ORLEANS COUNTY/Albion Subway fundraiser supports Developmental Disability Awareness Month

Press release ALBION — Arc GLOW is partnering with the Albion Subway to raise awareness for Developmental Disability Awareness Month.   On March 19, community members can support Arc GLOW by visiting the Albion Subway at 162 S. Main St. in Albion. If ordering in person, Arc GLOW must be mentioned. If ordering online, mention Arc GLOW in the comments.  Proceeds from …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Town of Batavia/Town Board Approves a Purchase and Sale Agreement for Hodgins property on Rt. 5

Video of meeting-March 18th, 2026 Town of BataviaRegular Town Board MeetingWednesday, March 18, 20267:00 P.M. Meeting Town HallA. Calling the meeting to order: E. Financial AbstractF. Department ReportsHighwayG. Town Supervisors ReportSupervisor’s Committee Appointments:Industrial Battery Storage: Chad Zambito, Patti MichalakH. CommunicationsI. Clerk ReportJ. Committee ReportsK. Old BusinessL. New BusinessM. Adjournment

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The Riptide Swim Team at the Genesee County YMCA has qualified for the New York State Championships in Long Island

Back row, left to right – Colton Erion, Robert Hofmann, Quinton Ianni, Gary Donofrio, NathaneilChandler, Phinehas Kelley, Rowan Kelley, McKenzie DoschMiddle row, left to right – Macey D’Amico, Isla Currier-Dunton, Damon Reich, Addison Winters,Rose Reisdorf, Allison Zika, Madison Bock, Sarah PritchettFront row, left to right – Lockerbie Newton, Anna Pritchett, …

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GENESEE COUNTY/DEC invites public comment about Draft Plan to investigate contamination at Brownfield Site on Evans Street in Batavia

Provided information/DEC This link opens a fact sheet that invites public comment about a draft work plan to investigate contamination at the Batavia Creek Park Development site #C819016 (Batavia, Genesee County) within New York’s Brownfield Cleanup Program: Batavia Creek Park Development Site – Public Comment Invited on Draft Plan to Investigate Site …

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BATAVIA/Overall winners announced at the17th Annual Tech Wars at GCC today

The 17th Annual Tech Wars brought over 700 middle and high school students together from 23 schools throughout the GLOW region, to demonstrate their technical expertise through innovative, mind-expanding competitions. Participating schools: Albion, Alexander, Attica, Avon, Batavia, Dansville, Early College High School, Elba, Geneseo, Holley, Kendall, Letchworth, Medina, Mt. Morris, Oakfield-Alabama, Pavilion, …

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City of Batavia Planning and Development Committee tables recommendation for State Street senior housing project

Josh Saxton, project manager for Passero and Associates, explains the project to the City of Batavia Planning and Development Committee on Tuesday evening. The City of Batavia Planning and Development Committee on Tuesday evening voted to table the 235 State Street senior housing project and did not recommend moving forward …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Town of Batavia Planning Board meeting/Site Plan application by Holiday Inn Candlewood Suites approved

Video of meeting-March 17, 2026. Town of Batavia Planning Board MeetingBatavia Town Hall, 3833 W Main St. Rd., Batavia, NYTuesday, March 17, 2026 7:00 pmAGENDACall Regular Planning Board Meeting to OrderPledge of AllegianceRoll CallDesignation of Alternate Member(s) for voting purposes if necessaryApproval of Minutes from previous meeting(s)3/3/2026 – Public Hearing …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Spreading kindness and enhancing empathy was the theme at the 2026 Youth Conference held at GCC on Monday

7th and 8th grade students from Genesee and Orleans County School Districts attended the 2026 Youth Conference held at Genesee Community College on Monday. The event was put on by the Genesee County Youth Bureau. This year’s theme was spreading kindness and enhancing empathy with a Keynote Presentation “You’re Not Alone” …

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