WNY/Violanti now Acting US. Attorney for the Western District of New York

Press release/provided photo Joel L. Violanti became Acting United States Attorney for the Western District of New York onFebruary 18, 2025. In this role, Mr. Violanti serves as the chief federal law enforcement officer forWDNY, leading an office of approximately 120 federal prosecutors and staff, located in Buffalo andRochester.Mr. Violanti …

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WNY/Two local co-workers purchase their employer’s business in Akron

From left Adam MacBain and Tucker Smart/Submitted photo (Information from a provided press release) After years of dedicated service, longtime WoodMaxx employees Tucker Smart, an Oakfield/Alabama graduate, and Adam MacBain, of N. Java, Wyoming County, have co-founded The Back Forty Group, Inc., and have purchased the brand, WoodMaxx at 42 …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Coach’s Corner – February 2025/Build Your Bench for Workforce Success

(Provided photo) With every season that doesn’t end in a championship, you can look back to missed opportunities and questionable calls. I’m confident that the Buffalo Bills are already looking past that and getting ready for more success. That’s because in the NFL, now is the time to evaluate what …

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WYOMING COUNTY COURT REPORT/February 4th-7th, 2025

State Correctional Facilities Aronalph Henriques-Convicted after Jury Trial on charge of Promoting Prison Contraband in the First Degree (D Felony); Adjourned to 3/12/25 for sentencing. Castile Russell Malcomb-Outley Hearing held, sentenced on the conviction of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree (B Felony) to 6 years …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Conservative Party rescinding endorsement for Dr. Vito

The Genesee County Conservative Party has rescinded their endorsement of Dr. George Vito in a statement from Conservative Party Chairwoman Julie Carasone. “Due to circumstances beyond our knowledge, we are rescinding our endorsement for Dr. George Vito. We wish him the very best luck in the future.” UPDATE: by Mike …

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