GENESEE COUNTY/GCASA pays tribute to Dr. Baker; presents longevity awards

By Mike PettinellaGCASA Publicist Genesee/Orleans Council on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse leadership and staff on Wednesday afternoon celebrated Dr. Bruce Baker’s many years of dedicated service to the agency. Chief Executive Officer John Bennett, at the organization’s annual holiday luncheon, applauded Baker’s work as GCASA’s medical director. “Bruce has been …

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GENESEE COUNTY/County named a Clean Energy Community by NYSERDA

Press release Genesee County officials have recently been notified of the naming of this community as a Clean Energy Community by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) and an awarded eligibility of a $5000 Designation Grant. The Genesee County Planning Department in collaboration with the Genesee/Finger …

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BATAVIA/City School District awarded $12,500 Pediatric Suicide Prevention Community Grant through the American Academy of Pediatrics

Press release BATAVIA, NY—The Batavia City School District is proud to announce it has received a $12,500 Pediatric Suicide Prevention Community Grant from the American Academy of Pediatrics to help identify and address gaps in youth suicide prevention services in the Batavia community. The Batavia City School District will use …

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GENESEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT/Batavia woman almost collides with a Sheriff’s Patrol vehicle, facing felony DWI charge

Stephanie L. Salcido, 33, of Batavia, NY, is charged with felony DWI/previous conviction within 10 years, reckless driving, moving from a lane unsafely, uninspected motor vehicle, unregistered motor vehicle, aggravated unlicensed operation 1st degree, and operating without an interlock device, after a traffic stop on Lake Street Road in the …

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NYS Police Report/Attica man arrested for criminal mischief and assault

On December 12, 2022, Troopers out of SP Alden arrested Joey R. Tatro, 28, of Attica, NY, charging him with criminal mischief 4th/disabled equipment to prevent request for emergency assistance, criminal intent damage property and assault 3rd degree/causing physical injury. On December 12, 2022, Troopers responded to a domestic incident in the town of …

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