GENESEE COUNTY/Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester event at Batavia Downs raises $25,215.30

Video of Check Presentation Contribution from Event Held in September BATAVIA –Western Regional Off Track Betting (WROTB) President and CEO Byron Brown presented representatives from the Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester (BCCR) with a check for $25,215.30 to help those who been affected by breast or gynecologic cancer. On September …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Oak Orchard Health receives HRSA Grant to expand its Behavioral Health Program

Press Release/Provided photos The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), announced $240 million in awards to launch and expand mental health and substance use disorder services in more than 400 community health centers across the country that care …

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GENESEE/ORLEANS/Lung Cancer Awareness Month

Press release In recognition of Lung Cancer Awareness Month, Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments (GO Health) are dedicated to increasing awareness about lung cancer and promoting early detection to save lives. As the leading cause of cancer-related deaths in the United States, lung cancer affects thousands of families each …

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GENESEE COUNTY/GLOW OUT to host annual vigil for the 25th International Transgender Day of Remembrance on Wednesday, community meal offered

Press release Each year, on the 20th of November, people worldwide take time to remember those lost to anti-transgender violence. This year, Batavia will host GLOW OUT!’s annual vigil and ceremony – and add a community meal to the program – for the event’s 25th anniversary. “We hosted four last …

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GENESEE COUNTY/STOP-DWI Poster Contest winners and Top Cops honored at Awards Luncheon on Friday

TOP COPS Deputy Jacob Kipler/Genesee County Sheriff’s Office/center/Deputy Kipler has been with the Sheriff’s Office since 2022. He is a licensed drone operator for the department. He is also fully trained in standardized field sobriety testing and advanced roadside impaired driving enforcement. Officer Tyler Mummery/Le Roy Police Department/left/Officer Mummery has …

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BATAVIA/GV BOCES Conservation students gain critical emergency training through STOP THE BLEED

Press release/provided photos Conservation students at the Genesee Valley BOCES Batavia Career and Technical Education Center recently took part in an intensive STOP THE BLEED training program led by Mercy Flight. This nationally acclaimed campaign, developed by the American College of Surgeons, empowers individuals to respond quickly and effectively to …

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GENESEE COUNTY/County and City leaders meet and greet with Batavia Downs President and CEO Byron Brown

Video of meeting-November 14, 2024 SPECIAL MEETINGGENESEE COUNTY LEGISLATURETHURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 2024 AT 3:00 PMOLD COURT HOUSE, 7 MAIN ST. BATAVIA, NYLEGISLATIVE CHAMBERSThe Genesee County Legislature and City of Batavia Council will hold a special meeting onThursday, November 14, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. in the Old Court House in the …

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