BATAVIA POLICE BLOTTER/May 1, 2023

Luis J. Santiago Arroyo, 34, of Buell Street, Batavia, NY, is charged with harassment 2nd degree, endangering the welfare of a child, and criminal contempt 1st degree. On 4/23/23, Officer Yung arrested Santiago Arroyo on the above charges after investigating a reported physical incident during a custody exchange.  It is …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Sheriff’s Office Financial Management Assistant Mary Hecht retires

Press release Effective April 29, 2023, Financial Management Assistant Mary Hecht is retiring after 23 years of service with the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office. She worked her last shift today, April 28. Mary began her career on January 10, 2000, at the Genesee County Jail as a part-time Account Clerk-Typist. …

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GENESEE COUNTY/GCEDC Annual Meeting 2023/Projects have generated $2 billion of capital investment, 5 million sq. ft. of new and renovated facilities and the creation of over 5,000 jobs since 2003

Press release BATAVIA, NY – Over 500 projects supported by the Genesee County Economic Development Center have generated over $2 billion of investment in Genesee County, pledged over 5,000 jobs, and the construction of over 5 million square feet of new and renovated facilities, the agency announced in its 2022 …

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GENESEE/ORLEANS COUNTIES/National Infant Immunization Week

Press release April 24-30, 2023 is National Infant Immunization Week (NIIW). National Infant Immunization Week is observed yearly and highlights the importance of protecting children from birth to two years of age from serious childhood diseases. As a parent, you want to protect your little one from harm. Vaccines, which …

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Independent Living of the Genesee Region welcomes Luis Pacheco as a Medicaid Facilitated Enroller

Independent Living of the Genesee Region (ILGR) is pleased that Luis Pacheco has joined their team in the role of Medicaid Facilitated Enroller.  In this position, he will assist individuals who are aged (over 65 years), legally blind or disabled to acquire health insurance. Press release Mr. Pacheco comes to ILGR with a breadth of experience, …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Batavia Downs announces Jackpot 5K Charity Race for June 17th

Proceeds Will Benefit Local Veterans Organizations Press release BATAVIA – Officials from Batavia Downs Gaming and Hotel announced that their inaugural Jackpot 5k will be taking place on Saturday, June 17th.  Proceeds from the race will benefit local community groups and WNY Heroes, an organization that works with Veterans and …

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