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Day: May 18, 2023

Independent Living of the Genesee Region receives Quality of Life grant from the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation for medical equipment

Press release Independent Living of the Genesee Region (ILGR) is proud to announce that it has been awarded the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation National Paralysis Resource Center Priority Impact Quality-of-Life grant.  Thirty-four grants totaling $1,029,908 were awarded.  The Quality-of-Life Grants Program supports nonprofit organizations that empower individuals living with paralysis.  Since …

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BATAVIA/Muckdogs familiar and new highlight 2023 roster/Part 2

Press release/Provided photos The West Division Champion, Batavia Muckdogs have announced 10 more members totheir 2023 roster. Two familiar faces will be returning with pitcher Aidan Cooney from theUniversity of Rochester, as well as pitcher Dylan Kinney from Xavier University of Louisiana. The eight newcomers on the list are highlighted …

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GENESEE COUNTY/PESH Firefighter Seminar on Myth and Fact held at GCC

On May 15th A PESH (Public Employee Safety & Health Bureau) Firefighter Seminar: Myth vs. Fact was held at Genesee Community College. Jennifer Puerner of the NYS Public Employee Safety & Health Bureau spoke about training requirements, standards, mandates, record & retention, PPE requirements, bailout system requirements and other rules …

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GENESEE COUNTY/11 first responders participate in Officer Development Health and Safety course

Press release Eleven first responders from seven fire departments participated in the twelve-hour Officer Development: Firefighter Health and Safety Course, which was conducted from April 5 through May 3, 2023. The course provided current and potential fire officers with a basic knowledge of effective communications for both administrative functions and …

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GENESEE COUNTY/18 first responders graduate from Rescue Tech Basic course

Press release A Rescue Tech Basic course was conducted for emergency response personnel at the Genesee County Fire Training Center in Batavia from May 2 through May 23, 2023. Eighteen first responders participated in this twenty-four-hour course which prepared students for a wide variety of possible rescue operations. The course …

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WYOMING COUNTY/Chairwoman Ryan declares a State of Emergency with a potential for impacts from asylum seekers who seek refuge within the County

May 18, 2023 – WarsawWyoming County Chairwoman Rebecca J. Ryan has issued a State of Emergency effective May 18, 2023 in an effort to prevent a public safety emergency from asylum seekers seeking refuge in Wyoming County. As the City of New York has experienced a dramatic increase in asylum …

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