BATAVIA/Veterans inspiring veterans at VA WNY on Father’s Day

WWII Army Air Corps Sgt. Casey Bukowski, Vietnam Sgt. Brian Neri, Army Signal Corps/Radio Operator are escorted to the VA in Batavia by current Airforce Major Jarod Cummings, law enforcement and a group of local motorcyclists on Father’s Day June 16, 2024. St. Joes Brass of Batavia-“God Bless America”

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BATAVIA/Community comes together for Back the Blue Cornhole Tournament for Sgt. Sanfratello

First bag toss included members of Sgt. Thomas Sanfratello’s family– Mike Borrelli, organizer for Corny Fellas Cornhole Company out of Hamlin, NY, says he hopes to see this event as a way to raise money for a scholarship in Sgt. Sanfratello’s name next year. Dave Ball came up with the …

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WYOMING COUNTY/Assemblyman DiPietro’s Bill pays tribute to WWII Veteran Walter Shearing

Bill #A.7956 Dedicates the “T Sgt. Walter Shearing Memorial Highway” Press release In the final hours of the 2024 Legislative Session, Assembly bill #A.7956, sponsored by Assemblyman David DiPietro (R,C-East Aurora), was passed. The bill designates a portion of State Route 19 from Eddy Road in the Town of Gainesville …

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BATAVIA/City of Batavia continues to address aging water infrastructure, asking for assistance from County, State and Federal levels for water and lead line replacement projects

Press release The City of Batavia continues to seek funding to address aging water infrastructure and lead service lines across the City.  Currently the City has applied for three separate different water related grants including: 1.      A Water Infrastructure Improvement Act grant for a $4.17 M project to replace two aging …

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GENESEE/ORLEANS COUNTY/Love Them and Leash Them – The Importance of Keeping Dogs Leashed

Press release The Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments (GO Health) are reminding pet owners the importance of keeping their dog(s) leashed and under control at all times. This year, there have been numerous reported incidents of off-leash dogs biting children, pedestrians, and cyclists. Leashing dogs can give pet owners …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Le Roy Senior is the recipient of the William F. Brown Jr. Scholarship

Press release The William F. Brown, Jr. scholarship is given annually by The Jerome Foundation in memory of Mr. Brown, who was a local journalist, author, business owner of WBTA, community leader, and volunteer. Mr. Brown was also a Charter member of The Jerome Foundation Board of Trustees. The award …

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