GENESEE COUNTY/Angelo Nappo reaches 1,000 training wins at Batavia Downs

By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photos courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — When Dear Abbey won the 12th race at Batavia Downs on Wednesday (Nov. 4), it gave trainer Angelo Nappo the 1,000th win of his career.  Nappo has been involved in harness racing since 1976 when …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Town of Batavia/Supervisor Post says the town has lost a revenue stream as they can no longer issue building permits to projects that need water

Video of meeting-November 4th, 2026–Town Supervisor Greg Post answers questions during a public hearing on the 2027 Budget. Post says the Town has not been able to recover after being advised by Genesee County in 2024 that they would no longer be able to issue permits to commercial or industrial …

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WYOMING COUNTY/Three Attica inmates face charges after the death of an inmate and assault of another

Press release On Wednesday, November 4, 2026, the Honorable Donald G. O’Geen arraigned three Attica inmates, Brian L. Johnson, age 25, Jacob J. Blakney, age 30, and Caleb A. Casteline, age 26, on a sealed indictment, charging them with the following crimes: BRIAN L. JOHNSON – MURDER IN THE SECOND …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Challenge to a 2023 Godfrey’s Pond decision on roadway usage denied

File photos July 4, 2021 On October 22nd, 2026, the Appellate Division, in a 3-2 decision concluded that plaintiff/Godfrey’s Pond, met its burden by establishing actual, open, notorious, exclusive, hostile, and continuous use and occupation of the entire road for the statutory period, and that defendants, Capri Sullivan/aka Capri Dix, …

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GENESEE COUNTY/The Vault is up and running in Corfu, November classes are now open to all families across Genesee, Erie, Orleans, Wyoming, and Livingston counties

The Vault is up and running in Corfu, NY. If you are an athlete who wants to work on tumbling fundamentals, gain flexibility, or stay agile for winter sports, November classes are now open. Co Commissioner Katy Hobbs and her daughter(center) with Co-Commissioner Jasmine Loggins(right) accept a Certificate of Congratulations …

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ORLEANS COUNTY/Medina man facing felony drug charges after an investigation into the sale and distribution of crack cocaine in the village of Medina

Information and photo from a provided press release On October 28th, 2026, after an investigation into the sale and distribution of crack cocaine in the Village of Medina, the Orleans County Major Felony Crime Task Force arrested the following individual, Julio M. Doval, 21, of Glenwood Avenue, Medina, NY, Doval …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Oakfield Volunteer Fire Department takes the lead on 2026 Christmas Holiday Village Light Display

Press release The Oakfield Volunteer Fire Department is excited and proud to announce that we will be taking thelead role in organizing the 2026 Christmas/Holiday Light Display at Oakfield Village Memorial Park!This is a wonderful opportunity for our department to help keep a great community tradition alive for the residents …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Suspect in shooting incident on West Main Street Road facing felony charges, held on bail

Information from a provided press release On October 31, 2026, at approximately 2:06a.m., the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office along with the NYS Police responded to 3755 West Main Street Road in the Town of Batavia, for the report of shooting in progress. Upon arrival an investigation was conducted and the …

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