Press releases Did you know that radon is a colorless and odorless gas that comes from the soil, which can accumulate in the air we breathe? Radon gas breaks down into fine particles that are radioactive, which, when inhaled, can damage the lungs. Exposure to radon over a long period …
Press release BATAVIA – Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel has announced that the Fur Ball Gala Fundraiser on Saturday, March 4th, 2023 raised $20,000 for Volunteers for Animals, the Animal Shelter of Genesee County, the SPCA of Wyoming County & the SPCA of Niagara County. Over 70 baskets donated by …
PRESS RELEASE The State Police today announced that they will step up speed enforcement efforts along the New York portion of U.S. Highway 20 on March 14, 2023. The one-day corridor project, which is targeted at reducing speed related crashes on non-interstate highways was created by the Iowa State Patrol. New …
Zachary A. Laird, 26, of Bethany, NY, is charged with DWI, driving with a BAC of .08% or more/prior conviction within 10 years, an E felony, aggravated unlicensed operation 1st degree and criminal mischief, following a domestic incident in Bethany on March 1, 2023. Laird allegedly damaged property at the …
On Monday, March 2, 2023, Dominic Mainella Jr., a 57-year-old resident of Buffalo, NY, was found guilty by the Hon. Michael M. Mohun, after a 3-day bench trial in Wyoming County Court. Mainella, Jr. was convicted of Burglary second degree, a Class “C” Violent Felony, Criminal Mischief third degree, a …
On Monday, March 6, 2023, Paul J. Durinko, a 54-year-old resident of Girardville, Pennsylvania, appeared for sentencing before the Honorable Michael M. Mohun on convictions for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance third degree, a Class “B” Felony, and Assault second degree, a Class “D” violent felony. Judge Mohun sentenced …
Press release Genesee County, NY- New York businesses and residents affected by Winter Storm Elliott that occurred.Dec. 23-28, 2022, are eligible to apply for low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small BusinessAdministration. The declaration covers Erie County and the adjacent counties of Cattaraugus,Chautauqua, Genesee, Niagara and Wyoming in New York. …
Camp connects students to high-wage in-demand careers Press release BATAVIA, N.Y. – Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS) hosted its second annual free food processing bootcamp for 30 graduating Genesee County high school students setting them up for high-wage-in-demand careers. The three-day program featured industry experts educating …
Nearly 40 students in region matched with local advanced manufacturing companies for job shadows and paid co-ops Press release Batavia – The Finger Lakes Youth Apprenticeship Program (FLYAP) held its annual “Signing Day” ceremony at the Genesee Community College’s BEST Center on Thursday, March 9, 2023. Nearly 40 students from the …
Press release Independent Living of the Genesee Region (ILGR) is inviting everyone to their Lunch in the Dark Fundraising event, on Thursday April 20, 2023, from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM. It will take place in the Gymnasium of the New York State School for the Blind, 2A Richmond Avenue in Batavia, NY 14020. Participants …