Eight Orleans County self-advocates graduate from SANYS U

Self-advocates proudly showcase their diplomas on Saturday (Provided photo) Press release ALBION — On Saturday, eight members of the Self-Advocacy All Stars graduate from SANYS U, the school of grassroots advocacy. SANYS (Self-Advocacy Association of New York State) provide presentations and trainings to self-advocates, family members, support staff, and the …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Pembroke/Large crowd attends Wreaths Across America at WNY National Cemetery on Saturday

Video story Good weather brought out many volunteer hands and families to the Wreaths Across America event at the WNY National Cemetery in Pembroke on Saturday afternoon. Wreaths Across America is held at over 4,000 cemeteries across the country. After a brief ceremony, the largest crowd to attend the event …

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GENESEE COUNTY/GCC Foundation’s Encore 2023 “White Christmas” was a sell out

(Provided information from GCC) The Genesee Community College Foundation celebrated its 31st season of Encore on Friday night at the GCC Forum with fine dining and holiday music, with a special concert by the Genesee Symphony Orchestra. About 250 people were in attendance. The annual gala fundraiser directly benefits the student scholarship program …

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GENESEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT/Rochester pair accused of being in possession of a stolen vehicle

Ryan W. Bufano, 39, and Jenna M. Psomiadis, 35, both of Rochester, NY, are each charged with criminal possession of stolen property 3rd degree/greater than $3,000 and unauthorized use of a vehicle 3rd degree/without the owner’s consent, after allegedly being found to be in possession of a stolen 2009 Chevrolet …

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Batavia City School District Capital Improvement Project Vote Results

Press release City of Batavia Residents Vote to Approve Project BATAVIA, NY—This is notice that the Batavia City School District Capital Improvement Project proposition has been voted on, and the unofficial results are as follows:  Voter Approval: 315   Voter Disapproval: 97 “Thank you to the Batavia community for your steadfast …

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Genesee County awarded $30 Million from Gov. Hochul’s $479 Million Water Infrastructure Investment

Press release Governor Kathy Hochul’s recent announcement of a $479 million investment in water infrastructure projects across New York brings significant benefits to Genesee County, including asubstantial $30 million allocation for the third phase of the County’s critical water supply project. This funding, part of New York State’s $4.2 billion …

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