BATAVIA/The YWCA 2024 Women of Inspiration Awards nominations are now open

Press release Batavia, NY – The YWCA of Genesee County is pleased to announce the 2024 Women of Inspiration Awards on April 28, 2024 from 12:30pm to 3:00pm. The event will be held at Batavia Downs, 8315 Park Road, Batavia, NY 14020. Our Keynote Speaker will be, multi-award-winning anchor and …

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GENESEE/ORLEANS/Federal grant opens door for UConnectCare to provide harm reduction services, mobile unit

Johnny Vidal, Outreach Peer Specialist, and Erin Phelps, Harm Reduction Coordinator/Case Manager, stand next to UConnectCare’s mobile unit that travels to different locations in Genesee and Orleans counties to help those struggling with substance use disorder. (provided photo) Press release A federal grant to provide harm reduction, treatment and/or recovery …

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WYOMING COUNTY/Sheriff’s Office targeted detail on Rt. 20A results in arrests

The Wyoming County Sheriff’s Office announces multiple arrests following a detail targetingcrimes in progress. On February 9, 2024, the Wyoming County Sheriff’s Office conducted a detail along State Route20A with the purpose of identifying and apprehending crimes in progress. Funding for the detailwas secured through the United States Department of …

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WYOMING COUNTY/Three Correctional Officers injured in incident at Wyoming Correctional Facility

Press release Attica, NY – Two officers were transported to local hospitals after they were injured during anincident with an inmate which began when he kicked one officer in both knees and legs,causing the officer to fall to the ground and hit his head against the wall at the medium …

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