GENESEE COUNTY/Area Law enforcement agencies are supporting the Genesee County Sheriff’s Department after losing one of their own

Press release It is with the deepest regret and sorrow that the Genesee County Sheriff reports the line-of-duty death of Sergeant Thomas A. Sanfratello, age 54, who passed away on March 10, 2024, following his involvement in an incident while working a special assignment detail at Batavia Downs. The City …

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GENESEE ORLEANS COUNTIES/Measles Awareness/check vaccination status

Press release With traveling increasing for Spring Break, the Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments (GO Health) are encouraging residents to check their measles vaccination status. If you are not up-to-date on the measles vaccine, contact your healthcare provider and get vaccinated. Cases of measles are increasing worldwide and in …

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GENESEE COUNTY/GCEDC Board of Directors approves $15 Million market-rate housing development in the Town of Batavia

Town of Byron community solar farm advanced by board Press release BATAVIA, NY – The Genesee County Economic Development Center (GCEDC) board of directors approved a final resolution for a proposed market-rate housing development on MedTech Drive in the town of Batavia at its board meeting on Thursday, March 7th, …

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GENESEE/WYOMING COUNTIES/Early College High School Program paves the way for students in Renewable Energy

Pictured Left to Right: Adam Wheeler, Business Education Teacher Early College High School, Nathan Sponaugle, Early College High School Student, Shawn Grasby, Grasby Consulting (provided photo) Press release During his senior year at Attica Central High School, Nathan Sponaugle embarked on a transformative journey into the solar energy sector, facilitated …

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GENESEE COUNTY/HP Hood’s $120 Million expansion to be considered at GCEDC Board Meeting on Thursday

(File photo) Company proposing to build 32,500 sq. ft. facility to accommodate upgrades and new product line; would create 48 new jobs Press release BATAVIA, NY –The Genesee County Economic Development Center (GCEDC) Board of Directors will consider a final resolution for HP Hood’s $120 million proposed expansion project at …

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