BATAVIA/Illegal gun arrest following a call for a disturbance

On September 21, 2023 at approximately 12:14 PM officers from the City of Batavia Police Department were dispatched to 136 West Main Street (Dunkin’) for a report that an individual there had displayed a handgun to another individual in a threatening manner.   First arriving officers quickly learned the suspect and …

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ORLEANS COUNTY/Albion man going to prison for more than 10 years for possession of child pornography

Press release BUFFALO, N.Y. – U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Anthony J. Alello, Jr., 32, of Albion, NY, who was convicted of possession of child pornography, was sentenced to serve 132 months in prison and 35 years of supervised release by U.S. District Judge Lawrence J. Vilardo. Assistant …

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BATAVIA/Public Hearing and Life-Saving Program: “You are the Help Until Help Arrives

Press release The Genesee County Office for the Aging is thrilled to announce a unique event that combines a crucial public hearing with an informative life-saving program titled “You are the Help Until Help Arrives.” This dual-purpose event will occur at our office at 2 Bank Street, Batavia, on Wednesday, …

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GENESEE COUNTY/New York Bus Sales officially opens electric bus facility at their Town of Batavia location

New York Bus Sales President Sean Finnerty with Paul Gister/National Grid/Gen Co. Regional Manager cutting the ribbon on Friday morning Facility intended to help school districts meet state legislation to convert school bus fleets intoall-electric by 2035 Press releaseBATAVIA, NY – New York Bus Sales welcomed over 150 people to …

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GENESEE/ORLEANS/Arc GLOW celebrates staff, individuals and the community

2023 Awards Ceremony: Pictured from left to right: Doug Dunn, general manager for Casella WasteManagement and Michael Stehman, Western Region vice president for Casella Waste Management,winner of Business Partner of the Year award; Martin Miskell, Arc GLOW CEO; Cheryl Englert, Arc GLOWBoard of Directors president; Chuck Keenan, Board of Directors …

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NYS/FEMA and FCC will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System on October 4th

Press release FEMA, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), will conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) this fall. The national test will consist of two portions, testing WEA and EAS capabilities. Both tests are scheduled to begin at approximately 2:20 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Oct. …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Alabama/Tonawanda Seneca Nation concerned about drilling fluids that appeared on the Refuge surface

Press release Construction of a controversial industrial wastewater pipeline slated to service the WNY STAMP mega industrial site has been suspended based on reports of sinkholes and drilling fluid spills, according to a United State Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) notification sent to the Tonawanda Seneca Nation. According to Iroquois …

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WYOMING COUNTY/”Grandparent Fraud Scheme” uncovered in Arcade, man from Montreal charged

Press release A 29-year-old male resident of Monreal, Quebec faces federal charges following a cooperative investigation initiated by the Wyoming County Sheriff’s Office. On May 11, 2023, the Wyoming County Sheriff’s Office received the complaint of fraud from a resident in the Town of Arcade. The victim, a 74-year-old female, …

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