BATAVIA/School District sends mom back to City Council/Discussion on updating and enforcing City Codes at City Council Conference and Special Business Meetings/June 22, 2026

Video of City Council Conference and Special Business Meetings- June 22, 2026 BATAVIA CITY COUNCILCONFERENCE MEETINGCity Hall – Council Board RoomOne Batavia City CentreMonday, June 22, 20265:30 PMAGENDAI. Call to OrderII. Invocation – Councilmember SchmidtIII. Pledge of AllegianceIV. Public CommentsV. Council Response to Public CommentsVI. Communicationsa. Iburi Photography Open Mic …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Batavia City School District Foundation invites the community to celebrate Independence Day at Picnic in the Park

Press release The Batavia City School District Foundation is excited to invite the community to itsannual Picnic in the Park celebration on Saturday, July 4, 2026, from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00p.m. at Centennial Park. As America celebrates its 250th Anniversary, Picnic in the Park promises an afternoon filled with patriotic …

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Genesee County STOP-DWI honoring Sheriff Joseph Graff at the 2026 Night at the Ballpark

Press release Genesee County, NY – Families and youth are invited to join Genesee County STOP-DWI for an evening of family fun, baseball, and public safety awareness at this year’s STOP-DWI Night at the Ballpark on Thursday, July 9th at Dwyer Stadium. This special event brings together children, families, and …

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Genesee County seeking contractors for Vacant Rental Program

Press release Genesee County is seeking qualified contractors to provide residential rehabilitation and construction services through the County’s Vacant Rental Program. The program supports the rehabilitation of vacant rental units and the conversion of underused spaces into safe, quality, and affordable housing for low- and moderate-income residents in Genesee County. …

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Arc GLOW CFO/COO graduates from The Arc New York Leadership Institute

Press release/provided photo Arc GLOW Chief Financial and Chief Operating Officer Lynn Fleming recently graduated from The Arc New York Leadership Institute. She is one of the 26 participants who completed the 10-month executive development program. Throughout the program, participants engaged in group learning, one-on-one mentorship, and meaningful discussions designed …

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GENESEE COUNTY/ABATE holds 2nd Annual Kids Day event on Saturday, presents check to Genesee County Emergency Management

Photos and story by Julie Carasone Today, Genesee County A.B.A.T.E. hosted its Second Annual Kids Day, bringing families together for a day filled with fun, laughter, and community spirit. Children enjoyed a variety of activities throughout the event, including Big Wheel races, a coloring contest, face painting, temporary tattoos, a …

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Photos/Genesee Spartans and YMCA Challenger Athletes come together for first ever flag football game during Juneteenth at Williams Park on Saturday

Eleven players from the Genesee County Spartans along with fifteen athletes from the YMCA Challenger Sports Program, participated in the first ever Challenger Flag Football game during Juneteenth at Williams Park on Saturday. Youth ages 5-21 played some football, had some fun, and made some new friends.

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GENESEE COUNTY/Vacant Rental Program Funding Informational Session Scheduled for June 24th, 2026, in Batavia

Press release BATAVIA, NY — Genesee County has been awarded $2.5 million through the New York State Homes andCommunity Renewal Vacant Rental Rehabilitation Program. Property owners across the county areinvited to attend an upcoming informational session to learn more about the program and how thefunding may help bring vacant rental …

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WYOMING COUNTY/Communications Project completed

“I am proud to announce the completion of a two-and-a-half-year project, which vastly improves publicsafety communications throughout Wyoming County. Not only has this project improved emergencycommunications throughout the county, it has improved emergency communications throughout ourschools,” says Undersheriff Colin P. B. Reagan. The project included upgrades to police and fire …

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