Information from a provided press release Fire crews from Bennington, Cowlesville and Attica Fire Departments responded to a garage fire late Friday evening at 1009 Route 354, Town of Bennington According to Wyoming County Office of Emergency Services, upon arrival, the 26’x34’ unattached garage was fully involved with fire. The …
Press release Assemblyman Steve Hawley (R,C-Batavia) celebrated the governor signing his legislation, A.8340-C, dedicating the portion of State Route 19 located within the Town of LeRoy as the “Lt. Gary A. Scott Memorial Highway.” Lt. Gary A. Scott was a Le Roy native who served as a second lieutenant with …
Before the heavy rains today, the community lined Main Street in Le Roy for the Annual Oatka Fest Parade to officially kick off the two-day festival. On Sunday, the Oatka Fest runs from 10-5pm with music, food, and free kids’ events. The Fishing Derby is from 8AM-Noon and the Car …
Hospitality Syracuse, Inc, the owners of Taco Bell, are looking to move from their current location at 413 West MainStreet, to 244-248 West Main Street, the former Timebuyer location. The new property is approximately 0.6 acres, and existing structures will be completely demolished to facilitate construction of the proposed Taco …
Press release The Genesee County Office for the Aging has been awarded a three-year AmeriCorps Seniors RSVP grant totaling $422,571 to support volunteer-led programs for older adults throughout Genesee County. The County will receive $140,857 annually for three years to launch the Healthy Futures initiative.Through the program, more than 200 …
Press release United Way of Greater Rochester and the Finger Lakes reopens applications for its Creating Synergy for a Stronger Future Grant, an opportunity designed to help nonprofits improve operational efficiency and program impact. The grants are one-time investments to help nonprofits build stronger foundations to serve communities across the six-county region, including Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Wayne, …
Press release On Sunday, July 19th, community members are demanding that local, state, and federal leaders use whatever power they have to stop the expansion of the Buffalo Detention Center in Batavia, NY. This demonstration is part of the nationwide “Good Trouble Lives On” effort [https://www.goodtroubleliveson.org/] which demands democracy and …
Board members Daniel Vanderhoof, left, and Raymond Yacuzzo discuss the proposal for a consolidation or village dissolution study. Story and photo by Brian Quinn The village of Le Roy is having a consultant study potential unification – consolidation with the town or village dissolution – before village leaders make any …
Press release/Submitted photo BATAVIA, NY — The Genesee County Youth Bureau will host its annual Safe Summer Carnival on Thursday, July 23, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the David McCarthy Memorial Ice Arena, 22 Evans Street, Batavia. The free, family-friendly event will feature games, raffle prizes, snow …
Press release The Genesee Valley BOCES Board of Education has appointed Dr. Julie Donlon-Yates as the next District Superintendent of Schools, effective August 1, 2026. Dr. Donlon-Yates’ appointment was approved by New York State Commissioner of Education Dr. Betty A. Rosa. Dr. Donlon-Yates brings more than 25 years of experience …