GENESEE COUNTY/Two Batavia Projects Proposing $5.8M in investments

Graham Corporation and 202 Oak St, LLC proposals on GCEDC agenda Press release BATAVIA, NY – Two projects in the City of Batavia submitted to the Genesee County Economic Development Center (GCEDC) are projected to generate over $7 million in local benefits. The GCEDC board of directors will consider final …

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NYS/DEC Launches new web-based form to report suspected cases of highly pathogenic Avian Influenza in wild birds

Public Reminded to Minimize Risk of Spread by Preventing Contact Between Domestic Animals and Wild Birds Press release New York State Department of Environmental Conservation Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar today announced an online platform for the public to report suspected Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) outbreaks in wild birds. The platform …

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A message from the City of Batavia/Helpful reminders for winter weather from the Bureau of Maintenance

Press release Driving conditions can change quickly so be prepared for those changes. This is the time to check over your vehicle for proper operation of all safety features.  This is the time to put on those snow tires if you use them. This is the time to check over …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Town of Batavia GOP endorses Post for supervisor, DiSalvo for clerk

Amy DiSalvo, right, speaks with Town of Batavia Council member Patti Michalak and Town Republican Committee Treasurer Paul Marchese on Wednesday night after receiving the committee’s endorsement for the town clerk position, which will be on the ballot in November of this year.  Press release: The Town of Batavia Republican …

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GENESEE COUNTY/City of Batavia calls for projects in anticipation of second DRI (2.0) application to NYS

Press release BATAVIA, NEW YORK – The City of Batavia is working with the Batavia Development Corporation (BDC) to apply to New York State for a second Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) grant. Governor Hochul and State Legislative leaders have ensured that New York Cities can continue to grow their tax …

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BATAVIA/Two juveniles with serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle

On Saturday January 18, 2025, at about 6:15p.m., a personal injury accident was reported at the intersection of West Main Street and Oak Street involving two juveniles that were struck by a vehicle.  Mercy EMS, City of Batavia Fire Department, State Police, Genesee County Sheriff’s Department and City of Batavia Police responded to …

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BATAVIA/Incident at Batavia High School quickly de-escalated with intervention from School Resource Officer on Tuesday

A BHS School Resource Officer was able to quickly de-escalate a situation that involved verbal threats made by a student, who was allegedly in possession of a knife in their backpack. During the incident, a “hold in place” order was put in place to keep students in their classrooms until …

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