GCEDC Board advances five Solar Energy Projects in Genesee County

Hecate Energy Cider Solar LLC proposes $73.5 million of PILOT, Host Community Agreement revenues for 500 MW project Press release BATAVIA, NY – The Genesee County Economic Development Center (GCEDC) board of directors advanced final resolutions for solar projects that would generate $576.5 million of capital investment at its board …

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GENESEE COUNTY/Sheriff’s Office warns residents of holiday scammers who call, email or text

Press release/12/1/2022 With the holiday season upon us and the giving spirit roused, the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office would like to take this opportunity to remind everyone not to let their generosity contribute to them falling victim to one of many prevalent scams. As a general rule, it is a …

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GENESEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S REPORT/Batavia man accused stealing over $3,000 in merchandise

Giuseppe G. Fiannaca, 33, of Batavia, NY, is charged with grand larceny 3rd degree, after a reported larceny at 4181 Veteran’s Memorial Drive in Batavia. From August 1, 2022 through October 12, 2022, Fiannaca allegedly sole over $3,000 in merchandise from a retail store. Fiannaca was arraigned in the town …

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ORLEANS COUNTY/Four people arrested, charged with selling drugs and guns in Medina area

Press release BUFFALO, N.Y. – U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that four defendants were arrested and charged in two separate criminal complaints with selling cocaine, fentanyl, methamphetamine and firearms in the Medina, NY, area. Assistant U.S. Attorney Katelyn M. Hartford, who is handling the case, stated that according …

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