GENESEE ORLEANS/Health Dept./COVID-19 Update/24 new positive cases reported, 11 of them at the Buffalo Federal Detention Center

o Data Update –3/10/21 o Genesee County received 18 new positive cases of COVID-19 for a total of 4388 positive cases. § The new positive cases reside in the: · Central Region (Alexander, Batavia, Bethany, Elba, Oakfield) · East Region (Bergen, Byron, LeRoy, Pavilion, Stafford) § The individuals are in …

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NYS/DEC Warns Aquarium Owners About Invasive Zebra Mussels Found in “Moss Balls”

Consumers Encouraged to Follow U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Disposal Directions to Prevent Spread of Harmful Invasive Species Pet Stores Urged to Remove Moss Balls Immediately Press release The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) is urging pet and aquarium stores and consumers to immediately remove and properly …

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BATAVIA/United Memorial Medical Center gifts newborns with safe sleep swaddles

Press release Batavia, N.Y. – United Memorial Medical Center continues its commitment to modeling a safe sleep environment for newborns and providing sleep education for parents with its newest SleepSack Swaddles. Every newborn at United Memorial Medical Center (UMMC) will receive a Halo SleepSack Swaddle after their first bath, providing …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Finger Lakes Youth Apprenticeship Program to host Premier “Signing Day Event” on March 10, 2021

Press release Batavia, NY—March 8, 2021—With a combination of technology, determination and creative planning, the Finger Lakes Youth Apprenticeship Program is prepared to hold its 2021 Genesee Valley BOCES “Signing Day” event – IN PERSON—on Wednesday, March 10 at 5:00. To celebrate this special occasion, 24 local high school students …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Batavia Downs announces lineup for “Rockin the Downs” Summer concert series

Press release 80’s and Classic Rock Bands to Headline Batavia Series BATAVIA – Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel has announced the lineup for their fourth Rockin’ the Downs concert series, which will take place outside on the racetrack, with eight Friday dates, starting in June and running into August.   Kicking off the …

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