BATAVIA/Muckdogs announce first ten signings for the 2026 roster

Press release/provided photos Batavia, NY- The 2025 West Division Champion Batavia Muckdogs are excited to announce their first ten signings of the 2026 season. 2025 Returners RHP – Garrett Beaver (Salisbury University), RHP – Erwins Branche (Mohawk Valley Community College), LHP- Gavin Chandler (Southern Wesleyan University), Western New York natives …

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GENESEE COUNTY/GCC’s Asia Slocum-Kehrer honored as 2026 Tom Hope Media Scholar

Press release/provided photo Batavia, NY (05/05/2026) — Genesee Community College is proud to announce that student Asia Slocum-Kehrer has been named a 2026 recipient of the prestigious Tom Hope Media Scholar Award, recognizing outstanding achievement and promise in media production. Slocum-Kehrer was honored during a ceremony held at the Irondequoit …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Town of Batavia Planning Board Meeting/May 5th, 2026

Video of meeting-May 5th, 2026–at Batavia Town Court Facility Town of Batavia Planning Board MeetingBatavia Town Court Facility, 4120 W Main St. Rd., Batavia, NYTuesday, May 5, 2026 7:00 pmAGENDACall Regular Planning Board Meeting to OrderPledge of AllegianceRoll CallDesignation of Alternate Member(s) for voting purposes if necessaryApproval of Minutes from …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Town of Alabama Planning Board continues to study the site plan for STREAM U.S. Data Centers’ proposed $19.46 billion project

Story by Brian Quinn As the town of Alabama Planning Board continues to study the site plan for STREAM U.S. Data Centers’ proposed $19.46 billion project at the Western New York Science & Technology Advanced Manufacture (STAMP), the board keeps getting public input. There were almost 75 speakers during the …

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BATAVIA/May Day Rally held at City Centre in commemoration of International Workers’ Day

On Friday, May 1st, a rally in commemoration of International Workers’ Day was held in front of City Centre on Friday afternoon. The group joined over 1,000 cities nationwide as part of the nationwide effort, May Day Strong[https://www.maydaystrong.org], to demand, “Workers Over Billionaires.” “If you’re not saying something, you’re implicitly …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Town of Batavia/Hodgins Engraving, a true comeback story and a new beginning on East Main Street

Very excited Hodgins Engraving employees during today’s official ribbon cutting with the Genesee County Chamber of Commerce President, Brian Cousins. Video-Press conference/ribbon cutting-Hodgins Engraving President Becky Almeter on building their business back from the ashes after last year’s devastating fire at their former West Main Street location in front of …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Speakers extend their gratitude to men and women in blue during police station dedication in the City of Batavia

By Mike PettinellaFor Video News Service They gathered to dedicate the new $15.5 million City of Batavia Police Department at the corner of Alva Place and Bank Street on Friday morning but each and every speaker made sure to point out the dedication of the men and women in blue …

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