BATAVIA/Office of the Aging shares their many services with the community as they prepare for their four-year plan

Diana Fox, Director/ Office for the Aging, explains the many services provided by the Genesee County Office for the Aging for residents 60 years of age and older, their caregivers and people with disabilities of all ages. The goal is to promote their independence and improve their quality of life. …

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BATAVIA/Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester event at Batavia Downs raises $23,000 

Contribution from Event Held in August Press release BATAVIA –Western Regional Off Track Betting (WROTB) President and CEO Henry Wojtaszek presented representatives from the Breast Cancer Coalition of Rochester (BCCR) with a check for $23,000 to help those who been affected by breast or gynecologic cancer. (Provided photo) On August …

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GENESEE/ORLEANS/Foley promoted to project director of WNY Prevention Resource Center

UConnectCare (formerly Genesee/Orleans Council on Alcoholism and Substance Abuse) has promoted Christen Foley to the position of project director of the Western New York Prevention Resource Center. By Mike PettinellaUConnectCare Publicist The Batavia resident will oversee the implementation of training programs and technical assistance to community drug and alcohol prevention …

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GENESEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT/October 2, 2023/Pair charged after allegedly not following the eviction process

Caroline R. Salemi, 87, and Timothy A. Burch, 61, of Ellicott Avenue, Batavia, NY, are each charged with unlawful eviction and petit larceny, after allegedly removing their tenant’s property from an apartment and then moving in another tenant in without properly evicting the first tenants. Salemi and Burch also allegedly …

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BATAVIA/Windy Brew completes their final construction phase, celebrate with an official Ribbon Cutting

(Provided photo/Genesee County Chamber of Commerce) Owners of Windy Brew/Batavia at 56 Harvester Avenue, celebrated the brewery’s final construction phase and completion with a Ribbon Cutting on Friday afternoon, provided by the Genesee County Chamber of Commerce. Windy Brew/Batavia is now open for full service, including food items. Previous article: …

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GENESEE COUNTY/ Health Department to provide Radon Training for contractors and code enforcement officers

Press release Both the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) have identified Genesee County as having a high average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter). Radon can build up to dangerous levels in your home, which can …

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WNY/Local Kiwanis Clubs celebrate milestone years of service together at Terry Hills

Kiwanis Clubs of Batavia, Warsaw and Pembroke/Corfu/Darien celebrate their milestone years of service together on Thursday evening at Terry Hills in Batavia Press release Kids in Batavia and surrounding areas have benefitted from the Kiwanis Club of Batavia for 100 years.Kiwanis Club of Warsaw is also celebrating 100 years of …

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