PERRY POLICE REPORT/Avon man damages police vehicle after resisting arrest in larceny incident

PERRY, NY- Chief Michael J. Grover reports the arrest of two individuals on several charges following an investigation by the Perry Police Department. On September 1, 2022, at approximately 9:50p.m., officers from the Perry Police Department were dispatched to Crosby’s, at 2 South Center street, for the report of multiple …

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ORLEANS COUNTY/Three Deputy Sheriffs graduate from Academy

Press release Sheriff Christopher M. Bourke is pleased to announce three Deputy Sheriffs have graduated from the Niagara County Law Enforcement Academy. Deputies Lauer, Martindale and Tackley began the Law Enforcement Academy on March 14, 2022, where they underwent 24 weeks of rigorous academic, physical, practical, and field training. Upon …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Federal drug official calls for an ‘all-in’ approach to save those struggling with substance use disorder

By Mike PettinellaGCASA Publicist State and local human services agencies, supported by the federal government, must pool their services to fight the scourge of substance use disorder that resulted in 108,000 overdose deaths last year, according to the general counsel of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy. …

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GCEDC Board approves incentives for NEXgistics Headquarters and Pembroke Distribution Center

$17.6 million investment will support 24 full-time equivalent positions at new facility Press release BATAVIA, NY – The GCEDC board approved a final resolution for a proposed $17.6 million project by NEXgistics to construct a 140,000 sq. ft. warehouse distribution center and national headquarters in Pembroke at its board meeting …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Interagency Council will begin their 2022-23 year with meeting on September 21st, welcoming new members

Press release Genesee County Interagency Council, Inc. will start our 2022-2023 year on September 21st. Membership in this Council consists of representatives of various agencies/organizations, social interest groups, or others including: representation of religious faiths, schools, youth agencies, health groups, special agencies, professional societies, and community volunteers interested in the …

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WNY/Greater Rochester-based Craft Cannery selected as Top 20 Finalist for 2022 Grow-NY Competition

Paul Guglielmo to make a “pitch” at this year’s competition in November Press release ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Today, the Grow-NY global food and agriculture business competition revealed the top 20 finalists of the 2022 Grow-NY competition. The Craft Cannery team, based in Bergen, NY, is honored and humbled (and so excited!!!) to share that …

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WNY/Reentry grant program changes enable GCASA to reach more formerly incarcerated individuals

Recent changes to the parameters of the federally funded offender reentry program are widening the path for formerly incarcerated individuals to receive services as they return to society. Trisha Allen, coordinator of the reentry program at Genesee/Orleans Council on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse, said those changes include reducing the length …

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