NYS/State Department of Agriculture announces temporary import requirements for dairy cattle coming into NYS

Following Cases of HPAI in Livestock in Other States, New York State Bars Entry of Animals from Impacted Farms and Strengthens Import Procedures for all Affected States Press release The New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets today announced new temporary import requirements for dairy cattle coming into New …

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GENESEE/ORLEANS COUNTIES/National Infant Immunization Week

Press release April 22-29, 2024 is National Infant Immunization Week. National Infant Immunization Week is a yearly observation that highlights the importance of protecting infants from birth to two years of age from serious childhood diseases. Vaccines, a successful public health tool, have greatly reduced infant deaths and disability caused …

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BATAVIA/”Voices for Justice” Community Awareness Event looks at Crime Victims’ Rights and Human Trafficking

As part of Victims’ Crime Week, the Genesee County National Crime Victims’ Rights Committee held their “Voices for Justice” Community Awareness Event at Grace Baptist Church on Vine Street Monday morning. This year’s event looked into the problem of human trafficking, awareness and prevention. Chase Daniel Johnson, author of “The …

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BATAVIA/City Council Conference and Special Business Meeting/April 22, 2024

Conference Meeting Agenda Upload file:   240422_conference_agenda.pdf Date: Monday, April 22, 2024 – 7:00pm _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Special Business Meeting Agenda Upload file:   240422_special_business_agenda.pdf Date: Monday, April 22, 2024 – 7:00pm

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BATAVIA/Business owners frustrated after meeting with City and Project Representative over the parking issue at Bank St. and Washington Ave.

On Monday, fencing was moved off of the sidewalk and fully onto the parking lot, but after a 1-hour meeting at Batavia Police Headquarters, nothing has changed as far as the availability of handicap parking for the business owners and their customers at the Bank Street and Washington Avenue About …

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The GLOW OUT! Rainbow Resilience Youth Conference/Assisting youth with empowerment and support

The first Rainbow Resilience GLOW OUT! Youth Conference was held at GCC on Friday. The event offered informative workshops, a panel discussion, a keynote speaker and self-care sessions. Workshops focused on suicide risk factors, mental health issues, promoting empathy, empowerment/knowing your rights, dealing with stigmas and barriers, and sharing experiences, …

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