Genesee Valley BOCES announces Fall 2026 Open House events across multiple campuses

Press release Genesee Valley BOCES (GV BOCES) invites students, families and community members to attend a series of Fall 2026 Open House events. Guests will have opportunities to explore programs, tour learning spaces, meet instructors and connect with local agencies and industry partners while discovering the many pathways GV BOCES …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Byron/Country Western Dance a big hit, Halloween Dance scheduled for October 8th

Press release/provided photos We kicked up our boots and had an absolute blast at our Country Western Dance for Adults with Developmental Disabilities on September 10th at the Byron Fire Hall. Our amazing dancers came ready to dance, and show off their best cowboy/cowgirl spirit. The music was the best …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Spectrum and County partner to expand broadband internet service across the county

Video of this afternoon’s press conference Spectrum and Genesee County held a joint press conference at the Interpretive Nature Center at the Genesee County Park and Forest in East Bethany on Tuesday afternoon, to announce that all of Genesee County has access to high-speed internet. The Genesee County Park was …

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GLOW YMCA to host Healthy Aging Week across Genesee, Orleans and Wyoming Counties

Press release Weeklong celebration October 5–9 will promote connection, wellness, education and healthy living at every stage of life The GLOW YMCA is proud to announce Healthy Aging Week, October 5–9, 2026, a community-wide celebration designed to support and celebrate healthy aging at every stage of life. Throughout the week, …

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NY State Agriculture Department announces $750,000 available to support disadvantaged farmers

Applications Now Open for the Socially and Economically Disadvantaged Farmer Grant Program Funding Ranges Between $10,000 to $50,000 to Facilitate Start-up, Improvement, and Expansion of Farm Operations, Offer Support for Marketing, Training, Construction, and More Press release New York State Agriculture Commissioner Richard A. Ball today announced that applications are …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Genesee Community College’s Karen Wicka selected as SUNY Civil Discourse and Civic Education and Engagement Fellow for 2026-2027

Press release/provided photo Genesee Community College Criminal Justice Professor Karen Wicka has been selected to serve as a 2026-2027 fellow in the SUNY Civil Discourse and Civic Education and Engagement Fellows Program. Wicka was selected following an extensive, multi-round review process that included nearly 200 applications from across the SUNY …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Genesee Community College’s Jodi Scondras selected as SUNY DEISJ Fellow for 2026-2027

Press release/provided photo Genesee Community College Director of Human Service Careers & Education Jodi Scondras has been selected to serve as a 2026-2027 SUNY Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Social Justice (DEISJ) Fellow. Scondras was selected following an extensive, multi-round review process that considered nearly 200 applications from across the State …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Town of Batavia Zoning Board of Appeals Regular Meeting/September 21, 2026

Video of meeting-September 21, 2026 Town of Batavia Zoning Board of Appeals Regular Meeting Monday, September 21, 2026, 7:00 pm Batavia Town Court Facility, 4120 W Main St. Rd., Batavia, New York UPDATED – AGENDA Call Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting to Order Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call Designation of …

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GENESEE/ORLEANS/As fall and winter approach, GO Health urges local residents to test their homes for radon

Press release As the weather cools down, families spend more time inside and close their windows to keep warm. Because of this, the Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments (GO Health) are reminding residents about a hidden health danger in many homes: radon. Radon is an invisible gas that comes …

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Public invited to join live, online conversation with mental health professionals and community voices focused on stigma, support and making it okay to ask for help

Press release Powered by Authenticity will host a special live podcast on September 24, 2026, focused on the mental health challenges facing men today. Host Emily Carlson will bring together mental health professionals and community voices for a candid discussion about stigma, lived experience, available resources and how we can …

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