GENESEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT/Albion woman facing charges after hammer attack

Carrie A. Clay, 27, of Albion, is charged with assault 2nd, a class D felony, burglary 2nd, a class C felony, and criminal mischief 4th, after a domestic incident that occurred in the town of Byron on September 25, 2021 at 7:28a.m. Clay allegedly attacked another person with a hammer. …

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BATAVIA/As Fire Prevention Week approaches, the City of Batavia Fire Department reminds residents to “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety”

Press release The City of Batavia Fire Department is teaming up with the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®)—the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for more than 90 years—to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety.” This year’s campaign, October 3-9th, works to educate …

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GENESEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT/Byron pair charged in rolling domestic incident

Tylur T. Harper, 27, of Byron Holley Rd., Byron, is charged with criminal obstruction of breathing and criminal mischief 3rd following an investigation into a domestic incident on Swamp road in Byron on September 29, 2021 about 10:22p.m.. Harper allegedly broke a rear window of a vehicle and applied pressure …

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GENESEE/ORLEANS COUNTIES/Pfizer booster dose vaccination clinics planned

Pfizer Booster Dose Vaccination Clinics FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE/09/29/2021 The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is recommending that certain populations receive a booster shot of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine at least six months after the completion of their Pfizer vaccine primary series (two doses). In addition, the CDC recommends …

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BATAVIA/Grand Opening and Open House held for the City View Residences on Ellicott street

Grand opening event to celebrate $3.15 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative project in downtown Batavia. WHO:  Brett Frank, Batavia Development Corporation Victor Gautieri, VJ Constructors New York State Assembly Member Stephen Hawley New York State Senator Ed Rath Eugene Jankowski, Jr, Batavia City Council President Shelley Stein, Chair, Genesee County Legislature …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Town of Batavia/Special Town Board meeting/September 29, 2021

TOWN OF BATAVIASPECIAL TOWN BOARD MEETINGWEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2021TOWN HALL5:00 P.M.A. Calling the Meeting to Order: Pledge to the Flag Roll CallB. Distribution of 2022 Tentative BudgetC. Resolutions: 165.Resolution Authorizing Amendment to Resolution #151 entitled “Purchase of 48 PortSwitch, Network Server Rack and Shelf from Hurricane Technologies, Incorporated” 166.Resolution Authorizing …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Batavia Downs supports Make-A-Wish Foundation with funds raised from chair rentals at summer concert series

Press release Contribution a Result of Successful Chair Rental Booth at Summer Concert Series BATAVIA –Western Region Off Track Betting (WROTB) President and CEO Henry Wojtaszek was joined by Batavia Downs employees to present the Make-A-Wish Foundation with a $4,500 check to help support the incredible work they do by …

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