GENESEE COUNTY/Sheriff William Sheron Jr. thanks all in the community for their support

Press release On behalf of the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office, I would like to thank the community, emergency service responders, fellow law enforcement agencies, and state and local government officials for your immense support to the Sanfratello and Genesee County Sheriff’s Office family during our time of loss. We have …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Town of Batavia/Anonymous letter asks town to address the large amount of Fire Dept. responses to College Village/Town declares lead agency in Rt. 98 road improvements

TOWN OF BATAVIAREGULAR TOWN BOARD MEETINGWEDNESDAY, MARCH 20, 2024 7:00P.M.-Town Hall AGENDA A. Calling the Meeting to Order: D. Resolutions: E. Financial Abstract No.F. Department ReportsG. Town Supervisor’s ReportH. Committee Reports:I. Old BusinessJ. New Business:K. Adjournment

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GENESEE COUNTY/Sheriff’s Office is investigating a homicide in the Town of Alabama

Photo from Feeder Road and Klossen Road on Tuesday afternoon The Genesee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an apparent homicide. The victim has been identified as Michael G. Poole, 59, of the Olcott, NY area. The victim was located on Tuesday afternoon, March 19, 2024 in the Town of Alabama …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Presidential Primary and Early Voting information and deadlines

Press release Genesee County, New York: As the Presidential Primary approaches on April 2, 2024, the GeneseeCounty Board of Elections is providing essential information and deadlines for voters in Genesee County. Primary Eligibility:New York State operates as a closed Primary State. Only registered Republicans and Democrats areeligible to cast their …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Prior felon arrested on new child pornography charge

Press Release ROCHESTER, N.Y. – U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Jordan Brodie, 37, of LeRoy, NY, was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with the receipt, distribution and possession of child pornography following a previous conviction for possession of child pornography. Brodie faces a mandatory minimum penalty …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Independent Living of the Genesee Region to host luncheon simulating vision loss

Press release To aid participants in better understanding eating and socializing with vision loss, Independent Living of the Genesee Region (ILGR), is holding a “Lunch in the Dark” event, with diners eating in a darkened environment.  It will take place from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 25th at  The New York State School for the …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Independent Living of the Genesee Region to host Transition Planning Workshop for students with disabilities along with State and County Agencies

Press release Independent Living of the Genesee Region (ILGR), working with the Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments (GO Health) and the New York State Department of Special Education is hosting a workshop “Transition Planning: Life After High School”.  Designed for the young people living in Genesee or Orleans County between the ages of 13 and …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Friends, family, law enforcement/fire and EMS community say goodbye to Sgt. Sanfratello

VIDEO–Funeral Services for Sgt. Sanfratello were held at the Call Arena at Genesee Community College on Saturday, March 16, 2024. Previously: BATAVIA/Procession to GCC for Sgt. Sanfratello – Video News Service GENESEE COUNTY/New Jersey teen Runs 4 Heroes and Sgt. Sanfratello, local law enforcement join her at Van Detta Stadium …

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GENESEE COUNTY/New Jersey teen Runs 4 Heroes and Sgt. Sanfratello, local law enforcement join her at Van Detta Stadium

Provided photo/information Running 4 Heroes(left)-(right)-Morgan running in New Jersey for Sgt. Sanfratello. Morgan Morgan is a 13-year-old 8th grade student from Brick Township, NJ. She is active in many sports including flag football, track, basketball, and cross country. Morgan is also a member of the National Jr Honor Society. From …

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Genesee County to participate in Statewide STOP-DWI St. Patrick’s Day High Visibility Engagement Campaign March 15th – March 17th

Press release The Genesee County Sheriff’s Office, the City of Batavia Police Department and the Village of LeRoy Police Department will be participating in a coordinated effort with the STOP-DWI program to bring awareness to the dangers of impaired driving. The statewide STOP-DWI efforts start Friday, March 15, 2023 and …

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