GENESEE ORLEANS/Health Dept./COVID-19 Update/ Be aware of vaccine scams/Two deaths and 36 new positive cases reported

-NOTE- Please note that many are being targeted with scams due to the limited availability of vaccine.  We encourage people to only use the sites located on the Vaccine web page to make sure they are getting valid information.  There is never a charge for setting up an appointment and …

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WYOMING COUNTY/ Chamber & Tourism announces winners of the 10th “Shop Wyoming and Win” promotion

(Warsaw, NY) – It was a strong showing for the Wyoming County Chamber’s “Shop Wyoming and Win” annual Buy Local promotion in spite of the challenges faced by small businesses and residents this year. We are is pleased to announce the selection of the three lucky winningindividuals who were randomly …

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WYOMING COUNTY/COVID-19 Update/12 new positive cases reported/Free rapid testing available each week

Links from the above pages No. 202.91: Continuing Temporary Suspension and Modification of Laws Relating to the Disaster Emergency | Governor Andrew M. Cuomo (ny.gov) Phased Distribution of the Vaccine | COVID-19 Vaccine (ny.gov) Wyoming County, NY | Official Website Covid-19 Resources (wycochamber.org) Wyoming County, NY

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WYOMING COUNTY/COVID-19 Update/14 new positive cases reported/Second dose clinics are in process/100 doses received this week

Links from the above pages No. 202.91: Continuing Temporary Suspension and Modification of Laws Relating to the Disaster Emergency | Governor Andrew M. Cuomo (ny.gov) Phased Distribution of the Vaccine | COVID-19 Vaccine (ny.gov) Covid-19 Resources (wycochamber.org) Wyoming County, NY | Official Website

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GENESEE ORLEANS/Health Dept./COVID-19 Update/Three deaths and 23 new positive cases/Scam Alert

o Data Update –2/10/2021 o Genesee County received 13 new positive cases of COVID-19 for a total of 3999 positive cases. § The new positive cases reside in the: · West Region (Alabama, Darien, Pembroke) · Central Region (Alexander, Batavia, Bethany, Elba, Oakfield) · East Region (Bergen, Byron, LeRoy, Pavilion, …

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GENESEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT/Two charged after Department of Social Services investigations

Corrine E. Navarra, 39, of Mill St., LeRoy, is charged with grand larceny 3rd and welfare fraud 3rd, after an investigation by the Department of Social Services on January 17, 2020. Navarra allegedly failed to report income while receiving SNAP benefits, which would have lowered her benefit. Navarra allegedly received …

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WYOMING COUNTY COURT REPORT/Jan 15, 2021-Feb. 4, 2021

Bennington Jacob Striegel– Arraigned on Indictment for 2 counts of PredatorySexual Assault Against a Child (A-2 Felony) and 3 counts of Act In Manner Injure Child Less Than 17.Adjourned to 03/18/21 for motions. Eagle Nicholas Longhini– Arraigned on Indictment for Aggravated FamilyOffense (E Felony) and Resisting Arrest(Misdemeanor); Adjourned to 03/25/21 …

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WNY/Look out for “Romance Scams” as we approach Valentine’s Day

From FBI/ Buffalo Office Valentine’s Day is just a few days away.  Unfortunately, everyone isn’t always looking for love.  This is prime time for romance scams.  Romance scams occur when a criminal adopts a fake online identity to gain a victim’s affection and trust. The scammer then uses the illusion of a romantic or close relationship …

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