GENESEE COUNTY/Six United Ways come together as one to serve the Finger Lakes Region in strength

Press release UNITED WAYS MERGE TO EFFICIENTLY AND EFFECTIVELY MOBILIZE RESOURCESAND STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES ACROSS SIX-COUNTY FOOTPRINT Alignment Across Genesee, Livingston, Monroe, Ontario, Wayne, and Wyoming CountiesPositions United Way to Create Greater Impact Throughout the RegionMerged Organization Set to Return to Pre-Pandemic Funding Levelsand Announces Additional $125,000 in Grants Across Communities …

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BATAVIA/Man charged with assault after person suffers serious physical injury, K-9 Batu locates suspect who was on probation and wanted on a warrant

Michael J. Perkins, 49, was arrested on July 25, 2021 at 12:05AM, following a domestic disturbance on Ellicott Street. During the incident, Perkins allegedly assaulted another person resulting in serious physical injury, took their phone while they were attempting to call 9-1-1 and applied pressure to their neck, causing difficulty breathing. Perkins …

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BATAVIA/Police are looking for the public’s assistance in identifying a burglar

Sourced via CRIMEWATCH®: https://crimewatch.net/us/ny/genesee/batavia-pd/138661/cases/looking-public-assistance-identifying-tv-burglar The Batavia Police Department is looking for assistance identifying the pictured male in relation to a residential burglary on East Main St. where TV’s among other property were stolen.  The vehicle the male was operating had a spare tire on the rear passenger side and a taped …

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GENESEE COUNTY/ABATE raises funds for charities in the 3rd annual Joe Furst Jr. Memorial Run

Genesee County ABATE raised funds for Genesee Justice and Genesee Literacy during the 100 mile Joe Furst Jr. Memorial Run on Saturday. The group changed things up a bit this year, driving through St. Joseph’s Cemetery and past Joe’s grave near Buell street in Batavia. About 100 motorcycles participated in …

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GENESEE COUNTY/LeRoy Democratic Committee announces 2021 candidates

Press release The LeRoy Democratic Committee is pleased to announce it’s 2021 candidates. After a large turnout at their caucus Tuesday evening, the LeRoy Democrats have chosen their candidates for the November 2 General Election. Robert Fussel Jr. is a teacher at the Attica Correctional Facility. Together with his wife, …

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