Press release With the school year ending soon and summer activities beginning the City of Batavia Police Department would like to take the opportunity to remind citizens of the City of Batavia municipal code with specific regards to curfew regulations. City municipal code 139-3 establishes that “no child under the …
The Genesee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a triple fatal accident that occurred on Prole Road in the Town of Stafford early Sunday morning. Genesee County dispatchers received a call reporting a one vehicle accident at 2:01 AM on June 14th, 2026. Preliminary investigation, indicates that a black 2012 Nissan …
On 6/4/2028, Naquan J. Shepherd,26, of Batavia, NY was arrested and charged with Menacing 2nd degree, Criminal Mischief 4th degree, Assault 3rd degree, Endangering the Welfare of a Child and Aggravated Family Offense. Shepherd allegedly punched another person in the head multiple times and damaged property in the presence of …
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. …
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 …
Left to right: Lucy MacKenzie, Elise Fisher, Cathy Christopher Elise Fisher to Attend State University at Albany Press release/provided photo LeRoy, NY – June 12, 2026 – The Town & Country Garden Club of LeRoy NY announced that Elise Fisher is the recipient of the club’s 2026 Scholarship. The Scholarship …
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 …
Provided/Main St. 56 Theater Directed by Patrick D. BurkMusical Direction by Kathy White June 12 at 7:30pmJune 13 at 7:30pmJune 14 at 2:00pm Summer brings the classically entertaining musical GYPSY to the Main St. 56 Theater stage. With music by Jule Styne, lyrics by Stephen Sondheim, and a book by Arthur Laurents, …
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 …
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 …