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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BATAVIA/Rotary Club’s annual Fly-In Breakfast is set for Father’s Day, June 18th at the Genesee County Airport

(File photo) Press release BATAVIA, NY – The Batavia Rotary Club’s annual Fly-In Breakfast is set for Father’s Day, Sunday, June 18 at the Genesee County Airport. The Fly-In Breakfast is open to the public and features an all-you-can-eat breakfast and an opportunity to to get up-close to a variety …

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BATAVIA/”Opposites Attract” a cabaret showcasing true opposites at Main St. 56 Theater/show opens on Friday May 19th

Video clip- Opposites Attract- Opens May Friday 19th at Main St.56 Theater-Batavia City Centre Directed by Sophie Houseman 7:30 PMFriday, May 19th and Saturday, May 20th A smorgasbord of songs showcasing true opposites. Love and hate, dead and alive, in and out, big and small…& so much more from your …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Veterans recognized at the Quilts of Valor Ceremony at the Batavia Senior Center

(Pictured-front- Wilbur Easton/served with the Army for 3 years during WWII/1943-1946, back left-Robert Swanson/served with the Navy for 4 years/1968-1972, David Dumuhosky/served with the Marine Corp. for 4 years/1974-1978. (Not Pictured- Lloyd J. Dodge Jr.) The Senior Center Quilt Guild presented four local veterans with a Quilt of Valor on …

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BATAVIA/Professional Fire Fighters Association Local 896 to support Muscular Dystrophy Association with annual Fill the Boot Drive

Press release The International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF) has collected critical funds in the community since 1954 – one dollar at a time – as part of the Fill the Boot program for the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA). The Professional Fire Fighters Association Local 896 will be continuing this …

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