Day: May 21, 2020
GENESEE COUNTY/Torres-Acevedo sentenced to 7 years in prison
Press release BUFFALO, N.Y. – U.S. Attorney James P. Kennedy, Jr. announced today that Guillermo Torres-Acevedo, 23, of Batavia, NY, who was convicted of enticing a minor to travel to engage in criminal sexual activity, was sentenced to serve 84 months in prison and 10 years supervised release by Chief …
Genesee Orleans Health Dept./Learn the ABCs of Viral Hepatitis/ Public Health Column
May is Hepatitis Awareness Month. Hepatitis means inflammation of the liver. The liver is a vital organ that processes nutrients, filters the blood, and fights infections. When the liver is inflamed or damaged, its function can be affected. “Heavy alcohol use, some medications, toxins, and certain medical conditions can cause …
Batavia City Fire/Advice on grilling safety and recreational burning
Press release In recognition of the summer outdoor cooking season, Fire Chief Stefano Napolitano would like to remind residents of several outdoor cooking and open burning fire safety tips. Now that warmer weather is upon us, Chief Stefano Napolitano of the City of Batavia Fire Department would like to remind …
Genesee County to participate in statewide STOP-DWI Memorial Day weekend crackdown enforcement effort
Press release STOP-DWI Impaired Driving Crackdown runs May 22nd – 26th, 2020 Genesee County STOP-DWI Coordinator, Matt Landers announced today that the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office, City of Batavia Police Department and the Village of LeRoy Police Department will participate in a special enforcement effort to crack down on impaired …
BATAVIA/State of Emergency continued
LOCAL STATE OF EMERGENCY PROCLAMATION A State of Emergency is hereby declared in the City of Batavia, New York for a period of time beginning at 4:30 p.m. on May 20, 2020 and continuing in effect until 4:30 p.m. on June 8, 2020. This State of Emergency has been declared …
GENESEE ORLEANS/Health Dept./COVID-19 Update
WYOMING COUNTY/COVID-19 Update
PRESS RELEASE May 21, 2020 @ 2:00 p.m. Chairman of the Wyoming County Board of Supervisors, Jerry L. Davis, offers the following: New York State will allow non-essential businesses to re-open on a regional and industry-specific basis, as each region meets the criteria necessary to protect public health. The State’s …
WYOMING COUNTY/Perry Police are investigating after incident on Watkins avenue
Perry Police were called to Watkins avenue on Monday night for a report of people attempting to break into residences. Upon arrival, Police were directed to a specific residence where three people were seen entering. According to Police Chief Michael Grover, the responding officer noticed three people laying on the …