GENESEE COUNTY/Batavia Business and Professional Women’s Club Annual Scholarship and Service Awards Call for Applications

Press release The Batavia Business and Professional Women’s Club, Inc. is announcing their Annual Scholarship and Community Service Awards and calling for applications. Scholarships are open to all Graduating Seniors (male or female) in Genesee County High Schools and the Genesee Valley Educational Partnership (GVEP). The students need to have …

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NYS Departments of Health and Agriculture & Markets provide food safety tips for Thanksgiving

Remind Consumers About the Importance of Safe Food Handling Press release With Thanksgiving approaching, the New York State Departments of Health and Agriculture and Markets are providing food safety tips to help prevent foodborne illness and ensure a safe and enjoyable holiday with family and friends.  “The holiday season is a …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Elba students presented with a check after picking up cans and bottles during the summer concert series at Batavia Downs

Adults pictured left to right– Ryan Hasenauer, VP of Business Development, Batavia Downs, Center – Byron Brown, President and CEO, Batavia Downs, kneeling in yellow – Heather Dillon, Environmental Services Supervisor, Batavia Downs, red Buffalo sweatshirt – Sara Tenney, Customer Engagement Specialist Supervisor, Batavia Downs, Green hoodie – Ryan Tenney …

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BATAVIA/UConnectCare inviting recovery community to ‘Friendsgiving’ and Santa Claus events

Melissa Vinyard and Kevin Green, employees at The Recovery Station, invite the recovery community to holiday events over the next two weeks. Press release/provided photos UConnectCare is looking to make the holiday season – starting with two “Friendsgiving” activities in Batavia next week – a special one for the recovery …

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Rochester Regional Health’s United Memorial Medical Center Re-designated as a Baby-Friendly Hospital

Prestigious award recognizes hospitals that undergo a rigorous designation process, committed to providing optimal infant feeding care to all patients Press release BATAVIA, NY, Nov. 18, 2024-  United Memorial Medical Center (UMMC) is proud to announce that it has once again achieved the highly prestigious international Baby-Friendly designation after a rigorous review …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Elmore pleads guilty to aggravated manslaughter; Wilcox released under supervision after accepting plea deal

Michael J. Elmore, 33, and Lyndsey J. Wilcox, 39, both of Batavia, appeared in Genesee County Court on Monday morning, accepting plea deals in the death of Sgt. Thomas Sanfratello on March 10, 2024 at Batavia Downs. Previously: BATAVIA/Arrests made following the Line of Duty death of Sgt. Sanfratello – …

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GENESEE COUNTY/GLOW OUT to host annual vigil for the 25th International Transgender Day of Remembrance on Wednesday, community meal offered

Press release Each year, on the 20th of November, people worldwide take time to remember those lost to anti-transgender violence. This year, Batavia will host GLOW OUT!’s annual vigil and ceremony – and add a community meal to the program – for the event’s 25th anniversary. “We hosted four last …

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