WYOMING COUNTY/Buffalo man found guilty after 3-day bench trial after a home invasion in Arcade

On Monday, March 2, 2023, Dominic Mainella Jr., a 57-year-old resident of Buffalo, NY, was found guilty by the Hon. Michael M. Mohun, after a 3-day bench trial in Wyoming County Court. Mainella, Jr. was convicted of Burglary second degree, a Class “C” Violent Felony, Criminal Mischief third degree, a …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Independent Living of the Genesee Region to hold “Lunch in the Dark”, a disability simulation

Press release Independent Living of the Genesee Region (ILGR) is inviting everyone to their Lunch in the Dark Fundraising event, on Thursday April 20, 2023, from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM. It will take place in the Gymnasium of the New York State School for the Blind, 2A Richmond Avenue in Batavia, NY 14020. Participants …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Six Flags Darien Lake is looking to hire over 1,000 seasonal employees for the 2023 season 

Press release/provided photos Applicants may apply online anytime and are encouraged to visit sixflags.com/darienlake/jobs to apply from the comfort of their home (or mobile device). For questions, call or visit our Human Resources office Monday – Friday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 585 599 5108.               The park will also …

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WYOMING COUNTY/Sheriff’s Office releases updated information on tractor trailer collision in Wethersfield

Press release On 02/08/2023 at approximately 02:24 PM, The Wyoming County Sheriff’s Office responded to StateRoute 78 and Hermitage Road in the Town of Wethersifeld for the report of a serious motor vehicleaccident. Preliminary investigation determined that George Foote, age 72 from Gainesville NY, wasoperating a tractor trailer heading south …

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BATAVIA/Police Department releases their Annual Report for 2022

Press release The City of Batavia Police Department is proud to share with the community our 2022 Annual Report. The report highlights activities of the Police Department for the year 2022 including retirements, hirings and promotions as well as statistical data related to calls for service and other activity completed by Department …

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BATAVIA/Man with a gun reported at Walmart, store has been evacuated as police search for suspect

UPDATE: Sheriff’s Office Press Release The Genesee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating an incident occurring at about 10:26 p.m. at theBatavia Wal-Mart, 4133 Veterans Memorial Drive, Batavia, New York. A male had entered the store and broke a Nintendo Switch glass display case, stealing several Nintendo Switch game consoles, during …

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