Gov. Hochul and Majority Leader Schumer announce the start of construction for Edwards Vacuum semiconductor supply chain facility at STAMP in Alabama

Global Manufacturer of Dry Pumps Will Strengthen New York’s Semiconductor Supply Chain, Create Up to 600 Jobs in the Finger Lakes Region Investment Driven by Domestic Semiconductor Industry Growth Spurred by Federal CHIPS and Science Law and New York’s Green CHIPS Program Project Complements “Finger Lakes Forward” – The Region’s …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Sheriff’s Office has charged a Lockport woman with murder in Alabama homicide investigation/charges are forthcoming for a second person involved

Information from a Sheriff’s Office press release On April 19, 2024, the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office charged, Kathryn A. Henry, aka “Kat”, 33 ofLockport, N.Y. with Murder 2nd degree, a Class A-I Felony, for her alleged involvement in the death ofMichael G. Poole of Olcott, N.Y. File Photo from Feeder …

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GENESEE/ORLEANS COUNTIES/Prescribed Burn Plans on Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge

Press release Iroquois National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) announces plans to conduct up to six (6) prescribed burns on theRefuge during the 2024 season. The goal this year is to burn up to 130 acres of grasslands and 30 acres of cattail marsh. The result will be enhanced grassland nesting cover …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Alabama/Sheriff’s Office distributes flyers

(Submitted photo of flyer) Businesses in the Alabama/Basom area have received flyers from the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office that were distributed yesterday, March 20, 2024. The Sheriff’s Office is asking anyone that may have information or recognize the above individual to call the Sheriff’s Office at 585-343-5000

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GENESEE COUNTY/Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide in the Town of Alabama

Photo from Feeder Road and Klossen Road on Tuesday afternoon The Genesee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an apparent homicide. The victim has been identified as Michael G. Poole, 59, of the Olcott, NY area. The victim was located on Tuesday afternoon, March 19, 2024 in the Town of Alabama …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Alabama/DEC Snowmobile Safety Check leads to six issued tickets

DEC/Forest Ranger Actions On Jan. 20, Forest Ranger Lieutenant Kennedy and Rangers Cordell and Miller conducted snowmobile safety checks at Tonawanda Wildlife Management Area. Rangers checked approximately 91 snowmobiles and issued six tickets for unregistered snowmobiles and modified exhaust. The sound produced by snowmobiles operating in New York State must not exceed 73 …

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GENESEE COUNTY/STAMP Sewer Works, INC adopts resolution to kickstart the process of eminent domain proceedings for the installation of a force main

STAMP SEWER WORKS, INC. adopting positive findings consistent with the SEQRA forthe exercise of eminent domain to facilitate the installation of a force mainDiscussion: Attached is a resolution that the STAMP Sewer Works, Corp. adopts positivefindings pursuant to SEQRA for the exercise of eminent domain proceedings on anyoutstanding easements that …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Alabama/Tonawanda Seneca Nation concerned about drilling fluids that appeared on the Refuge surface

Press release Construction of a controversial industrial wastewater pipeline slated to service the WNY STAMP mega industrial site has been suspended based on reports of sinkholes and drilling fluid spills, according to a United State Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) notification sent to the Tonawanda Seneca Nation. According to Iroquois …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Alabama/Road Closure Notice: Lewiston Road Culvert Replacement Project

Press release The Genesee County Highway Department would like to inform the public about an upcoming road closure on Lewiston Road, between Route 63 and Knowlesville Road Lewiston Road from Rt.77 and Rt. 63 junction to Knowlesville Road in Alabama. Beginning Monday, August 28th, the road will be closed to …

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GENESEE/ORLEANS/STAMP Sewer Works, Inc. tables Eminent Domain Resolution due to an overwhelming response of comments at Public Hearing on July 27th

The Board for STAMP/Sewer Works, Inc meeting on Thursday afternoon and voted to table a resolution involving eminent domain procedures. In a discussion after Executive Session on August 3, 2023, the Board decided to table an Eminent Domain Resolution from the July 27, 2023 Public Hearing, looking for temporary easements …

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