Genesee County Officials were on hand on Friday morning for the installation of the first precast cell at the new county jail on West Main Street Road near County Building #2 in the Town of Batavia. “It’s a great accomplishment,” says Sheriff WIlliam Sheron Jr. “It’s taken since 1977 until …
Press release BUFFALO, N.Y.- U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Christopher Brown, 43, of Alexander, NY, who was convicted of distribution of child pornography and being a felon in possession of a firearm, was sentenced to serve 150 months in prison by U.S. District Judge Lawrence J. Vilardo. …
“As 2022 has drawn to a close, the City of Batavia Fire Department has evaluated the services and programs provided throughout the year. The annual evaluation of calls for service metrics, training and citizen outreach is part of the department’s continuous quality improvement process. While the COVID-19 pandemic continues to …
Press Release BUFFALO, N.Y. Jan. 13, 2023 – Looking for more fulfillment or a way to make the world a little better in the new year? Catholic Charities of Buffalo (link) is seeking volunteers to make a difference in the life of an older adult through its Home Visitation and Friendly Phones programs …
Press Release New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball on January 12 delivered the State of Agriculture Address at the 191st New York State Agricultural Society Annual Forum. The Forum, which is traditionally the oldest and largest meeting of its kind in the State, took place at the OnCenter in …
By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photo courtesy of Batavia Downs) Batavia, NY — Rocknroll Shelli had one start at Batavia Downs the final week of meet last December where interference may have caused her a more favorable placing. Now after making two consecutive board hits at The Meadowlands in …
What is a semiconductor vacuum pump? (View video below) https://www.edwardsvacuum.com/en/our-markets/semiconductor-and-electronics/dry-pumps (From Previous Press Release) BATAVIA, NY – The Genesee County Economic Development Center (GCEDC) approved an initial application for incentives from Edwards Vacuum, part of the Atlas Copco Group, for the $212 million first phase of the company’s semiconductor dry …
Press Release “The timing of this exam could not be better,” stated Genesee County Sheriff William A. Sheron, Jr. “We have all heard about the heroic actions and importance of first responders during the historic Blizzard of 2022. The Genesee County Emergency Services Dispatch Center handled 3,216 calls and 953 …
_____________________________________________________________________________________________ Jocolby S. Wallace, 34, of Rochester, NY, is charged with criminal possession of a weapon 4th degree, aggravated unlicensed operator 3rd degree, and uninspected motor vehicle, following a traffic stop on Rt. 33 in the Town of Byron on January 6, 2023 at 8:52p.m. Wallace allegedly possessed a stun …
Press Release The Genesee County Chamber of Commerce is celebrating its 51st Annual Awards Ceremony which will be held on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at Batavia Downs Gaming, 8315 Park Road, Batavia. This is the County’s premier event that honors businesses and individuals for their achievements in business, community service …