GENESEE COUNTY/Mattel donates Hot Wheels cars in memory of Sgt. Sanfratello

Left to right:  Batavia Police Officer Wesley Rissinger – Genesee County Sheriff’s Office: CID Chief Deputy Joseph Graff, Director of Emergency Communications Frank Riccobono, retired Emergency Services Dispatcher Lynn Riccobono, Sergeant Kyle Krzemien, Genesee Justice Program Coordinator Diana Prinzi, Justice for Children Advocacy Center Program Coordinator Trisha Reynolds, Undersheriff Bradley …

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WYOMING COUNTY/Broome County man who traveled to Wyoming County to attempt to have sex with a 13-year-old going to prison for 20 years

Press release BUFFALO, N.Y. – U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that David Lettieri, 36, of Harpursville, NY, who was convicted by a federal jury of enticement of a minor, was sentenced to serve 240 months by U.S. District Judge Lawrence J. Vilardo. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Paul E. Bonanno …

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NYS/Gov. Hochul announced more than 200 municipalities that have launched applications to become Pro-Housing Communities

The Governor announced the second round of Pro-Housing Community certifications last week. In the Finger Lakes, 6 municipalities were certified, with the largest being the city of Rochester. These are the first municipalities in the Finger Lakes region to obtain certification (the first round was announced in February). Locality Name County Batavia city …

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NYS/Genesee County/Comptroller’s Office releases information from the Town of Byron Audit

Audit Period- January 1, 2022 – October 23, 2023 Town of Byron – Procurement (2024M-11) May 24, 2024 – Determine whether the Town of Byron (Town) officials complied with New York State General Municipal Law (GML) and Town policy when procuring goods and services. Link to Audit information below: Town of …

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BATAVIA/3rd Annual City of Batavia Police Dept. Flag Commemoration Ceremony planned for this Wednesday

Press release 3RD ANNUAL BPD FLAG COMMEMORATION CEREMONY The third annual Flag Commemoration Ceremony for deceased members of the Batavia Police Department will take place at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 29, 2024 at the gravesite of former Patrolman Arthur Luplow in Grandview Cemetery, 80 Clinton Street, Batavia, NY 14020 Flags …

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GENESEE/ORLEANS COUNTIES/Diabetes Prevention Lifestyle Change Program starts Wednesday, June 12, 2024 from 5:00-6:00 p.m. at the Town of Oakfield Community and Government Center

Press release According to the New York State Department of Health Behavior Risk Factor Surveillance System 2021 report, Genesee County has 13.4% of adults and Orleans County has 11.4% adults diagnosed with prediabetes. People with prediabetes — higher-than-normal blood glucose (sugar) levels — are 5 to 15 times more likely …

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GENESEE COUNTY/The Alabama Fire Department receives a donated Chest Compression System

The Woodward Family of Oakfield donated the equipment in memory of their Husband and Father, Michael Woodward Press release The Town of Alabama Volunteer Fire Department announced the arrival of a donated LUCAS Chest Compression System Product The Woodward Family of Oakfield donated the equipment in memory of their Husband …

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BATAVIA/Driver ticketed in May 17th accident at Ellicott and Jackson Street

Press release ***Update*** The Batavia Police Department has concluded its investigation into the accident, with the preliminary investigation findings appearing to be accurate. Both the driver and passenger of the 2012 Ford Focus were treated, released, and expected to recover fully. The driver of the Focus responded to BPD HQ on 05/25/2024 and was issued a traffic …

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