GLOW Region/Arc GLOW celebrates National Disability Employment Awareness Month

Press release/provided photos BATAVIA — People with disabilities play a vital role in strengthening the workforce and encouraging employers to build inclusive employment practices. This is celebrated every October as part of National Disability Employment Awareness Month whose theme this year is “Celebrating Value and Talent.” Matt Barber, who works …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Rotary Club of Batavia to hold its 7th annual Halloween themed race/walk this Saturday (Oct. 25th) at Dewitt Park

Provided information BATAVIA – The Rotary Club of Batavia presents its 7th annual Halloween themed race/walk this Saturday (Oct. 25) at Dewitt Park. This year’s event features some significant changes to open the race up to seasoned runners and first timers, according to Batavia Rotarian Jamie Mott, who along with …

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City of Batavia Planning and Development Committee moves forward with a rezoning of the old Days Inn property

At the City Manager and City Council’s request, the City of Batavia Planning and Development Committee unanimously agreed to change the zoning at 200 Oak Street, the former Days Inn Hotel, from a C-2(General Commercial District) to a P5(Planned Development District), which includes mixed use and residential development. The Committee …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Tonawanda Seneca Nation and Sierra Club declare victory in litigation against massive data center; seek dismissal of suit following rescission of approvals

Press relase GENESEE COUNTY, NEW YORK – Today, the Tonawanda Seneca Nation and the Sierra Club filed papers to dismiss litigation in New York State Supreme Court. The filing caps a major victory: the rescission of approvals issued by the Genesee County Economic Development Center (GCEDC) for the development of …

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