GENESEE COUNTY/Batavia/County recommends rezoning of State St. parcels for proposed senior housing

Director of Planning Felipe Oltramari explains what Planned Unit Development zoning is. Photo by Brian Quinn Story by Brian Quinn The County Planning Board recommends rezoning two parcels on State Street in Batavia for proposed large-scale senior housing and commercial development, but told concerned neighbors there would be more time …

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WNY/Albion man and Jamestown woman charged in separate complaints with child pornography charges

Press release BUFFALO, N.Y.-U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo announced today that Kimony Hamilton, 22, of Albion, NY, was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with distribution and possession of child pornography. In addition, Kaitlyn Seekings, 28, of Jamestown, NY, was charged in a separate criminal complaint with receipt and possession of …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Batavia CTE students spend year restoring Black Creek through healthy headwaters project

Press release/provided photos Students from the Conservation program at the Batavia Career and Technical Education Center spent the school year working to help reduce erosion and restore habitat along Black Creek through the Healthy Headwaters: Black Creek Restoration Project. Through hands-on fieldwork and a week-long internship experience, students gained valuable …

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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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