NYS/State Police issue nearly 13,000 tickets during July 4th enforcement period

Press release The New York State Police today announced that it issued a total of 12,991 tickets statewide during the 4th of July STOP-DWI enforcement campaign. The special enforcement period began on Friday, June 30, 2023, and ended on Wednesday, July 5, 2023. During the campaign, which was funded by the …

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WNY/Camp Hard Hat expands from two to seven locations/Registration and business sponsorship opportunities available

Press release/file photo August 2022 Weeklong summer camps provide students ages 12-15 opportunities to learn about careers in the construction industry and skilled trades BATAVIA, NY – Camp Hard Hat, a week-long day camp that provides local students ages 12-15 the opportunity to learn and participate in community-based construction projects …

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GENESEE COUNTY/New Technical Programs and new staff at the BEST Center at Genesee Community College

 (Photo courtesy of Genesee Community College) Press release  BATAVIA, NY (07/06/2023) Genesee Community College is pleased to announce The BEST Center will be offering new technical programs this fall. With the changing needs of the workforce and the increased need for individuals trained in technical skills, the BEST Center will …

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WNY/Rochester Regional Health Announces Update to COVID-19 Vaccine Policy for Team Members

Press release July 5, 2023 – ROCHESTER, N.Y. –  Rochester Regional Health (RRH) is pleased to announce a significant update to its COVID-19 vaccine policy. Effective July 7, RRH will no longer require the COVID-19 vaccine for employment, following the repeal of the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) mandate and …

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GENESEE/ORLEANS & WYOMING COUNTIES/HEALing Genesee banks on proven strategies to reduce opioid-related overdose fatalities

On A Mission to HEAL: Leading the HEALing Genesee initiative to reduce opioid overdose deaths are, from left, Columbia University research team members Louisa Gilbert, Nabila El-Bassel, Timothy Hunt and James David; Christen Foley, Genesee-Orleans-Wyoming Opioid Task Force coordinator; Paul Pettit, public health director for Genesee & Orleans Health Department; Randi …

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WYOMING COUNTY COURT REPORT/May 24-June 29, 2023

Warsaw Andre Roberts– Arraigned on Indictment for 10 counts of Aggravated Family Offense (E Felony); Adjourned to 06/05/23 State Correctional Facilities Desmond Bailey-Pleaded guilty to Assault in the Second Degree (D Felony) and Promoting Prison Contraband in the First Degree (D Felony); Adjourned to 07/19/23 for sentencing. Tyrauice Fuqua-Plead guilty …

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