GENESEE COUNTY/Department of Social Services announces funding for foster care

Funds allocated by the Federal government under the Consolidated Appropriations Act Press release BATAVIA, NY – The Genesee County Department of Social Services today announced that the Federal government, through the Consolidated Appropriations Act, is providing funding to support eligible former foster youth through the pandemic with financial assistance. The …

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GENESEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT/Batavia man jailed without bail after being accused of sexually assaulting a child over an extended period of time

Melvin A. Huntley, 40, of Wilkinson Rd., Batavia, is charged with predatory sexual assault against a child, course of conduct against a child 1st degree, rape 1st degree and sexual abuse 1st degree, after an investigation by the Genesee County Sheriff’s Department. Huntley is accused of sexually assaulting a child/children …

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BATAVIA/PAARI’s executive director to speak at Tuesday’s event at City Fire Headquarters

Press release Leaders of the Public Safety Assisted Addiction & Recovery Initiative in Genesee County have been informed that Allie Hunter, PAARI’s national executive director, will be coming to Batavia to speak at Tuesday’s event showcasing the participation of the City of Batavia Fire Department. The program is scheduled from …

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BATAVIA/The City of Batavia Police Department announces Civil Service Examination for candidates interested in becoming police officers

Those interested must file by August 4, 2021 for examination on September 18th or 19th  Press release The City of Batavia Police Department announced today that those interested in becoming a city police officer can take the civil service examination on either September 18, 2021 or September 19, 2021. All …

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BATAVIA/City workers and the community gather at Fire Headquarters to say goodbye to Chief Napolitano on his last day

“The City of Batavia Fire Department wishes to congratulate Chief Napolitano on his appointment to Deputy StateFire Administrator. Chief Napolitano has been an asset to the City Fire Department since being appointed in 2017.We wish him continued success and look forward to working with him in his new position.” The …

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NYS/New York State announces $600,000 available in FRESHCONNECT checks to assist low-income families and veterans with access to healthy foods

Division of Veterans Services Launches Three New Sites for Veterans to Pick Up Checks Press release The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets today announced more than $600,000 is available to help low-income families enrolled in SNAP, as well as Veterans, Servicemembers, and their immediate families who participate …

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