Information from a provided press release Assemblyman Steve Hawley joined his colleagues in Albany yesterday at a press conference in the state Capitol where he called for immediate action to lower energy costs and strengthen grid reliability for upstate New York families, farmers and manufacturers. “Upstate produces the food, power …
Provided information and photos What a magical evening it was! Our Valentine’s-themed dance for adults with developmental disabilities has led to a St. Patrick’s Day themed dance planned for Thursday, March 12th from 6PM-8PM at the Byron Fire Hall, 6357 Townline Road, Byron, NY Everyone showed up ready to celebrate …
Photos-Scenes from St. Valentines Day St. Valentine’s Day by Annie EliotDirected by Samantha Scheffler-PloetzLetty – Lilah MordellElinor – Teressa Hirsch An Angel Intrudes by Floyd DellDirected by Tess UlineAnnabelle – Rosey FaithJimmy – James R. FranklinAngel – Stephen Efing-VanValkenburgPolice Officer – Spencer Efing-VanValkenburg Sweet & Twenty by Floyd DellDirected by Jessica BrandtYoung Woman – Mollie WadhamsYoung Man – Seth CoburnAgent …
On Monday, February 23, 2026, MIichael Nero, age 45, was found guilty following a two-day jury trial, before the Honorable Donald G. O’Geen on two counts of Assault second degree under Penal Law 120.05(3) and Penal Law 120.05(7) for assaulting an Attica Corrections Officer. The defendant was arrested by the …
City of Batavia Fire Chief Joshua Graham makes a case for the need to hire a Deputy Chief during Monday evening’s City Council Conference meeting Budget hearing. Statement from Chief Graham/Ensuring Sustainable Leadership and Public Safety I appreciate the opportunity for members of the public to share their views during …
Arrest Information/photos from provided press releases On 2/3/2026, George J. Budzinack, 46, of Batavia, NY, was arrested and charged with Falsifying Business Records 1st degree and Sex Offender Failure to Register Address. Budzinack, who is a sex offender and required to register his current address, allegedly registered a false address. …
Information and photo from a provided press release Perry, NY – Chief Michael J. Grover reports the arrest of Perry resident Kimberly Maskell. On February 24th, 2026, the Perry Police Department arrested forty-five-year-old Kimberly Maskell following an investigation. Maskell is alleged to have given a fourteen-year-old male at minimum three …
Ierlan arriving at the Orleans County Court facility on Wednesday morning/VNS photo A long time Code Enforcement/Building Inspector for the Town of Clarendon and the Town of Byron appeared in court today in Orleans County. Melissa Ierlan, 59, of Holley, NY was charged with grand larceny 2nd degree/property value exceeds …