NYS/Ranzenhofer Introduces Bill to expand Child Tax Credit, rising child-care costs a major burden for parents, provides $225 million in new tax relief for middle-class families

Press release Albany, NY– Senator Michael H. Ranzenhofer (R-C-I, Amherst) has introduced legislation (S7815) today in the State Senate to expand New York’s Child and Dependent Tax Credit by doubling the current cap on child care expenses across the board. “Child care costs continue to rise for parents. These high …

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WYOMING COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT/Man charged with DWI after attempting to break down a door at a residence in Silver Springs

Matthew T. Dixon, 39, of Silver Springs, was arrested after an investigation into an unwanted guest complaint on February 27, 2018. Deputies were dispatched to Orchard Street in the Village of Silver Springs where a complainant reported Dixon was attempting to break down their front door. Dixon left the scene …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Fire personnel complete Hazardous Material Incident Command program

Press release Twenty-four county fire personnel completed the Hazardous Material Incident Command program on February 22, 2018. This 24-hour program, held at the Genesee County Fire Training Center, was presented by Fire Protection Specialist Lawrence E. Babcock. The program provides the hazardous materials incident commander with the skills necessary to …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Sheriff’s Office warning public of medical information scam

The Genesee County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents of a scam involving personal medical information. Perpetrators of the scam contact local residents by phone and attempt to elicit medical/history records. The information received is then used to fill out prescriptions which are sent to medical offices for refill. Once signed, …

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BATAVIA/Tickets are on sale now for “Into the Woods” at Batavia High School

The BHS Production Club is getting ready to present “Into the Woods” on Friday March 2nd at 7:30p.m., Saturday March 3rd at 7:30p.m. and Sunday March 4th at 2:00p.m. TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW at the Batavia High School Main Office during regular school hours, 8:30a.m.- 3:00p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ AT THE …

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