Junior D. Benedict, 45, of Batavia, NY, is charged with criminal obstruction of breathing or blood circulation/apply pressure, menacing 2nd degree/weapon, and criminal possession of a weapon 4th degree/intent to use, all Class A misdemeanors, after a domestic dispute in the Town of Batavia on February 7, 2025, at 3:35p.m. …
The Batavia Players and the City of Batavia are close to a new lease deal. The current lease deal expired at the end of 2024. The Attorney for the Batavia Players, Ted Graney, of Webster Szanyi LLP, Buffalo, told reporter Mike Pettinella the two sides are close to a new …
Press release Please be advised there will be a City Council Conference Meeting scheduled for Monday, February24th, 2025 starting at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Board Room on the second floor of the Batavia CityCentre. The Council Meeting is open to the public. Video News Service YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOdvZ9lGH0FiD9ADz6Cg6EQ Spectrum Channel …
View from outside Attica Correctional Facility on Thursday Statement from Mediator On February 19, 2025, I was contacted by representatives from Governor Kathy Hochul’s office andrepresentatives from the New York State Correctional Officers & Police Benevolent Association(“NYSCOPBA”). The parties requested my and my team’s immediate involvement as an independent mediator …
Press release Independent Living of the Genesee Region (ILGR), serving Genesee, Orleans, and Wyoming Counties, is excited to announce the recent awarding of a $371,176 grant by the Greater Rochester Health Foundation and the Rochester Area Community Foundation. This essential funding will establish The Independent Living Youth Project (ILYP), a …
Video of meeting-February 19, 2025 TOWN OF BATAVIAREGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETINGWEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 20257:00 P.M.A. Calling the Meeting to Order: E. Financial Abstract No.F. Department ReportsG. Town Supervisor’s ReportH. Committee ReportsI. Old BusinessJ. New BusinessK. Adjournment
The scene across from the Attica Correctional Facility late Wednesday morning Press release Currently there are approximately 30 correctional facilities in which officers/sergeants are participating in either protesting current working conditions inside the prisons or refusing to enter for their scheduled shift. There are several facilities that are not participating …
By Mike PettinellaUConnectCare publicist UConnectCare has promoted Kathy Hodgins of Medina, a 23-year-employee of the nonprofit substance use prevention, treatment and recovery agency, to chief executive officer. Hodgins succeeds John Bennett, who resigned to become director of network development with Forward Leading IPA’s WeLinkCare social care network. Her first day …
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEETuesday, February 18, 20256:00 pmCouncil Board RoomOne Batavia City Centre, Batavia NY Christian Brunelle, Sr. Executive V.P. of Byrne Dairy, an agent for Sonbyrne Sales Inc., says he is excited to move forward after incorporating a new landscaping plan, adding more shrubbery at the property line near …
Press release Albany, NY – The New York State Police are assisting the New York State Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (NYSDOCCS) by providing outer perimeter security at select correctional facilities experiencing job action strikes or increased staff absences. Since last evening, NYSP personnel have been deployed to several …