NYS/State Department of Agriculture announces testing requirements for lactating dairy cattle entering fairs or exhibitions to prevent HPAI transmission

New Order Requires Lactating Dairy Cattle to Be Tested and Show Negative Results for Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) Within Seven Days Prior to Showing, Costs to be Covered by USDA APHIS No Cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) Have Been Detected in New York Livestock to Date State …

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Stay Cool in Genesee County: Cooling Centers Open on 6/19/24

Press release Genesee County, NY — With an extreme heat wave sweeping across New York State this week, GeneseeCounty Emergency Management Services, in partnership with Public Health Emergency Preparedness(Genesee and Orleans Health Departments), is committed to ensuring residents have access to safe, coolenvironments.Local Cooling Centers: The following cooling centers will …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Sheriff’s Office renews, expands law enforcement detail at Batavia Downs Gaming

By Mike PettinellaFor Video News Service It looks as though Genesee County will be fortifying its police presence at Batavia Downs Gaming for at least another year. The County Legislature’s Public Service Committee on Monday afternoon approved a contract renewal between the Sheriff’s Office and Batavia Downs Gaming that calls …

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BATAVIA/Retirees recognized at this evening’s Board of Education meeting

Provided photos/information/Batavia City Schools At tonight’s City School District Board of Education meeting, a brief presentation was held honoring retirees from this past year. Jennifer Corbelli – English Language Arts Teacher, Batavia High School/with Superintendent Jason SmithGail DiGregorio – Secretary, School Counseling Office, Batavia High School Karen Barber – Secretary, …

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GENESEE/ORLEANS COUNTIES/Extreme Heat Awareness

Press release Genesee and Orleans Counties are expecting unusually hot weather this week, which will begin today and last through Friday evening, particularly on Wednesday and Thursday. “The duration of the heat will include both daytime and nighttime temperatures, with little or no relief during the overnight hours,” stated Paul …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Town Justice in Genesee County resigns while under investigation for sexual harassment

Press Release/NEW YORK STATECOMMISSION ON JUDICIAL CONDUCT Joseph Nowakowski, a Justice of the Bethany Town Court, Genesee County, resigned while under investigation by the New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct. In February 2024, the Commission apprised Judge Nowakowski that it was investigating a complaint alleging that he had sexually …

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