GENESEE/ORLEANS/As fall and winter approach, GO Health urges local residents to test their homes for radon

Press release As the weather cools down, families spend more time inside and close their windows to keep warm. Because of this, the Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments (GO Health) are reminding residents about a hidden health danger in many homes: radon. Radon is an invisible gas that comes …

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Public invited to join live, online conversation with mental health professionals and community voices focused on stigma, support and making it okay to ask for help

Press release Powered by Authenticity will host a special live podcast on September 24, 2026, focused on the mental health challenges facing men today. Host Emily Carlson will bring together mental health professionals and community voices for a candid discussion about stigma, lived experience, available resources and how we can …

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CITY OF BATAVIA/City Council provides a public update from all departments

Press release/September 17th, 2026 City Manager Update The City has welcomed new leadership in the Department of Public Works and the Assistant City Manager’s office. The transition is underway, with a focus on departmental operations, capital projects, performance reviews, budget preparation, and collective bargaining. The City continues to advance projects …

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BATAVIA/This week is Child Passenger Safety Week, and the City of Batavia Fire Department is offering free car seat checks by certified technicians this Saturday

Saturday, September 26, 2026, is National Seat Check Saturday Press release Every year, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) partners with local communities to hold Child Passenger Safety Week, which runs this year from September 20-26. The annual safety week ends with National Seat Check …

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PERRY POLICE REPORT/Woman charged after allegedly throwing cat feces onto a victim’s car, violating an order of protection

Information from provided press release Chief Michael J. Grover reports the arrest of Michele L. Smith, 55, following a violation of an order of protection in the Village of Perry. On September 20th, 2026, The Perry Police Department responded to a possible violation of an order of protection. Officers were …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Oscar crowned the fastest wiener dog in WNY at Batavia Downs

Oscar with owners Dena and Alex and VP of Business Development, Ryan Hasenauer Press release/provided photos BATAVIA – The Annual Family Fun Day and Dachshund Races were held this Sunday at Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel.  Dachshunds from across Western and Central NY competed for the crown of fastest wiener …

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BATAVIA/Center Street Smokehouse closed by Code Enforcement after hazardous condition call on Sunday

Center Street Smokehouse at 20 Center Street in the City of Batavia had to close its doors fifteen minutes after opening on Sunday afternoon. According to Center Street Smokehouse Manager Cortney Berl, City Fire arrived at the restaurant to investigate a hazardous condition after a customer inquiry two weeks ago. …

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