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/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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BATAVIA/Notre Dame Drama Club to perform Anastasia this Friday & Saturday night

SUMMARY This crowd-pleasing classic was made into a film which featured an Oscar-winning performance by Ingrid Bergman who starred as “Anya”, the last surviving daughter of Czar Nicholas II of Russia. Discovered as an amnesiac in a Berlin asylum by former Cossack ‘prince’ turned-taxi-driver Bounine, Anya is swept into a …

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GENESEE COUNTY/DA releases statement in the death of Sgt. Sanfratello, further charges are pending in incident

Press release/Statement from District Attorney Kevin T. Finnell Genesee County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Thomas Sanfratello was working a detail at the Batavia Downs Gaming Facility on March 9, 2024 when, he was called to assist Batavia Downs Security personnel with two unruly patrons. In the course of escorting the individuals …

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BATAVIA/City Council Business Meeting planned for Monday evening

Press release Please be advised there will be a City Council Business Meetings scheduled for Monday, March 11th, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Board Room on the second floor of the Batavia City Centre.  The Council Meeting is open to the public. Video News Service YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOdvZ9lGH0FiD9ADz6Cg6EQ …

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