GENESEE COUNTY/Nonprofit group looks to help raise funds for a new K9 as K9 Rayzor will be retiring this fall

“Sadly, it was just announced Rayzor, our current K9, will be retiring this fall. This non-profit was created to help raise funds to purchase him another K9 dog brother,” says Paws for Justice organizer Barb Starowitz. Paws for Justice Inc. was created at the end of May and is raising …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Stafford Town Board Meeting/June 8th, 2026/Carolina Eastern Crocker petitioning to add text amendment to municipal code after notice of violation in 2025

Video of meeting-June 8th, 2026 TOWN OF STAFFORD TOWN BOARD MEETINGAGENDA JUNE 8, 2026 Pledge of AllegianceKim Torrey for use of the baseball field at Emery ParkRecommendation from Planning Board Regarding CEC amendment requestResident CommentsFinancial ReportApproval of May 11, 2026 Meeting MinutesFire Department ReportCEO/ZEO ReportAssessor ReportResolution 21 Town Board Accepts …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Stafford Town Board asked to consider youth baseball/softball field behind Emery Park

Kimberly Torrey on Monday evening at the Stafford Town Board meeting-photo by Mike Pettinella By Mike PettinellaFor Video News Service Calling Stafford a “unique community,” 13-year town resident Kimberly Torrey on Monday evening presented her idea of a multi-use youth baseball/softball field behind Emery Park to the Stafford Town Board. …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Spartans drop home opener, 23-0, to Southern Tier

Genesee County Spartans quarterback Harry Rascoe gets off a pass during the third quarter of Saturday’s Northeastern Football Alliance game against the Southern Tier Stallions at Pembroke Town Park. The Stallions blanked the Spartans, 23-0. Photos by Amanda Eschenlauer/Genesee County Spartans. BY MIKE PETTINELLAGenesee County Spartans The Genesee County Spartans …

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Genesee Valley Pre-Apprenticeship Bootcamp looking to fill remaining spots for Electromechanical Trades Training

Press release BATAVIA, NY – Genesee Valley BOCES and the Rochester Technology and Manufacturing Association (RTMA) are seeking 10 additional participants for the upcoming Genesee Valley Pre-Apprenticeship Bootcamp, a workforce development program that provides adults with a direct pathway into advanced manufacturing careers through hands-on training and paid work experience. The …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Batavia City Council Special Conference and Business Meeting/June 8th, 2026

Video of meetings-June 8th, 2026 BATAVIA CITY COUNCILSPECIAL CONFERENCE MEETINGCity Hall – Council Board RoomOne Batavia City CentreMonday, June 8, 20265:30 PM AGENDAI. Call to OrderII. Invocation – Councilmember TwichellIII. Pledge of AllegianceIV. Public CommentsV. Council Response to Public CommentsVI. CommunicationsVII. Council President Reporta. Announcement of the next City Council …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Community Rally on ICE Reform to be held Sunday, June 7th in Batavia

Organized by 17-year-old Landon Pangrazio for his Oakfield-Alabama High School Civics Class Press release Community members, advocates, farmworkers, and local residents will gather on Sunday, June 7, at 2:00 p.m. outside the Batavia City Court, 1 West Main Street, Batavia, New York, for a public rally focused on immigration enforcement reform …

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