BATAVIA/”Voices for Justice” Community Awareness Event looks at Crime Victims’ Rights and Human Trafficking

As part of Victims’ Crime Week, the Genesee County National Crime Victims’ Rights Committee held their “Voices for Justice” Community Awareness Event at Grace Baptist Church on Vine Street Monday morning. This year’s event looked into the problem of human trafficking, awareness and prevention. Chase Daniel Johnson, author of “The …

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BATAVIA/City Council Conference and Special Business Meeting/April 22, 2024

Conference Meeting Agenda Upload file:   240422_conference_agenda.pdf Date: Monday, April 22, 2024 – 7:00pm _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Special Business Meeting Agenda Upload file:   240422_special_business_agenda.pdf Date: Monday, April 22, 2024 – 7:00pm

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BATAVIA/Business owners frustrated after meeting with City and Project Representative over the parking issue at Bank St. and Washington Ave.

On Monday, fencing was moved off of the sidewalk and fully onto the parking lot, but after a 1-hour meeting at Batavia Police Headquarters, nothing has changed as far as the availability of handicap parking for the business owners and their customers at the Bank Street and Washington Avenue About …

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The GLOW OUT! Rainbow Resilience Youth Conference/Assisting youth with empowerment and support

The first Rainbow Resilience GLOW OUT! Youth Conference was held at GCC on Friday. The event offered informative workshops, a panel discussion, a keynote speaker and self-care sessions. Workshops focused on suicide risk factors, mental health issues, promoting empathy, empowerment/knowing your rights, dealing with stigmas and barriers, and sharing experiences, …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Fur Ball Gala fundraiser at Batavia Downs raises $30,000 for local Animal Charities in Gasport and Lima

Press release BATAVIA – Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel has announced that the Fur Ball Gala Fundraiser on Saturday, April 13th, 2024 raised $30,000 for Begin Again Horse Rescue in Lima, NY and Whispering River Rescue in Gasport, NY. Over 90 baskets donated by local companies and individuals were raffled …

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GENESEE COUNTY/National Drug Take Back Day is April 27th across the county

Press release On Saturday, April 27, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., law enforcement agencies across Genesee County and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration will provide the public the opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted prescription drugs. There will …

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GENESEE COUNTY/City of Batavia statement regarding the start of construction of the new police headquarters

Press release  BATAVIA, NY- “The City of Batavia is excited to announce the start of construction of the new Police Facility, which will be located on a portion of the city owned parking lot at Alva and Bank Streets.   The Police Facility Project is a $15M project that will construct at 21,000 …

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