BATAVIA/YWCA of Genesee County adds four new members to their Board of Directors

Press release The YWCA of Genesee County is thrilled to announce the addition of four outstanding women to its Board of Directors, marking a full board of 13 members. Each of these new members brings a wealth of experience in empowering individuals and serving the community. Georganne Elia, Board Chair, …

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Rabies Vaccination Clinics Scheduled in Genesee and Orleans Counties

Press release The Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments (GO Health) are offering their final 2024 free drive-thru rabies vaccination clinics in October. Funding for the rabies clinics are provided by the New York State Department of Health. · The Genesee County Rabies Vaccination Clinic will be held on Thursday, …

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BATAVIA/Passion for mixed martial arts, jiu-jitsu drives first responder to open city venture

By Mike PettinellaFor Video News Service Successful first responders are willing to help, are committed to people’s health, are eager to learn, exhibit sound judgment and put others above themselves. When Batavian Peter Flanagan, a former City of Batavia police officer and current City of Batavia firefighter, talks about his …

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Genesee County’s Eclipse initiative wins New York State Tourism Excellence Award

Pictured (left to right): NYSTIA Board Chair – Corey Fram, GeneSEEtheEclipse team members: Matt Mitchell – Corporate Communications, Colleen Onuffer – Travel Alliance Partnership, Glenn Clark – Crafting A Brand, Kelly Rapone and Lauren Humphrey, Genesee County Chambe of Commerce. Also pictured, Ross Levi – I Love New York, Bridget …

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GENESEE COUNTY/WROTB board approves $295,000 salary for incoming president/CEO Byron Brown

Dennis Bassett, chairman of the WROTB board, fields questions from the media this morning following the announcement that Buffalo Mayor Byron Brown has been offered a contract to lead the organization. (Photo by Mike Pettinella) By Mike PettinellaFor Video News Service As anticipated, the Western Regional Off-Track Betting Corp. board …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Center Attraction out-duels foes for Batavia feature win

By Tim Bojarski, for Batavia Downs (Photos courtesy of Wendy J. Lowery) Batavia, NY — Center Attraction was in perfect position to run down her competition in a thrilling stretch drive in the featured $13,500 Distaff Open at Batavia Downs on Wednesday (Sept. 25) night.  Center Attraction (Jim McNeight Jr.) …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Board of Elections announces local registration hours and Bergen polling site change

Press release Genesee County, NY – The Genesee County Board of Elections is offering residents a local registrationopportunity to ensure they are prepared for the upcoming election. On Saturday, October 5, from 2:00PM to 9:00 PM, the Board of Elections office in County Building 1 at 15 Main St., Batavia, …

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GENESEE COUNTY/6th Annual GLOW With Your Hands Manufacturing career exploration event introduces students from 30 school districts to local in-demand careers

Over 5,000 students since 2019 have participated in annual event Press release BATAVIA, NY – GLOW With Your Hands: Manufacturing hosted over 1,000 students from 30 GLOW region school districts at the Genesee County Fairgrounds to attend the day-long, hands-on workforce event. Students from school districts in Genesee, Livingston, Orleans, and Wyoming …

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GENESEE COUNTY/NYC man jailed after being found with an unregistered gun and a high-capacity magazine on school grounds

(Information from a provided press release) On September 22, 2024, following an investigation, Anthony E. Parks was arrested and charged with Criminal possession of a Weapon 3rd Degree and Criminal Possession of a Weapon on School Grounds. Parks, a student at Genesee Community College, allegedly possessed an unregistered loadedpistol with …

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