GENESEE COUNTY/Spartans look to rebound at home on Saturday night against Ithaca

By Mike PettinellaGenesee County Spartans The Genesee County Spartans are in “bounce back” mode heading into Saturday night’s home Northeastern Football Alliance semipro game against the Ithaca Warriors. Kickoff is set for 7 o’clock at the Genesee Community College field located behind the Richard C. Call Arena. The Spartans were …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Batavia/Trio in stolen vehicle arrested after larceny in Erie County, $6,000 in stolen items discovered

(Submitted photo)On Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at 12:26 PM, the Genesee County Emergency Communication Center was contacted by the Erie County Sheriff’s Office requesting assistance in locating a vehicle that wasinvolved in a larceny in their jurisdiction. Erie County provided a vehicle description and the vehicle’s location. (From submitted video) …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Genesee Community College President Dr. James Sunser announces retirement

Batavia, NY (06/15/2023) — After more than a decade of leadership and service to the institution, Genesee Community College President, Dr. James Sunser, announced that he intends to retire at the conclusion of the 2023-24 academic year. In a personal message, Sunser informed the campus community and thanked colleagues for …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Genesee Community College team members honored with SUNY Chancellor’s Awards for Excellence

Photo- 2022-2023 SUNY Chancellor’s Award winners, courtesy of Genesee Community College Press release BATAVIA, NY (06/13/2023) Six exceptional members of the Genesee Community College team have been recognized by the State University of New York for outstanding contributions to their profession, the campus, and the community. The SUNY Chancellor’s Award …

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GENESEE COUNTY/A Statement from Western Regional Off-Track Betting regarding the potential Seneca Casino in the Rochester area

STATEMENT–Henry Wojtaszek, CEO & President, Western Regional Off-Track Betting The latest scheme by the Senecas and some New York State government officials to place a stealth casino in the Rochester area should be a non-starter for residents, community leaders and elected officials. Many of the more than 400 jobs here …

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