Stay Cool in Genesee County: Cooling Centers Open on 6/19/24

Press release Genesee County, NY — With an extreme heat wave sweeping across New York State this week, GeneseeCounty Emergency Management Services, in partnership with Public Health Emergency Preparedness(Genesee and Orleans Health Departments), is committed to ensuring residents have access to safe, coolenvironments.Local Cooling Centers: The following cooling centers will …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Sheriff’s Office renews, expands law enforcement detail at Batavia Downs Gaming

By Mike PettinellaFor Video News Service It looks as though Genesee County will be fortifying its police presence at Batavia Downs Gaming for at least another year. The County Legislature’s Public Service Committee on Monday afternoon approved a contract renewal between the Sheriff’s Office and Batavia Downs Gaming that calls …

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GENESEE/ORLEANS COUNTIES/Extreme Heat Awareness

Press release Genesee and Orleans Counties are expecting unusually hot weather this week, which will begin today and last through Friday evening, particularly on Wednesday and Thursday. “The duration of the heat will include both daytime and nighttime temperatures, with little or no relief during the overnight hours,” stated Paul …

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GENESEE COUNTY/County legislators agree to title changes for Hens, highway and emergency management departments

By Mike PettinellaFor Video News Service When you wear as many hats as Tim Hens does, it’s only fitting that he has a title that aptly reflects his importance to Genesee County. This afternoon, in an overdue move, county legislators took the first step toward changing the 26-year employee’s job …

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