GENESEE COUNTY/Alabama/Public sounds off on data centers plan

Abby Spindelman shares her opposition to the data centers project on Thursday evening at the Alabama Fire Hall. The public hearing lasted 5 hours. Story and photos by Brian Quinn The public registered its opposition to a $19.46 billion data center plan, filling the Alabama fire hall on Thursday, while …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Batavia City School District Foundation announces Picnic in the Park 2026

(File photo 2014 Picnic in the Park) Press release The Batavia City School District Foundation invites the community to celebrate IndependenceDay at Picnic in the Park 2026 on Saturday, July 4, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. atCentennial Park in Batavia. This family-friendly celebration will feature live music, field …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Alabama/GLOW Region residents urged to attend Public Hearing on financial incentives request from STREAM US Data Centers and Apollo Global Management for massive Data Center Complex at STAMP

Press release/Allies of the Tonawanda Seneca Nation Concerned local residents are urging their neighbors to attend the public hearing held by the Genesee County Economic Development Center (GCEDC) on Thursday on the financial incentives application from developer STREAM US Data Centers and its financial backer, multinational private equity giant Apollo …

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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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