BATAVIA/City DPW director placed on administrative leave

File photo-Tom Phelps-November 9, 2024 By Mike PettinellaFor Video News Service Tom Phelps, the Department of Public Works director for the City of Batavia, apparently has been placed on administrative leave but he’s staying silent about it – at least for now. “I can’t make a comment until the investigation …

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BATAVIA/Muckdogs announce their next ten signings and share Dwyer Stadium policies

Press release/provided photos Batavia, NY- The 2025 West Division Champion Batavia Muckdogs are excited to announce their next ten signings of the 2026 season. James Quintero-INF (Pomona-Pitzer Colleges), #Jeremy Ramos-OF (Binghamton University), Brayden Redmond-INF (Salisbury University), Jackson Reid-RHP (University of Waterloo), 2025 Returner Cooper Romich-C (Le Moyne College), # Jaylen …

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BATAVIA POLICE BLOTTER/Man charged after punching officer

On 5/10/2026, Daniel A. McFadden, 31, of Batavia, NY, was arrested and charged with Burglary 2nd degree, Criminal Contempt 2nd degree, Resisting Arrest, Obstructing Governmental Administration 2nd degree, and Harassment 2nd degree. McFadden allegedly violated an order of protection by entering the protected person’s home. When police attempted to take …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Pembroke Marching Band, Concert Band and Chorus come home with first place finishes

Provided photos 105 Pembroke students along with their teachers and advisors, traveled to Cedar Point in Sandusky, Ohio this weekend to compete in the Music in the Parks program. On Friday evening, the Pembroke Marching Band, Concert Band and Chorus performed before a panel of adjudicators and evaluators in concert …

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WYOMING COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT/May 16, 2026

Jose A. Rivera Gonzalez, 21, of Rochester, NY, is facing multiple felony charges following a multi-county theft scheme targeting various Walmart locations. Rivera Gonzalez, along with other individuals, allegedly participated in a systematic scheme inwhich they entered retail stores, separated, and stole electronics from display areas. The schemespanned multiple counties, …

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