BATAVIA POLICE REPORT/Buffalo man charged with robbery in domestic incident on Bank street

Francisco Martinez, 44, of Bridgeman St., Buffalo, is charged with robbery 3rd, endangering the welfare of a child, harassment 2nd and unlawful possession of marijuana after a domestic incident at a Bank street residence on January 11, 2018. Martinez was allegedly involved in a physical altercation with another person and …

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BATAVIA/Proposed budget recommends a tax rate decrease, lowest since 2006

Press release On Friday January 12, 2018, City of Batavia Manager Jason Molino delivered to the City Council a 2018/2019 Recommended City Budget. The budget supports quality  City services; sustained investment in infrastructure; reasonable and reliable employee wages and benefits; and a budget that proposes a 3% tax rate decrease …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Area high school students experience hands-on health career workshops and career day

175 students(20 from each school district) from around Genesee County participated in the first annual BEA(Business Education Alliance) Health Career workshop and Career Day at GCC on Tuesday. It was a chance for students who are interested in a healthcare career to meet with medical professionals and see what they …

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BATAVIA/Man in custody after domestic incident and house fire on Washington avenue

Press release At approximately 8:54 A.M., the Batavia Police were dispatched to a domestic incident at 207 Washington Ave. upper apartment. Upon arrival, Batavia Police Officers were met by, Eddie L. Miles Jr. Miles Jr., who barricaded himself and his girlfriend inside their apartment and threatened to shoot officers if …

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