GENESEE COUNTY/LeRoy Ambulance continues to raise funds for a new ambulance

Press Release LeRoy Ambulance continues to fundraise for a new ambulance, and to date we have raised a total of $28,274. We continue to accept donations, and are planning several fundraisers for 2023 that will be announced at a later date.  We have also continued the process of designing our …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Batavia Downs announces tickets will go on sale for Spring tribute acts and Brew Fest tomorrow

Tickets Will Go On Sale Friday at 10am Press Release BATAVIA – Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel has announced the on sale dates for 2 upcoming events taking place at Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel’s Park Place Room.  These 2 events join other, already announced spring events.  The 4th annual Batavia Brew …

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WNY/Genesee Valley BOCES hosted the First LEGO League (FLL) Qualifier Tournament this past Saturday  

Press Release Local students from the region gathered this past Saturday at Genesee Valley BOCES Mount Morris for the First LEGO League (FLL) Qualifier Tournament.  The competition tested each team’s ability to complete tasks using robots built from Legos. FLL was designed to engage youth through STEM learning and exploration.  Students …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Specialist urges ‘person-first approach’ to mitigate effects of substance use stigma

By Mike PettinellaGCASA Publicist Attitudes toward substance use disorder and words that reflect those attitudes can have a tremendous effect on the recovery process of those struggling with addiction. “Stigma is defined as a mark of disgrace and that (disgrace) is a pretty powerful word,” said Diana Padilla, a longtime …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Celebrate Agriculture Dinner Tickets are on sale, RSVP BY MARCH 17, 2023

(Provided information) BATAVIA, NY – Plans are well underway for the 19th Annual Celebrate Agriculture Dinner which will take place Saturday, March 25, 2023 at 6 pm at the Alexander Fire Hall. This annual event is a celebration of Genesee County’s #1 Industry, Agriculture! The highlight of the night is …

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WNY Independent Living Family of Agencies to present at LiveOn NY’s 33rd Annual Conference on Aging

Press Release Staff of the Western New York Independent Living Family of Agencies (WNYIL) are honored to be among the presenters at the virtual LiveOn NY’s 33rd Annual Conference on Aging and Sponsor Expo, “Building the Future Together”  On the opening Day, Wednesday January 25, 2023, from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM, Independent Living of the Genesee …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Town of Batavia Planning Board Meeting/March 7th Public Hearing set for Special Use Permit on a 5mw Solar System on 20.6 acres of farmland

Town of Batavia Planning Board Meeting Batavia Town Hall, 3833 W Main St. Rd., Batavia, NY Tuesday, January 17, 2023 7:00 pm AGENDA Call Regular Planning Board Meeting to Order Roll Call Designation of Alternate Member(s) for voting purposes if necessary Approval of Minutes of the previous meeting (11/16/22) Public …

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