NYS Police/Warsaw/Alden man charged with criminal contempt

On August 19, 2023, Troopers out of SP Warsaw arrested Brett E. Coon, 32, of Alden, NY, charging him with criminal contempt 2nd degree. Troopers responded to a report of a domestic dispute in the Town of Sheldon.  Further investigation revealed that the victim had an order of protection against …

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GENESEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT/Pair charged with endangering after being accused of leaving drug paraphernalia accessible to children

Shannon L. Smith, 46, and Joseph J. Kostanciak, 33, of Pembroke, NY, are each charged with two counts of endangering the welfare of a child, following an investigation on August 18, 2023. Smith and Kostanciak allegedly allowed drug paraphernalia, including an uncapped needle used for illicit drug use, to be …

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WYOMING COUNTY/First ever “Attica Take Down” draws a large crowd at Veterans Memorial Park on Saturday

The first ever “Attica Take Down” Mixed Martial Arts event at Veterans Memorial Park in Attica was the place to be on Saturday. Event Coordinator Dan Kirpatrick says the community and Full Contact Promotions came together really quickly to plan the “Attica Take Down” in about two months. He says …

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GENESEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT/Man involved in Batavia standoff in July, now facing charges with the Sheriff’s Department

(File photo from July 30, 2023) BATAVIA/Lockport man charged after pursuit and standoff on Sunday – Video News Service Akeem R. Gibson, 33, of W. Main St. Rd., Batavia, NY, is charged with reckless endangerment 1st degree, a class D felony and unlawful fleeing a police officer in a motor …

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NYS/State Ag Commissioner announces USDA disaster designation for NY to assist farms impacted by May Freeze event

Announces Additional Crop Loss Declaration, Lifting New York Ingredient Requirement and Allowing New York Farm Wineries to Temporarily Source Grapes or Juice from Outside of New York Freeze/Frost Event in May 2023 Significantly Impacted New York Growers Across the State Press release State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball today announced …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Byron/Oxbo International’s continued growth a benefit to the region says Assemblyman Hawley during his business tour

Assemblyman Steve Hawley held a business tour on Thursday afternoon at Oxbo International, located in Byron on Batavia Byron Road. “They highlight the many different types of enterprises throughout the assembly district and throughout NYS,” says Hawley. “Agriculture is not only the number one industry/employer in this area, not just …

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