By Mike PettinellaFor Video News Service With a move to downtown Batavia, the YWCA of Genesee County will be able to provide an expanded array of services in a larger space to more people in need and, hopefully, erase a frequently uttered comment about the agency’s existence. That’s the thinking …
Bobbi Jo Capretto, 40 of Batavia, NY, is charged with assault 2nd degree and criminal possession of a weapon 4th degree, following a domestic incident at 8250 Park Road on July 10th, 2026. Capretto allegedly used a butane torch style lighter to intentionally burn the victim. Capretto was transported to …
Press release The Sierra Club and Tonawanda Seneca Nation filed suit today in State Supreme Court challenging a zoning agreement between the Town of Alabama and the Genesee County Economic Development Center (GCEDC) to facilitate industrial development at the WNY Science and Technology Advanced Manufacturing Park (STAMP) in Alabama, NY. …
Information from a provided press release Chief Michael J. Grover reports the arrest of a Wellsville resident following a DWI investigation by the Perry Police Department, all stemming from a traffic stop. On July 9, 2026, at approximately 8:58 p.m. the Perry Police Department conducted a traffic stop on a …
Provided results ADULT AWARDS People’s Choice: Special Awards: Honorable Mention Award: Jessie Graham Brock Rutherford Iryna Shevchuk Sarah Hulburt-Emerson and Brianna Coogan-Bassett Blick Award: Larissa Hanckey and Chris Adolph Top Place Awards: ************************************************************** YOUTH AWARDS People’s Choice: GROUP 1 (ages 10-14) Special Awards: -The Curator’s Choice Award – Chloe Frost …
Press release/Allies of the Tonawanda Seneca Nation A coalition of New York State Senators, Assembly Members, and leading environmental, climate justice, and civil rights organizations today issued a joint letter commending the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) for its rigorous oversight of the proposed STREAM U.S. Data …
Provided photo and information Andrew Bennett, a 21-year-old well known Attica resident, has been at Strong Hospital since last week. Bennett suffered a serious head injury after an E-Bike accident in the area of Attica Elementary School on Prospect Street last Tuesday, July 7th. He was transported by Mercy Flight …
A husband and wife suffered injuries after the tri-wheel motorcycle they were driving was clipped by a car at the intersection of Veteran’s Memorial Drive and Park Road late Sunday afternoon. According to a preliminary investigation, the three-wheeler was traveling eastbound on Park Road, when a grey Nissan turning left …
Vicki Wolak and Diane Fiorentino (center in blue) presented the staff at the Lipson Cancer Institute with over 100 hats for their patients on Friday morning. From left Joanne Robbins, Sarah Bobo, Jill Campbell, Vicki Wolak, Diane Fiorentino, Vanessa Fitch, Linda Prusak, and Chris Boyd. Back row-from the left-Ashley Ernle, …
On 7/2/2026, James E Wroten, 59, of Batavia, NY, was arrested for Burglary 2nd degree and Criminal Contempt 1st degree. Wroten was allegedly found inside a residence in violation of an order of protection. He was arraigned in CAP Court at the Genesee County Jail. On 7/6/2026, Rosemary R. Waters, …