BATAVIA/VA WNY Healthcare System 911 Remembrance Ceremony planned

(Provided photo) Press release VA Western New York Healthcare System will host a Remembrance ceremony on the lawn of the Batavia VA Medical Center on Monday September 11th at 11am at 222 Richmond Avenue, Batavia, NY 14020. Welcome remarks – Royce Calhoun Associate Medical Center Director, Commentary – NYS Senator …

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NYS/State Police issue more than 8,500 tickets during the Labor Day Weekend DWI Crackdown

Press Release The New York State Police issued 8,762 tickets and arrested 154 people for DWI during this year’s Labor Day weekend DWI enforcement period. The initiative, which targeted impaired and reckless drivers, began on Friday, September 1, 2023, and continued through the Labor Day holiday, Monday, September 4, 2023. During the campaign, which was funded by the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee, the New York State Police increased patrols and conducted …

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GENESEE COUNTY/City, Town of Batavia, and GCEDC announce the launch of Batavia Home Fund to enhance the area’s housing stock

Genesee Gateway Local Development Corporation approves $100,000 grant to establish seed funding Press release BATAVIA, NEW YORK – City and Town of Batavia officials and the Genesee County Economic Development Center (GCEDC) today announced the creation of the Batavia Home Fund (BHF), an incentive-styled program designed to improve and grow …

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BATAVIA/2023-24 VanDetta Stadium Guidelines

Dear BCSD Families,  With the 2023-24 school year in full swing, we are excited to announce that our state-of-the-art facility at VanDetta Stadium will once again be hosting athletic events. We continue to make safety our number one priority for students, staff, and community members attending events at VanDetta Stadium. …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Batavia Downs presents check to Make-A-Wish WNY from Concert Series chair rental proceeds

President/CEO of Batavia Downs Gaming/WROTBC Henry Wojtaszek, presents a check for $10,379 to Ben Marchione/Regional Director of Make-A-Wish WNY and Jodie Antoniadis/Development Manager Make-A-Wish WNY. Funds were raised from the rental of chairs during the Summer Concert Series at Batavia Downs. Contribution From Chair Rental Booth at Summer Concert Series …

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WYOMING COUNTY/9,000 gallons of liquid manure spills after truck rollover in Genesee Falls

A tractor trailer carrying 9,000 gallons of liquid manure rolled over onto its side and spilled its contents along with hydraulic fluid and motor oil late Tuesday afternoon in the Town of Genesee Falls. According to the Wyoming County Office of Emergency Services, the Pike Fire Department was able to …

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