Month: August 2022
NYS Police/Troopers investigating a fatal collision in LeRoy
NYS Police/Albion man arrested after welfare fraud investigation
On August 10th, 2022, State Police in Albion arrested Kenneth Howerton, 38, of Albion, NY, charging him with offering a false instrument for filing in the first degree and welfare fraud in the third degree. After troopers investigated a welfare fraud case from the Orleans County Department of Social Services …
GENESEE COUNTY/My Money Honey, Surfer Beach take Batavia features
By Tim Bojarski for Batavia Downs (Photos courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — Two Open paces totalling $27,500 in purses highlighted the card at Batavia Downs on Saturday night (Aug. 13) and both races provided exciting finishes. In the $14,000 Open II Handicap, My Money Honey (Kyle Cummings) …
NYS Police/Aide for the elderly charged after investigation, NYS Police looking for other victims in WNY
PERRY POLICE REPORT/Rochester man charged with assault after domestic incident
PERRY, NY- Chief Michael J. Grover reports the arrest of a Rochester man on assault charges following an investigation by the Perry Police Department. On August 12th, 2022 at approximately 6:45p.m., the Wyoming County 911 Center received multiple calls for assistance at a village residence where callers reported multiple individuals …
GENESEE COUNTY/Mike DelGuidice & The Big Shot Horns at Batavia Downs
BATAVIA/Police investigating a shooting on Elm street
The City of Batavia Police are investigating a shooting that occurred on Friday afternoon in the area of Elm street and East Main street. According to Police Chief Shawn Heubusch, one person suffered a gunshot wound and was transported to UMMC via Mercy ambulance. The victim’s injuries are believed to …
GENESEE COUNTY/County hires Public Communication and Web Design Specialist
Press release Batavia, NY – The Genesee County Manager’s Office is pleased to announce the hiring of Steven Falitico as the new Public Communication and Web Design Specialist for Genesee County, NY. This newly created position is responsible for developing, designing and coordinating web sites and various social media platforms …
WNY/State Police are investigating an attack on author Salman Rushdie
PRESS RELEASE State Police are investigating an attack on author Salman Rushdie prior to a speaking event at the Chautauqua Institution in Chautauqua, NY. On August 12, 2022, at about 11 a.m., a male suspect ran up onto the stage and attacked Rushdie and an interviewer. Rushdie suffered an apparent …