BATAVIA POLICE REPORT/Swan street man jailed after altercation

Shane H. Zimblis, 48, of S. Swan St., Batavia, is charged with criminal contempt 1st, criminal mischief 4th and unlawful imprisonment, after police responded to a residence on S. Swan street for a possible physical domestic incident on December 2, 2019. Following an investigation, Zimblis allegedly violated an order of …

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NYS/Schumer announces Feds have issued new financial guidance to lenders confirming the legality of industrial hemp

Press release U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer yesterday revealed, following his major push, that the Federal Reserve, Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) and Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC), in tandem with the Conference of State Bank Supervisors, have confirmed the legality of …

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BATAVIA/”Adopt a Fire Hydrant”

Press release As winter has arrived, the City of Batavia Fire Department encourages residents to “Adopt A Fire Hydrant.” With winter now thrust upon us and in the event of an emergency, could firefighters find the closest fire hydrant near your home or business? Fire Chief Stefano Napolitano and the …

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