Month: September 2024
BATAVIA/Passion for mixed martial arts, jiu-jitsu drives first responder to open city venture
By Mike PettinellaFor Video News Service Successful first responders are willing to help, are committed to people’s health, are eager to learn, exhibit sound judgment and put others above themselves. When Batavian Peter Flanagan, a former City of Batavia police officer and current City of Batavia firefighter, talks about his …
GENESEE COUNTY/Curry Hanover romps in Batavia Friday feature
By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photo courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — The marquee event at Batavia Downs on Friday (Sept. 27) night was a $10,000 conditioned claiming trot where Curry Hanover (Shawn McDonough) turned in one spicy performance to dominate his seven rivals. Curry Hanover moved …
WNY/Back-To School: What schools and parents should know about vaping and nicotine pouches
Press release Batavia, NY — With students back in school this month, public health leaders from Tobacco-Free Genesee, Orleans and Wyoming counties (TF-GOW) say it’s important to be aware of the risks of vaping, as well as a new nicotine product called nicotine pouches. Many users say they’re a safer …
Genesee County’s Eclipse initiative wins New York State Tourism Excellence Award
Pictured (left to right): NYSTIA Board Chair – Corey Fram, GeneSEEtheEclipse team members: Matt Mitchell – Corporate Communications, Colleen Onuffer – Travel Alliance Partnership, Glenn Clark – Crafting A Brand, Kelly Rapone and Lauren Humphrey, Genesee County Chambe of Commerce. Also pictured, Ross Levi – I Love New York, Bridget …
GENESEE COUNTY/Injured eagle found on Thruway near LeRoy
Injured Eagle – Genesee/Erie Counties/DEC Information/photoOn Aug. 28, ECO Laczi received a call from the New York State Thruway Authority requesting assistance with removing an injured bald eagle from the Thruway in the town of LeRoy. Officer Laczi arrived at the location and met with the State Trooper who located …
WYOMING COUNTY/Brothers charged in deer poaching investigation
ECO Koepf (left) and Lt. Ward (right) with antlers seized during deer poaching investigation in Wyoming County (Provided DEC information and photo) In August, a Wyoming County man pleaded guilty to several charges related to the unlawful taking of deer, ending a months-long investigation. In January 2024, Lieutenant Ward received …
GENESEE COUNTY/The City of Batavia Fire Department rolls out platform to better engage residents to prepare for emergencies and help keep their community safe
Press release Batavia, NY – The City of Batavia Fire Department released a new technology to assist in emergencies back in 2022. In honor of Fire Prevention, which starts in October, we are working to add more participants in our free Community Connect application. This application is focused on protecting …
GENESEE COUNTY/LeRoy/Officers Terrez Smith and Matthew Nielson save driver’s life during medical emergency
Officer Nielson(left) and Officer Smith(right) (Provided photo) Press release The LeRoy Police Department would like to commend Officers Smith and Nielson fortheir actions during a recent emergency call, which ultimately provided a critical window of timefor a driver experiencing a medical emergency to spend precious final moments with his family. …
GENESEE COUNTY/WROTB board approves $295,000 salary for incoming president/CEO Byron Brown
Dennis Bassett, chairman of the WROTB board, fields questions from the media this morning following the announcement that Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown has been offered a contract to lead the organization. (Photo by Mike Pettinella) By Mike PettinellaFor Video News Service As anticipated, the Western Regional Off-Track Betting Corp. board …